BJP government reneged on its promise of economic package to JK: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress Wednesday condemned the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for reneging on its promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and other states. “In Jammu and Kashmir BJP government promised Rs 80,000 crore package, but gave only 31 per cent of it,” Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said. “So was the case […]
Trafficking fears leads to withholding of visas of 90 Pak women
Islamabad: Amidst a raging controversy over Pakistani girls being trafficked to China after fake marriages, the Chinese embassy here has withheld visas of 90 Pakistani brides, according to a media report. China’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Pakistan Lijian Zhao said on Tuesday that 140 applications have been received this year from Chinese nationals, seeking […]
Modi govt harbours an oppressive mindset: Priyanka Gandhi
Gorakhpur (UP): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Wednesday hit out at the Modi dispensation, saying it is not a ‘mazboot’ government but a ‘magroor’ one that harbours an “oppressive” mindset. She alleged that people fighting for their rights were put behind bars on charges of being anti-national and were subjected to atrocities. Addressing an election […]
Stop telling people about clouds and mangoes: Rahul tells Modi
UJJAIN: Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stop telling people about clouds and mangoes. Addressing a rally ahead of the fourth and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi also said Modi should stop talking about “clouds and mangoes” and tell people about issues which matter. Rahul […]
‘Tapsvi’ Modi did nothing for the farmers, youth: Priyanka
Say’s his five year tenure is all about campaigning, no work
Ratlam: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying his five-year tenure saw only “campaigning” and no work. Referring to Modi’s reported “tapasya” (hardwork) remark, the Congress general secretary said “tapasya” destroys arrogance, but the “arrogance” of the Modi government had grown “too big”. Gandhi Vadra alleged Modi did not find […]
Loose ends in Kartarpur Corridor talks will join after elections in India: Pak
Islamabad: Pakistan expects to resume talks with India to finalise the agreement on the Kartarpur Corridor once the new government takes charge in New Delhi, according to a Pakistani media report. The Kartarpur Corridor links Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Narowal with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district in Punjab. The corridor, once operational, […]
250 Cr scholarships scam: CBI carries out searches at 22 locations
New Delhi: The CBI carried out searches at 22 locations Monday after registering a case in connection with alleged irregularities in distribution of scholarships worth Rs 250 crore to disadvantaged students by the Himachal Pradesh government from 2013-2017, officials said. The move comes six days before all the four parliamentary constituencies in the state go […]