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Exodus of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs may hurt it financially but not politically in Punjab
The passage of the anti-sacrilege law in Punjab strengthens the party amongst the rural electorate. That will count in next year’s assembly election April 27, 2026 / 16:33 IST AAP MPs who quit party and moved to BJP first published: Apr 27, 2026 04:33 pm Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
Goons in khaki and a timid government blight Punjab
The conduct of Punjab Police personnel over the last week makes a mockery of its motto. A serving Army Colonel and his son, who were on their way home to celebrate Holi, were beaten up in Patiala. The culprits were policemen, a stark reminder of Punjab Police’s dubious reputation. Punjab Police’s public image is encapsulated in a joke that goes thus: Once the police was asked to trace a lion that had devoured half a dozen cows in a village.
Haryana’s election heads for a bipolar face-off
For the Haryana Assembly elections, the focus is squarely on Congress and BJP. In the past decade, Haryana's political landscape has shifted dramatically. Once a minor player, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has transformed into a dominant force, while the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), formerly a major player, now finds itself marginalised. The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), a recent offshoot of the INLD, faces decline with seven of its ten MLAs recently defecting.
Imploding Akali Dal pushes Punjab politics into an unsettled state
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. (File image) Till Tuesday, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leaders seemed to be collectively hallucinating that Akali supremo Sukhbir Singh Badal will walk out of his ivory tower, rise like a phoenix and help revive their party that is in tatters.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to chair Parivartan Chintan – Il, a two-day conference on jointness & integration of Armed Forces on 9-10 May - Punjabi News
In light of the imminent Theaterization, the Indian Armed Forces are intent on giving momentum to the ongoing Jointness and Integration initiatives amongst the three services. “Parivartan Chintan”, a pioneering conference for the heads of all Tri-services Institutes, aimed at generating novel reformative ideas & initiatives, was conducted on 08 Apr 2024.
Indian Naval Ships Complete Their Visit To Singapore, As Part Of Operational Deployment Of The Eastern Fleet To The South China Sea
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Singapore from 06 – 09 May 24, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation, and reaffirming the commitment to enhance maritime security and stability in the region. This visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea.
UPSC Announces Written Results Of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, (I) 2024
On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, (I) 2024 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 21st April, 2024, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos.
Peaceful polling across 11 States/UTs in Phase-III of General Elections
The Fact News Service New Delhi, May 8: Polling in the third phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced at 7 am today simultaneously across 93 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 61.45% as of 8 pm. Though polling was till 6 PM, but voters were seen in the queue at many polling stations. Voters from across 11 States/UTs participated enthusiastically to cast their vote at their polling stations, braving hot weather conditions in some areas.
CCI approves acquisition of additional shares in Sikkim Urja Limited (formerly Teesta Urja Limited) by Greenko Energies Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of additional shares in Sikkim Urja Limited (formerly Teesta Urja Limited) by Greenko Energies Private Limited. Greenko Energies is a limited liability company incorporated in India. It is an (indirectly) wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenko Mauritius. Greenko Mauritius is wholly-owned by Greenko Energy Holdings (GEH), a company incorporated in Mauritius, which is the holding company of the Greenko group of companies.
695 candidates to contest elections across 8 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 5 of LS Polls 2024
The Fact News Service New Delhi, May 8 695 candidates from 8 States /UTs to contest elections in Phase-5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. A total of 1586 nominations were filed for 49 PCs across 8 States /UTs going for polls in Phase- 5 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The last date for filing nominations for phase 5 for all 8 States/UTs was May 3, 2024. After the scrutiny of all nominations filed, 749 nominations were found to be valid.
ICG rescues critically-ill fisherman off Kerala Coast
The Fact News Service New Delhi, May 8: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically-ill fisherman from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles, off Beypore, Kerala on May 07, 2024. The fisherman experienced a near-drowning incident after he fell into the sea. He was rescued by the IFB but his health condition deteriorated due to the excess water in the lungs. The boat, then, made a medical distress call, which was responded to by the ICG.
Shri K. Sanjay Murthy launches Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) program
Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy today virtually launched the ‘Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)’ program in presence of officials of the Department; members of the Program Advisory Council, CBDE; mentors from the industry; representatives of the shortlisted Higher Education Institutions (HEIs); Prof. Sudhir Varadarajan, Program Director, CBDE, and Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators.
Mines Ministry to organise One-Day Workshop on State Mining Index in collaboration with IIT-ISM, Dhanbad
Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology – Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad will organize a one-day workshop tomorrow i.e., on 8th May, 2024 in Delhi to discuss the draft framework of the State Mining Index, envisaged to capture mining sector performance of States. The Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, will chair the workshop, to be participated by the senior officials from States.
BRO celebrates its 65th Raising Day
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is celebrating its 65th Raising Day on May 07, 2024. To mark the day, an event was organised in New Delhi, which was presided over by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane. In his address, the Defence Secretary lauded the BRO for fulfilling its responsibilities successfully in inhospitable terrain and tough weather conditions.
4th Session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee held in Accra
A seven-member delegation from India led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia accompanied by High Commissioner of India to Republic of Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta and Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce, Ms. Priya P. Nair held a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting with their Ghanaian counterparts in Accra from 2nd to 3rd May, 2024.
ICG detains Iranian boat, with six Indians onboard, off Kerala coast
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on May 05, 2024. The swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the ICG. After intercepting the boat, an ICG team boarded the vessel and thoroughly investigated it to check the involvement of any anti-national activity.
Himachal: Shaky Sukhu survives but tough Congress action will sting Virbhadra clan
The Sukhu government has scrambled out of the political bog, but only temporarily. (Source: PTI Photo) Rarely has it happened in the recent past but this time around, in Himachal Pradesh, Congress has indeed sent a strong message to its leaders who flirt with the BJP. On Thursday, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, the speaker of the Himachal Vidhan Sabha, disqualified the six Congress MLAs who voted against the party’s Rajya Sabha candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
Truth of Congress’s Feb 26 Shimla Dinner: Fake handshakes, hugs, and smiles Abhishek Manu Singhvi failed to read
There was much bonhomie which would have set at ease any fears the Congress leadership and its high command had of cross-voting. But lurking beneath was an old party rivalry that has now culminated in minister Vikramditya Singh’s resignation after a humiliating Rajya Sabha defeat for chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu February 28, 2024 / 05:20 PM IST Abhishek Manu Singhvi and co were deluded by the bonhomie at a pre-poll dinner in Shimla.
'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'
'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.' IMAGE: Farmers at a protest site at the Shambhu barrier, the border between Punjab and Haryana, February 23, 2024 during the march towards New Delhi to push for better crop prices promised to them in 2021. The absence of Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait from the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political)-led latest farmers' protest is a noticeable void.
Punjab: AAP fancies a sweep, Congress in delusional mode, Akali Dal & BJP fear public memory
After its impressive Jalandhar victory, Aam Aadmi Party believes a four-cornered fight in Punjab may end up benefiting it. Congress fears that an alliance will reduce it to AAP’s junior partner in Punjab. Shiromani Akali Dal is still scarred by the sacrilege incidents, and BJP by the farm law protests February 06, 2024 / 02:53 PM IST Aam Aadmi Party believes a four-cornered fight in Punjab may end up benefiting it.
Ex-CM Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao hospitalised after he had a fall
Former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, also known as KCR, was urgently taken to a hospital after a fall at his farmhouse in Erravalli on Thursday night. The leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has been admitted to Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad. KCR recently resigned as the chief minister of Telangana following the defeat of the BRS in the state assembly.
Punjab see 27% less farm fires, Haryana 37% less: Environment Ministry
According to the Union environment ministry, the incidence of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has notably decreased over the past few years. In a recent report, it was revealed that there has been a substantial decline in the number of farm fires compared to previous years. In Punjab, the statistics are strikingly positive. The count of fires decreased from 83,002 in 2020 to 71,304 in 2021, further dropping to 49,922 in 2022, and significantly declining to 36,663 in 2023.
India restores its e-visa programme for Canadian citizens following two-month hiatus
Following a nearly two-month hiatus, India has started offering e-visa services to Canadian citizens again, sources with knowledge of the situation reported on Wednesday. Visa applications were halted on September 21 due to strained relations between the two nations as a result of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unfounded claims of a “possible” Indian connection to the murder of pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia.
Reality check of Indian students in Canada: Many studying online or in cineplexes despite being on Canadian soil
TheCanadian dream of Indian students is turning sour. Out of a total of 4.34 lakh international students who immigrated to Canada in the first six months this year, 1.75 lakh students were from India.
Reality check of Indian students in Canada: Many studying online or in cineplexes despite being on Canadian soil - The Statesman
Reality check of Indian students in Canada: Many studying online or in cineplexes despite being on Canadian soil - The Statesman The Canadian dream of Indian students is turning sour. Out of a total of 4.34 lakh international students who immigrated to Canada in the first six …
Indian students to outnumber Whites and Chinese at top UK universities this year - The Statesman
For the first time ever, Indian students are likely to outnumber Whites in the top 10 universities in the UK. Last year they Indians had overtaken the Chinese as the largest number of foreign students studying in the UK. This year compared to 22,620 White students from other countries, 23,900 Indian students have applied for admission and all of them are likely to get admission.
International Kullu Dussehra festival brings livelihood back to rain-ravaged Kullu-Manali
Barely two months after the monsoon fury brought large-scale devastation and destruction to various towns of Himachal Pradesh mainly Kullu and Manali, the International Kullu Dussehra Festival has started bringing tourists back to the twin town. What’s more! Tourism in the twin town translates to livelihood. Sunder Thakur, Kullu legislator, and chairman of the Kullu Dussehra Committee said, 13 of the 15 roads have been repaired to make the traffic functional and tourists have started trickling in.
Setback for BJP in Punjab: Raj Kumar Verka, Gurpreet Kangar, Balbir Sidhu join back Cong
There is some political solace for the Congress as the leaders who joined the saffron party in and around the Vidhan Sabha polls 2022 have rejoined the Congress. While the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) SAD(B) too has received a shot in the arm with a few leaders joining the Akalis. Balbir Sidhu, Raj Kumar Verka, and Gurpreet Kangar joined the party from the BJP, while former legislators Mohinder Kumar Rinwa, Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu, and Hansraj Josan have joined SAD(B).
Ex-Abohar MLA from Punjab Arun Narang finally opens up why he quit BJP
Former Bharatiya Janta Party leader and ex-MLA from Abohar Arun Narang has finally opened up on why he quit the BJP. Speaking with The Statesman Narang said, “What can be worse than the fact that the man I defeated in the 2017 Vidhan Sabha polls was made the Punjab state BJP president.” Narang was referring to Sunil Jakhar, whom he had defeated by a margin of 3,275 votes from Abohar in 2017.
Suspension of visa services to Canadian citizens: The curveball Trudeau didn’t see coming
you are here: HomeNewsOpinion Canada stands to lose more than gain in this tit-for-tat between two countries. Here is why September 22, 2023 / 01:48 PM IST Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Tags: #Canada #India #opinion #Politics #Visa #world first published: Sep 22, 2023 01:47 pm Discover the latest business news, Sensex, and Nifty updates.
Trudeau’s dependence on Jagmeet Singh explains Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s importance in Canada’s politics
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau directly accused the Indian government of perpetrating the killing of Nijjar. (Source: Reuters) Why has Hardeep Singh Nijjar who had been declared an “individual terrorist” by India’s National Investigative Agency (NIA) become such a pivot in India-Canada relations? What provoked Canada’s Prime Minister Justine Trudeau to accuse the expelled Indian diplomat of hatching a conspiracy to kill Nijjar.
Havoc in Himachal not natural disaster but policy-induced by successive governments
Despite extreme weather events places sensibly developed have stood like a rock, if remedial steps aren’t taken what we witnessed was just the tip of the iceberg The recent havoc due to rains in Himachal Pradesh cannot be called just a natural disaster say expert geologists, architects, and environmentalists who have been closely following the Himachal climate, housing, and environment for the past few decades.
'Driver was behind the wheels in Nuh Rolls Royce crash'
SP Nuh Bajarniya says, based on our investigations the accused will be arrested soon Days after the alleged over-speeding Rolls Royce Limousine luxury car of Kuber Group Director Vikas Malu collided into an oil tanker on the Delhi-Mumbai-Baroda expressway in Nuh, Haryana, interestingly new details have surfaced. While the complainant in the FIR Muneel Yadav does not name the suspect, he mentions the registration number of the vehicle — MH 01 DZ 0001.
'Driver was behind the wheels in Nuh Rolls Royce crash'
'Driver was behind the wheels in Nuh Rolls Royce crash' SP Nuh Bajarniya says, based on our investigations the accused will be arrested soon Days after the alleged over-speeding Rolls Royce Limousine luxury …
PM Modi’s Greece Visit: India, Greece look to expand historical ties with a focus on trade and defence - The Statesman
Indian Food 20 hours ago Tasting Table Recipe: Baked Tandoori Cod Recipe Tasting Table • 20h Baked Tandoori Cod Recipe Prep Time: Cook Time: 1 cup Greek yogurt, divided • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 ½ tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder • 1 tablespoon … Politics 1 day ago A horrific video sparks a national reckoning in India restofworld.org - Barkha Dutt • 1d A video clip, no longer than 30 seconds, has altered the national conversation in India — and has done what hundreds of news channels,...
Apple harvest in Himachal likely to be lowest in 25 years due to leaf fall and rain-ravaged roads
In 2022, four crore apple boxes were produced, that number may halve this year This season, apples will be scarcer and dearer partly due to early leaf fall which led to sparse growth of the fruit in most parts of Himachal Pradesh ravaged by the rains. The rains, in turn, also affected connectivity as national highways, state highways, and local roads witnessed massive landslips and landslides.
Life paralysed in Kullu-Manali as essential supplies halted
Life paralysed in Kullu-Manali as essential supplies halted The rain-ravaged hill stations of Kullu-Manali and LahaulSpiti districts in Himachal Pradesh remained cut off from the rest of the world on most of the days in the month of August. This, after the national highway which connects these twin towns to other parts of the state and the country collapsed near Pandoh dam in the neighbouring Mandi district. As a result, life and livelihood here have come to a complete halt.
Who is Michael Dolan, Ileana D'Cruz's boyfriend or husband?
On August 1, Ileana D’Cruz and her partner welcomed a newborn boy into the world. On August 5, the actress posted the happy news to her Instagram. The Barfi actress welcomed her bundle of joy after sharing pictures and videos of her growing baby bulge with her fans and followers. She released the first image of her son and gave away his name: Koa Phoenix Dolan. A rumour that Ileana is already wedded to her beau was released amid this joyful news.
A young Indian girl to be British High Commissioner for a day, entries invited
High Commission ion London. (Photo: ANI) Young Indian women had the opportunity to spend a day in the shoes of one of the UK’s top diplomats as part of the British High Commission’s celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.
Do you know Shah Rukh Khan's other name is ‘Jeetender Kumar Tulli’
Shah Rukh Khan is renowned all over the world for his wit. Therefore, it is not surprising that the star selected a funny name for his wedding. As he prepared to wed Gauri Khan, SRK gave himself the name “Jeetender Kumar Tulli.” And the explanation for it will make you gasp. Mushtaq Sheikh’s book ‘Shah Rukh Can’ claims that the celebrity selected the moniker as a tribute to two former celebrities. He chose Jeetender because his grandma thought the Bollywood star looked like him.
Tribals break open Dilip Ghosh’s bungalow over Manipur issue
The protesters, armed with traditional weapons and festoons, demanded answers to the recent Manipur incident and the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill A group of tribals belonging to the outfit – Bharat Jakat Majhi Pargana Mahal – gheraoed the bungalow of BJP’s national vice-president Dilip Ghosh at Kharagpur on Wednesday.
Barbie full cast and crew: Issa Rae to Dua Lipa
'Barbie'. (photo:IANS) Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is up for release today, and it appears that all the actors you love to watch will make your day as you go and watch it. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who play the archetypal Barbie and Ken in the movie, are accompanied by a sizable supporting ensemble that includes Barbies in a variety of various professions and their dependable sidekick Kens.
Who is Arshad Khan, famous chaiwala? Opens his cafe in London
A Pakistani tea vendor named Arshad Khan with blue eyes rose to fame overnight in 2016 after a photographer by the name of Jiah Ali posted a photo of him online. At that time, many drew similarities of his appearance to a younger Tom Cruise of the days of Top Gun. Arshad Khan, a chai seller, is currently in the news once more since he also operates a cafe in London.
Who is Bhanwarlal Raghunath Doshi? ‘Delhi plastic king’ now a monk
Bhanwarlal Raghunath Doshi, a former millionaire, accomplished the extraordinary achievement of giving up his enormous wealth in order to live as a ‘sanyasi’, or monk. Doshi, who was formerly referred to as the ‘plastic king’ of Delhi, shocked the nation by deciding to give up his Rs 600 crore business empire in order to become a Jain preacher. Doshi made the unexpected decision to give up the life of plenty and start asking for alms in 2015.
'INDIA' is Opposition's idea to counter NDA at Bengaluru meet
(Photo Credit: Dola Mitra) A Whatsapp message just arrived. It is from Dola Sen, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from West Bengal ruling party Trinamool. Trinamool of course means grassroots and the message is written in the cheerful colors of the political party – green and white – and it reads “I.N.D.I.A…….Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance……Chak De India. ‘Ebar lodrai hobey, khela hobey’.” The words signal an extremely important development in Indian politics.
Arvind Kejriwal posters put up in Bengaluru ahead of opposition meet
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal With the Congress party breaking its “silence” and openly declaring its support to AAP in its fight against the Centre’s Ordinance over control of Delhi’s bureaucrats, posters of Arvind Kejriwal were put up in Bengaluru on Sunday, along with several opposition leaders, who will attend the big opposition meeting to be held here.
Who is Ashwani Thapa, the man who treated Uttarakhand villagers to a momo party?
There are many ways in which we can make each other happy. One such kind heart-warming gesture was shared on the Internet by YouTuber Ashwani Thapa. Ashwani shared glimpses of his travel to the village Buranskhanda in Uttarakhand. In the video, Ashwani is seen spending time with an entire village where he gave a momo party to everybody, along with a cake. The vlog shows his plans getting almost canceled but for the efforts of his associates, Ashwani managed to treat the village with momos.
Lapataganj actor Arvind Kumar dies of heart attack, had financial issues
Actor Arvind Kumar, best known for his role as Chaurasia in the comedy show ‘Lapataganj’died on Tuesday, July 11. Arvind suffered a cardiac arrest when he was on his way to the shoot. The news of Arvind Kumar’s death was also shared by his wife on his Facebook page. His co-star Rohitashv Gour, who confirmed the actor’s death, said that the actor was under stress. Rohitashv told a national daily, “He was very stressed because of finances.
Who is Anisha Tee Gibbs? Stuntwoman-actress who saw Beyonce Concert along with Priyanka Chopra
Hollywood stuntwoman-actress Anisha Tee Gibbs wanted to attend Beyonce’s concert in London. She purchased a “fake ticket.” And then this is what happened after she talked about her travails to Priyanka Chopra. “… I purchased a fake ticket.
Acts of good samaritans stood out amid tales of greed in rain-ravaged Kullu-Manali of Himachal
Representation Image (Photo:ANI) With no internet, cashless stranded tourists in Kullu-Manali failed to make digital transactions and faced tough times Days after the monsoon and flash floods played havoc with the lives of locals and tourists, instances of opportunism and greed where local traders, hotel owners or cab drivers were seen making exorbitant demands for consumables or travel came to light in the townships.
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