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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu refutes resignation reports, says will prove majority in house

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 3:27:14 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday refuted the reports of him resigning from the post, saying that he has not tendered his resignation and will prove the majority in the House. ... read..

Annamalai flays DMK's newspaper Ad on ISRO's second launch pad showing 'China rocket'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 3:27:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party for allegedly using 'China rocket' picture in a newspaper advertisement promoting the proposed second launch pad of ISRO in the state. ... read..

LG Vinai Kumar accuses Delhi Govt of 'lying' on suspension of solar policy

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:27:06 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena has accused the Kejriwal government of 'lying', refuting claims of the Aam Adami Party (AAP) that he has put on hold the implementation of the Delhi Government's solar policy announced in January, accordin ... read..

Delhi HC initiates suo motu petition on delay of Jail Authorities in accepting Bail bonds, issued notice to DG

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:27:01 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu petition on the delay at the instance of the jail authorities in accepting bail bonds and said it is not acceptable to the conscience of this Court. ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at Gulmarg's hotel

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 28, 2024 3:26:59 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a hotel in the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning. ... read..

"BJP nervous, breaking other parties", SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav hits out at BJP after RS poll defeat

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 3:26:41 PM IST

Samajwadi Part Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday came out hard against the BJP accusing the party of being nervous of the INDIA bloc and breaking other parties. Yadav has vowed action against Rebel MLAs who cross voted for the BJP in the Rajya Sabha elect ... read..

Rana Goswami resigns as working president of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee

Assam (Guwahati) | February 28, 2024 2:26:44 PM IST

In another jolt to the grand old party, the working President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, Rana Goswami, tendered his resignation on Wednesday. ... read..

Land for job case: Delhi court grants regular bail to Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 2:26:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Wednesday granted regular bail to Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav and Hridyanand Chaudhary in land-for-job case linked to money laundering. ... read..

Jharkhand: President Murmu reaches Ranchi to attend 3rd convocation of Central University

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 28, 2024 2:26:30 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, who is scheduled to attend the Central University of Jharkhand's (CUJ) third convocation, which will be held at Cheri-Manatu village, arrived in Ranchi on Wednesday. ... read..

Chaos in Himachal Assembly, MLAs protest, marshals called in; BJP says Government in minority

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 2:26:25 PM IST

Chaos prevails in the Himachal Assembly after the speaker suspended 15 MLAs from the house for allegedly disruting proceedings. The suspended MLAs have however refused to move from the house and some of them have staged a sit-in. Reports say marshals were ... read..

Congress calls DK Shivakumar for crisis management in Himachal; Shivakumar alleges "horse-trading" by BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2024 2:26:20 PM IST

As the political crisis unfolds for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress observer for Himachal Pradesh, DK Shivakumar, is leaving for Himachal Pradesh after the party's direction asking him to step in f ... read..

MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari joins in devotional singing of 'Ram Dhun' in Morena

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 2:26:06 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief Jitu Patwari was seen joining in the devotional singing of 'Ram Dhun' during Siya-Piya Milan Samaroh organised at Karah Dham (Patiya Wale Baba) temple in Morena district. ... read..

TN: PM Modi takes on DMK govt for 'China rocket' in newspaper Ad, says 'insulted scientists, people's tax money'

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 2:26:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the ruling, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu over a newspaper advertisement of the state government that allegedly showcased a 'Chinese rocket'. ... read..

UPA govt only talked, did not care about TN's development: PM Modi in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 1:25:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a direct attack on the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and accused it of neglecting development in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

LG Vinai Kumar Saxena suspends Delhi Solar Policy 2024

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 1:25:47 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena suspended the solar policy of the Delhi government on Wednesday announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month. ... read..

"Testament to government's unwavering commitment...": Amit Shah lauds 'largest' drug haul

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 1:25:43 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the Indian Navy and NCB's joint operation in seizing almost 3,300 kg of contraband off the coast of Gujarat and called it a 'testament' to the government's unwavering commitment to making India a drug-free ... read..

Chaos in Himachal Pradesh Assembly; Speaker suspends 15 BJP MLAs

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 1:25:39 PM IST

As many as 15 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs of Himachal Pradesh were suspended from the House by Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday allegedly for creating ruckus in his chamber. ... read..

Uttarakhand's Rs 89000 cr budget to focus on women's welfare, state infra and education

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2024 1:25:24 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Government has presented an annual budget of over Rs 89230 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a focus on the infrastructure of the state, women's welfare, health and education. ... read..

AAP leader Sandeep Pathak unveils election strategy, accuses BJP of unethical practices

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 1:25:15 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sandeep Pathak outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu is writing new chapter of progress," PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 17,300 cr in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 12:26:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district on Wednesday. ... read..

BJP's central election panel to meet tomorrow ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 12:26:02 PM IST

The first meeting of the BJP's central election committee for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held on Thursday, according to the sources. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says voice samples sent to FSL, as BJP protests alleged pro-Pakistan slogans by Congress cadre

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2024 12:25:57 PM IST

As BJP leaders protested the use of alleged 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans d by Congress workers outside the Assembly while celebrating party leader Naseer Hussain's win in the Rajya Sabha polls, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that voice samples have b ... read..

ED raids over 15 locations in West Bengal, Mumbai, NCR in Mahadev App case

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 12:25:55 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids at more than 15 locations across the country as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation into the Mahadev online betting and gaming app case. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh steps down

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 12:25:52 PM IST

In fresh trouble for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, a state minister and the son of the former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday stepped down from his position. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Assam CM Sarma, state BJP chief Kalita to meet with party leadership in Delhi

Guwahati (Assam) | February 28, 2024 11:27:03 AM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita will meet the party's central leadership in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajasthan Dy CM Diya Kumari approves upgrading 6204 mini Anganwadi to model centres

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 28, 2024 11:27:02 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday asserted a proactive approach towards the development of anganwadi centers in the region by approving the upgrade of 6204 mini Anganwadi centres to model Anganwadi centres. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at an apartment in Quthbullapur, no casualties reported

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | February 28, 2024 11:27:00 AM IST

A fire broke out at an apartment in Quthbullapur in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana on Tuesday night, fire officials said. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Congress rebel MLAs head to Shimla from Haryana

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 11:26:58 AM IST

Six Congress Himachal Pradesh's legislators who cross voted in Rajya Sabha elections on Tuesday and were staying at a hotel in Haryana left for Shimla for the Budget Session of the state assembly on Wednesday. ... read..

"Continuously working to encourage research, innovation": PM Modi extends wishes on National Science Day

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 11:26:56 AM IST

Emphasising the government's ongoing efforts to foster research and innovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to fellow citizens of the country on National Science Day on Wednesday. ... read..

J-K: Police seize properties worth Rs 60 lakh of drug peddlers in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 28, 2024 11:26:46 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir police attached properties worth around Rs 60 lakh belonging to drug peddlers in Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

'Game changer' BJP will form government in Himachal very soon: Harsh Mahajan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 11:26:40 AM IST

Harsh Mahajan, the BJP leader who won the lone Rajya Sabha seat of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday claimed that his party is going to form government in the state by ousting the ruling Congress on the ground of 'lacking majority' in the house. ... read..

Karnataka BJP protests alleged Pro-Pakistan slogans in Congress celebration, Minister Priyank Kharge refutes claim

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2024 11:26:36 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cadre in Karnataka held a protest outside the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Wednesday, alleging that Pro-Pakistan slogans were raised by the supporters of Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain who won the election on Tuesday. ... read..

Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar slams Congress over alleged 'Pro-Pakistan' slogans raised by Rajya Sabha MP's supporters

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 11:26:33 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Wednesday hit out at the Congress party over alleged pro-Pakistan slogans raised by the supporters of elected Rajya Sabha MP Nasser Hussein. ... read..

With victory on 30 more Rajya Sabha seats, NDA just four short of Upper House majority mark of 121

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 11:26:24 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 30 seats, including 20 unopposed out of 56 Rajya Sabha seats for which the elections were held on Tuesday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 4 labourers killed after rock caves in Dantewada mine area following landslide

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 28, 2024 11:26:23 AM IST

Four labourers were killed while two others sustained injuries after a portion of a rock caved in an iron ore mine area in Dantewada district, following a landslide, a police official said. ... read..

Santhan, convict acquitted in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, passes away in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 11:26:19 AM IST

Santhan, one of the seven released convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, passed away at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, said hospital officials on Wednesday. ... read..

NTA starts process of inviting online forms for CUET 2024, here are the exam dates

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 10:26:30 AM IST

The National Testing Agency has begun the process of inviting online application forms for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG) 2024, said an statement from NTA. ... read..

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra today

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 10:26:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra on Wednesday. ... read..

Navy-NCB caught boat with drugs weighing over 3,000 kg off-shore Gujarat

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 10:26:21 AM IST

In a successful coordinated operation at sea, Indian Navy, in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau, apprehended a suspicious boat carrying almost 3,300 kg of contraband, making it the largest in terms of quantity, in recent times, said the Indian Na ... read..

CM Dhami thanks Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for approval of four-lane Kotdwar Bypass in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2024 10:26:20 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday for the approval of Rs 691.70 crore by the Central Government for the construction of a six-kilometer-long, four-lane Kotdwar bypass on Natio ... read..

Indian Navy-NCB apprehends boat with drugs weighing over 3,000 kg off Gujarat coast

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 10:26:18 AM IST

In a successful coordinated operation at sea, Indian Navy, in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau, apprehended a suspicious boat carrying almost 3,300 kg of contraband off the coast of Gujarat. The seizure makes it the largest in terms of quantity, ... read..

"Sheikh Shahjahan will be arrested very soon:" TMC leader Sagarika Ghose on Sandeshkhali

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 9:26:28 AM IST

As Sandeshkhali remained tense, with delegations of political parties and members of civil society groups making a beeline to the strife-torn island in North 24 Parganas amid arrests and protests, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP-elect Sagarika Ghose has ... read..

Assam Rifles, police seize 216 grams of heroin in Cachar, one apprehended

Cachar (Assam) | February 28, 2024 9:26:24 AM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and police seized around 216 grams of heroin and apprehended a drug peddler in Assam's Cachar district on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at godown in Thane's Azad Nagar

Thane (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2024 9:26:17 AM IST

A fire broke out at a godown in the Azad Nagar area of Maharashtra's Thane district, Mira Road Fire Brigade officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Himachal BJP meets Governor, Jairam Thakur says CM Sukhu has lost right to stay in power

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 9:26:15 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Wednesday said that the state government has lost the 'moral right to stay in power' as a high drama unfolded in the state a day before after the BJP pulled off an upset by defeating the Congress's Ab ... read..

"We will form government in Assam in 2031", says AIUDF MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya

Guwahati (Assam) | February 28, 2024 9:26:11 AM IST

Citing concerns about the alleged collaboration between the BJP and the Congress in Assam, AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front) MLA and party General Secretary Karim Uddin Barbhuiya asserted that they will only be able to change the political landsca ... read..

Karnataka: Naseer Hussain calls for inqury into alleged pro-Pak sloganeering by Congress supporters in Vidhana Soudha

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2024 8:25:38 AM IST

Rajya Sabha member Syed Naseer Hussain posted a video in 'clarification' of alleged pro-Pakistan sloganeering in the state's Vidhana Soudha by his supporters during celebration following his victory declaration. ... read..

Tripura govt sacks official over controversial naming of wildlife in state zoo

Agartala (Tripura) | February 28, 2024 7:26:33 AM IST

In a move that has sparked widespread attention, the Tripura government has dismissed Pravin Lal Aggarwal, the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, on charges of misleading state authorities over the naming of wildlife in the Sepahijala Wild ... read..

Telangana: Drugs Control Administration seize 'overpriced' drugs in Nizamabad district

Nizamabad (Telangana) | February 28, 2024 7:26:31 AM IST

The Drugs Control Administration in Telangana seized huge quantities of 'overpriced' drugs in Nizamabad district, officials said. ... read..

Congress appoints Bhupinder Hooda, DK Shivakumar as observers for Himachal Pradesh crisis

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 6:25:18 AM IST

Hours after Congress nominee for Rajya Sabha polls, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, lost the poll and BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan won the lone seat, the grand old party's top leadership has now deployed senior leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar to add ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoles loss of livies in Reasi accident

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 28, 2024 6:25:13 AM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoled the loss of lives in the road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district yesterday. ... read..

"Congress directly supporting Pak": Pralhad Joshi condemns alleged pro-Pakistan sloganeering in Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 5:26:33 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi strongly condemned the alleged pro-Pakistan slogans raised by the supporters of Congress leader Syed Nasir Hussain in the Vidhana Soudha after he was elected as the Rajya Sabha member. ... read..

BJP's performance in Rajya Sabha elections is indication that party will cross 400 mark in LS polls: Sudhanshu Trivedi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2024 5:26:27 AM IST

After the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh won eight seats in the Rajya Sabha elections, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi expressed happiness and said that it was an indication that the party would cross the 400 mark in the Lok Sabha elections and win 80 out of ... read..

Maharashtra: Six arrested for printing fake notes in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2024 5:26:26 AM IST

At least six people have been arrested for allegedly printing and circulating fake currency notes of Rs 500 denomination and seized 440 notes worth over Rs 2 lakh in Pune district. ... read..

Tripura: CM Manik Saha flags off Aastha Special train for Ayodhya

Agartala (Tripura) | February 28, 2024 4:25:45 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday conveyed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for arranging special trains for the people of Tripura traveling to Ayodhya. This was the third Aastha Special train flagged off from Tripura. ... read..

Former MLA and wife challenge their conviction in cheating case, court issues notice to Delhi Police

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:26:36 AM IST

Former MLA, Ranbir Singh Kharb, and his wife, Anita Kharb, have challenged their conviction in a cheating case. ... read..

Thane civic body announces 50% water reduction due to fire at Pise water pumping station

Thane (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2024 3:26:31 AM IST

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a 50 per cent water reduction in the Thane area due to the sudden fire that broke out at a water pumping station in the Pise region of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation earlier on Monday evening. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP to hold core group meetings of eight states at party headquarters today

New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:26:23 AM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold an important meeting of the core group committee involving 8 states at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, source said. ... read..

Karnataka BJP files complaint, stage protest against alleged pro-Pak sloganeering by Congress supporters in Vidhana Soudha

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2024 3:26:12 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit in Karnataka filed an FIR at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station, alleging that pro-Pakistan slogans were raised by the supporters of Rajya Sabha member Syed Nasir Hussain on Tuesday. ... read..

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy formally launches two more guarantees

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2024 11:56:20 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Reavanth Reddy formally launched two more guarantees: LPG cylinder refill at Rs 500 and up to 200 units of free electricity. ... read..

Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to former CPIM MLA Nirapada Sardar arrested in Sandeshkhali case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2024 11:56:18 PM IST

Former Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) MLA Nirapada Sardar, one of those who were arrested by the West Bengal Police in the Sandeshkhali incident, was granted interim bail by the division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. ... read..

Assam government committed to providing land pattas to all "eligible" families by 2026, says CM Sarma

Majuli (Assam) | February 27, 2024 11:56:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday attended the ceremonial distribution of land pattas to eligible beneficiaries of Mission Basundhara 2.0 in Majuli district. ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: "No further arrests were made today", says Basirhat SP

North 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | February 27, 2024 11:56:15 PM IST

Amid tensions over the Sandeshkhali incident, the Superintendent of Police, Basirhat, Hossain Mehedi Rehman, said on Tuesday that the situation in the Sandeshkhali village of West Bengal was peaceful, adding that no further arrests were made. ... read..

"CM Sukhu should resign from his position...": LoP Jai Ram Thakur after Congress loses Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 11:56:11 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..

"My body shakes when I talk about Sandeshkhali...": Nirmala Sitharaman slams West Bengal govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2024 11:56:09 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday highlighted a number of economic indicators to mark the "decline" of West Bengal, and touched upon the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali saying it is the "sheer audacity" of the state government not to arre ... read..

SC asks AIIMS to set up board to examine health condition of NewsClick founder

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 11:56:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to set up a medical board to examine the health condition of Prabir Purkayastha, website Newsclick founder and Editor-in-Chief, lodged in Tihar jail under anti-terro ... read..

Maharashtra's interim budget "not for common people": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2024 11:56:04 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the state government over the interim budget presented by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and spokesperson Anand Dubey said on Tuesday that this budget is not for common people. ... read..

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP wins eight seats, SP bags two in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 11:56:00 PM IST

As the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh won eight seats in Rajya Sabha polls while the Samajwadi Party managed to secure victories on two seats, State BJP MLC Mohsin Raza said that "Ye 8 nahi, 80 ki tayyari hai". ... read..

Tripura government focuses on boosting tourism sector, says CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2024 11:55:57 PM IST

Reiterating the government's commitment to enhance the tourism sector in the state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday emphasized the need to steer clear of politics in development efforts. ... read..

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar appointed as Chairperson of Lokpal

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 11:55:55 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as Chairperson of Lokpal. ... read..

BJP leader Kirori Lal Meena denies Sachin Pilot's "canal project MoU misleading" remark

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2024 11:55:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirori Lal Meena took a dig at Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot over his remarks on the East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) MoU. ... read..

"Decisive defeat of those who want to corrupt democratic process": Randeep Surjewala on Karnataka Rajya Sabha poll results

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2024 11:55:48 PM IST

Expressing joy over the outcome of the Rajya Sabha polls in Karnataka, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said on Tuesday that the results are a victory for INDIA bloc, adding that it is a decisive defeat for those who want to corrupt the democratic setup ... read..

IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team organises air show in Assam's Tezpur

Sonitpur (Assam) | February 27, 2024 11:55:46 PM IST

The widely recognised Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) dazzled the sky by displaying some breath-taking manoeuvres that grabbed the attention of thousands of spectators at Air Force Station Tezpur on Tuesday. ... read..

Teams sent by central government trying to stoke up communal tensions in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Purulia (West Bengal) | February 27, 2024 11:55:41 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned that central teams sent by the Union government are trying to stoke communal tension in the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: PM Modi offers prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2024 11:55:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Tuesday. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee is lying about legal troubles in Sheikh Shahjahan's arrest: Kiren Rijiju

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 27, 2024 11:55:37 PM IST

In response to Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's allegations on Sunday that the state police is not able to arrest Sandeshkhali prime accused, Sheikh Shahjahan due to legal complications, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Banerj ... read..

Film actress Jaya Prada declared absconding from court in two cases

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 10:56:23 PM IST

A former MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and film actress Jaya Prada have been considered 'absconding' in two cases related to the violation of the code of conduct. ... read..

Congress loses Rajya Sabha polls from Himachal, CM Sukhu says six party MLAs "sold their honesty"

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 10:56:19 PM IST

In a big setback for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, party's nominee for Rajya Sabha polls, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, lost the poll as "nine MLAs including six from the party cross-voted". ... read..

Gujarat model will be implemented in Madhya Pradesh transport department: MP Minister Uday Pratap Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 10:56:18 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister for Transport and School Education Uday Pratap Singh on Tuesday said that the Gujarat model will be implemented in Madhya Pradesh's transport department. ... read..

Punjab: Lyricist Bunty Bains escapes gunshot at restaurant in Mohali, probe underway

Mohali (Punjab) | February 27, 2024 10:56:13 PM IST

Punjabi lyricist and a close-aid of late singer Sidhu Moosewala, Bunty Bains, escaped unhurt when bullets were allegedly fired at him by unknown people n Punjab's Mohali, said the police on Tuesday. ... read..

Telangana: Man arrested for duping people by creating fake social media accounts

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2024 10:56:10 PM IST

The Hyderabad police have arrested a man for allegedly duping people of money by creating fake social media accounts in the names of IAS, IPS officers, MPs, MLAs, and doctors, said the police on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi Police files ATR in Sameer Wankhede's complaint against IPS Gyaneshwer Singh

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 10:56:06 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed an Action Taken Report (ATR) in Patiala House Court in a complaint moved by Sameer Wankhede, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer who filed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Gyaneshwar Singh, IPS, alle ... read..

ABHA based Scan and Share Service facilitates 2 crore instant OPD registrations nationwide

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 10:56:04 PM IST

The National Health Authority (NHA) achieved a significant milestone of generating over 2 crore tokens for out-patient department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service on Tuesday, an official statement said. ... read..

"BJP is only party that does what it says": Rajnath Singh exudes confidence in winning 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Eluru (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 10:56:02 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday exuded confidence in winning the upcoming Lok Sabha election and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the only party that does what it says. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami sends names of 55 contenders for five Lok Sabha seats to Centre

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2024 10:55:43 PM IST

Uttarakhand BJP State Election Steering Committee on Tuesday sent the names of 55 contenders for the five Lok Sabha seats in the state to the central leadership. ... read..

Government strengthening district hospital healthcare standards: Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2024 10:55:41 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that the state government is actively enhancing the infrastructure of district hospitals in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and childr ... read..

BRS calls for 'Chalo Medigadda' on March 1, alleges criminial negligence by state govt over KLI project

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2024 10:55:32 PM IST

BRS Working President and MLA Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao alleged on Tuesday that the Congress-led government in the state is showing a criminal conspiracy over the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) and wants Medigadda to be washed away in the ra ... read..

Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha inaugurates Jagannath Dighi waterfront development project

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2024 10:55:29 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the waterfront development project of Jagannath Dighi in Udaipur. ... read..

PM Modi, Mauritius counterpart to jointly inaugurate new airstrip, jetty, community projects in island nation this Thursday

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 9:55:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Airstrip and St. James Jetty along with six community development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius via video conferencing on Thursday. ... read..

Congress has lost Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, claims BJP's Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 9:55:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday claimed that the Congress has lost the Rajya Sabha election and congratulated party's candidate Harsh Mahajan for winning the polls. ... read..

Yogi govt set to develop sports facilities in 171 government colleges of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 9:55:33 PM IST

In its ongoing pursuit to promote sports at the grassroots level in Uttar Pradesh and motivate and nurture sporting talents of the state, the Yogi government has approved a fund of Rs 1.71 crore under the Major Dhyan Chand Mission for developing sports in ... read..

"I don't think , BJP going to win a single seat in Kerala: Shashi Tharoor

Thrissur (Kerala) | February 27, 2024 9:55:29 PM IST

On the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he doubts whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win even a single seat in Kerala. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker condoles demise of Samajwadi Party MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 9:55:23 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has condoled the demise of Samajwadi Party MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq who was elected to the House from Sambhal. ... read..

Sandeshkhali is concocted, motivated and orchestrated story by BJP: TMC MP Santanu Sen

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 9:55:21 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Santanu Sen alleged that the Sandeshkhali violence was an orchestrated story and the narrative was created by the BJP. ... read..

Goa Governor's book 'Basic Structure and Republic' released at Raj Bhavan

Panaji (Goa) | February 27, 2024 9:55:19 PM IST

Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai's book 'Basic Structure and Republic' was released by the Archbishop of Changanacherry (Kerala), Mar Joseph Perumthottam, on Tuesday. ... read..

Assam Rifles recovers huge amount of cash from Mizoram, five foreign nationals held

Aizawl (Mizoram) | February 27, 2024 9:55:18 PM IST

Assam Rifles on Tuesday apprehended five Myanmar nationals and recovered a huge amount of cash in foreign currency from Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, official said. ... read..

PM Modi receives 67 kg turmeric garland, handmade shawl and replica of Jallikattu Bull as gifts from people of Tamil Nadu

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2024 9:55:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the people of Palladam on Tuesday where he received immense affection and received a heartwarming gifts from the people of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Centre extends ban on Jamaat-e-Islami for next five years

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 9:55:12 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday extended ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir, for next five years with immediate effect declaring it as an 'unlawful association' under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. ... read..

Working professionals to participate in online course platform SWAYAM Plus, says Pradhan

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 9:55:10 PM IST

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the SWAYAM Plus Platform on Tuesday in New Delhi. ... read..

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