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Over 30,000 Delhi Police personnel deployed for security ahead of Assembly elections

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 8:42:39 AM IST

Delhi Police have intensified their security arrangements in the national capital to prevent any interference in the Delhi Assembly elections. The authorities have conducted flag marches in several areas of the city to convey a peace message to the public ... read..

Delhi Polls: Atishi alleges interference by Ramesh Bidhuri's son in Kalkaji constituency, demands action

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 8:42:34 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has alleged that Ramesh Bidhuri's son, Manish Bidhuri, interfered in the Kalkaji constituency during the 'silence period' on Monday. Atishi claimed that Manish was spotted with 3-4 outsiders in the area, despite ... read..

Delhi polls: Congress candidate alleges liquor and meat distribution in Patparganj, police launch probe

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 8:12:37 AM IST

Congress candidate from Patparganj, Anil Chaudhary, on Monday alleged that liquor and meat were being distributed in the constituency to influence voters ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. ... read..

Bengaluru airport announces flight disruptions ahead of Aero India 2025 show

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 4, 2025 8:12:35 AM IST

With the 15th edition of Aero India scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, Kempegowda International Airport has announced temporary flight disruptions between February 5 and 14 due to airspace restrictions. ... read..

Minor injected with unknown substance at Mumbai school, police launch probe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 4, 2025 8:12:33 AM IST

Mumbai Police have launched a probe following a complaint lodged by the parents of a minor girl, alleging that an unidentified man administered an injection to their daughter on school premises, officials said. ... read..

Security tightened with intensive checks and route marches ahead of Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 7:12:31 AM IST

With less than 24 hours remaining until the Delhi Assembly elections, authorities have tightened security measures, implementing intensive checks and conducting route marches in sensitive and vulnerable areas across the national capital. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Tirumala radiates with light, floral decor as city gears up for grand 'Ratha Saptami' celebrations in Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 4, 2025 6:42:36 AM IST

The Tirumala town in Tirupati district has been decorated and beautified with electric lights and floral arrangements as it gears up for the grand celebration of Ratha Saptami at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Tuesday. ... read..

Railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh receives major boost under Union Budget with Rs 9,417 crore allocation

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 4, 2025 6:12:27 AM IST

Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Guntur district, Ramakrishna, on Monday said that the government has allocated Rs 9,417 crores under the Union Budget for the development of various railway projects in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Governor Jishnu Varma felicitates officers, cadets of Telangana contingent at Raj Bhavan for R-Day

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 4, 2025 5:12:29 AM IST

The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, felicitated the officers and cadets who represented Telangana at the Republic Day Parade Contingent 2025, at a special ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand Police arrest two more in Dehradun robbery, cash and fake dollars seized

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2025 5:12:27 AM IST

Uttarakhand Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two more persons in connection with the robbery that occurred in the Premnagar area of Dehradun. Cash and counterfeit dollars were also seized from their possession. ... read..

Sea of devotees take holy dip amid tight security on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2025 4:42:28 AM IST

A sea of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Basant Panchami, peacefully concluding the third 'Amrit Snan' of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. ... read..

Owaisi warns government over Waqf Amendment Bill, says it would lead to "social instability"

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 3:42:28 AM IST

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday warned the government against tabling the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in its current form, saying that it would lead to social instability in the country. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi praised China more than Chinese spokesperson": Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 2:42:33 AM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his remarks on China and accused him of praising the country more than a Chinese spokesperson. ... read..

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over "poor thing" remarks against President Murmu

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 1:42:35 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from the tribal community have filed a breach of privilege notice against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi over her "poor thing" remarks against President Droupadi Murmu. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi accuses government of slow manufacturing growth, Kharge raises farmers' issues; BJP leaders hit back

New Delhi | February 4, 2025 1:42:32 AM IST

Delhi assembly polls found a reflection in Parliament on Monday with some speeches of BJP members talking of the work done by the Modi government for the national capital as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the ruling coalition ... read..

Meghalaya CM apprises Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan on issues faced by people

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:44 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sagma met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday to discuss various issues faced by the people of the state, particularly in the implementation of community-led interventions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rura ... read..

CM Bhupendra Bhupendra Patel approves Rs 51.57 crore for renovation of roads and bridges Leading to Palitana pilgrim site

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:37 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday approved Rs 51.57 crore for the renovation of 800-meter-long roads and the construction of new bridges connecting Palitana, a renowned Jain pilgrimage site, according to a release. ... read..

Delhi Assembly election campaigning concludes: PM interacts with students, Kejriwal raises alarm over EVM tampering

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:34 PM IST

The campaigning for Delhi Assembly election ended on Monday, with the three major parties; Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Congress raising various issues concerning the public of the national capital. ... read..

BJP threatening in name of police, Delhi will answer this hooliganism on Feb 5: Atishi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:32 PM IST

Just two days ahead of assembly polls, Chief Minister Atishi on Monday alleged that the BJP members were "threatening" Aam Aadmi Party workers that if they work for the AAP they will get them "arrested". ... read..

Union Health Minister Nadda chairs meeting on GBS condition in Maharashtra

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:31 PM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level video conference meeting on Monday with Maharashtra's key health and medical ministers to review the situation regarding the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the state, as per a release. ... read..

Praveen Shankar Kapoor defamation matter: Delhi HC hears arguments on plea against quashing of summons to CM Atishi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday heard the arguments on the plea filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor against the trial court order. Kapoor has challenged the trial court order quashing the summons issued to CM Atishi in a Defamation case filed by him ... read..

Attempts being made to destabilize peace, terrorists have to pay heavy price: BJP's Ravinder Raina on killing of ex-serviceman in Kulgam

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2025 11:42:26 PM IST

BJP leader Ravinder Raina condemned the killing of retired Army soldier in terror attack in South Kashmir's Kulgam and said that attempts are being made to destabilize peace and the terrorists will have to pay a heavy price for their sins. ... read..

Amit Shah to chair high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:13:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, focusing on the prevailing security situation, counter-terrorism operations, and efforts to maintain peace in the Union Territory. ... read..

"PM is an OBC...Can Rahul Gandhi not see that?": Kiren Rijiju slams LoP's remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:13:00 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly reacted to the comments made by the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament on Monday, questioning whether the LoP understands the representation given to SC, ST, and OBC groups in the union gov ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav slams UP government, asks it to release names of people who died in Kumbh stampede

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 11:12:57 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday condemned the Uttar Pradesh government "for not releasing" the list of people who died due to the stampede in Maha Kumbh during rush coinciding with Mouni Amawasya. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on Aaradhya Bachchan's plea to remove fake health Information from websites

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:12:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response to an application filed by Aaradhya Bachchan, seeking a summary judgment in her 2023 lawsuit concerning the circulation of false information about her health on various websites. ... read..

Swami Chidanand Saraswati expresses sadness over Jaya Bachchan's Maha Kumbh remarks

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 11:12:37 PM IST

Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati responds to the remarks made by Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan concerning the Maha Kumbh, expressing sadness over raising "such questions" while being in the Parliament. ... read..

"Atishi is temporary CM, about to retire": Congress candidate Alka Lamba

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:42:35 PM IST

On the final day of campaigning ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress candidate Alka Lamba expressed confidence in winning the Kalkaji assembly constituency. She took a jibe at Atishi, calling her a "temporary Chief Minister" who is "about to re ... read..

Amit Shah criticises Kejriwal; urges voters to reject "govt of lies"

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:12:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of lying to the people and failing to deliver on key promises. ... read..

PMJAY-MA Scheme becomes boon for Cancer patients in Gujarat; over 2 lakh patients receive free treatment in 6 years

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2025 10:12:37 PM IST

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be an invaluable boon for the poor and middle class. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed every year on 4th February, we are exploring how the P ... read..

Assam CM meets Prime Minister; thanks PM Modi for new urea plant

Janasanyog (Assam) | February 3, 2025 10:12:31 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday at Parliament House, as per a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). ... read..

AAP will secure win on 55 seats: Kejriwal expresses confidence ahead of Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:12:27 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal along with Chief Minister Atishi on Monday held a roadshow in the Kalkaji assembly constituency on the last day of campaigning for assembly polls and claimed that the AAP will 55 seats. ... read..

Court rejects plea of news Channel in defamation case, grants opportunity to argue

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 9:42:29 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday rejected the plea of a news channel, one of the proposed accused in Satyendra Jain vs Bansuri Swaraj defamation complaint. The channel had argued that the complainant should first be asked to record his evidence before cog ... read..

Himachal Pradesh BJP MLAs boycott priority meeting; CM Sukhu hits back with fund allocation data

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 9:12:42 PM IST

The two-day MLA priority meeting began in Shimla under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. However, the meeting saw a major political showdown as BJP MLAs boycotted the session, protesting against the government's handling of developm ... read..

Congress' Ajay Maken accuses Kejriwal of being an "anti-national"

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 9:12:40 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Monday trained guns at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being an "anti-national" for promoting pro-Khalistan forces in Punjab. ... read..

Kejriwal, Sisodia were involved in corruption, we are raising issues of people: Ajay Maken on Rahul Gandhi's sharp attacks on AAP

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 9:12:37 PM IST

With Rahul Gandhi launching sharp attacks on the Aam Aadmi Party government and its leader Arvind Kejriwal in the run-up to Delhi assembly polls, Congress leader Ajay Maken has said the party was talking about issues concerning people and Kejriwal and Man ... read..

"Kejriwal who came to end corruption in Delhi is sitting on CAG report": Congress leader Ajay Maken

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 9:12:34 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Maken ahead of Delhi assembly elections said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal was not releasing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report because there are things in the report against him, furth ... read..

"Very childish, this was not speech of LoP": Naresh Mhaske slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 9:12:32 PM IST

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's address in the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske called the Congress leader's demand for the voter list in Maharashtra "very childish", highlighting that the voter list is already publicly available on the Elections Commissi ... read..

"Votes earned by winning hearts, not by threatening": Delhi CM Atishi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 8:42:30 PM IST

As the Delhi Assembly elections draw closer, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, during her roadshow in the Kalkaji assembly constituency on Monday, emphasised that votes are earned by winning the hearts of people and not by 'threatening' them. ... read..

"There is probability that AAP might wipe out all other parties": Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2025 8:12:45 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday spoke on the upcoming Delhi assembly elections and said that there was a possibility that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) could wipe out all other parties. ... read..

Kejriwal, Sisodia were involved in corruption, raising issues of people: Ajay Maken on Rahul Gandhi's sharp attacks on AAP

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 8:12:34 PM IST

With Rahul Gandhi launching sharp attacks on the AAP government and its leader Arvind Kejriwal in the run-up to Delhi assembly polls, Congress leader Ajay Maken has said the party was talking about issues concerning people and Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia ... read..

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah congratulates NCC participants on Republic Day celebrations

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2025 8:12:31 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met the National Cadet Corps (NCC) participants who took part in the Republic Day 2025 parade. ... read..

Assam CM hits back at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 8:12:27 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reservations against the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee that recommends the appointment of Election Commissione ... read..

"Wind blowing for change in Delhi, double-engine govt will be formed": CM Dhami

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 7:42:35 PM IST

On the last day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed confidence that the people of Delhi would bring about a change and form a double-engine government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... read..

J-K: Ex-serviceman shot dead by terrorists in South Kashmir's Kulgam; CM Omar Abdullah expresses condolences

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2025 7:42:33 PM IST

An ex-serviceman was shot dead by terrorists in Behibagh area of south Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday, Army said. ... read..

Amit Shah condemns Kejriwal's 'poisoned Yamuna' remark, says he "committed a sin"

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 7:12:41 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah continued his relentless attack against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on the final day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, saying that the AAP chi ... read..

GRAP stage-III curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 7:12:31 PM IST

As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delh ... read..

SC seeks Centre and EC's response on fresh plea against poll rules amendment

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 7:12:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea challenging recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, which restrict people's right to access election-related records. ... read..

Gujarat: CM congratulates tableau artists for securing 3rd place in State Cultural Performances in Republic Day parade

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2025 6:42:44 PM IST

The team of artists from Gujarat's winning tableau at the 76th Republic Day National Parade met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Monday and the CM congratulated them for securing third place in the State Cultural Performances, according to ... read..

Kharge attacks Modi government over declining value of rupee, says farmers' incomes have not doubled

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:42:42 PM IST

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the Modi government, saying that the average GDP growth has come down to 5.8 per cent from 7.8 per cent recorded in 10 years of Manmohan Singh-led UPA governm ... read..

"Appointments under Congress made without transparency": Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:42:35 PM IST

SC warns Gautam Buddha Nagar Court Bar Association over failure to appear in SCBA members' assault case

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:12:55 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday warned the President and the Secretary of the Gautam Buddha Nagar District Court Bar Association over their failure to appear in a hearing related to the alleged assault on two members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA ... read..

"He speaks for country...really liked his speech": Priyanka Gandhi on Rahul Gandhi's Motion of Thanks address in Parliament

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:12:45 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said that the speech by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi claiming that the 'Make in India' initiative has failed shows that a leader should rise above differences of opinion and speak f ... read..

Rahul Gandhi questions CJI's exclusion from panel appointing Election Commissioners

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:42:46 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday lashed out at the Modi government, questioning the removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee that recommends the appointment of the Chi ... read..

Swati Maliwal detained by Delhi police for protesting outside Kejriwal's residence; says Yamuna "on a ventilator"

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:42:44 PM IST

Delhi Police detained Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Monday, as she was protesting outside Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence, over the government's failure to clean the Yamuna River. Maliwal, along with a group of women ... read..

Potali's Sub Health Center resumes operations after being stalled for nearly 20 years

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:42:39 PM IST

In a remarkable development, the Sub Health Center Potali, located in the Naxal-affected Kuakonda block of Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, has officially resumed operations after being stalled for nearly 20 years due to security concerns. ... read..

NIA arrests two key accused in Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir case

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:12:42 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested two key accused in the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) case. ... read..

Delhi polls: AAP develops website to monitor votes and tally polling data

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:12:38 PM IST

Ahead of the Delhi elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that he had received information that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could cause discrepancies in 10 per cent of the votes through machines. ... read..

"Ordinance to end torture of the poor by microfinance companies": DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 3, 2025 5:12:36 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the government has planned an ordinance to stop the exploitation of the poor by microfinance companies in the name of loan recovery. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on petition to quash FIR in Kalkaji Mandir electrocution case

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 5:12:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice on a petition filed by Mahant Surendranath, seeking the quashing of the FIR registered against him in connection with the electrocution incident at Kalkaji Mandir. ... read..

SC seeks CFSL report on audio tapes alleging Manipur CM's role in ethnic violence

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 4:42:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report on the examination of certain leaked audio tapes which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the state. ... read..

"Make in India has failed," says Rahul Gandhi during Motion of Thanks address

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 4:12:43 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that the Make in India initiative has failed. ... read..

Delhi police detains Swati Maliwal for protesting outside Kejriwal's residence, says Yamuna "on a ventilator"

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 4:12:28 PM IST

Opposition MPs protest expunction of dissent notes on Waqf Bill report

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:43:06 PM IST

Opposition Members of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee (Lok Sabha) and Md. Nadimul Haque (Rajya Sabha) have strongly protested the expunction of key portions of their dissent notes submitted to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bil ... read..

Talkatora stadium to be renamed after Bhagwan Maharshi Valmiki: Parvesh Verma

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:42:58 PM IST

BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma, on Monday announced that Talkatora Stadium will be renamed in honor of Bhagwan Maharshi Valmiki. ... read..

"No bigger goon than Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi," says Union Minister Giriraj Singh

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:42:40 PM IST

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Monday called the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal a "goon" who committed "hooliganism" by cheating the poor and giving them dirty water. ... read..

"BJP wants to put a stop to all public welfare schemes going on in Delhi," AAP Priyanka Kakkar alleges

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:13:09 PM IST

AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Monday, defended Arvind Kejriwal's governance model, asserting that Delhi saw significant improvements in public welfare, economic growth, and infrastructure under his leadership. ... read..

Defeat them in Delhi elections, GST will be half on all goods: Kejriwal takes dig at BJP-led Centre

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:13:07 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a dig at the BJP-led Central government over the Union Budget 2025 saying that as soon as people gave them fewer seats, they promptly changed the income tax regime. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal is a lying machine...," Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 3:12:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a potshot at Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday saying the people of Delhi have decided that under no circumstances would they tolerate another stint of the AAP in power. ... read..

Election campaigning prohibited 48 hours prior to polls in Delhi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 3:12:55 PM IST

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, has issued a directive to all political parties ahead of the polls to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi. ... read..

"Union Budget reflects 2047 Viksit Bharat," says CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:37 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday asserted that the 2025-26 Union Budget reflects the 2047 Viksit Bharat vision, adding that the country is a pull factor for global economic growth. ... read..

Delhi Polls: PM Modi interacts with students; accuses AAP govt of prioritizing its image over youth's future

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:33 PM IST

In an interaction with students in the national capital on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of prioritizing its image over the future of students. ... read..

Kejriwal accuses BJP of conspiracy, claims party will use Delhi police to deceive Voters

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:30 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the BJP of planning a conspiracy ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He alleged that the party would misuse the Delhi Police and that those affi ... read..

3rd Shahi Snan: More than 12.5 million devotees take holy dip in Mahakumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 2:43:29 PM IST

In a serene display of faith and devotion, more than 12.5 million devotees took a holy dip on the third and last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh as of 12 pm on Monday. The third and last Shahi Snan is on the occasion of Basant Panchmi. ... read..

"AAP giving patronage to illegal immigrants in Delhi": BJP's Sambit Patra cites JNU report

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:20 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday, held a press conference, citing a JNU report on illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. ... read..

Manish Sisodia says public will answer "BJP's hooliganism", re-elect Kejriwal

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:23 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly using "threats" and "hooliganism" ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. ... read..

Kejriwal accuses BJP of conspiracy, claims party will use Delhi police to commit "hooliganism", partyworkers to deceive voters

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:27 PM IST

Illegal immigration disrupting Delhi's economy, causing "notable increase of Muslim population": JNU report

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:42:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Jawaharlal Nehru University report on Illegal immigrants in Delhi revealed that the migration from Bangladesh and Myanmar has altered Delhi-NCR's socio-political and economic fabric, causing a "notable increase o ... read..

Rajnath Singh claims BJP will win Delhi assembly elections with two-third majority

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:42:52 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He also stated that the people of Delhi have already made up their minds to ele ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami leads roadshow for BJP's Raaj Kumar Anand in Delhi

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:42:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday led a vibrant roadshow in West Patel Nagar, Delhi, in support of BJP candidate Raaj Kumar Anand for the Patel Nagar Assembly constituency. ... read..

SC declines to hear plea seeking direction to recall TN Governor

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:42:45 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who walked out without delivering his customary address from the Legislative assembly on ... read..

Opposition demands "accountability," accuses govt of "mismanagement" over Mahakumbh stampede

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:42:42 PM IST

To mark the protest against the Uttar Pradesh government over the Mahakumbh stampede incident, opposition MPs from the Rajya Sabha raised slogans and walked out of the House for some time. ... read..

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar chairs review meeting on use of 'AI' in agriculture sector

Mumbai (Maharashtra | February 3, 2025 2:12:44 PM IST

In order to increase the production of farmers and save on their production costs, it is mandatory to use artificial intelligence ('AI') in agriculture in the coming days. ... read..

"Sheesh Mahal to open for Public viewing": Amit Shah announces ahead of Delhi Polls

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:45 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah asserted on Monday that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, 'Sheesh Mahal,' will be opened to the general public for viewing. ... read..

Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:42 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to establish the Institute of Rural Management Anand as a university, which will be called the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University. ... read..

BJP's Parvesh Verma predicts big win in New Delhi Assembly seat, says Kejriwal will lose deposit

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:36 PM IST

BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma, on Monday, claimed that the BJP would win the seat by a large margin and that AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal would lose his deposit and finish third. ... read..

Kashmiri Pandits meet Kiren Rijiju, demand minority status, reopening of Sharda Peeth

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:33 PM IST

All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS), led by its president Ravinder Pandita, met with Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, in New Delhi today. ... read..

Budget Session: "...Irresponsible about country's affairs", says LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi on Oppn walkout

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:29 PM IST

Walkout staged by Opposition members on Monday from Parliament over the issue of Mahakumbh stampede incident shows how irresponsible they are about the country's affairs, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary said. ... read..

SC says Mahakumbh stampede unfortunate; refuses to entertain PIL for safety measures

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:42:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj was an "unfortunate incident" but refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the c ... read..

Delhi Polls: U'khand CM Dhami campaigns for BJP's Karol Bagh candidate Dushyant Gautam

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:58 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in a roadshow organised in favour of the BJP candidate from Karol Bagh Assembly Constituency, Dushyant Gautam. ... read..

Opposition demands Government response on Maha Kumbh tragedy, alleged mismangement by state govt

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:55 PM IST

A united opposition disrupted both the houses of Parliament on Monday when they demanded an immediate discussion on the Mahakumbh Stampeded that had led to the death of 30 peopl. ... read..

Congress Leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan's son allegedly dies by suicide

Patna (Bihar) | February 3, 2025 1:12:49 PM IST

Ayan Khan, the son of Congress leader Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Khan, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Gardanibagh, Patna. ... read..

"Opposition is against Bihar and Biharis": JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha responds to Tejashwi's remarks on Union Budget

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:47 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday responded to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's remarks on the Union Budget and said that the opposition is against Bihar and its people and when the latter was in the government, he had a chance to work for Biha ... read..

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claims Kejriwal will lose New Delhi Assembly seat

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:46 PM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday claimed that Arvind Kejriwal will lose the New Delhi Assembly seat, stating that Delhi Police has controlled his "goons" and that Purvanchalis feel safer with the BJP due to provisions in the Union Budget. ... read..

"These people wait for incidents to happen so that they can do politics": UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma slams Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:44 PM IST

BJP MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma criticized Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that the Samajwadi Party opportunistically waits for incidents to exploit them for political gain. ... read..

Kejriwal targets Election Commission, accuses it of "surrendering to BJP" after alleged attack on party workers

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:42 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that the Election Commission has surrendered before the BJP. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to entertain election petition against AAP's Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain the election petition filed against Delhi Government Minister Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat. The petition sought directions to halt the pension and other benefits provided to him, as well as his disqualification ... read..

"By suspending some members of Committee...": Samajwadi Party MP criticizes JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:38 PM IST

In a sharp critique of the JPC's report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, Samajwadi Party MP Virendra Singh on Monday accused the BJP of passing the legislation through undemocratic means by suspending certain members of the Parliamentary Committee. ... read..

"I am sitting here for the daughter of Ayodhya": Chandrashekhar Azad protests murder in Ayodhya

New Delhi | February 3, 2025 12:43:17 PM IST

Azad Samaj Party-Kanshiram President and MP Chandrashekhar Azad held a protest today in front of the statue of Baba Saheb Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal, Parliament, against the brutal murder of a Dalit woman in Ayodhya. Azad also submitted an adjournment motio ... read..

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