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Bhupembora’s U-turn: Assam Congress leader withdraws resignation after talks with party leadership | News India

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Bhupembora's U-turn: Assam Congress leader withdraws resignation after talks with party leadership | News India

New Delhi: Assam Congress MP and former state unit president Bhupembora on Monday withdrew his resignation after lengthy discussions with the party’s central leadership, including Rahul Gandhi. Sharing the news of the Congress leader withdrawing his resignation, Congress Party Assam chief Bhanwar Jitendra Singh said that internal differences have been resolved through dialogue.Congress Assam chief … Read more

‘I am not a Rahulyan’: Mani Shankar Aiyar launches abuse spree as Congress divisions grow | India News

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'I am not a Rahulyan': Mani Shankar Aiyar launches abuse spree as Congress divisions grow | India News

New Delhi: Mani Shankar Aiyar The Congress on Monday distanced itself from BR Ambedkar after the former Union minister praised the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala ahead of the Assembly polls.In an interview with ANI news agency, Aiyar said Rahul Gandhisaid he was a Gandhian but not a “Rahulite”.Quoting Ambedkar’s biography A Part Apart, Aiyar … Read more

‘Fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards’: Karti Chidambaram’s ‘cameo’ in Dhurandhar | India News

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'Fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards': Karti Chidambaram's 'cameo' in Dhurandhar | India News

Karti Chidambaram (file photo) New Delhi: Member of Parliament Karti Chidambaram Denies claims on social media about his links to his father, a former federal minister P Chidambarama scene from the recently released film Dhurandhar, called the allegations a mix of “fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards”.In an interview to ANI, the Sivaganga MP talked about … Read more

‘Why didn’t you go to Gauhati Supreme Council?’: Supreme Council refuses to hear pleas against Assam Chief Minister Himanta; Flag ‘disturbing trend’ | India News

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'Why didn't you go to Gauhati Supreme Council?': Supreme Council refuses to hear pleas against Assam Chief Minister Himanta; Flag 'disturbing trend' | India News

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking registration of FIR and probe against SIT Himanta Biswa Sarma The petitioners were asked to file a case in the Gauhati High Court. The top court questioned why the petitioner did not move the Gauhati High Court and said its authority should … Read more

‘Nothing will be kept secret’: Former Assam Congress chief Bhupan Bora resigns ahead of assembly elections News India

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'Nothing will be kept secret': Former Assam Congress chief Bhupan Bora resigns ahead of assembly elections News India

Bhupen Borah file photo (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Former Assam congress Chief Bhupen Kumar Borah has resigned from the party ahead of the upcoming elections in the state.In his letter to Congress, he claimed that he was “ignored” by the party leadership and was not given due treatment in the state unit.“I submitted my resignation … Read more

Sabarimala case: 9 Supreme Court judges to hear complaints on discrimination against women at religious places | India News

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Sabarimala case: 9 Supreme Court judges to hear complaints on discrimination against women at religious places | India News

New Delhi: Bench consisting of 9 judges Supreme Court Complaints about discrimination against women in places of worship will be heard, including keralaof Sabarimala Temple.The hearing is scheduled to begin on April 7 and is expected to conclude on April 22. The composition of the nine-judge bench will be notified separately by the Chief Justice … Read more

Over 300 jails operating at double capacity | India News

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Over 300 jails operating at double capacity | India News

On the face of it, India’s prison crisis generally appears to be about average. Occupancy rates are hovering at 121%, budgets have increased, and new capacity has increased. Real life is not so reassuring. In parts of the country, prisons operate without doctors and without counselors, leaving inmates in dire straits even as barracks continue … Read more

Election Commission suspends 7 West Bengal officials for ‘serious misconduct’ related to SIR India News

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Election Commission suspends 7 West Bengal officials for 'serious misconduct' related to SIR India News

New Delhi: The Election Commission has ordered the immediate suspension of seven West Bengal Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) level government officials for “serious misconduct,Neglect of Duty and Abuse of Statutory Powers,” in connection with the state’s ongoing Special Intensified Revision (SIR) proceedings.The committee has directed the West Bengal Chief Secretary to ensure that disciplinary … Read more

‘Pick up the baton’: Mani Shankar Aiyar’s campaign for Pinarayi Vijayan sparks controversy; Congress draws line | India News

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'Pick up the baton': Mani Shankar Aiyar's campaign for Pinarayi Vijayan sparks controversy; Congress draws line | India News

New Delhi: congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar New controversy sparked on Sunday after praising Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan And expressed hope that the left-wing government will return in the upcoming parliamentary elections.The move comes as the Congress party seeks to regain power in Kerala in polls due in May this year.Addressing an international seminar … Read more

‘Guru Dakshina means flag’: Priyank Kharge files ‘money laundering scam’ charges against RSS India News

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'Guru Dakshina means flag': Priyank Kharge files 'money laundering scam' charges against RSS India News

New Delhi: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday accused Kuomintang He was suspected of “money laundering”, questioned his source of income, and asked why he didn’t pay taxes.Speaking at an event here, Hager alleged financial irregularities and demanded greater accountability from the organization.“It (RSS) has a network of more than 2,500 organizations, they are from … Read more