New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) After the Union Home Minister slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not wearing the ‘gamosa’ presented to him by President Droupadi Murmu, leaders of the BJP and JD(U) backed Amit Shah on Saturday and said the incident revealed Gandhi’s alleged disregard and hatred towards the people of the Northeast and Assam. However, the Congress hit back by saying that even the Defence Minister had not worn the gamosa.The controversy erupted after Amit Shah, while addressing an …
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New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, leaders from ruling parties expressed optimism and enthusiasm on Saturday, stating that the budget would reflect an inclusive vision and address the aspirations of farmers, youth, women, industrialists, and the poor. In contrast, Opposition leaders said they had little expectations from the budget, accusing the Centre of neglecting several states. Speaking to reporters, Uttar P…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As the Bihar government sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of a NEET aspirant at a women’s hostel in Patna, aiming to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation, the BJP and JD(U) on Saturday welcomed the decision. This comes as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary took to his social media ‘X’ and said, “The Honourable Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has requested the Government of India to order a CBI investiga…
Patna, Jan 10 (IANS) After Janata Dal (United) leader K.C. Tyagi demanded that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the party on Saturday clarified that the remarks were “purely personal” and do not reflect its official position.JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad asserted that Tyagi’s recent statements should not be linked to the party, underlining that even party leaders and workers are unsure whether Tyagi continues to be an active member of the organisa…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday questioned what he termed “selective outrage” over slogans raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), saying prolonged incarceration without substantive progress in trial was itself a matter of serious concern for India’s criminal justice system.Reacting to sloganeering at the JNU campus following the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, Jha said, “What is this selective out…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday strongly condemned the controversial slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi, saying that JNU has become a hub of the so-called ‘tukde-tukde gang’, involving Rahul Gandhi, the Trinamool Congress, Left parties, and other opposition forces. Speaking to IANS, Singh said, “It (JNU) has turned into a camp office of this group, and the count…
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) The AAP-led Punjab government has come under sharp attack from opposition parties over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state after a sarpanch from the ruling party was shot dead at a wedding venue in Amritsar.Jarnail Singh, who had arrived to attend a relative’s wedding at the Marigold Resort, was shot in the head by unidentified assailants on Sunday.He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police officials said the m…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) As Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi is on a trip to Vietnam, the BJP and JD(U) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on him, alleging that he is no longer acting as the Leader of the Opposition but has instead become the “leader of partying and tourism.” Speaking to IANS, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised LoP Rahul Gandhi’s frequent foreign visits and questioned his seriousness towards politics.“Rahul Gandhi is no longer th…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of the temple for devotees across India, Pathak said, “On the completion of two years of the grand Ram Lalla temple, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the country. Thanks to PM Modi, we have been able to wit…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Saturday strongly backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on India’s youth, saying the country is firmly focused on empowering young generations to lead the nation towards becoming a developed global power.Reacting to the Prime Minister’s comments on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Prasad described the moment as both symbolic and forward-looking.“This is also a poignant moment, where the contributions o…