2027 Census: 1.2 million households in 11 states complete self-census
NEW DELHI: Around 12 lakh households across 11 states and Union Territories have so far self-enumerated during the House Registration Operation (HLO) phase of Census 2027. More than half of these households had used the self-counting facility in the past…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India to attend the BRICS Summit
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India to attend the BRICS summit, an annual meeting of leaders of the BRICS, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new member countries to discuss economic cooperation, trade, global…
South versus North, women versus seats: India’s most hotly contested special session
When the 106th Constitutional Amendment was passed by both houses of parliament in September 2023, with 454 votes in favor in the House of People and unanimous approval in the House of Federation, it was hailed as a historic moment. But laws have a way…
Magadh’s new ‘Choudhary’: Samarat’s ‘muretha’ vows come full circle with Nitish’s exit
Nitish Kumar leaves after attending a cabinet meeting held at the Old Secretariat in Patna. Current Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and others were also present. (Press Trust photo) With Nitish Kumar stepping down, the political transition in Bihar…
VHP seeks nationwide law to crack down on illegal conversions, flags ‘security threat’
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Alok Kumar (PTI file photo) New Delhi: Vishwa Hindu Parish Calls were made on Wednesday for strict nationwide laws to curb illegal religious conversions, claiming such activities posed a threat…
‘Women’s reservation bill passed’: Congress accuses Center of using demarcation ‘hissa chori’
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Wednesday accused the Center of trying to grab power through the delimitation bill and added that the Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in 2023. He clarified, Congress Party…
Evening News Report: Centrists face off with opposition over demarcation; CBSE Class 10 results out
Archive photos India will send a trade delegation to Washington on April 20 following talks between Modi and Trump to review bilateral economic ties. Chief Minister Stalin has called for black flag protests across the state, accusing the Center of…
‘They are playing tricks’: Haq says Indian group will oppose Centre’s delimitation bill
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Haq on Wednesday announced that the opposition parties united under the India Bloc have resolved to resolutely oppose the proposed delimitation bill in Parliament.Speaking to reporters after a key meeting with…
‘Tyranny, chaos, corruption’: PM Modi targets Mamata-led TMC government in ‘Poila Boishakh’ message
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi A letter was written to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of ‘Poira Bhoishah’ on Wednesday to extend greetings and express gratitude to Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.In the…
Befitting reply to Delhi’s zamindars: Mamata in Bengali New Year message
Kolkata: On the occasion of Bengali New Year, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Extending “Poira Bhojshah” greetings to the people and urging voters to give a befitting reply to the attempts of “Delhi Zamindars” to wrest…