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CM uses formal reply to fault Guv's speech, flag fiscal losses

Bengaluru, Feb. 3 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah used his formal reply to the debate on the Governor's address in the State Assembly to deliver a sweeping political and fiscal critique, defending his ... Read More


High-speed rail corridors will be transformative for economy of Uttar Pradesh: Ashwini Vaishnaw

LUCKNOW, Feb. 3 -- A day after seven high-speed rail corridors were announced in the Union Budget, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said detailed project reports (DPRs) for the corridors wi... Read More


JD(U) MLA Anant Singh takes oath in Bihar Vidhan Sabha assembly

Patna, Feb. 3 -- Anant Singh, Janta Dal (United) MLA from Mokama, on Tuesday, took oath as the MLA in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha assembly. Before taking the oath, he touched Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Ku... Read More


Govt: 7,400 Naxals held since 2019, LWE violence down 88% from 2010

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- More than 7,400 Naxals have been arrested, and 5,880 have surrendered since 2019, with incidents of Left Wing Extremism-perpetrated violence coming down by 88 per cent from 1,936 ... Read More


Punitive demolitions persist in UP despite SC ban: Alld HC

Prayagraj, Feb. 3 -- Taking a stern note of alleged demolition drives in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has observed that punitive demolition of structures continues to take place in the stat... Read More


"There can't be bigger betrayal for farmers": Randeep Surjewala seeks parliamentary discussion on India-US deal

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday said that Opposition leaders protested in Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the India-US trade deal, calling it a "betrayal" to farme... Read More


WH Press Secretary Leavitt claims India "committed" to stop Russian oil purchase, will buy from US under trade deal

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) claimed that India has committed to ending its purchases of Russian oil and will instead source crude oil from... Read More


Urea prices: Hooda accuses BJP govt of cheating farmers

Chandigarh, Feb. 3 -- Haryana Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday accused the BJP government of cheating farmers by "reducing" the weight of urea bags while keeping the price the same. Ex... Read More


BJP will form govt in Punjab in 2027: Haryana CM

Chandigarh, Feb. 3 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday expressed confidence that the BJP would form the government in Punjab in 2027, asserting that the change would pave the way fo... Read More


Government sacks Biman MD Shafiqur, puts bureaucrat Humaira in charge

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The government has fired Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shafiqur Rahman after his arrest on charges of torturing a child domestic worker. The... Read More