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PM Modi holds roadshow in Telangana's Malkajgiri
Medchal Malkajgiri (Telangana) | March 15, 2024 8:56:43 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in the Medchal Malkajgiri district here on Friday evening as part of the BJP's election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Karnataka Deputy CM claims BJP, JDS workers eager to join Congress ahead of elections
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 7:56:40 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed on Friday that many party workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) are eager to join the ranks of the Congress party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Disgruntled Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh joins BJP
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:35 PM IST
Arjun Singh, the Lok Sabha member from West Bengal's Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district who has been denied a ticket from the Trinamool Congress for the upcoming general elections joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday in the national ca ... read..


Audit plays catalytic role in promoting efficiency, effectiveness: CAG
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:33 PM IST
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Friday highlighted the importance of auditing that promotes efficiency and effectiveness, credible assurance on transparency, reliability, compliance to laws/rules and overall achievements of government enti ... read..


Western Railway to run 4 pairs of Holi Special trains to various destinations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 7:56:30 PM IST
The Western Railway is all set to operate four pairs of special trains to the various destinations for the festival of Holi, to be celebrated on March 25, according to the official statement. ... read..


SC adjourns hearing on K Kavitha's bail plea against ED summons
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:24 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing till March 19 on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's plea against ED summons in connection with the Delhi excise policy irregularities matter. ... read..


After ED raids, BRS MLC K Kavitha being brought to Delhi for questioning in liquor case
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:22 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC, K Kavitha, whose residence was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, is being brought to the national capital for further que ... read..


Telangana: BRS MLA's brother arrested in 'illegal' mining case
Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 15, 2024 6:57:10 PM IST
Patancheru police have arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy's younger brother, Gudem Madhusudhan Reddy, in an alleged 'illegal mining' case on Friday. ... read..


Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches financial upgradation for 2.56 lakh postal workers
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 6:57:04 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday launched a financial upgradation scheme to improve service conditions and remove stagnation in the service of more than 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) working in the Department of Posts. ... read..


Bihar: RJD's Tej Pratap Yadav admitted to hospital with complaint of chest pain
Patna (Bihar) | March 15, 2024 6:56:50 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's son Tej Pratap Yadav is been admitted to hospital after his health condition deteriorated following low blood pressure and chest pain. ... read..


Fake cancer drug racket busted in Delhi, 4 accused arrested
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 5:57:46 PM IST
In a significant update on Delhi's fake cancer drug racket, the Delhi crime branch on Friday arrested four people for their alleged involvement in the case, bringing the total to 12. ... read..


Delhi LG approves setting up of SEZ at IGI
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 5:57:44 PM IST
Delhi L-G VK Saxena has given the go-ahead for setting up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)/Free Trade Zone (FTZ), at the Indira Gandhi International Airport over an area of five acres, a move that will give a major economic boost to the capital, the LG Offic ... read..


Malegaon bomb blast: Special NIA court issues bailable warrant against one accused
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 5:57:38 PM IST
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has issued a bailable warrant of Rs 10,000 against one of the accused for not appearing before the court for hearing despite the court order in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case trial. ... read..


SC seeks CBI response on furlough plea by 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 5:57:33 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the CBI to file a reply on a plea for grant of furlough to former Congress Councillor Balwan Khokhar, who was convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. ... read..


Delhi Excise case: ED raids Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha's Hyderabad residence
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 5:57:25 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residence of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC, K Kavitha, in Hyderabad on Friday in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. ... read..


CID to investigate POCSO case against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 5:57:16 PM IST
The Karnataka government has decided to hand over the investigation of the case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa to the Criminal Investigation D ... read..


We will never allow criminalization of politics: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 5:57:14 PM IST
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, said that the current government has come to power with the resolve to not to allow the criminalization of politics in the country and would ensure that those playing with the future of the youth paid a heavy pri ... read..


UP CM Yogi inaugurates projects worth Rs 1,885 cr in Siddharthnagar
Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 5:57:02 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled 551 development projects worth Rs 1,885 crore in Siddharthnagar on Friday, and said, "With the efforts of the double engine government, the district has effectively been lifted from underdevelopment." ... read..


BSF recovers over 3 kg heroin, pistol in Punjab's Amritsar
Amritsar (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 4:57:35 PM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered over 3 kg of heroin and a pistol in Punjab's Amritsar on Friday. ... read..


"Na khaunga, na khane dunga, now it is exposed": Mallikarjun Kharge takes dig at PM Modi over electoral bonds
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 4:57:30 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over electoral bonds and asserted that the PM always said "Yeh Modi ki sarkar, yeh Modi ki party," adding that PM Modi should be held "accountable" for making money ... read..


Delhi court reserves order on stay of summons issued to Kejriwal on ED's complaints
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 4:57:19 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday reserved an order on the stay of summons issued to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). ... read..


Assam Congress MP Abdul Khaleque resigns from party ahead of Lok Sabha elections
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 4:57:14 PM IST
Congress MP Abdul Khaleque on Friday resigned from the party on Friday citing its failure to address people-centric issues and expressing dissatisfaction with the attitude of AICC General Secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh. ... read..


"Our preparations are really good...started with Rahul Ji's Bharat Jodo Yatra": Sandeep Dikshit on LS polls preparation
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 4:57:09 PM IST
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday said that their campaign for the Lok Sabha elections started with Rahul Gandhi's criss-cross Bharat Jodo Yatra after Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the general poll schedule tomorrow (Saturday, March ... read..


In Kerala, PM Modi rakes up solar scam and gold smuggling to target UDF, LDF
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | March 15, 2024 4:57:04 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the left parties in Kerala, calling them 'incompetent' and said that the state has endured hardship under their governance. ... read..


Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP
Punjab | March 15, 2024 3:58:06 PM IST
Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal an MLA from Chabbewal on Friday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect. A short while later Chabbewal joined the Punjab unit of the Aam Admi Party. ... read..


2.12 crore voters in state; Punjab CEO releases electoral, polling station details of 13 Lok Sabha constituencies
Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 3:58:03 PM IST
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Friday released information regarding the total polling stations and voters across the 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab and stated that as of March 1, 2024, Punjab has a total of 2,12,71,246 voters, including ... read..


Sandeshkhali violence victims meet President Murmu; seek her intervention
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 3:57:56 PM IST
As many as 11 victims of violence including five women from Sandeshkhali met President Droupadi Murmu, in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday and sought her intervention "to safeguard the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe community" in Sandeshkhali, West Benga ... read..


Assam: AAP withdraws candidate from Guwahati, demands from Congress to withdraw 2 candidates
Guwahati (Assam) | March 15, 2024 3:57:52 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party withdrew its candidate from Assam's Guwahati Lok Sabha seat and demanded that Congress withdraw their candidates from Sonitpur and Dibrugarh. ... read..


Indian Army raises its first Apache attack chopper squadron in Jodhpur
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 3:57:24 PM IST
In a major capability boost, the Indian Army on Friday raised its first Apache attack helicopter squadron in the desert sector in Jodhpur near the Pakistan front. ... read..


We invite Nirmala Sitharaman to release full data on Electoral Bonds: Congress' Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 3:57:19 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release the full data on donations under the now- scrapped Electoral Bonds scheme, a day after Election Commission posted the entire list of donors who purchased el ... read..


Leopard spotted in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, forest officials launch search ops
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | March 15, 2024 2:57:17 PM IST
The forest officials in Jodhpur have traced the movement of a leopard near the Sursagar area. ... read..


Lok Sabha elections 2024: Election Commission to announce poll dates tomorrow
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 2:57:15 PM IST
The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday a spokesperson of the poll body said on Friday. The EC will also announce the Assembly election dates for some states. ... read..


"DMK has hatred towards country, its culture and heritage": PM Modi
Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 2:57:09 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and alleged that the Dravidian party is an enemy of Tamil Nadu's future and its culture. ... read..


Denied ticket, Congress MP Abdul Khaleque may resign from party, say sources
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 2:57:07 PM IST
Two days ahead of the conclusion of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress party is likely to face a setback in Assam, as sources suggest that current Member of Parliament from the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, Abdul Khaleque may resign due t ... read..


2 Tripura Class 8 boys who left home to 'become someone' traced at Mumbai, brought back home
Agartala (Tripura) | March 15, 2024 2:57:06 PM IST
Two students of a city-based school in Agartala who had left for Mumbai with the dream of "becoming someone before they return", were traced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the city on Tuesday, five days after they left home, officials said here. ... read..


UP CM Yogi visits Balrampur, offers prayers at Devi Patan temple
Balrampur, (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 2:57:00 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the second day of his two-day tour to Balrampur on Friday morning, visited the Devi Patan Temple, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, and offered prayers. ... read..


"Who believes what he says?": Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 1:57:36 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan took a dig at Rahul Gandhi's road show in Nashik stating that people do not believe what the Congress leader says. ... read..


Electoral bonds scheme: AIBA writes to CJI, requests for suo motu review of Judgement in regards to disclosure of donors
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:34 PM IST
The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Thursday wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) requesting a suo motu review of the Judgment passed in electoral bonds scheme only qua issue of disclosure of identity of donors and their contributions. ... read..


SC asks SBI why it did not disclose Electoral Bonds' numbers, issues notice to bank
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:23 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to State Bank of India (SBI) for not furnishing Electoral Bonds data with unique alphanumeric numbers, which help identify the bond, and issued notice to it while seeking the bank's response on Monday. ... read..


Public insurance companies running Ayushman Bharat scheme in only Tamil Nadu, 3 more states: Sources
General News | March 15, 2024 1:57:21 PM IST
Only four states, including Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand, are implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme through public-sector insurance companies, sources said. ... read..


RSS 3-day annual Pratinidhi Sabha begins in Nagpur, volunteers to conduct voter awareness campaign for LS polls
Nagpur (Maharashtra), | March 15, 2024 1:57:19 PM IST
Volunteers from the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) are set to embark on a door-to-door campaign urging people to participate more actively in the voting process. ... read..


Delhi CM Kejriwal questions Pakistan refugees for protesting against INDIA bloc on opposition to CAA
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:17 PM IST
Refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan staged a protest against the INDIA alliance and Congress leaders over their statements on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) outside the Congress headquarters on Friday. ... read..


Shraddha murder case: Delhi HC directs Tihar Jail authorities to unlock accused Aaftab for 8 hours during daytime
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:14 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Tihar Jail Authorities to unlock accused Aaftab Poonawala for 8 hours during the time and lodge him in a solitary cell in the night. ... read..


"Selfish interest of vote bank," Delhi CM Kejriwal attacks BJP after refugees protest
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 1:57:12 PM IST
As refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan hold a protest against Congress over CAA Rules 2024, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on BJP and said that in the selfish interest of making them their vote bank, the BJP is pushing ... read..


"History of DMK, Congress is full of scams": PM Modi targets Opposition in Kanyakumari
Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 1:57:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the DMK-Congress' INDIA bloc can never make Tamil Nadu a developed state as it has a "history of scams and corruption." ... read..


"Let's see what happens next," BS Yediyurappa on allegations of sexual assault
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 12:56:44 PM IST
BJP senior leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday said that the Karnataka Police has filed a case against him for sexual assault. ... read..


"Na khaunga, na khane dunga'": Kipal Sibal takes dig at PM over electoral bonds data
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:33 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Friday launched a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: FSSAI conducts interactive sessions for Small Tea Growers (STG) in Coonoor
Coonoor (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 12:56:25 PM IST
The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organized an interactive session for the Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu to ensure safe and hygienic production of tea and to strengthen awareness on the basics of Integrated Pest ... read..


CAA: SC agrees to hear on March 19 pleas seeking stay on CAA Rules 2024
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:23 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 19 the pleas seeking a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules, 2024, which opened implementation of CAA granting speedy citizenship to members of persecuted minority in Islamic countries of Pa ... read..


"You will find some interesting facts coming to light," Congress MP Manish Tewari on electoral bonds
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 12:56:16 PM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday said that the Supreme Court should order the "corporate veil of shell companies to be lifted" to determine whether any quid pro quo in terms of favours have taken place between those who donated to political parties add ... read..


BJP National Vice President M Chuba Ao criticizes BJD in Odisha for claiming credit for central schemes
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 15, 2024 12:56:09 PM IST
BJP National Vice President M Chuba Ao criticized the BJD administration in Odisha for falsely claiming credit for central government schemes and misleading people of the state by presenting them as initiatives of the state government. ... read..


"Biggest scam in the country...": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut targets BJP over electoral bonds case
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 12:56:07 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday accused the BJP of being a core beneficiary of the electoral bonds purchased by the gaming and gambling companies. ... read..


"Sensitive matter, probe on": Karnataka Home Minister on allegations of sexual assault against BS Yediyurappa
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 11:57:46 AM IST
Reacting to the allegations of sexual assault against Karnataka's former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said it is a "sensitive matter" and "investigation is on". ... read..


ECI welcomes newly appointed election commissioners
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:39 AM IST
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday welcomed the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu who joined the Commission on Friday, a spokesperson of the poll body said. ... read..


20-year old student of Saifai medical college found dead, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav demands judicial inquiry
Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 11:57:35 AM IST
The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday recovered the body of a 20-year old student of Saifai Medical College near Sonai Bridge, sparking concerns of a possible heinous crime. ... read..


"Cannot say anything about it," BJP MP Nirahua on Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh contesting LS polls from Asansol
Asansol (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:33 AM IST
Responding to whether Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh will contest the Lok Sabha election from Asansol, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) on Friday said that he cannot say anything on this issue adding that it is the decision of the part ... read..


People across the country express happiness as petrol and diesel prices slashed
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:32 AM IST
As petrol and diesel prices slashed by Rs 2 per litre, people across the country expressed happiness over the Centre government decision. ... read..


India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata opens for public
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:26 AM IST
The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Friday with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water. ... read..


Punjab police arrest two associates of Gurpreet Lehmbar and Jassa Nurwala gang
Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 11:57:22 AM IST
In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab police arrested two associates of the Gurpreet Lehmbar and Jassa Nurwala gang, DGP Punjab police said on Friday. ... read..


"SIT should be constituted to probe the matter," Kapil Sibal on electoral bonds
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 11:57:17 AM IST
A day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the court should constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. ... read..


"We discussed poll preparations and strategies": BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra on meeting with Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 15, 2024 10:57:21 AM IST
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with senior leaders and district observers on poll preparations and strategies. ... read..


"Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect...": Jairam Ramesh on reduction of Petrol, diesel prices
Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 10:57:19 AM IST
Terming the reduction of petrol, and diesel prices "good", Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday claimed that Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect on the government. ... read..


Two criminals nabbed after encounter with Delhi Police in Dwarka
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 10:57:09 AM IST
Two criminals were arrested following an encounter with a Delhi Police Crime Branch personnel in Dhulsiras, Dwarka on Friday morning, officials said. ... read..


"60 per cent electoral bonds went to BJP," alleges Congress' Jairam Ramesh
Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 15, 2024 10:57:07 AM IST
The Congress on Friday alleged that 60 per cent of the electoral bonds had gone to the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) a day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. ... read..


Future Gaming and Hotel Services purchased Rs 1,368 cr worth electoral bonds, most among firms
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 10:57:11 AM IST
Future Gaming and Hotel Services, whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin, is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1368 crore according to data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on its website on Th ... read..


Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa booked under POCSO, faces allegation of sexual assault
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 9:57:11 AM IST
Karnataka's former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa faces an FIR under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The FIR has been filed against the former CM for allegedly assaulting a minor girl. ... read..


Manipur: Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude strikes near Ukhrul
Ukhrul (Manipur) | March 15, 2024 9:57:09 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred near Ukhrul, Manipur, the National Center for Seismology said on Friday. ... read..


Jharkhand: Ranchi police issues notice to ED officials after former CM Soren's FIR
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 15, 2024 9:57:04 AM IST
Ranchi police have issued notice to ED officials, asking them to join the investigation in the third week of March in connection with the FIR lodged by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren under the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocitie ... read..


"No one should have objection": National Olema Parliament General Secretary Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi on CAA
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 9:57:00 AM IST
National Olema Parliament General Secretary Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi said on Thursday that the CAA notification is good news for those who have been living here for decades without documents and no one should have an objection to this. ... read..


Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to take charge as Election Commissioners today
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 9:56:59 AM IST
The newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will take charge on Friday. ... read..


Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai starts grassroots campaign ahead of LS polls
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 15, 2024 9:56:57 AM IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai engaged in a grassroots campaign ahead of the 2024 elections by personally visiting neighborhoods and interacting with residents, as well as meeting individuals who have benefitted from different Central Governme ... read..


CAA: Indian Union Muslim League supports Kerala govt stance
Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 15, 2024 8:56:39 AM IST
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty came out in support of the Kerala government's decision not to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. ... read..


Centre approves infrastructure support for Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 8:56:38 AM IST
In the spirit of 'Virasat Se Vikas' and 'Virasat Se Samvardhan', the Ministry of Minority Affairs, inspired by 'Panch Pran' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the infrastructure support for Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS), ac ... read..


Former Cong minister, sitting Kangra MLA played anchor role during cross-voting for RS polls: Himachal CM Sukhu
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 7:56:16 AM IST
In a clear indication that the cross-voting for the lone Rajya Seat in Himachal was still not a closed chapter for the ruling Congress, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu on Thursday claimed that a former minister and sitting MLA from Kangra district had a b ... read..


"Rather than politicising water crisis, BJP should ask Centre to clear Mekedatu Dam project": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 7:56:14 AM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday alleged that the BJP was resorting to propaganda to put the state government in a bad light while urging the latter to get approval from the central government for the Mekedatu Dam project. ... read..


"Those in Congress are liars, only raise slogans": Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi (Karnataka) | March 15, 2024 7:56:11 AM IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hit out at the Congress on Thursday, saying that the grand old party 'only made slogans'. ... read..


'CAA will not work in West Bengal': TMC leader Shashi Panja
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 7:56:07 AM IST
Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja reiterated party chief Mamata Banerjee's statement on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 saying that the BJP in the Centre brought the CAA and are 'playing' with it as they do not have a solution to the countr ... read..


Mamata discharged, to be under 'close monitoring' after suffering injury on forehead
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 6:57:19 AM IST
The director of the state-run SSKM hospital, Manimoy Bandyopadhyay, shared a major health update on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who suffered a deep gash on her forehead after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat. ... read..


"NDA to win big in Tamil Nadu": AMMK's Dhinakaran makes big claim
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 15, 2024 6:57:15 AM IST
In a big claim, the general secretary of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), TTV Dhinakaran, on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will score a big win in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


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

Baksa (Assam) | March 15, 2024 5:57:04 AM IST
Once racked by violence and in the shadows of militancy, the villages of Assam's Baksa district are witnessing development and transformation across sectors and spheres as they had seldom seen in previous years. The transformative development and self-rel ... read..


Assam: Kaziranga elevated corridor, Guwahati Ring Road get wildlife clearance
Guwahati (Assam) | March 15, 2024 5:57:02 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Thursday that key infrastructure projects in the state, including the Kaziranga elevated corridor and Guwahati Ring Road, have obtained wildlife clearance. ... read..


'Role of teachers, parents vital in preventing drug addiction in youth': Tripura CM Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | March 15, 2024 5:57:00 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that increasing awareness and vigilance are essential ways to keep the youths away from drugs and emphasized the role of teachers and parents in this regard. ... read..


Four IEDs, explosives planted by Naxals recovered in Jharkhand
Pashchimi Singhbhum (Jharkhand) | March 15, 2024 5:56:58 AM IST
Several explosives, including four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to have been planted by Naxals were recovered in Jharkhand, police said on Thursday. ... read..


In big relief to aspirants, Telangana govt permits TET before DSC exams
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 15, 2024 5:56:53 AM IST
The Telangana government has decided to conduct the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) before the District Selection Committee (DSC) exam. ... read..


LS polls: SAD chief Badal denies speculations of tie-up with BJP in Punjab but says 'like-minded parties' welcome
Kapurthala (Punjab) | March 15, 2024 4:56:17 AM IST
On a day the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) named its candidates for 8 of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal denied speculations of reaching any alliance with the BJP but did not entirely rule out the p ... read..


PM Modi leading India towards inclusive development: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | March 15, 2024 4:56:13 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday came out in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the country was rapidly progressing towards development under his leadership. ... read..


Bengal: TMC MP and brother of LoP Suvendu Adhikari likely to join BJP today, say sources
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 3:57:28 AM IST
In what will be a blow to the ruling Trinamool Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Dibyendu Adhikari, an MP and younger brother of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, is likely to join the BJP in Delhi on Friday, sources said. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi, Kharge wish Mamata Banerjee speedy recovery after fall at Kolkata residence
New Delhi | March 15, 2024 2:57:43 AM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wished a speedy recovery to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who sustained a 'major injury' after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat on Thursd ... read..


Kanpur: Two inter-state gang members injured in exchange of fire
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 15, 2024 2:57:39 AM IST
Two members of an inter-state gang were shot at and injured in Kanpur after an exchange of fire on Thursday evening, police said. ... read..


LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh set for BJP return; posts PM Modi's image on X
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 2:57:34 AM IST
Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, is all set to return to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcomi ... read..


LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh returns to BJP, posts PM Modi's image on X
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 1:56:41 AM IST
Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, returned to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcoming electoral ... read..


Telangana: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 14, 2024 11:57:28 PM IST
In view of the Prime Minister's visit to Hyderabad the police have issued a traffic advisory for several parts of the city. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude strikes near Tirupati
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 11:57:26 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred 58 km east-northeast of Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, said the National Center for Seismology on Thursday. ... read..


Punjab BJP chief calls Kejriwal's remark on CAA betrayal with Punjab, Punjabis
New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday called Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's remark on CAA as a betrayal with Punjab and Punjabis. ... read..


Petrol, diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre ahead of Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST
In a relief to people ahead of the Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May, the government has decided to cut the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre. ... read..


Supreme Court seeks MP leader Raghav's reply in alleged unnatural sex case
New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:19 PM IST
The Supreme Court has sought Madhya Pradesh politician Raghav and the state government's reply to a petition challenging the High Court order quashing proceedings against the leader in connection with an alleged unnatural sex case. ... read..


"We are going ahead together for Lok Sabha polls": Himachal's minister Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 14, 2024 11:57:10 PM IST
Vikramaditya Singh, the Himachal Pradesh minister whose 'rebel' pushed the state into a political crisis recently that engulfed the Congress government on Thursday said that the party state unit will fight the upcoming general elections together. ... read..


ED searches 20 locations in Ranchi, Harzaribagh, linked to Congress MLA; seized approx Rs 35 lakh cash
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 14, 2024 11:57:09 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 20 locations in Ranchi and Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, related to Yogendra Sao, Amba Prasad, MLA, and their other family members and associates under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002. ... read..


PM Modi wishes Mamata Banerjee speedy recovery from her injury
New Delhi | March 14, 2024 11:57:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his solidarity with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who sustained a 'major injury' after encountering a fall at her home. ... read..


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