Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused Congress of "backstabbing" AAP in Chandigarh mayoral polls by secretly aligning with BJP, leading to BJP's victory. Cheema alleged that this alliance also helped Congress secure deputy and senior deputy mayor posts. He warned Delhi voters against supporting Congress, claiming any vote for them benefits BJP.
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Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government over its drone policies, using a banned Chinese drone, sparking backlash from industry experts. Critics argue his comments undermine India's progress, with substantial contributions from over 400 Indian companies. Questions were raised about Gandhi's legal permissions to fly the drone in restricted zones. He suggested India lacks a strong industrial base for drone manufacturing.
Internal discord in the Punjab Congress surfaces as Sukhpal Singh Khaira criticizes MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh for promoting private maize purchase. Despite party directives, Khaira questions the timing and motives, suggesting disruption ahead of the 2027 elections. Khaira also accuses Rana of promoting privatisation, pointing out unresolved sugarcane arrears and alleged business interests influencing his silence on government criticism.
Social activist Anna Hazare criticizes Arvind Kejriwal, stating that AAP's liquor policy has damaged both him and his party. Hazare emphasizes Kejriwal's shift from integrity to promoting liquor for financial gain, leading to the party's tainted reputation and eventual downfall.
Three days after two-year-old male tiger ST-2402 strayed from Sariska Tiger Reserve, forest authorities tranquillised and rescued it. The young tiger was hiding in a kitchen in Chilki Ka Bas village while villagers stayed indoors. It had injured three people earlier and damaged a forest team's vehicle before being captured.
Tamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter 'roo' in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state's language policy. He criticized Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not responding to financial aid requests but reacting to the inclusion of the Tamil letter.
The Biden-Harris administration has removed three Indian organizations, BARC, IRE, and IGCAR, from the US Commerce Department's Entity List to support US-India relations and energy cooperation. Simultaneously, 11 Chinese organizations were added due to national security concerns. This move aims to bolster US foreign policy objectives and strengthen bilateral ties.
Uttarakhand has excelled in numerous rural development schemes, including DAY-NRLM, DDU-GKY, MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY. The state received recognition, additional targets, and increased allocations for future projects, highlighting significant progress in skill development, employment, infrastructure, and housing initiatives. These efforts have improved living standards and encouraged further development.
Priyanka Gandhi led a rally in Belagavi, criticizing the BJP and RSS for allegedly insulting the Constitution and its architect B.R. Ambedkar. She accused the Centre of anti-Constitutional and anti-poor policies, referencing Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned BJP for creating divisions and troubling Dalits and backward communities.
A US-trained commercial pilot with HIV challenges the Bombay HC against DGCA's certification deeming him fit to fly only with a more experienced pilot due to his HIV status. He claims this stipulation is discriminatory and hampers his employment opportunities.