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AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami opens election office in Madurai for upcoming LS polls

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 6:58:25 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami opened a new election office in Madurai on Friday. ... read..

INDIA bloc holds protest against Kejriwal's arrest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, calls for "BJP's resounding defeat"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 6:58:19 PM IST

The INDIA bloc parties held a protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Friday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav to participate in decades-old tradition of Rangpanchami Ger in Indore tomorrow

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 6:58:18 PM IST

The decade-old tradition of Rangpanchami Ger is scheduled to be organised in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Saturday morning and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also participate in it, the district collector said. ... read..

CUET PG: Record participation of over 4.62 lakh students, says UGC chief

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | March 29, 2024 6:58:10 PM IST

Over 4.62 lakh candidates participated in the Common University Eligibility Test (PG) that concluded on March 28, the highest-ever participation in the test, the University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has said. ... read..

"How can Rahul Gandhi say such kind of things in Hindu Rashtra?": Kangana Ranaut on Wayanad MP's 'Shakti' remark

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 6:58:08 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Friday said that people of Mandi should give a befitting reply to Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remarks, adding that "how can he say such things in a Hindu Rashtra". ... read..

Congress accuses Income Tax Department of double standards, says BJP should have been asked to pay Rs 4600 crore penalty

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 5:58:20 PM IST

Accusing the Income Tax Department of double-standards, Congress on Friday alleged that while it has been penalised for "a violation of Rs 14 lakh", the income tax authorities were completely silent on "Rs 42 crore violation" by the BJP and that the viola ... read..

Maharashtra: Congress leader Shivraj Patil's daughter-in-law meets Devendra Fadnavis, likely to join BJP on Saturday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 5:58:16 PM IST

Archana Patil Chakurkar, daughter-in-law of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, met Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Court calls for action against official over release of main drug supplier in NDPS case

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 5:58:12 PM IST

A Delhi Court has called for action against an Investigation Officer (IO) over the release of the main drug supplier while framing charges against three accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami holds road show in Tharali, seeks votes for BJP's Anil Baluni

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | March 29, 2024 5:58:08 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a road show in Chamoli's Tharali along with the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Anil Baluni and sought votes for him on Friday. ... read..

TDP announces list of candidates for 9 Assembly seats, 4 Lok Sabha seats

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 5:58:06 PM IST

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has announced its final list of candidates for nine Assembly seats (MLA), and four Lok Sabha seats (MP) on Friday. ... read..

HD Deve Gowda says BJP-JD(S) joint meeting gives message to Karnataka people: Fight against Congress

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2024 5:58:02 PM IST

Former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) JD(S) president HD Deve Gowda, who took part in the joint coordination committee meeting of BJP and JD(S), said that they have given a great message to the people of Karnataka: Fight the Congress and ensure their defeat. ... read..

Temperature may be above normal, heat wave conditions expected in April and May: IMD

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 5:58:00 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department has predicted that temperatures may be above normal and heat wave conditions are expected in the months of April and May. ... read..

Telangana: BRS leaders Keshav Rao, Kadiyam Srihari likely to join Congress; BRS MLA slams them

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 29, 2024 5:57:58 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) sitting Rajya Sabha MP Keshav Rao and former Deputy CM of Telangana State Kadiyam Srihari are likely to join the Congress. They announced quitting the BRS and joining the Congress Party in the presence of Chief Minister Revant ... read..

Students evacuated from Ukraine pay for MoS Muraleedharan's security deposit for his LS candidature

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 29, 2024 5:57:56 PM IST

A group of students who were evacuated by the Union government from Ukraine during the country's war with Russia gave money for Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan's security deposit for his candidature in Attingal Lok Sabha constituenc ... read..

ED issues second summons to Uddhav Sena leader Amol Kirtikar in 'khichdi' scam

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 5:57:53 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday issued a second summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha candidate Amol Kirtikar for questioning in his alleged involvement in the 'khichdi' scam. ... read..

"She too has daughters": Kangana Ranaut's mother on Supriya Shrinate's derogatory post

Mandi | March 29, 2024 5:57:51 PM IST

Days after Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's derogatory post against Bollywood actress and BJP's candidate Kangana Ranaut, her mother, Asha Ranaut, expressed her grief over Shrinate's post and said she too has daughters and daughters-in-law at home. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: All Jharkhand Student Union fields Chandra Prakash Choudhary from Giridih

Politics | March 29, 2024 5:57:47 PM IST

The All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU) finalised the name of its Lok Sabha candidate, Chandra Prakash Choudhary from Giridih constituency, the party's parliamentary board said on Friday. ... read..

CM Conrad Sangma calls Agatha 'ambassador of Meghalaya' in parliament

North Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | March 29, 2024 4:57:48 PM IST

National People's Party (NPP) president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has branded incumbent Lok Sabha MP Agatha K Sangma as 'ambassador of Meghalaya' in parliament to push the agenda of development. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi promises 50 pc reservation for women in government jobs if Congress voted to power

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 4:57:44 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that his party will reserve 50 per cent of government jobs for women if it is voted to power. ... read..

Punjab police bust criminal network led by US-based gang, arrest 3 members

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 29, 2024 4:57:42 PM IST

Punjab police on Friday arrested three key operatives of a gang wanted in a number of criminal cases and recovered a pistol, cartridges and a vehicle from them, an official said. ... read..

Defence secy Giridhar Aramane inaugurates new Hovercraft Maintenance Unit at Okha in Gujarat

Dwarka (Gujarat) | March 29, 2024 4:57:40 PM IST

In a step towards bolstering operational capabilities in forward areas, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard's new Hovercraft Maintenance Unit at Okha in Gujarat. ... read..

Thousands take part in Madurai's Subramania Swamy Temple car festival amid heavy security arrangements

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 4:57:29 PM IST

Thousands of devotees thronged the Tiruparangunram Sri Subramania Swamy Temple in Madurai on Friday to witness the grand car festival, also known as the 'Rath Yatra'. ... read..

Munchingput Naxal conspiracy case: NIA chargesheets eighth accused

General News | March 29, 2024 4:57:27 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted an eighth accused in the Munchingput conspiracy case relating to radicalisation of vulnerable youth towards the Naxal ideology, and extension of support to t ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Youth files police complaint after transactions of Rs 46 crore occur from his bank account in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 4:57:19 PM IST

A youth, who is a college student, has filed a complaint with the police in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district after transactions of Rs 46 crores occurred from his bank account, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

"People are with us...": Assam BJP MP Pabitra Margherita exudes confidence of victory

Guwahati (Assam) | March 29, 2024 4:57:12 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam as leaders started their poll campaigning across the state. ... read..

K Kavitha moves Court against Tihar Jail for not providing home-cooked food, mattress

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 4:57:08 PM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha has moved an application in the Rouse Avenue court for direction to the Tihar Jail Administrator to allow her to have home-cooked food and mattresses comply with the order dated March 26, 2024, passed by the cou ... read..

Odisha: Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress, joins Biju Janata Dal

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 29, 2024 4:57:03 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls, Surendra Singh Bhoi quit the Congress and joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at Sankha Bhawan on Friday. ... read..

Probe ordered into Mukhtar Ansari's death, three-member team formed to conduct magisterial investigation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 3:58:13 PM IST

A three-member team will conduct a magisterial investigation into the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. ... read..

"Next target is to ensure all girls are vaccinated against cervical cancer": PM Modi to Bill Gates

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 2:59:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a free-wheeling chat with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, said that the NDA government, if voted to power yet again, will allocate money for research in cervical cancer. ... read..

PM Modi to interact with Tamil Nadu BJP workers Via NaMo App today

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 2:59:36 PM IST

Election campaign is on in full swing in Tamil Nadu as all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state will go to the polls on April 19. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Tamil Nadu BJP workers in a session titled "Enathu Booth Valim ... read..

Punjab: BSF seize packet of suspected heroin in Amritsar

Punjab (Amritsar) | March 29, 2024 2:59:30 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) has seized a packet of suspected heroin in the Nagalamb Village of Punjab's Amritsar district, an official release said on Friday. ... read..

BJP's candidate Kangana Ranaut holds roadshow in Himachal's Mandi

Mandi | March 29, 2024 2:59:28 PM IST

Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, held a roadshow in the city to prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. ... read..

"No one safe in jail", says SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav on death of Mukhtar Ansari

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 2:59:20 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said on Friday that the circumstances under which former MLA Mukhtar Ansari died are "extremely worrying," questioning whether the Uttar Pradesh government "will order a judicial inquiry." ... read..

Himachal scholarship scam: CBI files chargesheet against 20 institutes, 105 individuals

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 2:59:10 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed chargesheets against 20 Institutions and 105 persons, including several officials allegedly involved in multi-crore scam in grant of scholarships to schedule caste (SC), schedule tribe (ST) and other bac ... read..

"A matter of investigation...": Nishad party Chief Sanjay Nishad on Mukhtar Ansari's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 2:59:08 PM IST

Amid opposition raising questions on the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad party Chief Sanjay Nishad said that the opposition is out of topics and hence creates big deal out of everything ... read..

BSF recovers drone in Punjab's Amritsar district, foils intrusion attempt

Punjab (Amritsar) | March 29, 2024 1:57:49 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone near Dauke village in Amritsar district on Thursday evening, the BSF stated in an official release. ... read..

Income Tax Department has issued Congress demand notice of Rs 1700 crore: Sources

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 1:57:47 PM IST

In mounting troubles for Congress amid Lok Sabha poll campaign, the Income Tax Department has issued demand notice of about Rs 1700 crore to the party, sources said. ... read..

Karnataka CM's son stirs controversy with objectionable remark on Amit Shah; BJP slams Congress

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2024 1:57:45 PM IST

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, former Karnataka MLA and son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stirred controversy after he made an objectionable remark against Union Minister Amit Shah, with the BJP hitting back at Congress. ... read..

Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal launches WhatsApp campaign 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad'

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 1:57:43 PM IST

A day after the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was extended till April 1 by the local court, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, issuing a video statement, launched a WhatsApp campaign titled 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad'. ... read..

Centre issues advisory against calls impersonating Department of Telecommunications

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 1:57:35 PM IST

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an advisory to citizens on Friday about calls impersonating DoT and threatening people to disconnect their mobile numbers for being involved in illegal activities. ... read..

Covid pandemic was not government vs virus, but life vs virus: PM Modi in conversation with Bill Gates

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:58:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, opened up about the policies and steps taken by his government to combat rumours regarding vaccines for COVID-19 in the country. ... read..

PM engages in candid chat with Bill Gates; highlights importance of promoting millets

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:58:02 PM IST

Promoting use of millets was among the key topics that Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in their interaction at the Prime Minister's house. ... read..

"A govt that can't protect life...," Akhilesh Yadav's dig at UP govt over Mukhtar Ansari's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 12:57:59 PM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Friday that a government that "can't protect life has no right to remain in power" a day after gangster turned politician Mukhtar Anasri died in a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam for six months

Guwahati (Assam) | March 29, 2024 12:57:53 PM IST

The Assam government on Friday extended the provisions of AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) in four districts of Assam - Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar - for a further period of 6 months with effect from April 1, 2024. ... read..

PM Modi recalls profound sacrifices of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:57:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday, saying it teaches people compassion and forgiveness. ... read..

"Mulayam Singh govt wanted to save him": former-DSP on Mukhtar Ansari's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 12:57:50 PM IST

Former DSP Shailendra Singh alleged on Friday that the Mulayam Singh government had wanted to protect the gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Asnari, who died at a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. ... read..

HC stays opening of liquor vend on Gurudwara plea, issues notice to Delhi govt

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:57:48 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has stayed the opening of a liquor vend on the plea of a Gurudwara and issued notice to the Government of Delhi, Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd., for granting an L-6 Liquor License retail vend located exactly at the entran ... read..

"If you do scams, then be prepared...": BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 12:57:44 PM IST

As the Delhi court extends Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's custody by the Enforcement Directorate until April 1 in the excise policy case, echoing the BJP's position against Kejriwal, West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul asserted that he's been involved ... read..

"Today justice has been served": Wife of late BJP MLA on Mukhtar Ansari's death

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 12:57:42 PM IST

Alka Rai, wife of late BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, who was killed by Mukhtar Ansari, said on Friday that "justice has been served" with the death of the gangster-turned politician. Mukhtar Anasri died in a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. ... read..

BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against 'group trying to influence verdicts'

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:57:35 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the Congress after more than 600 lawyers addressed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, expressing serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to undermine the judiciary' ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Crime branch confiscates Rs 25 lakh cash from car in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 12:57:33 PM IST

A joint team of crime branch and Flying Squad and Surveillance Team (FST) confiscated Rs 25 lakh cash from a car in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Thursday night, a police official said. ... read..

"ED wants AAP's Lok Sabha strategy from Kejriwal's phone", claims AAP leader Atishi

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:57:31 PM IST

Aam Aadmi party minister Atishi on Friday accused the Bhartiya Janata party of using the Enforcement Directorate (ED), to probe the AAP strategy for 2024 elections. ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha expresses deep shock over Ramban road accident

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 29, 2024 12:57:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed shock over the loss of lives in the Ramban road accident on Friday. ... read..

"Was unwell, not being given treatment," alleges Mukhtar Ansari's elder brother

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:23 AM IST

Sibgatullah Ansari, Mukhtar Ansari's elder brother, claimed on Friday that the latter has been "unwell" for nearly two weeks, alleging that he was not being "given any treatment despite raising an alarm again and again." ... read..

Ten dead as taxi rolls down gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 29, 2024 11:57:21 AM IST

As many as ten people were killed on Friday after a passenger taxi rolled down a deep gorge on the Jammu and Srinagar National Highway. ... read..

ASI continues survey at Bhojshala Complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar for 8th day

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:20 AM IST

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrived at Bhojshala Complex located in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar on Friday morning to continue the survey which began on March 22 following the direction of the High Court. ... read..

"We need to establish some Dos and don'ts": PM Modi-Bill Gates discuss ethical AI usage

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:10 AM IST

In a freewheeling conversation with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted important measures that should be taken while using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the contemporary technological world, and said that the world ... read..

PM Modi recalls "profound sacrifice" of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and said that it teaches everyone lessons of compassion and forgiveness. ... read..

"A closed chapter now...": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on row over his remark against Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 10:57:59 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh refrained from commenting further on his previous remarks regarding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that it is a 'closed chapter now. ... read..

"Absolutely baseless": Former UP DGP dismisses claims of Mukhtar Ansari being poisoned

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 10:57:54 AM IST

Ex-Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), OP Singh, said on Friday the allegations that Mukhtar Ansari was being "poisoned" to death are "absolutely baseless" and the "situation will become clear" after the post-mortem. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at vehicle dump in Hyderabad's Namapally

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 29, 2024 10:57:50 AM IST

A fire broke out on a plot used to dump vehicles in the Namapally area of Hyderabad district, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Congress is in fear," Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2024 9:57:14 AM IST

Karnataka leader of opposition, R Ashoka, said they held a meeting with Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to discuss the election strategy as the southern state is going to polls in two phases starting on April 26. ... read..

"I am the spider of Guna-Shivpuri:" Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 9:57:12 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the BJP's candidate from Madhya Pradesh's Guna for the Lok Sabha elections, on Thursday said that he is 'spider' of the constituency as he has created a vast network of roads there. ... read..

Kerala: Christians mark Good Friday with solemn processions and prayers

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 29, 2024 9:57:06 AM IST

The solemn occasion of Good Friday is being marked by prayers and processions depicting the stations of the cross across the nation. In Thiruvananthapuram, devotees took part in the stations of the cross procession to Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Palayam. ... read..

"Allegations made by his family require investigation," Mayawati on Mukhtar Ansari's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 9:57:05 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati said on Friday that the serious allegations by Mukhtar Ansari's family regarding his death in jail require a "high-level investigation" so that the facts related to his death "can be revealed." ... read..

"Who is real enemy of Congress, BJP or left?": CPI leader Binoy Viswam

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 29, 2024 9:57:01 AM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Binoy Viswam on Thursday hit out at the Congress party for fielding Rahul Gandhi in the Wayanad constituency to contest against its INDIA ally. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain lashes parts of Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 7:57:51 AM IST

Heavy rain lashed parts of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi in the wee hours of Friday. ... read..

Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat meets Pakistani Hindu refugees in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | March 29, 2024 6:57:36 AM IST

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met the Pakistani Hindu refugee families on Thursday evening in Bhakar Basti in Punjala. ... read..

No change of guard ceremony on March 30 at Rashtrapati Bhavan due to Bharat Ratna presentation

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday informed that the Change of Guard Ceremony would not take place on March 30 due to the Bharat Ratna presentation ceremony. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Railway Protection Force seizes 16 kg cannabis on Janmabhoomi Express

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 6:57:30 AM IST

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) nabbed a person and seized 16 kg of cannabis from his possession on the Janmabhoomi Express on Thursday, according to the police. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at dump yard of seized vehicles in Namapally area

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 29, 2024 5:57:09 AM IST

A fire broke out at the dump yard of seized vehicles belonging to the police department in the Namapally area of Hyderabad. ... read..

"My father was being given slow poison; we will move to judiciary": Mukhtar Ansari's son

Banda (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 4:57:55 AM IST

After the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari due to cardiac arrest, Umar Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, claimed that his father was given poison in the food and said they would move to the judiciary. "We have full faith in it," he added. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Security tightened in Aligarh following death of Mukhtar Ansari

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 3:57:21 AM IST

Security arrangements have been beefed up in UP's Aligarh after the death of Mukhtar Ansari, who suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday night. ... read..

"Three parties have allied directly...": Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy's swipe at TDP-BJP-Jana Sena alliance

Nandhyala (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 2:57:29 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a scathing attack on the TDP-BJP-JSP alliance and said that the three parties have directly formed an alliance to fight against Jagan Mohan Reddy. ... read..

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena releases first list of 8 candidates for Lok Sabha elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 2:57:24 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Thursday released its first list of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. ... read..

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest in hospital

Banda (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 1:58:02 AM IST

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away at Banda Medical College Hospital in Uttar Pradesh after he suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday night. ... read..

Chennai: Three dead after false ceiling inside Sekhmet club collapses

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 1:58:00 AM IST

Three people died after a false ceiling collapsed at Sekhmet club in Chennai, an official informed. ... read..

Sought 'bride' for son, but party gave one to me: Congress Bastar candidate Kawasi Lakhma

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | March 28, 2024 11:58:08 PM IST

Comparing a ticket for Lok Sabha polls with a bride, Congress Bastar candidate Kawasi Lakhma on Thursday said he had requested the party for a 'bride' for his son, but it gave a bride (or ticket) to him. ... read..

"Ready to contest from Mandi, if party wants...": Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 11:58:06 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress President Pratibha Singh on Thursday expressed her willingness to contest against Kangana Ranaut from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat if directed by the top leadership of the grand old party. ... read..

"NDA will win 40 out of 40 seats in Bihar": LJP leader Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar) | March 28, 2024 11:58:04 PM IST

National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan on Thursday expressed confidence in the NDA's success in Bihar and asserted that there is no doubt about winning all 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state. ... read..

Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt convicted for 20 years in 1996 drug seizure case

Banaskantha (Gujarat) | March 28, 2024 11:58:02 PM IST

The Second Additional Sessions Court of Palanpur sentenced former IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2 lakhs in the 1996 NDPS case of Palanapur. ... read..

"Height of hypocrisy": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on PM Modi's post after 600 lawyers' letter CJI

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:57 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his criticism of the party over a lawyers' letter to the Chief Justice of India against a "vested interest group," saying the PM's brazenness in orchestrat ... read..

Delhi Police arrest man accused of kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old girl

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:54 PM IST

Delhi Police has arrested a person, accused of kidnapping, raping and murder of a 5-year-old girl. ... read..

"People of Bengal only knows Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Rani Rashmoni," Mahua Moitra on BJP Krishnanagar candidate 'Rani Maa' Amrita Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 11:57:41 PM IST

Reacting to the BJP fielding Krishnanagar royal family's 'Rani Maa' Amrita Roy against Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress leader said that the only 'Raja' Bengalis know of is Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and the only 'Rani' we know of is Rani Rashmoni. ... read..

Clean aura of Shiv Sena inspired me to join them: Govinda

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 11:57:39 PM IST

Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda on Thursday said that the clean aura of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena inspired him to join that party, adding that country has made significant progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Why didn't they think of AFSPA before," says media advisor to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2024 11:57:37 PM IST

The media advisor to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti questioned the timing of the BJP's decision to remove AFSPA, stating that despite the BJP's substantial presence in both the UT and at the Centre for the past five years, they hadn't considered repealing A ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: NCP fields 37 star campaigners in Maharashtra; Ajit Pawar included

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 11:57:35 PM IST

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National General Secretary, SR Kohli, unveiled its list of prominent campaigners slated to bolster the party's electoral prospects in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha polls on Thursday. The list also includes party preside ... read..

Delhi: Recognised private schools ordered to take govt permission before fee hike

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:34 PM IST

Recognised private schools in Delhi that have land allotted by the government must get the prior approval of the Directorate of Education before increasing fees for the 2024-25 academic session, stated an official order by the Delhi government. ... read..

"Big zero...": BJD leader Muzibulla Khan on Bhatruhari Mahtab, Sidhant Mohapatra joining BJP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 28, 2024 11:57:32 PM IST

After BJD leaders Bhatruhari Mahtab and Sidhant Mohapatra joined the BJP, Biju Janata Dal leader Muzibulla Khan on Thursday called them a "big zero" and said that the leaving of the two leaders wouldn't impact the BJD in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

BJP-JDS alliance will win with over 5 lakh votes margin in Bengaluru South, says Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 28, 2024 11:57:27 PM IST

Bengaluru South Lok Sabha candidate Tejasvi Surya said on Thursday that the BJP, in alliance with JDS, will win with a margin of over 5 lakh in the constituency. ... read..

BJP's Konda Vishweshwar Reddy commences Praja aashirvad yatra, seeks blessing at Ammapally temple

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 28, 2024 11:57:26 PM IST

Former MP and BJP Chevella Parliamentary candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy commenced a Praja aashirvad yatra with the blessings of Sri Seetha Rama Chandra Swamy and Sri Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy at Ammapally temple on Thursday. ... read..

"INDIA bloc working on four-point modus operandi which involves loot, lie...": BJP

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:23 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc is working on a 'four-point modus operandi' which involves "looting of public money, lying, getting caught then play victimhood card and attack insitutions if it d ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal's custody extended: AAP questions ED investigation; BJP hit backs, says "looting is in their character"

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:22 PM IST

After the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was extended till April 1 by the local court, the Aam Admi Party on Thursday questioned the investigation being carried out by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case, while the Bhara ... read..

"ED, CBI are independent; nothing to do with BJP": Union Minister Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:57:18 PM IST

Refuting the opposition's claims, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are independent agencies and the probe agencies have nothing to do with the BJP. ... read..

Congress leader Rashmi Barve's candidature from Ramtek Lok Sabha seat declared invalid

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 11:57:14 PM IST

In a setback for the Congress party ahead of the upcoming general elections in the country, Ramtek Lok Sabha Constituency Returning Officer on Thursday declared the nomination of the Congress candidate Rashmi Barve as invalid. ... read..

Returning Officer accepts all four candidatures after scrutiny for Manipur LS elections

Thoubal (Manipur) | March 28, 2024 10:58:40 PM IST

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections of 2024 in Manipur, the nomination papers of the four candidates who had filed their candidature for the elections were found valid during scrutiny held on Friday. ... read..

"BJP candidates will win with a record number of votes," says Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 28, 2024 10:58:38 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha led a massive rally in Dhalai, Ambassa for BJP candidate Kriti Singh Debbarma. Saha expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will register victory in the upcomi ... read..

"Gave suggestions to State Election Commission to increase voter turnout": UP BJP chief

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 10:58:36 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met the State Election Commission in Lucknow on Thursday. ... read..

Babbar Khalsa International terror conspiracy: NIA court sentences 4 terrorists, including mastermind Kulwinderjeet to life imprisonment

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 10:58:34 PM IST

In a significant triumph for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its battle against terrorist organizations and networks, a specialized court on Thursday handed down life sentences to four militants in a terrorism conspiracy case linked to the pros ... read..

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