Asian Games: Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal withdraws on medical grounds

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal has pulled out of the Asian Games in Nagoya on medical grounds after suffering from cramps and body ache. In contrast, fellow fighter Suchika Tariyal has secured a medal by reaching the semi-finals. Indian MMA Fighter Varun Sanyal Withdraws from Asian Games India’s MMA fighter in the 77kg category, Varun … Read more

“People and allies discontented”: Dravidar Kazhagam’s K Veeramani targets TVK alliance

  Dravidar Kazhagam President K. Veeramani on Sunday targeted the ruling alliance, claiming that dissatisfaction had emerged among both voters and parties supporting the government, and alleged that the administration was being run as a “show” rather than through governance. Veeramani made the remarks while leading the ‘Periyar Walk’ in Tiruchirappalli to mark the 148th … Read more

BJP-RSS ‘hollowed out’ education system: Congress

The Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP-RSS had “hollowed out and corrupted” the education system and said leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was standing with students demanding accountability. The party’s remarks came a day after Rahul Gandhi criticised what he called a “rotten system”, particularly in education, alleging that it … Read more

“Ram Lagan Maurya’s killing in Ayodhya painful; accused should be arrested”: MP Chandrashekhar Azad

Azad Samaj Party chief and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Sunday expressed concern over the killing of Ram Lagan Maurya in Ayodhya, calling the incident “very painful” and said that the accused should be arrested. Speaking to reporters here, Azad said that such incidents were usually heard about in other places, but witnessing a bomb-related … Read more

“Congress meets disaster wherever Rahul goes”: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai hits out at Rahul Gandhi

 Launching an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student interaction in Indore, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that the Congress party faces ruin wherever Gandhi campaigns, asserting that his latest outreach in Madhya Pradesh will yield the same disastrous outcome. Dismissing the Congress leader’s … Read more

“Muslims should not feel they are outsiders in India”: Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Hamid Ansari’s remarks

All India Imam Association (AIIA) president Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Sunday reacted to former Vice President Hamid Ansari’s remarks on ” Hindu extremism” and RSS, saying that Muslims should not feel like outsiders in India and calling for action against statements targeting any community. Speaking to ANI on Ansari’s remarks, Rashidi said, “Hamid Ansari sahab, … Read more

Mamata’s Nandigram bypoll backing of Congress signals Bengal Oppn reset

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to back the Congress candidate in the Nandigram assembly bypoll marks a striking turn in the relationship between the two parties, which have been political rivals in the state for decades. The move has also come at a turbulent time for Banerjee’s faction, with the Trinamool Congress’ … Read more

“I will question Vijay if he fails to perform after one year”: Prakash Raj says its too early to judge TVK’s work

 Actor Prakash Raj has called for a one-year grace period for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s government, saying it is too early to assess its performance after just 120 days in office and that he would question the government if it fails to deliver after a year. Speaking to the media in Tiruchirappalli, where he … Read more

SIR really means ‘Shah Instigated Removal’ of voters: Congress

The Congress on Sunday alleged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to large-scale deletions of voters and accused the Election Commission of conducting an exercise that disproportionately affects economically and socially disadvantaged sections. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh described the SIR as a “Shah Instigated Removal” of … Read more