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Arvind Kejriwal is setting wrong precedent to skip ED summons: BJP leader Suryabanshi Suraj
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2024 6:57:08 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suryabanshi Suraj has hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for skipping the last eight summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. ... read..


Kashmiri youth giant leap in entertainment; produces video albums comparable to Bollywood standards
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 6:57:04 PM IST
The Kashmiri music industry is experiencing a surge in growth due to the efforts of talented and ambitious young artists who are making video albums that rival those produced on social media platforms. ... read..


Election Commission makes fresh electoral bonds data public
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:45 PM IST
The Election Commission on Sunday made public fresh data on electoral bonds, which was previously submitted to the Supreme Court in sealed covers, following a directive from the apex court to make it available to the public. ... read..


Uttarakhand Congress MLA Rajendra Bhandari quits party, joins BJP
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:43 PM IST
In a setback to the Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Uttarakhand MLA and a prominent leader of the grand old party Rajendra Singh Bhandari joined the BJP here on Sunday. ... read..


PM Modi to address first NDA rally in Andhra Pradesh for Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance rally 'Prajagalam,' (the voice of the public), the first joint public meeting of NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district, on Sunday evening. ... read..


Metro services extended to public past midnight for WPL Finals
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:40 PM IST
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that the Metro service from the adjacent Delhi Gate station (on the Violet Line) will be available for the public until past midnight following the Women's Premier League Final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium ... read..


J-K: Bandipora-Gurez road blocked due to avalanche, clearance operation underway
Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 5:56:38 PM IST
The Bandipora-Gurez road in the Jammy and Kashmir has been blocked due to multiple snow avalanches on Sunday. ... read..


Dattatreya Hosabale re-elected as RSS General Secretary for next three years
Nagpur (Maharshtra) | March 17, 2024 4:56:54 PM IST
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) has re-elected Dattatreya Hosabale as General Secretary of RSS for the term 2024-2027. ... read..


Punjab police fully geared up to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha polls: DGP Gaurav Yadav
Chandigarh | March 17, 2024 4:56:52 PM IST
A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the General Elections 2024, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday that "Punjab Police is fully geared up to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections i ... read..


"Shocking but that is expected': Kapil Sibal on J-K Assembly polls to be held after LS polls
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:56 PM IST
After the announcement by the Election Commission to hold Jammu and Kashmir polls after the Lok Sabha elections, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that it is shocking, but was expected. ... read..


NIA attaches 4 immovable properties of 11 accused in Pune in ISIS module terror case
General News | March 17, 2024 3:56:49 PM IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached four immovable properties of 11 accused as 'proceeds of terrorism' in the ISIS module case in Pune being used for IED fabrication and its training and planning of terro ... read..


Magahi novel 'Fool Bahadur' launched by Deputy CM Sinha at Bihar Samvadi
Patna (Bihar) | March 17, 2024 3:56:47 PM IST
The first-ever translation of the Magahi novel 'Fool Bahadur' by Jayanath Pati was launched by Vijay Kumar Sinha, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar in Patna. ... read..


"Kejriwal is well educated but in law, his knowledge is zero": BJP's Bansuri Swaraj on ED summons to Delhi CM
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:45 PM IST
After the ED issued the ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bansuri Swaraj on Sunday said that Arvind Kejriwal is well-educated but when it comes to the law, his knowledge is zero. ... read..


"Elections in J-K will be held as per SC direction": BJP'S Tarum Chugh
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:42 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Tarun Chugh said on Sunday that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will happen according to the Supreme Court's direction. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi addresses Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai, calls for 'combined consciousness'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 3:56:40 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a call for 'combined consciousness' while addressing Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai after the conclusion of his 63-day long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..


"Delhi Jal Board has massive corruption," says Delhi BJP Chief as ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:56:38 PM IST
After the Directorate of Enforcement issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Jal Board money laundering probe, allegedly, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva claimed that the issue is bigger than the li ... read..


INDIA bloc to hold rally at Mumbai's Shivaji park today
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 2:56:55 PM IST
The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties formed to take on the Modi-led BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, will hold a rally today at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai, Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad said. The chief ministers of the opposin ... read..


"Nyay Yatra' has not ended but...": Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 2:56:51 PM IST
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra' has not ended but will go on till justice is granted to people from all castes and religions. ... read..


Punjab: BSF seizes packet of suspected heroin in Tarn Taran
Tarn Taran (Punjab) | March 17, 2024 2:56:49 PM IST
Troops of the Border Security Force recovered a packet suspected to contain heroin weighing approximately 610 grams in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, officials said on Sunday. ... read..


Himachal: Congress' disqualified MLAs threaten to file defamation case against CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 2:56:43 PM IST
Six disqualified Congress MLAs and three independent MLAs have said that they will file a defamation case against Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..


Tripura CM meets injured BJP MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, assures best treatment
Agartala (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 2:56:42 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha rushed to the GB Pant hospital on Saturday to assess the health condition of MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, who met with an accident on Saturday. ... read..


"Karnataka's mood in favour of BJP": BJP leader BY Vijayendra on LS Polls
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2024 2:56:34 PM IST
After the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll schedule, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief BY Vijayendra lauched a scathing attack on Congress and said that the mood across the state is in the favour of the BJP. ... read..


UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 2:56:23 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his death anniversary. ... read..


ED issues another summons to Delhi CM for tomorrow in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case
General News | March 17, 2024 1:57:22 PM IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued another summons to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal for tomorrow in connection with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) money laundering probe, sourc ... read..


Delhi police bust syndicate of sending activated Indian SIM cards to foreign country
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 1:57:20 PM IST
Delhi police at IGI airport claimed to have busted a syndicate of fraudsters who used to get SIM cards issued in the names of gullible people, enticing them for a very small amount of money and selling the sim cards to people in Vietnam at higher rates to ... read..


"That is not what free democracy means": Supriya Sule after ED issues ninth summon to Delhi CM
Pune (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 1:57:18 PM IST
After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued the ninth summon to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP-SCP leader and MP Supriya Sule on Sunday said that it is very unfortunate that this kind of vindictive politics has taken over India. ... read..


"These elections are moment of truth for us": TMC's Sagarika Ghose on Lok Sabha polls
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 1:57:15 PM IST
After the announcement of dates for the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghosh on Sunday termed the upcoming elections as a "moment of truth". ... read..


"Summoned in fake case": Delhi Minister Atishi as ED opens fresh case against Delhi CM
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 1:57:11 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal for tomorrow under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the Delhi Jal Board case. ... read..


"Without Congress, country would not have..." Sanjay Raut's swipe at BJP
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 12:56:04 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction leader Sanjay Raut claimed that without the leadership of the Congress, the country would not have achieved independence and made progress in science and technology. ... read..


Independent Chittorgarh MLA Chandrabhan Singh meets Rajasthan CM ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 17, 2024 11:55:57 AM IST
In a turn of events, ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections, Independent MLA Chandrabhan Singh held a meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma at his residence in Jaipur. ... read..


Udhampur: People lauds Union Minister Jitendra Singh, hope for his third-time win
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 17, 2024 11:55:55 AM IST
After the Election Commission announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections, people in Udhampur constituency expressed their confidence in Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who will contest from here for the third time. ... read..


"Will win both seats...": Tripura CM Manik Saha exudes confidence in BJP's victory in Lok Sabha elections
Agartala (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 11:55:53 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha exuded confidence in the BJP's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, stating that the party will secure both seats in Tripura. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi holds 'Jan Nyay Padyatra' in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 11:55:51 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and actor Swara Bhaskar on Sunday hold the 'Jan Nyay Padyatra' from Mani Bhavan Sangrahalaya in Mumbai. ... read..


Maharashtra: History-sheeter shot dead in Pune; probe underway
Pune (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 11:55:44 AM IST
A history-sheeter was allegedly shot dead and attacked with sharp weapons in Maharastra's Pune district in what appears to be the fallout of a personal enmity, police said on Sunday. ... read..


Odisha Chief Electoral Officer takes stock of poll preparations
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2024 11:55:42 AM IST
As the Election Commission of India announced the Lok Sabha Elections schedule, Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the assessment of sensitive and vulnerable booths has been done, but the final assessment will be conducted onl ... read..


Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 21 fishermen, two boats seized
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 10:57:12 AM IST
The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 21 fishermen and seized two of their boats, said the president of the Rameswaram Fishermen Association, N Devadass. ... read..


"We are well prepared": BJD exudes confidence of winning the upcoming elections
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2024 10:57:05 AM IST
After the Election Commission announced the dates for the Lok Sabha 2024 Elections, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) national spokesperson Santrupt Misra said that the party was already well prepared for the polls, and now that the dates of the elections have been a ... read..


Siddhu Moosewala's parents welcomes baby boy
Mansa (Punjab) | March 17, 2024 10:57:02 AM IST
Parents of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, Balkaur Singh, and Charan Kaur welcomed a baby boy on Sunday, almost two years after the singer was killed in Punjab. ... read..


CBI arrests 3, including Shajahan Sheikh's brother in Sandeshkhali ED assault case
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 10:57:03 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested fresh three accused in the Sandeshkhali ED assault case, sources said. The accused have been identified as Mafujar Molla, Sirajul Molla and Sheikh Alomgir. ... read..


ED issues 9th summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, asks to join probe in excise policy case on March 21
General News | March 17, 2024 10:56:54 AM IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 ... read..


Asaduddin Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 9:57:07 AM IST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). ... read..


India's first oil palm processing unit commences operations in Arunachal Pradesh under Mission Palm Oil
Roing (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 9:57:03 AM IST
India's first integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit by 3F Oil Palm, one of India's largest Oil Palm development companies, started its commercial operations on Saturday and the factory situated at Roing in lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, carries f ... read..


"Elections are biggest festival of democracy," Tripura CM after LS polls notified
Agartala (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 9:57:00 AM IST
Welcoming the announcement of dates for the Lok Sabha polls 2024, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Shah urged people across the country to vote in record numbers and contribute to strengthening the foundation of the world's largest democracy. ... read..


"ECI has lost its dignity": Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks Election Commission over voting in PM Modi's constituency Varanasi in last phase
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 9:56:56 AM IST
As the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect with the announcement of the Lok Sabha schedule, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission, asking why the poll body decided to conduct elections in the ... read..


Goa CM Sawant stops convoy to help accident victims on Canacona Highway
South Goa (Goa) | March 17, 2024 8:56:55 AM IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stopped his convoy to help some accident victims on the Canacona Highway on Saturday late at night. ... read..


Tripura Governor takes part in National Immunization Day celebration
West Tripura (Tripura) | March 17, 2024 8:56:52 AM IST
Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy took part in the National Immunization Day celebration at the Governor's bungalow on Saturday. ... read..


"Are all 1,300 companies that donated through bonds thieves?" Acharya Pramod Krishnam amid Oppn barbs at Centre
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | March 17, 2024 6:57:24 AM IST
Coming out in support of the Centre amid the Opposition volleys over the publication of date on polling funding through electoral bonds on the official portal of the Election Commission (EC), expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Saturday as ... read..


Congress will win 20 seats in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2024 6:57:19 AM IST
On a day when the Election Commission announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday expressed confidence that the Congress would win 20 constituencies in the state. ... read..


Nadda arrives at Nagpur to attend RSS annual event
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2024 6:57:15 AM IST
Hours after the Election Commission (EC) announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections, BJP national president JP Nadda arrived at the Nagpur airport on Saturday late at night to attend the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha being organised by the Rashtri ... read..


Try 'One Election, One Phase' before 'One Nation, One Election': Kamal Haasan takes dig at BJP over LS poll dates
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2024 6:57:13 AM IST
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan took a dig at the central government over the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll dates by the Election Commission in seven stages, saying that before implementing the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', at least one el ... read..


EC launches 'Know Your Candidate' app for voters to know if LS picks have criminal backgrounds
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:09 AM IST
Before announcing the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections at a crowded press conference in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said the poll watcdog has launched a new mobile application called Know Your Candid ... read..


Need to find institutional mechanism to protect donor privacy: CEC on scrapping of electoral bond scheme
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 5:56:07 AM IST
Days after the Supreme Court rapped the State Bank of India (SBI) for not furnishing the data on political funding through electoral bonds with unique alphanumeric numbers, which could help identify the bond, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar ... read..


"If you have the courage...": Congress's Priyank Kharge hits back at BJP after it calls him 'dynast'
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2024 5:56:03 AM IST
Congress leader Priyank Kharge took offence at the BJP's social media handle in the state referring to him as 'dynast', as he dared them to use the word on several of their leaders in Karnataka whose family members are in politics. ... read..


BJP youth wing state chief Indranil Khan detained by Kolkata Police amid protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 4:56:00 AM IST
Kolkata Police detained Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) state president Indranil Khan and other youth workers during a protest at the city's Hazra More. ... read..


PM Modi says he works towards "deadlines, not headlines", highlights initiatives "media rarely covers"
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 3:57:05 AM IST
On a day when the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for an expected third term in office, saying he works for deadlines, and not headlines. ... read..


Assam to hold three-phased Lok Sabha polls; Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Dhubri in focus
Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2024 2:56:28 AM IST
Polling for the Lok Sabha across 14 seats in Assam will be held in three phases, the Election Commission (EC) announced on Saturday. ... read..


'Good things about to happen': BJP MP Hema Malini on announcement of Lok Sabha poll schedule
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 1:56:02 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mathura Lok Sabha Constituency, Hema Malini, said on Saturday that "Brajwasi," the people of the state, are enthusiastic about the ensuing Lok Sabha elections and that good things are about to take place in the future. ... read..


Money laundering case: Court extends interim bail to Supertech Chairman RK Arora for six weeks
New Delhi | March 17, 2024 1:55:59 AM IST
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday extended the interim bail to Supertech Chairman RK Arora for a further six weeks. He was granted interim bail on medical grounds on January 16, 2024. ... read..


UP: Samajwadi Party releases fifth list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Dharmendra Yadav to fight from Azamgarh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 10:57:05 PM IST
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has released the fifth list of its candidates in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. ... read..


Doctors save 55-year-old man's life through Aortic Surgery after rare emergency strikes in Bali
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 10:57:02 PM IST
A team of doctors in Delhi conducted a complex Aortic Surgery and saved the life of a 55-year-old Indian citizen, who while vacationing in Bali, Indonesia, was diagnosed with NSTEMI (non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction), acute renal failure, and Stanfo ... read..


JNUSU election: Only 26.3 pc candidates for central positions are women
General News | March 16, 2024 10:56:59 PM IST
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"Congress workers in state working for BJP": Alleges Assam MP Abdul Khaleque after resigning from party
Guwahati (Assam) | March 16, 2024 10:56:55 PM IST
Congress MP Abdul Khaleque from Assam's Barpeta, who tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the party on Friday, has made big allegations against his former party, claiming that the majority of workers of Congress in the state were workin ... read..


"I am planning for 2047": PM Modi
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 10:56:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he is already planning for the year 2047 adding that he has never worked for headlines but has always ensured to complete his work within deadlines. ... read..


Passing out parade of Agniveers 02/23 batch held at INS Chilka, Odisha
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 10:56:47 PM IST
A spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers (02/2023) was held at INS Chilka, Odisha, an official statement said. ... read..


"Physicians of Indian origin dedicated servants of humanity": Rajnath Singh
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 10:56:45 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that esteemed doctors of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin are not just healthcare professionals but dedicated servants of humanity, fully committed towards the betterment of lives of the ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP releases list of poll candidates for Assembly, Lok Sabha seats
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 9:57:52 PM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday released the list of election candidates for the 175 Assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha on Saturday. ... read..


Congress has announced 'Paanch Nyay, Pachees Guarantees', these will dispel "darkness of anyay kaal": Jairam Ramesh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2024 9:57:51 PM IST
As Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ends in Maharashtra on Sunday, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has said that the party has given 25 guarantees in five 'nyay' in the last 63 days and these reflect the party's election strategy. ... read..


"Congress is scattered and leaderless," says BJP's CP Joshi
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 16, 2024 9:57:47 PM IST
Following the announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by the Election Commission of India, BJP Rajasthan unit president CP Joshi said that the people of both the state and the nation have already decided to repeat the Modi government ... read..


Election Commission expresses concern over "plummeting level" of public discourse
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 9:57:44 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday expressed concern over the "plummeting level of public course" saying the poll panel has been noticing several trends, which are at work, destabilizing the decorum of the political discourse during campa ... read..


Under leadership of PM Modi, BJP-NDA pledges to secure decisive mandate: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 9:57:45 PM IST
Union Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari welcomed the announcement of Lok Sabha elections 2024 by the Election Commission and stated that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP-NDA pledges to secure a decisive mandate. ... read..


BJP government has only served capitalists, friends, says Cong leader Pawan Khera
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 9:57:37 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the country, Congress leader Pawan Khera lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that the government has served only the capitalists and some of their friends during their tenure. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh government encourages beneficiaries to obtain family cards
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 9:57:35 PM IST
In pursuit of achieving universal coverage of family ID cards, the Uttar Pradesh government is actively encouraging beneficiaries of services offered by different departments to obtain their family cards. ... read..


"Will remain accountable to the people of Rajasthan," says CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 16, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asserted to be accountable to the people of the state and vowed to honour all promises made to them. ... read..


Telangana: Mega spirituality conference Global Spirituality Mahotsav held at Kanha Shanti Vanam
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 16, 2024 8:57:56 PM IST
The world's largest spirituality conference Global Spirituality Mahotsav is being held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad. The event commenced on March 14 and will culminate on March 17. ... read..


"Aaj no curfew-no danga, UP mein sab changa": Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 8:57:54 PM IST
Drawing a stark comparison between the previous governments and the present government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized on Saturday that Uttar Pradesh witnessed curfews and riots before 2017. ... read..


ABVP announces candidates for upcoming elections at JNU
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 8:57:52 PM IST
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has announced the names of its candidates for the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students Union elections for the posts of President, Vice President, Secretary and Joint Secretary, an official statement said on ... read..


Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after Lok Sabha polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 8:57:44 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls wil be held after the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi lays foundation stone of state universities in Moradabad and Mirzapur
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 8:57:40 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted on Saturday that the double-engine government doesn't just present dreams but transforms them into reality, "which is why people repeatedly choose Modi ji." ... read..


"How is security alright for parliamentary polls and not for state elections?": Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 16, 2024 8:57:38 PM IST
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that it is disheartening to see that the Election Commission of India has decided not to conduct Parliamentary and Assembly polls simultaneously in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..


"With blessings of the public, resolution of 'Abki baar, NDA 400 paar' will certainly be achieved": UP CM Yogi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 8:57:36 PM IST
As the Election Commission announced the date of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also appealed to voters across the country for maximum participation to ensure the success of these elections, which wil ... read..


"BJP used funds from electoral bonds to topple governments": Rahul Gandhi at Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Maharashtra
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2024 8:57:34 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, accusing it of procuring money through companies under the guise of electoral bonds and using the same money to topple governments in different states. ... read..


Vote for AAP so that we can work with more dedication, Kejriwal appeals to people
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 8:57:32 PM IST
As the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for election to Lok Sabha and four state Assemblies, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the citizens to vote for Aam Aadmi Party candidates in the upcoming parliamentary polls so ... read..


Six heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh included in tentative UNESCO list
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 7:57:00 PM IST
Six heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the tentative UNESCO list. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated the people of the state for this, he announced on social media. ... read..


AIIMS Delhi performs first dual kidney transplant in 51-year-old woman
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 7:56:58 PM IST
The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with ORBO performed the first dual kidney transplant of a 51-year-old lady on December 22, last year. ... read..


Singer Anuradha Paudwal meets BJP president Nadda
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 7:56:51 PM IST
After joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), famous singer Anuradha Paudwal met party president JP Nadda in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..


Will be on the road by 6 am on polling days, act as mobile Raj Bhavan for people: W Bengal Governor
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2024 7:56:49 PM IST
Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday said that his priorities are to combat violence and corruption during polling. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Former YSRCP MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy joins BJP
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 16, 2024 7:56:45 PM IST
Former Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday in the presence of Andhra Pradesh BJP Chief Daggubati Purandeswari and General Secretary Vinodh Tawde at the party's state ... read..


AIIMS Delhi performs first dual kidney transplant of 78-year-old woman
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 6:58:11 PM IST
The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with ORBO performed the first dual kidney transplant of a 78-year-old lady on December 22, last year. ... read..


"No corrupt person will escape...": PM Modi urges people to vote for NDA in Lok Sabha polls
Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | March 16, 2024 6:58:09 PM IST
A day after KCR's daughter and BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturda ... read..


"Beauty of democracy lies in Janbhagidari," PM Modi pens open letter for countrymen
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 6:58:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote an open letter to all citizens of the country and sought suggestions for shaping the Union government's "Viksit Bharat" agenda. ... read..


"...Anndataon ka apmaan has been the strategy of PM Modi": Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 6:58:00 PM IST
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that ''Chanda dataon ka samman aur anndataon ka apmaan', has been the strategy of PM Modi. ... read..


"BJP to form govt with overwhelming majority": JP Nadda welcomes announcement of LS poll dates by ECI
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 6:57:56 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Saturday welcomed the announcement of 2024 Lok Sabha election dates by the Election Commission and exuded confidence that the saffron party will form the government with an overwhelming majority. ... read..


Delhi Court sends BRS leader K Kavitha to ED remand for 7 days in Delhi excise PMLA case
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 6:57:47 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha to custodial remand on Saturday until March 23, 2024. She has been arrested in connection with a Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Leaders from several parties join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2024 6:57:44 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, various leaders from different political parties joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of the state president, K. Annamalai, in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..


Model Code of Conduct kicks in as Election Commission announces poll dates
General News | March 16, 2024 6:57:43 PM IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI) The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect from Saturday after the Election Commission of India announced the dates for elections to the Lok Sabha and four state assemblies, with Chief Election Commissioner Raji ... read..


Elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19; Counting of votes June 4
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 5:58:00 PM IST
Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for polls for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..


Lok Sabha Elections: Polls to be held from April 19 in 7 phases, result on June 4
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 5:57:58 PM IST
The 2024 general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar announced on Saturday. The counting will be held on June 4. ... read..


Attempt to spread anarchy under the guise of farmers' movement in Punjab: RSS
Nagpur (Maharashtra), | March 16, 2024 5:57:50 PM IST
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has alleged that efforts are being made to spread anarchy in Punjab under the guise of farmers protest and said that 'separatist terrorism' has once again raised its head in Punjab. ... read..


Major political appointments made in Rajasthan ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 16, 2024 5:57:47 PM IST
Before the implementation of the code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government on Saturday made several political appointments. ... read..


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