Delhi LG sanctions enquiry against officials of Revenue Department, under Section 17A of POC Act, 1988

New Delhi – Sticking to his avowed stance of zero tolerance against corruption, Delhi LG VK Saxena, approved investigation by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) against three officials of Revenue Department, GNCTD, under Section 17A of POC Act, 1988, a press release said on Thursday. He has also directed the Vigilance Department to submit the case…

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Congress holds ‘Buddhi Shuddhi Path’ peace prayers, condemns violence against Bangladeshi Hindus

Lucknow- Congress members on Thursday organised a peace prayer, “Buddhi Shuddhi Path” (prayer for wisdom), to condemn the atrocities against the Hindu community in Bangladesh and to urge the government to ensure justice and promote unity. The event included a ‘havan’ (ritual fire ceremony) and prayers for the victims, seeking peace for the souls of…

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Delhi HC rules convict without permanent address in Delhi can still be granted furlough, highlights reformation, rehabilitation

New Delhi : The Delhi High Court recently ruled that a convict without a permanent address in the national capital cannot be denied furlough. The Court emphasized that furlough serves as both a reward for good behaviour and a recognition of the convict’s reformation, demonstrated by their conduct within the prison. It provides an opportunity…

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Arvind Kejriwal praises Punjab Police for foiling bid on Sukhbir Singh Badal’s life

New Delhi : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday praised the Punjab Police for successfully thwarting an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling the bid on Badal’s life part of a conspiracy against Punjab and “Punjabiyat.” “First of all, I would like to congratulate the…

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“This is not a matter of foreign policy”: BJP’s Hema Malini urges central govt to provide security to Krishna Bhakts, Sanatani brothers

New Delhi – Amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini on Thursday urged the central government to provide security to Krishna bhakts and Sanatani brothers in Bangladesh, stressing that the issue was more a matter of emotions than foreign policy. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Malini said, “We…

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“Distressed by behaviour of opposition,” says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi – Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday expressed his distress over the constant protests by INDIA bloc since the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament. Rijiju accused the opposition of “disrupting” the parliamentary proceedings and “creating drama” outside the house. “I am very distressed by the behaviour of the opposition parties…

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Putin lauds PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy, says Russia willing to invest

Moscow- President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘India-first’ policy and the ‘Make in India’ initiative and expressed Russia’s willingness to establish manufacturing operations in India. Addressing the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow, President Putin drew parallels between Russia’s import substitution programme and India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.The two-day forum started…

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Sachin Pilot stays at farmer’s house, discusses growers’ concerns in village chaupal

Jaipur- Congress General Secretary and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot continued his tour of the Tonk Assembly Constituency in Rajasthan for the second day on Thursday, visiting several villages including Baroni, Govindpura (Hatouna), Charai (Soran), and Chimanpura (Bamor), where he engaged with the local residents. Sachin Pilot also inspected the ongoing construction of the…

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