Rahul Gandhi briefing the press on Thursday (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission of India, as he showed “proof” of what he called “vote chori” in the recently concluded polls in which his party was decimated beyond popular predictions. During a press briefing,…
Vijinder Gupta (left), Arvind Kejriwal (agencies) Asserting that there was no ‘phansi ghar’ on Delhi Assembly premises, its speaker Vijender Gupta said on Thursday that the matter will be referred to the privileges committee for inquiry that will summon former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with others. Gupta had earlier told the House that the…
Uttarakhand UM Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI image) PAURI GARHWAL: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Sainji village and disaster-affected areas on Thursday, meeting locals and assuring them of all possible help. During his visit, CM Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations from ground zero. CM Dhami reached the disaster-affected area within 24 hours…
Tejashwi Yadav (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports. Yadav accused PM Modi of being “weak” and alleged that he was “dancing to America’s tune.”Addressing reporters, Yadav criticised…
NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday took on the Election Commission seeking accountability from the poll body over the issuance of two EPIC numbers to him.“If two EPIC numbers were issues, who is at fault? And they ask explanation from me,” Yadav told reporters.He further informed that he had not received any notice…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Thursday.This comes amid Donald Trump administration’s stringent tariff actions against India over its Russian oil purchases. Putin Offers ‘Golden Deal’ As India Rejects Trump’s F-35; Russian SU-57 Jet Now in Play Earlier, Russia criticised Trump’s actions…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka Election Commission on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to submit a formal declaration supporting his “vote chori”(vote theft) claim, along with the names of electors allegedly wrongfully included in the voter list, in order to initiate necessary proceedings.Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) is expecting the signed Declaration and Oath from…
NEW DELHI: The Punjab State Commission for Women on Thursday summoned singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh over the use of “objectionable language” in their songs. Taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, the commission has also asked the police to investigate. In its letter, the commission referred to two songs, MF Gabru…
Election Commission of India Election Commission notifies schedule for Vice President election Election Commission of India Election Commission notifies schedule for Vice President election Election Commission of India NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief ministerMamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the BJP-led central government is attempting to strip citizens of their rights under the guise of revising the state’s voter list. Her remarks came after the BJP demanded a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state.Speaking at a public meeting…
