Despite enhanced allocation for TN, some 'crying' for more funds : PM's veiled reference to DMK

Rameswaram, Apr 6 (UNI) In a veiled reference to ruling DMK's oft-repeated charge that the BJP-led Government at the Centre has neglected Tamil Nadu and has not allocated enough funds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Centre has provided increased allocation for the State over the last 10 years but still some people are 'crying' for more funds.

Spirit of Indian Constitution is to treat all citizens equally: Om Birla

New Delhi/Tashkent Apr 6 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday highlighted the inclusive and welfarist nature of the Indian Constitution, stating that it treats all citizens equally, providing them with equal opportunities, and integrating the marginalised and backward sections of society into the mainstream of progress.

Former Kerala Min M A Baby elected as CPI-M Natl Gen Secy

Madurai, Apr 6 (UNI) Former Kerala Minister and Rajya Sabha member M A Baby was elected as the National General Secretary of the CPI(M) here on Sunday.

PM should give assurance that no seat reduction under delimitation : Stalin

Chennai, Apr 6 (UNI) Accusing the BJP-led government at the Centre of being hellbent on reducing the strength of Tamil Nadu in the name of delimitation, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Sunday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should allay the fears and promise that no Parliamentary seats would be reduced under the exercise.

Indian Navy renders critical medical help to Pakistani crew in Central Arabian Sea

New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand, operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a fishing vessel operating around 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.

Gill, Rutherford power GT past SRH after Siraj burst

Hyderabad, Apr 6 (UNI) Gujarat Titans cruised to a commanding seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, with skipper Shubman Gill's classy half-century and Sherfane Rutherford's power-packed finish complementing Mohammed Siraj's fiery four-wicket spell.

BJP conspiratorial party, spreads hatred in society: Akhilesh

Lucknow, Apr 6 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the controversy in Sitapur over the removal of statues of great men like Mahatma Buddha and Babasaheb is pointing towards a big political conspiracy.

Cong stages black flag protest against PM's visit

Chennai, Apr 6 (UNI) The Congress party on Sunday staged black flag protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's to Tamil Nadu condemning the BJP-led Government for not releasing due share of funds to the state under various schemes.

Rahul to hold 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do' yatra in Begusarai on Monday

New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said on Sunday that he will visit Begusarai in Bihar on Monday and hold "Palayan Roko, Naukri Do" (stop migration, give jobs) yatra.

A day after raids, CBI register 7 cases in TN illegal mining scam

Chennai, Apr 6 (UNI) A day after conducting raids in multiple locations in connection with the Rs 5,832 crore illegal mining scam in Tamil Nadu, CBI on Sunday registered seven cases in this connection.