New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) In a significant administrative decision, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that the Udyog Bhawan Metro Station in the national Capital will be renamed as ‘Seva Teerth Bhawan’ station. The move reflects a shift in administrative identity and aligns with evolving governance priorities in central Delhi.The announcement was made during a public address, where Khattar underlined the importance of renaming public spaces to reflect the nation’s changing instit…
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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday termed the inauguration of the new Prime Minister’s Office ‘Seva Teerth’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a historic step towards placing public service above all at the very heart of Indian democracy.In a message on social media, the Home Minister said, “Today is historic day in placing public service at the very centre of Indian democracy, as Modi Ji inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office, ‘Seva Teerth’. ‘S…
Amaravati, Feb 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and sought the Centre’s support on funding and approvals. The Chief Minister discussed key state-related issues, including ongoing and proposed projects, and sought the Centre’s support on funding and approvals, according to a brief official release here.The Chief Minister posted on social media that he discussed key matters related to Andhra Pradesh’s devel…
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP unit has welcomed the Centre’s decision to put the Metro fare hike in Bengaluru on hold and criticised the Congress-led state government for doing politics over the issue.Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said in Bengaluru on Monday, “As promised, the unjust Metro fare hike has been put on hold. Earlier, I had personally spoken to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, urging immediate intervention to protect the interests of Bengaluru’s commuters. I…
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya staged a protest at a Metro station in Bengaluru on Monday against the recent fare hike. Responding to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s remark that Surya is an “empty trunk”, the BJP MP carried an empty trunk during the protest and displayed a poster stating, “The Congress-led government is an empty trunk government.” The poster also carried photographs of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah …
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Commenting on the Bengaluru Metro fare hike row, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said that the Secretary from the Union government was the head of the Metro fare fixation committee, and no one has asked for his opinion on the fare hike. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said, “How is the state government responsible for the Metro fare hike? The fare fixation committee is headed by a secretary appointed by the Centre. You can make me resp…
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya announced that, following his discussion with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the proposed Bengaluru Metro fare hike has been temporarily suspended. He stated that he had requested the Union Minister’s immediate intervention regarding the planned fare increase for the Bengaluru Metro, scheduled to take effect on February 9.Surya noted, “Bengaluru already has the highest Metro fares in India. Another increase would make public transport…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a lively Question Hour and Zero Hour session in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed key concerns on infrastructure development, including potential Metro services in Jammu, stalled projects due to land and environmental issues, demands for premium train connectivity, and ongoing railway initiatives in Kerala. During Question Hour, BJP-nominated MP Gulam Ali raised a question on plans for a Metro in Jammu.Responding, Railway Minister V…
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) BJP National Youth President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday met Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar and submitted a memorandum criticising the Congress-led Karnataka government’s decision to hike Bengaluru Metro fares, while demanding the reconstitution of the Fare Fixation Committee for the city’s Metro network.Taking to social media, Surya stated, “Karnataka’s Congress-led state government has pushed through a steep…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In a fiery outburst, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has hit out at the Haryana Wrestling Association for what she calls “unfair” selection criteria for the Federation Cup 2026. Vinesh expressed her frustration over the association’s decision to limit trial opportunities to only 2025 senior state medallists and those who participated in international competitions in 2025. She questioned the rationale for excluding 2024 national medallists and those unable to compete in the Se…