Articles by Snehashish Roy
‘NITI Aayog…A cheerleader of PM': Congress snubs think tank's report on poverty
The Congress MP termed the NITI Aayog report on multidimensional poverty “bogus” and called the think tank the “drum-beater” for the PM.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 01:49 PM IST
China's population declines for 2nd year in a row, and so has its workforce
The record-low birth rates and a wave of Covid-19 deaths are attributed to the decline in population of the country.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Congress quips over BJP's 2024 prediction for a 3rd term: ‘Tiger zinda hai'
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled his party's performance in the 2004 general elections and asserted, “History will repeat itself.”
Published on Jan 14, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Union minister's ‘thag’ jibe after Arvind Kejriwal summoned for 4th time
After the summons, the BJP reacted quickly by asking why the Congress party supported the case against Kejriwal and called him “corrupt”.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 01:24 PM IST
‘I love my son, but…’: What Bengaluru CEO wrote on note recovered from suitcase
The six-line note was found inside the suitcase, which was stuffed with the body of the four-year-old Chinmaya, allegedly killed by her mother Suchana Seth.
Published on Jan 13, 2024 12:49 PM IST
‘Prepare to pay a heavy price’: Houthi's strong words to US, UK after airstrikes
A senior Houthi member said the Iran-backed group had initiated retaliatory assaults on the US and UK warships deployed in the Red Sea.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 12:04 PM IST
Who is Houthi's target? Top official says, ‘any country involved with…'
The top official referred to the countries that joined the US-led Red Sea coalition that warned of “consequences” against the Houthi group.
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Bangladesh passenger train ‘set on fire’ days before general election; 4 dead
A senior official said the fire was “clearly an act of sabotage” aimed at scaring people ahead of the election.
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 05:35 AM IST
Rajasthan cabinet expansion likely today; 3 MPs-turned-MLAs may get inducted
The expanded cabinet is likely to induct around 18 to 20 MLAs, which may also see an equivalent mix of caste and regional equations.
Published on Dec 30, 2023 07:48 AM IST
What is India's status in US' report on human trafficking: Making improvement
The latest report noted that India has been making progress with joint efforts between states and the Centre in tackling human trafficking.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 03:20 PM IST
On INDIA bloc's PM face, Pawar says ‘no consequence if not named’; BJP takes dig
Pawar's remark came when some parties of the bloc reportedly concurred to project Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's name as PM candidate.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 01:40 PM IST
‘Am I the only one here?’: Rishi Sunak's Christmas wish with ‘Home Alone’ twist
The UK Prime Minister shares video making best use of his time ‘home alone’ in 10 Downing Street.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 10:46 AM IST
Kamiya Jani clears air amid Jagannath temple visit row: ‘Never eaten beef’
The controversy broke out after a video of the 35-year-old content creator with a BJD leader on Jagannath temple premises went viral on social media.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 01:20 PM IST
Giving dual citizenship to Indians poses challenges: Jaishankar. Know the rules
EAM Jaishankar said there are several challenges in providing dual citizenship to Indians living abroad, however, debate on the matter is still alive.
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 11:07 AM IST
‘Focus on sports’: CM Khattar advises athletes to avoid politics amid WFI row
The Haryana CM said the election of new WFI chief took place democratically and that the players should have accepted the results.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 08:11 AM IST
Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge
The Rajya Sabha Chairperson's response came a day after Kharge wrote to him expressing his concerns over not being permitted to speak on pressing matters.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 06:29 AM IST
Centre refutes IMF's debt warning, recalls ‘far worse’ conditions of US, China
The IMF predicted that India's general debt would exceed 100% of its GDP under adverse circumstances by fiscal 2028.
Published on Dec 23, 2023 09:31 AM IST
J&K L-G says security situation in Kashmir ‘better than in Bengal’; draws flak
L-G Manoj Sinha was attending an event in Kolkata where he launched a veiled attack on Pakistan over “disturbing peace in the valley.”
Published on Dec 23, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Article 370 verdict: What Pakistani media said as SC upholds abrogation decision
Pakistan's media was critical of the verdict which the Supreme Court upheld and said the President was empowered to abrogate Article 370.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 01:52 PM IST
‘Will continue to assist, but…’: Biden warns Israel of changing public opinion
The US President was attending Hanukkah where he vowed continued support for Israel but warned of an overnight change of public opinion.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 08:23 AM IST
On INDIA bloc huddle, JD(U) leader says 'meetings limited to chai-samosas'
The JD(U) leader had earlier faced flak for commending PM Modi after BJP won in three states in the assembly elections.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 02:00 PM IST
Amit Shah snubs TMC MP in Lok Sabha: ‘When we'll be in power in Bengal…’
The Union home minister was defending the abrogation of Article 370 and discussing the developments introduced in the Union Territory since 2019.
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 05:41 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee once told his daughter: Rahul was ‘yet to mature politically’
In her upcoming book, Sharmistha discussed how the former President was certain that Sonia Gandhi wasn't going to make him the PM in 2004.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 10:16 AM IST
‘How is it possible?’: Kamal Nath claims ex-MLAs didn't even get 50 votes
Kamal Nath's claim was in line with Digvijaya Singh's earlier remark on possible tampering with electronic voting machines (EVM).
Published on Dec 05, 2023 04:49 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee 'not aware' of next INDIA bloc meet, Sanjay Raut reacts
The December 6 INDIA bloc meeting will be held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 12:23 PM IST
BJP secures trifecta in Hindi heartland; Telangana to get its first non-BRS govt
BJP marked a three-pronged victory in key states in the country's heartland, while the Congress gained its second win in the south.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Pope Francis once warned Israeli President: ‘Response to terror with terror is…’
The diplomatic exchange between the Pope and Israel's President was never reported by the Israeli administration before as it was deemed “bad”.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 04:42 AM IST
‘Giving timeline is wrong’: Top official on U'khand tunnel rescue operation
As the drilling operation reaches closer to completion, officials say they are prepared in every way to get the trapped men out.
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 11:08 AM IST
‘Not been briefed properly’: BJP MP takes dig at Mahua Moitra, shares LS rules
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey reminded the TMC MP how breaching the confidentiality of questions and answers could lead to ramifications across sectors.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 02:07 PM IST
How Binance, world's largest crypto firm, was linked to Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS
Amid charges of breaking US anti-money laundering laws, Binance has been found enabling transactions for terror groups.
Published on Nov 22, 2023 09:41 AM IST