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SSC Scam: Calcutta HC directs Bengal govt to provide teaching job to petitioner Babita Sarkar

Jun 25, 2022, at 03:50 am

Kolkata/UNI: The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal School Service Commission to provide an appointment letter within 10 days to the petitioner, Babita Sarkar, in place of dismissed state junior education minister Paresh Chandra Adhikari's daughter Ankita Adhikari, who got job allegedly by unfair means.

Sharad Pawar meets Uddhav Thackeray as more rebels join Eknath Shinde camp

Jun 25, 2022, at 02:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar Friday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at his home as another Shiv Sena MLA joined the rebel camp in Guwahati.

As Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of rebels, 2 MLAs move against key decision-maker

Jun 25, 2022, at 12:32 am

Mumbai: Amid the ongoing power tussle in Shiv Sena, two MLAs have called for the removal of the Maharashtra Deputy Speaker, who could be the key decision-maker about the disqualification of the rebel MLAs.

The Kashmir Files: UK lawmakers commit to recognising Kashmiri Hindu genocide, says Vivek Agnihotri

Jun 24, 2022, at 11:34 pm

Bengaluru: Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri on Friday conveyed via Twitter an overwhelming commitment he received from UK lawmakers to recognise the "Kashmiri Hindu genocide" during his visit to the British Parliament.

'Eknath Shinde targeting my son when his own son is MP': Uddhav Thackeray

Jun 24, 2022, at 11:05 pm

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who has been isolated in his own party by a sudden revolt, said coup leader Eknath Shinde was targetting his son Aaditya Thackeray.

Uddhav Thackeray asks rebels how they would succeed without 'Shiv Sena' and 'Thackeray' names

Jun 24, 2022, at 10:03 pm

Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena chief, Friday asked the rebel MLAs how they would take their agenda forward without the names of "Shiv Sena" and "Thackeray".

India test fires Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile

Jun 24, 2022, at 09:59 pm

Chandipur: Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday, officials said.

Microsoft India launches CyberShikshaa in partnership with ICT Academy to educate rural women

Jun 24, 2022, at 09:45 pm

Hyderabad/UNI/IBNS: As part of its ongoing commitment to develop the cybersecurity ecosystem in India, Microsoft India Friday announced the launch of the CyberShikshaa for educators initiative in collaboration with ICT Academy.

Narendra Modi-Sheikh Hasina to meet in September: Reports

Jun 24, 2022, at 08:35 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to hold a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sept 6, media reports said.

No role in Shinde's revolt: BJP amid Maharashtra political crisis

Jun 24, 2022, at 07:34 pm

Kolhapur/UNI: Maharashtra BJP state president Chandrakant Patil Friday said that 'the party has no role in the ongoing crisis in Shiv Sena'.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena rebels' group submits list of 37 MLAs to Dy Speaker

Jun 24, 2022, at 07:29 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The rebel group of Shiv Sena, led by Minister Eknath Shinde, submitted a list of his 37 MLAs to Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly Narhari Zirwal.

India's another earthquake relief assistance reaches Kabul

Jun 24, 2022, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's second consignment of earthquake relief assistance for the people of Afghanistan reached Kabul Friday.

Shiv Sena leader trying to convince rebel MLAs detained by Assam police

Jun 24, 2022, at 06:37 pm

Guwahati/UNI: The Assam Police Friday detained Shiv Sena deputy chief Sanjay Bhosale, who was present in front of the Radisson Blu Hotel where rebel MLAs led by Eknath Shinde were camping.

NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir

Jun 24, 2022, at 05:41 pm

Srinagar/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted multiple raids across Jammu and Kashmir Friday, officials said.

Presidential polls 2022: NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu to file nomination today

Jun 24, 2022, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s Presidential election nominee Draupadi Murmu is set to file her nomination Friday.

Sharad Pawar threatened by a Union Minister, alleges Shiv Sena

Jun 24, 2022, at 05:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Shiv Sena Friday alleged that its coalition partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)'s chief Sharad Pawar has been threatened by a union minister at a time the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing a return to power in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Supreme Court confirms clean chit to PM Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Jun 24, 2022, at 04:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Friday ruled an appeal against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Gujarat riots case was "devoid of merits", media reports said.

Maharashtra crisis: 37 MLAs support Eknath Shinde as Sena leader in signed letter to Guv

Jun 24, 2022, at 06:46 am

Mumbai/IBNS: A total of 37 Shiv Sena MLAs have signed a letter addressed to the Maharashtra Governor and Deputy Speaker confirming their support for Eknath Shinde to be appointed as the leader of the legislature party, sidelining Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

PM Modi, other BRICS leaders back talks between Russia, Ukraine in virtual summit

Jun 24, 2022, at 06:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with leaders of the other BRICS nations including Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa, discussed the situation in Ukraine during their virtual summit on Thursday and backed talks between Russia and Ukraine. 

'Don't know if Maharashtra MLAs are staying in Assam': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jun 24, 2022, at 05:53 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Amid the deepening crisis in the Maharashtra government triggered by a rebel group of over 40 Shiv Sena MLAs camping in a five-star hotel on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has plainly denied that he has got anything to do with this.

Floor test will decide: Sharad Pawar on Maharashtra crisis

Jun 24, 2022, at 05:11 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday expressed confidence that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra would survive the storm triggered by rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde, who claims the support of over 40 MLAs.

Game over for Uddhav Thackeray? Emergency meeting called as more MLAs join Shinde

Jun 24, 2022, at 02:23 am

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has convened an emergency meeting as more MLAs switched to the rebel side led by Eknath Shinde in Guwahati.

'Democracy bulldozed': Mamata Banerjee blames BJP for Maharashtra political crisis

Jun 24, 2022, at 02:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: Blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre for the current political crisis in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharastra government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that the saffron party was responsible for the toppling game after sensing defeat in the presidential poll next month.

BJP trying to topple Maharashtra govt: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

Jun 24, 2022, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/UNI: Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Malllikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to topple the Maharashtra government, and said the ruling party does not want any non-BJP governments to be there in states.

After MLAs, Shiv Sena MPs too cross over to Shinde camp

Jun 24, 2022, at 01:03 am

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray's political crisis deepened further Thursday as Shiv Sena MPs too crossed over to the Eknath Shinde-led rebel camp which has the support of 41 party MLAs.

Maharashtra political crisis: Can quit MVA but rebels must return in 24 hrs, Shiv Sena tells Shinde camp

Jun 23, 2022, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai: As Eknath Shinde-led camp declared the support of the majority of Shiv Sena MPs,  the party said it would consider quitting the Mahavikas Aghadi alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP and Congress on the condition that the rebels return from Guwahati.

Maharashtra political crisis: Only 13 MLAs present at Uddhav Thackeray's meeting

Jun 23, 2022, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai: Amid the spiralling political crisis in Maharashtra, only 13 Shiv Sena MLAs attended a meeting called by Uddhav Thackrey on Thursday, according to media reports.

ED taking directives from Modi govt: Congress

Jun 23, 2022, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday slammed the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that it was taking 'enforced directives' from the Modi government while turning a blind eye to corruption cases involving BJP leaders.

PM Modi inaugurates Vanijya Bhawan, launches NIRYAT portal

Jun 23, 2022, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday inaugurated the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry 'Vanijya Bhawan' near India Gate here.

Defence Ministry approves 26 BRO cafes in Kashmir, Ladakh

Jun 23, 2022, at 07:02 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Twenty-six locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been chosen by the Defence Ministry for the setting up of multi-utility wayside amenities or BRO cafes, media reports said.