New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former Rajya Sabha MP of Shiv Sena (UBT), Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Saturday took to social media to vent anger over what she wrongly presumed as an attempt to “rename” the upscale Jor Bagh Colony in Delhi. Her post evoked a prompt clarification from NDMC V-C Kuljeet Singh Chahal. Chaturvedi posted on social media an NDMC invite for an event on Sunday for “declaration of Jor Bagh colony as Anupam Colony” and wrote, “From Jor Bagh to Anupam Colony. The flaunting r…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) After the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination citing alleged malpractice, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday claimed that a “syndicate” and a “broker system” is responsible for the “paper leaks”.In a video message posted on social media platform X, Chaturvedi said: “There is a paper leak syndicate, a broker system that has been made, which functions unafraid under this (Narendra Modi-led BJP) government.”She accused the B…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, for his remarks regarding the Prime Minister’s call for austerity in light of the conflict in West Asia, asserting that Gandhi continues to be a leader who has faced repeated rejection by the electorate.CM Fadnavis told reporters after attending a business summit that Rahul Gandhi “seems to have a limited understanding of the situation”, and preferred not to c…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s advice on austerity and economic mindfulness amid the US and Iran war, saying that as the elections are done, ‘sacrifice’ suddenly comes to mind. They strongly demanded that the PM’s call should be implemented first by the Centre and BJP ruled sates.Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, claimed that until the elections in five states were over, war was forgotten; now tha…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) After the Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday formally extended “unconditional support” to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), its General Secretary D. Raja asserted that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should not create “hurdles: in government formation in the state.Interacting with reporters about the political developments in the southern state, where the TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority, Raja said that the TVK, led by acto…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Former Rajya Sabha member Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday raised concerns over US-India trade negotiations and pushed for greater political representation for women. Speaking at the Hudson Institute’s “New India Conference”, Chaturvedi criticised the manner in which tariff discussions have been handled, particularly in the context of recent US measures.“We were negotiating on a tariff, which was imposed on us… and came to 18 per cent,” Chaturvedi said, ref…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Senior policymakers and analysts at a high-level conference here said India’s foreign policy is being shaped by strategic autonomy, economic expansion, and a complex — at times strained — partnership with the United States.Speaking at the Hudson Institute’s “New India Conference”, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said India’s global posture reflects a long evolution from Cold War non-alignment to a more flexible approach.“India remains committed …
Washington, April 23 (IANS) A social media post by US President Donald Trump criticising birthright citizenship and targeting immigrants and advocacy groups has sparked backlash from Indian-American organisations and political leaders, who warned that the remarks could fuel racism and endanger communities.In the post, Trump shared a lengthy commentary criticising birthright citizenship and targeting legal advocacy groups, immigrants, and sections of the Asian-American community. The text describ…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A fresh political debate has emerged over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Budget Session of Parliament has been extended to facilitate its rollout. The law, enacted in 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, but is currently linked to delimitation and is expected to come into effect by 2029. Leaders from the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday welcomed the move, urging…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that delimitation of constituencies is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in disproportionate political advantage or be influenced by partisan considerations. In a post on X, Chaturvedi, a former Rajya Sabha member, highlighted the growing burden on Members of Parliament, stating, “Delimitation is a necessity, Members of Parliament in the …