New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday morning raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence over the allegations of corruption in the Delhi liquor policy, triggering a massive showdown between the ruling parties of Centre and the capital city, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) respectively.
India rejects World Press Freedom Index rankings
New Delhi/UNI: The government has rejected the World Press Freedom Index 2022 published by international journalism not-for-profit Reporters Without Borders ranking India at 150th position out of 180 countries.
Hate speeches bulldoze constitutional ethos, those in power must act responsibly: Delhi HC
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Monday turned down the plea of CPM's Brinda Karat to allow an FIR against BJP lawmakers Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma over alleged hate speech delivered in 2020 during nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Those who dine with Chinese musn't guide BJP: Union Minister Anurag Thakur slams Congress
Shimla/UNI: Union Minister Anurag Thakur has lashed out at the Congress and its leaders for offering unsolicited advice to the BJP regarding various affairs of the State, saying "those who drink soup with Chinese officials shouldn't try to guide ruling party leaders on how to do their jobs".
Union Cabinet approves bill to repeal three farm laws
New Delhi/UNI: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to withdraw the three contentious farm laws, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved bill to repeal the laws which had triggered massive protests by farmers.
Jammu and Kashmir: Union Minister for I&B inspects Z-Morh, Zojila tunnel projects
Ganderbal: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur today inspected Zojila and Z-Morh tunnel projects.
Anurag Thakur takes charge as Information and Broadcasting Minister
New Delhi/UNI: Anurag Thakur on Thursday assumed charge as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
Wastage of vaccines unfortunate in Congress-ruled states: Anurag Thakur
Hamirpur/UNI: Union Minister of State for Finance and corporate affairs, Anurag Thakur has blasted the Congress party for its tirade on the mass vaccination program going on in India to contain the COVID-19 adding that it was most unfortunate that the vaccines were being wasted in the Congress-ruled states.
Anurag Thakur asks Cong to clarify stand on its alliance with Communists in West Bengal
Hamirpur (HP)/UNI: Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur on Thursday blasted the Congress party for its 'policies of appeasement' towards the leftists and asked its leader Rahul Gandhi to clarify what was the real position of the party towards the Leftists.
Farmers' agitation would end soon: Anurag Thakur
Hamirpur (HP)/UNI: Union Minister of state for finance and Corporate affairs, Anurag Thakur on Sunday expressed optimism that the agitation by the farmers on three farm bills would end soon and a final solution would come out which would be acceptable to both parties.
'In worst possible taste': Shashi Tharoor slams Anurag Thakur's remark on Nehru-Gandhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur’s comment in the Parliament on the Nehru-Gandhi family and said the speech was delivered in the 'worst possible taste'.
Parliament adjourned amid protests over comments on Nehru-Gandhi family
New Delhi/IBNS: Parliament’s monsoon session this year was adjourned for the first time Friday after a fierce row erupted over Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur’s comment on the Nehru-Gandhi family and a counter-attack by a Congress MP calling him 'gadha'(donkey).
Ruling, Oppn benches exchange barbs over banking system in country
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed a heated argument between the Treasury and Opposition benches over the banking system with the latter, including Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Left, walking out for Congress member Rahul Gandhi not being given full opportunity to ask questions on it.
Delhi High Court gives a month to Centre to update on action taken against hate speeches
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday gave one month to the Centre to give an update on the action taken against the hate speeches given by several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allegedly inciting violence in the national capital that has claimed 35 lives leaving more than 200 others injured, media reports said.
EC bans Anurag Thakur for 72 hours, Parvesh Verma for 96 hours from campaigning
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday banned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma, from campaigning for 72 and 96 hours respectively over their controversial remarks in the run up to the Delhi assembly elections which will be held on Feb 8.