Karnataka township row: Kumaraswamy keeps empty seat for CM Shivakumar at event for open debate
Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) The political face-off between Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project at Bidadi, coming up near…
Pakistan’s relentless persecution of Ahmadis breaches fundamental internal human rights norms: Report
Kabul, June 27 (IANS) The continued persecution of Ahmadis in Pakistan represents a persistent violation of fundamental human rights and international legal commitments. It undermines religious freedom, personal security, political participation,…
PM Modi lauds Indian community’s contribution to Seychelles’ progress
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Kicking off his State Visit to the archipelagic island, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Indian community’s contribution towards Seychelles’ progress. “The Indian community in Seychelles accorded a very…
Himachal govt misusing machinery to manipulate poll results, says LoP Jai Ram Thakur
Shimla, June 27 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday accused the Congress-led state government of undermining democracy by misusing the administrative machinery to manipulate the outcome of Panchayati Raj and urban…
Jagan tears into ‘Smart Kitchens’ plan, warns of 85,000 women losing livelihoods
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), June 27 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a scathing attack on the state government’s proposed “Smart Kitchens” initiative,…
India’s East Asia push opens new opportunities for Mongolia: Report
Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India’s growing engagement with East Asia across several areas, including technology, trade, supply chain resilience, and soft power, offers fresh opportunities for Mongolia’s landlocked economy. The two…
Women’s T20 WC: ‘Experience will be key in crucial Ireland game’, says Afy Fletcher
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) West Indies veteran leg-spinner Afy Fletcher said the team is in a positive frame of mind and focused on executing their plans as they clash with Ireland in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Saturday to seal a place…
Neil Nitin Mukesh says ‘I love you most’ in a heartfelt birthday wish for dad Nitin Mukesh
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh used social media to pen a heartfelt wish for his father Nitin Mukesh as he celebrated his 76th birthday on Saturday. The ‘New York’ actor called his dad his ‘greatest teacher’ and…
‘Changing colours like chameleon’: Shiv Sena MP on Uddhav, Maha CM sharing same flight
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare on Saturday accused the UBT faction-led Chief Uddhav Thackeray of “changing colours like a chameleon” after he shared the same commercial flight with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra…
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma unveils slew of measures to strengthen Rajasthan’s MSME ecosystem
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) On the occasion of International MSME Day, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled a series of major policy initiatives and incentives aimed at accelerating industrial growth, strengthening Rajasthan’s MSME ecosystem,…