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Everyone in country should have house, it is Modi's guarantee: Jairam Thakur

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 11:29:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi guarantees that everyone in the country should have their own house and a needy person should get free treatment, BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said here on Sunday. ... read..

"BJP's target of 32 out of 42 seats will be achieved in West Bengal": Tripura CM Manik Saha

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | May 19, 2024 11:29:44 PM IST

Exuding confidence on NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday stated that in West Bengal the target of 32 out of 42 seats will be achieved by the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Shiv Sena Secretary Kiran Pawaskar accuses Shiv Sena UBT of pressuring Muslims to influence elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 11:29:40 PM IST

Shiv Sena Secretary and Spokesperson Kiran Pawaskar on Sunday accused Shiv Sena UBT of pressuring Muslims to influence elections, putting up banners and posters, and using Maulvis for campaigning. ... read..

"Blatant abuse of power": BJP extends legal support to X user booked by Karnataka police over edited video of CM

Bengaluru | May 19, 2024 11:29:38 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended legal support to an X user identified as Bhiku Mhatre following his arrest by Karnataka police for allegedly posting an edited video of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. ... read..

Harshavardhan Raju takes charge as new Superintendent of Police of Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 11:29:35 PM IST

Harshavardhan Raju took charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Tirupati district on Sunday. ... read..

Doors of Tripura ADC closed for CAA citizenship: Tipra Motha Party

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 10:31:26 PM IST

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday vehemently opposed the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas. ... read..

"This is not first time..." J-K JD (U) President slams Pak over killing of former Sarpanch in Shopian terrror attack

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 10:31:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir JD (U) President GM Shaheen said that it is not the first time that Pakistan has tried to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir while reacting to the killing of a former Sarpanch in the Shopian terror attack on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi's focus is not only on women's development but also on women-led development: JP Nadda

Faridabad (Haryana) | May 19, 2024 10:31:18 PM IST

BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday said the way PM Narendra Modi has promoted the leadership capabilities of women is unique in the country's politics. ... read..

PM Modi's retirement is necessary for youth to get employment: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:31:16 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi retirement from politics is necessary as it will prove beneficial for the youth to get more employment opportunities in the future. ... read..

"Want 400 seats because...": CM Yogi stresses on "taking back PoK" if BJP retains power

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:31:14 PM IST

Ab ki baar "400 paar", the crowd shouted in unison as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a speech at an election rally in UP's Prayagraj on Sunday emphasizing the farsightedness of the BJP on addressing issues of national interest. ... read..

"Incident exposes all claims of govt that there is peace in Kashmir": NC leader Javed Rana on knife attack in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 10:31:13 PM IST

After two people got injured in a knife attack during the National Conference rally on Sunday, party leader Javed Ahmed Rana said that the incident exposed all the claims of the Centre that there is peace in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Mumbai Police on alert after caller warns of bomb blast at McDonald's in Dadar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 10:31:10 PM IST

Mumbai Police control room received a bomb threat call in which the caller informed the cops that there would be a blast at McDonald's located in Dadar, police said on Sunday. ... read..

SCBA's outgoing President expresses concern over political parties involvement in SC bar association polls

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:31:08 PM IST

The outgoing President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Senior Advocate Dr Adish C Aggarwala, has expressed concern over the active involvement of political parties in the just-concluded SCBA elections. ... read..

"Ahankari Aadmi Party": Ex-MP CM Shivraj Singh questions Kejriwal's silence on Swati Maliwal assault case

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:31:06 PM IST

Questioning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's silence on the Swati Maliwal assault case, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday alleged that the AAP is trying to save the accused responsible for assaulting the former Del ... read..

"Women should not stand in support of Arvind Kejriwal": BJP's Navneet Rana on mishandling of Swati Maliwal

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:31:04 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister over Swati Maliwal's alleged assault case, BJP's Amaravati candidate Naveen Rana said on Sunday that the women of the country should not stand in support of Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

"PM Modi has crossed 270 seats in four phases, Rahul baba not even getting 40": Amit Shah

West Champaran (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 10:31:02 PM IST

Exuding confidence in the outcome of LoK Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already crossed 270 seats in the four phases of the General El ... read..

"We are fortunate to witness BJP being world's largest party": JP Nadda

Karnal (Haryana) | May 19, 2024 10:31:00 PM IST

Lauding the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda said on Sunday that the party is "fortunate" to witness the era when the BJP is 'the world's largest political party'. ... read..

"To function in a Khan-dominated industry with 'Sanatani' thinking....": Kangana Ranaut's dig at Bollywood

Politics | May 19, 2024 10:30:59 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut, BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, took a dig at the Bollywood industry and called it a "very rare sight" to keep "Sanatani" perspective while working in a "Khan-dominated" industry. ... read..

IMD issues heat wave warning for several districts across Himachal for 4-5 days

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:55 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave warning for several districts in Himachal Pradesh for the next 4-5 days. ... read..

Vision of 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar' needs to be realised to make PoK a part of India: CM Yogi

Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:53 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday said that the vision of securing over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections needs to be realised to integrate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) into India. ... read..

"Sitting on dharna for one such person who misbehaved with woman," Bansuri Swaraj slams Delhi CM

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:30:47 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat Bansuri Swaraj on Sunday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that it is "unfortunate" that the Delhi CM is sitting on a dharna in "favour" of one such person who has "misbeha ... read..

"Please stay in Chapra...": BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy's message to Lalu Prasad Yadav

Amnour (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 10:30:46 PM IST

BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Saran, Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday called on citizens to fulfil their democratic duty by voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Sukhpal Khaira gives clarification after remarks on 'UP, Bihar people' sparks controversy

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 19, 2024 10:30:42 PM IST

Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira issued a clarification over his 'controversial remarks' regarding people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh taking away the jobs of locals in the state of Punjab. ... read..

PM Modi has played vital role in raising India's stature globally: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:30:38 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a vital role in raising India's stature globally. ... read..

"25 May, BJP gayi": Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:30:36 PM IST

Exuding confidence in winning the Lok Sabha polls in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party knows that on June 4, their government will not be formed. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Governor inaugurates five-day art exhibition at Shimla's Gaiety Theatre

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:34 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday inaugurated the five-day art exhibition organised by the Indian Arts Council at the historic Gaiety Theatre, Shimla. ... read..

"Sinhasan khali karo...": Priyanka Gandhi exudes confidence after massive crowd at INDIA rally in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:32 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi exuded confidence of INDIA bloc forming the government in the Lok Sabha elections after massive crowd was witnessed in INIDIA's bloc rally in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"Singhasan khali karo...": Priyanka Gandhi exudes confidence after massive crowd at INDIA rally in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:30 PM IST

Himachal BJP chief holds meeting with officials to prepare for PM Modi's rallies in Nahan, Mandi

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 10:30:28 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh's BJP President Dr Rajeev Bindal on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold two rallies on May 24, one in Nahan in Sirmaur district and the other in Mandi. ... read..

"Why perpetrators of Pulwama attack not been caught yet?": Former Punjab CM Charanjit Channi attacks BJP

Jalandhar (Punjab) | May 19, 2024 10:30:26 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Punjab and Congress candidate from the Jalandhar parliamentary seat, Charanjit Singh Channi, criticized the BJP for not catching the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack, where 40 CRPF personnel were killed. ... read..

Stampede-like situation force Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav to cut short election rally in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:31:28 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav were forced to cut short the public meeting in Prayagraj's Phulpur constituency as the crowd broke the barricades and reached the dais, creating a stampede-like situation. ... read..

Telangana Police arrest man for giving triple talaq to wife via WhatsApp

Adilabad (Telangana) | May 19, 2024 8:31:26 PM IST

The Adilabad police have arrested a man for declaring the banned instant 'triple talaq' to his wife via WhatsApp message. ... read..

"I will be very happy to win MP of the Year Award": BJP candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:31:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, expressed her excitement about securing victory in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav had to leave...": Congress leader Rewati Raman Singh after public rally in UP's Phulpur turned uncontrollable

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:31:18 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav had to abruptly exit a public rally in Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday after the crowd became uncontrollable. ... read..

"PM Modi only talks about dividing issues, not real ones": Jairam Ramesh

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 8:31:15 PM IST

Amid the ongoing elections in the country, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that, sidelining real issues, he only ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi likely to kickstart electioneering in Punjab on May 23

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 19, 2024 8:31:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Punjab for the BJP's election campaigning on May 23 and will extensively participate in the party's electioneering for two days. ... read..

Maharashtra: Two people killed after luxury car hits motorcycle in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 8:31:09 PM IST

Two individuals, including a young woman, lost their lives early Sunday morning after a luxury car collided with their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, said police officials. ... read..

"They are playing jail and bail..." AAP leader Gopal Rai attacks BJP

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 8:31:07 PM IST

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that people of the BJP are playing the game of "jail and bail". ... read..

Congress' Vikramaditya Singh confident of INDIA bloc forming govt, says "BJP's 400 par will never be fulfilled"

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:31:04 PM IST

Vikramaditya Singh, Congress candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat, expressed confidence in the opposition alliance, INDIA bloc forming the government at the Centre and claimed that the dream of BJP's "400 paar" will never be fulfilled. ... read..

"Coward terrorists have spilled blood in Kashmir": BJP's Ravinder Raina slams Pak over killing of party worker in Shopian

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 8:31:02 PM IST

BJP Jammu and Kashmir President Ravinder Raina lashed out at Pakistan a day after a BJP worker and a former Sarpanch, Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, was killed in a terrorist attack in Shopian district, saying that the coward terrorists of the neighbouring country h ... read..

J-K: Former spokesperson of banned Jamat-e-Islami surrenders before police in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 8:31:00 PM IST

A former spokesperson of the banned Jamat-e-Islami surrendered before police in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, an official statement said on Sunday. ... read..

"Har saal gareeb parivar ki ek mahila ko Rs 1 lakh 'Taka-Tak Taka-Tak": Rahul Gandhi counters PM Modi's remark

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:30:58 PM IST

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Modi's 'Khata-khat' remark on INDIA bloc, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday that one woman from every poor family will get Rs 1 lakh per year which will be deposited into her bank account, 'Taka-tak, Taka-tak'. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee threatening Ramakrishna Mission, Bharat Sevashram, ISKCON to please vote bank": PM Modi

Purulia (West Bengal) | May 19, 2024 7:31:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks against Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha and said threats are being issued against these socio-religious organisations to please thei ... read..

Maharashtra: Tanker explodes in Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune

Pimpri Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 7:31:41 PM IST

A massive explosion took place in a gas tanker in Chakan area of Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune district at around 5 am. ... read..

"Koi dadagiri hai kya?" BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad slams CM Arvind Kejriwal over AAP protest

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 7:31:39 PM IST

Senior BJP leader and party candidate from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha Seat Ravi Shankar Prasad lambasted Delhi Chief Minister over the recent controversy involving alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, saying that police officials are doing thei ... read..

Char Dham Yatra online registration system should be made more effective: Uttarakhan CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 19, 2024 7:31:28 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while giving instructions regarding the ongoing Char Dham Yatra arrangements in the state, said that the Char Dham online registration system should be made more effective. ... read..

Tripura: Husband kills wife over monetary dispute

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 7:31:24 PM IST

In a tragic and shocking incident, Taur Ali, a resident of Prakash Latiapura Village Panchayat in the Unakoti district of Tripura, brutally murdered his wife, Nichhafa Begam, on Saturday. ... read..

Tripura: Assam Rifles seize marijuana worth Rs 1.86 crore in Sepahijala

Sepahijala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 7:31:23 PM IST

Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 406 kgs marijuana worth Rs 1.86 crore hidden in the forest area of Neuramura Taibandal, Sepahijala district on Sunday. ... read..

Severe traffic jam in Haridwar causes distress to travellers due to scorching heat

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | May 19, 2024 7:31:21 PM IST

Haridwar is grappling with severe traffic congestion this weekend, exacerbated by the influx of visitors for the Char Dham Yatra. ... read..

Gujarat's first Blue Flag Beach, Shivrajpur offers clear water, beautiful sunset views, boating

Devbhumi Dwarka (Gujarat) | May 19, 2024 7:31:17 PM IST

Nature has generously gifted natural beauty to India. One such place with natural beauty is the Shivrajpur Beach, which is the first Blue Flag Beach in Gujarat and is located at a distance of 12 km from Dwarka, the city of Lord Shri Dwarkadhish. ... read..

One injured as historic Hakganj Baranda Gate collapses in MP's Damoh

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 7:31:11 PM IST

A labourer was seriously injured following the collapse of the historic Hakganj Baranda Gate in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, an official said. ... read..

"Misuse of central agencies which hijacks...": Tejashwi Yadav on SP chief remarks that 'CBI, ED should be shut'

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 7:31:05 PM IST

Reacting to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks that "CBI, ED should be shut down," Former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday asserted that "misuse" of central agencies and "dictatorship which hijacks" the system and destroys the institut ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi Police seize CCTV DVR from Delhi CM's residence

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:59 PM IST

In a major development in the alleged assault case of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, the Delhi Police seized the CCTV DVR from the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday. ... read..

Former President Ram Nath Kovind visits Ram Mandir, urges all Indians to visit temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 7:30:58 PM IST

Former President Ram Nath Kovind visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with his family and former employees of Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..

"Don't have to do anything for my nephew...": PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee

Bishnupur (West Bengal) | May 19, 2024 7:30:56 PM IST

Referring to Trinamool Congress leader and Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he does not have to do anything for any of his nephews and attacked the INDIA bloc saying that TMC, the Left and the Congress loo ... read..

J-K's Darhal forest fire was intentional, says forest official

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 7:30:54 PM IST

A forest fire that broke out three days ago in the 148th compartment of Dodaj village forests in Darhal block of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir was set intentionally, according to a Forest Department official. ... read..

Pune: Nepali man assaults wife on suspicion of affair, pierces nails, puts lock on her private parts; arrested

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 7:30:52 PM IST

A Nepali man has been arrested in Pimpri-Chinchwad for allegedly assaulting his wife and piercing blade and iron nails into her private parts on suspicion of an extramarital affair. ... read..

This time, unexpected number of devotees are visiting Kedarnath Dham: Uttarakhand DGP

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) | May 19, 2024 7:30:46 PM IST

Abhinav Kumar, DGP, Uttarakhand, reached Kedarnath to take stock of the security arrangements at Kedarnath Dham on Sunday. He said that every day an unexpected number of devotees were visiting the pilgrimage site. ... read..

"BJP is afraid of Arvind Kejriwal's work": AAP leader Atishi

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:36 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Sunday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party is "afraid" of Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal and that is why BJP is putting all the AAP leaders behind bars. ... read..

"Delhi Police planting fake news from day one...": AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:35 PM IST

Amid a political drama over the alleged assault of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, party leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday accused Delhi Police of planting fake news to create an election narrative for the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

Was demonetization not intended to curb all black money?: Jairam Ramesh asks PM Modi

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:33 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the BJP of "misusing" the central agencies against opposition leaders and also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Ambani-Adani' remark and questioned whether demonetization was not suc ... read..

Mayawati accuses Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalits, Adivasis

Basti (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 7:30:31 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalit and Adivasi employees and urged people not to forgive the SP. ... read..

Char Dham Yatra: Huge rush of pilgrims at Gangotri, Yamunotri Dhams

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | May 19, 2024 7:30:25 PM IST

A huge number of devotees thronged Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams for darshan on Sunday. ... read..

"If Swati had been their real sister or daughter?": BJP's Madhavi Latha slams AAP

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:23 PM IST

Coming hard on Delhi Chief Minister over the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Madhavi Latha said on Sunday that Arvind Kejriwal stands with the man who beats and insults women. ... read..

Prayagraj: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan visits Central Air Command, emphasises need of synergy in armed forces

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 7:30:20 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhanon Sunday emphasised importance of maintaining the desired standards of readiness and synergy among the armed forces. ... read..

BJP's Manoj Tiwari slams Kejriwal for his silence on Maliwal, targets him for protecting Bibhav Kumar

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 7:30:18 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Sunday came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, questioned his silence on the alleged assault case of Swati Maliwal and targeted him for protecting the person w ... read..

BJP will win more seats in Uttar Pradesh this time compared to 2014 and 2019 polls: BJP leader Hardik Patel

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 7:30:16 PM IST

BJP leader Hardik Patel expressed confidence that the BJP would win more seats in Uttar Pradesh compared to the 2014 and 2019 polls. ... read..

328 candidates allotted election symbols for 13 LS seats in Punjab, including 169 independents: State chief electoral officer

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 19, 2024 7:30:14 PM IST

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Sunday said that 328 candidates contesting for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab have been allotted election symbols by the District Election Officers as per the instructions of the Election Commission of India. ... read..

J-K: Meet Mohammad Shafi, for whom pottery is a way of life

Udhampur (Jammu and Kasmir) | May 19, 2024 7:31:30 PM IST

Mohammad Shafi, a 77-year-old resident of Langa village in Panchayat Marta, Ramnagar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, has dedicated his life to pottery, preserving this fading art. For Shafi and his family, pottery is more than a skill; it ... read..

Tripura: Blood donation camp held in Agartala, state minister urges women to come forward

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 7:30:07 PM IST

Tripura State Aids Control Society and Health Department organized a blood donation camp at Agartala Government Nursing College here on Sunday. ... read..

Maliwal assault case: Formatting phone, not finding of video speaks volume, says Court while granting police custody to Bibhav

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:22 PM IST

While granting five days of police custody to Bibhav Kumar, the court observed that "the fact that the video footage was not found in the pendrive provided by the JE to the IO during the course of the investigation and the mobile phone was formatted by th ... read..

PM Modi renews wealth charge against Congress, says INDIA partners out to "steal" public wealth

East Singhbhum (Jharkhand) | May 19, 2024 4:30:20 PM IST

In a fresh jab at the Congress, and its ruling partner in the state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM); Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they 'know nothing' about development. ... read..

IMD issues red alert for Delhi; temperature likely to touch 44 degrees

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:18 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday held out no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave as it issued a red alert in Delhi informing that the temperatures can range between 28 to 44 degrees Celsius. ... read..

"PM Modi, BJP bankrupt of ideas": RJD MP Manoj Jha

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 4:30:17 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RJD MP Manoj Jha on Sunday said they were 'bankrupt' of ideas. ... read..

Delhi: 20-year-old boy stabbed to death in Seelampur

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:15 PM IST

Four people, including two minors, have been arrested in a case related to the stabbing of a 20-year-old boy to death in the Seelampur area of the capital city of Delhi. ... read..

"Request Govt to airlift duo from Srinagar to AIIMS, Delhi": Father of Rajathan tourist couple injured in Anantnag terror attack

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 4:30:09 PM IST

The father of a tourist couple from Rajasthan who were injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Saturday requested the Centre to airlift the duo from Srinagar to AIIMS, Delhi for further treatment and to provide them with the best med ... read..

"Bibhav arrested as per law brought by AAP": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:05 PM IST

Amid the political war of words between the ruling AAP and the BJP over the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal's former aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal; senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said the for ... read..

"PoK is ours and we will take it back": Amit Shah in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 4:30:03 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that he is declaring from the pious land of Prayagraj that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and the nation will take it back. ... read..

Maharashtra: 2 killed as luxury car hits motorcycle in Pune, minor held

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 3:30:26 PM IST

Two people, including a young woman, were killed after a luxury car hit their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune city, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"This whole election is between 'Ram Bhakt' and 'Ram Drohi'...": UP CM Yogi

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 3:30:24 PM IST

Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party and launched a scathing attack against the Opposition, saying that the Congress and the Samajwadi party get tensed whenever we talk abo ... read..

Chennai celebrates grand festival of Vaikasi Visakam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2024 3:30:22 PM IST

On the auspicious occasion of the 'Vaikasi Visakam Festival', earlier this morning, a chariot procession was held in Vadapalani Murugar Temple in Vadapalani, a neighbourhood area of Chennai city. ... read..

Tripura: BSF arrests smuggler with 4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 3:30:20 PM IST

In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in the state of Tripura, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended one smuggler and seized four gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi Police detain people demonstrating against AAP, Section 144 imposed on DDU Marg ahead of 'Jail Bharo' march

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:30:18 PM IST

Amid the mega political showdown over the arrest of CM Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police on Sunday detained some people who were protesting against the ruling party in the natio ... read..

Royal couple eyes to retain and retake their seats in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha

Balangir (Odisha) | May 19, 2024 3:29:59 PM IST

Balangir, which had a glorious past of having the first x-ray machine as well as the printing press in Odisha, a transport system, and the facility of power generation through a generator, has significantly attracted the attention of several as a royal co ... read..

"Those who indulged in J-K killings will be strongly responded," says Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:29:55 PM IST

Condemning the recent incidents of shooting by terrorists in two different incidents in Shopian and Anantnag, respectively, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that some are causing such incidents as they are discouraged by the improving situations in Jammu ... read..

J-K: BJP leader alleges Pak hand in terror attack on tourist couple

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 2:30:13 PM IST

A day after a former panchayat official was shot dead by terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian and a tourist couple from Rajasthan injured in a separate terror strike in Anantnag, former deputy chief minister of the erstwhile state, Kavinder Gupta, said o ... read..

Farooq Abdullah demands international investigation agencies probe recent killings in JK

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 2:30:12 PM IST

Condemning the shooting of a man and a couple by terrorists in two different incidents in Shopian and Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Farooq Abdullah said that terrorism continues to exist here. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out in bus on Tirupati-Renigunta national highway, no casualties reported

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 2:30:10 PM IST

A private bus travelling from Tirupati to Srikalahasti caught fire on the Tirupati-Renigunta National Highway on Saturday night. ... read..

"Lalu Yadav will never transfer power" Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary attacks RJD supremo

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 2:30:04 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing him of nepotism and family appeasement within his party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). ... read..

More than 80 women survivors of cancer walk the ramp in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 19, 2024 2:30:00 PM IST

As many as 80 women who were cancer survivors walked the ramp in Gujarat's Rajkot. The event was organised with the aim of creating awareness about cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. ... read..

"Stop this drama and arrest us all together": Saurabh Bharadwaj ahead of AAP march to BJP HQ

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:59 PM IST

In a swipe at the BJP over the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's former aide, Bibhav Kumar, in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal; Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday dared the ruling party at the Centr ... read..

Delhi Police detain AAP workers marching towards BJP HQ, Section 144 imposed on DDU Marg

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:51 PM IST

Amid the mega political showdown over the arrest of CM Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police on Sunday detained several workers of the ruling party as they marched towards the BJP h ... read..

West Tripura Lok Sabha Constituency returning officer inspects counting hall ahead of counting on June 4

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 2:29:49 PM IST

Vishal Kumar, the returning officer for the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, conducted an inspection of the counting hall at Umakanta School in preparation for the upcoming vote counting on June 4. ... read..

BJP has initiated 'Operation Jhaadu' to crush AAP, says Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:44 PM IST

In a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that the BJP has initiated 'Operation Jhaddu' to crush AAP, adding that the BJP plans to arrest all the big leaders of his party. ... read..

Devotees from Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar extend greetings to CM Yogi at Gorakhnath Temple

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 2:29:40 PM IST

Devotees from various states, including Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar, among others, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday morning amid his vigorous campaigning for the party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. ... read..

Maliwal 'assault': Police considering adding IPC section for destruction of evidence against Bibhav

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:38 PM IST

Amid the mega political summer slam between the ruling AAP and the BJP over the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police sources on Sunday said it was considering addin ... read..

'Jail ka Khel': Arvind Kejriwal to lead protest march towards BJP headquarters today, dares PM to get AAP leaders arrested

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 12:31:02 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest all AAP leaders and announced on Saturday that he will go to Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi on Sunday at 12 pm with all the ... read..

"None from my party contesting Lok Sabha polls": Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) chief Raja Bhaiya

Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 12:30:58 PM IST

Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) chief Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiya said his party has fielded no candidate for the Lok Sabha elections and neither has it entered into an alliance with any party. ... read..

Varanasi: Buddhist monk praises PM Modi for development in places linked to Lord Buddha

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 12:30:45 PM IST

Buddhist monks in Varanasi gave their blessings to PM Modi and praised him, calling him a "Buddhist patron." ... read..

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