NEW DELHI: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday sent a legal notice to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, seeking an apology over his remarks allegedly linking the saffron party to recent blast incidents in Punjab, accusing him of attempting to “tarnish the reputation, credibility and public standing” of the saffron party.The BJP leader…
Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan on Thursday said not inviting TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, despite emerging as the single largest party, would amount to “disrespecting the mandate of the people”.He urged constitutional authorities to allow the party to prove its majority on the floor of…
NEW DELHI: The ouster of the two term CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front govt in Kerala by the Congress led UDF marks the first time since 1977 that no state in India will have a communist govt. The loss in this critical contest presents before the Left its biggest challenge of continuing to be relevant at…
“A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the ministry of defence said in a statement issued at 1.44 am on May 7, 2025.“Altogether, nine (9) sites have been targeted,” the statement added, while making it clear that no Pakistani military installations…
NEW DELHI: The Crime data yet again brings into focus abuse faced by women within the confines of their homes and the growing crime against children. Crime against children marked a worrying increase of nearly 6% in 2024 when compared to 2023.NCRB data for 2024 shows that cases of “cruelty by husband and relatives” like…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday targeted the government over the handling and aftermath of Operation Sindoor, claiming that despite India’s diplomatic outreach after the military action, Pakistan was not isolated globally as it had been after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.Taking to X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also launched a sharp critique…
NEW DELHI: A fractured mandate in Tamil Nadu has triggered political manoeuvring, with parties exploring unlikely alliances as the race to form the next government appears to remain wide open.This comes as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s bid to become chief minister hit a roadblock, as governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was reportedly unconvinced that the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday updated his official X profile picture to commemorate the first anniversary of “Operation Sindoor.”In a post on X, PM Modi also said, “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, saying that the military action on Pakistan reflected “India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security.”In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that the armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve,…
NEW DELHI: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not seen by BJP’s rivals as its most avid supporters but it is these disadvantaged communities which played a key role in its landslide victories in West Bengal and Assam, as it has reaped even a bigger harvest in reserved seats in the two states than its…