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"We are always prepared to face elections": BJD's Amar Patnaik

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 21, 2024 3:27:49 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP and spokesperson Amar Patnaik on Wednesday said that his party is always prepared to face elections and people of Odisha will repose their faith in Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the sixth time. ... read..

"Ranted against democracy and institutions", BJP Chief JP Nadda hits back at Congress

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:25 PM IST

Hitting back at the top Congress brass, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda said that the party is going to be totally "rejected" by the people and "fearing a historic defeat," addressed a press conference and "ranted" against Indian democracy and i ... read..

LS Polls: HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi to contest from Gaya seat

Patna (Bihar) | March 21, 2024 3:27:21 PM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Gaya seat. ... read..

SC takes suo motu cognisance, issues notice in Advocate Gaurav Bhatia manhandling incident

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the incident of manhandling of Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia in Noida court yesterday. ... read..

ED claims, Karti Chidambaram took Rs 50 lakh gratification for getting approval for reuse of Chinese Visas

General News | March 21, 2024 3:27:19 PM IST

In a recently filed prosecution complaint the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has claimed that Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram took illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh through his close aide S Bhaskararaman for getting the approval for reuse of Chinese Vi ... read..

"Credible intelligence on ISIS leaders' movement led to arrest" says Assam IGP (STF)

Guwahati (Assam) | March 21, 2024 3:27:13 PM IST

IGP (STF) Assam, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, said on Thursday that the Assam police had taken action against ISIS top run based on credible intelligence received fifteen days ago. ... read..

Multilevel marketing scheme case: ED attaches assets worth Rs 84.24-cr in Maharashtra, Rajasthan

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:11 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 84.24 crore in the multilevel marketing scheme case of KBC Multitrade Pvt Ltd and Ors located in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. ... read..

"Discussions are going on": RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav on seat sharing ahead of Lok Sabha poll

Patna (Bihar) | March 21, 2024 3:27:07 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav said that discussion is going on regarding seat sharing in Bihar. ... read..

SC stays Centre's Fact Check Unit notification

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the March 20 notification of Fact Check Unit by the Centre government under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2023 (IT Amendment Rules 2023). ... read..

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 2:27:10 PM IST

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday announced its final list of candidates for the upcoming Lok sabha elections. ... read..

Priyank Kharge attacks BJP after Shobha Karandlaje's remarks on Rameshwaram cafe blast

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 2:27:06 PM IST

After an FIR was registered against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje over her recent remark on the Rameshwaram cafe blast, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said that the FIR has been registered for inciting people and making inflammatory speeches. ... read..

"No democracy in India today" alleges Rahul Gandhi, blames PM for freezing of Congress' accounts

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:27:04 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday lashed out at the Centre and asserted that there is "no democracy" in India today, alleging that the idea that India is a democracy is a lie. ... read..

"IT dept froze our account in seven-year-old case": Congress' Ajay Maken lashes out over frozen bank accounts

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:27:02 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Thursday said that efforts are being made to weaken the Congress financially and this is not just an attack on accounts of the Congress party by the Narendra Modi government but also an attack on democracy in India. ... read..

BJP's Sadananada Gowda makes displeasure with party public, indicates readiness to quit politics

Bengaluru (Karnataka), March | March 21, 2024 2:26:55 PM IST

BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda expressed his displeasure with the BJP and indicated that he could quit electoral politics days after being denied a ticket from the Bangalore North seat. ... read..

ECI directs IT Ministry to halt Viksit Bharat messages on WhatsaApp

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:51 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology to immediately halt the delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp. ... read..

SC declines to stay appointment of 2 ECs; says it will lead to chaos, uncertainty as elections round the corner

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold the two Election Commissioners' appointments under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for Elec ... read..

During Holi season, Indian Railways notifies 540 services to connect major destinations

By Nishant Ketu New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:45 PM IST

In this ongoing festive season of Holi, for the convenience of rail travellers and to clear the extra rush of passengers, Indian Railways is running 540 train services. ... read..

"We are fighting against hatred-filled Asura-shakti," Rahul Gandhi takes on PM Modi

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:42 PM IST

After Congress leaders' press conference on freezing party accounts ahead of Lok Sabha elections, party leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated his 'Shakti' remark and said that they are fighting against hatred-filled "Asura-shakti." ... read..

ECI directs IT Ministry to halt Viksit Bharat messages on WhatsApp

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:38 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology to immediately halt the delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp. ... read..

"Running away from investigation...," BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal on filing fresh plea in Delhi HC

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:26:36 PM IST

Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's fresh plea in Delhi High Court seeking no coercive action against him in connection with the excise policy case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that Delhi CM, who began his entire political car ... read..

Assam STF arrests three drug peddlers in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 21, 2024 2:26:31 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police arrested three drug peddlers along with drugs in Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..

ED raids locations in Ranchi linked to police officer Mira Singh in PMLA case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 21, 2024 1:27:18 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at two locations in Ranchi linked to police sub-inspector Mira Singh in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, on Thursday. ... read..

CJI inaugurates "Accessibility Help Desk" to make Supreme Court accessible for all

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 1:27:16 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, inaugurated the" Accessibility Help Desk" and "Media Enclosure" at the Supreme Court Complex on Thursday, saying now we have a one-stop facility where all the services will be available. ... read..

"We will clean sweep the Lok Sabha election in state," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 1:27:14 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed his confidence for a massive victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha election in the state stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to clean sweep the state by winning all 29 parliamentary se ... read..

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis's "no decision yet" jibe at MVA seat sharing talks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 1:27:11 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took a jibe at the Maha Vikas Aghadi over seat-sharing for Lok Sabha elections and said that MVA leaders have been holding meetings for two months but haven't reached a decision yet and the B ... read..

Border roads organisation commences opening of Leh-Manali National Highway

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 21, 2024 1:27:02 PM IST

The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced snow clearance works to restore access to the Ladakh Region from the Manali side on Thursday. ... read..

Andhra police seize unaccounted case worth over Rs 24.87 lakh in Prakasam district

Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 1:27:00 PM IST

Police seized an unaccounted cash worth over Rs 24 lakh from three individuals travelling in a car in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"No level playing field for polls" alleges Mallikarjun Kharge, blames BJP for 'frozen banks accounts'

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 1:26:52 PM IST

The Congress party on Thursday fielded its big guns Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former Presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in a news conference as they trained their guns on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the "freezing" of the p ... read..

"Systematic effort to cripple Congress financially": Sonia Gandhi attacks PM Modi over 'frozen accounts'

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 1:26:50 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi alleged on Thursday that a "systematic effort" is underway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "cripple" the Indian National Congress financially, while calling it "unprecedented and undemocratic." ... read..

Congress takes on Centre on Ladakh statehood ask PM to break silence

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 12:27:48 PM IST

Amid climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in support of statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that the people of Ladakh have been protesting in large numbers against Modi Sarkar's ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: IT Department deploys 100 officers in Uttarakhand to curb black money

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2024 12:27:46 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Income Tax Department has deployed a team of 100 Income Tax officers and employees in the five Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand to curb black money and unaccounted cash. ... read..

Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna submits unqualified apology to Supreme Court over alleged misleading ads

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 12:27:37 PM IST

Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna has tendered an unqualified apology in the Supreme Court over alleged misleading advertisements. ... read..

ECI shakes up district administration in five states, transfers non-encadred DMs & SPs

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 12:27:36 PM IST

Taking forward its commitment for a level playing field in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) today has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers who are posted at leadership positions as District Magistrate ( ... read..

DMK MP Kanimozhi thanks CM Stalin for allowing her to contest in Thoothukudi again

Thoothkudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 12:27:26 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi on Thursday arrived in her Lok sabha Constituency Thoothkudi and expressed her gratitude to the Chief Minister for selecting her for the second time. ... read..

"He should stop habit of shedding crocodile tears": Sanjay Raut takes on PM Modi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 12:27:19 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of repeatedly abusing him, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he should stop this habit of shedding crocodile tears. ... read..

"ED is political tool of BJP...": Delhi Minister Atishi on fresh plea by Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi HC

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 12:27:17 PM IST

Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's fresh plea in Delhi High Court seeking no coercive action against him in connection with the excise policy case, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday asserted that the Enforcement Directorate is a "political too ... read..

Jolt to Congress government, Karnataka governor refuses to sign Temple Tax Bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 12:27:10 PM IST

In a jolt to the Congress government, Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Thursday refused to sign the Temple Tax Bill, asking the state government whether it has conceptualized any legislation to encompass other religious bodies in a similar fashio ... read..

Andhra Pradesh police seize Ganja worth Rs 26.60 lakhs

Koyyur (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:26:55 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Police seized 532 kilogrammes of Ganja in Koyyur's Daunuru Panchayat, where it was packed in 17 sacks, valued at Rs 26.60 lakhs, on Wednesday. ... read..

Congress candidate from Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal gets income tax summons

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2024 11:26:52 AM IST

The Income Tax Department has sent summons to Congress candidate from Pauri Garhwal Lok Sabha seat Ganesh Godiyal asking him to appear in person at its office in Thane in Maharashtra on March 22. ... read..

New Delhi: Case registered against person for allegedly abusing, misbehaving and assaulting doctors

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 11:26:48 AM IST

A case has been registered by the Delhi Police on a person who allegedly misbehaved, verbally abused, and assaulted three doctors in Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital. ... read..

"Clearly shows that you are hiding something...": BJP leader Harish Khurana slams Delhi CM

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 11:26:53 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harish Khurana on Thursday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for moving a fresh plea in Delhi High Court seeking no coercive action against him in connection with the excise policy case and said that the way the AA ... read..

Stakeholders gather in Shimla to address climate change in Himalayan region during 3-day climate meet

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:26:44 AM IST

A three-day climate meeting to address climate change in the Himalayan region started in Shimla on March 20. ... read..

Mayawati calls for strict legal action in Budaun Double Murder case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:26:37 AM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called for strict legal action in the Budaun double murder case where two children were killed by a man. ... read..

Punjab govt issues show cause notice to State Health Secreatary over IVF treatment of Moosewala's mother

Chandigarh | March 21, 2024 11:26:28 AM IST

The Punjab government has issued a show cause notice to State Principal Health Secretary Ajoy Sharma asking for his response for seeking information from Sidhu Moosewala's family on the IVF treatment sought by the family without bringing it to the attenti ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: ASI begins excavation hoping to find India's oldest temple in Panna district

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 11:26:22 AM IST

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is brushing off centuries of earth from layers of bricks being uncovered from under two mounds in Nachne village in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, hoping to find India's oldest temple. ... read..

Maharashtra: Police arrest five Nigerians under NDPS Act in Pune, 170 grams of MD seized

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 10:27:24 AM IST

In a crackdown against drug peddlers and manufacturers, Maharashtra Police have arrested five Nigerians under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and seized around 170 grams of MD. ... read..

'Will eradicate terrorism,' tweets Assam CM after ISIS India head, his associate held in Assam's Dhubri

Guwahati (Assam) | March 21, 2024 10:27:22 AM IST

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted on Thursday that they will "eradicate" terrorism from the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Excise Policy Case: Kejriwal moves fresh plea in Delhi HC, seeks 'no coercive action'

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 10:27:20 AM IST

The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved a fresh plea in the Delhi High Court seeking no coercive action against him in connection with the Excise policy case. ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh to file nomination from Udhampur constituency today

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2024 10:27:18 AM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh will file a nomination on Thursday from the Udhampur constituency for the Lok Sabha election. The seat goes to polls in the first phase on April 19. ... read..

J-K: Army imparts training on vehicle mechanic skills to youths in Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2024 10:27:17 AM IST

The Indian Army on Wednesday organised training on vehicle mechanic skills for ten students in Rajouri to boost self-employment skills of unemployed youth and to give them skills in the mechanical works of motor vehicles. ... read..

BRS leader booked for social media post against Telangana Chief Minister's brother

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2024 10:27:12 AM IST

Police in Hyderabad have booked a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Manne Krishank for his social media post levelling allegations against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's brother Anumula Krishna Reddy. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: Tripura CM holds door-to-door campaign in Golaghati constituency

Golaghati (Tripura) | March 21, 2024 10:27:08 AM IST

Amid the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Manik Saha held a door-to-door campaign on Thursday in the Kanchmala gram panchayat of the Golaghati constituency. ... read..

"We worship Shakti and don't..." BJP's Goa Lok Sabha Incharge Ashish Sood slams Rahul Gandhi

Panaji (Goa) | March 21, 2024 10:27:06 AM IST

BJP's Goa Lok Sabha election incharge, Ashish Sood, said that they will be going among the public with their achievements and said Congress is not finding suitable candidates to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami participates in Holi Milan function

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2024 9:26:11 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the traditional Holi Milan function organized by Rana Tharu Parishad in Uttarakhand's Khatima on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Musicians Ranjani, Gayatri withdraw from Music Academy Conference in opposition to TM Krishna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2024 8:26:55 AM IST

Renowned Indian classical musicians Ranjani and Gayatri have announced their decision to withdraw from the Music Academy's Conference 2024 and said that their participation in this year's conference under TM Krishna's presidency would constitute a "moral ... read..

Dharuhera boiler blast: Haryana CM Saini meets victims, says govt ready to provide all possible help

Rohtak (Haryana) | March 21, 2024 8:26:53 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday interacted with the people at PGI Rohtak who were injured in a boiler blast at a factory in Dharuhera (Rewari). ... read..

Building collapses in Delhi's Kabir Nagar; two dead, one critical

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 8:26:51 AM IST

A two-storey building on Thursday collapsed in Kabir Nagar, Welcome killing two and critically injuring one person, an official said. ... read..

Maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks held at BEML in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2024 7:26:30 AM IST

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday presided over the maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML's Engine division in Mysuru complex. ... read..

Rajasthan: Traditional 'Gulal Gota' preparations begin in Jaipur ahead of Holi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 21, 2024 7:26:28 AM IST

In the vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, preparations for the traditional 'Gulal Gota' have begun in anticipation of the upcoming Holi festival. ... read..

Centre notifies PIB Fact Check Unit under IT Rules 2021

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 7:26:25 AM IST

The Union government notified the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as the fact check unit of the Centre on Wednesday. ... read..

"Pratibha Singh is only one who can win parliamentary election in Mandi," says Congress leader Ram Lal Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 7:26:22 AM IST

The senior Congress leader and former Minister, Ram Lal Thakur on Wednesday stated that the state party Chief Pratibha Singh is the only candidate who can win the Mandi parliamentary seat. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi should clarify from where he got his 'hafta vasooli' : Amit Shah on electoral bonds

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 6:26:52 AM IST

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's reference to electoral bonds as 'hafta vasooli', Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday said that Rahul Gandhi needs to clarify where he obtained Rs 1,600 crore termed as 'hafta vasooli'. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh hit by two earthquakes within two hours

West Kameng (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2024 5:27:03 AM IST

Two earthquakes were reported in Arunachal Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology. ... read..

AICTE launched Augmenting Utilization of Research Assets 2024 scheme to promote the culture of research and development

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 5:27:01 AM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education launched AICTE AURA (Augmenting Utilization of Research Assets 2024 Scheme) to promote the utilization of I-STEM (India Science Technology Engineering facilities Map) by providing the financial aid to teachers ... read..

Congress finalizes 12 candidates in Maharashtra for LS polls; meeting with Thackeray, Pawar today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 4:26:40 AM IST

After the Congress' Central Election Committee met on Wednesday to finalise candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra unit party President Nana Patole said that candidates have been finalised for 12 seats. ... read..

"Fight is to save democracy, protect Constitution": Opposition parties in Tripura unite to fight ruling government in Lok Sabha election

Agartala (Tripura) | March 21, 2024 4:26:37 AM IST

A significant political development unfolded in Tripura as major opposition parties, including CPIM, Congress, Gana Manch, All Tripura Peoples Party, CPI, and CPIML, joined hands to form an alliance under the banner of the INDIA Alliance to preserve democ ... read..

Telangana: Oxytocin injections seized by DCA in Balapur

Rangareddy (Telangana ) | March 21, 2024 4:26:33 AM IST

Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, conducted a raid in Balapur in a coordinated operation along with the Special Operations Team (SOT) and Balapur Police, seizing stocks purported to be 'Oxytocin Injections' intended for misuse in cattle, an officia ... read..

Court refuses to extend period of investigation in a case under MCOCA, says, " Can't be extended mechanically"

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 3:27:03 AM IST

The Delhi Tis Hazari Court has refused to extend the period of investigation of a case registered under MCOCA. The Court said that the period of investigation cannot be extended mechanically. This case is related to the infamous Salman Tyagi gang. ... read..

Congress gets boost ahead of LS polls; Danish Ali, Pappu Yadav, Lal Singh join party

New Delhi | March 21, 2024 2:27:00 AM IST

In a boost for Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls, a sitting MP, two former MPs and a sitting MLA today joined the party at the party headquarters on Wednesday. ... read..

Ajit Pawar loyalist Bajarang Sonawane joins Sharad Pawar's party

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2024 2:26:57 AM IST

Amid the swiftly changing allegiances among political leaders in Maharashtra, Bajrang Sonawane, previously aligned with Ajit Pawar's faction within the NCP, made a significant move by joining Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits Dinhata in Cooch Behar after clash

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | March 21, 2024 2:26:55 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday reviewed the situation in the Dinhata area of Cooch Behar district, where reportedly a clash erupted last night. ... read..

Denying CAA's implementation is like "attacking Constitution," says BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 11:57:07 PM IST

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a central subject and not a state subject and denying its implementation will be like "attacking the Constitution". ... read..

"No matter who joins which party, BJP will win all 40 seats in Bihar," says Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | March 20, 2024 11:57:04 PM IST

After Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav merged his party with Congress on Wednesday, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that no matter who joins which party, the BJP is going to win all 40 seats in the state. ... read..

Rift in INDIA, as SP and Apna Dal (K) enter LS fray from UP's Mirzapur

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 20, 2024 11:57:00 PM IST

Signalling a rift in the INDIA bloc ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, both the Samajwadi Party and Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) fielded candidatures for Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

Assam Rifles concludes National Integration Tour for children of remote schools

Srikona (Assam) | March 20, 2024 11:56:54 PM IST

Assam Rifles on Wednesday successfully concluded a nine-day National Integration Tour for children from remote schools under Operation SADBHAVANA from March 12 to March 20, 2024. ... read..

All-Kashmir DGPC Coordination Committee formed for welfare of Sikh community

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 11:56:50 PM IST

The All-Kashmir DGPC Coordination Committee was formed on Wednesday for overseeing all critical and welfare issues concerning the Sikh community of Kashmir. ... read..

Kerala: MOS Muraleedharan visits hospital in Thiruvananthapuram to meet RSS worker who was attacked

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 20, 2024 11:56:46 PM IST

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Wednesday visited a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram to meet an RSS worker and mandal karyavahak who was attacked by miscreants in Kattakada. ... read..

"Delhi has robust air monitoring mechanism," AAP replies to L-G's letter

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 11:56:45 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issued a statement lashing out at L-G VK Saxena over his letter flagging pollution in the national capital. ... read..

After month-long closure, Zojila Pass reopens on trial basis

Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 20, 2024 11:56:43 PM IST

After a month's closure, the Zojila Pass, which connects Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh, was reopened for vehicular movement on a trial basis on Wednesday. ... read..

65-year-old woman killed after car rams into her in Delhi's Jheel Khurenja, accused arrested

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 11:56:34 PM IST

A 65-year-old woman was killed after a car rammed into her in the Jheel Khurenja area of Delhi on Wednesday, a police official said. ... read..

"Shashi Tharoor getting bit desperate about anti-BJP vote": Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 20, 2024 11:56:28 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Wednesday took a swipe at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, saying that the grand old party candidate from Thiruvananthapuram for the Lok Sabha elections, is getting a bit "desperate about the anti-BJP vote". ... read..

ISIS India head, his associate held in Assam's Dhubri

Guwahati (Assam) | March 20, 2024 11:56:26 PM IST

In a breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police apprehended two top-rung leaders of ISIS in Assam's Dhubri district, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

"If there was a way to anticipate such incidents...": BJP MP condemns Badayun double murder

Badayun (Uttar Pradesh) | March 20, 2024 10:57:25 PM IST

BJP MP Sanghmitra Maurya on Wednesday condemned the horrific murder of two young siblings in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, while also expressing her grief over the incident. ... read..

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Sadhguru after brain surgery

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 10:57:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who underwent emergency brain surgery and wished him good health and a speedy recovery. ... read..

Man arrested for killing 22-yr-old woman by slitting her throat in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

Bharatpur (Rajasthan) | March 20, 2024 10:57:18 PM IST

A man has been caught for allegedly killing a 22-year-old woman by slitting her throat at his rented house in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan assumes additional charge of Telangana, stresses collaboration for development

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 20, 2024 10:57:16 PM IST

CP Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Jharkhand, assumed additional charge as the Governor of Telangana at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre allocates additional quota of electricity to Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttrakhand) | March 20, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST

The central government allocated an additional quota of electricity to the state of Uttarakhand on Wednesday. ... read..

"Unpreparedness of Kolkata Municipal Corporation exposed": Suvendu takes fresh aim at TMC over building collapse

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 10:57:06 PM IST

Amid the bitter political slugfest between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the building collapse at Garden Reach in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday hit out at Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), the primary civic body in the c ... read..

"Those who gave us terror attacks, what is their condition": PM Modi makes veiled attack on Pakistan, refers to Balakot airstrikes

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 10:57:04 PM IST

In a veiled attack on Pakistan over support to cross-border terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the new India does not tolerate the pain of terrorism but teaches a lesson to those resorting to such violence and that the cond ... read..

"World Air Quality Report 2023 raises red flag over Delhi's air quality," says L-G VK Saxena

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 10:57:00 PM IST

After the release of the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi L-G VK Saxena on Wednesday wrote to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal drawing his attention to the report "painting a grim picture" of the air quality in the nat ... read..

ECI issues directions to remove unauthorised political advertisements

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 9:57:23 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday took serious note of the non-compliance/partial compliance of its instructions and directed all State/UT Governments to immediately remove all unauthorised poli ... read..

IT Department summons Congress candidate from Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 20, 2024 9:57:15 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand Congress president and party candidate from the Pauri Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, Ganesh Godiyal, has been summoned by the Income Tax Department to personally appear at its office in Maharashtra on March 22. ... read..

Telangana Police arrest three persons in connection with shooting of 20 stray dogs

Mahabubnagar (Telangana) | March 20, 2024 9:57:12 PM IST

The Telangana police arrested three persons in connection with the shooting of 20 dogs and seized the rifle used for it, a police officer said. ... read..

BJP complains to EC, says "Rahul Gandhi's Shakti remark is assault on dignity of women"

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 9:56:57 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday approached the Election Commission (EC) to lodge a complaint against Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments. ... read..

Himachal: Disqualified Congress MLA Rajinder Rana's son gets threat call

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | March 20, 2024 8:58:05 PM IST

Abhishek Rana, son of disqualified Congress MLA Rajinder Rana, said he received threat calls on Tuesday evening, while his father's office also received a threat letter. ... read..

Boiler blast at Haryana factory: 5 workers dead; case registered against owners

Rewari (Haryana) | March 20, 2024 8:58:02 PM IST

Five workers injured in a boiler blast at an auto parts manufacturing facility in Haryana's Rewari have succumbed to burn injuries, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Bomb remarks: Election Commission directs action against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for violating MCC

New Delhi | March 20, 2024 8:58:00 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka to take immediate action against Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje for claiming that 'the suspect involved in the March 1 blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Benga ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at tiffin centre in Rangareddy; no casualties reported

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 20, 2024 8:57:56 PM IST

A fire broke out at a tiffin centre in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Wednesday. No casualties were reported. ... read..

NCW condemns "lewd behaviour against female passenger" in Bengaluru Metro, demands action

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 20, 2024 8:57:51 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly condemned an appalling incident in the Bengaluru Metro, wherein a woman passenger was subjected to lewd behaviour by security staff. ... read..

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