Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said an advisory had been issued to all states to ensure law and order during Christmas in the wake of fringe elements recently threatening some Christian community members against celebrating the festival. A fringe group in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh had on December 17 issued a circular and threatened the management of all city […]
» Read moreA bill to amend the regulations governing compensation payable for acquisition of immovable property by the Centre for defence and security purposes, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Immovable Property (Amendment) Bill, which was moved by Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, was adopted by a voice vote. Replying to the debate on the Bill, Mr. Puri […]
» Read moreElection results in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh indicate a strong support for politics of good governance and development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as trends showed that the BJP was inching towards victory in the two states. “I bow to the people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh for their affection and trust in BJP. I assure them that […]
» Read moreRahul Gandhi formally took charge as the Congress president at a function where he was handed over the certificate of victory. The 47-year-old is the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to occupy this post and replaced his mother, Sonia Gandhi, who was in office for 19 years. Speaking soon after taking charge, the newly elected president launched a scathing […]
» Read morePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Rahul Gandhi on his elevation as Congress president. “I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure. @OfficeOfRG,” PM Modi tweeted. Earlier today, the Congress named Rahul its new president. I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a […]
» Read moreCongress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was elected unopposed as president of the Indian National Congress here on Monday. Briefing reporters, the party’s central election authority chief Mullappally Ramachandran said Mr. Gandhi will formally take over on December 16. “Since the withdrawal of date/time is over and as there is only one candidate (Rahul), as per Article XVII (d) of the Constitution […]
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