Pranab Mukherjee, born on Dec 11, 1935, was the 13th President of India (2012-2017). A veteran Congress leader, he held key positions including Finance and Defence Minister. Known for his political acumen, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s policies. He was awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 2019.
It appears that Congress and AAP are making final preparations for an alliance in the Delhi Assembly elections. Reports indicate that negotiations are in the final stages, with 15 seats set to be allocated to Congress. Meanwhile, AAP has already announced 31 candidates in two phases for the 2025 assembly elections.
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani’s car was chased by a suspicious vehicle while he was on his way from Jaipur to Ajmer on Tuesday. According to police sources, the escort following Devnani’s car alerted the authorities, prompting security forces to be deployed along the highway to ensure his safety.
The state police recently raided a prostitution center near the Tirupati main bus stand in Andhra Pradesh. Govardhan Reddy from Nellore District, Maddali Venkateswarlu from Anantamadugu, and Gudala Guravaiah from Srikalahasti had rented a room in a lodge on Jayasyam Theater Street, where a woman was being exploited for prostitution.
Gujarat is known to have the longest coastline in India, while Andhra Pradesh previously held the second position with a coastline length of 973.7 km. A recent study by the Central Water Commission has revealed that AP’s coastline extends to 1,027.58 km. The CWC conducted a survey of the country’s coastal areas using modern technology.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasized that the state continues to face threats of demographic change. He urged the youth of Assam to study the rise of Israel, highlighting how the nation’s self-reliance has contributed to its progress. Sarma stressed that adopting such principles could lead to Assam’s advancement and success.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has demanded strict action against police officers involved in the alleged assault on ASHA workers during a protest in Hyderabad. BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the injured worker at Osmania General Hospital, offering support and assuring further assistance. He also vowed to raise the issue in the Assembly, demanding […]
YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy received relief from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the TDP office attack case. The court directed police not to take immediate action against him for two weeks. Reddy had sought anticipatory bail, claiming harassment and alleging non-bailable charges were framed without grounds. The court postponed the next hearing by […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed demands to merge Belagavi with Maharashtra, calling it “sheer foolishness.” Responding to Aaditya Thackeray’s statement, he emphasized that the Mahajan Commission Report on Belagavi is final and the issue is settled. Siddaramaiah criticized the demand to declare Belagavi a Union Territory, reiterating the Karnataka government’s stance ...
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Congress and its allies for “disrespecting dignity of the Chair” after Opposition INDIA bloc moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Rijiju accused Opposition of repeatedly disregarding the Chair’s authority in both Houses of Parliament. He also asserted that NDA has the majority in U...
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin wrote to PM Modi, urging an increase in the annual family income ceiling for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships for SC, ST, and OBC students. Stalin proposed raising the current limit from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh, aligning with EWS and other national-level scholarship schemes criteria. He also cited the disparity […]
India is expected to produce a record amount of sugar in the upcoming marketing year, driven by expanded cane cultivation. This rebound will enable India to resume exports in 2025/26, following two years of restrictions due to drought. Indian exports could help cap global sugar prices by increasing supply when reduced shipments are anticipated from […]
The Row over Delhi CM’s bungalow became hot topic again. The bungalow was previously occupied by Arvind Kejriwal before Atishi became the chief minister. BJP accused Kejriwal of constructing a “7-Star Resort for himself” using public funds. “We have been telling you the truth about the glass palace of debauchery of the person who calls […]
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the government of preventing Lok Sabha from functioning to avoid discussing the Adani issue. She claimed the ruling party is distracting from the matter by linking Congress leadership to George Soros. Priyanka stated that despite protests and attempts to work, the House was repeatedly adjourned, suggesting the government’s strategy […]
The rift in the opposition INDIA bloc widened as RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav became the latest leader to back West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead the group. The leadership tussle in the dispirited opposition camp comes at a time when Congress has been left licking its wounds following the debacle in Maharashtra and […]