Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the West Bengal government over President Droupadi Murmu’s event venue change issue, saying the upcoming Assembly polls is a direct political fight between the people of Bengal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with central probe agencies. Using his official X account, Abhishek Banerjee said that when the entire system fights against West Beng…
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Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after President Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure over the state government allotting a smaller venue for the 9th International Santal Conference at Gossaipur in Darjeeling district, where she was the chief guest. Using his X handle, Adhikari said, “The farce unfolding in West Bengal today is a damning verdict on Mamata Banerjee’s crumbling empire; a braze…
Kohima, March 6 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday welcomed the appointment of senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav as the new Governor of the state. President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced the appointment and transfer of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and Union Territories.As part of the changes, former Bihar Minister and Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagalan…
Washington, March 3 (IANS) The White House told Republican lawmakers on that “America will win” and that “the terrorist Iranian regime will be defeated,” as it defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch major combat operations against Iran under “Operation Epic Fury.”In an eight-page guidance circulated to lawmakers, the administration said Trump had ordered “major combat operations against the Iranian Regime” with clear and achievable goals.The stated objectives incl…
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it has moved to an enhanced security posture around protected locations amid the escalating situation involving Iran, warning the public to expect a heightened federal presence in certain areas. In a statement, the agency said it is “actively monitoring the situation in Iran and remains in close coordination with our federal and local partners.”The Secret Service said its “protective model is designed to be adaptable …
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Top Senate Democrats have demanded that the Trump administration return more than $130 billion in tariffs declared illegal by the Supreme Court, escalating a political and legal confrontation over what they called money illegally taxed from American businesses and consumers.In a February 27 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the lawmakers said the administration must immediately begin issuing automatic refunds instead of forcing small businesses to go to court….
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking encounter between two political opposites who have clashed sharply in recent months.The meeting was not listed on the public schedule. No television cameras were invited into the Oval Office. Hours later, Mamdani described the interaction as “a productive meeting” and said he was “looking forward to building more housing in New York Cit…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said on Monday that the unveiling of a bust of C. Rajagopalachari, replacing Edwin Lutyens’s bust, during the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan represents another step in shedding the remnants of colonial influence. Addressing the audience, he emphasised that India’s movement away from colonial influence is not a single event but an ongoing transformation across governance, law, education, culture, and national identity, acc…
Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to form the next government in Bangladesh following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, discussions have already begun over who will be the next President of the country, with various names circulating on social media and in local media outlets. Citing a source within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh’s leading Bengali daily Prothom Alo reported that Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosh…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings for the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of the nation.In a post on X, he wrote,“To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep His grace upon everyone. By His blessings, may all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity…