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Congress Working Committee to meet today to approve manifesto for Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 8:56:38 AM IST
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet on Tuesday to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. ... read..


BJP MLAs submit reply on breach of privilege notice by Himachal Speaker
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 8:56:36 AM IST
The nine Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who were issued breach of privilege notice by Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, filed their reply to the Speaker on Monday. ... read..


Cyber crime victims should dial helpline number in case of any fraud: Haryana DGP
Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 19, 2024 8:56:34 AM IST
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasized the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He warned that in today's digital landscape, where online transactions and the use of UPI or Net Banking are on the rise, cyber criminals e ... read..


Popular Bollywood actors meet Uttarakhand CM Dhami, discuss possibilities of film production
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 19, 2024 8:56:32 AM IST
Popular Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Raj, Tripti Dimri and Mallika Sherawat met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Monday evening. ... read..


Punjab CEO holds meeting with political parties, apprises about key election process
Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 19, 2024 7:56:51 AM IST
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C, convened a meeting with representatives from major political parties in the state to discuss essential aspects of the upcoming elections. ... read..


Lok Sabha Polls: PMK to announce seat sharing deal with BJP today
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 7:56:48 AM IST
A day after the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) announced that it has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both the parties are slated to have a seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. ... read..


ED, CBI have become goons of BJP: Atishi on ED's statement
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 6:57:04 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi claimed that the statement issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Arvind Kejriwal proves that central probe agencies like the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have become "goons" of the Bharatiy ... read..


Karnataka: Cash worth over Rs 3 lakh seized at Hubli
Hubli (Karnataka) | March 19, 2024 6:56:59 AM IST
Cash worth Rs 3,82,000 was seized at Sulla road check post at Karnataka's Hubli on Monday, police said. ... read..


People exude confidence in PM Modi during Coimbatore roadshow, say 'Will surely be PM third time'
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 5:57:15 AM IST
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday, the excited crowd gathered to get a glimpse of him, expressed confidence that he would win a third term in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Odisha govt asks District Collectors to prepare for likely heatwave conditions during elections
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 19, 2024 5:57:10 AM IST
The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has urged all district collectors to prepare a contingency plan in view of likely heatwave conditions in the state from March to May when Odisha will be witnessing simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and the A ... read..


Part of ongoing anti-piracy operation: Admiral Hari Kumar on Navy's Arabian Sea operation
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2024 4:57:10 AM IST
After the Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on the pirate ship MV Ruen, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said that the exercise was part of an ongoing anti-piracy operation since 2008 and piracy sudden ... read..


Indian Navy's Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashes during routine training sortie in Kochi
Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2024 2:57:23 AM IST
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or Searcher of the Indian Navy crashed during a routine training sortie at INS Garuda in Kochi on Monday. ... read..


Lok Sabha polls: BJP holds core committee meetings to discuss on candidates for various states
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:25 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday convened core committee meetings at the party headquarters to deliberate on potential candidates for various states for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..


"Congress not getting candidates to contest as they fear PM Modi's wave," says Karnataka BJP president
Shivamogga (Karnataka) | March 19, 2024 1:56:24 AM IST
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra looked charged up after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state and called the visit a morale booster for the party workers. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: PMK announces alliance with BJP for Lok Sabha elections
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 1:56:22 AM IST
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday announced that the party has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Lok Sabha polls: Congress leader Rohan Gupta withdraws candidature from Ahmedabad East
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 19, 2024 1:56:18 AM IST
Congress leader Rohan Gupta on Monday announced his decision to withdraw his candidature from the Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat owing to his father's "serious medical condition." ... read..


Bihar: Lovely Anand, wife of gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan, joins JDU ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Patna (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 11:58:02 PM IST
Hours after the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached a seat-sharing agreement in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Lovely Anand, wife of gangster turned politician Anand Mohan, joined the Janata Dal (United) on Monday. ... read..


Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 2 hrs
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:58:00 PM IST
The post-midweek-March sun has become a little unbearable though still there is a slight nip in the air. The Meteorological office has predicted the possibility of rainfall and hailstorms in isolated parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the next 2 ... read..


FIR against Bhupesh Baghel has nothing to do with elections, says Chhattisgarh Dy CM Sao
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:59 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said after an FIR was registered against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel that there is no political vendetta and arrest has nothing to do with the upcoming polls. ... read..


Andhra: Shrimp and seafood processing providing better income, employment opportunities for women
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:55 PM IST
The employment and income for women in Andhra Pradesh have grown vastly in the last decade with the spurt in shrimp farming and processing. ... read..


"Whatever action was taken, was done as per rules": Himachal Deputy Speaker on disqualification of six rebel Congress MLAs
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Speaker Vinay Kumar has said the action against six Congress rebel MLAs, who were disqualified, had been taken as per rules and the assembly secretariat will reply to the notice issued following hearing in the Supreme Court. ... read..


"We discussed strategies, candidates for Lok Sabha polls": Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha chief Aiswarya Biswal
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 18, 2024 11:57:42 PM IST
The BJP Odisha state election committee held a meeting recently and discussed how the party is going to improve the state which has not improved in 24 years, said Aiswarya Biswal, the President of Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha and a core member of the Odisha e ... read..


HAL working towards delivering first LCA Mark-1A fighter to IAF by March 31, looking to deliver twin-seater trainer jet too
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:57:37 PM IST
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is working towards delivering the first LCA Mark-1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force by the end of this month. ... read..


One arrested in stabbing case in Delhi's Alipur area
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:57:35 PM IST
A man has been arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly stabbing a woman with a knife in the Alipur area of New Delhi, a police official said. ... read..


Jharkhand DGP holds meeting with police officers of five states to ensure free, fair Lok Sabha polls
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 18, 2024 11:57:30 PM IST
Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh chaired an inter-state virtual co-ordination meeting with senior police officers from neighboring states to ensure fair elections. ... read..


"Kejriwal can't escape from the truth," says Punjab BJP chief after Delhi CM skips ED summons
Chandigarh | March 18, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST
Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday criticized Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, after the latter skipped the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) summons, stating that the truth of their corrupt practices cannot be hidden and will inevitably emerge ... read..


Mamata Banerjee has many such 'Rajeev Kumars' on her payroll: Sukanta Majumdar after ECI removes West Bengal DGP
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST
West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Monday welcomed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar by the ECI, saying that Kumar's removal was inevitable due to his compromised position and inability to conduct a fair election. ... read..


Punjab Govt must issue white paper on 2 years of borrowings, expenditure and income: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Patiala (Punjab) | March 18, 2024 11:57:17 PM IST
Former President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said in a press release posted on X that the Punjab government must be held accountable for this "drastic decline in investment", dire ... read..


Lok Sabha polls 2024: Order issued to ban carrying of licensed arms in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 18, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Srinagar District Magistrate issued an order on Monday imposing a complete ban on carrying licenced arms in the district. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi doesn't know the 'ABC' of Indian culture": BJP's leader Satyabrata Panda
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 18, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST
BJP leader Satyabrata Panda on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is once again facing backlash following his 'Shakti' remark at the concluding rally of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Panda said that the Waynad MP doesn't know the 'ABC' of Indian ... read..


"BJP trying to send everyone behind bars": AAP leader Gopal Rai hits out at BJP
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:57:02 PM IST
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai took a jab at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday and accused the BJP of misusing central agencies. ... read..


Police ready to conduct free and fair election: New Chandigarh DGP
Chandigarh | March 18, 2024 10:56:56 PM IST
After taking charge as the new Director-General of Police in Chandigarh, Surendra Singh Yadav, declared on Monday that the UT's police force is fully prepared to ensure a free and fair election. ... read..


"We are here to tell what we are going to do in the coming 100 days": BJP leader Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:52 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from North-East Delhi Lok Sabha seat Manoj Tiwari on Monday announced to update the general public about their party's plans for the development in the coming 100 days and vowed to continue this step. ... read..


Thank PM Modi for the way he gave respect to our party: LJP chief Chirag Paswan
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:50 PM IST
Regarding the seat sharing in the NDA in which LJP will contest five seats, party's national president Chirag Paswan said on Monday that he would like to thank PM Narendra Modi for the way he gave respect to their party. ... read..


IAF warplanes conduct trial run on highway airstrip in Andhra's Baptla
Baptla (Andhra Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 10:56:48 PM IST
In a remarkable display of military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and cargo planes were seen conducting a trial run on the highway airstrip located in Korisapadu, Baptla District. ... read..


Supreme Court grants bail to Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas in arms license case
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:44 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son, Abbas Ansari in an arms license case. ... read..


Centre notifies appointment of 5 additional judges as permanent judges of Allahabad High Court
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:41 PM IST
The central government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday notified the appointment of five additional judges of the Allahabad High Court as permanent judges. ... read..


Centre notifies transfer of three different HC judges to Telangana HC
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:39 PM IST
The central government on Monday notified the transfer of three different High Court judges to the Telangana High Court. ... read..


Gujarat: Student of Vadodara Gotri Hospital raped by senior; accused arrested
Vadodara (Gujarat) | March 18, 2024 10:56:33 PM IST
A senior medical student was arrested for allegedly raping a junior at Vadodara Gotri Hospital, police said. ... read..


"BJP will win all 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat," says State BJP chief Patil
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 18, 2024 10:56:31 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President CR Patil on Monday expressed confidence over winning all the seats in the state. ... read..


Telangana: Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar joins BRS
Siddipet (Telangana) | March 18, 2024 10:56:29 PM IST
Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, who resigned as Bahujan Samaj Party's Telangana unit president earlier, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday. ... read..


NDA decides seat-sharing for 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar; BJP to contest 17, JD-U 16
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:58:08 PM IST
The ruling National Democractic Alliance has reached seat-sharing agreement in Bihar for the Lok Sabha polls with the BJP set to contest 17 seats and JD-U 16. ... read..


Jai Ram Thakur alleges violation of Model Code of Conduct in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 9:57:59 PM IST
Leader of the opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur, has alleged that the ruling Congress party violated the Model Code of Conduct in the state. He accused the state government of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) i ... read..


PM Modi pays tribute to 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blast victims
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 9:57:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts on Monday at the culmination of his roadshow in Coimbatore. ... read..


In setback for Mayawati's BSP, MP Sangeeta Azad joins BJP
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:55 PM IST
In a second big blow for the Mayawati-led BSP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, BSP MP Sangeeta Azad, who represents Lalganj in Uttar Pradesh, joined the BJP on Monday. ... read..


MHA notifies tribunal to examine ban on both factions of Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:52 PM IST
Central Government on Monday issued a Gazette notification regarding formation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) (MC ... read..


Delhi HC directs police to conclude probe into Kalkaji Temple stage collapse expeditiously
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:50 PM IST
The Delhi High Court recently directed Delhi police to expeditiously complete the probe in the matter related to a stage collapse during a religious function (Jagran) in January this year at Kalkaji Temple which left several persons injured and a 45-year- ... read..


"No benefit in voting for Congress": Assam CM Sarma
Karimganj (Assam) | March 18, 2024 9:57:46 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that there was no benefit in voting for the grand old party since whoever wins from Congress would eventually join the BJP. ... read..


Death toll rises to 8 in Kolkata building collapse incident
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:44 PM IST
The death toll in the collapse of the under-construction building in South Kolkata has risen to eight, an official said on Monday. ... read..


"We want justice": Father of shopkeeper attacked by miscreants over playing devotional song during Azaan
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 9:57:42 PM IST
Gopal Singh, the father of the shopkeeper who was allegedly attacked by some miscreants over an altercation that occurred for playing the devotional song during Azaan in Bengaluru, demanded justice for his son. ... read..


If you fall victim to cyber fraud, dial helpline number 1930: DGP Haryana
Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 18, 2024 9:57:39 PM IST
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasised the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He urged victims of cyber fraud to lodge complaints promptly on helpline number 1930. ... read..


People have refrained from giving 'Shakti' to Congress: Sanjay Nishad on Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 9:57:37 PM IST
Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad on Monday responded to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark and said that people have refrained from bestowing 'Shakti' upon the Congress. ... read..


Akums develops indigenous Hydroxyurea oral suspension to prevent sickle cell disease at 1 pc cost of global price
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:33 PM IST
The pharmaceutical manufacturer Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced India's first homegrown indigenous Hydroxyurea oral suspension for the treatment of sickle disease in children at 1 per cent cost of the global price. ... read..


Vivek Sahay appointed DGP West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST
Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kolkata, Vivek Sahay was appointed as the DGP of West Bengal on Monday, following the removal of the previous DGP, Rajeev Kumar by the Election Commission. ... read..


K Kavitha allegedly conspired with Kejriwal, Sisodia, other AAP leaders for favours in Delhi Excise policy formulation, paid Rs 100 cr, claims ED
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:46 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha allegedly conspired with the top leaders of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to get favours in the Delhi Excise policy formulation and implementation, and she was involved in pay ... read..


"Elections to be held in five phases in Maharashtra and only one phase in Gujarat," says Congress' Nana Patole
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:44 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole asked why different procedures will be followed to conduct polls in two states Gujarat and Maharashtra. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi doesn't understand either Hindu religion or democracy," says MP CM Mohan Yadav on Congress leader's 'Shakti' remark
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 8:56:40 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark saying that the Congress MP does not understand either Hindu religion or democracy. ... read..


NSDC inks MoU with Shobhit University for degree programs in IT, management sectors
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:38 PM IST
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), signed an MoU with a higher education institute, Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology, to jointly provide work- ... read..


Nagaland: Work begins on longest tunnel in Dimapur-Kohima new rail project
Dimapur (Nagaland) | March 18, 2024 8:56:37 PM IST
In a significant development, construction activities started in Portal 1 of Tunnel number 7 of the Dimapur-Kohima new rail line project, located in Tsiepama village of Medziphema circle of Dimapur district in Nagaland. ... read..


PM Modi holds roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 8:56:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday as part of the BJP's election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Yogi govt to equip Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force with state-of-the-art weapons
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 8:56:31 PM IST
The government of Uttar Pradesh led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to equip the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) with state-of-the-art weaponry. The government has granted administrative and financial approval exceeding Rs 23 crore f ... read..


Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana have changed lifestyle of poor: CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 18, 2024 8:56:29 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana were run for the welfare of the poor in the last 10 years, which have changed their lifestyle. ... read..


"Current J-K administration don't want democracy to be re-established here": Omar Abdullah
Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 18, 2024 8:56:27 PM IST
National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the current administration in Jammu and Kashmir has sabotaged the idea of simultaneous elections in the Union Territory as they don't want democracy to be re-established in the region. ... read..


West Bengal BJP Yuva Morcha protests against illegal constructions following fatal building collapse in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 8:56:26 PM IST
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party's Yuva Morcha President, Dr Indranil Khan on Monday led a protest at Kolkata Corporation Headquarters against the innumerable illegal constructions across the city of Kolkata after 4 people were allegedly killed under th ... read..


"Difficult to hold elections in WB without central forces": BJP leader Agnimitra Paul attacks TMC
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 7:57:37 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Agnimitra Paul said on Monday that if adequate central forces are not deployed at the booths, then it would be difficult to hold elections in West Bengal. ... read..


Retired woman teacher duped of Rs 51 lakh in MP's Gwalior; case registered
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 7:57:35 PM IST
A case of cyber fraud has come to light from Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district where a retired woman teacher was duped of Rs 51 lakh, a police officer said on Monday. ... read..


"Insulting to Hindu faith...": Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 18, 2024 7:57:31 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark that stirred controversy ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and said that such statements are insulting to the Hindu faith and were made to div ... read..


"Political parties must refrain from hate speech, personal attacks on opponents": Punjab Chief Electoral Officer
Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 18, 2024 7:57:22 PM IST
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C, on Monday convened a meeting with representatives from major political parties in the state to discuss essential aspects of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


"CBI and ED are not ready to question Kerala CM": Kerala Opposition Leader VD Satheesan alleges unholy nexus between CPI(M) and BJP
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 18, 2024 6:57:17 PM IST
Congress leader & Kerala LoP VD Satheesan on Monday alleged that there is an unholy nexus between CPI(M) and BJP and CBI and ED is not questioning Kerala CM Vijayan of the SNC Lavalin case which was postponed for 38 times, adding that they had brought ... read..


Tejasvi Surya demands unbiased probe into altercation over playing devotional song during Azaan
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 6:57:11 PM IST
After an altercation occurred between a group of people and a shopkeeper in Bengaluru on Sunday evening for allegedly playing devotional songs during Azaan, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday demanded the arrest of all the accused involved by Tuesday saying t ... read..


"Shakti worshippers will give befitting reply to Congress, INDI alliance": PM Modi
Shivamogga (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 6:57:03 PM IST
Criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Congress and INDIA bloc has challenged the concept of 'Shakti' adding that every woman and Shakti worshippers in the country, will teac ... read..


"We have formed committee consisting of 3 officials": BJP leader Bhagirath Choudhary on Ajmer's derailment incident
Ajmer (Rajasthan) | March 18, 2024 6:56:48 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Bhagirath Choudhary on Monday announced the formation of a three-member committee to thoroughly investigate Ajmer's derailment incident to find out the reason behind the accident. ... read..


"Modi ji does not like my words; twisted meaning": Rahul Gandhi clarifies his 'Shakti' remark
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 6:56:46 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distorting his 'Shakti' remark that stirred controversy ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, and said that he was speaking about the power whose mask is none other than the Prime Mini ... read..


Delhi Police arrests 2 members of interstate illegal firearms supply gang, recovers 20 pistols
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 5:57:24 PM IST
Delhi police has arrested two members of the Interstate illegal arms supply gang, who used to supply weapons after procuring them from Madhya Pradesh, an official said. ... read..


BJP-led NDA eying to win all 14 seats in Assam: Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora
Guwahati (Assam) | March 18, 2024 5:57:20 PM IST
After the announcement of the poll dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha, the leadership of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), led by its president and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Monday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will win all the 14 ... read..


CBI opposes bail plea of Manish Sisodia, says "Some high-profile people may be arrested"
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 5:57:18 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday opposed the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a Delhi court and said that some high-profile people may be arrested. ... read..


4 arrested for duping Delhi man of Rs 16 lakh in gold trading scam
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 5:57:13 PM IST
Four people have been arrested for allegedly duping a Delhi-based businessman of Rs 16 lakh in an online "gold trading" scam, said police on Monday. ... read..


Supreme Court refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Congress MLAs from Himachal Assembly
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 4:57:51 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the disqualification of six Congress leaders of Himachal Pradesh who had cross voted for the BJP candidate during the Rajya Sabha elections in the State and issuing notice to the respondents on their petition ch ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Syed Jafar joins BJP ahead of LS polls, says he joined to maintain integrity of country
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 4:57:47 PM IST
In a big blow to the Congress party ahead of Lok Sabha election, Congress leader Syed Jafar, a close aide of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. ... read..


Death toll rises to 4 in Kolkata building collapse; 13 rescued
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 4:57:43 PM IST
The death toll in the collapse of the under-construction building in South Kolkata has risen to four, city police said on Monday. ... read..


BJP says CM Siddaramaiah responsible for altercation over playing devotional songs during Azaan
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 4:57:24 PM IST
BJP Karnataka Chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday criticised the state government after an altercation occurred between a group of people and a shopkeeper last evening in Bengaluru for allegedly playing devotional songs during Azaan and alleged that th ... read..


Indian Army introduces signals technology evaluation and adaptation group
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 4:57:20 PM IST
The Indian Army has raised the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG), an elite technology Unit, which will undertake research and evaluation of futuristic communication technologies like AI, 5G, 6G, machine learning, quantum technolog ... read..


Tamilisai Soundararajan steps down as Telangana Governor
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 18, 2024 4:57:16 PM IST
Telangana Governor and Lt Governor of Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Monday resigned from her post. ... read..


"He is right; has a point": BJP's Annamalai on Governor's refusal to re-induct K Ponmudy as minister
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 3:57:31 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President, K Annamalai on Monday stood in favour of Governor RN Ravi over his refusal to re-induct DMK's K Ponmudy into the cabinet. ... read..


EC orders removal of Home Secretaries in six states to ensure fair elections
By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 3:57:21 PM IST
In a decisive move towards upholding the principles of free, fair and transparent elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued orders for the removal of Home Secretaries in six states namely Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himach ... read..


BJP's Tarun Chugh lashes out at Rahul Gandhi over 'Shakti' remark, calls him a 'habitual offender'
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 3:57:16 PM IST
Echoing the condemnation over Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark in Maharashtra, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday said that the Congress MP is a 'habitual offender'. ... read..


"Grim reality of Congress' Mohabbat Ki Dukaan," BJP alleges altercation between two groups in Karnataka
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 3:57:12 PM IST
The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka on Monday criticised the state government over failing to maintain law and order after an altercation occurred between a group of people and a shopkeeper last evening in Bengaluru for allegedly ... read..


Telangana: BRS MLAs meet speaker, seek rebel MLA Danam Nagender's disqualification
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 18, 2024 3:57:10 PM IST
A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLAs met the Legislative Assembly Speaker at his residence and asked to disqualify Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender who won elections on a BRS ticket and joined Congress party on Sunday. ... read..


Congress backs Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 3:57:06 PM IST
After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark sparked outrage, with BJP leaders criticising him for his statement, the Congress has come in support of Rahul Gandhi. ... read..


EC orders removal of West Bengal DGP, Home Secretaries in 6 states to ensure fair elections
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 3:57:04 PM IST
Ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued orders for the removal of West Bengal's Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Chahal along with some ... read..


BJP questions Karnataka Governmet after altercation over music during Azaan
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 3:56:55 PM IST
The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka on Monday criticised the state government over failing to maintain law and order after an altercation occurred between a group of people and a shopkeeper last evening in Bengaluru for allegedly ... read..


"Congress has made Telangana their ATM; looted money goes to Delhi": PM Modi
Jagtial (Telangana) | March 18, 2024 2:58:03 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took on the opposition over corruption and dynastic politics and said that they have been involved in the country's "biggest scams." ... read..


Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha attacks opposition for focus on caste and religion
Patna (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 2:57:54 PM IST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties and said that the great festival of democracy has started, and those who talk about caste and religion do not have faith in democracy. ... read..


"They have all agencies; can summon anyone they want": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj attacks BJP
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 2:57:52 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday said that Arvind kejriwal got bail in an excise policy issue so they found a new case under which he was being summoned adding that the BJP can find out any issue and summon anyone they want. ... read..


"Some forced, some greedy..." Uttarakhand Congress President Karan Mahara accuses BJP of luring leaders to join them
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 18, 2024 2:57:51 PM IST
Amidst recent defections from the Congress party in Uttarakhand ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Karan Mahara, the Uttarakhand Congress President, accused the BJP of using coercive tactics and offering personal incentives to lure leaders away. ... read..


"Why is BJP in such a hurry?": AAP's Durgesh Pathak on ED summons to CM Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 2:57:49 PM IST
After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was issued a ninth summon in the Delhi Excise Policy case , AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak asked, "Why is the BJP in such a hurry? They should wait for the court's decision." ... read..


"Political stunt": former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan on Rahul Gandhi remark
Nanded (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 2:57:44 PM IST
After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that a senior Congress leader broke down before Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan who quit the Congress to join the BJP last month, rejected the claim stating these rem ... read..


Lok Sabha polls: Congress to fight on nine seats in Tamil Nadu, one in Puducherry
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 2:57:38 PM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has finalised the seat-sharing taks with the alliance ahead of the 2024 general election. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi's Yatras, became Congress Todo Yatras" says former MP CM Shivraj Chouhan
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 2:57:35 PM IST
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday took a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying his (Rahul Gandhi) yatras turned out to be Congress Todo, Congress Chodo Yatras. ... read..


"Pressure being put on ED, CBI to send summons...": AAP leader Gopal Rai slams BJP
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 2:57:31 PM IST
After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the ED summons, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of pressuring the probe agencies to send summons to the AAP chief. ... read..


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