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"Blessings of 135 crore Indian's with Arvind Kejriwal": AAP's Raghav Chadha

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:54 AM IST

AAP leader and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has criticised the arrest of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal saying that the person who gave free electricity to lakhs of families and arranged free bus services for women has been arrested. ... read..

Former Odisha minister Damodar Rout passes away at 83

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 10:56:50 AM IST

Former Odisha Minister and seven time-MLA Damodar Rout passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneshwar on Friday morning. ... read..

"Delhi CM's arrest is BJP's political conspiracy", says Atishi

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:41 AM IST

Terming the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the BJP's "political conspiracy," Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Friday said that it is the first time that a sitting CM has been arrested by the Central government. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal's family under house arrest," says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:34 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on Friday has claimed that the family of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been put under "house arrest." ... read..

CPI (M) leader MA Baby slams PM Modi after Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2024 9:55:59 AM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader MA Baby accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking "systematic steps to destroy democracy," a day after the Enforcement Directorate arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Comparing PM Modi with Aurangzeb "an insult to the nation": Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 9:55:57 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticized the opposition for comparing Prime Minister Modi with Aurangzeb, stating it's an insult to the nation. ... read..

LS polls: 11 out of 17 Congress candidates in Karnataka relatives of ministers

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 9:55:55 AM IST

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday announced the names of 17 candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, polling for which will be held in two phases in the state. ... read..

Team of doctors arrives at ED office for medical examination of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:55:46 AM IST

A team of doctors arrived at the ED office for the medical examination of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday. ... read..

Delhi police detain AAP MLA Rakhi Birla for staging protest outside CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:55:44 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Rakhi Birla was detained for protesting outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds Lok Sabha review meeting with Shiv Sena cadre in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 9:55:42 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minster Eknath Shinde, on Thursday, conducted a Lok Sabha review meeting with the Shiv Sena party cadre in Mumbai's Worli. ... read..

"INDI alliance is a group of corrupts and dynasts," says Bihar Dy CM Sinha

Patna (Bihar) | March 22, 2024 8:56:27 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lashed out at the INDIA bloc and said that those who can not think beyond their families and devoid of any vision for society and nation cannot embark on a sign ... read..

INDIA bloc doesn't get scared, it fights and wins: Tej Pratap after Kejriwal's arrest

Patna (Bihar) | March 22, 2024 8:56:25 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav on Friday condemned the recent arrest of Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and stated the INDIA alliance is not the one who gets scared, adding that the INDIA alliance are the ones who fight and win. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal is a bad idea...": Sambit Patra jibes at AAP

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:23 AM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the Excise policy case, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that a high voltage drama was going on outside the residence of Arvind Ke ... read..

"Kejriwal is an ideology...battle has begun": AAP after Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:21 AM IST

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai announced that the battle has begun and said that the Aam Aadmi Party will hold a nationwide protest against the "illegal" arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the ED. ... read..

"You will be punished for misusing poor people's money": BJP MLA hits back at Congress

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 22, 2024 7:57:51 AM IST

After former Congress president Sonia Gandhi levelled serious allegations against the government weeks that the Prime Minister has made a systematic effort to cripple the grand old party financially, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitin Nabin emphasized ... read..

Punjab: 8 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Sangrur, 4 held

Sangrur (Punjab) | March 22, 2024 7:57:49 AM IST

As many as 8 people died and 12 others are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital after allegedly consuming spurious liquor and arrested four for selling illicit liquor in Punjab's Sangrur, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"People eager to bring change": Congress candidate from Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 22, 2024 7:57:45 AM IST

After being chosen by the Congress high command on Thursday to contest from Jaipur in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Sunil Sharma asserted that the people of Jaipur are eager to bring change in the impending election. ... read..

Accident claims life of TSR jawan in North Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | March 22, 2024 7:57:38 AM IST

A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, Sandoma Darlong, lost his life in a fatal bike accident on Thursday, police said. ... read..

"Congress did nothing other than letting down people," says Sarbananda Sonowal

Politics | March 22, 2024 7:57:36 AM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal filed as the BJP candidate for the Dibrugarh parliamentary constituency, addressed the party workers meet at Kotoha under Khowang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) on Th ... read..

"People of Cooch Behar will bless us again," says BJP's Nisith Pramanik

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 7:57:35 AM IST

After filing his nomination from Cooch Behar Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday, Union Minister & BJP leader Nisith Pramanik expressed his faith in the people of Cooch Behar. ... read..

"Is this level playing field?" Supriya Shrinate after Congress accounts frozen

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:29 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of electoral bonds and frozen bank accounts and said that BJP extorted money through electoral bonds and now giving ... read..

Judicial Custody of Hemant Soren extended till April 4 in money laundering case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 22, 2024 6:57:06 AM IST

The Special PMLA court in Ranchi on Thursday extended the judicial custody of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren till April 4 in connection with a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. ... read..

Maharashtra: Two dead, one critical after falling into sewer

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 6:57:02 AM IST

Two people died and one was critically injured on Thursday after they fell into an underground sewer of a public toilet in Malad West, an official said. ... read..

Bengaluru Police registers FIR against BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya, PC Mohan, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 6:57:01 AM IST

Halasuru gate police have registered an FIR against leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for organising a protest in Nagarthpet following a dispute between a shopkeeper and a group of people on Sunday evening over playing of devotional songs during the ... read..

AAP announces nationwide protest against Kejriwal's arrest, invites INDIA bloc to join

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 6:56:59 AM IST

AAP leader Gopal Rai announced nationwide protests to be held today against the Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on allegations of corruption linked to the city's liquor policy. ... read..

"Karma catches up": Sharmistha Mukherjee on Delhi CM's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 6:56:55 AM IST

Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case, Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday accused Kejriwal and the Anna Hazare group of making 'irresponsible, baseless alleg ... read..

LS polls: Five out of 17 Congress candidates in Karnataka relatives of ministers

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 5:56:55 AM IST

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday announced the names of 17 candidates for the Lok Sabha election, which is slated to occur in two phases. ... read..

"Mother of Democracy demonstrated that ED is its most obedient son": Kapil Sibal on Delhi CM's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:56:53 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP-led central government following the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and said that "The Mother of Democracy has demonstrated that the ED is its most obedient son." ... read..

Atishi questions heavy security deployment outside Kejriwal's house, calls arrest by ED 'conspiracy'

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 4:56:23 AM IST

AAP Minister Atishi on Thursday alleged that the manner in which the Enforcement Directorate officials reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence with four buses full of police personnel and two buses full of RAF personnel to conduct searche ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court against ED arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 4:56:18 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, moved to the Supreme Court. However, he did not receive any special hearing late at night. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to meet Kejriwal's family to offer legal assistance: Sources

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:57:00 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached out to Arvind Kejriwal's family and assured them of his and the grand old party's support following the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister on Thursday, as per party sources. ... read..

SP leader Azam Khan acquitted in one of the cases in Dungarpur incident

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 3:56:17 AM IST

Former Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan and seven others were acquitted by an MP-MLA court here on Thursday in one of the cases related to the Dungarpur incident. ... read..

"BJP afraid of elections, we strongly stand with AAP": Arvinder Singh Lovely on Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:57:47 AM IST

Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely on Thursday said that the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shows that the Bharatiya Janata Party is afraid of the elections and is resorting to such kind of tactics of arresting opposition leade ... read..

ED arrests Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case; INDIA bloc leaders slam Centre, BJP leaders say "truth had to prevail"

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:57:44 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate, which arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case on Thursday evening, took him to the agency's headquarters later. A medical team also arrived at the ED office. ... read..

We will provide complete arrangements to ensure that there is no hindrance to survey work at Bhojshala: Dhar Superintendent of Police

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 2:57:42 AM IST

As the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to commence a survey of the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar from Friday, a senior police officer has assured "complete arrangements" so that there is no hindrance in the surve ... read..

"Devilish Power...systematic effort to subvert Indian democracy:" Opposition parties attack BJP over Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:57:38 AM IST

Hours after Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case, opposition parties, including the grand old party, condemned the arrest of the leader, citing it as 'dev ... read..

UP: CM Yogi took cognizance of kidnapping case of UP mechanic in Meghalaya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 2:57:36 AM IST

Taking cognizance of the kidnapping case of Akhilesh Singh, who is a native of Uttar Pradesh, in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma over the phone on Thursday. ... read..

"Arrest of yet another CM reeks of political vendetta and growing authoritarianism": Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 22, 2024 2:57:34 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday condemned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and labelled it as an act of political vendetta and ... read..

"Stop doing politics hiding behind ED," Atishi to BJP

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:57:31 AM IST

Pointing to the arrests of two opposition chief ministers and the freezing of a bank account of the Congress party, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Thursday asked the BJP to stop doing politics behind Enforcement Directorate. ... read..

"Truth had to prevail...people welcoming his arrest": BJP leaders on ED action against Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:28:20 AM IST

BJP leaders on Thursday supported the ED action to arrest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case and said "truth had to prevail". ... read..

"Will fare much better than...": BJP MLA Suryabanshi Suraj talks up party's prospects in assembly, LS polls

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:28:18 AM IST

Talking up the BJP's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state, party MLA Suryabanshi Suraj on Thursday said it will fare much better that how it is being projected in opinion polls. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 'Holi Milan' function in Champawat

Champawat (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2024 12:28:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'Holi Milan' celebrations with party workers in the Champawat district on Thursday. ... read..

Congress releases 3rd list for Lok Sabha polls, names Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from West Bengal's Berhampore once again

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:27:46 AM IST

Congress released the third list of 56 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, fielding Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from West Bengal's Berhampore, which he has been representing since 1999. ... read..

"We are not doing any caste-based politics," says Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain after Anand Sharma opposes caste census

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:27:39 AM IST

Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain on Thursday said that his party is not doing any caste-based politics and that a caste census will only help them formulate policies for all sections of society. ... read..

"What about 1 crore WhatsApp messages that have already been sent?": TMC MP after EC directs IT Ministry to halt Viksit Bharat messages

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 12:27:37 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen on Thursday questioned the timing of the Election Commission's directive to immediately halt the delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp and asked "what about 1 crore WhatsApp messages that have already been sent ... read..

Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Karnataka districts

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 12:27:35 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Maharashtra counterpart Eknath Shinde, requesting him to release water from Warna/Koyna Dam to the Krishna River and Bhima River to meet the needs of both humans and livestock in northern Karnataka. ... read..

"Such shameful scenes being witnessed for first time...": Priyanka Gandhi on Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:27:22 AM IST

Labelling the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the ED in connection with the liquor policy case as 'unconstitutional', Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday tore into the BJP over "such shameful scenes are being witnessed ... read..

Sharad Pawar, MK Stalin condemn arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:27:20 AM IST

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and NCP-SCP leader and MP Supriya Sule condemned the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case o ... read..

Delhi: International gang dealing in stolen mobile phones busted, five including 2 from Nepal arrested

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:27:18 AM IST

The Crime Branch of Delhi police has busted an international gang that allegedly indulged in the sale and purchase of stolen mobile phones in the Delhi-NCR area and arrested five persons from the national capital, police said. ... read..

BJP can freeze our bank accounts but it cannot throttle our spirit: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 12:27:16 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party can freeze the bank accounts of the Congress but it cannot "throttle our spirit." ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Samajwadi Party calls off alliance with Apna Dal (K), its sole remaining ally from 2022

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:27:30 PM IST

The Samajwadi Party called off its ties with Apna Dal (Kameravadi) on Thursday amid the differences between the alliance partners that had been playing out in public for a long time. ... read..

"24x7 war room will be set up in Mumbai for elections," says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 11:27:26 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chaired a crucial meeting of Shiv Sena leaders and laid down the election strategy before the party. He asked leaders to work hard for the elections. ... read..

"Fiscal state of Karnataka has deteriorated under Congress": Former CM Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 11:27:20 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the Siddaramaiah-led government, former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the fiscal condition of the state has deteriorated under the ruling Congress. ... read..

"No MP from Gaya has ever become Union Minister...": Jitan Ram Manjhi

Gaya (Bihar) | March 21, 2024 11:27:11 PM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday claimed that people are thinking that due to "his proximity" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will "definitely" be given a chance to work at the Centre, ... read..

"We will apply for entry to Guinness Book...": BJP leader mocks Congress over exits in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:27:03 PM IST

Senior BJP leader and the party's state convener of New Joining Group, Narottam Mishra, on Thursday said Madhya Pradesh can enter the Guinness Book of World Rercords for the sheer number of switchovers from the Congress to the ruling party in the state ah ... read..

ED team reaches Arvind Kejriwal's residence

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:28:18 PM IST

Hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim protection to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from coercive action in connection with the excise policy case, an Enforcement Directorate team reached his residence for questioning. ... read..

EC releases fresh electoral bonds data, includes unique alphanumeric code that can match purchasers with parties

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:28:16 PM IST

The Election Commission on Thursday published the complete electoral bond data submitted by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. The frresh data includes alpha-numeric numbers that can help match the purchasers of the bonds with the ... read..

"Whoever commits crime can neither escape...": Dy CM Keshav Maurya after second accused in Badayun double murder held

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 10:28:12 PM IST

Sharing a key update amid the ongoing probe into the murder of two siblings in Badayun, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said the second accused, who managed to flee in the wake of the incident, was arrested. ... read..

Kejriwal's legal team moves SC after High Court denies interim relief in excise case

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:28:10 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's legal team has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's order which denied interim relief to him in an Excise policy case. ... read..

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah urges EC to allow Congress to use bank accounts frozen by IT department

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 10:28:04 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at the BJP government at the centre and compared it to modern-day Asura. He urged the Election Commission to direct the concerned authorities and allow Congress to use the bank accounts ahead of the parliament ... read..

"Refrain from promoting offshore betting, gambling platforms": Centre to social media influencers

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:28:01 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory, asking all endorsers and influencers on social media to refrain from promoting or advertising, including surrogate advertisements, of offshore online betting and gambling platforms, offi ... read..

NCC, NPCIL ink MoU to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power through various programmes pan India

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:58 PM IST

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to conduct various awareness programmes, enhance public perceptions on the peaceful use of nuclear power and disse ... read..

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Tripura CM launches door-to-door campaign

Agartala (Tripura) | March 21, 2024 10:27:57 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha carried out a door-to-door campaign and said that the faith and confidence of the people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi will secure more than 400 seats this time in the upc ... read..

"My resolution is toward people of Guna, Shivpuri" says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 10:27:55 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that his resolution is towards the people of Guna, Shivpuri and Ashoknagar and he has tried to serve people for the last 20 years. ... read..

Since 'Pran Pratishtha' of Lord Ram Lalla, 1 crore 12 lakh devotees have visited Ayodhya till March 20: State tourism department

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 10:27:49 PM IST

It has been two months since the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple took place. Ever since there has been a continuous increase in the number of devotees coming here for darshan and worship. From January 22 to March 20, 1 crore ... read..

"Kejriwal's actions indicate he's kingpin": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla rips into Delhi CM as he skips ninth ED summons in liquor case

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:47 PM IST

After the Delhi High Court refused to grant interim protection from arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the liquor policy case, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday came out all guns blazing at the AAP conv ... read..

Punjab: ECI appoints new Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 21, 2024 10:27:43 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has appointed Himanshu Agarwal as the new Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar, a senior poll official said on Thursday. ... read..

BJP releases third list of LS candidates; K Annamalai to contest from Coimbatore, Soundarajan from Chennai South

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released a list of nine Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu fielding former Telangana Governor and party leader Tamilisai Soundarajan from Chennai South and party's state chief K Annamalai from Coimbatore. ... read..

"Preparations underway to arrest him": AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj as ED team reaches Kejriwal's residence

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:37 PM IST

After an ED team arrived at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday late evening for questioning in connection with the liquor policy case, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that preparations were underway to arrest him. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: ASI to begin survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar from Friday

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 10:27:21 PM IST

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will begin the survey of the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district from tomorrow, according to an official statement on Thursday. ... read..

Congress to finalize Himachal Lok Sabha candidates soon; options open for rebels: Rajneesh Kimta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 10:27:18 PM IST

The State General Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee, Rajneesh Kimta, on Thursday said that the Congress party will finalize the candidates for Lok Sabha in ten days. The party has kept options open for the return of rebel and disqualifi ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal arrested by ED in excise policy case, Atishi says they have sought urgent SC hearing tonight

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:04 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case, sources said. ... read..

"Feel as excited as I was going into 2007 T20 WC": Yusuf Pathan on his electoral debut against Adhir Chowdhury from Behrampore

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 21, 2024 8:26:33 PM IST

Marking his debut on the electoral pitch after being named the TMC's Lok Sabha candidate from Behrampore, former cricketer Yusuf Pathan on Thursday said he was excited to open a innings in his life and would go into the upcoming elections with the same en ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress likely to field Digvijaya Singh from Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 8:26:31 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is likely to contest Lok Sabha elections from the Rajgarh Assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh, according to the party sources. ... read..

Jitendra Singh files nomination papers for Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha seat

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2024 8:26:29 PM IST

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha seat, which is set to go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19. ... read..

Fire engulfs godown in Pune; no casualties reported

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 8:26:27 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a godown in the Pimpri Chinchwad city of Pune district on Thursday. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets BJP's Bansuri Swaraj, extends best wishes for Lok Sabha campaign

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 8:26:24 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bansuri Swaraj and wished her "all the best" for the Lok Sabha campaign. ... read..

Congress exposing Congress, says BJP after Anand Sharma questions party's call for caste census

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 7:27:07 PM IST

After Congress old-timer and a sitting member of its working committee, Anand Sharma, wrote to party president Mallikarjun Kharge questioning its campaign pitch around the promise of a nationwide caste census, the BJP accused the grand old party of 'hypoc ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to grant Arvind Kejriwal interim protection from coercive action in excise policy case

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 7:26:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused interim protection from coercive action to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said at this stage it is not inclined to grant interim relief. ... read..

Delhi HC asks Centre to file response on plea challenging ban on 23 dog breeds

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 7:26:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a response from the central government on a plea challenging a circular asking all states to ban 23 dog breeds posing dangers to humans. ... read..

Delhi: Two SUVs with same registration number found parked at Lutyens

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 6:27:36 PM IST

In a major security breach, two SUVs with the same registration number were found parked in the high-security Tughlaq Road area, police said. ... read..

CBI books five persons, Jaipur firm in 48 cr bank fraud case, raids ongoing

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 6:27:19 PM IST

The CBI booked five individuals, including a Jaipur-based private company and its directors and promoters, along with others, over allegations of bank fraud amounting to approximately Rs 48.06 crore. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: ED searches at real state firm G Square across 20 locations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 6:27:11 PM IST

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the premises of a prominent real estate firm, G Square, in Chennai and over 20 other locations linked to the firm in the state on Thursday. ... read..

"Assam will always be grateful": CM Sarma thanks Ratan Tata for building semiconductor plant in state

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 6:26:58 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed his gratitude to former Tata Sons chairman and philanthropist Ratan Tata on Thursday for building the state's first semiconductor manufacturing plant. ... read..

BJP's Bhopal candidate Alok Sharma looks to live up to history of city's 'Chowk Mohalla'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 5:28:30 PM IST

A unique locality in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, 'Chowk Mohalla' is popularly called as 'MPs Mohalla' by the local residents as it has a reputation for being home to several Members of Parliaments (MPs) and even the former President of the India. ... read..

SC questions Tamil Nadu Governor's conduct for not appointing K Ponmudy as minister

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 5:28:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the conduct of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over his decision to refuse to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet and said that he had defied the order of the top court. ... read..

"AAP will announce candidates for remaining five Lok Sabha seats in five days," says Punjab CM Mann

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 5:28:13 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming general elections in the country, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that the Aam Aadmi Party will soon declare the names of the candidates for the remaining five seats in the state. ... read..

"Caste Census not a solution for unemployment, prevailing inequalities": Congress leader Anand Sharma

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 5:28:03 PM IST

Opposing the demand for a nationwide caste census, Congress leader Anand Sharma has said that his party has never endorsed the idea of identity politics, adding that the caste census is not a solution for prevailing unemployment and inequalities in the na ... read..

"Desperation of imminent defeat...": Ravi Shankar Prasad on Congress' account freeze charges

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 5:27:59 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday slammed Congress leadership over its allegations concerning freezing of its accounts and said "the party had sought to make an alibi at the highest level" for its "imminent defeat" in the Lok S ... read..

Bihar: Inter students protest in Patna against govt's decision to discontinue plus two classes in colleges

Patna (Bihar) | March 21, 2024 4:27:18 PM IST

Intermediate students are protesting outside the JDU office in Patna, expressing their discontent over the Bihar government's decision to discontinue plus 2 classes conducted in colleges from April 1. ... read..

"Even if PM Modi comes and tries to..." KS Eshwarappa

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 4:27:02 PM IST

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind. ... read..

Kanimozhi backs TM Krishna on music award, says hate "uncalled for"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 4:27:00 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi on Thursday backed carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have protested the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. ... read..

NIA arrests absconding close associate of Naxal's North Region Bureau Chief

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 4:26:56 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an absconding close associate and distant relative of Naxal's North Region Bureau Chief and Politburo member in the conspiracy to revive and strengthen the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation in Bihar's Ma ... read..

"Proud that I'm opposing BJP," Omar Abdullah on Amit Shah's 'parivarvaad' remarks

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2024 4:26:54 PM IST

Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on "parivarvaad", National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has no problem with 'parivarvaad' parties but they have problems with parties that oppose it. ... read..

"Remove BJP; save Constitution and democracy": Samajwadi Party Chief makes electoral pitch

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 4:26:51 PM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday made his electoral pitch urging people to remain alert after voting saying that to save democracy in India, the BJP-government should be removed. ... read..

"Do they believe people vote for Asuras?": BJP's Nalin Kohli takes on Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 4:26:47 PM IST

Bhartaiya Janata Party leader Nalin Kohli said on Thursday that by calling a government elected by the people 'Asura Shakti', the Congress is "confirming" that they have "no faith" in the people of India, "those who determine the destiny of India." ... read..

MP: Ex CM Chouhan travels in passenger train from Bhopal to Ganj Basoda for election campaign

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 3:27:59 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan travelled in a passenger train from Bhopal for the campaign in Ganj Basoda Assembly of Vidisha Lok Sabha Constituency on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to GNCTD on PIL against consolidated fund release salaries to Imams and Muezzins

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Government of NCT Delhi and others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), moved against the consolidated fund of the state release for the salaries/honorarium to Imams and Muezzins of the Delhi Wakf Bo ... read..

Budaun Double Murder case: Uttar Pradesh police arrest second accused from Bareilly

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 3:27:51 PM IST

The second accused in the double murder case of two children in Budaun has been arrested, Uttar Pradesh Police said on Thursday. ... read..

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