Telangana Congress alleges ‘vote theft’, stresses vigilance for polls

Telangana Congress leaders alleged ‘vote theft’ in recent polls and stressed the need for vigilance during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party has called for transparency in the SIR process announced by the ECI. Congress leaders on Friday alleged “vote theft” in recent elections and stressed the need for vigilance during the … Read more

Reliance ADA Group case: CBI files first chargesheet against RCom

CBI files its first chargesheet against 16, including Reliance Communications, senior executives, and bank officials, in a case linked to the Reliance ADA Group. The charges pertain to the alleged misuse and diversion of large loans. CBI Files First Chargesheet Against RCom, Executives and Banks The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its … Read more

Revanth Reddy fears SIR will delete names of vulnerable from voters list

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy voiced concerns that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists could disenfranchise Dalits, minorities, and tribals. The BJP countered, stating it is a routine ECI exercise to remove fake or invalid voters. Congress Raises Concerns Over Voter List Revision Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy drew the Congress party’s action … Read more

Bangladeshi immigrants flee WB after BJP’s ‘deport’ policy fear jail

Fearing the new BJP-led West Bengal govt’s ‘detect, delete and deport’ policy, numerous illegal Bangladeshi immigrants gathered at the Hakimpur checkpost in North 24 Parganas, attempting to return to Bangladesh to avoid jail and fines. A large group of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants gathered at the Hakimpur checkpost near the international border in North 24 Parganas … Read more

Governor’s address a bold roadmap for new era of Keralam: CM Satheesan

Keralam CM VD Satheesan hailed the Governor’s address as a ‘bold roadmap’ for a new era. The opposition CPI(M), however, slammed the speech for failing to confront the Union government on key issues affecting the state’s welfare. Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday termed the Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s address to the 16th State Legislative … Read more

RANA launches campaign against fake Cambodia immigration notice

RANA and GARC launched a campaign against a fake Cambodian immigration notice targeting African nationals. The Cambodian govt debunked the notice. RANA’s President contacted the Indian Ambassador, who assured protection for the Indian community in Cambodia. The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), New York, under the leadership of its President, Prem Bhandari, and the … Read more

US says ties with India, Pakistan not a ‘zero-sum proposition’

The US clarified its ties with New Delhi and Islamabad stand on their own merit and are not ‘zero-sum’, reaffirming its commitment to a results-driven strategic partnership with India amid questions about upgrading Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a result-driven strategic partnership with India, clarifying that … Read more

India, Italy launch task force on terror financing, maritime security

Italy and India have launched a task force on countering financial support to terrorism and will soon establish a format on maritime security, Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli announced. He also highlighted cooperation on IMEC and industrial ties. Italy has kick-started a dedicated task force with India on countering financial support to terrorism, Italian Ambassador to … Read more