Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sparked a major controversy, accusing the BJP of pursuing communal politics, and claiming that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi would have banned the saffron party if she were alive today.
During the talks, both leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a "comprehensive and strategic collaboration."
Specialized anti-sabotage teams backed by technical surveillance units and sniffer dogs are combing the Amarnath Yatra route in the Anantnag district as part of a multi-layered security strategy for the annual pilgrimage.
With forecasts insinuating towards the possible emergence of El Niño conditions and the likelihood of below-normal monsoon rainfall in parts of the country, the Odisha government on Monday decided to constitute a dedicated task force to strengthen drought preparedness and ensure effective management of water resources during the 2026 Kharif season.
The Jharkhand government is considering a major overhaul of its compensation framework for victims of human-wildlife conflict, proposing to increase compensation for deaths caused by wild animals from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
NSA Doval confirmed PM Modi's China visit during the 24th Special Representative Level Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Hyderabad House.
NSA Doval and Wang, who is on a two-day India visit, discussed the sensutive border issues between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on all parties, including the Opposition, to unanimously elect NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan as India’s next Vice President. At the NDA parliamentary party meeting, Radhakrishnan — a veteran leader with RSS roots and former MP — was felicitated in the presence of top leaders. The Vice Presidential election is scheduled for September 9.
At least eight people have died so far amid heavy rain and floods in various parts of Maharashtra, even as the Weather Department has forecast heavy downpours on Tuesday and until August 21.
During the conversation, both of them also joked about the 'homework' given to Shuka by the Prime Minister.
