New Delhi: RJD MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission has no power to classify voters as non-citizens or to delete them from electoral rolls as it can only flag people with doubtful citizenship to the Union govt, which alone can decide citizenship disputes.Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for…
Dhaka: Days after India advised family members of Indian diplomats and officials to return amid threat of violence against Indian establishments in Bangladesh, Dhaka on Wednesday shrugged off New Delhi’s concerns, saying it is their “choice” and “not our concern”. “If they want to take their families back, it is not our concern. There is…
New Delhi: Concerns about public safety due to non-implementation of DGCA regulations to prevent pilot fatigue could not be “brushed aside”, Delhi high court said Wednesday, and sought the aviation regulator’s stand on a plea challenging its decision to keep in abeyance the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms.FDTL regulations prescribe minimum rest periods…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the “historic” FTA between India and EU as a “global gamechanger” that would open countless opportunities for lakhs of Indian youths.Addressing a gathering at the annual National Cadet Corps PM Rally at Delhi Cantt, the PM said the entire world is looking at India’s youth with a…
New Delhi: With acrimony between govt and opposition benches often leading to disruption in Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said issues like national security and resolve for ‘Viksit Bharat’ should be beyond any differences and asked MPs from across the political divide to speak in one voice on matters of national interest.In her address…
Precision of appearance, strict personal habits and a penchant for cleanliness set Ajit Pawar apart from his contemporaries. He was a workaholic whose personality, beyond politics, stood out for his discipline and exacting preferences. The NCP chief was known to be choosy about what he wore — especially sunglasses. The brands varied from the Maybach…
Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organise National Award Ceremony of Model Youth Gram Sabha where students from rural village took part in model Youth Gram Sabha Mock Session, on Wednesday, in Delhi. Photos— Piyal Bhattacharjee (with Ambika pandit’s story) New Delhi: Garima Dhruwa, a…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union in Delhi a day before is a “global gamechanger” and will open countless opportunities for lakhs of Indian youths.Addressing a gathering at the annual National Cadet Corps PM Rally at Delhi Cantt here, the PM…
NW DELHI: A patient advocacy group has cautioned the government over the free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, urging it to make the full text public and place it before the Parliament for a detailed discussion, prior to its signing. The group said such scrutiny is essential to enable an informed debate on the…
Kanimozhi, Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK parliamentarian Kanimozhi met on Wednesday for discussions on the Tamil Nadu assembly elections but no agreement was reached on seat-sharing in the state, where the DMK is in power and the Congress is its ally.“It was a pleasant meeting, and no seat-sharing…
