New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement in the Lok Sabha that India has virtually become Naxal-free, hailing his speech as ‘historic’. The BJP leaders also defended HM Shah’s allegation against the Congress of consistently providing ideological support and a soft corner to Naxalites.Addressing a debate on Naxalism, HM Shah had provided a detailed account of the massive success achieved under the Modi government’s zero-tolerance policy…
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New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress in the Lok Sabha on Monday for nurturing Naxalism in the country. He criticised Rahul Gandhi for reposting the provocative slogan “Tum kitne Hidma maroge, ghar ghar se Hidma niklega” – a slogan that left-wing extremism supporters shouted following neutralisation of dreaded Naxal Hidma. Hidma was absconding and carrying a reward for killing 172 security personnel. …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared in the Lok Sabha that India has virtually become Naxal-free, with the dreaded Maoist central and state leadership structures almost completely eliminated just a day before the government’s self-imposed deadline of March 31, 2026. Addressing a debate on Naxalism, HM Shah provided a detailed account of the massive success achieved under the Modi government’s zero-tolerance policy. He stated that the Maoists’ c…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that amid global fuel shortages triggered by the West Asia crisis, which have pushed prices higher worldwide, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel offers much-needed relief to citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Amit Shah said, “As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, both Members of Parliament from the Congress party, have publicly defended India’s foreign policy amid the conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US. The two veterans have expressed support for India’s skilful management of the situation, emphasising the importance of safeguarding its own interests in the region.Shashi Tharoor, in an op-ed, justified India’s ‘silence’ as a responsible statecraft and not moral s…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Nepal to Sri Lanka route via India to smuggle drugs has come under the scanner of the agencies. The route which had gone relatively quiet has once again become active and is being used to smuggle Hashish oil and Charas. The multi-state operation that was launched by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) units of Chennai and Hyderabad Zonal units had led to the seizure of Hashish oil and Charas to the tune of Rs 10 crore.The operation was carried out as part of the Modi…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib on Friday said the organisation is preparing for a nationwide agitation against the proposed trade deal with the United States, alleging that it could severely impact Indian farmers and agriculture.Speaking to IANS, Chib asserted the Youth Congress would intensify its protests and even lay siege to the Parliament if the deal is not withdrawn.”It is a time of struggle. We have to struggle. We have to fight against the government. …
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Maharashtra government has launched a high-priority mission to assist and evacuate Indian tourists and professionals from the state stranded in the Gulf region, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state council on Wednesday.He announced that the state is working in close coordination with the Central Government to ensure the safety of its citizens. Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has been offici…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who shifted to Dubai a few years back, showed his faith in the strong bond shared by India and the UAE, calling it ‘a bridge of steel’ as he prayed for all those stuck in the conflict zone of the Middle East.The ‘Saathiya’ actor also applauded the UAE government and their armed forces for keeping the residents safe during these uncertain times.Vivek’s note on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle read, “To my extended family in the UAE, I kn…
Raipur, March 1 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched by the Modi government for the emancipation and empowerment of women, particularly those from rural backgrounds, is giving shape to the dreams and aspirations of crores of middle-class farmers and their families.In Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, the lives of rural women have undergone a sea-change as the villagers are not switched from stoves to gas cylinders but are also becoming self-reliant and self-employed.Here, the women are eng…