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"This is all about staying in power": Congress' Digvijay Singh on leaders joining BJP

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 11:26:30 PM IST

After several party leaders joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in some states, Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on Saturday said that it is not about any ideology but staying in power. ... read..

NCC plays vital role in disciplining youth; discipline essential for achieving success: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 11:26:26 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, said that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) plays a vital role in disciplining the youth, emphasizing the significance of discipline in achieving success in life. ... read..

"Lalu Yadav doesn't work for anyone else's benefit except his son", says BJP MP K Laxman

Patna (Bihar) | March 9, 2024 11:26:24 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP K Laxman on Saturday said that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav considers his son as poor and he doesn't work for anyone else's benefit except his son. ... read..

Indian Minority Foundation members hold prayers for Prime Minister with theme 'Shukran Modi'

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 11:26:22 PM IST

Members of the Indian Minority Foundation conducted prayers for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday with the theme 'Shukran Modi', where all sections of Muslims came under one roof at the holy site of Hazrat Itr shah Daata peer Baba in Madhya Pradesh ... read..

Amit Shah unveils statue of freedom fighter Kailashpati Mishra in Patna

Patna (Bihar) | March 9, 2024 11:26:20 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of freedom fighter Kailashpati Mishra in Patna on Saturday. ... read..

Initiatives launched will lead to effective implementation of NEP 2020: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 11:26:18 PM IST

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched various initiatives in school and teacher education, developed by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, on Sat ... read..

"Whoever involved in it shouldn't be spared at all": UP Madrassa Board Chairman on SIT findings on 'illegal' Madrassas

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 11:26:17 PM IST

Following the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) report on alleged foreign funding of madrasas in Uttar Pradesh, state madrassa board chairman Iftikhar Ahmed Javed said on Saturday that whoever is involved should not be spared. ... read..

"Tripura's development rate all-time high under leadership of PM Modi": CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 9, 2024 11:26:14 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted on Saturday that the development rate of the state is 'all-time high' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt inaugurates Gen Bipin Rawat's statue in Uttarakhand

Pauri (Uttarakhand) | March 9, 2024 11:26:12 PM IST

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Saturday inaugurated a statue of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Late General Bipin Rawat and an 80 feet high tricolour at Talla Banas village of Uttarakhand's Pauri district. ... read..

"Mahila Samman Yojana not a part of LS campaign but principle of the party": AAP MP Sandeep Pathak

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 11:26:07 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sandeep Pathak on Saturday said that the Mahila Samman Yojana is not a part of the election campaign but our principles. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off publicity and rescue mobile vans for women's safety

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 9, 2024 10:26:32 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off publicity and rescue mobile vans for the safety of women and adolescents in the state. ... read..

Himachal Chief Minister inaugurates globally acclaimed International Shivratri Mahotsav

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 10:26:30 PM IST

The globally acclaimed International Shivratri Mahotsav began on Saturday with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally announcing the opening of the grand event from the historic Paddal Ground of Mandi. ... read..

IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Istanbul delays due to technical issue; airlines apologize

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 10:26:27 PM IST

The IndiGo flight coming from Mumbai to Istanbul has been delayed due to a technical issue, the airline said on Saturday. ... read..

Petrol pumps across Rajasthan to remain closed for two days from tomorrow due to 'No Purchase, No Sale' strike

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 9, 2024 10:26:23 PM IST

The Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association has announced a "No Purchase, No Sale" strike starting at 6 am on Sunday for the next 48 hours with the aim of drawing the attention of the government to the high fuel prices in the state. ... read..

LS Polls: Congress, DMK seal seat-sharing deal in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 10:26:29 PM IST

With Lok Sabha election schedule likely to be announced soon, the the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has sealed a seat sharing pact with the Congress (both allies of the INDIA bloc) which will contest on nine seats, setting asi ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal has been giving false hope of development to Delhiites": Virendra Sachdeva

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 10:26:18 PM IST

Hitting out at Delhi Chief Minister, state BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday said that while making his speech in the Delhi Assembly Arvind Kejriwal today sounded like fighting a losing battle. ... read..

Stage set for establishment of big industrial parks in UP, 2.70 lakh job opportunities in pipeline

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 10:26:05 PM IST

The Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@4.0), organized by the Uttar Pradesh government, has played a pivotal role in attracting substantial investments, shaping the economic landscape of Uttar Pradesh, said an official statement of the government. ... read..

Ready to contest in all Assembly, Lok Sabha seats, says BJP Odisha election In-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 9, 2024 10:26:01 PM IST

Amid talks between the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Assembly as well as Lok Sabha polls, BJP Odisha election In-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar said that his party is ready to contest in all the seats in the upcoming ... read..

Arun Goel resigns as Election Commissioner ahead of LS polls

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 10:25:59 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday resigned from the post. ... read..

MP govt constitutes 7-member committee to probe Bhopal secretariat fire

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 10:25:58 PM IST

The MP government constituted a 7-member committee to conduct a probe into the fire in a part of the Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Bhopal on Saturday. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu dedicates 12 development projects worth Rs 84 crore to Mandi district

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 10:25:52 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 12 development projects worth about Rs 84 crore for Mandi district on the occasion of the inauguration of the International Shivratri Fair at the hi ... read..

Uttarakhand CM holds review meeting to establish "House of Himalayas" brand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 9, 2024 9:25:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting with officials at the Secretariat on Saturday to establish the "House of Himalayas" brand at the national and international level and to promote the products of Uttarakhand. ... read..

15 people injured as railing of floating bridge collapses in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 9:25:54 PM IST

As many as 15 people were injured on Saturday after the railing of a floating bridge collapsed in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, said police. ... read..

"INDIA bloc will always grow and it is for the future of country": Farooq Abdullah

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 9, 2024 9:25:49 PM IST

Reiterating his support for the alliance, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that he is sure that INDIA bloc will always grow and it is for the future of the country. ... read..

'Bengaluru needs 2,100 MLD water but Water Supply Board can pump only 1,450 MLD'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 9:25:47 PM IST

As Bengaluru is dealing with a severe water crisis the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairman Ram Prasath Manohar on Saturday said that though the city residents need 2,100 MLD water, the BWSSB can pump only 1,450 MLD water. ... read..

Maritime security issues discussed at Naval Commanders' Conference; defence minister, CDS attend key sessions

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 9:25:44 PM IST

The proceedings at the first edition of the Biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2024 reviewed major operational, materiel, infrastructure, Logistics and personnel-related initiatives of the Indian Navy, said an official statement. ... read..

Initiative taken to frame National Mission for Mentoring: Union Education Minister Pradhan

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 9:25:38 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched various initiatives in School and Teacher Education at Kaushal Bhavan in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

BJP govt betrayed Pichhde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak families: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 8:26:18 PM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday came down heavily on the BJP-led union government for allegedly betraying PDA (Pichhde, Dalit and Alpasankhyak) families. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav pays tribute to freedom fighter Rao Tularam Singh in Haryana

Mahendragarh (Haryana) | March 9, 2024 8:26:14 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid floral tributes to the brave hero of the first freedom struggle of 1857, Rao Tularam Singh, at his statue in Mahendragarh district on Saturday. ... read..

"Entire country discussing what TMC leaders did to women of Sandeshkhali": PM Modi

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 8:26:11 PM IST

Launching scathing attack on Trinamool Congress and opposition's INDIA bloc, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that it does not affect West Bengal government when people are struggling or suffering and the "entire country is discussing what TM ... read..

TDP, JSP and BJP to contest Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 8:26:09 PM IST

Announcing the alliance of the Telugu Desam Party and the Jana Sena Party with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA alliance, party's National President JP nadda on Saturday said that it has been decided that TDP, JSP and BJP will contest the ensuing Lok S ... read..

BJP announces 3 candidates from Bihar, 7 from Uttar Pradesh for MLC election

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 8:26:02 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its list of candidates for the Uttar Pradesh and Bihar MLC elections. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government set to offer free gas cylinders to women as 'Holi gift'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 8:26:00 PM IST

Intending to make Holi, the festival of colours, particularly special for underprivileged women and their families in the state, the Yogi government is gearing up to gift them free gas cylinders. ... read..

Punjab CM announces bonanza of Rs 869 crore for residents of Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab) | March 9, 2024 8:25:59 PM IST

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave a bonanza of Rs 869 crore to Sangrur residents by kicking off and laying the foundation stone of several developmental projects in the district. ... read..

"They want to reveal everything": Priyanka Tibrewal after Calcutta HC orders her to represent Sandeshkhali women victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 8:25:57 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court ordered petitioner in person Priyanka Tibrewal to represent the women victims of Sandeshkhali by bringing their complaints on record in the form of a supplementary affidavit in her PIL that has been filed on Sandeshkhali. ... read..

Cabinet approves budgetary support of Rs 2207.50 crore to run CAPFIMS as a campus of AIIMS Delhi

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 8:25:55 PM IST

A Memorandum of Association (MoA) was signed in New Delhi between CAPFIMS and AIIMS to run the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) as a campus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), an official statement sa ... read..

Open to constructive suggestions from Opposition on Bengaluru water crisis: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 8:25:52 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that he was open to suggestions on the Bengaluru water crisis from the Opposition if they were constructive. ... read..

"Won't allow even a single person to live below poverty line": Rajnath Singh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 9, 2024 7:26:42 PM IST

As the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks a third term in office, Union Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on Saturday that the BJP government, if elected to power, will not let even a single person in the country stay below the poverty line. ... read..

"After independence, development of Eastern India was ignored for long time": PM Modi

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 7:26:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that after independence, the development of Eastern India was ignored for a long time whereas his government considers it as the growth engine of the country's development. ... read..

BJP announces Pradip Varma as its candidate from Jharkhand for Rajya Sabha elections

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 7:26:31 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Pradip Varma from Jharkhand as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha Biennial elections. ... read..

"Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is joining NDA," confirms TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 7:26:28 PM IST

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar said on Saturday that party's national president N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and came to the understanding that TDP is joining the NDA ahead of the Lok S ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset carbody structure

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 7:26:26 PM IST

In a historic moment for Indian Railways, the Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the carbody structure of India's pioneering Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset. ... read..

"BJP changed name of tribals, they don't want to give them rights": Rahul Gandhi

Bharuch (Gujarat) | March 9, 2024 7:26:24 PM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the BJP has changed the name of the tribals as the party does not want to give them their rights. ... read..

"Congress will win South Goa LS seat because of disinterest shown by two senior BJP MLAs," says state Cong chief

Panaji (Goa) | March 9, 2024 7:26:22 PM IST

Goa Congress president Amit Patkar on Saturday said two senior MLAs of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are disinterested in contesting the South Goa Lok Sabha seat which indicates that the 'Jumla' party will face defeat. ... read..

Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana is biggest women empowerment program in the world: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 7:26:17 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday applauded the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, under which Rs 1,000 will be provided to every woman above 18 years of age for the financial year 2024-25 and said that this is the biggest women's empowerme ... read..

Uttarakhand: Congress leader Manish Khanduri joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 9, 2024 7:26:16 PM IST

A day after he resigned from the primary membership of Congress, Manish Khanduri joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Dehradun on Saturday. ... read..

LS Polls: Rajnath Singh seeks support from farmers, says track record of BJP has been excellent

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 9, 2024 7:26:12 PM IST

With the ruling National Democratic Alliance seeking 400+ seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday sought support from farmers, stating that the BJP needs farmers' support to make India developed. ... read..

"MNS stand is not much different from BJP": Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 9, 2024 6:27:03 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that the decision regarding the alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will be made at the right time. ... read..

UP: Over 70 students in Greater Noida hospitalised over suspected food poisoning

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 6:26:55 PM IST

As many as 76 students were admitted to hospital after they complained of food poisoning after having their meal in the Knowledge Park area of Greater Noida. ... read..

India to host Global Spirituality Mahotsav in Telangana's Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 9, 2024 6:26:46 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Culture is organising the Global Spirituality Mahotsav at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 14 to 17. ... read..

"Why is BJP so worried?": KC Venugopal on Rahul Gandhi not contesting from Amethi

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 6:26:45 PM IST

A day after Congress released its first list of 39 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, the party's General Secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday broke silence over Rahul Gandhi not contesting from Amethi. ... read..

PM Modi unveils development projects of over Rs 4500 crore in West Bengal

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 6:26:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects in the rail and road sectors worth more than Rs 4500 crore in West Bengal. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Police arrest man in connection with attempt to molest a girl in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 6:26:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh police have arrested a man in Aligarh for allegedly attempting to molest a minor girl on Saturday. ... read..

Centre upgrades security of MoS Commerce Anupriya Patel to 'Z' category in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 5:26:43 PM IST

The Central government has upgraded the security of Apna Dal (S) Party leader and MoS Commerce and Industries Anupriya Patel to 'Z' category in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Severe snowfall hits life in Lahaul-Spiti; power, communication lines down

Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 5:26:41 PM IST

Electricity, water supply and communications networks were disrupted in the Kaza area of Lahaul-Spiti district in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after a fresh of snowfall across the state, an official said. ... read..

First batch of Myanmar nationals deported, says Manipur CM

Imphal (Manipur) | March 9, 2024 5:26:37 PM IST

The first batch of Mynamar nationals who allegedly entered India illegally were deported, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said. ... read..

Kerala CM orders CBI inquiry into death of veterinary student

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 5:26:32 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the death of J S Sidharthan, a second-year veterinary student, after his family met him at his office. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Tourists throng Shimla on weekend

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 5:26:28 PM IST

Tourists have rushed to Himachal Pradesh's capital city Shimla on the weekend. The pleasant weather conditions have been drawing the attention of visitors from across different parts. ... read..

NCB arrests Jaffer Sadiq, kingpin of international drug trafficking network

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 5:26:26 PM IST

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Saturday arrested Jaffer Sadiq, the kingpin of an international drug trafficking network busted by the agency last month. ... read..

Suspension was done to save Arvind Kejriwal govt, says BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht after Delhi HC revokes it

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 5:26:24 PM IST

BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht thanked the Delhi High Court on Saturday for lifting the suspension of seven MLAs from the Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Women have made it big across sectors solely on merit: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 5:26:20 PM IST

Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor General of India on Saturday said that at a time when there is a greater focus on gender equality across sectors in the country, several women have excelled across sectors including the legal profession and there are many emine ... read..

Grappling with severe water crisis, Bengaluru stares at harder days as summer sets in

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 4:25:25 PM IST

In the grip of a severe water crisis, Bengaluru stared at tougher days as the sweltering summer sets in, with people in areas such as Varthur in the Mahadevpur Assembly constituency struggling to quench thirst and meet regular household needs. ... read..

NCB arrests Jaffer Sadiq, international drug trafficking network kingpin

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 4:25:21 PM IST

The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested Jaffer Sadiq, the alleged kingpin of an international drug trafficking network, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA releases fresh CCTV footage of suspect, seeks citizens' help in ascertaining identity

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 4:25:20 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the premier anti-terror probe agency in the country, on Saturday released two videos and pictures of the suspect in Rameshwaram cafe blast case, seeking the cooperation of citizens to identify him. ... read..

PM Modi spends time at tea garden in Assam, promotes tourism around it

Guwahati (Assam) | March 9, 2024 4:25:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Assam, took some time out from his tour to spend some time at a tea estate. ... read..

"Have come here with zero expectations...": Suresh Pachouri after joining BJP; blames exit on Cong's Ram Mandir call

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 3:26:57 PM IST

Revealing his grouse against the Congress high command after crossing over to the BJP, former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri on Saturday pointed to some decisions, both 'political and religious', as ones that prompted his exit from the party. ... read..

"No coordination between Shiv Sena and Congress": Prakash Ambedkar on seat-sharing with MVA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 9, 2024 3:26:54 PM IST

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday highlighted the differences in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra over seat sharing. The Aghadi which has the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (SPawar) as its main constituen ... read..

Arunachal: PM Modi dedicates all-weather strategic Sela Tunnel to nation

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 3:26:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the strategic Sela Tunnel project virtually at an event held in Itanagar on Saturday. ... read..

"Double-engine govt working at great speed," PM Modi in Assam

Jorhat (Assam) | March 9, 2024 3:26:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 17,500 crore in Assam on Saturday, saying the "double-engine government is working at a great speed for the development of Assam." ... read..

Wild elephant enters residential locality in Karntaka's Kodagu district, triggers panic

Kodagu (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 3:26:35 PM IST

A wild elephant entered Kodagu district of Karnataka on Saturday morning triggering panic among local residents. ... read..

Actor Kamal Haasan joins DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, secures one seat for Rajya Sabha polls 2025

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 9, 2024 3:26:28 PM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), the political party founded by actor-politician Kamal Haasan, has decided not to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha (LS) election and instead support the DMK, a prominent political force in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Bihar caste census an X-ray for country": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 3:26:26 PM IST

Reiterating his call for a nationwide caste census, which he stated earlier was a promise that the Congress would fulfil if voted back at the Centre, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday termed Bihar's caste census an 'X-ray' for the country that will shed light on t ... read..

CM Yogi warns officials against negligence in resolving people's issues

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 2:25:53 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday warned officials against any laxity, or negligence in resolving people's issues, emphasizing that addressing the problems of people and ensuring their prompt, transparent and satisfactory disposal is the priority ... read..

Arunachal: "Completed work of 7 decades in just one..." PM Modi slams Congress

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 2:25:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it would have taken Congress 20 years to accomplish what his government did in the last five years for the development of the northeastern states. ... read..

PM Modi unveils statue of Lachit Borphukan in Assam

Jorhat (Assam) | March 9, 2024 3:26:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 125-foot-high magnificent statue of Lachit Borphukan, the famous general of the Royal Army of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam who defeated the Mughals. ... read..

11 legislators from Himachal including 6 rebel Congress MLAs arrive at Rishikesh hotel

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | March 9, 2024 2:25:30 PM IST

A total of 11 MLAs from Himachal Pradesh arrived in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand on Saturday amid the turmoil within the Congress party in the state, whose government is led by Chief Minister Sikhvinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..

Cyclists organise road safety awareness campaign in Delhi

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 2:25:25 PM IST

Cyclists from different parts of the city organised a road safety awareness campaign at Connaught Place in the National Capital on Saturday and expressed concerns on safety, especially for cyclists and pedestrians. ... read..

Consensus evades Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, Prakash Ambedkar say 15 seats remain unresolved

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 9, 2024 1:25:54 PM IST

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra continues to have teething trouble over seat sharing. While Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday expressed confidence in the alliance, the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) claims that issue ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at MP's Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 1:25:51 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at the Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Saturday. ... read..

Northeast emerging as strong corridor for trade with South Asia, East Asia: PM Modi in Itanagar

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 1:25:49 PM IST

Laying the foundation stone for a bouquet of development projects for the Northeast in the state capital, Itanagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the region, once ignored, was fast emerging as a strong and a thriving corridor for trade wit ... read..

Arunachal: PM Modi slams Congress for neglecting border villages

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 1:25:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at the previous Congress-led UPA regime for "neglecting" border villages in the northeastern states. PM Modi also highlighted his government's 'Vibrant Village Program'. ... read..

LS polls: Talks in final stage, Congress-DMK seat deal likely today or tomorrow, say sources

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 9, 2024 1:25:35 PM IST

With the Lok Sabha elections barely weeks away now, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), along with its ruling ally in the state, the Congress, are likely to finalise their seat-sharing deal by Saturday or the day after, according to DMK sources. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 4 killed in Arakaloya Valley after motorcycles collide with each other

Alluri (Andhra Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 1:25:23 PM IST

Four people were killed after four motrocycles they were riding on collided with each other in in Arakuloya mandal in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district of Andhra Pradesh, a police official said. ... read..

Assam: Tight security in Jorhat as excitement builds among locals ahead of PM Modi's rally

Jorhat (Assam) | March 9, 2024 12:25:29 PM IST

All roads in Assam currently seem to be headed to the Meleng Meteli Field in Jorhat district, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega public rally on Saturday. ... read..

"Beyond Kaziranga": Congress launches fresh attack on PM Modi amid Assam visit

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:17 PM IST

Congress on Saturday took a potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam's Kaziranga National Park stating that the iconic national park owes much to the "great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi." ... read..

Telengana CM praises Asaduddin Owaisi during foundation ceremony of Old City Metro

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 9, 2024 11:25:33 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praised, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Old City Metro Rail Project, in Hyderabad district on Friday stating that the Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP speaks up in Parliament for all I ... read..

In major blow to Cong ahead of LS polls, former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri joins BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 11:25:29 AM IST

In a big jolt to the Congres party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri joined the BJP in Bhopal on Saturday. ... read..

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh praises strong first list for Lok Sabha Elections

Panchmahal (Gujarat) | March 9, 2024 11:25:24 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh expressed confidence in the release of Congress's list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, stating, "It's a strong list." ... read..

Assam: PM Modi takes elephant ride at Kaziranga National Park

Assam | March 9, 2024 10:26:04 AM IST

On a two-day visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took an elephant ride at the Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... read..

Vowing support for PM Modi's return in 2024, muslim women in Kashmir chant 'Teesri Baar Modi ki Sarkaar'

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 9, 2024 10:25:56 AM IST

To celebrate the remarkable progress in women's empowerment over the last decade under the BJP regime, a vast number of Muslim women, representing diverse backgrounds, took part in a peace march at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC ... read..

Delhi Police condemns Inderlok viral video incident, urges people to maintain harmony

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 10:25:52 AM IST

Delhi Police on Saturday condemned the Inderlok incident in which a police officer was purportedly seen in a viral video beating up a few people offering Namaz on a road. ... read..

Worker rescued after portion of building collapses in Gujarat's Morbi; MLA calls for action

Morbi (Gujarat) | March 9, 2024 9:25:40 AM IST

A labourer who was trapped under debris after a portion of an under-construction building of medical college in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed on Friday evening was rescued after nearly seven hours of a hectic operation. ... read..

Rajasthan BJP announces new division incharges and co-incharges ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 9, 2024 9:25:30 AM IST

In the run upto 2024 elections, the Bhartiya Janata party in Rajasthan has announced its divisional leadership structure, appointing seven division in-charges and fifteen co-incharges. ... read..

Amit Shah to address public meeting in Bihar's Paliganj today

By Amit Kumar Patna (Bihar) | March 9, 2024 9:25:28 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to address a public meeting with people belonging to Other Backward Caste (OBC) and Economically Backward Class (EBC) at Paliganj near Patna in Patliputra Lok Sabha Constituency on Saturday ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 ... read..

Amit Shah holds late-night meeting with Maharashtra CM, DyCM on Lok Sabha seat-sharing

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 8:25:31 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a late-night meeting on Friday with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe reopens eight days after blast, tight security ensured

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 8:25:29 AM IST

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru reopened for customers on Saturday morning, almost eight days after an explosion that left at least ten people injured. ... read..

Tripura CM travels on Vande Bharat train, hails service as 'game changer'

Maldaha (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 7:25:24 AM IST

Travelling aboard a Vande Bharat train, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday evening praised the service as a 'game changer' while lauding the Indian Railways and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its introduction. ... read..

Telangana: 17-yr-old girl jumps off college building in Hanamkonda, dies

Hanamkonda (Telangana) | March 9, 2024 6:25:05 AM IST

A 17-year-old intermediate girl student died allegedly after jumping off her college building in Telangana's Hanamkonda, police said on Friday. ... read..

25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces arrive in Punjab ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 9, 2024 6:25:01 AM IST

In order to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Punjab state has received 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for area domination and confidence-building measures. ... read..

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