‘Had a Muslim man lifted a Hindu woman’s veil…’: Omar Abdullah amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar
His remarks came as several leaders came out in Nitish Kumar’s support, with union minister Giriraj Singh saying that he did nothing wrong
'Woman can refuse job or go hell': Giriraj Singh under fire for comment on Nitish Kumar hijab row
If someone is going to collect an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this some Islamic country? Nitish Kumar acted as a guardian, says Singh.
OPINION | MGNREGA is not being merely replaced; welfare philosophy is being overturned
The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar Yojana And Ajeevika Mission (GRAMIN), or VB- G RAM G, Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on December 16 to replace MGNREGA, the workfare programme that’s been the cornerstone of the welfare system. An assessment of what’s actually going to change follows
G Ram G Bill row: Mamata renames Bengal job guarantee scheme after Mahatma Gandhi
Banerjee says if some political parties 'failed to show respect to our national icons, we will do it', without directly naming the BJP.
Northeast remark, angry summons: What's stoking fresh tensions between India, Bangladesh
Ties between India and Bangladesh have been under strain since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year during a student-led uprising
‘Nehru even in their dreams’: Congress hits out after govt seeks papers from Sonia Gandhi
They have nothing left other than Nehru. Breathing is becoming difficult in Delhi, the rupee is weakening against the dollar, and the Indian economy is declining, yet they are not concerned about these issues, says Congress leader.
Debate over fog-hit India Vs South Africa T20I reaches Parliament as Tharoor questions fixtures: 'Will shift all...'
Tharoor suggested the game should have been scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, sighting significantly better air quality conditions there.
RSS's Dattatreya Hosable says nature worship harms none: 'If Muslims also...'
Hosabale said worshipping nature is part of India's civilisational ethos and not exclusive to any religion, asserting that traditions linked to rivers, trees and yoga promote environmental protection and social harmony.
Stalin writes to PM Modi on US tariffs: 'Wreaking havoc, Rs 15,000 crore export orders from Tiruppur wiped out'
I am writing to you with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding the escalating crisis in Tamil Nadu's export sectors, triggered by the punitive 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports, says CM.
Hasina invokes 1971 as she questions Yunus’s Pakistan push: 'Disturbing echoes'
It comes as no surprise that Yunus is rushing to embrace Pakistan, a regional player he doesn’t understand, begging for any form of international validation, says Hasina.
Ashok Gehlot changes profile pic to 'Save Aravalli', asks Centre to reconsider definition
The former Rajasthan CM said it was his symbolic protest against the new interpretation under which hills lower than 100 metres are no longer being recognised as part of the Aravalli system.
'No proof of defection': How Telangana Speaker junked BRS case against 5 MLAs
BRS working president KT Rama Rao terms it 'a clear case of double standards' by Rahul Gandhi, and Congress in protecting the MLAs even after they allegedly admitted publicly to defecting 'in the name of development'.
Kerala municipal poll: crack in the last red citadel
Anti-incumbency can be neutralised by welfare scheme announcements
Yogi's home turf back in focus: Why Gorakhpur has returned as BJP's most watched address in Uttar Pradesh
With CM Yogi Adityanath and new UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary both hailing from Gorakhpur, the eastern UP district is back in focus as a key power centre in the state.
Congress breaks ranks with MVA for BMC polls over Uddhav-Raj alliance: 'Who will vote for us?'
Will the North Indians, the Muslims, vote for us ? The ideology of MNS and Congress are different, we cannot have any alliance with them, says Congress leader.
Union minister Giriraj Singh backs Nitish Kumar amid row over hijab video: 'What’s wrong with what he did?'
'What's wrong with what he did?' Singh told reporters when asked about the matter
OPINION | 2025 sounded the death knell of Maoism, but it’s unwise to become complacent
Government’s deadline of March 2026 to finish the movement appears plausible. At this juncture, it’s important to understand what led to its rise and the effort that went into overcoming it
Lok Sabha to take up pollution debate today; environment minister to reply at 5 pm
Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav is expected to respond to the queries, objections as well as suggestions at around 5 pm in the Lok Sabha
From factories to future tech: How Tata–Yogi alignment signals Uttar Pradesh’s next growth phase
Tata Power outlined plans for a new 1,900 MW thermal power unit at its Bara plant in Prayagraj. The project, which will include multiple generation units, is expected to significantly enhance UP’s electricity. generation capacity.
Modi Reveals Bold Vision For India–Jordan Ties | Big Signal To Global Investors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting the country’s strong economic performance and growth rate of over 8 per cent. Speaking at the India–Jordan Business Forum in Amman, he said India is on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, driven by productivity-oriented governance and innovation-led policies. Modi emphasized that India offers attractive long-term opportunities and assured Jordanian investors of good returns. Stressing that business relationships go beyond numbers, he underlined the importance of building a lasting partnership based on historical trust and shared future goals. He encouraged Jordan to become a partner in India’s growth story and pointed to new opportunities opening up for Jordanian firms. Modi also proposed collaboration in healthcare, suggesting Indian companies could manufacture medicines and medical devices in Jordan, helping the country emerge as a regional hub for West Asia and Africa. Additionally, he highlighted cooperation in agriculture, including dryland farming, precision agriculture, micro-irrigation, and food infrastructure development.
OPINION | Sydney terror strike is India’s wake-up call; beware the lone wolf
Preliminary assessment suggests that Sydney’s terrorists could be classified as lone wolves. These are the hardest terrorists to tackle as their preparation rarely shows up on any grid. But they are now a grim reality
West Bengal draft electoral rolls to be published on December 16, set stage for scrutiny ahead of 2026 polls
Election officials have stressed that inclusion in the draft list does not guarantee final retention, and that all flagged voters will get an opportunity to be heard.
OPINION | Vande Mataram debate highlights the need for constitutional protection of national symbols
The standing of Vande Matram in the collective consciousness was never in doubt. There is a however a case to extend constitutional and statutory protection to the National Song
New BJP national working president Nitin Nabin dedicates appointment to party workers
Nitin Nabin, a fifth-term MLA, has been the party’s in-charge for Chhattisgarh
