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Congress leader Randeep Surjewala meets family of Hubballi murder victim, assures justice

Hubballi (Karnataka) | April 25, 2024 11:00:58 AM IST

Congress General Secretary and Karnataka-in charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday visited the house of Hubballi murder victim Neha Hiremath and assured her family, justice in the case. ... read..

JDU leader shot dead in Bihar's Patna

Patna (Bihar) | April 25, 2024 11:00:52 AM IST

Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Saurabh Kumar was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Patna on Wednesday night, police said. ... read..

"I am strong contender, will contest 99.9 pc": Brij Bhushan hints at contesting from Kaiserganj again

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 11:00:48 AM IST

As speculation over Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj seat deepens, sitting MP Brij Bhushan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers, said on Wednesday that there are 99.9 per cent chances that he will contest from the seat. ... read..

"Case has been handed over to CID": Surjewala after visiting Hubbali murder victim family

Hubbali (Karnataka) | April 25, 2024 11:00:47 AM IST

AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, who met the family members of slain student Neha Hiremath in Hubbali said that the case has been handed over to CID, adding that the government have decided to hand over the matter fo ... read..

LS polls: Madhya Pradesh BJP chief VD Sharma eyes victory in Khajuraho again, to face AIFB candidate RB Prajapati

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:00:43 AM IST

Khajuraho, one of the 29 Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh will go to polls on in the second phase of General elections. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police recover China made drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran district

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | April 25, 2024 11:00:38 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Punjab Police recovered a drone from a farming field adjacent to village Khemkaran in the border area of Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Wednesday evening, officials said. ... read..

"BJP has a history of mass killing': TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams BJP over assassination attempt on Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 11:00:31 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday reacted sharply to the alleged assassination attempt on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, saying that "BJP has a history of mass killing and murder." ... read..

Assam Rifles recovers heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore in Manipur's Jiribam

Jiribam (Manipur) | April 25, 2024 11:00:27 AM IST

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Jiribam Police, apprehended two individuals with 30 soap cases of heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore from Manipur's Jiribam district, an official said. ... read..

Indian Army's Pune institute trains religious teachers of all faiths and commissions them as Junior commission officers

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 11:00:25 AM IST

A one-of-a-kind Army establishment in Pune, the Institute of National Integration (INI), trains religious teachers from different faiths who serve with Army units and formations across the country. ... read..

"Despicable and appalling": BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj hit out at Congress over Sam Pitroda's remarks on wealth creation

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:59:18 AM IST

BJP leader and party's candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Bansuri Swaraj criticised the Congress Party over the alleged plan to impose inheritance tax in the country and said that it is appalling that the Congress is talking about redistribut ... read..

People in hill areas want to support Congress: Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Manipur polls

Imphal (Manipur) | April 25, 2024 6:59:16 AM IST

Ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the troubled north-eastern state to be held on April 26, Manipur Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said that people in the hill areas want to support his party. ... read..

J-K Police, paramilitary forces hold flag march in Reasi ahead of second phase of LS polls

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 6:59:14 AM IST

Ahead of polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26, police along with paramilitary forces held a flag march in various parts of the Reasi town in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"I am Azad, will continue to do so:" Ghulam Nabi Azad takes dig at Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 6:00:12 AM IST

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad took a dig at former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti and said that he has never been part of any BJP government while both of them had been allies of th ... read..

LS polls: 857 polling stations, 87 companies of paramilitary forces, 4000 police deployed in outer Manipur for 2nd phase elections

Imphal (Manipur) | April 25, 2024 6:00:10 AM IST

In view of the second phase of the election slated for April 26, as many as 857 polling stations, 87 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 4000 state police have been deployed in outer Manipur. ... read..

Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai attacks Congress, asks Rahul Gandhi to distribute his 'benami asset'

Gadag (Karnataka) | April 25, 2024 6:00:03 AM IST

Former chief minister and BJP candidate from the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency Basavaraj Bommai hit out at the Congress and asked Rahul Gandhi to distribute his 'benami assets', before speaking about the re-distribution of the nation's property. ... read..

Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi all took husband's surname: Tripura royal scion on opposition's surname allegations

Agartala (Tripura) | April 25, 2024 4:59:57 AM IST

Founder of Tipra Motha and royal scion of Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Wednesday hit back at the Congress party after allegations were raised against her sister's surname and stated that it is Indian tradition to take the surname of husband after ... read..

TMC lodges complaint with ECI against Suvendu Adhikari over derogatory remarks against West Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 4:59:53 AM IST

West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday complained to the National Commission for Women seeking action against Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for allegedy using derogatory words, on multiple occasions, agains ... read..

Neha Hiremath murder case: NSUI workers protest outside college campus in Karnataka's Hubballi

Hubballi (Karnataka) | April 25, 2024 4:59:50 AM IST

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) workers on Wednesday carried out a protest outside the BVB college campus in Karnataka's Hubballi over the murder of 23-year-old Neha Hiremath. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Girls outshine boys in class 10th, 12th state board exam

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 4:59:46 AM IST

Girls outperformed boys in the class 10th and class 12th Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MP board) examinations whose results were announced on Wednesday. ... read..

Appointment of CPS: Next hearing in Himachal HC to be held on May 8, 9

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 4:59:43 AM IST

The hearing on the matter of appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries which began on Monday has now been listed for May 8 and 9 by the Himachal Pradesh High Court. ... read..

"LS polls taking place at very unusual time when Constitution, democracy in danger": Congress' Vivek Tankha

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 4:59:34 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Congress party, Vivek Tankha on Wednesday said that the general elections 2024 are taking place at a very unusual time when the Constitution and the democracy are in danger. ... read..

BJP files complaint to ECI against Congress for alleged malicious, false, unverified ads

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 4:59:31 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation complained to the Election Commission for alleged malicious, false, unverified and defamatory advertisements by the Congress party in all notable newspapers. ... read..

Delhi: Ice cream vendor stabbed to death near India Gate; accused on run

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 2:59:19 AM IST

An ice cream vendor has been stabbed to death near India Gate in the national capital, police said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi recalls old days of working with Chouhan in parliament, says "want to take him with me again"

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 1:59:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday recalled the old days of working with former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan in parliament and said that he wanted to take the latter with him again. ... read..

Congress hates India's constitution, its identity, has no idea of country's family values: PM Modi

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 1:59:10 AM IST

Continuing his sharp attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the party "hates the country's constitution, hates identity of India" and is preparing to cut the quota of SCs, STs and OBCs and to implement reservations ... read..

"She cried for terrorists": Nadda hits out at Sonia Gandhi for 'crying' over Batla House encounter

Madhubani (Bihar) | April 25, 2024 1:59:08 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Wednesday fired a fresh salvo at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi stating that she had shed tears for terrorists killed in Batla House encounter in 2008. ... read..

Kolkata: Alipore Zoo makes special arrangements for animals suffering from heatwave

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 1:59:00 AM IST

Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata is stepping up its efforts to care for animals impacted by the intensifying heat wave. ... read..

Umar Khalid bail case: No terror case is made out, repeating a lie doesn't make it a truth, his counsel argues

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:00:36 PM IST

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid's counsel on Wednesday argued that no terror case is made against him and that his name was repeated in the charge sheet of Delhi police. ... read..

Congress' Ganesh Godiyal calls PM Modi's Mangalsutra remark "regrettable"

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 24, 2024 11:00:34 PM IST

Congress candidate from Garhwal Lok Sabha seat Ganesh Godiyal on Wednesday condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mangalsutra remark and said that the PM makes such statements that the party is forced to oppose them. ... read..

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation extends metro service beyond scheduled time in view of Lok Sabha polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 11:00:32 PM IST

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has extended the Metro Service in Bengaluru beyond the scheduled time of 11.55 pm to 00.35 am on April 27 ahead of Lok Sabha polls in the metro city on April 26. ... read..

"Busy auctioning Prime Minister's chair...": PM Modi says INDIA bloc considering 'one year one PM' formula

Betul (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 11:00:26 PM IST

Hitting out at the INDIA bloc, which has formed alliance against the BJP in several states for the Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi on Wednesday said there are some media reports that there is a discussion in the opposition alliance of 'one year one PM' formula a ... read..

SC seeks clarification from ECI official on pleas seeking 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:00:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought answers to some queries from the Election Commission of India while hearing a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). ... read..

BJP will win more seats in Karnataka than it did in previous Lok Sabha polls: Party's state chief Vijayendra

Ujire (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 11:00:16 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra has exuded confidence that the party would win more seats in the Lok Sabha elections as compared to the previous elections. ... read..

SC directs HP govt to look into purpose of RPWD Act for mothers bringing up children with special needs

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:00:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh govt to reconsider the entire aspect of the grant of Child Care Leave to mothers, including making special provisions consistent with the objects and purpose of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Ac ... read..

BJP's Ganesh Karnik criticizes Sam Pitroda's 'inheritance tax' remarks, says 'He is illiterate'

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 11:00:02 PM IST

Karnataka BJP leader Ganesh Karnik has strongly criticized Sam Pitroda, the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, for advocating a US-like 'inheritance tax' in the country, saying that "he is illiterate." ... read..

Excise Policy case: Delhi Court reserves order on K Kavitha's bail plea

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:00:00 PM IST

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has reserved its order on regular bail of Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. ... read..

As tea industry sinks, Darjeeling looking for alternate sources of income

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 10:59:58 PM IST

The tea industry in Darjeeling has been a major contributor to its economy, but recently there has been a reduction in the export of tea and the industry's income. ... read..

Campaigning for second phase of Lok Sabha polls ends in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | April 24, 2024 10:01:06 PM IST

Campaigning for the second phase of polls in five parliamentary constituencies in Assam scheduled on April 26 ended on Wednesday. ... read..

Assam: BJP sets Karimganj hopes on growing trade with Bangladesh

Karimganj (Assam) | April 24, 2024 10:00:53 PM IST

Ahead of the second phase of polling in Assam for the 18th Lok Sabha, on April 26, the ruling BJP in the state has set its hopes of retaining the prized Karimganj constituency on the development of public infrastructure to support trade. ... read..

Palampur stabbing incident: CM Sukhu accuses Jairam Thakur of "playing politics"

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 10:00:51 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has accused former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jairam Thakur of "playing politics" over the Palampur stabbing incident. ... read..

"There is no threat to Constitution," says Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 24, 2024 10:00:50 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday denied the charge that there is a threat to the Constitution and accused the Congress of misleading the people. ... read..

Lok Sabha poll: Campaign ends in 8 UP constituencies for second phase

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 10:00:42 PM IST

Campaigning for the second phase of polling slated for April 26 in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh came to an end at 5 PM on Wednesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Kannauj; to file nomination tomorrow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 10:00:39 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will contest the general elections from Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency, the party said on Wednesday, just days after it declared Tej Pratap Yadav as its candidate from the seat. ... read..

Campaigning ends for 89 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 10:00:35 PM IST

The high-octane campaigning for the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections came to an end on Wednesday evening with top leaders of the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc making a last-gasp effort to woo voters. ... read..

"He has torn up reforms like he had torn ordinance": Deve Gowda criticises Rahul Gandhi over Congress manifesto

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 10:00:26 PM IST

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo HD Deve Gowda has criticised the Congress party's manifesto over claims that the party wants to carry out wealth redistribution in the country. ... read..

"This is India, not America," says former CM Chouhan on Sam Pitroda's inheritance tax remark

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 10:00:21 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday slammed the Congress party over Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda advocating an inheritance tax saying Congress should tell first that this is India not America and ... read..

"Changing campaign pitch of BJP a sign of defeat": Akhilesh

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 10:00:19 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pointed to the changing tone and tenor of the BJP's campaign pitch, ahead of the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha on April 26, claiming it was a sign that the ruling party at the Centre was unnerved and had se ... read..

Congress hates Dalits, backward classes and tribals, does vote bank politics in name of secularism: PM Modi

Betul (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 10:00:15 PM IST

Accusing the Congress of "killing the basic values of social justice" in the name of secularism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said its government in Karnataka had tried to snatch the reservation for backward classes by categorising the entire ... read..

Assam: Poll authority begins distribution of election material for Karimganj parliamentary constituency

Karimganj (Assam) | April 24, 2024 10:00:06 PM IST

Preparations for the parliamentary election in 07- Karimganj HPC have concluded as the campaign process came to an end at 5 pm on Wednesday, the official said. ... read..

"Fake president of Shiv Sena didn't attend Pran Pratishtha due to fear of Sonia Gandhi": Amit Shah attacks Uddhav Thackeray

Amravati (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 10:00:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya temple and alleged that the latter turned down the invitation to the event due to 'fear' of ... read..

Firing outside Salman Khan's house: Accused interrogated for three hours

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 9:59:56 PM IST

Delhi crime branch officials on Wednesday reached Mumbai and interrogated the two accused arrested in the Salman Khan firing case. ... read..

UP Dy CM ties Pitroda's 'inheritance tax' remark to Congress' 'internal strategy'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 9:59:54 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Sam Pitroda, who heads the Congress' overseas chapter, over his alleged advocacy of 'inheritance tax' in the country on the lines of the US, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the former articulated the ' internal strategy' o ... read..

"She is ignorant, befooling people": Himachal minister slams Kangana Ranaut

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 9:59:52 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Horticulture and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi slammed actor-turned politican Kangana Ranaut for "comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lord Vishnu", saying that Kangana is ignorant and befooling the people. ... read..

ITBP, CRPF, police stage flag marches to boost confidence in Naxal-hit Rajnandgaon ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 9:59:50 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Rajnandgaon constituency on April 26, security forces including ITBP, CRPF, and local police on Wednesday conducted a series of flag marches in the Naxal-affected Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District. ... read..

"Ilu-Ilu going on between Congress and Communists": Amit Shah takes a dig at INDI Alliance

Alappuzha (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 8:01:38 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday held an election rally in Alappuzha for BJP candidate Sobha Surendran. ... read..

Indian Army conducts training for 1104 J-K Police officers, trainees in Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 24, 2024 8:01:36 PM IST

In a significant stride towards enhancing security and fostering peace in the region, the Army in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police has undertaken joint training activities aimed at increasing synergy, interoperability and understanding the stre ... read..

"Pitroda has done an x-RAY of Congress manifesto": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi attacks Congress on inheritance tax controversy

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:01:29 PM IST

National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sudhanshu Trivedi, on Wednesday addressed a press conference and stepped up the attack on Sam Pitroda saying that Pitroda has done such an x-ray of the Congress manifesto, that now even Rahul Gandhi c ... read..

WB teachers' recruitment case: state govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court decision

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:01:28 PM IST

The West Bengal Government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court decision that declared the entire panel of 2016 School Service Commission teachers' recruitment null and void, cancelling all appointments of teachers and non- ... read..

"Grateful to PM Modi for the way he worked for development of Madhya Pradesh": CM Mohan Yadav on PM's visit to state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 8:01:26 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday expressed pleasure at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state, welcomed him and said that he is grateful to the PM for the way he worked for the development of the state. ... read..

Apple slashes Vision Pro production amid plummeting demand

Washington | April 24, 2024 8:01:22 PM IST

Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset appears to be facing a significant setback as reports emerge of a substantial cut in production orders. ... read..

DRI Mumbai seizes 9.67 kg of gold being smuggled from Africa

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 8:01:15 PM IST

On a specific intelligence that gold smuggled from Africa through Mumbai International Airport was being processed at a melting facility to remove the foreign markings and was being diverted to the local market, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DR ... read..

"They seem frustrated, making absurd remarks...election not going in their favour": Priyanka Gandhi hits out at PM Modi, BJP leaders

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 8:01:13 PM IST

Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders for their repeated attacks on Congress, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that they "seem frustrated and are making absurd statements" as Lok Sabha elections do not seem to be go ... read..

Congress refutes claims of party planning inheritance tax, shares old clip of BJP MP calling for estate tax

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:01:09 PM IST

Refuting Bharatiya Janata Party's claim that Congress aims to impose inheritance tax in the country, party leader Jairam Ramesh said that it was former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi who abolished the Estate Duty in 1985. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Court hears arguments on charges, counsels press for postponement

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:01:07 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday heard arguments of CBI on charges against the accused in the Delhi Excise policy case. ... read..

SS Ahluwalia files nomination as BJP candidate; set to take on Shatrughan Sinha in Asansol Lok Sabha seat

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 8:01:02 PM IST

Former Union Minister Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday filed his nomination as the BJP candidate for West Bengal's Asansol Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

Delhi HC summons Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai, others in a defamation case filed by BJD MP Pinaki Misra

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:00:52 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday summoned Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai and others in a defamation suit filed by BJD MP and Senior Lawyer Pinaki Mishra for levelling allegations of corruption against him and using defamatory words by calling him "Canning L ... read..

70 people hospitalised UP's Ambedkar Nagar; food poisoning suspected

Ambedkar Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 8:00:51 PM IST

Around 70 people in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar were hospitalised on Wednesday after they allegedly suffered from food poisoning. ... read..

"Congress has no issues and agenda," says Rajasthan Dy CM Diya Kumari

Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) | April 24, 2024 8:00:47 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that BJP will win all the 25 seats in the state and ... read..

"Tried to introduce religion-based census in armed forces": Rajnath drops bombshell on Cong amid wealth survey row

By Saurabh Trivedi

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 8:00:45 PM IST

Amid the furore around wealth redistribution, an idea Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly said would be followed up on and implemented if his party was voted to power; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said previous Congress governments at th ... read..

Goa CM offers prayers at Mahalaxmi Prasanna Temple on his birthday

Sankhali (Goa) | April 24, 2024 8:00:39 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant offered prayers at Shree Mahalaxmi Prasanna Temple, Sankhali on the occasion of his birthday on Wednesday. ... read..

Need to address inequities in access to malaria prevention services: WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:00:19 PM IST

On the eve of World Malaria Day, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Saima Wazed said that there is a need to address the stark inequities that persist in access to malaria prevention, detection, and treatment services. ... read..

"Congress tried to introduce religion-based census in armed forces": Rajnath drops bombshell amid wealth survey row

By Saurabh Trivedi

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 8:00:12 PM IST

"To not implement whatever promise he gives, that is Modi's guarantee": Kharge's jibe at PM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 8:00:08 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday over his promises in the run-up to the parliamentary elections and alleged that 'Modi's guarantee' is to not implement whatever he promises. ... read..

Patra Chawl redevelopment case: ED attaches assets worth Rs 73.62 cr assets of Sanjay Raut's close aide

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:00:06 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached immovable properties worth Rs 73.62 crore in the Patra Chawl redevelopment case belonging to Pravin Raut, an alleged close associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, the agency said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Is he of a sound state of mind?": RLD's Malook Nagar on Sam Pitroda's 'inheritance tax' remark

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 8:00:02 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda, over his advocacy of a US-like inheritance tax in the country; Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Malook Nagar on Wednesday questioned his 'state of mind'. ... read..

"People of Wayanad want to say goodbye to Rahul Gandhi": BJP candidate K Surendran

By Toshi Mandola

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 8:00:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Wayanad, K Surendran, who is pitted against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has affirmed confidence in coming out victorious and said the people of the constituency want to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Nitin Gadkari faints due to heat during poll rally in Maharashtra

Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 7:59:58 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted on stage while speaking during a poll campaign in Maharashtra's Pusad on Wednesday. ... read..

Campaigning ends for 88 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 7:59:43 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu attends convocation of probationers of Indian Forest Service

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 24, 2024 7:59:41 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation of the probationers of the Indian Forest Service of Vocational Training Course undergoing training at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun on Wednesday. On this occasion, the President presented ... read..

Neha Hiremath murder case: Accused sent to 6-day CID custody

Hubbali (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 7:59:39 PM IST

The accused in the murder case of Neha Hiremath, daughter of Niranjan Hiremath, a Congress councilor in the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation was sent to a 6-day Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody. ... read..

Odisha is first state in India to present separate agriculture budget: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Hinjili (Odisha) | April 24, 2024 7:59:36 PM IST

BJD chief and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicked off the election campaign from Hinjili constituency on Wednesday. He stated that Odisha is the first state in India to present a separate agriculture budget. ... read..

Mumbai: At least three fall into septic tank of under-construction building

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 7:59:34 PM IST

Around three to four people fell into a septic tank of an under-construction building in Mumbai's Malad area on Wednesday, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. ... read..

AICTE launches model curriculum framework for BBA programs

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 7:59:32 PM IST

The Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Professor T.G. Sitharam, inaugurated the Model Curriculum Framework for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) courses on Wednesday. ... read..

National Commission for Backward Classes criticises OBC quota for Muslims in Karnataka

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 7:59:30 PM IST

The National Commission for Backward Castes has criticised the Karnataka government's decision to categorise the entire Muslim community in the state under the OBC category and said that it is causing 'injustice' to the OBC community. ... read..

"Who said this should be done in India, why is BJP in panic?": Pitroda plays down inheritance tax suggestion as party distances itself from comment

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:02:05 PM IST

Sam Pitroda's comments on debating a possible inheritance tax law in the country have snowballed into a major controversy. With several leaders of the BJP tearing into Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday attempted to clarify his ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Om Birla eyes hattrick of wins in Kota, to face Congress' Prahlad Gunjal

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:02:01 PM IST

Kota, one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan will go to polls on Friday in the second phase of General elections. ... read..

Congress kept minorities as only as vote bank: BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 24, 2024 4:01:59 PM IST

As the war of words continues to rage between Congress and BJP over the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment on the former's manifesto, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from South Chennai, Tamilisai Soundararajan on W ... read..

"We must invest in resilient infrastructure today for a better tomorrow": PM Modi

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:54 PM IST

Emphasising the need for investment in resilient infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the focus should shift towards resilience in infrastructure once relief and rehabilitation are carried out after a disaster strikes. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Three killed after a speeding car hits lorry in Nellore district

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 4:01:44 PM IST

Three people have been killed and two were injured critically when their speeding car hit a lorry from behind near the Musunuru toll plaza in Kavali here early morning, police said. ... read..

Delhi Court grants time to Arvind Kejriwal to file response to ED's reply

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:42 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday granted time to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to file a rejoinder on the replies filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on his two revisions against summons issued to him. The trial court had issued a summons ... read..

"This is Modi Ji's 5G mega scam..." says AAP MP Sanjay Singh on request of centre on 2G spectrum case

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:35 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of orchestrating a "5G mega scam." In a critique, Singh alleged that the Modi administration prioritizes his friends over the nation. ... read..

"After Pitroda's remarks, Congress completely exposed": Amit Shah tears into Congress on inheritance tax suggestion

Kochi (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:01:28 PM IST

Taking a jibe at the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that after the comments of the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda advocating an inheritance tax like law, the party has been completely exposed. ... read..

"PM Modi scared of Congress' revolutionary manifesto" says Rahul Gandhi, backs redistribution of wealth

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had panicked after seeing the Congress' "revolutionary" manifesto. ... read..

INDIA coalition discuss staggered power sharing formula along with seat share in alliance talks

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:14 PM IST

As news reports emerge about seat sharing alliance talks among political parties of the 'INDIA' coalition political grouping, it has also been learnt that the top rung involved in seat negotiations are also discussing possible arithmetic for power sharing ... read..

"Congress does not want Indians to pass on their property to their children": PM Modi

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 4:01:12 PM IST

Amid a political slugfest over Congress's "wealth redistribution" poll promise, Prime Minister Narendra Mod hit out at the remarks made by Congress' Sam Pitroda advocating an 'inheritance tax' like law saying that the Congress does not want the countrymen ... read..

"This decade will be a golden era for youth," says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik as he kickstarts his election campaign

Ganjam (Odisha) | April 24, 2024 4:01:04 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Naveen Patnaik started his election campaign on Wednesday from his home turf of Hinjili Assembly Constituency in Ganjam district and said that the coming decade will be a golden era for youth of the st ... read..

PM Modi is afraid of invisible voters, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:01:00 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a press conference in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was afraid of invisible voters and that's why he is always criticizing the Congress party. ... read..

"Sam Pitroda's views are not of Congress, PM Modi is rattled...": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:00:57 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that remarks made by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, on the inheritance tax law do not reflect the stand of the party adding that Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to divert the att ... read..

2024 LS polls: election campaigning in Kerala to end today 6 PM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:00:51 PM IST

With Kerala going to the polls on April 26, election campaigning in the state for the Lok Sabha election will end today (April 24) at 6 PM. ... read..

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