Ending months of suspense, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced the constitution of Congress Working Committee (CWC) -- the party's highest-decision making body -- which includes senior leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot, Priyanka Gandhi and several others.
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Class XII student raped by deputy director of Delhi Govt's Women & Child Deptt
A deputy director of Delhi Government's Women and Child Development department has been booked under POCSO Act for allegedly raping a class XII student repeatedly in North Delhi's Burari.
Congress recalls contribution of Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniv
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi led the party leaders in paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, and also recalled his contributions for the country.
'Their rich service will always be remembered': PM Modi, others condole death of soldiers in Ladakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of soldiers who died after an Army truck fell into a river in Ladakh, saying their rich service to the nation will always be remembered.
Govt imposes 40% duty on onion export
The announcement was made through a notification on Saturday. This notification shall come into force with immediate effect, and will remain in force up to and inclusive of the December 31, 2023.
I-T Dept revises rules for valuing rent-free accommodation given by employers
Employees having high grade salaries and also rent-free accommodation given by their employers, will be able to save more tax and take home a higher salary, as per amendments notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in income tax rules.
Thapan stayed in UP with shooters before killing Moosewala, reveals probe
Sachin Bishnoi, alias Sachin Thappan, who was extradited from Azerbaijan in August in connection with the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, stayed with the gang members even before executing the murder plan, sources in investigating agency have revealed.
SC asks Centre, State information Commissions to ensure public authorities make proactive disclosures under RTI Act
The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to Central and State Information Commissions for proper implementation of Section 4 of the RTI Act requiring public authorities to make regular proactive disclosures of information through their websites and other means.
320 economists from 91 institutions extend support to Prof Das, demand his reinstatement
As many as 320 economists from 91 institutions across the country have extended their support to Prof Sabyasachi Das, whose paper suggesting voter manipulation in the 2019 elections sparked a controversy, demanding the Ashoka University to immediately reinstate him.
Sukesh alleges medical firm provided Rs 13 cr to AAP for Goa polls
Incarcerated conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written a fresh letter to Delhi L-G, accusing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Health Minister Satyendar Jain of flouting rules to award medical contracts to a private firm, Metropolis Laboratory and Pathology Centers.
Moody's reiterates India's Baa3 rating but warns of political issues
Though at the same time, it has taken a cautious stand on political issues, citing Manipur's example. It said that curtailment of civil society and political dissent, compounded by rising sectarian tensions, support a weaker assessment of political risk and the quality of institutions.
SC holds Bihar ex-MP Prabhunath Singh guilty in 1995 double murder case
The Supreme Court on Friday held former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh guilty in connection with a 1995 double murder case, reversing the acquittal decision rendered by the Patna High Court.
Hate speech cases of all sides to be dealt with as per law: SC
A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti was hearing pleas seeking action against calls for social and economic boycott of Muslims following the communal clashes that broke out in Haryana's Nuh on July 31.
PM Modi dials Iranian President, discusses greater cooperation over Chabahar Port
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance.
India will eradicate TB much before global deadline of 2030, says PM Modi
During the Coronavirus pandemic, health was the centre of all decision making, and the pandemic reminded all that health should be at the core of all decision making process.
Assets of 225 RS MPs worth Rs 18,210 cr, BRS's Saradhi richest with Rs 5,300 cr: Report
The total assets of the 225 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs is worth Rs 18,210 crore, with the BRS MP Bandi Partha Saradhi being the richest with assets worth Rs 5,300 crore, a report revealed on Friday.
Panchayats are pillars of India's democracy: PM
In his virtual address to a Panchayati Raj function in Daman and Diu, Modi said that zila panchayat members should resolve people's problems and contribute towards development of districts and improve standard of living of people.
Bills to replace IPC, CrPC a throwback to medieval times, give enormous power to govt: Sibal
Veteran leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has dubbed the three Bills to completely overhaul the British-era Indian laws as a throwback to "medieval times", and also said that the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita has absolutely no rationale for giving such enormous powers to the government.
Petitions Committee recommends action against Delhi L-G, Chief Secretary
On matter pertaining to the Mohalla Clinic, a petition was moved by one Dharmender Kumar, a resident of Begampur, highlighting the unavailability of medicines and failure to pay the renumeration to the workers and doctors at the clinic.
Govt faces uphill task to raise fertiliser output amid high import dependency
However, it seems to be an uphill task though, as the production of fertilisers has only marginally increased from 434 lakh metric tonnes in 2020- 21 to 436 lakh metric tonnes in 2021-22, according to official data.
Nagpur: IndiGo pilot scheduled to flew to Pune falls unconscious at boarding gate, dies
An IndiGo pilot scheduled for a flight from Nagpur to Pune lost consciousness and collapsed at the boarding gate on Thursday, said the airline official, adding that unfortunately, he was declared dead after being taken to a hospital.
Abrogation of Article 370 suffers from fraud on Constitution: Dushyant Dave to SC
Senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the exercise of abrogating Article 370 suffers from "fraud" on the Constitution and was done "completely contrary" to the provisions of the Constitution.
Heated exchange in Delhi Assembly as BJP MLA tells minister to 'put tape on mouth and sit'
A heated exchange occurred between BJP leaders and AAP MLAs in Delhi Legislative Assembly on the second day of the special session after BJP MLA Vijender Gupta said that when he speaks, the minister (Saurabh Bhardwaj) fears, hence he should sit quietly with his mouth taped shut.
Heavy rainfall likely to continue in Himachal, Uttrakhand: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Himachal Pradesh in the next two days, and in Uttarakhand and northeast in the next 4-5 days.
India, China hold 19th round of corp commander level talks, agree to resolve issues expeditiously
During the meeting, which was held on the Indian side on August 13-14, both the sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in the Western Sector, a government statement said on Tuesday.