Parliament has passed a bill giving Vande Mataram legal protection against insult, similar to the national anthem. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Vande Mataram will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, which will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a…
Protesters continue march despite police action in Ranchi NEW DELHI: Echoing scenes from Bihar where student protesters recently danced under police water cannons, Jharkhand job aspirants on Monday broke followed suit as police turned water cannons on them during their ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi.Thousands of protesters breached multiple barricades while marching towards the…
Kwatra issued a “Myth vs. Reality check” on the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. NEW DELHI: India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday defended the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), saying the changes are aimed at improving transparency, governance and oversight of foreign funds.In a series of posts on…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday made an emotional appeal to floor leaders of all parties to end the logjam in the Lower House and allow Parliament to function without disruptions.During a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, Birla urged floor leaders to “let the voice of the people be heard”, news…
Police deployed water cannons as the crowd pushed through successive barricades before resorting to a lathi charge to prevent further movement. Police on Monday used water cannons, tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge as thousands of students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. The protesters attempted…
MEA condemns attack on Indian embassy in Slovenia NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy premises in Slovenia’s Ljubljana, by “anti-India elements”, and urged Slovenian authorities to take action against those responsible.In a statement, the MEA said, “We condemn the defacement of the premises of our…
Amit Shah set to respond in Parliament on student protest crackdown NEW DELHI: Union Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said Union home minister Amit Shah is prepared to respond in Parliament on the student protest crackdown, while asking opposition members not to disrupt the proceedings when the statement is made.“The offer made by…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday questioned Congress’ silence over the recent conviction of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 sexual assault case.In a press conference, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Congress and other opposition parties of having a “one-dimensional, one-sided and prejudiced” thinking on issues like freedom of expression or the…
SC allows Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad on diplomatic passport NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday allowed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks in September for eye treatment.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant allowed the travel but imposed several conditions.Banerjee can travel only on his diplomatic passport…
Prasanna Kumar Patro maps out green tourism roadmap to 2047 Uttarakhand Forward 2.0 is the second edition of The Times of India’s flagship video series spotlighting the state’s journey of growth, innovation and transformative governance. Through exclusive conversations with policymakers, administrators, industry leaders, educationists and experts, the series explores the ideas, initiatives and vision shaping…