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Rajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted to Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds While Patel Opposed It
Dec 02, 2025 11:28 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public funds to build the Babri Masjid, which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented. Speaking at a Unity March commemorating Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Singh compared this to the privately funded Somnath Temple and Ram Temple projects, calling Patel a true secular leader while criticizing efforts to diminish his legacy.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Finances 77 Flights With Personal Funds: RTI Documents Reveal
Nov 27, 2025 06:45 pm CST
RTI documents reveal that Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has personally funded all 77 of his flights to Hyderabad, without using any government resources. Official responses from his ministries confirm that Lokesh, son of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, paid for all travel expenses from his personal income, showcasing fiscal responsibility in public office.
Amitabh Kant Advocates for Indian-Made EVs Amid Lokpal's BMW Procurement Controversy
Oct 23, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has purchased a Mahindra XEV9 electric vehicle amid the controversy surrounding Lokpal's plan to acquire seven BMW luxury cars worth Rs 70 lakh each. Kant suggests that officials should support domestic EV manufacturing instead of importing luxury vehicles, highlighting the benefits of "Make in India" initiative and sustainable transportation choices as opposition leaders question the anti-corruption watchdog's expenditure of public funds on luxury vehicles.
No Diwali Gifts With Public Funds: Centre's Message To All Ministries
Sep 23, 2025 03:20 pm CST
No gifts can be given for Diwali or other festive occasions using public funds - the substance of a Finance Ministry order last week to all ministries, government departments, and employees.
CBI Chargesheets Anil Ambani, Rana Kapoor In Rs 2,796 Crore Corruption Case
Sep 19, 2025 12:02 am CST
The CBI filed a chargesheet on Thursday against Anil Ambani and others over alleged fraudulent transactions causing a loss of Rs 2,796 crore to the bank, officials said.