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Siddaramaiah signals exit at meeting with ministers as Karnataka prepares for transition

India, May 28 -- Siddaramaiah on Thursday informed his Cabinet colleagues that he will step down as the Karnataka chief minister, signalling the start of a leadership transition within the Congress go... Read More


Vijay Kedia wants LTCG tax on equities abolished - says long-term investors must be rewarded

New Delhi, May 28 -- India's long-running debate over taxation of equity investments has once again returned to the spotlight after veteran investor Vijay Kedia made a direct appeal to Finance Ministe... Read More


Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls

New Delhi, May 28 -- The former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party repeatedly sexually abused two girls in crimes dating back four decades, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday in openi... Read More


"Will keep fighting against criminal forces": Siddaramaiah rejects Rajya Sabha offer, says "will continue in state politics"

Bengaluru, May 28 -- As Karnataka gears up for a possible leadership change, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday said he has submitted his resignation "voluntarily" after a suggestion from... Read More


'TDP will lead if others don't': CM Chandrababu Naidu backs 33% women's quota in legislatures

Amaravati, May 28 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telugu Desam Party President officially backed a proposal to implement a 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bo... Read More


Delhi LG reviews heatwave relief operations; dedicated cooling zones set up across 8 districts

New Delhi, May 28 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday evening reviewed the relief operations and preventive measures being undertaken in view of the prevailing heat wave in ... Read More


Prime Minister urges citizens to take precautions amid soaring temperatures across India

Mumbai, May 28 -- Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has urged citizens across the country to take all possible precautions amid soaring temperatures being witnessed in different parts of India. Modi urged... Read More


India, Singapore hold 16th Defence Policy Dialogue, reaffirm robust bilateral partnership

Singapore, May 28 -- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue with Permanent Secretary (Defence), Singapore Joseph Leong, on Thursday. The Ministry of Defence ... Read More


Arunachal: 24-hour bandh disrupts normal life in Itanagar over illegal structure allegations

Guwahati, May 28 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A 24-hour bandh called by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) disrupted normal life in the Itanagar capital region on Thursday, Ma... Read More


MCG begins work on model solar-powered public toilets

India, May 28 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a Rs.4.13 crore project to construct modern model public toilets equipped with solar power systems and advanced civic amenitie... Read More