NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking expansion of Pipavav port in Gujarat and bluntly asked “show us a project which these environmentalists say we welcome” while also stressing that the country cannot develop without infrastructure.Anitha Shenoy, senior advocate for environmental activist Chetan Kumar Navintray Vyas, strenuously argued that … Read more
New Delhi: A day after Prime Minister Modi The government, which has drawn up a series of “resolutions” to save fuel and save foreign exchange, on Monday urged people to remain calm and avoid panic, saying the country had ample oil supplies and was taking concrete steps to prevent shortages and supply chain disruptions.“The government’s … Read more
chennai: Artificial Intelligence ADMK The position of leader of the legislative party in the 17th Assembly of Tamil Nadu seems to be heading towards a vertical split.Soon after the newly elected MLAs took oath on Monday, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami A letter was submitted to interim Speaker MV Karuppaiah seeking recognition of him … Read more
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of asking people to adopt Covid-like austerity measures in the wake of the crisis in West Asia, saying he always seeks sacrifices from people to avoid taking responsibility for his failures. They also accused him of duplicity and asked why he claimed “everything was fine” … Read more
New Delhi: To implement the new rural employment framework, the Center on Monday notified July 1 as the effective date of Viksit Bharat – Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Guarantee Bill, 2025. UPA era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 shall be repealed with effect from the same date.Under the new VB-G … Read more
New Delhi: CPM Secretary General Mababi on Monday said it would be a mistake to single out the outgoing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Moral responsibility for the country’s failure after ten years in power. He made the remarks after a CPM politburo meeting where the results of the Kerala Assembly polls were discussed.“Why should … Read more
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah He sparked a controversy on Monday by linking drinking to religion while defending Johnson & Johnson’s alcohol policy. Utah’s liquor stores are for those whose beliefs allow drinking, he said, stressing that not imposing a ban does not mean the government wants to encourage drinking.“Firstly, these liquor shops are opened … Read more
Srinagar: Federal Home Minister Amit Shah Meet on Monday jammu and kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah In New Delhi, among other things, “restoration of statehood” was discussed.A government spokesperson said the meeting “reviewed the current security and economic situation in J&K with a focus on ensuring continued peace, stability and inclusive growth for the people.”““Transactions … Read more
NEW DELHI: The streets of Kerala are lined with posters – not of rival parties but of rivals within the same party vying for the chief minister’s post. One poster read “Kerala wants KC” while another poster next to it had a picture of VD Satheesan with the title “Natural Selection”. Soon after the results … Read more
