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Yogi Adityanath (ANI Photo) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister claimed that development cannot be divided on the basis of caste, religion or region Yogi Adityanath Wednesday said the government is committed to doing welfare and developmental work “without bias or discrimination”.He points out that a discrimination-free system reflects Rama Rajya (an ideal of just, moral, people-centered…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (PTI photo) New Delhi: The Karnataka Assembly was disrupted on Wednesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government of phone tapping.The House was in an uproar following comments by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, who suggested that Governor Thawarchand Gehlot was acting on instructions received…

New Delhi: The final moments of the Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were marked by repeated landing attempts and poor visibility, before the plane crashed and burst into flames near the runway threshold at Baramati.Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said preliminary data indicated poor visibility during landing. He…

NEW DELHI: He was ‘Dada’ to supporters and a headache to opponents – a working politician with a sharp tongue and sharp instincts. Ajit Pawar Never stopped chasing the top job and his politics always bore the impatience of a man running out of time. A six-time deputy chief minister, feared for his authority, respected…

File Photo: Prime Minister Modi with President Draupadi Murmu (Photo Credit: ANI) New Delhi: President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the opening day of the 2026-27 budget session, outlining the Union government’s vision for social justice, inclusive growth, national security and the goal of a developed India.The President delivered…

Ajit Pawar New Delhi: Ajit Anantrao Pawar, popularly known as “Dada” in Maharashtra’s high-level political circles, was a dominant force in state politics whose life ended when he crashed at Baramati in Pune district.Pawar was known for his blunt, no-nonsense style and his firm grip on Maharashtra’s political landscape. Known for his good command and…

NEW DELHI: Even as hospital deliveries have resumed post-Covid, India has recorded a sharp rise in babies dying just before birth in the post-pandemic period, according to a large national study analyzing births between 2019 and 2022. The findings point to serious gaps in pregnancy care—losses that are often overlooked and privately lamented.The increase was…

Shakeel Ahmed (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Day after calling Rahul Gandhi “Darpok” (coward) and “insecure”, former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that his residence was threatened with attack. He shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp message which he alleged was circulated by party members, calling on district and assembly level leaders to burn…

New Delhi: India on Monday marked its 77th Republic Day with events across the country commemorating the adoption of the Constitution. The celebrations highlight India’s democratic journey, cultural heritage and military prowess. The Kartavya Path in New Delhi was the focal point of national events, attracting top leadership, foreign dignitaries and thousands of visitors.President Murmu…

New Delhi: Kerala’s Kollakkail Devaki Amma Ji (92) is among the ‘unsung heroes’ selected for this year’s Padma Award for their consistent work in environmental conservation.Amma has been honored for her forestry work in the state. He transformed the coastal sandy land of Alappuzha into a living sanctuary and created a dense green cover with…