NEW DELHI: A political row erupted in RS Tuesday during Question Hour after BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya raised encroachment of Kolkata Port land and said the area had been publicly referred to as “mini Pakistan” by the Kolkata mayor, a Trinamool MLA.Amid protests from opposition MPs, particularly TMC, MoS ports, shipping and waterways Shantanu Thakur…
NEW DELHI: Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for a net zero pathway for the transport sector which includes phasing out diesel vehicles and focusing on cleaner technologies, as well as tightening Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms.“The transition strategy should begin with the phased elimination of polluting diesel vehicles and the adoption of lower-emission…
NEW DELHI: Discussion on the no-motion confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker is likely to take place on March 9, news agency ANI reported citing sources.This comes after opposition parties put in motion the process to oust Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker, alleging that he had acted in a “blatantly partisan” manner in the House…
JAMMU: J&K legislators voiced concern on Tuesday over the US trade deal’s potential impact on Kashmiri apples, with many describing it as a “death blow”.“They (Centre) have told America it can send as much fruits and apples as it wants at zero duty and we will buy it here. Where has their sympathy for Jammu…
Union home minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: A massive security deployment is planned in Puducherry’s Karaikal ahead of Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit on February 14, with nearly 500 police personnel to be stationed across the region for protection and crowd control at his public programme. Personnel from the Puducherry Police and…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that he enjoyed the support of all 136 MLAs as opposed to 80 MLAs, reportedly claimed by some sections, amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state.However, he had earlier clarified that there was no ambiguity over the leadership question in the state government, adding…
As much of the Western world recoils from Donald Trump’s return to the White House, India’s reaction looks strikingly different. The Munich Security Report 2026 presents Indian public opinion on US President Donald Trump as distinct from that of most Western democracies, marked by relatively higher approval of his policies, rising concern about US economic…
Violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The Manipur government on Tuesday suspended internet and data services across Ukhrul district for five days, citing a volatile law and order situation following fresh violence in the area. The shutdown covers mobile data, broadband, VPN and VSAT services and came into effect at 11.30 am on…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar reaffirmed on Tuesday that there is “no confusion” regarding the leadership issue within the state government, asserting that his understanding with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah had already been clarified before the Congress high command.Speaking to reporters before departing for New Delhi, Shivakumar addressed…
NEW DELHI: Leaders from the Left parties on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court seeking action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a now-deleted video that allegedly depicted violence against Muslims.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N V Anjaria took note of the plea after senior…
