Congress condemns killings in Manipur, says governments failed to use constitutional powers properly

New Delhi: The Manipur unit of the Congress on Thursday alleged that the recurring violence in the state was due to the inability of both the state and central governments to properly exercise their constitutional powers.The statement came a day after three suspected militants shot dead three church leaders in Kangpokpi, and one in Noni…

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EC announces Phase III of SIR: 16 states 3 UTs to be covered – check list | India News

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the conduct of the third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) covering 16 states and 3 Union Territories. It will not include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the poll body said.“The Election Commission of India has ordered the conduct of special intensive revision (SIR) in…

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VD Satheesan named next Kerala chief minister as Congress ends suspense | India News

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday chose VD Sathisan as the Chief Minister of Kerala. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front.The decision was finalized by the Congress leadership after discussions among…

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89 killed as thunderstorm batters Uttar Pradesh | India News

LUCKNOW: At least 89 people were killed after a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and strong winds swept across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts, according to an official state damage report.The worst-hit districts include Prayagraj, where 21 died, Sant Ravidas Nagar, 14, Fatehpur, 11, and Mirzapur, 10. Several other districts,…

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