NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday raised concern over repeated disruptions in the Rajya Sabha, claiming that the, “ongoing protests have already cost the Upper House 53 hours and 21 minutes of working time.“ He urged the MPs to uphold a 1997 resolution that calls for smooth functioning of the Upper House.Sharing…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday repeated his allegation of “vote theft” and demanded the full electronic voter list from the Election Commission, during a rally in Bengaluru.Speaking at the ‘Vote Adhikar Rally’ in Bengaluru, Gandhi said, “I have taken the oath inside the parliament and on the constitution, and EC is asking…
UTTARKASHI: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday continued to monitor relief and rescue work in the flash flood-affected Dharali-Harsil valley for the second day, after a cloudburst struck Uttarkashi earlier this week.The Chief Minister directed officials to restore roads, communication, electricity, and food supply at the earliest.He said the government was working to…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio (AP photo) US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed that the United States “got involved directly” when India and Pakistan went to war, and that President Donald Trump played a key role in delivering peace between the two nuclear-armed nations.Speaking in an interview with EWTN’s ‘The World Over’…
The sixth edition of TOI Dialogues – Infrastructure Chapter was held in Lucknow on Thursday, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, changemakers, and experts for engaging panel discussions and fireside chats on urban development, smart mobility, sustainability, and industrial growth. The event also served as a networking hub for real estate developers, infrastructure consultants, and investors…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday removed two contentious paragraphs from its 4 August order that had directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad high court to bar Justice Prashant Kumar from hearing criminal matters until retirement. The decision followed a letter from Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to Justice JB Pardiwala urging…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, continued his sharp criticism of the Election Commission (EC) for the second day in a row. On Friday, he released a new video, once again accusing the EC of serious irregularities in the conduct of elections across the country.In the video, Rahul Gandhi cited…
The sixth edition of TOI Dialogues – turned the spotlight on how New Uttar Pradesh is evolving into a more liveable, mobile and culturally vibrant state, with panellists emphasising the transformative power of infrastructure on daily life, opportunities and identity.Titled “Life, Travel, and Play: The Real Impact of Infrastructure in New Uttar Pradesh”, the discussion…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had indirectly supported the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls through his recent remarks. Himanta said the revision exercise is necessary in Assam to remove the names of what he called “Bangladeshis” from the voter list.Speaking to reporters…
NEW DELHI: Coming out in support of the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha on his alleged “vote theft” claims, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that the questions raised by Rahul Gandhi needed to be “seriously addressed.”“These are serious questions which must be seriously addressed in the interests of all parties & all…