Former Chief Minister and Punjab Lok Congress leader, Capt Amarinder Singh today said that country’s security and safeguarding the future of Punjab were two top most priorities for the state right now.He also had a dig at Congress leaders for saying that he had a good relationship with BJP leaders. “I don’t care”, he remarked […]
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‘Nava Punjab BJP de naal’: PM Modi says state needs ‘double engine of development’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that Punjab needed a stable government to protect national security. Modi, who was addressing a rally in Jalandhar—his first this election season—amid tight security arrangements, said Punjab needed a government that could protect it.”In Punjab, the NDA alliance will form a government. In Punjab, a new chapter of […]
Wanted to offer prayers at a temple after today’s event, but was told by the police they won’t be able to make arrangements: Modi
Addressing his first rally in poll-bound Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking a swipe at the state’s Congress government over the January 5 breach in his security, said on Monday he wanted to offer prayers at a temple after today’s event, but was told by the police they won’t be able to make arrangements for […]
Karnataka hijab row: High court defers hearing till tomorrow
The Karnataka High Court on Monday adjourned hearing on petitions challenging hijab ban in schools and colleges till tomorrow, news agency ANI reported. During the hearing, advocate Dev Datt Kamat while appearing for the petitioners challenging ban argued that wearing headscarves is an essential practice of the Islamic faith. “The government order is in the teeth […]
Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over unemployment
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment, saying he does not talk about it and black money in his election speeches. Addressing a poll rally here, Gandhi targeted the Narendra Modi-led government over demonetisation and goods and services tax, alleging that only two-three billionaires benefited from them.Stating that his […]
Free education up to university level in govt sector in case Congress returns to power: Channi
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday announced that free education would be provided up to university level in the government sector in case the Congress returned to power. In private sector, the general category students would be provided scholarship on the pattern of SC post matric scholarship scheme, he said.Besides, he promised a […]
Prohibitory orders clamped in Mangaluru in view of hijab row
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped around the 200-metre radius of all high schools within the city police commissionerate limits from Monday till February 19. The move is part of a precautionary measure in view of the hijab controversy. The high schools are reopening on Monday after the holiday declared […]
Muslim sisters quietly leaving house to bless Modi: PM in Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that voting in the first phase of assembly elections and the trend in the second phase has made it clear that the Yogi Adityanath’s government is “coming in full swing.” Listing four trends from the UP assembly elections, PM Modi told a public gathering in Kanpur that people […]
Sitharaman says govt & RBI on same page on cryptos, Das adds internal talks underway
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said there was complete harmony with which her department was working with Reserve Bank of India on all issues, including cryptocurrencies. She said there is a respect towards each other’s domain and priorities keeping the nation’s interests in mind. “Not just on crypto, but on every other thing as well. […]








