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"High voter turnout in West Tripura shows people support to BJP, East Tripura to witness even higher turnout": CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 23, 2024 6:58:16 AM IST

Days after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls concluded on April 19, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed that voters in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency had shown their support to BJP referring to the high voter turnout in the Constituency. ... read..

"Their lies failed and grand temple of Ram Lalla built..." CM Yogi criticises opposition parties

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:59:08 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the opposition parties such as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for their scepticism regarding the existence of Lord Ram. ... read..

Punjab: Mohali Police recovers 43 weapons since implementation of MCC

Mohali (Punjab) | April 23, 2024 5:59:03 AM IST

Mohali Police recovered as many as 43 weapons in the city after the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the Election Commission of India that came into force in Punjab on March 16, 2024 for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Kejriwal was not getting proper medical care": Delhi Minister Atishi

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 5:59:01 AM IST

Delhi Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Monday said that after the court's order, it has been affirmed that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been deprived of adequate medical facilities in the jail. ... read..

Siddaramaiah expresses gratitude to SC after Centre assures swift action for drought relief

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 5:58:59 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude towards the Supreme Court after the Centre assured swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea stating that this is a milestone and a success in their long fight for justice and relief. ... read..

Closed tea gardens, minimum wages key electoral issues for Darjeeling; going to polls on April 26

By Ujjwal Roy Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 5:58:57 AM IST

The Darjeeling Hills, known for their tea, is going to the polls in the second round of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 in West Bengal. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Security beefed up in Assam's Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam) | April 23, 2024 5:58:56 AM IST

Ahead of the second phase of polls, tight security arrangements have been made in Assam's Karimganj district under the Karimganj parliamentary constituency. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Police recover cash worth Rs 1.3 crore, jewellery in Mandsaur

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:52 AM IST

Police recovered cash worth around Rs 1.3 crore and four kilograms of silver in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, officials said. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Araku BJP MP candidate Kothapalli Geetha files nomination for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:50 AM IST

BJP MP candidate Kothapalli Geetha filed nominations for the Araku Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives a garland made of free bus tickets

Karnataka | April 23, 2024 5:58:49 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday received a garland made of free bus tickets. The unique gesture was a way to express gratitude for free travel from a female law student. ... read..

"Opposition has been exposed": Anurag Thakur slams Mamata Banerjee after Calcutta HC declares WB recruitment scam null and void

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:45 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur lashed out at the Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the Calcutta High Court on Monday declared all appointments null and void in the selection of candidates in West Bengal government-sponsored ... read..

"No fear, victory assured": Rajnandgaon BJP candidate exudes confidence, brushes aside Bhupesh Baghel challenge

By Shafali Nigam Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 4:58:29 AM IST

BJP candidate from Rajnandgaon constituency Santosh Pandey exuded confidence in winning the Lok Sabha seat, a Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) bastion for over three decades, despite Congress fielding senior leader and former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhup ... read..

"It is hate speech": AIMIM leader Waris Pathan condemns PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 3:58:36 AM IST

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan strongly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, calling it a "hate speech," and questioned the Election Commission for allowing such types of speeches. ... read..

J-K: Security heightened in Rajouri after man shot dead

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 3:58:32 AM IST

Security has been heightened, including the frisking of vehicles in Rajouri, after a man was shot dead by unidentified persons on Monday evening, police said. ... read..

Tripura Pera sellers elated after product receives GI tag

Gomati District (Tripura) | April 23, 2024 3:58:30 AM IST

The Pera sellers of Tripura Sundari temple are elated as the iconic sweet dish which is a part and parcel of the temple's identity was accorded the Geographical Indication tag. ... read..

"It is going to be his term again": Actor Prakash Raj predicts Shashi Tharoor's victory from Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 3:58:29 AM IST

Actor Prakash Raj expressed confidence that Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking re-election from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is going to win this time again. ... read..

Congress Observer for Mandi Sanjay Dutt slams Kangana for "not helping" people during Himachal floods

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 3:58:27 AM IST

All India Congress Committee AICC Secretary and AICC Observer for Mandi Sanjay Dutt slammed BJP's Mandi Lok Sabha seat candidate Kangana Ranaut for "not helping" people of Himachal Pradesh while the state faced biggest ever natural calamity last year and ... read..

"It is hate speech": AIMIM leader Warias Pathan condemns PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 2:58:39 AM IST

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan strongly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, calling it a "hate speech," and questioned the Election Commission for allowing such types of speeches. ... read..

"This has been his tactic to divide": Congress on PM Modi's "mangalsutra" scare

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 2:58:33 AM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "mangalsutra" remarks at Rajasthan's Banswara rally, saying this has always been his (PM Modi) tactic to divide. ... read..

LS polls: Congress releases list of seven candidates for two states

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:57:55 AM IST

The Congress released a list of seven candidates for two states on Monday for the ongoing 2019 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred Padma awards

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:57:46 AM IST

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, tennis player Rohan Bopanna and a host of prominent personalities were conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. ... read..

"Bhupesh Baghel's candidature from Rajnandgaon has made BJP's victory easier": Chhattisgarh CM Sai

By Shafali Nigam Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 12:28:49 AM IST

Exuding confidence in the BJP's victory, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said that Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel's candidature from the Rajnandgain Lok Sabha seat has made the BJP's victory easier. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls : Congress' Tarachand Meena pitted against BJP's Manna Lal Rawat in Udaipur

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:47 AM IST

Udaipur, one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan, will witness a contest between Congress candidate Tarachand Meena and Bharatiya Janata Party's nominee Manna Lal Rawat in the second phase of the general election set to be held on April 26. Th ... read..

Assam Rifles IG Manish Kumar calls on Nagaland Governor

Kohima (Nagaland) | April 23, 2024 12:28:45 AM IST

Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) Major General Manish Kumar called on the Governor of Nagaland La Ganeshan at Kohima on Sunday, a statement from Head Quarters IGAR (N) said on Monday. ... read..

Herbal medicine expert Jamoh Lego bestowed with Padma Shri, says,

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:43 AM IST

After being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, tribal herbal medicine expert from Arunachal Pradesh, Yanung Jamoh Lego expressed gratitude and said that she has finally received recognition for her lifelong dedication to the traditional healing sy ... read..

"India proud of all Padma Shri recipients": PM Modi lauds awardees for achievements in diverse fields

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and said that the country is proud of all the Padma Shri recipients who have achieved success in diverse fields and brought about a positive change in the l ... read..

"Pose serious threat to Delhi Jal Board": Vigilance Dept on participation of ex-consultant in decision making

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:38 AM IST

The Delhi government's Directorate of Vigilance has written to the Anti-Corruption Branch regarding the case of a former Delhi Jal Board consultant who continued to "actively participate" in important water board decisions despite having his services term ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Parmarth Niketan on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti tomorrow

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 12:28:36 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. ... read..

"Battle is to raise voice against our land being captured": Mehbooba Mufti

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 12:28:31 AM IST

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and Lok Sabha Candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mehbooba Mufti held a mega roadshow in Bijbeara in Anantnag on Monday and said that this election is not a battle between PDP and NC, but a bid to raise the voice aga ... read..

There's resentment among BJP leaders over Kangana's candidature from Mandi: Cong leader Naresh Chauhan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 12:28:26 AM IST

Vice President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Naresh Chauhan on Monday said that there has been resentment among the BJP leaders over ticket being given to actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut from Mandi seat for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

LS polls: Tharoor faces two-pronged challenge from BJP, Left to secure fourth term

Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:28:24 AM IST

Former UN diplomat and Congress leader will be seeking a fourth straight term from Thiruvananthapuram constituency, as he is up against a two-front contest against Union Minister of State, Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leade ... read..

'It gives me satisfaction when govt recognizes my work': Veteran politician Ram Naik on receiving Padma Bhushan

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:21 AM IST

Veteran politician Ram Naik, conferred with the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, expressed satisfaction that the Union government has recognized his work. ... read..

J-K DGP reviews security preparedness for upcoming LS polls in Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 12:28:17 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, RR Swain reviewed the security preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in a joint officers meeting held at south Kashmir's Anantnag District on Sunday. ... read..

MCD extinguishes 90 per cent of Ghazipur landfill fire

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:13 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extinguished 90 per cent of the fire that razed at Ghazipur landfill since Sunday evening, said MCD in a statement. ... read..

BJP aims to strengthen hold in Darjeeling, Balurghat as West Bengal readies for LS polls-phase 2

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 12:28:08 AM IST

After three north Bengal seats went to polls in the opening phase of Lok Sabha elections, two more Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongholds-Darjeeling and Balurghat- are all set to go to the polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 (Fr ... read..

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha files complaint against AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 23, 2024 12:28:06 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Hyderabad Madhavi Latha lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against AIMIM chief and Hyderabad party candidate Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi seeks another term from Wayanad as suspense over Amethi continues

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:28:04 AM IST

Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala is set to witness a tough contest between INDIA bloc allies. The Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI), which are part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc are now rivals in Kerala for the key Wayanad seat. ... read..

Ratan Tata Receives honoured with KISS Humanitarian Award

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 23, 2024 12:28:00 AM IST

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata, was honoured with the prestigious Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Humanitarian Award 2021, for his commitment towards social development and corporate leadership on Monday, informed a press release. ... read..

Kerala: Alappuzha to witness fierce three-way contest of heavyweights

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:27:55 AM IST

The Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala is gearing up for a neck-to-neck triangular contest between Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and BJP. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, assesses security situation

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:27:53 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, on Monday and carried out on-the-ground assessment of the security situation. ... read..

Karnataka Minister hopes for early release of funds by Centre for drought relief

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:56 PM IST

On Karnataka State's plea in the Supreme Court seeking financial assistance for drought relief, Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that the Government of India has agreed to take a decision within this week. ... read..

Breast cancer screening, awareness camp organized at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:52 PM IST

Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital hosted a free breast cancer screening and awareness camp on Monday. Around 200 women from Delhi and neighbouring areas availed free screening services at the camp, making it a resounding s ... read..

"Congress making last-ditch attempt", says Amit Shah after Chidambaram criticises PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:44 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the Congress party on Monday after senior leader P Chidambaram criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, calling it a "shame". ... read..

Punjab Police apprehend two arms cartel operatives, recover huge cache of ammunition

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 11:28:40 PM IST

Punjab Police apprehended two arms cartel operatives and recovered various arms and ammunition from them on Monday, said an official. ... read..

BSF apprehends Pakistani national in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 11:28:36 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) troops have apprehended a Pakistani national near the India-Pakistan border fence in Punjab's Amritsar district, the officials said on Monday. ... read..

"Excellent experience": Padma Shri awardee Kethavath Somlal expresses gratitude to Centre

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:33 PM IST

Kethavath Somlal, a renowned Lambadi author who was conferred with Padma Shri, has expressed his gratitude to the central government. ... read..

BJP complains to ECI against Rahul Gandhi for "creating North vs South divide"; demands strict action

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:31 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed a complaint against the Election Commission of India against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Wayanad MP of "conspiring to divide the country" in the name of language and region, and has demanded 'strict acti ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan attends 'Hingula Lok Mahotsav' in Talcher, meets members of Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha

Angul (Odisha) | April 22, 2024 10:29:29 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan attended the historic 'Hingula Lok Mahotsav' and offered prayers at Maa Hingula temple at Talcher in Angul district, Odisha. ... read..

Facing Health Issues, Rahul Gandhi Cancels Campaign program in Wayanad

By Siddharth Sharma Wayanad (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 10:29:25 PM IST

The poll campaigning of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Kerala's Wayanad, which was scheduled to commence on Tuesday, have been cancelled after the leader fell sick due to food poisoning, said party leader AP Anil Kumar. ... read..

Jagan Mohan Reddy known for arrogance, destruction and looting: Chandrababu Naidu

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:22 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is known for his arrogance, destruction and looting. ... read..

Middle-class voting against BJP: Akhilesh Yadav on PM's "Mangalsutra" scare

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:20 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who is part of the INDIA bloc, took on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mangalsutra" remarks at a public rally, saying that the middle class who is also affected by unemployment and ... read..

"Those who identify him with bulldozers...," PM Modi praises Yogi Adityanath

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bringing development to the state and said that Uttar Pradesh is going to become a big hub of "self-reliant India and self-reliant Army." ... read..

"BJP will be wiped in South, halved in North": Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda

Jhajjar (Haryana) | April 22, 2024 10:29:13 PM IST

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) slogan of crossing the 400 mark in the Lok Sabha elections and said that the ruling party will be "wiped" out in the South an ... read..

"BJP will win all the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan," says party's Pali candidate PP Chaudhary

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 22, 2024 10:29:11 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pali Lok Sabha constituency PP Chaudhary said that the party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be bigger than the win the previous time. ... read..

BJP expels KS Eshwarappa from party for 6 years

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:09 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party after the leader decided to contest Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Karnataka's Shivamogga. ... read..

Centre moves SC seeking modification of 2012 verdict in 2G spectrum case

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:07 PM IST

The central government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of the top court's earlier verdict in the 2G spectrum allocation case. ... read..

"Padma Shri is a pat on my shoulder...," Tamil writer RN Joe D'Cruz

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:02 PM IST

After receiving Padma Shri in the field of literature and education, Tamil writer RN Joe D'Cruz on Monday said that this award is a pat on his shoulder. ... read..

Amroha Lok Sabha constituency: Sitting MP Danish Ali in electoral fray against BJP's Tanwar

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:00 PM IST

Amroha constituency, one of the most anticipated seats in Uttar Pradesh, will see a contest between the INDIA bloc's candidate and sitting MP Kunwar Danish Ali and the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Kanwar Singh Tanwar. ... read..

Lok Sabha Election : ECI constitutes task force to monitor heat conditions ahead of each phase

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:53 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting with concerned agencies to understand the developing weather situation and constituted a task force to review the impact of heat waves and humidity before each polling phase for any concerning developm ... read..

Irked by BJP's remark, Youth Congress leaders send copy of Constitution, party manifesto to PM Modi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:47 PM IST

Youth Congress workers on Monday staged a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments about the Congress' statement about a specific community's claim over the nation's resources. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi has Maoist thought process": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna (Bihar) | April 22, 2024 10:28:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his promise of wealth survey in the country, alleging that the Wayanad MP has a "Maoist thought process". ... read..

Chidambaram calls PM Modi's speech in Rajasthan a "shame", says "level of debate sank to a new low"

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:42 PM IST

Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram alleged that the "level of debate has sunk to a new low after April 21," referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in a public rally in Rajasthan's Banswara. ... read..

"Congress will win 20 seats in Kerala...": Sachin Pilot in Wayanad

By Toshi Mandola Wayanad (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 9:29:51 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday exuded confidence in the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc forming a government at the Centre and said that Congress will win 20 seats in Kerala in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Himachal: BJP trying to politicize Palampur attack, says Congress' Rajneesh Kimta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:50 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta alleged on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency, Kangana Ranaut, and her party are trying to politicize the issue of the attack on ... read..

Congress urges ECI for action against PM Modi 'irrespective of status of person' over Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:44 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the party in its petition to the Election Commission of India has urged to take 'appropriate action' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'irrespective of the status of the person' over t ... read..

"We are winning all 29 parliamentary seats in Madhya Pradesh," says MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday showed his confidence in making a clean sweep in the 2024 general elections in the state, stating that the BJP would win all 29 parliamentary seats. ... read..

Congress releases list of 38 candidates for Andhra assembly polls

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:38 PM IST

Congress on Monday released a list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, scheduled to be held next month. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates for six seats

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:36 PM IST

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday declared candidates for six seats for the Lok Sabha elections in the country. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: SAD announces Ranjit Singh Dhillon as party's candidate from Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 9:29:27 PM IST

The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon as party's candidate for the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

UPSC 22nd rank holder meets CM Dhami in Delhi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:24 PM IST

Anshul Bhatt, who secured 22nd rank in the Civil Services Examination 2023 met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Uttarakhand Sadan in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

"Leaders of INDIA bloc are either in jail or on bail": BJP chief Nadda in Chhattisgarh's Bhilai

Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda lashed out at the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc, while addressing a public rally in Chhattisgarh's Bhilai on Monday. ... read..

Satellite imagery shows significant expansion in glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:14 PM IST

The satellite imagery has shown significant expansion in glacial lakes in the Himalayas, especially in India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. ... read..

NIA raids 9 J-K places tied to hybrid terrorists, overground workers of newly formed offshoots

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:29:36 PM IST

In a massive crackdown in the Jammu and Kashmir terror conspiracy case involving Pakistan-backed banned terrorist organisations and their offshoots, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at nine locations across Kashmir li ... read..

Congress to be in 'minus' in Lok Sabha polls in Telangana: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Mahbubabad (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 8:29:33 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that ground reports indicate Congress will fare poorly in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana due to unfulfilled promises made during recent state assembly elections. ... read..

Karnataka Minister lauds Supreme Court for directing Centre to release drought relief fund

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 8:29:18 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao lauded the Supreme Court for directing the Centre to release drought relief funds to the state within a week. ... read..

Allowing UG students direct entry into PhD through NET will improve research output: UGC chairman

General News | April 22, 2024 8:29:11 PM IST

Permitting undergraduate students into PhD programs through the National Eligibility Test (NET) will strengthen the research ecosystem in India and "open up" many opportunities for students at a "very young age" in research, said UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kum ... read..

Congress ki nazar aapki sampatti, mangal sutra par hai: PM Modi lambasts party's "Maoist thinking"

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 8:29:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that Congress has set its 'eyes' on people's hard-earned wealth, property and 'mangalsutra' of women, and plans to seize and redistribute it. ... read..

Tripura: Demdum village residents take to the streets demanding regular water, power supply

Agartala (Tripura) | April 22, 2024 8:29:06 PM IST

Residents of Koi Chandra Para in Demdum village took to the streets to demand regular water and electricity supply in their area. ... read..

UK: Overseas Friends of BJP hosts 'Kavi Sammelan' to galvanize support for BJP in Lok Sabha polls

London | April 22, 2024 8:29:00 PM IST

Overseas Friends of BJP in the United Kingdom (OFBJPUK) organised a 'Kavi Sammelan' on Sunday at the Radha Krishna Temple in Stratford, London, informed a press release. ... read..

"Tremendous interest" among international universities for setting up campuses in India: UGC chairman

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:54 PM IST

Several international universities, including those in North America, Europe, the UK and Australia, are in talks with India for establishing campuses here, said UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Monday. ... read..

NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad receives threats from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 22, 2024 8:28:52 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Monday. ... read..

"First step towards formation of full majority government": BJP's Mukesh Dalal after being elected unopposed from Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | April 22, 2024 8:28:51 PM IST

Mukesh Dalal, the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha who was declared winner from the Surat parliamentary constituency after several withdrawals and disqualifications of opposition candidates, has said that the development symbolises the beginning of a compr ... read..

"Attempt to match-fix": Congress slams BJP after Mukesh Dalal won Surat Lok Sabha seat uncontested

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:49 PM IST

Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after its candidate was declared the winner uncontested from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency and accused it of attempting to "match-fix" a seat "which they (BJP) have won consistently since 1984 Lok Sabha ... read..

Congress is aiming to win 15-20 seats in Karnataka: Mallikarjun Kharge on LS polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 8:28:47 PM IST

Asserting that the people want change in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday, that the party is aiming to register victory on 15-20 seats out of 28 in the state of Karnataka. ... read..

Delhi: 4 including 2 minors held for robbery, stabbing man near Rohini

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:45 PM IST

Four people, including two minors, have been apprehended for allegedly robbing and stabbing a 40-year-old man near Rohini, Sector 20, in Delhi, police said on Monday. ... read..

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP on everyone: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Malappuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 8:28:39 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at the Congress party saying the party focuses only on "one community" while adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) focuses on all communities. ... read..

Lucknow traffic police gets 'AC helmets' to beat the heat

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 8:28:37 PM IST

In a unique move to combat heat waves, the Lucknow traffic police is providing its personnel on duty with 'AC helmets'. ... read..

PM Modi misquoted ex-PM Manmohan Singh in speech, says political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi misquoted ex-PM Manmohan Singh in his speech, said political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla. ... read..

Supreme Court seeks WB Governor office response to plea alleging his inaction in assenting to Bills

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the West Bengal Governor's office's response to a plea over alleged inaction in granting assent to the bills passed by the Assembly. ... read..

"Opposition worried their alliance will fall apart": Rajasthan Dy CM attacks INDIA bloc

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 22, 2024 6:58:32 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari took a jab at the opposition parties on Monday and said that the leaders of the INDIA bloc have been unable to propose a candidate for the Prime Minister because they are worried that the announcement will cause ... read..

"INDI alliance is against the interest of India": BJP leader Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 6:58:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prakash Reddy on Monday took a dig at the INDIA bloc for extending support to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal despite knowing about his "wrongdoings in the Delhi excise policy scam". ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone from border area in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 6:58:27 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Punjab Police recovered a drone from different locations in the border area of Tarn Taran district on Monday, officials said. ... read..

"Is giving job, MSP, the programs of Muslim League?": Kharge hits back at BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 6:58:18 PM IST

Hitting back at the Bharatiya Janata Party over their leaders calling Congress' manifesto having "imprints of Muslim League", Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked how promising employment to youth, MSP to farmers and money to women related to Musli ... read..

Electioneering picks momentum in Rajasthan's Banswara-Dungarpur, BJP faces challenge from Bharatiya Adivasi Party

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 6:58:13 PM IST

Electioneering has picked up momentum in the Banswara-Dungarpur Lok Sabha seat in southern Rajasthan which has a sizeable presence of the tribal community. With three days left for campaigning to end, all candidates are seeking to reach out to a large nu ... read..

Delhi Court declines Kejriwal's plea for personal doctor, asks AIIMS to constitute panel to look after his health

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 6:58:11 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court declined a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to jail authorities to administer insulin and allow him to consult through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes with respect to his acute diabetes an ... read..

Ashish Mishra violates bail conditions by attending political functions: Lakhimpur Kheri victims kin tell SC

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:53 PM IST

Family members of victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Monday, informed the Supreme Court that Ashish Mishra, accused in the case, had been attending various political functions in Uttar Pradesh and violating the interim bail conditions. ... read..

"Requested Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to increase Haj quota...": PM Modi in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 5:58:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned the increase of the Haj quota by Saudi Arabia and said that upon his request to the Crown Prince the Haj quota was increased adding that the visa process has also been made seamless for the Muslim pilgrims ... read..

INSV Tarini with women officers returns to Goa after expedition to Mauritius

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:46 PM IST

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini carrying women officers has returned to its base port at Goa after a historic expedition to Port Louis in Mauritius, showcasing 'Nari Shakti' in the maritime domain, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed from Surat after other candidates withdraw

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:42 PM IST

Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President CR Paatil on Monday congratulated his party's candidate Mukesh Dalal for winning the Surat Lok Sabha seat after all other candidates in fray withdrew their nominations. ... read..

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