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New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, branding it the “Bhrasht Janata Party” and alleging that its so-called double-engine governments have devastated people’s lives through corruption, abuse of power and arrogance. In a strongly worded statement, Gandhi claimed that BJP-ruled states are witnessing a breakdown of governance where human lives have been reduced to mere statistics. He alleged that corruption has become deeply embedded in the system, operating openly under the banner of development, while the interests of the poor, workers and…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced a comprehensive three-year nationwide campaign to combat drug abuse and trafficking, calling the drug menace a form of narco-terrorism aimed at destroying the country’s future generations. The campaign will begin on March 31 and continue through 2029, with clearly defined targets, timelines and regular performance reviews. Chairing the ninth apex-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre in New Delhi, Shah said the drug problem goes far beyond routine law and order challenges. He warned that narcotics pose a direct threat to national security by undermining the physical health, mental capacity…

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said that India’s Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to introduce constitutional amendments and restructure its higher military organisation, signalling deep vulnerabilities exposed during the operation. Speaking at the Pune Public Policy Festival 2026 at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, General Chauhan said Pakistan’s post-operation changes reflected an implicit acknowledgement that its existing command and control mechanisms had failed under pressure. He noted that the restructuring undertaken by Islamabad revealed serious flaws that became evident during the conflict. The CDS highlighted that Pakistan abolished the position of Chairman of…

New Delhi: The Ayodhya administration has imposed a comprehensive ban on the sale, supply, and delivery of non vegetarian food items and alcoholic beverages within a 15 kilometre radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The move is aimed at maintaining the religious sanctity of the temple town and addressing concerns raised by residents and visitors. The decision follows complaints that non vegetarian food was still being made available in parts of Ayodhya despite earlier restrictions. Authorities found that some establishments were bypassing the ban by supplying such food through online delivery platforms. In response, the administration has now extended the…

New Delhi: United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor returned to the country on Friday, expressing optimism about the future of bilateral relations and highlighting what he described as “incredible opportunities” for cooperation between the two nations. His arrival comes at a time when India US ties continue to expand across strategic, economic, and security domains. Shortly after landing, Gor shared a message underscoring his enthusiasm about resuming his diplomatic responsibilities in India. He conveyed confidence that the partnership between the two democracies is poised for further growth, reflecting shared interests and long term strategic convergence. Gor was formally sworn…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Cricket Association President and former Ranji Trophy cricketer Mahesh Dessai has been appointed as Team Manager for the upcoming India versus New Zealand international series to be played in India. The appointment marks a proud moment for Goa cricket and highlights the growing national recognition of the state’s cricket administration. Dessai’s selection is seen as a reflection of his extensive experience in the sport, both on and off the field. Having represented Goa as a player and later contributing as an administrator, he has been credited with strengthening the state’s cricket structure through disciplined governance…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to name its vice president, Valmiki Naik, as the new State president in Goa, party sources confirmed on Friday. The decision follows a period of leadership uncertainty after Amit Palekar resigned from the post, taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the recent Zilla Panchayat elections. The party was left without a clear leader after interim president Srikrishna Parab, appointed as General Secretary (Organisation), also stepped down. AAP’s Goa in-charge, Atishi, visited the State on Friday to hold consultations with office bearers and party workers to address the leadership…