PM Modi meets CMs of BJP-ruled states; 2024 LS polls discussed
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with the chief ministers and deputy CMs of the BJP-ruled states in the national capital during which several issues, including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were discussed.
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National Politics 09:42 PMWrestlers' wrangle: All women protesters released, says Delhi Police
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National Politics 09:10 PMFarmers' dharna at Ghazipur ends, Rakesh Tikait announces mahapanchayat on June 11
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PM Modi to flag off first Vande Bharat Express of NE
Guwahati, May 28 (IANS) The northeastern region of the country will get its first Vande Bharat Express on Monday as the maiden journey of the first semi-high-speed train from Assam will be virtually flagged off from Guwahati by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said on Sunday.
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Abhishek Banerjee convoy attack: Arrested Kurmi leader sent to police custody for a day
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) A court in West Bengal's Jhargram on Sunday sent Kurmi leader Rajesh Mahato to one day police custody in connection to the attack on the convoy of Trinamool Congress's national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday evening.
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'What's need of new Parliament if it can't give justice to wrestlers', asks K'taka CM
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Criticising the Narendra Modi-led Central government over the way it handled the wrestlers' protest, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday wondered "what's the need for the new Parliament building if it can't give justice to the wrestlers who are protesting".
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Stalin rides Bullet Train in Japan, tweets about experience
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a tour of Japan, travelled on the Bullet Train from Osaka to Tokyo on Sunday.
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Arrest WFI chief, release wrestlers, DCW chief Maliwal tells Delhi Police chief
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday deplored 'manhandling' of protesting wrestlers by the city police and demanded immediate arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom the wrestlers were staging protest at Jantar Mantar since April 23 over charges of sexual harassment.
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Unarmed 'secret force' coming up in MP's Maoist-hit areas with multiple roles
By Praveen Dwivedi
Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Aimed to having a strong grip over Maoist-hit districts - Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori, the Madhya Pradesh government is in the process of establishing an unarmed force - the Vishesh Sahyog Dasta (Special Support Squad) - in the region.
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Former MP Monazir Hasan resigns from JD-U
Patna May 28 (IANS) Former Begusarai MP Monazir Hasan on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of Bihar's Janata Dal-United.
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PM speaks about 'Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan' in Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) While addressing 101st 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about slogan 'Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan', through which reformation was brought by a Maharashtra-based organisation being run by a former seviceman.
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New Parliament building inauguration: 'Oppn boycott shameful', says Naga BJP leader
By Nirendra Dev
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Veteran Naga leader and former Chief Minister of Nagaland, S.C. Jamir on Sunday described the inauguration of new Parliament building in the national capital as "definitely a Red Letter Day", while BJP vice president M. Chuba Ao, who hails from Nagaland, termed the Opposition boycott "shameful".
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Patch up between Gehlot and Pilot on cards? Congress high command calls meetings in Delhi
By Archana Sharma
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) The Congress high command is planning to get Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot patch up their differences, as per party sources.
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Himachal aiming to improve income of farmers
Shimla, May 28 (IANS) A majority of Himachal Pradesh's population lives in rural areas and is directly or indirectly associated with agriculture and double their income, the government is promoting integrated and holistic agricultural activities under the Him Unnati scheme.
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'Coronation over, king crushing people on streets': Rahul on manhandling of wrestlers by police
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a scathing attack on the BJP government over the Delhi Police action against the protesting wrestlers on Sunday, saying that the "king is crushing the voice of the people on the streets".
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Rajasthan: RPSC paper leak accused 'promoted'
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) The suspended government school vice-principal, who was arrested in connection with the
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Infighting in dist units: Assam BJP President warns of action
Guwahati, May 28 (IANS) Assam BJP has been witnessing infighting in several district units over the last few days. At least in four district committees, a section of leaders has revolted against the local leaders.
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Haryana hikes scholarship for children of workers
Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) To mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building and honour the workers who made it possible, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced an increase of the scholarship of the children whose parents are registered with the state Labour Welfare Board.
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Cheetah deaths raise red flags on viability of 'mock natural habitat' Kuno
By Kavya Dubey
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Project Cheetah took off about as swiftly as the cheetah, but whether it meets the same end as the big cat in the wild, is turning out to be a major looming concern.
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Gun battles in several Manipur districts, curfew timings reduced
Imphal, May 28 (IANS) Multiple incidents of gun fights between the security forces and the armed groups were reported from at least four districts in the strife-torn Manipur with injuries on both sides on Sunday, officials said.
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Telangana has become centre of spirituality, says KCR
Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, who will be inaugurating Telangana Brahmin Sadan here on May 31, has said the state has become the centre of spirituality.
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Arrogance of BJP govt has increased, trampling voices of women players under boots: Priyanka
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Congress and other other opposition parties on Sunday condemned the police action against the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar here after they tried to march towards the new Parliament House building.
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Union government trying to ruin development of Kerala, says CM
Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the Union government is trying to ruin the development of Kerala. He said that the recently imposed control on the state's borrowing limit indicates this.
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Mamata Banerjee condemns 'manhandling' of wrestlers
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the alleged manhandling of the wrestlers by Delhi Police personnel in the national capital on Sunday.
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K'taka drinking water contamination: CM orders immediate help to the ailing
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Taking a serious note of contamination of drinking water in Karnataka's Raichur district which claimed one life and resulted in 26 others falling ill, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to take immediate measures for proper treatment of the ailing.
