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Abhishek Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: A West Bengal BJP leader on Wednesday lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several others, alleging large-scale irregularities in the implementation of the “Sebaashray” programme.The initiative is Abhishek Banerjee’s flagship healthcare outreach scheme in South 24 Parganas district, which includes his…

Mahua Moitra alleged that BJP workers threw eggs and vegetables at her office. NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra on Wednesday accused Bharatiya Janata Party workers of attacking her by pelting eggs and vegetables at her office in Krishnanagar.In a post on X, Moitra shared a video in which a large crowd was seen…

Complaint filed over alleged conspiracy to topple TVK-led Vijay government NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu Police arrested 3 people over an alleged horse-trading bid aimed at destabilising Vijay-led government. The action followed allegations by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA N Ilaiyaraja, who claimed he was offered Rs 35 crore to influence his vote on a…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of mocking Hindus after some of its workers allegedly performed a havan while portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna on his birthday.In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video in which SP workers were…

Sagarika Ghose to join CJP protest (PTI images) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose has announced that she will join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar this evening , where activists have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated examination paper leaks and…

NEW DELHI: The special investigation team probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was granted a 15-day extension on Wednesday to expand the scope of the investigation and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into all aspects of the case.The SIT will continue its investigation with the aim of taking the case…

NEW DELHI : With India’s public services, examinations and welfare systems moving deeper into digital platforms, the Centre has said cybersecurity is now among its “highest priority” areas, even as officials cautioned that no digital system can be declared permanently secure.The word of caution comes against the backdrop of recent cyber concerns around public digital…

Priyank Kharge demands E20 rollback (ANI images) Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Wednesday targeted the Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in his X post over the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol).He alleged that the government has admitted before the Supreme Court that ethanol blending is still an “experiment” despite millions of…

Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke on late Tuesday updated about climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition while posting on X saying he has lost 2 kilograms.The update comes as the hunger strike enters Day 4, with supporters expressing concern over his deteriorating health.In a post on X, Dipke wrote, “Good morning from Jantar Mantar….

Free navigation in Hormuz essential: PM Modi to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian NEW DELHI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian briefed PM Modi about the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward in a phone call, said the Indian govt. On X, Modi said he reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait…