K Satchidanandan (File photo) THRISSUR: CPM on Tuesday launched efforts to pacify pro-Left writer and Sahitya Akademi president K Satchidanandan , who caused embarrassment to LDF govt ahead of assembly polls by warning against dangers of returning the same political formation to power repeatedly.Party district secretary K V Abdul Khader and Sahitya Akademi vice-president Asokan…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday sharpened its attack on union minister Hardeep Singh Puri over his remarks on alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Party leader Pawan Khera raised six-pointed questions and accused the minister of downplaying the seriousness of Epstein’s crimes.The row escalated after Puri, responding to Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul…
Delhi high court (File photo) NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling, the Delhi high court has granted bail to an accused charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a violation of his fundamental constitutional rights regarding the timing of his production before a magistrate. The appellant, Harsh Pal Singh alias Rubal,…
NEW DELHI: Candidates appearing for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 will get an opportunity to make changes to their application forms with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) planning to open a three-day “correction window” as a one-time measure. The correction window will allow aspirants/candidates to rectify mistakes and edit details in the application…
NEW DELHI: Over 93,000 posts across five central armed police forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, amounting to around 8.7% of their combined sanctioned strength, were vacant as of Jan 1, 2026, the home ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.As many as 28,342 posts (17.7%) are vacant in CISF, 27,400 (9%) in CRPF, 14,531 (5.6%)…
A new white paper notes that “Indian migration to the UK has evolved in four distinct waves since 1947, each aligned with Britain’s shifting economic and labour needs.” and argues that it has played a central role in shaping modern Britain’s economyThe report titled “Migration of the Indian Diaspora to the UK”, released by Manish…
NEW DELHI: Minutes after accusing the Centre of having “sold out Bharat Mata” from the floor of the House, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, went on to interrupt the ministers outside. The interuption happened when ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Joshi stood outside the House, speaking to the reporters. Vaishnaw was speaking…
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri hit out at Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated attacks over the infamous Epstein files, saying he met Jeffrey Epstein only “three or four times” in a professional capacity. Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the government…
NEW DELHI: The Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, submitted by Congress and backed by 118 MPs, has hit a procedural snag even before it can be formally tabled. ANI sources highlighted the specific technical shortcomings in the notice that could have led to its outright rejection under Lok Sabha rules.However, despite…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday denounced Rahul Gandhi‘s comments during the Budget Session as “non-parliamentary”. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, in a press conference following the session on Wednesday, stated that the Congress party‘s conduct in the House has been the same as witnessed on the roadside. BJP MP said, “Rahul Gandhi,…