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"For elections, people support needed, not money": DMK reacts to Nirmala Sitharaman's statement

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 12:56:59 PM IST

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday reacted to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement, saying that she doesn't have the money to contest the Lok Sabha polls, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday said that for contesting e ... read..

AAP workers protesting against Kejriwal's arrest detained by police

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:56:58 PM IST

The Aam Adami Party (AAP) workers protesting against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate were detained by the police. ... read..

"Will fight till the end": Congress leader Sunil Kedar issues direct warning to BJP

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 12:56:52 PM IST

With Lok Sabha elections around the corner, Sunil Kedar, the disqualified Congress MLA who was sentenced to 5 years in jail in connection with the district co-operative bank scam, issued a series of warnings to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gove ... read..

India Coast Guard evacuates ailing man from tugboat off Gujarat coast

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 28, 2024 11:57:12 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has evacuated a seriously ill man from a tugboat off Gujarat's Veraval coast and shifted him to a government hospital for treatment, officials said. ... read..

UP's improved law and order to be the double engine govt's trump card in Lok Sabha elections: UP govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 11:57:10 AM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's relentless efforts to enhance law and order in Uttar Pradesh over the past seven years are poised to wield significant influence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state, said a statement from the government of UP ... read..

From 'Microphone' to 'Pressure Cooker', smaller parties wage war of symbols in Tamil Nadu LS polls

By Vijayagopal M. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 11:56:59 AM IST

Despite the 'Rising Sun' and 'Two leaves', this general election to the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha revolves around many symbols as some heavy weights are contesting on an independent symbol. ... read..

ASI continues survey at Bhojshala Complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar for 7th day

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 11:56:52 AM IST

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

CISF Jawan shoots self at Kolkata airport, in critical condition

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 11:56:48 AM IST

A CISF jawan reportedly attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at the Kolkata airport on Thursday morning, an airport official said. ... read..

"INDIA bloc has no presence; united to abuse PM Modi": Giriraj Singh hits out at opposition

Begusarai (Bihar) | March 28, 2024 11:56:40 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a hit at the opposition leaders on Thursday and said that the leaders of the INDIA bloc had only united to "abuse" Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Amendment of CAA aims to legalize RSS's ideology of hatred: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kollam (Kerala) | March 28, 2024 11:56:36 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said that the amendment of the act aims to legalize the ideology of hatred of the Rashtriya Swayamse ... read..

Nanakmatta Gurudwara Kar Sewa Pramukh killed, SIT formed to investigate: Uttarakhand Police

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2024 11:56:32 AM IST

Uttarakhand Police Headquarters has formed a Special investigation team (SIT) comprising officials of Special Task Force and local police hours after killing of Nanakmatta Gurdwara Kar Seva Pramukh, Baba Tarsem Singh, on Thursday morning. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at Ravi Foods in Katedan industrial area, no casualties reported

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 28, 2024 10:57:09 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at Ravi Foods in Katedan industrial area in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Thursday morning. ... read..

ED issues fresh summons to Uttarakhand Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 10:57:08 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued a fresh summon to Congress leader and former Uttarakhand cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat for questioning in a money laundering case investigation on April 2, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to be produced before Delhi court today

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 10:57:00 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, will be produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on the conclusion of his Enforcement Directorate custodial remand on Thursday. ... read..

Women's handloom skills fine-tuned in Human Elephant Conflict-hit Meghalaya to supplement income

Meghalaya (Shillong) | March 28, 2024 10:56:58 AM IST

With the raging Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) having devastating impact on the principal and conventional livelihood options like agriculture of people in the affected areas, Aaranyak and British Asian Trust have collaborated to provide alternative liveli ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MDMK's Erode MP Ganeshamurthi dies in hospital; Vaiko rushes to Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 10:56:56 AM IST

Erode MP and MDMK leader A Ganeshamurthi who allegedly attempted suicide a few days ago, died of cardiac arrest early on Thursday morning at a private hospital in Coimbatore. He was 76. ... read..

DMK's South Chennai candidate kicks off election campaign says getting welcome with thumping sign

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 10:56:47 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from South Chennai and party's sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, began her election campaign from T Nagar in Chennai on Thursday. ... read..

NET score allowed for admissions to PhD in place of entrance test: UGC

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 10:56:42 AM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided that the National Eligibility Test (NET) score can be used by students for admission to PhD programmes in place of entrance tests conducted by the different universities and the Higher Education Informati ... read..

From 'Microphone' to 'Pressure Cooker', smaller parties wage war of symbols in Tamil Nadu polls

By Vijayagopal M. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 10:56:38 AM IST

Despite the 'Rising Sun' and 'Two leaves', this general election to the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha revolves around many symbols as some heavy weights are contesting on an independent symbol. ... read..

Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months declaring them as 'disturbed area'

General News | March 28, 2024 9:57:15 AM IST

New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI) The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effe ... read..

Nomination for second phase of Lok Sabha elections for all 12 States/UTs to start from today

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 9:57:13 AM IST

The Election Commission of India issued the notification for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 to be conducted on April 26. ... read..

DMK criticises Election Commission for being biassed in allocating symbols to political parties

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 9:57:01 AM IST

The Deputy Secretary of the Student Wing of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Ka Amutharasan, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of having a biassed attitude towards opposition parties by allocating election symbols as per their wishes. ... read..

AIIMS Delhi launches several initiatives to empower neurosurgeons

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 11:56:38 AM IST

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced a series of initiatives, aiming at enhancing the skill sets of neurosurgeons, elevating standards in medical practice and improving patient outcomes and accessibility of services. ... read..

Vijay Shivtare meets Maharashtra CM and DCMs, likely to address media today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 8:56:54 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare met Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, in Mumbai. ... read..

Congress releases list of 16 candidate for 4 states ahead of LS poll

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 8:56:52 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Congress released its eighth list on Wednesday of candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand. ... read..

"There is a huge wave for PM Modi in Tamil Nadu": K Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 7:56:30 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai on Wednesday said that there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Congress will win all 6 seats in by-elections": Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 7:56:28 AM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha election, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that State Congress is ready for the Lok Sabha elections, adding Congress will win all six Assembly seats in by-elections. ... read..

"Don't have that kind of money to contest": Nirmala Sitharaman opts not to fight Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 7:56:24 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that she would not contest the Lok Sabha election, adding that Bharatiya Janata Party asked her to contest the polls from Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

"Was working on the ideas of PM Modi": Navneet Rana after joining BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 6:57:20 AM IST

Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Navneet Rana joined BJP in the presence of BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, in Nagpur. ... read..

BJP appoints CR Kesavan as national spokesperson

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 6:57:16 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Wednesday appointed CR Kesavan as the national spokesperson of the party. ... read..

"Don't have that kind of money to contest": Niramala Sitharaman opts not to fight Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 5:55:43 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that she would not contest the Lok Sabha election, adding that Bharatiya Janata Party asked her to contest the polls from Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

BJP shows concern for people only during election time: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2024 5:55:39 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Wednesday attacked the BJP, saying that it will show concern for people only at the time of the election. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in Bombay Talkies compound, no casualties reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 5:55:33 AM IST

A fire broke out in the Bombay Talkies Compound in Malad West. ... read..

BJP candidates file nomination from Kaziranga, Jorhat seats, Assam CM exudes confidence of victory

Golaghat (Assam) | March 28, 2024 4:56:24 AM IST

As Assam BJP leader Kamakhya Prasad Tasa filed nominations for Lok Sabha polls, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the party will win with a margin of 3 lakh votes. ... read..

"Dilip Ghosh always uses this kind of language..." TMC leader Shashi Panja after ECI notice

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST

After the Election Commission of India issued show cause notice to BJP MP Dilip Ghosh for his remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the state's minister Shashi Panja demanded strict action against him. ... read..

No interim relief to Kejriwal on plea challenging arrest, BJP hits out at AAP leader

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 1:55:22 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a petition moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and also challenging ED remand granted by the trial court, while not granting any immediate r ... read..

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita meets him at ED office

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:42 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal was seen leaving the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office after meeting him on Wednesday. ... read..

"Neither BJP nor Congress have right to ask for votes": BRS MLA Mallareddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 28, 2024 12:26:38 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) MLA Mallareddy on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress do not have any right to ask for votes as both of them have destroyed everything. ... read..

"No objection, party can field anyone": ST Hasan after Samajwadi Party fields Ruchi Vira from Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 12:26:37 AM IST

After the Samajwadi Party's Ruchi Vira filed her nomination from the Moradabad constituency today, sitting MP ST Hasan said that he has no objection to it, and whether he has been given a ticket or not, it will not impact his personality. ... read..

MP: Vivek Bunty Sahu files nomination from Chhindwara; CM claims BJP will win all 29 seats in state

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 12:26:35 AM IST

BJP leader Vivek Bunty Sahu on Wednesday filed his nomination papers from the Chhindwara parliamentary seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

PM Modi hails UNESCO recognition for Garba, shares certificate

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his joy over the global recognition of Garba, a traditional dance form from India. ... read..

Decision on tickets will be made after meeting in national capital on April 5, 6: Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 12:26:27 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh said that the decision on distributing tickets will be made after talking to the high command and holding a meeting in the national capital on April 5 and 6. ... read..

Ashoka University assures of action after video of students making casteist remarks surfaces

General News | March 28, 2024 12:26:28 AM IST

After videos of students at Ashoka University making casteist remarks surfaced on social media, the university pledged on Wednesday to take the necessary measures to ensure peace and harmony. ... read..

"Law is clear on conditions under which President's rule will be imposed": Atishi on BJP demanding Kejriwal's resignation

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:21 AM IST

Issuing a clarification on the BJP's demand for President's rule, senior AAP leader and Minister in the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet Atishi stated that no constitutional provision bars 'governance from jail', citing the law of the land i.e Representation of th ... read..

"PM Modi government wants to bring a dictatorial regime," says DMK leader A Raja

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:19 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A Raja on Wednesday said that, as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin has repeatedly stressed, this election is an election to save the political system, an el ... read..

"Lok Sabha election 2024 will be the largest electoral exercise ever conducted in the world," says Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:17 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Congress' Lok Sabha candidate from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday collaborated with India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) and launched their campaig ... read..

One vote can alter the fate of the nation: CM Yogi

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 12:26:06 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasized the profound impact of every vote, highlighting the pivotal role it played in recent historic decisions. ... read..

ED issues summons to AAP's Goa chief, others in excise policy case

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:26:02 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued summons to Aam Aadmi Goa president Amit Palekar, among others, in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy case. ... read..

Assam: UPPL chief Pramod Boro files complaint against Congress over alleged fake social media post

Guwahati (Assam) | March 28, 2024 12:26:00 AM IST

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the Congress party. ... read..

Gwalior's Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport set to open, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights significance

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2024 12:25:57 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the media on Wednesday, announcing the imminent opening of the Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport. Minister Scindia expressed optimism about the airport's impact on Gwalior's connectivity, anticipating a surge ... read..

Bartender found dead in Delhi's Rajpur Khurd Extension, suicide suspected

New Delhi | March 28, 2024 12:25:55 AM IST

A 23-year-old man identified as Pankaj Singh Negi was found lying unconscious on the ground in the national capital, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Satellite-based toll collection system to replace toll plazas: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2024 12:25:51 AM IST

Union Raod Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that a satellite-based toll collection system will be introduced in place of the current system of toll collection under which money will be deducted directly from one's bank accounts based on the distance ... read..

BJP fields Navneet Rana from Amravati, also announces 10 candidates for Andhra assembly polls

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 11:26:23 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday declared two more candidates in its seventh list for Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Ex-JK Governor Vohra hails Amit Shah's statement on withdrawing troops, leaving law and order to police

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 11:26:17 PM IST

Narinder Nath Vohra, the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Wednesday regarding the Union Government's intention to withdraw troops and entrust law and order responsibilities to the Jammu and Kashmir ... read..

BJP West Tripura candidate Biplab Kumar Deb files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha polls

Agartala (Tripura) | March 27, 2024 11:26:15 PM IST

BJP candidate from West Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb filed his nomination papers on Wednesday in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. ... read..

"Politically motivated": Nitin Gadkari weighs in farmer protests 2.0, says they won't be 'misled' this time

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2024 11:26:13 PM IST

Weighing in on the fresh farmers' protests that have emerged as a big political talking point going into the Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday it was 'politically motivated'. ... read..

Karnataka health minister accuses Centre of interrupting supply of anti-TB drugs

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2024 11:26:11 PM IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday alleged that the Central government is interrupting the supply of anti-tuberculosis drugs in the state, which is putting thousands of lives at stake. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal plea challenging arrest, remand: Delhi HC seeks ED response, refuses to grant immediate relief

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 10:27:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a petition moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and also challenging ED remand granted by the trial court while refusing to grant any im ... read..

AAP legislators Sushil Kumar Rinku, Sheetal Angural meet Nadda after joining BJP

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 10:27:28 PM IST

Two Aam Aadmi Party legislators from Punjab, Sushil Kumar Rinku and Sheetal Angural, who joined the BJP, met its national president, JP Nadda, at his residence here on Wednesday. ... read..

Butter Chicken dispute: Daryaganj Restaurant moves Delhi HC against alleged defamatory remarks by Moti Mahal's owner

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 10:27:26 PM IST

Daryaganj Restaurant has moved the Delhi High Court against alleged defamatory remarks by Moti Mahal's owner in a newspaper interview related to the origin of Butter Chicken. ... read..

"Could 'One Rank One Pension' been a reality, Article 370 history?": Irani compares NDA rule with previous Cong regimes

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2024 10:27:24 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani contrasted the development strides that the country has made under the BJP-led NDA at the Centre as compared to previous regimes under the Gandhis. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections 2024: BJP leader Topon Kumar Gogoi files nomination from Assam's Jorhat constituency

Sivasagar (Assam) | March 27, 2024 10:27:22 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Jorhat Parliamentary constituency (Assam) and sitting MP Topon Kumar Gogoi, accompanied by numerous supporters, filed his nomination papers at the Jorhat district commissioner office on Wednesday for the first p ... read..

"Congress will record a historic win in Rajasthan's Dausa," says Sachin Pilot

Dausa (Rajasthan) | March 27, 2024 10:27:18 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the Modi government in the centre for ten years and the BJP MP from Dausa for 15 years have not paid any ... read..

Some Congress workers hold protest against candidature of Danish Ali from Amroha

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 10:27:16 PM IST

Some Congress workers on Wednesday held a protest outside the party headquarters in New Delhi over the candidature of Danish Ali from Amroha in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Data integrity essential for fair audit assessment of national climate action: CAG Murmu

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 10:27:15 PM IST

Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, said data integrity is essential for a fair audit assessment of any national climate action plan, an absence of which may result in biases in climate data and misguided policy decisions. ... read..

UPA govt came to power only to loot: TN BJP chief Annamalai

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 10:27:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, on Wednesday attacked the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre, saying that they came to power "only to loot". ... read..

Seven BJP candidates in Delhi for Lok Sabha polls gather suggestions for 2024 election manifesto

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:26 PM IST

In an effort to draft the manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the Delhi BJP intensified its efforts on Wednesday to gather suggestions from the public. All seven Lok Sabha candidates visited major markets in their respective constituen ... read..

Congress candidate Kawasi Lakhma files nomination from Chhattisgarh's Bastar

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:24 PM IST

Kawasi Lakhma, a Congress candidate from Chhattisgarh's Bastar, filed his nomination on Wednesday. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel accompanied him during the same. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Congress candidate Ganesh Godiyal files his nomination papers from Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2024 9:26:22 PM IST

Congress candidate Ganesh Godiyal filed his nomination papers from the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Court allows early hearing on bail plea of Manish Sisodia

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:16 PM IST

A Delhi court on Wednesday preponed the hearing on the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

"Aisa koi saga nahi, jisko Kejriwal ne thaga nahi": Anurag Thakur hits out at Delhi CM

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2024 9:26:14 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched scathing attacks on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that the latter is in jail because there is no one left who has not been cheated by Kejriwal. ... read..

Country has become strong under successful leadership of PM Modi: CM Dhami

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2024 9:26:12 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the country has become strong and the countrymen have become empowered under the successful leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Congress holds meeting for "Maharally" on March 31 against arrest of Kejriwal, Soren

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:11 PM IST

All India Congress Committee General Secretary (Org) KC Venugopal on Wednesday addressed a preparatory meeting of Delhi and Haryana leaders for the "Maharally" at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi scheduled on March 31. ... read..

"Scared to declare Amethi candidate": Smriti Irani jabs Cong over delay in naming pick from former stronghold

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:09 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the Congress over the delay in naming its candidate from Amethi, its former stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister Smriti Irani said the only reason why there was so much 'chintan' (deliberations) around the subject in the rival cam ... read..

"AAP used money looted in liquor scam in Goa and Punjab election campaigns," alleges Smriti Irani

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 9:26:01 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani lashed out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged liquor scam in the national capital and said that he looted people and then does not want any investigation against himself. ... read..

BJP candidate Ajay Bhatt will win Lok Sabha polls by more than 5 lakh votes: Uttarakhand CM

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2024 8:27:37 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed confidence in the BJP Nainital candidate's victory in the Lok Sabha election saying, "We will win by more than 5 lakh votes." ... read..

Congress' Shashi Tharoor accuses BJP of hijacking democracy

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2024 8:27:35 PM IST

Congress' Lok Sabha candidate from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, on Wednesday accused the BJP of hijacking democracy and urged other political parties to fight together to defeat it in the coming general election. ... read..

"What else can be expected from party which has no respect for women," says Union Minister Scindia on Supriya Shrinate's remark row

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2024 8:27:33 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday took a potshot at the Congress party over a purported "objectionable post" made by one of its leaders Supriya Shrinate against actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut saying what else can be expected from ... read..

"Earlier, vulgar songs used to be played on our festivals but this Holi...": CM Yogi Adityanath

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2024 8:27:31 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that earlier vulgar songs used to be played on our festivals but this Holi, "Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai Hum Unko Laayenge" was being played everywhere. ... read..

Cong to perform well in LS polls, assembly bypolls; candidates to be announced soon: Himachal minister

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 27, 2024 8:27:29 PM IST

Despite the Congress still licking its wounds from the exit of six dissenting MLAs to the BJP, state Education Minister Rohit Thakur claimed on Wednesday that the ruling party was poised to not just fare well in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections but also wi ... read..

Trust in PM Modi among people is immense due to his welfare schemes: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 8:27:25 PM IST

Bansuri Swaraj, the BJP candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency, shared insights into the prevailing sentiment among the electorate, stating that the love and trust for Prime Minister Modi among the people is immense due to his popularity and ... read..

BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar visits Chengicherla, where violence erupted during Holi celebrations

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | March 27, 2024 8:27:23 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other BJP leaders visited Chengicherla on Wednesday, where violence had erupted between two groups belonging to different communities on March 24. ... read..

"Shortage is being created in medicine, health services, but officials are not taking action," says Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 8:27:21 PM IST

After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators protested against the arrest of their national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Assembly on Wednesday, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that there was a lot of commotion in the House tod ... read..

Congress candidate for West Tripura Asish Kumar Saha files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha polls

Agartala (Tripura) | March 27, 2024 8:27:15 PM IST

Congress candidate for West Tripura constituency Asish Kumar Saha filed his nomination papers on Wednesday for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

79 pc prefer NDA government over INDIA alliance in Lok Sabha polls, says survey

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 8:27:05 PM IST

It is advantage BJP in the Lok Sabha polls with around 79 per cent of Indians preferring a party-led NDA government over that of the INDIA alliance, according to the Asianet News 'Mood of the Nation' survey, which also said that Narendra Modi is the top c ... read..

Delhi HC to hear tomorrow, PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from CM post

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 8:27:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) praying for the removal of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from holding the post of chief minister of the government of NCT of Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

Elections 2024: BJD announces first list of candidates for nine Lok Sabha, 72 Assembly seats

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 27, 2024 7:27:13 PM IST

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday announced the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha. ... read..

Goa police successfully trace missing Nepali girl

Porvorim (Goa) | March 27, 2024 7:27:11 PM IST

The 36-year-old daughter of a Nepali mayor who was missing from Goa on Wednesday was traced, said police. ... read..

"If situation in Kashmir has improved, why is AFSPA not being revoked?" asks National Conference leader Omar Abdullah

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2024 7:27:07 PM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah hit out at the BJP and asked that if the situation in Kashmir has improved as claimed by the central government, then why Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is not being revoked from Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Working to ensure money seized by ED...: PM Modi dials BJP's Krishnanagar pick 'Rajmata' Amrita Roy

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 7:27:06 PM IST

After speaking to the BJP's pick from Basirhat, who was among the first to come out against the alleged atrocities of jailed former TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjan in Sandeshkhali; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday rang up Rajmata Amrita Roy, the par ... read..

"It's a huge constituency, will meet electorate": Shiv Sena-UBT's Anil Desai to contest from South Central Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2024 7:27:04 PM IST

After being named as the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from the South Central Mumbai Constituency for the Lok Sabha elections, Anil Desai on Wednesday said that as it is a huge constituency, he will see what people's problems and their expectations are. ... read..

LS polls: PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss says party will push for caste-based census in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 7:27:00 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday said his party will push for caste-based enumeration in the next census and for notification of Tamil as an official language. ... read..

ECI issues show cause notice to Dilip Ghosh for his offensive and insulting remarks against Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 6:26:00 PM IST

The Election Commission of India issued a show cause notice to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh for his offensive and insulting remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

"Our import dependencies need to be near zero": Army Chief General Manoj Pande lays thrust on self-reliance in military production

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 6:25:58 PM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Wednesday emphasised self-reliance in military production, stating that it is important that the country is able to source sustenance equipment like ammunition indigenously and develops its own capabilities and adequate t ... read..

Samajwadi Party's Ruchi Vira files nomination from Moradabad; ST Hasan steps back

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2024 6:25:47 PM IST

The suspense over the Moradabad Lok Sabha constituency ended on Wednesday after sitting MP ST Hasan cancelled his nomination and Ruchi Vira filed her nomination. ... read..

BJP candidate Ranjit Dutta files nomination from Sonitpur Lok Sabha seat

Sonitpur (Assam) | March 27, 2024 6:25:45 PM IST

Ranjit Dutta, the BJP candidate for the Sonitpur parliamentary constituency, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday with the returning officer at Tezpur in Assam's Sonitpur district. ... read..

Setback for AAP in Punjab: Jalandhar MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, MLA Sheetal Angural join BJP

New Delhi | March 27, 2024 6:25:41 PM IST

In a setback to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, its Member of Parliament from Jalandhar, Sushil Kumar Rinku and Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural joined the BJP on Wednesday. ... read..

"His decision is wrong, will benefit BJP": NCP (SCP) leader Clyde Crasto on Prakash Ambedkar going solo in LS polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2024 6:25:39 PM IST

After Prakash Ambedkar of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi announced that the party will contest Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra alone, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) leader Clyde Crasto on Wednesday said that his decision is "wrong" and will ... read..

"All problems of Tamil Nadu fishermen will be solved if...": IUML's Navas Kani MP launches LS poll campaign

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2024 6:25:30 PM IST

Sitting MP and Indian Union Muslim League candidate for Ramanathapuram constituency, Navas Kani MP, lauched his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections by offering prayers at Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram on Wednesday. ... read..

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