Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising serious concerns over the proposed method of collecting caste-related information in the upcoming Census. The two senior opposition leaders have objected to the use of open-ended questions for recording caste identities, arguing that the approach could result in fragmented and...
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi used his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” outreach programme in Pune to launch a sharp attack on patriarchal social norms, criticise the traditional interpretation of women’s roles and question Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about abusive language allegedly used by girls during a protest....
India and Bangladesh are expected to explore fresh dates in August for Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi after plans for his previously discussed trip early next week failed to materialise, according to people familiar with the developments. The proposed visit has attracted considerable diplomatic attention as both neighbouring countries seek...
Shehzad Poonawalla has explained his decision to step away from the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that his resignation was primarily linked to personal, professional and financial considerations rather than a fundamental disagreement with the party’s ideology. Poonawalla, who had served as a prominent BJP spokesperson and frequently represented the party in television debates and public...
Indian security agencies have dismantled the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network in a major multi-state operation conducted ahead of Independence Day, with authorities saying the action prevented the alleged terror group from carrying out planned subversive activities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said more than 200 alleged operatives linked to the network were arrested during coordinated...
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were absent from the official Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation. Their decision to skip the ceremony for the second consecutive year has revived the controversy over the treatment and seating of opposition leaders at major government...
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has provided a detailed account of the decision-making that preceded Operation Sindoor, recalling that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s immediate priority after the Pahalgam terror attack was to establish who was responsible. In his first major interview since the military operation, Doval described the sequence of events following the April 22,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged Indians to set bigger goals for the country as he renewed his call for building a developed India by 2047. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Modi said the country’s ambitions must match its growing capabilities and potential. The Prime Minister presented...
The political confrontation between the government and the Opposition intensified on Tuesday as Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge rejected allegations that the Opposition was repeatedly changing its demands to prevent Parliament from functioning. Kharge said the Opposition’s position had remained unchanged since the beginning of the ongoing dispute...
A fresh political row has emerged after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his Instagram account had been restricted for users in India. The senior opposition leader alleged that the action was not accidental and accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of yielding to political pressure. The allegation has sparked...