Priyank Kharge (ANI image) After expelled JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was convicted in a rape case, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Friday hit out at the BJP and JD(S), accusing them of staying silent on the issue.Calling the act ‘disgusting,’ Kharge questioned the BJP’s silence and asked what happened to their “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”…
Looks like trouble for Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani would not ease soon, as Enforcement Directorate on Friday issued a lookout circular against him in connection with Rs 3,000-crore loan fraud case. Earlier today, ED had summoned him for questioning on August 5 in a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan fraud against…
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh (Image: X/PIB) NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, a highly decorated officer with over 35 years of service in the Indian Army, took over as the new Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Friday.Commissioned into the 4th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in December 1987, Lt Gen Singh…
LUCKNOW: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh has officially removed cricketer Rinku Singh from his role as the state icon of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program. The decision, approved by the Election Commission of India (ECI), was communicated to the Aligarh district election officer (DEO), citing concerns over political…
The Election Commission of India on Friday dismissed allegations made by Rahul Gandhi who claimed that the constitutional body was involved in large-scale electoral manipulation. A special court for elected representatives convicted Prajwal Revanna, ex-Hassan MP and grandson of former prime minister HD Devegowda for raping a 47-year-old domestic help. Meanwhile, the government is exploring…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday strongly rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claim that his party has an “atom bomb” of evidence to prove poll irregularities, calling the remarks undemocratic and inappropriate. Gandhi, speaking to the press, had said the Congress possesses “open and shut” proof of alleged misconduct by the Election Commission…
Three cases of Nipah virus infection have been reported in Malappuram and Palakkad district in Kerala in 2025 and 677 contacts have been traced, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha on Friday. Control measures have been initiated and steps have been taken by the government to contain Nipah outbreaks, Jadhav…
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan on Friday assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS)Expert in Gunnery and Missile system, Vatsayan has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades where he has led various diverse array of command, operational, and staff appointments.Who is Sanjay Vatsayan?Vatsyan is an alumnus of several premier…
Bombay high court (File Photo) NEW DELHI: In a society where reputation plays a vital role in leading a dignified life, can a sensitive allegation made during a marital dispute amount to defamation? This question came into sharp focus when a man accused his estranged wife of tarnishing his image by calling him impotent in…
Across India, individuals are emerging as key players in the country’s growing environmental movement. From restoring forests to organising clean-up drives, these citizens are leading community-based efforts to address pressing ecological challenges through practical action and sustained commitment.Among them is Rajendra Singh, also known as the “Waterman of India” who is recognised for his work…