Articles by Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
From ‘Kaali’ to ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, 5 movie posters that created controversy
‘Kaali’ director Leena Manimekalai has found herself in legal trouble over the poster of her film with multiple FIRs filed against her in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Here’s a look at some of the other film posters that received backlash
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 01:33 PM IST
Union minister RCP Singh likely to join BJP in 3-4 months
The JD (U) did not nominate Singh for the Rajya Sabha in May and raised questions over his continuation as a minister amid speculation about his possible defection to BJP
Published on Jul 05, 2022 10:12 AM IST
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Digital India Week, launch schemes
The Prime Minister will also dedicate ‘MyScheme’ to the citizens, which will provide access to government schemes at a single place
Published on Jul 04, 2022 02:02 PM IST
BJP’s two-day national executive meet: Here's what happened
At the event, PM Modi spoke about forming a government in the southern state, while Union home minister Amit Shah predicted that the saffron party will rule for 30-40 years
Updated on Jul 04, 2022 09:40 AM IST
Eknath Shinde: Lesser known facts about the new Maharashtra CM
From driving an auto to his introduction in politics by the then Thane Shiv Sena President Anand Dighe in early 1980s, we look at some lesser known facts about Shinde
Updated on Jul 01, 2022 08:49 AM IST
What political leaders said on Uddhav Thackeray’s resignation as Maharashtra CM
Reacting to the development, the Congress party, an ally of the Shiv Sena in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government along with the Nationalist Congress Party, called it a “sad day” for democracy
Published on Jun 30, 2022 11:00 AM IST
Congress demands EC to launch inquiry into Tripura violence
The Congress slammed the BJP for the alleged violence in Tripura after the recently held bypolls and requested for protection for the Congress workers
Published on Jun 29, 2022 08:18 PM IST
Defeat hate together, says Rahul Gandhi as politicians decry Udaipur hate crime
The hate crime sparked protests in Udaipur and prompted the suspension of Internet services in Rajasthan
Updated on Jun 29, 2022 09:47 AM IST
Mohammad Zubair, Teesta Setalvad arrested for exposing truth, says Mamata
New Delhi, June 28: Opposition parties led by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over the arrest of journalist and co-founder of AltNews Mohammad Zubair and social activist Teesta Setalvad for “trying to expose the truth”
Published on Jun 28, 2022 07:40 PM IST
Editors Guild of India condemns journo Zubair’s arrest
In a statement, it called the arrest “extremely disturbing” as he has done exemplary work in identifying fake news
Published on Jun 28, 2022 01:04 PM IST
Opposition condemns journalist Mohammed Zubair’s arrest
According to Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha, Zubair was allegedly arrested in a 2020 case for which he already had “protection” from the high court
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 11:32 AM IST
Congress submits memorandum to PM Modi seeking withdrawal of ‘Agnipath’ scheme
Despite the opposition’s vehement protests against the scheme, the Indian Air Force today informed that it received around 57,000 applications for enrolment into Agnipath
Published on Jun 27, 2022 04:31 PM IST
Gig economy in India to employ 23.5 million by 2030, says NITI Aayog report
Over 20% of the 7.7 million jobs in India’s gig economy are classified as high-skilled jobs and 31% as low-skilled jobs. The remaining 47% are classified as medium-skilled jobs
Published on Jun 27, 2022 03:45 PM IST
‘Agnipath’: IAF receives nearly 57,000 applications; Cong continues protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Agnipath scheme on June 14 to enlist the youth in the Indian armed forces, who will be referred to as ‘Agniveers’ post induction
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 03:58 PM IST
Maharashtra political crisis: What has happened so far
All 37 MLAs of the Eknath Shinde camp are currently residing at Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, Assam as the ongoing political turmoil in Maharashtra gets murkier day by day
Updated on Jun 24, 2022 08:58 AM IST
ED reduced to ‘enforced directives’ by Narendra Modi government: Congress
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the sitting Wayanad MP, has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald case five times in the past one week
Updated on Jun 23, 2022 02:20 PM IST
Maharashtra crisis: A look at past political power shifts in governments
Maharashtra is witnessing a major political crisis as the ruling party scrambles to maintain its numbers in the legislative assembly
Published on Jun 23, 2022 10:14 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate new commerce ministry office complex, NIRYAT portal today
‘Vanijya Bhawan’ will function as an integrated complex that will be used by two departments under the ministry – the department of commerce, and the department for promotion of industry and internal trade
Published on Jun 23, 2022 08:21 AM IST
India has second highest pre-trial detainees among Commonwealth nations: Study
The report — ‘Guilty Till Proven Innocent?’ — stated that amongst Commonwealth nations, India is in the second position with 488,511 individuals in 1,306 prisons as of 2020
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 01:07 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi ‘harassed’ by ED for raising voice against BJP, Modi govt: Congress
Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi claimed that the Centre is trying to divert people’s attention from their “half-baked” Agnipath scheme
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 04:32 PM IST
Election Commission to announce Presidential poll schedule today
President Ram Nath Kovind’s five-year term ends on July 24. The election for the next President must be held before the completion of the incumbent President’s term.
Published on Jun 09, 2022 01:34 PM IST
BJP to hold national executive meet in Hyderabad next month
NV Subhash, a BJP spokesman, said the venue of the meeting shows the party’s keenness to change the political dynamics of Telangana, where elections are due in 2023
Published on Jun 08, 2022 03:22 PM IST
Modi to inaugurate Biotech Start-up Expo tomorrow
Biotechnology department and BIRAC are organising the two-day event themed ‘Biotech Startup Innovations: Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
Published on Jun 08, 2022 09:51 AM IST
Ministry seeks sign language interpreters in govt meetings
In a letter to secretaries of all central ministries and departments, social justice and empowerment secretary Anjali Bhawra requested “provisions of sign language interpreters at meetings/seminars/workshops organised by the ministries/departments”.
Published on Jun 07, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Modi to kick off ‘iconic week celebrations’ of finance, corporate affairs ministries
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the programme is simultaneously being organised at 75 locations across the country
Updated on Jun 06, 2022 08:55 AM IST
Resort politics: A regular feature for political parties
BJP lawmakers stayed at a five-star hotel in Mumbai before the party’s government was formed in Karnataka in 2016
Published on Jun 03, 2022 08:30 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi summoned by ED in National Herald case - A look at his other cases
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday issued fresh summons to Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi to join the investigations in the alleged National Herald money laundering case
Updated on Jun 02, 2022 08:47 AM IST
Congress’ Azadi Gaurav Yatra concludes in Delhi in the presence of Sonia Gandhi
Over the last 56 days, the padayatris travelled through Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, covering around 1,200 kilometres
Published on Jun 01, 2022 02:08 PM IST
Unicorns hit a century, reflects spirit of New India: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
Highlighting the contribution of local startup leaders, Sridhar Vembu and Meera Shenoy, PM Modi said, “Today, we have ample mentors that are creating a support system for startups in the country. I am confident that in the future, India will reach new heights in the startup world.”
Updated on May 30, 2022 02:25 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Congress attacks Centre after 52 kg drug seizure from Mundra port
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday seized 52 kg cocaine that landed at the Mundra Port in Gujarat. It was smuggled into the country in a consignment of common salt from Iran.
Updated on May 27, 2022 06:39 PM IST