New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performances of Indian sportspersons and urged the nation to set ambitious targets for the Olympics, saying the country’s growing sporting success reflects its rising aspirations.Speaking at the NDA Conclave, Modi highlighted the achievements of young athletes and the rapid growth of sports in India, while stressing the need to aim higher on the global stage. “Indian youth are performing remarkably well in sports, and their perfo…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted over the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh, followed by war of words between the grand old party and the BJP. Congress termed her nomination rejection as an attack on democratic institutions while BJP backed the Returning Officer’s decision as being based on legal and procedural grounds.Reacting to the development, Congress leader B.M. Sa…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Amid reports that around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have extended support to the NDA government, leaders across the ruling alliance have launched a sharp attack on the party, alleging a deep internal crisis and lack of democracy within the West Bengal-based outfit.Reacting to the development, Rajya Sabha MP and JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha said the situation in the Trinamool reflected a breakdown of internal order. He said, “Booth capturing wa…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) On the final day for filing nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections, all nine candidates of the NDA alliance, including Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar, submitted their nomination papers at the Legislative Assembly.Nishant Kumar arrived at the Assembly, accompanied by JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha.Speaking to the media after filing his nomination, Kumar said, “I have come to file my nomination as a Legislative Council member. I am grateful for …
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday drew sharp political reactions from NDA leaders, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan alleging divisions within the opposition alliance and questioning the unity and conduct of its key constituents. Union Minister Chirag Paswan, speaking to IANS about the meeting, said that the DMK’s “dissatisfaction” was natural; however, it was “surprising” to see Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee attending the meeting following the r…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political controversy over the security arrangements of the Lalu family, JD(U) chief Tej Pratap Yadav visited the residence of his mother, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, at 10 Circular Road after learning that she was unwell. Outside the residence, several leaders and workers of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were staging a sit-in protest against recent changes to the security cover for the family.Speaking to the media after meeting his mother, Tej …
Patna, June 6 (IANS) After the BJP and JD(U), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has also declared its nominee for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections. Acting on the directions of the party’s National President and Union Minister, Chirag Paswan, the party has fielded Ashraf Ansari as its candidate.With this announcement, all the seats allocated to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the Legislative Council elections now have officially declared candidates.The BJP’s list now …
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday blamed former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee’s “arrogance” and party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s “dictatorial behaviour” for the political outfit’s split, a month after its defeat in the Assembly polls.The reactions come a day after 58 out of the 80 elected legislators of Trinamool Congress, led by expelled party legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, submitted a re…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) NDA leaders on Wednesday condemned the stone-pelting and vandalism at famous educator Khan sir’s coaching institute in Patna, while police arrested three people in connection with the incident and launched an investigation into the attack.Reacting to the incident, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said strict action would be taken against those found responsible.”No one has the right to break the law anywhere. Whoever violates the law will face action. The administratio…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Even before the formation of Karnataka’s new Cabinet under Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar, political sparring over leadership, ministerial berths and internal factionalism within the Congress has intensified, with Opposition parties alleging that the ruling party remains consumed by power struggles rather than governance.The latest round of attacks came after the Congress leadership finalised D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending mon…