Senior Congress leader V. M. Sudheeran on Thursday strongly opposed the party-led UDF government’s decision to slash sales taxes on low-alcohol beverages, publicly demanding that Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan withdraw the proposal from the upcoming Finance Bill.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will take a decision on the political status of the 6 breakaway Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MPs before the monsoon session begins, sources said here on Thursday.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Thursday strongly criticised the Union government's recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Rules, demanding their immediate withdrawal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered the Emergency imposed in 1975 as a grave attack on India's democratic framework, paying tribute to those who opposed the period and reiterating the government's resolve to uphold constitutional principles, democratic institutions and citizens' freedoms.
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan on Thursday joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), providing a boost to the regional party as it seeks revival path after its electoral setback in 2024.
Controversial Kamdahari clock tower inaugurated by Arup Biswas demolished amid Bengal govt's crackdown on illegal constructions.
Singh praised the PM for appealing to the people to observe austerity to save India's foreign currency reserve from depletion following the West Asia crisis.
"It is not sufficient that the Commission is independent. It must appear to be independent also,” the Bench said.
After hours of intense grilling, Biswas was formally placed under ED's custody in connection with a money laundering and land-grabbing case in West Bengal.
Highlighting India’s priorities during its chairmanship, Modi said New Delhi would focus on deepening collaboration among member countries across sectors.
