NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a broadside against the Election Commission and accused it of “destroying foundation of Indian democracy on BJP‘s behalf.”Mamata said that the celebration national voters’ day by the poll body is “tragic farce”, claiming that she is deeply distressed and disturbed by their conduct.“Election Commission…
Shakeel Ahmad (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Former Congress leader and ex-Union minister Shakeel Ahmad on Sunday said that the outcome of 2022 Congress presidential election was effectively decided by the backing of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.Ahmad claimed that when Shashi Tharoor contested for the party president’s post, he wanted to vote for him, but…
BJP National President Nitin Nabin in Mathura (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday asked party workers in Uttar Pradesh to start preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections, warning against what he called “forces” that appear during polls to divide the country and weaken the Constitution.Nabin was on his first visit…
Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years,…
NEW DELHI: A day after former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed’s scathing remarks against Rahul Gandhi, veteran leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that the lack of an effective platform for dialogue and limited access to the top leadership has created a serious communication gap within the organisation.Speaking to news agency ANI, Alvi said party workers…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Republic Day, a provisional list of this year’s Padma Awards has been released, as per sources. Those believed to be on the list are said to represent individuals with long-standing contributions across diverse fields.The awardees are from varied regions, including remote and underserved areas, and many have worked at the grassroots…
Tejashwi named RJD’s working president NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, was appointed the national working president of the party, which was relegated to the margins in last year’s Bihar polls.The appointment coincided with visible signs of internal disquiet within the party. Hours ahead of the RJD’s…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 130th edition of Mann Ki Baat, marking the first episode of the monthly radio programme in 2026. The address came on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day and coincided with National Voters’ Day, which is observed annually on January 25.In his remarks, the Prime…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on National Voters’ Day and urged people to honour the spirit of democracy by consistently participating in the electoral process, calling it essential for strengthening the resolve towards a Viksit Bharat.National Voters’ Day is observed annually on January 25…
Hirapur: An unidentified bike-borne assailant shot dead a 45-year-old shopowner on his way to offer prayers at a nearby mosque in Karim Dangal in West Burdwan’s Hirapur on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Md Sarfuddin, the owner of a grilles and other steel structures shop in the area, reports Mohammad Asif.Police have…