chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad said a majority of Indian Muslims have converted from Hinduism, adding that an example of this can be found in the Kashmir Valley where a majority of Kashmiri Pandits converted to Islam. Asserting that religion should not used to get political mileage, Azad said whoever takes refuge in religion in politics...
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the issuance of several constitutional orders which allowed provisions of the Indian Constitution to be applied in Jammu and Kashmir post 1957. The top court was referring to the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Amendment Orders passed since 1957 till August 6, 2019. A five-judge bench headed by...
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today predicted a collapse of the Opposition bloc INDIA, pointing to parties with disparate ideologies that have been sworn enemies in states for decades. Speaking to reporter, Mr Puri, who handles the Petroleum and housing ministries, said the new front will “collapse under the weight of its own contradictions”. “The...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been accused of spending Rs 45 crore on the renovation of hisofficial residence, which has led to calls for his resignation by the BJP in India. Approximately Rs 44.78 croreof taxpayer money was spent on the major renovation, which included Rs 11.30 crore on interior decoration,Rs 6.02 crore on...
The controversial Delhi Services Bill was today introduced in Rajya Sabha for discussion and vote. Though bitterly resisted by the Opposition, it’s expected to have a smooth sailing, given the support from Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and Andhra’s YSRC. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — which replaces that Ordinance that wrested...
A US Congressional delegation on Wednesday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed ways to further expand India-US global strategic partnership. Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Congressman Michael Waltz, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, are leading the delegation. The American lawmakers attended the Independence Day celebrations at Red...
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a proposal for 29 more establishments to operate on a 24×7 basis in the capital, taking the number of such establishments to nearly 500. Aimed at promoting a conducive business environment in the city and providing a fillip to its nightlife, proposals to this effect had been pending since...
Dubai’s iconic building Burj Khalifa on Tuesday illuminated in colours of the Tricolour to mark India’s Independence Day. “Tonight, Burj Khalifa commemorates the Republic of India on their Independence Day. Wishing the people of India a day filled with celebration and pride as you celebrate the rich history and diverse culture of your nation. May...
Delhi assembly is geared up for a stormy two-day special session, beginning Wednesday, August 16. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party is likely to raise the issue of the recently enacted Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023. On the other hand, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party is prepared to question the Arvind...
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today asked the people to be alert against the nefarious designs and activities of vested and anti-national elements as such people have proven inimical to national interests. Addressing a party programme held in connection with countrywide commemoration of ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika’ or “Partition Remembrance Day” dedicated to the victims of partition,...