While speaking on the inauguration of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and politics over it Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam said on December 31 that opposing PM Modi is fine but to hate him is not a sign of democracy. He further said, “You can oppose PM Modi & criticise his decisions, but to … Read more
Panaji: The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party have demanded action against the organisers of the Sunburn EDM festival here claiming that they insulted Lord Shiva. While Congress leader Vijay Bhike filed a police complaint at Mapusa on Friday night against the organisers of Sunburn, AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar said the state government should take … Read more
The Congress leadership on Friday distanced from technocrat-cum-Indian Overseas party chairman Sam Pitroda’s statement where he questioned rationale of the build-up for the Ram temple inauguration. “Sam Pitroda’s statement is not an official statement of Congress. He doesn’t speak on behalf of the Congress. It may be his personal view,” said Jairam Ramesh, AICC communication-in … Read more
In the run-up to the 2024 finale, the year 2023 witnessed several key political events that could play a pivotal role in next year’s Lok Sabha elections. The year saw the Congress gaining ground in the South with a victory in Karnataka, while in the North, the political landscape was ceded to the BJP, who … Read more
Young Walt Disney works at his drawing board circa 1930. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive Every Jan. 1, a new batch of books, movies and other artistic creations enters the public domain. Copyright law in the United States is a complicated matter, but at its simplest, what’s happening this year is this: As of Jan. 1, 2024, the copyright … Read more
Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 12:48 IST Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu issues clarification on Rs 350 crore cash haul and said that the money is not linked to the Congress party. (Image: PTI/ANI) The raids went on for 10 consecutive days and recovered over Rs 350 crore in cash, making it the “highest-ever” cash seizure … Read more
The Congress appointed communication coordinators for states on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Party spokesperson Gourav Vallabh has been appointed as the communication coordinator for Karnataka, Radhika Khera has been given the responsibility for Chhattisgarh, Mathew Antony will look after northeastern states and Mahima Singh will look after Assam. The other communication … Read more
“War,” said British philosopher, mathematician and pacifist Bertrand Russell, “does not determine who is right — only who is left.” Those words might be the perfect lens through which to view what probably lies ahead for Ukraine in the coming year as its troops dig in — and dig deep — along a front roughly 960 kilometres wide. … Read more
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge. (File photo/PTI) This was part of a series of meetings organised by the party to strengthen the organisation in every state and prepare itself for the general elections next year The top leadership of the Congress Saturday discussed the party’s preparations in Gujarat for next year’s Lok Sabha elections, with party … Read more
Last Updated: December 17, 2023, 12:00 IST PM Narendra Modi elaborated on the work done by the BJP government in terms of constructing four crore houses for poor in the last nine years, free ration scheme, transformation of Railways, and party’s leadership at local body and Panchayat levels. (PTI Photo) On the ‘united opposition’ formed … Read more
