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RSS 3-day annual Pratinidhi Sabha begins in Nagpur, volunteers to conduct voter awareness campaign for LS polls

Nagpur (Maharashtra), | March 15, 2024 1:57:19 PM IST

Volunteers from the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) are set to embark on a door-to-door campaign urging people to participate more actively in the voting process. ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal questions Pakistan refugees for protesting against INDIA bloc on opposition to CAA

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:17 PM IST

Refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan staged a protest against the INDIA alliance and Congress leaders over their statements on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) outside the Congress headquarters on Friday. ... read..

Shraddha murder case: Delhi HC directs Tihar Jail authorities to unlock accused Aaftab for 8 hours during daytime

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Tihar Jail Authorities to unlock accused Aaftab Poonawala for 8 hours during the time and lodge him in a solitary cell in the night. ... read..

"Selfish interest of vote bank," Delhi CM Kejriwal attacks BJP after refugees protest

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:12 PM IST

As refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan hold a protest against Congress over CAA Rules 2024, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on BJP and said that in the selfish interest of making them their vote bank, the BJP is pushing ... read..

"History of DMK, Congress is full of scams": PM Modi targets Opposition in Kanyakumari

Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 1:57:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the DMK-Congress' INDIA bloc can never make Tamil Nadu a developed state as it has a "history of scams and corruption." ... read..

"Let's see what happens next," BS Yediyurappa on allegations of sexual assault

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 12:56:44 PM IST

BJP senior leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday said that the Karnataka Police has filed a case against him for sexual assault. ... read..

"Na khaunga, na khane dunga'": Kipal Sibal takes dig at PM over electoral bonds data

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:33 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Friday launched a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: FSSAI conducts interactive sessions for Small Tea Growers (STG) in Coonoor

Coonoor (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 12:56:25 PM IST

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organized an interactive session for the Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu to ensure safe and hygienic production of tea and to strengthen awareness on the basics of Integrated Pest ... read..

CAA: SC agrees to hear on March 19 pleas seeking stay on CAA Rules 2024

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 19 the pleas seeking a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules, 2024, which opened implementation of CAA granting speedy citizenship to members of persecuted minority in Islamic countries of Pa ... read..

"You will find some interesting facts coming to light," Congress MP Manish Tewari on electoral bonds

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:16 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday said that the Supreme Court should order the "corporate veil of shell companies to be lifted" to determine whether any quid pro quo in terms of favours have taken place between those who donated to political parties add ... read..

BJP National Vice President M Chuba Ao criticizes BJD in Odisha for claiming credit for central schemes

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 15, 2024 12:56:09 PM IST

BJP National Vice President M Chuba Ao criticized the BJD administration in Odisha for falsely claiming credit for central government schemes and misleading people of the state by presenting them as initiatives of the state government. ... read..

"Biggest scam in the country...": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut targets BJP over electoral bonds case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 12:56:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday accused the BJP of being a core beneficiary of the electoral bonds purchased by the gaming and gambling companies. ... read..

"Sensitive matter, probe on": Karnataka Home Minister on allegations of sexual assault against BS Yediyurappa

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 11:57:46 AM IST

Reacting to the allegations of sexual assault against Karnataka's former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said it is a "sensitive matter" and "investigation is on". ... read..

ECI welcomes newly appointed election commissioners

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:39 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday welcomed the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu who joined the Commission on Friday, a spokesperson of the poll body said. ... read..

20-year old student of Saifai medical college found dead, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav demands judicial inquiry

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 11:57:35 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday recovered the body of a 20-year old student of Saifai Medical College near Sonai Bridge, sparking concerns of a possible heinous crime. ... read..

"Cannot say anything about it," BJP MP Nirahua on Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh contesting LS polls from Asansol

Asansol (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:33 AM IST

Responding to whether Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh will contest the Lok Sabha election from Asansol, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) on Friday said that he cannot say anything on this issue adding that it is the decision of the part ... read..

People across the country express happiness as petrol and diesel prices slashed

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:32 AM IST

As petrol and diesel prices slashed by Rs 2 per litre, people across the country expressed happiness over the Centre government decision. ... read..

India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata opens for public

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:26 AM IST

The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Friday with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water. ... read..

Punjab police arrest two associates of Gurpreet Lehmbar and Jassa Nurwala gang

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 11:57:22 AM IST

In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab police arrested two associates of the Gurpreet Lehmbar and Jassa Nurwala gang, DGP Punjab police said on Friday. ... read..

"SIT should be constituted to probe the matter," Kapil Sibal on electoral bonds

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:17 AM IST

A day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the court should constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. ... read..

"We discussed poll preparations and strategies": BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra on meeting with Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 15, 2024 10:57:21 AM IST

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with senior leaders and district observers on poll preparations and strategies. ... read..

"Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect...": Jairam Ramesh on reduction of Petrol, diesel prices

Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 10:57:19 AM IST

Terming the reduction of petrol, and diesel prices "good", Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday claimed that Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect on the government. ... read..

Two criminals nabbed after encounter with Delhi Police in Dwarka

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 10:57:09 AM IST

Two criminals were arrested following an encounter with a Delhi Police Crime Branch personnel in Dhulsiras, Dwarka on Friday morning, officials said. ... read..

"60 per cent electoral bonds went to BJP," alleges Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 10:57:07 AM IST

The Congress on Friday alleged that 60 per cent of the electoral bonds had gone to the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) a day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. ... read..

Future Gaming and Hotel Services purchased Rs 1,368 cr worth electoral bonds, most among firms

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 10:57:11 AM IST

Future Gaming and Hotel Services, whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin, is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1368 crore according to data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on its website on Th ... read..

Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa booked under POCSO, faces allegation of sexual assault

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 9:57:11 AM IST

Karnataka's former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa faces an FIR under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The FIR has been filed against the former CM for allegedly assaulting a minor girl. ... read..

Manipur: Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude strikes near Ukhrul

Ukhrul (Manipur) | March 15, 2024 9:57:09 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred near Ukhrul, Manipur, the National Center for Seismology said on Friday. ... read..

Jharkhand: Ranchi police issues notice to ED officials after former CM Soren's FIR

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 15, 2024 9:57:04 AM IST

Ranchi police have issued notice to ED officials, asking them to join the investigation in the third week of March in connection with the FIR lodged by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren under the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocitie ... read..

"No one should have objection": National Olema Parliament General Secretary Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi on CAA

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 9:57:00 AM IST

National Olema Parliament General Secretary Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi said on Thursday that the CAA notification is good news for those who have been living here for decades without documents and no one should have an objection to this. ... read..

Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to take charge as Election Commissioners today

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 9:56:59 AM IST

The newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will take charge on Friday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai starts grassroots campaign ahead of LS polls

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 15, 2024 9:56:57 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai engaged in a grassroots campaign ahead of the 2024 elections by personally visiting neighborhoods and interacting with residents, as well as meeting individuals who have benefitted from different Central Governme ... read..

CAA: Indian Union Muslim League supports Kerala govt stance

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 15, 2024 8:56:39 AM IST

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty came out in support of the Kerala government's decision not to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. ... read..

Centre approves infrastructure support for Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 8:56:38 AM IST

In the spirit of 'Virasat Se Vikas' and 'Virasat Se Samvardhan', the Ministry of Minority Affairs, inspired by 'Panch Pran' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the infrastructure support for Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS), ac ... read..

Former Cong minister, sitting Kangra MLA played anchor role during cross-voting for RS polls: Himachal CM Sukhu

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:16 AM IST

In a clear indication that the cross-voting for the lone Rajya Seat in Himachal was still not a closed chapter for the ruling Congress, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu on Thursday claimed that a former minister and sitting MLA from Kangra district had a b ... read..

"Rather than politicising water crisis, BJP should ask Centre to clear Mekedatu Dam project": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 7:56:14 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday alleged that the BJP was resorting to propaganda to put the state government in a bad light while urging the latter to get approval from the central government for the Mekedatu Dam project. ... read..

"Those in Congress are liars, only raise slogans": Pralhad Joshi

Hubballi (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 7:56:11 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hit out at the Congress on Thursday, saying that the grand old party 'only made slogans'. ... read..

'CAA will not work in West Bengal': TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 7:56:07 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja reiterated party chief Mamata Banerjee's statement on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 saying that the BJP in the Centre brought the CAA and are 'playing' with it as they do not have a solution to the countr ... read..

Mamata discharged, to be under 'close monitoring' after suffering injury on forehead

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 6:57:19 AM IST

The director of the state-run SSKM hospital, Manimoy Bandyopadhyay, shared a major health update on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who suffered a deep gash on her forehead after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat. ... read..

"NDA to win big in Tamil Nadu": AMMK's Dhinakaran makes big claim

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 6:57:15 AM IST

In a big claim, the general secretary of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), TTV Dhinakaran, on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will score a big win in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Once living in shadows of militancy, women in Assam's Baksa now finding self-reliance through central schemes

By Hemanta Kumar Nath Baksa (Assam) | March 15, 2024 5:57:04 AM IST

Once racked by violence and in the shadows of militancy, the villages of Assam's Baksa district are witnessing development and transformation across sectors and spheres as they had seldom seen in previous years. The transformative development and self-rel ... read..

Assam: Kaziranga elevated corridor, Guwahati Ring Road get wildlife clearance

Guwahati (Assam) | March 15, 2024 5:57:02 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Thursday that key infrastructure projects in the state, including the Kaziranga elevated corridor and Guwahati Ring Road, have obtained wildlife clearance. ... read..

'Role of teachers, parents vital in preventing drug addiction in youth': Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 15, 2024 5:57:00 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that increasing awareness and vigilance are essential ways to keep the youths away from drugs and emphasized the role of teachers and parents in this regard. ... read..

Four IEDs, explosives planted by Naxals recovered in Jharkhand

Pashchimi Singhbhum (Jharkhand) | March 15, 2024 5:56:58 AM IST

Several explosives, including four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to have been planted by Naxals were recovered in Jharkhand, police said on Thursday. ... read..

In big relief to aspirants, Telangana govt permits TET before DSC exams

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 15, 2024 5:56:53 AM IST

The Telangana government has decided to conduct the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) before the District Selection Committee (DSC) exam. ... read..

LS polls: SAD chief Badal denies speculations of tie-up with BJP in Punjab but says 'like-minded parties' welcome

Kapurthala (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 4:56:17 AM IST

On a day the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) named its candidates for 8 of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal denied speculations of reaching any alliance with the BJP but did not entirely rule out the p ... read..

PM Modi leading India towards inclusive development: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 15, 2024 4:56:13 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday came out in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the country was rapidly progressing towards development under his leadership. ... read..

Bengal: TMC MP and brother of LoP Suvendu Adhikari likely to join BJP today, say sources

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 3:57:28 AM IST

In what will be a blow to the ruling Trinamool Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Dibyendu Adhikari, an MP and younger brother of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, is likely to join the BJP in Delhi on Friday, sources said. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge wish Mamata Banerjee speedy recovery after fall at Kolkata residence

New Delhi | March 15, 2024 2:57:43 AM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wished a speedy recovery to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who sustained a 'major injury' after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat on Thursd ... read..

Kanpur: Two inter-state gang members injured in exchange of fire

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 2:57:39 AM IST

Two members of an inter-state gang were shot at and injured in Kanpur after an exchange of fire on Thursday evening, police said. ... read..

LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh set for BJP return; posts PM Modi's image on X

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 2:57:34 AM IST

Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, is all set to return to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcomi ... read..

LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh returns to BJP, posts PM Modi's image on X

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 1:56:41 AM IST

Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, returned to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcoming electoral ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 14, 2024 11:57:28 PM IST

In view of the Prime Minister's visit to Hyderabad the police have issued a traffic advisory for several parts of the city. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude strikes near Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 11:57:26 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred 58 km east-northeast of Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, said the National Center for Seismology on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab BJP chief calls Kejriwal's remark on CAA betrayal with Punjab, Punjabis

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday called Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's remark on CAA as a betrayal with Punjab and Punjabis. ... read..

Petrol, diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST

In a relief to people ahead of the Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May, the government has decided to cut the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre. ... read..

Supreme Court seeks MP leader Raghav's reply in alleged unnatural sex case

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:19 PM IST

The Supreme Court has sought Madhya Pradesh politician Raghav and the state government's reply to a petition challenging the High Court order quashing proceedings against the leader in connection with an alleged unnatural sex case. ... read..

"We are going ahead together for Lok Sabha polls": Himachal's minister Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 11:57:10 PM IST

Vikramaditya Singh, the Himachal Pradesh minister whose 'rebel' pushed the state into a political crisis recently that engulfed the Congress government on Thursday said that the party state unit will fight the upcoming general elections together. ... read..

ED searches 20 locations in Ranchi, Harzaribagh, linked to Congress MLA; seized approx Rs 35 lakh cash

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 14, 2024 11:57:09 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 20 locations in Ranchi and Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, related to Yogendra Sao, Amba Prasad, MLA, and their other family members and associates under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002. ... read..

PM Modi wishes Mamata Banerjee speedy recovery from her injury

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his solidarity with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who sustained a 'major injury' after encountering a fall at her home. ... read..

'Opposition is colluding with dark forces of corruption': Sarbananda Sonowal

Dibrugarh (Assam) | March 14, 2024 11:56:56 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the opposition is colluding with Congress, which is known for its dark forces of corruption, violence, disharmony, and indifference that wreaked havoc among the peop ... read..

"Ensure 24-hour darshan at Ayodhya's temple on Ram Navami," UP CM Yogi directs officials

Ayodhya (Ayodhya) | March 14, 2024 11:56:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the officials to ensure 24-hour darshan and worship at the Ram Temple of Ayodhya on Ram Navami, which will fall on April 17. ... read..

SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal claims AAP will be in fourth position in upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Jalandhar (Punjab) | March 14, 2024 11:56:44 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and claimed that AAP will be in the fourth position in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Sukhbir Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed new election commissioners

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:44 PM IST

Retired IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have been appointed as the Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India, as two positions in the commission were vacant following the recent resignation of EC Arun Goel, an official ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launches several development projects

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:42 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah virtually launched several development projects across the country on Thursday. ... read..

UPSRTC to run Holi special buses from March 22 to April 1

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 10:57:40 PM IST

In a bid to ensure hassle-free journeys for residents, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is going to operate Holi special buses from March 22 to April 1. ... read..

"Government committed to making rollout of new criminal laws seamless": Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:38 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to making the rollout of the new criminal laws seamless. ... read..

Himachal govt preparing blueprint for promoting tourism in Palampur: CM Sukhu

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:33 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while addressing a public meeting at Palampur in district Kangra on Thursday, said that the government was preparing a blueprint to promote tourism activities in Palampur. ... read..

Government of India, ADB sign USD 23 million loan agreement to strengthen fintech ecosystem in country

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a USD 23 million loan agreement to enhance access to quality fintech education, research, and innovation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT-City), Ministry of Finan ... read..

BJP leader Anil Antony demands unconditional apology from Anto Antony for statement on Pulwama terror attack

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 14, 2024 10:57:29 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Anil K Antony demanded an unconditional apology from Congress MP Anto Antony for his statement claiming that the Pulwama terror attack was orchestrated by the Modi government itself. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee hospitalized due to injury; leaders wish speedy recovery

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 10:57:27 PM IST

Leaders across the party lines have wished a speedy recovery to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who sustained a 'major injury' on Thursday. ... read..

BJP does politics for development of country, says Rajnath Singh in Assam

Barpeta (Assam) | March 14, 2024 10:57:25 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that BJP does politics for the development of the country while others do it for personal gain. ... read..

TMC announces four Lok Sabha candidates for Assam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2024 10:57:22 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress released a list of candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Assam for the upcoming polls on Thursday, naming Gauri Shankar Sarania from Kokrajhar parliamentary seat. ... read..

Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra) | March 14, 2024 10:57:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Trimbakeshwar Temple in Maharashtra's Nashik on Thursday. ... read..

SVANidhi Yojna has proved to be lifeline for street vendors, they had to endure disrespect in past: PM Modi

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:44 PM IST

Hitting out at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the governments in the past "did not take interest" in the welfare of street vendors which led to them facing disrespect and hardships and PM SVANidhi Yojna has proved a lifel ... read..

BJP-NDA stands for 'employment', 'good law and order'; RJD means 'scams': Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai

Patna (Bihar) | March 14, 2024 9:56:40 PM IST

Coming down heavily on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for claiming that jobs were provided during the 17-month tenure of the previous Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar, Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai on Thursday that the BJP-NDA means employment, jobs ... read..

National Thalassemia Welfare Society flags shortage of necessary kits for testing thalassemia patients at a few Delhi hospitals

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:38 PM IST

The National Thalassemia Welfare Society has written a letter to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena over what it termed acute shortage of necessary kits for essential test for blood transfusion in thalassemia patients in three major hospitals ... read..

"Good law": Sufi bodies hail implementation of citizenship act

Kanpur/Nagpur | March 14, 2024 9:56:36 PM IST

As the opposition parties voiced concerns about the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the country, several Sufi faith leaders hailed the Central government, saying that the law does not take away the citizenship of Indians, but gives. ... read..

Gave reply to every notice issued by ED, says Kejriwal while challenging summons issued by magistrate court

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:32 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that he has replied to each and every notice issued by the Enforcement Directorate, but despite coming to know of the reasons for non-appearance in person provided by him, the Enforcement Directorate c ... read..

"Muslim organisations have no fear regarding CAA," BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:31 PM IST

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday dismissed the opposition's claim that Muslims have fears regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and said the party has talked to many Muslim organisations and they do not have any fear. ... read..

Delhi: Call centre duping foreign nationals busted, 2 arrested

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:29 PM IST

Delhi Police Crime Branch busted a fake call centre in South East Delhi and arrested 2 people for allegedly cheating United States citizens on the pretext of providing tech services. ... read..

Rajasthan govt aims to promote tourism in state; next budget to focus on infra, connectivity: Deputy CM Diya Kumari

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 14, 2024 9:56:21 PM IST

The Rajasthan government will increase its budget for infrastructure outlay in the next Assembly session to boost tourism in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Thursday. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee suffers "major injury"; admitted to hospital

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2024 9:56:19 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries on her forehead on Thursday, according to the Trinamool Congress. ... read..

"This law is to grant citizenship": Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council on CAA

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | March 14, 2024 9:56:17 PM IST

Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council and successor of the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, Syed Naseeruddin Chishti, slammed the opposition for opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said that the act is all about giving "citizensh ... read..

Election Commission uploads SBI-provided data on electoral bonds on its website in compliance with SC directions

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:16 PM IST

The Election Commission said on Thursday that it had in compliance with the Supreme Court's directions uploaded the data on electoral bonds on its website as received from SBI on "as is where is basis". ... read..

Centre authorises MHA's I4C wing to notify instances of information, data used for unlawful act

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:12 PM IST

The Center on Thursday assigned the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs to notify cases where information, data, or communication links within a computer resource controlled by an intermediary are being utilized for ... read..

"Human rights not based on religion": People's Conference chief terms CAA "discriminative"

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 14, 2024 9:56:10 PM IST

Dubbing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act implemented by the central government recently as 'discriminatory' in nature, Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference chief Sajad Lone on Thursday took a dig at the Centre, saying that human rights are not based on re ... read..

NCC Directorate General honours cadets, principals of institutions in North Eastern region

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2024 9:56:08 PM IST

The Directorate General of National Cadet Corps (DGNCC) proudly hosted an award ceremony at Narangi, Guwahati, honouring the exemplary achievements and contributions of NCC cadets, Associate NCC Officers (ANO), Girls Cadet Instructors (GCI) and Principals ... read..

"It depends on the party," says Preneet Kaur on contesting Lok Sabha polls soon after joining BJP

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:06 PM IST

When asked whether she would contest Lok Sabha polls, Preneet Kaur, a suspended Congress MP and wife of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, said after joining the BJP that it depends on the party. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses Bloomberg appeal against order to take down 'defamatory' article

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 9:56:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the appeal moved by Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited challenging the order of the Saket district court directing it to take down an article titled "India Regulator Uncovers USD 241 M ... read..

"SP, Congress should be thrown out of country": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 7:56:59 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the previous government of the state and the Centre, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, which are all set to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections toge ... read..

"Congress finding difficult to name candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka": Former CM Bommai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 14, 2024 7:56:43 PM IST

Even Karnataka ministers are hesitant to contest due to "fear of defeat", former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed on Thursday as so far the Congress has named just seven candidates out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state while the BJP has announced ... read..

Will Uddhav Thackeray share stage with Rahul Gandhi who disrespected Savarkar? Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 14, 2024 7:56:40 PM IST

Ahead of the culmination of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra in Mumbai, state minister Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday sought to know whether former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, who is part of the opposition INDIA bloc, wi ... read..

Will work under PM Modi's leadership: Preneet Kaur after joining BJP

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 7:56:34 PM IST

Preneet Kaur, suspended Congress MP and wife of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, said after joining the BJP on Thursday that she would work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Pune ISIS arms and explosive seizure case: NIA files fresh chargesheet naming 4 more persons

General News | March 14, 2024 6:57:18 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fresh chargesheet naming four more accused and adding charges against one accused in the Pune ISIS arms and explosives seizure case, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

CAA will be combatted legally and politically: CPI MP Binoy Viswam

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 6:57:11 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP and CPI Kerala State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Thursday said that CAA will be combatted legally and politically. He approached the Supreme Court challenging the implementation of the CAA on Thursday. ... read..

Assam CM inaugurates 6-lane Khanapara-Jalukbari bypass in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2024 6:57:07 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly expanded six-lane Basistha-Jalukbari stretch of the Guwahati Bypass on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi lays foundation stone of two additional corridors under Delhi Metro's Phase 4

New Delhi | March 14, 2024 6:56:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of two additional corridors of Delhi Metro's Phase 4 during a programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. ... read..

Assam CM inaugurates expanded 6-lane Khanapara-Jalukbari bypass in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2024 6:56:42 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly expanded six-lane Basistha-Jalukbari stretch of the Guwahati Bypass on Thursday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates air service from Delhi to Pithoragarh

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 14, 2024 6:56:37 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday formally inaugurated the air service of Alliance Air starting from Delhi to Pithoragarh at the Camp Office, Dehradun, said an official statement from CMO. ... read..

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