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K'nataka: Congress workers holds protest demanding ticket for youth president

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 12:56:48 PM IST

Youth Congress workers on Monday held a protest in front of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Bengaluru demanding a ticket for Mohammed Nalapad from Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha Constituency. ... read..

"Exceptional fervour in the NDA's favour": PM Modi ahead of poll rallies Southern India

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:57:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in Jagtial and Shivamogga on Monday and later hold a road show in Coimbatore.. ... read..

'Mysogynistic mindset...': Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark in Maharashtra stirs row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 1:57:44 PM IST

In a war of words between the BJP and Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader Nalin Kohli on Monday criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). ... read..

Assam locals resort to age-old tradition of frog wedding to please rain Gods

Biswanath (Assam) | March 18, 2024 11:57:08 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing problem of drought in Assam, locals of Adarsha Gorehagi village in Biswanath district have resorted to age-old ways to please the rain gods; marrying of frogs in a ceremony with proper rituals. ... read..

"Future gaming gave highest to DMK, party of your INDI alliance": BJP replies to Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 11:57:06 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pravin Darekar on Monday replied to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over the Electoral Bonds data and said that a gaming company has given more to Tamil nadu ruling DMK, which is a part of the INDIA bloc. ... read..

Ayodhya constituency Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024; voting to take place on May 20

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:56:55 AM IST

The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections for the Ayodhya constituency in Uttar Pradesh, one among the 80 constituencies in the state, are highly anticipated after the construction of the Ram Temple in the state. ... read..

"We stand by distressed families," Mamata Banerjee after five-storey building collapses in South Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 10:57:41 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she is "saddened" after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area, adding that the rescue operation is underway. ... read..

Bihar Police say condition of journalista shot at by miscreant in Nalanda stable

Nalanda (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 10:57:34 AM IST

A journalist was allegedly shot by unidentified miscreants in Nalanda district of Bihar, said the police on Monday. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to skip ED summons in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:57:30 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday in connection with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) money laundering probe. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Gold worth Rs 26.62 lakh seized at Trichy airport

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 10:57:27 AM IST

Officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu seized 410 grams of gold valued at Rs. 26.62 lakh from a passenger arriving from Singapore. ... read..

Patna (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 10:57:25 AM IST

In a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and candidate for the Asansol Lok Sabha seat, Shatrughan Sinha denounced the party's recent slogan "Ab ki baar 400 paar," suggesting it stemmed from fear rather than con ... read..

Delhi Court directs Tihar officials to take Sanjay Singh to Parliament on March 19 for oath-taking as Rajya Sabha member

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:57:21 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has directed the Tihar Jail Superintendent concerned to ensure Aam Aadmi Party Leader Sanjay Singh be taken to Parliament on March 19, 2024, under adequate security for the purpose of making and subscribing to an oath as a ... read..

Police quash reports of stampede during 'Laddu Maar Holi' celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 9:57:27 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday quashed reports of a stampede during pre-Holi celebrations at the Shri Radha Rani Mandir, Barsana. ... read..

TN: Governor Ravi refuses to appoint K Ponmudy as minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 9:57:24 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has refused to accept the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister after he was reinstated as an MLA. ... read..

Assam DSP arrested for sexual harassment of domestic help

Golaghat (Assam) | March 18, 2024 9:57:22 AM IST

A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officer was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a minor domestic house help in Assam. ... read..

"Will secure 13 out of 14 seats in Assam...": BJP MP Pabitra Margherita exudes confidence in BJP's victory in upcoming LS elections

Guwahati (Assam) | March 18, 2024 9:57:20 AM IST

Exuding confidence in Bhartiya Janata party's victory in the upcoming elections, Assam BJP MP Pabitra Margherita stated that the party is poised to win 13 out of 14 seats in Assam and a remarkable 22 out of 25 seats across the North East. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh highlights issues in Karnataka ahead of PM Modi's rally today

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:15 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rally in Karnataka's Shivamogga today, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has pointed out issues going on in the state that need to be addressed by the Prime Minister in his rally. ... read..

"They divided country": BJP leader Dushyant Gautam attacks Congress

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:13 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dushyant Gautam has lauched a scathing attack on Congress and said the problem with the Congress party is that the party considers other parties as fools. ... read..

Rajasthan: Four coaches, engine of passenger train derail near Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | March 18, 2024 9:57:08 AM IST

Four coaches, including the engine of a passenger train on its way from Sabarmati to Agra Cantt, derailed near Ajmer on Monday morning. ... read..

"PM Modi is afraid of Mallikarjun Kharge": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 9:57:07 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was afraid of the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as he started his campaign for Lok Sabha elections from Kharge's home district Kalaburagi. ... read..

"More than 2.43 crore voters to exercise their franchise in upcoming LS polls": Assam Chief Electoral Officer

Guwahati (Assam) | March 18, 2024 8:56:13 AM IST

Anurag Goel, Chief Electoral Officer in Assam, has said that more than 2.43 crore voters in the state will exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, which will be held in three phases in the state on April 19, April 26 and May 7. ... read..

Annamalai should be removed from politics: AIADMK leader Sellur Raju

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 7:56:17 AM IST

In a scathing attack on BJP Tamil Nadu Chief K Annamalai, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Sellur Raju on Sunday said the former should be removed from politics as he was not necessary for the country. ... read..

Power that intends to divide country can never defeat INDIA: Rahul attacks BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 1:57:31 PM IST

On the day when the Opposition showcased their strength at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, marking the culmination of his 63-day 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', Rahul Gandhi hit out at the BJP, saying that the power that intends to divide the country can never defeat th ... read..

Adani to invest 70 pc of total investments in green energy: Sources

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 7:56:13 AM IST

The Adani Group is expected to invest more than 70 per cent of its total investments towards green energy, including renewable power, green hydrogen, and green evacuation transmission line, sources said. ... read..

"I am Prasun Banerjee. Main hoon na": TMC Malda North candidate dares central forces, EC

Malda (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 7:56:06 AM IST

Police officer-turned-politician Prasun Banerjee, who has been fielded by Trinamool Congress (TMC) from Malda North Lok Sabha constituency, triggered a controversy during his campaign speech in West Bengal's Malda as he assured people that he would be the ... read..

"Of Rs 20000 cr electoral bonds, only Rs 6000 cr to BJP, rest to Opposition": RP Singh

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 7:56:03 AM IST

Amid Opposition furore over the publication of Electoral Bonds data on the Election Commission's website, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RP Singh pointed out that out of Rs 20000 crore worth Electoral Bonds, Rs 6000 crore have been donated to the BJP ... read..

Biggest scam of year, says Bhupesh Baghel on electoral bond scheme; Union Minister hits back

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 18, 2024 7:56:12 AM IST

Taking the attack to the BJP over the Centre's now-junked Electoral Bond Scheme, a day after the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the Lok Sabha elections, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday calle ... read..

INDIA bloc is not against EVMs but ...: Jairam Ramesh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 6:57:00 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the INDIA bloc was not against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) but demanded that there be 100 percent matching of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). ... read..

"Black day for Shiv Sena": Eknath Shinde on INDIA rally at Shivaji Park

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 6:56:58 AM IST

On the day the partners in the Opposition bloc--INDIA--shared the stage in Mumbai's Shivaji Park to mark the close of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed unhappiness over the venue chosen for the event ... read..

"Differences were inevitable": JDU leader Neeraj Kumar takes swipe at INDIA parties

Patna (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 5:57:55 AM IST

Coming out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charge at the Congress that it "uses and throws the people of an alliance", Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar on Sunday said it was only natural of all partners in the Opposition bloc--INDIA--t ... read..

Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs two for attack on foreign students at Gujarat University Hostel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 18, 2024 4:57:46 AM IST

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested two accused persons in connection with the attack on some overseas students at Gujarat University Hostel. ... read..

"Insulting Savarkar-ji for politics wrong, people will give betting reply": Grandson of nationalist-poet rips into Rahul

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 4:57:45 AM IST

Lashing out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his statements against nationalist poet and freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, his grandson Ranjit Savarkar on Sunday said the former has been repeatedly hurling insults at the late saffron ideologue ... read..

"CAA not to be implemented in Bihar": JDU leader Khalid Anwar triggers row over notification of citizenship law

Motihari (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 3:57:27 AM IST

Deviating from the official line of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Janata Dal (United) leader Khalid Anwar on Sunday said the law, guaranteeing permanent residency to members of persecuted religious ... read..

Five-storey under-construction building collapses in South Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 3:57:24 AM IST

A five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area on Monday, a senior fire official said. ... read..

"Soul, integrity of EVMs traded to the King": Rahul takes veiled dig at PM Modi as 'Nyay Yatra' draws to a close

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 1:57:39 PM IST

At a show of strength along with partners in the INDIA bloc, marking the culmination of his 63-day 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday came down heavily on the Centre saying that the Opposition was fighting the migh ... read..

"Journey to restore India that is destroyed by BJP": MK Stalin on Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 1:57:23 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said that the Rahul Gandhi's 63-day-old Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was the journey to restore India that was destroyed by the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

'Log Sabha': West Bengal Governor launches portal to connect with voters during elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 1:57:22 AM IST

A day after the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday launched 'Log Sabha' a dedicated portal to stay connected with the people during polling for the Lower Hous ... read..

"Expenditure monitoring of all political parties has also been started": Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2024 11:57:45 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRCC Purushottam on Sunday said that the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect in the state, given which expenditure monitoring of all political parties has also been started. ... read..

Barsana's Laddoo Mar Holi kicks off Holi celebrations in UP's Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 11:57:41 PM IST

The entire city of Mathura is smeared in colors as celebrations for the 10-day Braj Ki Holi began with Barsana's famous Laddoo Mar Holi on Sunday. ... read..

Uttarakhand SC, ST scholarship scam: ED attaches assets worth over Rs 1 cr in Haridwar

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2024 11:57:38 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a building and land worth about Rs 1 crore in Haridar as part of a money laundering investigation linked to SC/ST scholarship scam in the state. ... read..

"BJP can change trajectory of Thiruvananthapuram": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 17, 2024 11:57:29 PM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections in the country Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said that he is meeting people from all sections of the society, adding to which, he said, "I consider it my duty to meet and hear them." ... read..

In show of strength INDIA bloc leaders pose together at Rahul's Yatra closing rally in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 11:57:27 PM IST

The INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, M K Stalin, Uddhav Thackrey, Priyanka Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and several others, posed together, showcasing the 'unity' in the alliance, at the culmination of the Bharat Jodo ... read..

"Accounts of BJP should be seized": Sachin Pilot on electoral bonds

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on electoral bonds and said that BJP should explain the profits they gained through it. ... read..

PM Modi govt made sure policies reach everyone: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | March 17, 2024 10:57:56 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday appreciated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government saying that the current government has changed the narrative through its way of work. ... read..

NTA to hold CUET UG 2024 between May 15-31; datesheet to be out after March 26: UGC

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 10:57:54 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) between May 15 and 31, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, Mamidala K Jagadesh, said on Sunday, adding that the datesheet for the exam ... read..

"EC to become independent after INDIA forms govt": Farooq Abdullah's swipe at BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 10:57:52 PM IST

In a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre, National Conference Chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Sunday took a swipe, saying that the Election Commission would become "independent" after the op ... read..

Future Gaming top donor for DMK, shows EC's new data on electoral bonds

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 10:57:49 PM IST

Lottery king Santiago Martin's Future Gaming was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 per cent went to the DMK, the Election Commission data showed on Sunday. ... read..

People from Sikh community criticise Delhi CM Kejriwal over his CAA remark

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 17, 2024 10:57:45 PM IST

Days after the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), various people from the Sikh community on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over his remark saying that the act will make the nation un ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: Sheikh Shahjahan's brother Alamgir sent to 5-day CBI custody

Basirhat (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 10:57:36 PM IST

Sheikh Shahjahan's brother Sheikh Alamgir who was arrested by the CBI for alleged involvement in orchestrating the January 5 attack on officials of the Enforcement Directorate, have been sent to five days' custody of the central agency, his advocate said ... read..

"The country would not have been divided if Congress didn't exist," says Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 10:57:30 PM IST

At the launch of the book, 'What If There Was No Congress', Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "the country would not have been divided if the Congress did not exist." ... read..

BJP people afraid of ''Gandhi'' in Rahul's name: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti at INDIA leaders' rally

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 10:57:23 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 ... read..

Bundelkhand on way to become UP's new 'powerhouse'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 10:57:21 PM IST

Bundelkhand region, which was considered one of the most arid and backward areas of the country for decades, has been making rapid strides in development for the last seven years since Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took over as the Chief Minister of Utta ... read..

Tripura: One Bangladeshi smuggler killed in BSF firing

Agartala (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 10:57:20 PM IST

One Bangladeshi smuggler was killed in Tripura during the firing done by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday. ... read..

BJP leader Khurana criticizes Delhi CM Kejriwal for skipping ED summons in excise policy case

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 9:57:21 PM IST

Delhi BJP Secretary Harish Khurana lashed out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday for 'disrespecting law and order' due to his repeated absence from Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons. ... read..

YouTuber Elvish Yadav sent to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with case under Wild Life Protection Act 1972

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 9:57:19 PM IST

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav on Sunday has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a case under the Wild Life Protection Act 1972. ... read..

"Sinking ship without direction and vision": Former MP CM Shivraj Chouhan's scathing remark on Congress

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 9:57:15 PM IST

Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Sunday, stating that the party is neither left with an army nor a leader. Chouhan asserted that the Congress, once a formidable force in Indi ... read..

IAF's 'Bambi Bucket Operation' douse forest fires in Nilgiris

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 9:57:14 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed an AF Mi-17 V5 helicopter on Sunday to undertake multiple Bambi Bucket operations to douse forest fires in the Nilgiris. ... read..

"I request ECI to conduct J-K Assembly polls one month after LS elections": Ghulam Nabi Azad

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 9:57:12 PM IST

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday requested the Election Commission and the Centre to hold the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir one month after the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi arrives in Mumbai to attend INDIA rally

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 8:56:26 PM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav arrived in Mumbai on Sunday to attend the rally of Opposition bloc- INDIA in Shivaji Park. ... read..

Congress' sole agenda is to 'use and throw' people of alliance: PM Modi at NDA rally in Andhra

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 8:56:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of "using and throwing the people of the alliance" in contrast to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Andhra: "PM Modi's arrival for us is like Bhagiratha bringing Ganga," says JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 8:56:19 PM IST

Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for his visit to the state of Andhra Pradesh, drawing a parallel between Modi's arrival and the mythological tale of King Bhagiratha bringing the River Ganga to Earth ... read..

BJP will win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab: Party's national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 17, 2024 7:57:31 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Sunday exuded confidence of winning all the 13 Lok Sabha seats from Punjab in the general elections and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the voice of the people. ... read..

J-K: 120 passengers airlifted from snow-bound Kanzalwan in Bandipora district

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 7:57:29 PM IST

The District Administration of Bandipora on Sunday arranged special air sorties for 120 stranded passengers from the snow-bound Kanzalwan area of the Gurez sector in North Kashmir's Bandipora district. ... read..

"TMC candidate Prasun Banerjee exemplifies all that is wrong with WB police": BJP

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 7:57:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell head Amit Malviya slammed Trinamool Congress's Lok Sabha candidate from Malda North seat, Prasun Banerjee, over his remarks on the central forces and the poll body and said he exemplifies all that is wrong with the West Beng ... read..

'Your life is precious to us': PM Modi urges people to get down from light tower during NDA rally in Andhra

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 7:57:20 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s rally 'Prajagalam,' a joint public meeting of NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district on Sunday evening, was briefly interrupted after a group of people climbed atop a light tower to listen to their leade ... read..

Lok Sabha poll dates sent to President Murmu for notification: Sources

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 7:57:18 PM IST

The central government on Sunday initiated the process of notifying the dates of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections by sending the Election Commission's recommendation to President Droupadi Murmu, according to the sources. ... read..

Key meet held in Uttarakhand by Chief Electoral Officer ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2024 7:57:16 PM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections in the country, Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRCC Purushottam held a meeting with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of all districts in the Secretariat on Sunday regarding preparations for the elect ... read..

"Flags different, not agenda": Chandrababu Naidu over BJP-TDP-JSP alliance

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 7:57:12 PM IST

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and said that only the flags of the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance are different, not the agenda. ... read..

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel named in FIR in Mahadev betting app case

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 17, 2024 7:57:10 PM IST

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) has named former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel in its first information report (FIR) lodged in connection with the Mahadev Online Book-linked money laundering case, sources said on Sunday. ... read..

"Congress in state of confusion": Former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat on LS candidate announcement

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2024 7:57:08 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Haridwar constituency, Trivendra Singh Rawat, said on Sunday that the Congress is in a state of confusion and that is the reason the grand old party has not been able to announce its candidates. ... read..

"No implementation of guarantees, Congress govt looting Telangana," alleges G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2024 7:57:02 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday hit out the Congress-led Telangana government for allegedly not fulfilling the promises made by the party ahead of assembly polls. ... read..

"Attempt to suppress voice of opposition": Congress MP Rajmani Patel after ED issues ninth summon to Delhi CM

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 6:57:25 PM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued the ninth summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress MP Rajmani Patel on Sunday said that this is an attempt to suppress the voice of the opposition. ... read..

Actor Ranvir Shorey hails construction of Ram Temple, says "PM Modi settles long-standing conflicts"

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 6:57:21 PM IST

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, actor Ranvir Shorey said on Saturday that one thing he likes about the former is that he decisively settles long-standing conflicts in the country. ... read..

Arunachal, Sikkim assembly election results date changed to June 2 from June 4

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 6:57:16 PM IST

The Election Commission on Sunday changed the date of counting of votes in the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls from June 4 to June 2. ... read..

Preparation underway at Palnadu in Andhra Pradesh to welcome PM Modi

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 6:57:14 PM IST

Preparations are underway to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his address at the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rally at Boppudi village, near Chilakaluripet town in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district, on Sunday evening. ... read..

"Results in Bihar for Lok Sabha will surprise everyone": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | March 17, 2024 6:57:12 PM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said that the result of the state in the much anticipated upcoming Lok Sabha elections will "surprise" everyone. ... read..

"Mohabbat ki Dukaan is fraud, people who imposed Emergency should not use such slogans": Ranvir Shorey slams Congress

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 6:57:10 PM IST

Actor Ranvir Shorey slammed Congress for its slogan 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan' and said that a party that imposed an Emergency in the country should avoid using such taglines. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal is setting wrong precedent to skip ED summons: BJP leader Suryabanshi Suraj

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2024 6:57:08 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suryabanshi Suraj has hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for skipping the last eight summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. ... read..

Kashmiri youth giant leap in entertainment; produces video albums comparable to Bollywood standards

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 6:57:04 PM IST

The Kashmiri music industry is experiencing a surge in growth due to the efforts of talented and ambitious young artists who are making video albums that rival those produced on social media platforms. ... read..

Election Commission makes fresh electoral bonds data public

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:45 PM IST

The Election Commission on Sunday made public fresh data on electoral bonds, which was previously submitted to the Supreme Court in sealed covers, following a directive from the apex court to make it available to the public. ... read..

Uttarakhand Congress MLA Rajendra Bhandari quits party, joins BJP

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:43 PM IST

In a setback to the Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Uttarakhand MLA and a prominent leader of the grand old party Rajendra Singh Bhandari joined the BJP here on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi to address first NDA rally in Andhra Pradesh for Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance rally 'Prajagalam,' (the voice of the public), the first joint public meeting of NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district, on Sunday evening. ... read..

Metro services extended to public past midnight for WPL Finals

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:40 PM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that the Metro service from the adjacent Delhi Gate station (on the Violet Line) will be available for the public until past midnight following the Women's Premier League Final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium ... read..

J-K: Bandipora-Gurez road blocked due to avalanche, clearance operation underway

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 5:56:38 PM IST

The Bandipora-Gurez road in the Jammy and Kashmir has been blocked due to multiple snow avalanches on Sunday. ... read..

Dattatreya Hosabale re-elected as RSS General Secretary for next three years

Nagpur (Maharshtra) | March 17, 2024 4:56:54 PM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) has re-elected Dattatreya Hosabale as General Secretary of RSS for the term 2024-2027. ... read..

Punjab police fully geared up to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha polls: DGP Gaurav Yadav

Chandigarh | March 17, 2024 4:56:52 PM IST

A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the General Elections 2024, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday that "Punjab Police is fully geared up to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections i ... read..

"Shocking but that is expected': Kapil Sibal on J-K Assembly polls to be held after LS polls

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:56 PM IST

After the announcement by the Election Commission to hold Jammu and Kashmir polls after the Lok Sabha elections, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that it is shocking, but was expected. ... read..

NIA attaches 4 immovable properties of 11 accused in Pune in ISIS module terror case

General News | March 17, 2024 3:56:49 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached four immovable properties of 11 accused as 'proceeds of terrorism' in the ISIS module case in Pune being used for IED fabrication and its training and planning of terro ... read..

Magahi novel 'Fool Bahadur' launched by Deputy CM Sinha at Bihar Samvadi

Patna (Bihar) | March 17, 2024 3:56:47 PM IST

The first-ever translation of the Magahi novel 'Fool Bahadur' by Jayanath Pati was launched by Vijay Kumar Sinha, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar in Patna. ... read..

"Kejriwal is well educated but in law, his knowledge is zero": BJP's Bansuri Swaraj on ED summons to Delhi CM

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:45 PM IST

After the ED issued the ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bansuri Swaraj on Sunday said that Arvind Kejriwal is well-educated but when it comes to the law, his knowledge is zero. ... read..

"Elections in J-K will be held as per SC direction": BJP'S Tarum Chugh

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:42 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Tarun Chugh said on Sunday that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will happen according to the Supreme Court's direction. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi addresses Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai, calls for 'combined consciousness'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 3:56:40 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a call for 'combined consciousness' while addressing Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai after the conclusion of his 63-day long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

"Delhi Jal Board has massive corruption," says Delhi BJP Chief as ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:38 PM IST

After the Directorate of Enforcement issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Jal Board money laundering probe, allegedly, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva claimed that the issue is bigger than the li ... read..

INDIA bloc to hold rally at Mumbai's Shivaji park today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 2:56:55 PM IST

The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties formed to take on the Modi-led BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, will hold a rally today at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai, Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad said. The chief ministers of the opposin ... read..

"Nyay Yatra' has not ended but...": Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 2:56:51 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra' has not ended but will go on till justice is granted to people from all castes and religions. ... read..

Punjab: BSF seizes packet of suspected heroin in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | March 17, 2024 2:56:49 PM IST

Troops of the Border Security Force recovered a packet suspected to contain heroin weighing approximately 610 grams in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

Himachal: Congress' disqualified MLAs threaten to file defamation case against CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 2:56:43 PM IST

Six disqualified Congress MLAs and three independent MLAs have said that they will file a defamation case against Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..

Tripura CM meets injured BJP MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, assures best treatment

Agartala (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 2:56:42 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha rushed to the GB Pant hospital on Saturday to assess the health condition of MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, who met with an accident on Saturday. ... read..

"Karnataka's mood in favour of BJP": BJP leader BY Vijayendra on LS Polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2024 2:56:34 PM IST

After the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll schedule, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief BY Vijayendra lauched a scathing attack on Congress and said that the mood across the state is in the favour of the BJP. ... read..

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