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The Indian National Congress sought an urgent review and upgrade of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 2009, citing rising pollution. Party leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Narendra Modi and urged stronger monitoring, saying the National Clean Air Programme must focus sharply on PM2.5 levels across major cities in India.
Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will officially join the JD(U) today, signaling a generational leadership change. He met party MLAs and MLCs at the residence of JD(U) working national president Sanjay Jha on Friday to discuss future strategies. Minister Sharvan Kumar was the sole minister present.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to form Nepal’s government after a sweeping general election victory. The 35-year-old defeated four-time former PM K. P. Sharma Oli of CPN-UML by around 50,000 votes in Jhapa-5, signaling a major shift in the Himalayan nation’s political landscape.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as a staunch patriot with a scientific ideological perspective, noting his explanation of Hindutva remains relevant. Addressing a Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Smarak Samiti event, Gadkari said Savarkar inspires all and remarked that if Savarkar isn’t considered great, then no one is truly great.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit back at President Droupadi Murmu after remarks on her visit. Murmu questioned the low turnout and absence of Banerjee and ministers at a tribals-focused event. Banerjee clarified their presence was never required, the program was organized privately, and documents show no prior plan for Bidhannagar as the location.
A senior Pakistani opposition leader criticized the government for failing to act against those who fired on unarmed civilians during protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. At least 20 people were killed in Skardu and Gilgit after demonstrations erupted over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneiw and army deployment.
The CBI has registered a fresh case against Reliance Communications (RCom), its former directors Anil Ambani and Manjari Ashok Kacker, and others over an alleged ₹1,085-crore bank loan fraud. The FIR alleges cheating Punjab National Bank and the erstwhile United Bank of India between 2017 and 2023, causing massive financial losses.
LoP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of betraying India by signing a trade deal with the US, claiming it threatens farmers, small businesses, and the energy sector. Speaking at Kerala’s Puthuyuga Yatra, he alleged American corporations could harm Indian agriculture, while also criticizing Modi’s influence over Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
TVK chief Vijay alleged that nearly 30% of TN’s Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget goes to CM M. K. Stalin and his cabinet members. Speaking at a Women’s Day event near Chennai, he claimed 20% goes to the CM and 10% to council ministers, dubbing it the “Stalin sir tax,” and criticized it as extremely […]
President Droupadi Murmu expressed dissatisfaction over low turnout at a tribal event near Bagdogra, questioning the shift of the venue. She also noted the absence of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and ministers. Murmu suggested the location made attendance difficult and hinted the state administration hindered tribal participation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government and TMC, calling it “shameful and unprecedented” for allegedly insulting President Murmu during her visit to Darjeeling. Modi accused the state administration of ignoring proper protocol and said such treatment of the president undermines constitutional values and democratic respect.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment with the West Bengal Government for failing to follow proper protocol during her visit to Darjeeling. She also expressed anguish over the absence of state ministers at the event, highlighting her concerns about the lack of official courtesy and participation from the state administration.
Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi indicated that his party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections independently, hours after Congress and three other parties announced a pre-poll alliance. He shared a cryptic Assamese message on social media, which translates to “The final attempt failed, too,” hinting at his party’s solo strategy.
The North Division Police, Bengaluru, conducted a special drive against public smoking and COTPA 2003 violations from March 1 to now across 13 police station limits. Officers registered 40 cases and fined 295 people, inspecting prohibited public areas and shops with tobacco advertisements to enforce regulations and curb illegal smoking activities.
NCP leader Rohit Pawar met former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today seeking help regarding the criminal investigation into former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death. Pawar urged a thorough probe, citing slow CID progress and unregistered FIRs, and said Kejriwal assured support in raising the matter in Parliament.