CPI(ML) said Congress didn’t get all of its own votes. NEW DELHI: The CPI(ML) Liberation and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday firmly rejected speculation that its legislators had cross-voted in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, asserting that both its MLAs voted for the Congress candidate as decided. The CPI(ML) instead said the election…
CJP protest on June 10 (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has called for a fresh protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, urging students and job aspirants from across the country to gather over concerns related to paper leaks, examination irregularities and recruitment delays.This will be the it’s second peaceful protest in…
EPFO members may soon be able to withdraw provident fund savings through UPI NEW DELHI: The much-awaited UPI withdrawal facility for nearly 30 crore Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members is set to make its debut by the first week of July. The instantaneous advance withdrawal facility via the BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) app…
Laltluangkima got 26 votes in the 40-member assembly. (IANS file photo) NEW DELHI: Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) on Thursday created history by securing its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha. Senior leader K Laltluangkima won the election to the state’s lone Upper House seat.Laltluangkima polled 26 votes in the 40-member assembly, defeating opposition…
Omar Abdullah faces growing demands within his National Conference (NC) to expand his cabinet SRINAGAR: Nearly two years after taking office, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah faces growing demands within his National Conference (NC) to expand his cabinet amid opposition allegations he has avoided doing so as there are too many hopefuls and it could…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday showcased India’s technological transformation and innovation ecosystem at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning the country as a global hub for artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and technology-driven growth.Addressing Europe’s largest technology event, PM Modi highlighted India’s rapid digital progress, growing startup ecosystem and expanding partnerships with Europe, while inviting…
Army jawan died after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally in J&K’s Poonch JAMMU: An Army jawan died after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally in J&K’s Poonch district early Thursday, officials said.The soldier, Naik BD Rao, was posted with 16 Rashtriya Rifles at Draba, in Surankote sector. “He was deployed on night…
As Shiv Sena turns 60 today, rival camps set for verbal joust MUMBAI: With ‘Operation Tiger’ now almost complete and the merger of rebel Sena UBT MPs with the deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena said to be a formality, the rival Shiv Senas will have a showdown at the party’s foundation day events in…
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India next week, June 22-23 NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Brics summit that India will host in Sept, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India next week, June 22-23, for a meeting of national security advisers of the grouping. Wang had last month skipped the Brics foreign…
Congress has claimed that all its MLAs voted for its candidate. NEW DELHI: The Congress managers have failed once again in a crucial numbers game. This time in Jharkhand. Pranav Jha, the Congress nominee for Rajaya Sabha seat in the state, on Thursday lost elections to NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani. This despite the fact…