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This year's Holi special for Lord Ram devotees: Amit Shah

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 25, 2024 3:26:27 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is in Ahmedabad as part of a Holi celebration programme called this year's Holi special for Lord Ram devotees across the world as Raghuvir (Ram) is playing Holi in Ayodhya. ... read..

PM Modi laid strong foundation for India's development: Haryana CM

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 25, 2024 3:26:12 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated Holi at his residence in Chandigarh on Monday. ... read..

"Want to work directly for people," BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan files nomination for South Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2024 3:26:08 PM IST

Former Telangana and Puducherry Governor and BJP candidate from South Chennai Tamilisai Soundararajan filed her candidature for the Lok Sabha elections and said that she resigned from the governor's post because she wanted to "work directly for the people ... read..

"This place holds special place in my heart": Back in BJP, Jagadish Shettar hopeful of being elected MP from Belagavi

Hubbali (Karnataka) | March 25, 2024 3:26:06 PM IST

Back with the BJP after briefly flirting with the ruling Congress, veteran leader Jagadish Shettar, who is in the fray for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, said he was confident of being elected to the Lower House of Parliament from the Belagavi district ... read..

Air Marshal visits forward posts in Eastern Ladakh, celebrate Holi with Army, ITBP and IAF

Ladakh | March 25, 2024 3:26:00 PM IST

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command, visited forward posts in Eastern Ladakh early this morning to celebrate Holi with personnel of Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Indian Air Force (IAF), an IAF ... read..

"Negative talk by the negative people led Congress to present situation," says Naveen Jindal

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 2:27:06 PM IST

After being nominated as BJP's candidate from the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency, soon after joining the party, Naveen Jindal, taking a swipe at Congress, said it's because of the negative talks by the negative people today that Congress is in a bad s ... read..

Uttrakhand: Polling parties deployed in distant polling stations to leave 3 days before polling

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 25, 2024 2:27:04 PM IST

Polling parties will leave for 12 centres in Uttarakhand three days before the polling. These include 11 centres in Uttarkashi and 1 polling station in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer, BVRC Purushottam, said. ... read..

"BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact...," Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 25, 2024 2:27:02 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said that the alliance of the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) will have a "positive impact" on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police deploys 400 personnel to crack down on drunk driving during Holi celebrations

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 2:27:00 PM IST

Stepping up security, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed 400 traffic personnel across major roads in the city to crack down on drunk driving during the Holi celebrations. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan celebrates Holi, extends wishes

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 2:26:56 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday celebrated Holi and extended wishes to everyone on the occasion. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: ASI continues survey at Bhojshala complex for fourth day

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 2:26:52 PM IST

The survey at the Bhojshala complex in the Dhar district here continued for the fourth day on Monday. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrived at the Bhojshala Complex in Dhar to continue the survey as per the directions of the Madhya Pradesh High ... read..

Assam: MLA Bharat Chandra Narah quits Congress after wife denied ticket

Guwahati (Assam) | March 25, 2024 2:26:48 PM IST

Bharat Chandra Narah, the MLA of Nowboicha in Assam's Lakhimpur district, announced his resignation from the Congress with immediate effect after his wife was denied a ticket for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Whatever happened has happened...," Himachal CM Singh extends Holi wishes

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 2:26:44 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that the things that happened in the past are now in the past and that his government is now focusing on the future of the state and making Himachal a "prosperous and richest state." ... read..

"Feels good to be back home": Mining tycoon G Janardhana Reddy on his return to BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 25, 2024 2:26:41 PM IST

After merging his party with the BJP, marking a major political development in Karnataka going into the Lok Sabha elections, Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP) leader and mining tycoon G Janardhana Reddy on Monday said he was happy to be back with the p ... read..

Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur confident of Kangana registering massive victory from Mandi

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 2:26:39 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur, has shown confidence in actor Kangana Ranaut, stating that she will register a massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls for the Mandi for Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

"PM Modi going to be elected for 3rd term": Anurag Thakur extends greetings on Holi

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 2:26:37 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur celebrated Holi in Delhi on Monday and said the country "reached new heights" in the last ten years. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal will become more dangerous after his arrest: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 25, 2024 2:26:33 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has come out in support of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his decision to run the government from ED custody and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "afraid of Arvind Kejriwal, adding that the latter had bec ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal celebrates Holi at CM residence in Jaipur, exrends wishes

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 25, 2024 2:26:29 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday celebrated Holi at the Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur and extended wishes to everyone on the occasion. ... read..

Magisterial probe ordered, those at fault won't be spared: MP CM Mohan Yadav on Mahakal temple fire

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 1:26:24 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered a magisterial probe into the fire that broke out inside the 'Garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) of Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Monday morning, saying action would be taken against those found guilty. ... read..

"Ab ki baar 400 paar, fir ek baar Modi sarkar," UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 1:26:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya reiterated the "400 seats pitch" while celebrating Holi in Lucknow and said that once again, the PM Narendra Modi-led government will be formed in the country. ... read..

"May this festival fill everyone's life..." BJP chief JP Nadda extends warm Holi wishes to people

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 1:26:14 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda celebrated Holi at his residence in the national capital on Monday. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets injured in fire incident at Ujjain's Mahakal temple at Indore hospital

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 1:26:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya have met the injured persons, in the fire incident that broke out in Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple, undergoing treatment at Aurobindo hospital in Indore. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take part in 'Rangotsav' celebration at Ayodhya Ram Mandir

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 1:26:07 PM IST

The devotees celebrated 'Rangotsav' inside the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on the occasion of Holi on Monday. ... read..

"Will not play with colour, celebrate Holi": Atishi as AAP continues their protest against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 1:26:03 PM IST

When the entire country is drenched in the colours of the Holi celebration, the leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party continued their protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case linked to a money l ... read..

Indian Navy holds operation in Arabian Sea, demonstrating Op readiness

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 12:26:40 PM IST

The Western Seaboard witnessed eight submarines operating together in a recently concluded exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating their high levels of operation readiness, officials said on Monday. ... read..

"Slogan of 400 paar will be fulfilled," say BJP's Pataliputra candidate Ram Kripal Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | March 25, 2024 12:26:32 PM IST

BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the party fielded him from Pataliputra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure victory in all 40 seats in ... read..

BSF personnel celebrate Holi at Khasa headquarters in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 25, 2024 3:26:02 PM IST

The Border Security Force personnel celebrated Holi at BSF headquarters in Khasa, Punjab. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 8 injured in fire at Ujjain's Mahakal temple shifted to Indore for further treatment

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 1:26:28 PM IST

Eight persons who sustained burn injuries in a fire that broke out inside the 'Garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) of the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Monday morning have been shifted to a hospitali in Indore for treatement, an official said. ... read..

"Don't need any positions," Karnataka MLA Janardhana Reddy back in BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 25, 2024 12:26:27 PM IST

Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP) leader G Janardhana Reddy merged his party with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday and rejoined the party along with his wife Aruna Lakshmi ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Security forces bust Naxal arms workshop, cache of country-made guns in Odisha

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 12:26:23 PM IST

In a significant operation, the security forces have uncovered a Naxal weapons workshop and a stockpile of locally made firearms in Odisha's Koraput district. ... read..

Mahakal temple fire: Amit Shah, CM Mohan Yadav prays for speedy recovery of injured, magisterial probe ordered

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 12:26:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wished for the speedy recovery of the people, who sustained burns in a fire that broke out during the Bhasma Aarti at the sanctum sanctorum of Ujjain's Mahakal temple on Monday morning. ... read..

"Bhrashtachar ki Holi, Ho Li...": BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva takes jibe at Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 12:26:17 PM IST

Taking a potshot at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bharatiya Janata Party president Virendraa Sachdeva on Monday said that "Bhrashtachar Ki Holi, Ho Li" (the Holi of corruption has ended), adding that BJP will win all seven seats in Delhi in the en ... read..

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi at his residence, extends greetings to countrymen

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 12:26:14 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday conveyed his greetings to the people on the festival of colours, Holi, wishing happiness and new energy in everyone's life. ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Alipur, no casualties reported

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 11:27:28 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in a factory in Delhi's Alipur on Monday morning, officials said. ... read..

Fire breaks out during Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain Mahakal temple, 13 injured

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 11:27:24 AM IST

In a tragic incident at the Ujjain Mahakal temple on Monday morning, festivities turned into chaos as a fire broke out during the Bhasma Aarti at the 'garbagriha' in the temple, said officials. ... read..

"Only gangs run from jail...": BJP's Dushyant Kumar on 'Delhi CM running government from jail'

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 11:27:16 AM IST

Bhartiya Janata party General Secretary Dushyant Kumar on Sunday reacted strongly to the statement made by the AAP leader Atishi that 'Kejriwal will run the government from jail', stating that "he is a leader of a gang and only gangs run from jail". ... read..

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Puri after being named Sambalpur candidate

Puri (Odisha) | March 25, 2024 11:27:12 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur constituency, Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, offered prayers and sought blessings at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday. ... read..

"It embodies celebration of life": V-P Dhankhar extends warm Holi wishes to people

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 11:27:08 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Holi to the people of the country on Monday and said it embodies the celebration of life and the abundance of nature. ... read..

Assam Rifles apprehend NSCN-KYA militant from Nagaland

Meregkong (Nagaland) | March 25, 2024 11:27:02 AM IST

Assam Rifles apprehended one cadre belonging to the insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang Yung Aung) in the general area of Merangkong, Nagaland, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Rajasthan: People in Kokapur village walk barefoot on fire to celebrate Holi

Dungarpur (Rajasthan) | March 25, 2024 11:26:59 AM IST

Holi, the festival of colours celebrated all across India, not only marks the arrival of spring in the country, but it is much more than just that. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha conducts door-to-door campaign in Bamutia ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Agartala (Tripura) | March 25, 2024 11:26:55 AM IST

Gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday conducted a door-to-door campaign in Bamutia village in the Mohanpur subdivision of West Tripura district. ... read..

Learned from PM Modi, his hard work: Sambit Patra reflects on 2019 loss, thanks BJP for showing faith in him

Puri (Odisha) | March 25, 2024 11:26:53 AM IST

A day after being announced as the party's Lok Sabha pick from Puri, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra offered prayers at the iconic Jagannath Temple on Monday. ... read..

"Holi promotes love, unity, brotherhood among people": President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 11:26:47 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her greetings to citizens on the eve of Holi and said the festival promotes a feeling of love, unity and brotherhood among people. ... read..

CM Yogi performs 'Rudrabhishek' at Gorakhnath temple on occasion of Holi

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 25, 2024 9:26:39 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Rudrabhishek' at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Holi on Monday. ... read..

"May this festival of happiness...":Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend warm Holi wishes to countrymen

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 9:26:38 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his greetings to the people on the festival of colours, Holi, wishing happiness, prosperity, harmony and new energy in everyone's life. ... read..

BJP announces candidates for Sikkim assembly, LS polls

Gangtok (Sikkim) | March 25, 2024 8:27:03 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the list of 14 candidates who will be contesting for the 32 seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. In addition to the Assembly candidates, the BJP also revealed its choice for the lone Lok Sabha seat ... read..

Assam CM meets AGP leaders to discuss strategy for Lok Sabha polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 25, 2024 7:25:36 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday evening visited the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) headquarters at Ambari in Guwahati. ... read..

"INDI alliance intact, not on Earth...": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 25, 2024 6:26:51 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday took a jibe at the INDI alliance saying that the bloc is intact, not on Earth, but in the Moon and Sun. ... read..

Lok Sabha Elections: Dharmendra Pradhan to contest from Odisha's Sambalpur constituency

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 25, 2024 6:26:49 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, announced Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as the candidate from the Sambalpur constituency in Odisha. ... read..

Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar meets families of victims of Sangrur's illicit liquor incident

Sangrur (Punjab) | March 25, 2024 5:25:48 AM IST

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday met with the families affected by the consumption of illicit liquor, following the death of 21 people due to illicit liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district. ... read..

LS polls: BJP leaders, candidates hold pre-election meeting in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 25, 2024 5:25:46 AM IST

A meeting of BJP state office bearers and parliamentary candidates was held on Sunday at Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Bhavan, the BJP State Office in Nampally, Hyderabad. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: DRG jawan injured in Maoist attack in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | March 25, 2024 5:25:44 AM IST

A District Reserve Guard soldier was injured in an attack by a Maoist group at the Atal Awas complex in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Erode MP Ganesamoorthy hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2024 4:26:37 AM IST

Erode's constituency's sitting Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) MP, Ganesamoorthy, was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after an alleged suicide attempt. ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticises Punjab CM for inaction after illicit liquor deaths

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 4:26:31 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the deaths of 21 people due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district. ... read..

West Bengal: BJP fields Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra from Basirhat in LS Polls

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 3:26:04 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the names of 111 candidates in its fifth list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, including a woman who was a survivor of violence in the Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal. ... read..

Left sweeps JNU students' union election, wins all four seats

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 3:26:02 AM IST

The Left party swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students' Union Election, winning all four seats. ... read..

BJP nominates Arun Govil of 'Ramayan' from Meerut in LS polls

New Delhi | March 25, 2024 2:26:19 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday fielded Arun Govil, the veteran actor famed for his role as Lord Ram in the popular TV show Ramayan, as its candidate from his hometown Meerut in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Former Congress MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP, gets party ticket from Kurukshetra

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 11:56:17 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, industrialist and former Congress leader Naveen Jindal joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, soon after resigning from the grand old party. ... read..

Assam: Indian Army conducts workshop to instil spirit of patriotism among students in Digboi

Digboi (Assam) | March 24, 2024 11:56:15 PM IST

In a collaborative effort with the Rotary Club, the Indian Army organised a day-long workshop for students at the Oil Valley Senior Secondary School at Digboi district in Assam, said an official release on Sunday. ... read..

Pandav Nagar rape case a blot on the national capital, AAP leader Atishi writes to Delhi LG

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 11:56:13 PM IST

Senior AAP leader and minister Atishi wrote to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, regarding the rape of a 4-year-old girl in the Pandav Nagar area of Delhi. In her official statement, Atishi expressed deep concern over the incident, lab ... read..

"If someone has indulged in corruption, shouldn't that person be arrested?" asks Kiren Rijiju about Kejriwal's arrest

Papum Pare (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 11:56:12 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday questioned the protests surrounding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy case. ... read..

"It's an anti-farmer government," says Supriya Sule on government's decision to extend ban on onion exports

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 24, 2024 11:56:08 PM IST

NCP (SCP) leader and MP Supriya Sule criticised the government's decision to extend the ban on onion exports, labelling it anti-farmer. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Kawasi Lakhma thanks Congress party for selecting him as Bastar candidate

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | March 24, 2024 11:56:03 PM IST

Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma expressed gratitude to the party for selecting him as the candidate for the Bastar seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls 2024 ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP announces candidates for 6 seats in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 11:56:01 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced its list of candidates for six seats in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"When you need a giant-size washing machine": Jairam Ramesh on Naveen Jindal joining BJP

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 11:55:59 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took a dig at industrialist Naveen Jindal, saying that the latter needed a "giant-size washing machine," after the former two-term Kurukshetra MP joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after resigning from the Con ... read..

Festivals should be symbols of harmony, peace and equality: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 11:55:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday wished all citizens a happy and auspicious Holi, saying that festivals should be symbols of harmony, peace, and equality. ... read..

Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit extends greetings to people on eve of Holi

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 24, 2024 11:55:51 PM IST

Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit extended greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the joyous occasion of Holi. ... read..

Assam: Police seize brown sugar worth Rs 1.50 cr in Cachar; one held

Cachar (Assam) | March 24, 2024 11:55:43 PM IST

The Cachar Police on Sunday arrested one alleged drug peddlar and seized 270 grams of brown sugar with market value of Rs 1.50 crore. ... read..

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections, actors Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil get tickets

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 10:57:04 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its fifth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar greets nation on eve of Holi

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 10:57:00 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi on Sunday. ... read..

Playing Holi using paint or mud could be harmful to skin: Dr Kaushal Verma from AIIMS

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 10:56:51 PM IST

Amid the Holi celebrations in the national capital, AIIMS Department of Dermatology and Venerology, MD, FIMSA Dr Kaushal K Verma cautioned that playing Holi using paint or mud could be harmful to the skin. ... read..

Celebrate Holi free from intoxicants, spiritual teacher Devkinandan Thakur appeals to people

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 10:56:50 PM IST

Spiritual teacher Devkinandan Thakur on Sunday appealed to people to immerse themselves in celebrations in a "nasha-mukt" (addiction-free) way. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: EVMs should undergo 'purity test', says MNM's Kamal Haasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 24, 2024 10:56:48 PM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan called for a 'purity test' of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

UP: Devotees sing devotional songs, kick off Holi celebrations in Ayodhya's Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 10:56:46 PM IST

Devotees immersed themselves in Holi celebrations as they sang devotional songs and smeared each other in the colours of the festival inside the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday. ... read..

LS Polls 2024: BJP fields Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, drops Varun from Pilibhit

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 10:56:42 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced 111 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, dropping Varun Gandhi from the Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat and retaining his mother, Maneka Gandhi. ... read..

West Bengal police is finest weapon of Mamata Banerjee: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 10:56:41 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that the West Bengal police is the finest weapon of Mamata Banerjee and claimed that a section of IPS officers work as party functionaries of the Trinamool Congress. ... read..

UDF files complaint against LDF candidate Thomas Isaac with Election Commission

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | March 24, 2024 10:56:37 PM IST

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has filed a complaint against Pathanamthitta Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Thomas Isaac alleging that he has violated the election code of conduct. ... read..

Tripura: Four fishermen feared to have drowned in Dumboor Lake amid cyclonic storm

Agartala (Tripura) | March 24, 2024 9:56:41 PM IST

Four fishermen are feared to have drowned in the Dumboor lake following a cyclone storm that hit parts of Tripura on Saturday night. ... read..

Kurukshetra's two-time MP Naveen Jindal resigns from Congress

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 9:56:36 PM IST

Congress leader and former MP Naveen Jindal on Sunday announced his resignation from the party. ... read..

Delhi: BJP holds protest against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in Chandni Chowk

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 9:56:34 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held a protest against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in Chandni Chowk on Sunday. ... read..

Fake cases being registered against people who are not ready to be sold: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 9:56:30 PM IST

Referring to the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai alleged that fake cases were being registered against people who are not ready to be sold. ... read..

"I will not contest the 2024 elections," says Union Minister VK Singh

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 9:56:28 PM IST

Union Minister VK Singh announced on Sunday that he would not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Maharashtra: Congress' Umred MLA resigns from party, joins Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 24, 2024 9:56:27 PM IST

Maharashtra's senior Congress leader and Umred MLA Raju Parwe on Sunday joined Shiv Sena in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and ... read..

Tripura: Assam Rifles felicitate ex-servicemen, 'veer naris' on 189th Raising Day

Agartala (Tripura) | March 24, 2024 8:55:36 PM IST

Assam Rifles felicitated ex-servicemen and 'Veer Naris' of Tripura on the momentous occasion of its 189th Raising Day. ... read..

Gujarat: Three-day BSF boot camp concludes at Suigam

Banaskantha (Gujarat) | March 24, 2024 8:55:34 PM IST

The fourth edition of the 3-day Border Security Force (BSF) Boot Camp which was held from March 22-24 concluded today at Suigam in Banaskantha district of Gujarat. ... read..

34-year-old man arrested for raping minor girl in Delhi, people protest outside accused's house

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 8:55:32 PM IST

A 34-year-old was arrested for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl at her tuition centre in the Pandav Nagar area of Delhi, a police official said on Sunday. ... read..

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party founder Rajbhar criticises Congress for supporting Delhi CM Kejriwal

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 24, 2024 8:55:30 PM IST

Om Prakash Rajbhar, the National President and founder of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), expressed strong disapproval of the Congress party's support for Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal amidst h ... read..

Delhi: AAP workers stage protest against party chief Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 8:55:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers took to the streets of the national capital on Sunday to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week. ... read..

LS polls: BSP releases second list of 9 candidates

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 8:55:25 PM IST

Hours after releasing its first list of 16 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Sunday released its second list. ... read..

LGBT community people celebrate Holi by singing and dancing to tunes of songs in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 8:55:22 PM IST

People from the LGBT community celebrated Holi by singing and dancing to the tunes of songs in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..

Kiren Rijiju confident of NDA govt's third term, says 'blueprint to make Viksit Bharat in next 25 years ready'

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 8:55:21 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance returning for a third term after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

CBI includes Darshan Hiranandani as 'accused' in FIR against Mahua Moitra

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 8:55:19 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has included businessman Darshan Hiranandani as an "accused" in their FIR pertaining to the alleged cash-for-query case against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra. ... read..

No problem in anyone calling themselves indigenous if they avoid child marriage, polygamy: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 24, 2024 8:55:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government does not have a problem with anyone calling themselves "indigenous" as long as they prohibit child marriage, do not engage in polygamy and encourage their children to pursue higher educatio ... read..

Maharashtra: Dhangar leader Mahadev Jankar joins Mahayuti

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 24, 2024 8:55:15 PM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) chief Mahadev Jankar joined Mahayuti in Maharashtra in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis. ... read..

POJK refugees hold protest against 'discriminatory policies'

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 24, 2024 7:57:07 PM IST

The displaced people from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Sunday accused both the sitting Lok Sabha members of Jammu region, Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore Sharma, of being "opportunists" who sought votes from the community but failed to s ... read..

JNUSU polls: ABVP leading in all 4 posts, counting underway

New Delhi | March 24, 2024 7:57:05 PM IST

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS, is leading in all four central panel positions as the counting of votes in the elections for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union election (JNUSU) is underway. ... read..

35 Somalian pirates apprehended by Indian Navy remanded to 10-day police custody

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 24, 2024 7:57:03 PM IST

A Mumbai court has remanded the 35 Somalian pirates apprehended by the Indian Navy to 10 days of police custody on Sunday. ... read..

BJP has taken away our language rights: Udhayanidhi Stalin at Theni roadshow

Theni (Tamil Nadu) | March 24, 2024 7:56:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin held a roadshow in support of DMK candidate Thanga Tamil Selvan in Tamil Nadu's Theni on Sunday. ... read..

Karnataka: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy returns home after successful heart surgery, 'to decide' on contesting LS polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 24, 2024 7:56:56 PM IST

Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, said on Sunday that he 'will decide in two days' whether to contest Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

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