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Lava set to enter smartwatch arena with Prowatch launch

Washington | April 10, 2024 8:27:59 AM IST

In a move set to shake up the smartwatch market, Indian handset manufacturer Lava has officially announced the debut of its inaugural smartwatch, the Prowatch. Scheduled for launch on April 23 at an event in India, Lava's entry into the smartwatch arena s ... read..

"Lalu Yadav corrupt, lives only for family": Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary rips into former CM

Aurangabad (Bihar) | April 10, 2024 7:28:42 AM IST

Launching a no-hokds-barred attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former chief minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday said the latter was a 'corrupt' leader who lives only for his family. ... read..

PM Modi to hold rally in Nagpur today in support of NDA's Ramtek candidate

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 7:28:31 AM IST

After holding election rallies in Chhattisgarh's Bastar and Chandrapur in Maharashtra, in addition to taking out a colourful roadshow down South, in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nagpur on Wednesday for an election rally in the Ramte ... read..

19-year-old boy assaulted at Pune varsity over 'love jihad', probe underway

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 6:28:09 AM IST

A 19-year-old university student in Pune was attacked allegedly by five unidentified individuals after they accused him of 'love jihad', police said. ... read..

Thamarassery diocese plans screening of controversial movie 'Kerala Story', CM Vijayan fumes

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 10, 2024 6:28:04 AM IST

Amid the controversy surrounding the scheduled screening of 'Kerala Story' by national broadcaster Doordarshan, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) under the Thamarassery diocese also announced the screening of the ... read..

"It is only when they get worried or anxious...": Cong UP chief Ajay Rai shuts down rumours of BJP switch

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 5:28:37 AM IST

Dismissing speculations that he could be the next prominent face in the Congress to dump the grand old party and join the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the party's UP president Ajay Rai said on Tuesday the latter only makes such claims when it is ... read..

"Extremely sad": Prime Minister Modi, President Murmu condole loss of lives in Durg bus accident

Durg (Chhattisgarh) | April 10, 2024 5:28:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and condoled the loss of lives in an accident involving a bus, which overturned and fell into a ditch in the Durg district on Tuesday. ... read..

"We may not win 400 seats, but will surely...": Former Uttarakhand CM hits back at Ramesh for mocking BJP poll pitch

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 4:28:34 AM IST

Hitting back at senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for questioning the BJP's pitch of 'Ab ki baar 400 paar' (beyond 400 seats this time), going into the Lok Sabha elections, former Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Tuesday the Opp ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 12 killed, 14 injured after bus overturns and falls into ditch in Durg

Durg (Chhattisgarh) | April 10, 2024 3:27:20 AM IST

At least 12 passengers were killed and 14 injured after a bus overturned and rolled over into a ditch in the Kumhari area of the Durg district, an official said. ... read..

"Travel information personal, can't be divulged unless larger public interest involved": Delhi HC after dismissing plea by blast convict

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 2:28:09 AM IST

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea moved by Mumbai train blast convict Ehtesham Qutbuddin Siddiqui seeking travel information of a person, who was a prosecution witness in his trial. The high court said travel information is personal information and ca ... read..

North East Delhi Riots 2020: Umar Khalid amplified his narrative as part of conspiracy, say police opposing his bail plea

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 2:28:07 AM IST

The Delhi Police concluded its arguments on former JNU student leader Umar Khalid's bail plea on Tuesday, saying he amplified his narrative as part of the conspiracy. Khalid, who is accused in the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots case under UAP(A), ha ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal should resign on moral grounds: BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:29:11 AM IST

After the Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Excise policy case, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj said that the Delhi High Court has made it cle ... read..

Delhi HC terms Arvind Kejriwal's arrest 'valid'; AAP hopes for 'justice' from Supreme Court

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:29:09 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Excise policy case and said that Kejriwal's arrest is not in contravention of Law and remand can't ... read..

Chandrayaan-4 first step towards putting astronaut on moon: ISRO Chief Somanth

Ludhiana (Punjab) | April 10, 2024 12:29:05 AM IST

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somnath said that the next instalment of the Chandrayaan programme is under development, which will take forward the country's moon exploration. ... read..

"People need to understand that BJP kept attacking the Constitution," says Chhattisgarh Congress chief Baij

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | April 10, 2024 12:29:03 AM IST

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the Lok Sabha campaign for BJP in Chhattisgarh, Congress state president Deepak Baij lashed out saying that the PM has only misled the people. ... read..

'It is this Dravidian Model govt that cheated TN with continuous promises': Tamil Maanila Congress (M)'s GK Vasan

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 12:29:01 AM IST

Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) chief GK Vasan hit out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led government in Tamil Nadu accusing them of cheating the people with 'continuous promises'. ... read..

"Biggest political conspiracy since independence...," AAP MP Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:57 AM IST

After the Delhi High Court dismissed CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by ED in the Excise Policy money laundering case, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh termed the entire scam as the "biggest political conspiracy" since independence, adding ... read..

TMC to move Supreme Court; accuses BJP of "blatantly conspiring" with central agencies

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:55 AM IST

A day after Trinamool Congress leaders were detained for staging a sit-in protest outside the Election Commission's office, the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has written a letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose highlighting a "grave state of affairs" ahe ... read..

"Well within our right to challenge it in Supreme Court", says counsel for Delhi CM Kejriwal after HC dismissed plea

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:51 AM IST

After the Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by ED in the Excise Policy money laundering case, Advocate Rishikesh Kumar, counsel for Delhi CM said that the order is amenable for a challenge in the Supreme Court and th ... read..

"People of Lakshadweep are fed up with present regime": Congress candidate Sayeed hopes to win LS polls

By Sahil Pandey Androth (Lakshadweep) | April 10, 2024 12:28:49 AM IST

Congress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal of the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

This LS poll is about setting pace of India's socio-economic development: Tripura CM Saha

South Tripura (Tripura) | April 10, 2024 12:28:47 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday portrayed the upcoming Lok Sabha election as a critical juncture for India, with far-reaching implications for the nation's developmental trajectory. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: Raj Thackeray extends"unconditional" support to Mahayuti Alliance in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 12:28:45 AM IST

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday extended his party's unconditional support to the Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP. ... read..

Maharashtra: Police force deployed in Naxal-hit area in Gadricholi ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 12:28:39 AM IST

The police force has been deployed in the Naxal-hit area in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra to conduct safe and peaceful elections. ... read..

Congress announces candidates for 6 Lok Sabha, 12 Assembly seats of Andhra

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:37 AM IST

The Congress party announced the names of candidates for six Lok Sabha and 12 legislative assembly seats of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. ... read..

"Did nothing for Tamilians in 10 years, now coming to seek votes": Chief Minister MK Stalin attacks PM Modi

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 12:28:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did nothing for the DMK-ruled state in the last ten years and is now visiting the state to seek votes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal extends warm welcome to Home Minister Amit Shah during visit to Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam) | April 10, 2024 12:28:27 AM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal extended a warm welcome to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Assam, thanking him for his role in bringing peace to Assam and the North East. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Fire breaks out in forests of Srinagar, authorities struggle to contain blaze

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 12:28:23 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in the forests of Srinagar city of Pauri district of Uttarakhand at 6.30pm on Tuesday, fire officials said. ... read..

"We are going to grassroots level": DMK's Coimbatore candidate, Ganapathy P Rajkumar

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 12:28:21 AM IST

DMK candidate for Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat, Ganapathy P Rajkumar said that the party is meeting people, going to the grassroots level to check whether the schemes of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin have reached them. ... read..

Congress manifesto reflects Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra experiences: Party's Tripura chief Asish Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 10, 2024 12:28:13 AM IST

Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee President and candidate for West Tripura Parliamentary constituency Asish Kumar Saha on Tuesday said that the five guarantees promised in the Congress manifesto reflect Rahul Gandhi's practical experiences during Bharat ... read..

Congress announces campaign committee of Uttarakhand PCC for Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:11 AM IST

The Congress party on Tuesday announced the campaign committee of Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee for Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Maharashtra: CM Shinde, Deputy CM Fadnavis thank Raj Thackeray for announcing 'unconditional support' to BJP-led alliance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 12:28:01 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have thanked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for announcing his 'unconditional support' to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in the state for the upcoming ... read..

Our mission is zero casualties in heat waves during polls: Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 10, 2024 12:27:59 AM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections coinciding with the summer, Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Nikunja Dhal said that the authorities were aware of the possible heatwave condition during the polling period and the mission is zero casualties in heat waves. ... read..

India got independence from corruption, family-run parties in 2014: Anurag Thakur backs Kangana Ranaut's remark

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 12:27:55 AM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has supported the earlier statement of party candidate Kangana Ranaut, who had said that "India got independence in 2014". ... read..

Himachal: Kisan Congress to publicise party's poll promises through 20,000 leaflets

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 12:27:46 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh unit of Kisan Congress will give wide publicity to Congress's poll promises for the farmers through 20,000 leaflets across the state. ... read..

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds road show in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 9, 2024 11:28:05 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar held a road show on Tuesday. ... read..

CJI Chandrachud bids farewell to Justice Aniruddha Bose, calls him a 'trailblazer' in modernising judiciary

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:28:03 PM IST

Bidding farewell to Supreme Court Justice Aniruddha Bose, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday lauded him for his contributions and called him a 'trailblazer' in modernising the judiciary. ... read..

"My son Anil Antony should lose in upcoming Lok Sabha polls...": AK Antony

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 9, 2024 11:28:01 PM IST

Stating that the Congress party is a religion for him, senior Congress leader AK Antony on Tuesday said that his son Anil Antony, a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Pathanamthitta, should be defeated in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Madam Justice...": K Kavitha pens note from jail to Delhi court, slams BJP

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:59 PM IST

Jailed Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Tuesday penned a note from jail and said that the investigation by central agencies and the "media trial" have hit her reputation and invaded her privacy. ... read..

"Well within our right to challenge it in Supreme Court", says counsel for Delhi CM Kejriwal after HC dismissed pleaor Kejriwal after HC dismissed plea

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:56 PM IST

After the Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by ED in the Excise Policy money laundering case, Advocate Rishikesh Kumar, counsel for Delhi CM said that the order is amenable for a challenge in the Supreme Court and th ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress' Kuldeep Singh Rathore raises plight of apple farmers in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 11:27:54 PM IST

Congress leader Kuldeep Singh Rathore pointed out that the plight of apple farmers going to be a big issue in Lok Sabha Elections in the state. ... read..

"We are not contesting against any individual but...," Kuldeep Singh Rathore

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 11:27:52 PM IST

Reacting to actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut's "proud Hindu" remarks, senior Congress leader and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Tuesday said that Kangana Ranaut will have to face answers if she raises questions against Congress leaders, ... read..

Delhi Jal Board money laundering case: Court grants bail to CA in money laundering case

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:50 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday granted regular bail to a CA who is charge-sheeted and an accused in the Delhi Jal board money laundering case. ... read..

"Today's order against Kejriwal exposes that he is...completely corrupt": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:49 PM IST

On Delhi High Court's dismissal of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise Policy money laundering case, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said that the court's orde ... read..

Delhi: Man murders live-in partner, stuffs her body inside wardrobe; accused arrested

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:45 PM IST

The Delhi Police arrested a man who allegedly murdered his live-in partner and stuffed her body inside a wardrobe due to continued pressure for marriage. ... read..

ED arrests three from UP in money laundering case of Shine City fraud estimated Rs 1000 crore

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:43 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested three persons, including a woman, in connection with an ongoing investigation in a money laundering case of Shine City fraud estimated at nearly Rs 1,000 crore. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP member handed packet to NIA officer, hints at understanding between party, NIA

Hooghly (West Bengal) | April 9, 2024 11:27:38 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee alleged that a BJP member conducted a meeting with NIA officials and a BJP guy went to "NIA officer's house and handed over a packet to him hinting of some understanding between the BJP and NIA" ... read..

Odisha: UN official Shombi Sharp meets CM Naveen Patnaik; discusses 5T Model of Governance

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | April 9, 2024 11:27:36 PM IST

UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday and appreciated the state government's efforts towards disaster management, food security as well as the 5T Governance Model, informed a press release. ... read..

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha slams INDI alliance, highlights BJP's development agenda

Agartala (Tripura) | April 9, 2024 11:27:34 PM IST

In a pre-election rally in South Tripura, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha warned voters about the INDI alliance, (CPI-M and Congress in Tripura), urging the public to steer clear of what he described as an "unholy alliance" lacking in coherent policies. ... read..

Political considerations, equations are not relevant to legal proceedings, says Delhi HC while dismissing Arvind Kejriwal's plea

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 11:27:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest in excise policy case and observed that political considerations and equations cannot be brought before a Court of law as they are not ... read..

"Complete ban on exit polls from April 19 till June 1," says Himachal's Chief Electoral Officer

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 10:29:09 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Himachal Pradesh Maneesh Garg on Tuesday said that to ensure free and fair elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a complete ban on exit polls from Apr ... read..

Bhima Koregaon case: SC says Gautam Navlakha can't escape liability to pay for security during house arrest

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 10:29:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said activist Gautam Navlakha cannot escape the liability of paying towards expenses of security costs by Maharashtra government for his house arrest. ... read..

'Aam Aadmi' cap pulled off as Kejriwal wants treatment of 'Khas Aadmi': BJP's jibe after Delhi CM gets no relief from HC

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 10:29:03 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after the latter's plea challenging his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement was dismissed by the high court. ... read..

"Candidates for Khammam and Hyderabad seats will be finalised soon," says Congress leader Feroz Khan

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 9, 2024 10:29:00 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Congress leader Mohammed Feroz Khan stated that the Congress party is the most powerful in Telangana. ... read..

"Congress has said they will establish Muslim Personal Law if voted to power": Amit Shah in Assam

Lakhimpur (Assam) | April 9, 2024 10:28:58 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress party, Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that the Congress has promised in its manifesto that they would establish Muslim Personal Law in the country if voted to power. ... read..

Four labourers suffocate to death inside sewage treatment plant in Maharashtra's Virar

Virar (Maharashtra) | April 9, 2024 10:28:52 PM IST

Four labourers died due to suffocation while carrying out cleaning activities inside a sewage treatment plant in Maharashtra's Virar. ... read..

Making everyone poor to ensure equality is Rahul Gandhi's philosophy: Basavaraj Bommai

Gadag (Karnataka) | April 9, 2024 10:28:45 PM IST

Making everyone poor to ensure equality has been the philosophy of Rahul Gandhi, opined former chief minister and Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency BJP candidate Basavaraj Bommai. ... read..

Moon not sighted in India, Eid-al-Fitr to be celebrated on April 11

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 10:28:41 PM IST

Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee said that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the country on Tuesday hence, Eid-al-Fitr will be celebrated on April 11. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai greets people on occasion of Hindu New Year

Jashpur (Chhattisgarh) | April 9, 2024 10:28:39 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended greetings to people on the occasion of the Hindu New Year. ... read..

Uttarakhand: People who cast votes in LS polls to get 20 per cent discount in food bills at restaurants

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 9, 2024 10:28:35 PM IST

People will get 20 per cent discount in food bills at hotels and restaurants which are part of Uttarakhand Hotel Restaurant Association, from 19 April evening to 20 April if they exercise their franchise in the coming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Union Minister Pradhan slams Odisha govt, says it has "worst" healthcare facilities

Sambalpur (Odisha) | April 9, 2024 10:28:33 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday slammed the Odisha government led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, saying it has "the worst healthcare facilities". ... read..

Rajnath Singh likely to address public rallies in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 10:28:29 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to address public rallies in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. ... read..

'Will support any party that support people's wellness': NTK candidate and Veerappan's daughter Vidhya Rani

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu) | April 9, 2024 9:28:36 PM IST

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate from Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency, Vidhya Rani, asserted that she will support any party that supports the wellness of the people if she is elected as a member of Parliament. ... read..

Navy Chief Hari Kumar inaugurates naval pier, residential accommodation at Karwar base

Karwar (Karnataka) | April 9, 2024 9:28:30 PM IST

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated a major pier and residential accommodation at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release. ... read..

UP: Dimple Yadav's daughter Aditi campaigns for Samajwadi Party in Mainpuri

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 9:28:28 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav carried out the poll campaign with her daughter Aditi Yadav in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri. ... read..

CPI(M) in Kerala a party of criminals, has hand in Panoor crude bomb blast: BJP's Prakash Javadekar

Kannur (Kerala) | April 9, 2024 9:28:24 PM IST

Alleging CPI(M)'s involvement in the Panoor crude bomb blast, former Union Minister and BJP's Kerala Prabhari Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that it has become the party of criminals. ... read..

Arrangements in full swing for PM Modi's rally, says Udhampur BJP chief

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 9, 2024 9:28:22 PM IST

Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here on April 12, Udhampur Bharatiya Janata Party chief Arun Gupta said on Tuesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: PM Modi holds roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 9, 2024 9:28:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, as a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign to gain a foothold in the southern states. ... read..

'Politically motivated': INC challenges PIL seeking to restrain opposition from using 'INDIA' acronym

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 9:28:14 PM IST

The Indian National Congress (INC) has filed a counter affidavit in the Delhi High Court opposing a public interest litigation (PIL) moved for direction to prohibit the use of the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) by opposit ... read..

Himachal: Jairam Thakur hails Modi Govt for lifting 25 crore people out of poverty, highlights BJP schemes

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 9:28:10 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata party leader Jairam Thakur on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts, stating that the government's initiatives have effectively lifted over 25 crore people out of poverty, a feat unmatched by previous administrations. ... read..

Independent candidate Ravindra Singh enters Lok Sabha poll fray, Rajasthan's Barmer to witness triangular contest

Barmer (Rajasthan) | April 9, 2024 9:28:08 PM IST

Barmer Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a triangular contest mainly among the BJP, Congress, and an independent candidate. ... read..

Main accused in multi-crore Nature Heights infra scam held in Punjab

Fazilka (Punjab) | April 9, 2024 8:28:22 PM IST

In a joint operation, Faridkot and Fazilka police have arrested the main accused in the multi-crore Nature Heights Infra Scam who had been absconding for the last eight to nine years, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

TMC writes to West Bengal Governor; accuses BJP of "blatantly conspiring" with central agencies

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 9, 2024 8:28:20 PM IST

Trinamool Congress has written a letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose highlighting a "grave state of affairs" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections while accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of "blatantly conspiring" with the central agencies against t ... read..

SC to hear plea for cross verification of EVMs with VVPAT by voters on April 16

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:28:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear on April 16 plea seeking cross-verification by the voters of votes cast by them as "counted as recorded" in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). ... read..

NIA arrests sixth accused in 102 kg Attari narcotics case

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:28:01 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Tuesday that it has achieved another significant advancement in the Attari drug seizure case by apprehending a pivotal suspect identified as Harwinder Singh. ... read..

"We have to save democracy in the country," says Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:27:59 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that they are depriving the opposition of fighting polls on a level playing filed. ... read..

CBI nabs three in peacock feather trafficking case

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:27:56 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended three persons for alleged involvement in trafficking peacock feathers, the law enforcement agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna tender unconditional apology for misleading advertisements by Patanjali

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:27:54 PM IST

Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna have filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court and tendered an unconditional apology in regard to misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurveda and said that they undertake to always uphold the majesty of law and justice ... read..

Congress is "mother of corruption", looted country for long: Rajasthan CM Bhanjanlal Sharma

Barmer (Rajasthan) | April 9, 2024 8:27:45 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhanjanlal Sharma on Tuesday came down heavily on the Congress, calling it the "mother of corruption" as it "looted the country and the state for long". ... read..

CRPF DG refers force personnel as 'sentinels of internal security', lauds on increasing credibility among people

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:27:37 PM IST

The Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anish Dayal Singh on Tuesday commended the force personnel as 'sentinels of internal security', praising their growing credibility among the populace. ... read..

Earlier cattle theft was rampant, with little to no police intervention: UP CM Yogi

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 8:27:33 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday delivered a pointed criticism aimed at the opposition, stating how formerly cow smugglers held sway, often with tacit support from the previous admini ... read..

From abrogation of Article 370 to CAA implementation, Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights BJP govt's accomplishments

Chinyalisour (Uttarakhand) | April 9, 2024 8:27:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday urged people to cast their votes in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing that their votes would contribute to the realization of the vision for a developed India. ... read..

Boxer Vijender Singh meets BJP president JP Nadda in Delhi

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 8:27:26 PM IST

Days after quitting the Congress, Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, met party president JP Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Shri Gangotri Dham to reopen for devotees on May 10, announces temple committee

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 9, 2024 7:28:05 PM IST

The revered Shri Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand is set to open its doors to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Friday, May 10, at precisely 12:25 pm local time. ... read..

"AAP will win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab": State Minister Harpal Cheema

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 9, 2024 7:28:01 PM IST

Punjab Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema said on Tuesday that a meeting was conducted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday with the vision to win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the u ... read..

"Talks of crores but not a single illegal rupee recovered...": AAP Saurabh Bharadwaj after HC dismissed Kejriwal's plea

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 7:27:56 PM IST

After the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Excise Policy case, Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that they do not agree with the decision and will ap ... read..

"Narendra Modi will become Prime Minister again," says Assam CM Sarma

Lakhimpur (Assam) | April 9, 2024 7:27:50 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur and said that the state of Assam has witnessed peace and development in the last two and a half years. ... read..

ECI issues notice to Randeep Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; seeks response by April 11

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 7:27:48 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini. ... read..

Delhi: AAP leader Gopal Rai announces party's door-to-door campaign from today

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 7:27:46 PM IST

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the Aam Aadmi Party is conducting a door-to-door campaign from Tuesday and urged the people to vote for AAP so that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is released from jail. ... read..

"Modi bhakt hai Mahakal ka...," PM Modi at Balaghat

Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 7:27:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that he is the "bhakt" of Mahakaal, adding that he bows only in front of the people of the country or in front of Mahakaal. ... read..

No need to disclose minute details of moveable property by candidates: SC

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 7:27:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that candidates contesting elections need not be required to disclose minute details of moveable property owned by them or their families unless that property has some substantial value that could impact the choice of vot ... read..

"Congress, SP opposing CAA due to appeasement politics...": PM Modi at UP's Pilibhit

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 6:28:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Congress and the Samajwadi Party for opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and said that both parties opposed the CAA due to "appeasement politics." ... read..

"Save terrorists, save corrupt, save rapists": BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on TMC''s slogan of 'Ma Mati Manush'

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 6:28:52 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders on Tuesday and said that the political slogan 'Ma Mati Manush' coined by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee had become 'save the te ... read..

Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal to move Supreme Court against Delhi HC order

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 6:28:50 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move to the Supreme Court against the decision of the Delhi High Court dismissing the plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Excise Policy money laundering case, sources said on Tuesday. ... read..

"We are concerned about beneficiaries": BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna (Bihar) | April 9, 2024 6:28:44 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad flagged off Shakti Sampark Yatra from the BJP office to his Lok Sabha constituency, Patna Sahib. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 6:28:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. WFI was suspended on December 24, 2023, by the Central Government. ... read..

Quality Council of India, Union Health Ministry join hands to improve CGHS healthcare experience

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 6:28:36 PM IST

The Quality Council of India and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have announced a collaboration to transform the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) ecosystem and improve the healthcare experience for all beneficiaries, informed a pres ... read..

Congress' devious tactics led to partition of India: CM Yogi

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 6:28:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, held the 'devious tactics' of Congress responsible for India's partition seven decades ago. ... read..

"Naya Bharat bolta nahi hai, ghus kar maarta bhi hain...,": CM Yogi in Rampur

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 9, 2024 6:28:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the era of passivity towards terrorism is over, adding that "yeh Naya Bharat bolta nahi hai, ghus kar maarta bhi hain." ... read..

BJP candidate Mahtab blames Odisha govt for water shortage, says "Central govt funds not utilised"

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 9, 2024 6:28:26 PM IST

BJP candidate from Cuttack Lok Sabha seat Bhartruhari Mahtab on Tuesday blamed the Odisha government for the water crisis, saying that it has failed to utilise the funds allocated by the Centre. ... read..

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