Maharashtra may see cabinet expansion on December 14, two days before the week-long winter session of the state legislature begins in Nagpur. This was hinted at by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar although Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis did not confirm this.
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Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill to streamline electoral process
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, aimed at improving electoral processes. The Bill is likely to be tabled in this Winter Session of Parliament.
Kejriwal promises Rs 2,100 for Delhi women if AAP wins polls, BJP takes ‘lollipop’ jibe
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that every woman of the capital will get monthly monetary assistance of Rs 1,000/- and this would be raised to Rs 2,100 if the party is voted to power in upcoming Assembly elections.
Chaos in Parliament over Congress-George Soros link claims, BJP MP poses questions
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey raised the issue of alleged link between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros. He also hurled many questions at the Congress party and accused the Gandhis of conniving with the anti-India forces.
Chair can't be questioned: Nadda slams Cong chief for 'demeaning' constitutional positions
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday strongly condemned Congress and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge for "demeaning" and "derogating" constitutional positions and "questioning the Chair."
Disheartening to see disruptions in Parliament over wealth creators: Sadhguru
Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Foundation on Thursday expressed dismay over repeated disruptions in the ongoing session of Parliament, particularly over matters related to privately owned businesses and conglomerates.
Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas: PM Modi
Jal Jeevan Mission is facilitating the empowerment of more women in India, especially in the rural areas, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
$2.2 trillion in infra investment to help India become $7 trillion economy by 2030
An estimated investment of $2.2 trillion into infrastructure development is imperative to support India’s GDP size to expand to $7 trillion by 2030, according to a report on Thursday.
Intelligence agencies on high alert in Bengal over 'outsiders' hiring rooms near Bangladesh border
Intelligence agencies, both central and state, are on high alert in West Bengal following inputs about the sudden increase in the number of outsiders hiring rooms in different villages close to the international borders with Bangladesh.
RS Chairman under siege, Oppn’s blackmail politics exposed: TN BJP leader
Tamil Nadu BJP has accused the INDIA bloc of engaging in a “shameful political drama” by bringing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and also termed it as 'blackmail politics'.
Rashmika Mandanna is thankful for all the love for ‘Pushpa 2’, Srivalli
Actress Rashmika Madanna is overwhelmed with the response her character Srivalli and her latest release “Pushpa: The Rule” is getting and has expressed her gratitude on social media.
PSBs were UPA’s ATM for cronies: FM Sitharaman rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s allegations
“It was actually during the UPA regime when bank employees were harassed and forced to give loans to cronies through “phone banking” by the then Congress-led UPA Govt functionaries,” the Finance Minister posted on X.
India’s renewable energy capacity logs 14.2 pc growth at 213.7 GW
India’s total non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 213.70 GW in November, marking an impressive 14.2 per cent growth from 187.05 GW in the same month last year, the government said on Wednesday.
Smart India Hackathon: PM Modi focuses on out-of-the-box thinking for national and global progress
In his address, the Prime Minister reiterated his concept of 'Sabka Prayas', a theme he has emphasised in his Red Fort speeches. He highlighted that India’s progress can accelerate through collective efforts, and today’s event stands as a testament to this.
India poised to become leading maritime player: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that with a strategic location in the Indian Ocean and a legacy of trade and cultural exchange, India is poised to become a global hub and a leading maritime player.
Foreign Secy briefs MPs after Dhaka visit, says Yunus govt has assured action on perpetrators behind attacks on Hindus
According to sources, Misri told the gathering of about 21-22 MPs, who attended the detailed briefing, that the interim government in Dhaka has assured action on perpetrators behind attacks on Hindus in the country.
Allu Arjun moves High Court over theatre stampede case
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun has approached Telangana High Court to quash a case registered by the Hyderabad Police against in connection with stampede at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on December 4.
Ex-CM, Padma Vibhushan Krishna’s funeral held with state honours in K’taka
The funeral of the statesman was held as per Hindu Vokkaliga traditions and with government honours at his native place Somanahalli near Maddur town in Mandya district of Karnataka.
RBI to maintain continuity and stability in policy matters: Sanjay Malhotra
Newly appointed RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank will maintain continuity and stability in policy matters with a greater use of technology to promote financial inclusion.
Gave 3,000 pages of proof on voters’ deletions, EC assured due diligence: Kejriwal
According to Kejriwal, as of December 5, only 487 deletion applications from Shahdara were displayed on the Commission’s website. This discrepancy raises questions about the remaining applications and the transparency of the process.
Indian Americans urge UN to recognise plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as 'ongoing genocide'
The situation for Hindus worsened drastically after August, the report says, as it documents an alarming rise in gang rapes, murders, and desecration of temples. Rural Hindu communities, it mentioned, face the brunt of these attacks, enduring atrocities that often go unreported and unpunished.
Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.
India’s growth to rebound to 7 pc in 2025-26: Report
India’s economic growth is expected to rebound to 7 per cent in 2025-26, despite the global uncertainties, primarily due to domestic policies, according to an Axis Bank research report released on Wednesday.
Malaria cases, deaths in India decline by 69pc between 2017-2023: WHO
India has seen significant progress in reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates, according to the latest World Malaria report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
ED raids three places in Bengal in online forgery scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Wednesday, was conducting a marathon raid and search operation at three different locations in West Bengal in connection with an online forgery scam case.