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JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — triggering protests, walkouts and demands for an apology from lawmakers.CM Omar Abdullah said Thursday that Sharma’s remarks had “angered an entire region”…
J-K CM Omar Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday tabled the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill-2025 in the assembly, becoming the first non-BJP CM to introduce the legislation that seeks to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory of J&K for decriminalising a range of offences and…
With the Union Budget just days away, the manufacturing sector is being seen as one of the main reasons India has stayed economically resilient—even as many countries face slow growth.The Economic Survey 2025–26 has set an upbeat tone, projecting India’s GDP growth at 7.4 per cent for the current financial year. In simple terms, that…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Proceedings in the Karnataka Assembly were disrupted on Wednesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government of phone tapping.The house was in total ruckus following law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil remarks who suggested that the governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was acting on instructions…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly is likely to engage over 100 legislative assistants, including one associate fellow for each of the 70 MLAs, and 35 fellows for the legislative assembly for research work. The fellows will help the MLAs and the assembly with legislative and constituency research work, such as the planning and execution of development…
Actor Vijay’s foray into Tamil Nadu politics with his party TVK mirrors past celebrity transitions, but his decision to quit films entirely sets him apart. While his fan base is large and organized, the success of TVK hinges on converting this popularity into votes, a challenge that has tripped up other stars. NEW DELHI: When…
An unlawful assembly order was issued in Minneapolis on Saturday after federal immigration agents fatally shot a 37-year-old man during an enforcement operation, a second deadly encounter in the city within weeks involving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel. The order came amid growing public anger and intensifying protests against a large federal immigration enforcement…
NEW DELHI: Events unfolded rapidly inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday as Governor R N Ravi walked out of the House without delivering his customary address, alleging, among other things, “inaccuracies” in the DMK government-prepared text, which triggered a sharp response from chief minister M K Stalin.This was the fourth such walkout by Ravi…
Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi walked out of the state assembly on Tuesday before delivering his inaugural address, expressing disappointment over what he said was a lack of respect for the National Anthem. He also claimed that his microphone was switched off during the proceedings.“I am…
NEW DELHI: The Congress is finally in action mode in Tamil Nadu. After a weekend brainstorming with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in the national capital, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has convened a crucial Executive Committee meeting tomorrow to focus on preparations for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. But the…
