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"No compulsion or compromise...": Ajit Pawar opens up on joining NDA

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 30, 2024 1:59:20 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said that his decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance was not a compulsion or a compromise, adding that his idea of development aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Mod ... read..

Maharashtra: PM Modi's spectacular rally set to electrify Dharashiv

By Rajnish Singh

Dharashiv (Maharashtra) | April 30, 2024 1:00:23 PM IST

As the countdown for the third phase of general polls begins, the stage is set for a momentous Tuesday afternoon in Dharashiv Lok Sabha constituency where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly anticipated public rally is scheduled amidst flurry of politic ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Gunfight breaks out between Naxals and security forces in Narayanpur district

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | April 30, 2024 1:00:17 PM IST

A fierce exchange of fire is underway between Naxals and joint security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. ... read..

"BJP believes religion-based reservation is unconsitutional": Amit Shah

Guwahati (Assam) | April 30, 2024 12:59:59 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party believes reservation based on religion is "unconstitutional". ... read..

"Congress has history of instilling fear in people's minds for votes": Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav amid 'quota' clip row

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 30, 2024 12:59:55 PM IST

Weighing in on the controversy around an alleged fake video, purportedly showing Union Home Minister Amit Shah as claiming that the BJP stands against reservations; Chief Minister Mohan Yadav came down heavily on the Congress on Tuesday, saying it has a h ... read..

"BJP will be wiped off in South, halved in North": Congress' Manish Tewari as he engages with voters during morning walk

Chandigarh | April 30, 2024 12:00:23 PM IST

0ut and about for a morning stroll by the Sukhna Lake, former Union Minister and the Congress' Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Manish Tewari caught up with locals, engaged with them and also exchanged greetings as part of his campaign for the general ... read..

Delhi: Former BJP MLA receives death threat from 'Khalistani extremist', files complaint

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 12:00:13 PM IST

Former BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police on Monday after he recieved a death threat allegedly from a Khalistani extremist. ... read..

Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport begins night operations

Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | April 30, 2024 12:00:10 PM IST

The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has started night operations following a significant upgradation and advancements. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Four Naxals killed in ongoing encounter with forces in Narayanpur district

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | April 30, 2024 12:00:04 PM IST

Four Naxals were gunned down in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. ... read..

Devotees flock to Golden Temple on occasion of Guru Arjan Dev's Gurpurab

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 30, 2024 10:59:29 AM IST

Devotees flocked in large numbers to the revered Harmandir Sahib (Golden temple) in Amritsar on Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of the Gurpurab of Guru Arjan Dev. ... read..

Andhra Assembly polls: TDP's Ponguru Narayana holds door-to-door campaign in Nellore

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | April 30, 2024 10:59:24 AM IST

Ponguru Narayana, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate from Nellore Assembly seat, held a door-to-door campaign in the constituency on Tuesday. ... read..

Gujarat coconut growers seek government assistance for business expansion

Junagadh (Gujarat) | April 30, 2024 10:59:22 AM IST

In a bid to bolster their businesses and contribute to the state's agricultural sector, Coconut growers in Gujarat are seeking governmental assistance after the Lok Sabha elections for the expansion of business. ... read..

Haryana: Two Bishnoi gang shooters arrested from Nuh after exchange of fire

Nuh (Haryana) | April 30, 2024 9:58:55 AM IST

Two shooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested from Haryana's Nuh after a brief exchange of fire, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Six dead after truck suffers tyre burst, overturns on car in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | April 30, 2024 9:58:49 AM IST

Six people, including a child, lost their lives after a truck laden with goods lost control and fell on an SUV in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Monday late at night. ... read..

Heroin worth Rs 3.17 cr recovered in Mizoram's Champhai, one held

Champhai (Mizoram) | April 30, 2024 9:58:47 AM IST

Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Zokhawthar police apprehended one person and recovered heroin worth Rs 3.17 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

Mizoram: Meth tablets worth Rs 6.66 crore seized in Aizwal, one held

Aizawl (Mizoram) | April 30, 2024 9:58:44 AM IST

Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Special Narcotics Police Station and CID (Crime) arrested a suspected smuggler and seized 20000 Meth tablets worth 6.66 crores in Aizwal, Mizoram. ... read..

"BJP's manifesto has vanished without a trace": P Chidambaram

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 9:58:36 AM IST

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the manifesto of the BJP for the Lok Sabha polls has vanished without a trace after it was announced. On the other hand, Congress manifesto recieved popularity because of its welfare promises. ... read..

Five of a family killed in car-lorry collision in Kerala's Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | April 30, 2024 9:58:34 AM IST

Five members of a family, including a child, were killed after their car collided with a lorry in Kerala's Kannur on Monday night, police said. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai file nomination for Lok Sabha polls in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 30, 2024 7:59:27 AM IST

With the nomination process for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections underway, a total of nine candidates, including Shiv Sena's (UBT) leaders, Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai, filed their nominations in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Delhi Police nabs three persons for IPL match betting

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 7:59:26 AM IST

Three people were arrested on charges of betting for the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, officials said on Monday. ... read..

"This LS election is to bring resolution of PM Modi for a developed India to fruition": Uttarakhand CM

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | April 30, 2024 7:59:24 AM IST

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to the voters to ensure a grand victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the ongoing polls will realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a ... read..

West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh alleges "deliberate" denial of permission for PM Modi's Bardhaman rally

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 30, 2024 6:59:15 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday claimed that the West Bengal government is not granting permission for the proposed public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 3 in Bardhaman. ... read..

Nagaland govt replies DCCI on charter of demands; appeals to call off 'indefinite business shutdown'

Kohima (Nagaland) | April 30, 2024 6:59:10 AM IST

Following the charter of demand by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) pertaining to the indefinite shutter down in the state, the Nagaland Government has responded that it does not support and is fully against any illegal taxation or forc ... read..

Jharkhand government suspends classes up to Grade 8 due to sweltering heat

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 30, 2024 5:57:57 AM IST

Amid heat wave-like conditions prevailing across Jharkhand, classes up to grade 8 in all government and private schools in the state will be suspended starting from Tuesday, according to an official notification. ... read..

MP: Bomb threat at Bhopal airport, police launch probe

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 30, 2024 5:57:55 AM IST

Police on Monday said that the authorities at the Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh received a bomb threat email from an anonymous sender. ... read..

6th barge of LSAM 16 series built by private firm launched in Thane

Thane (Maharashtra) | April 30, 2024 5:00:42 AM IST

The sixth barge of the LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series, built by a private firm, was launched in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday, the officials said. ... read..

J-K: Schools in Reasi to be shut today due to heavy rainfall

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 30, 2024 3:00:40 AM IST

Due to the incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir, the UT administration has declared a holiday for schools in Reasi on Tuesday, the officials said. ... read..

Karnataka govt declares holiday in Chamarajanagar, Mysore districts on Tuesday after Srinivas Prasad's demise

Mysore (Karnataka) | April 30, 2024 3:00:36 AM IST

The Karnataka government has declared a holiday in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts of the state on Tuesday in honour of BJP leader and former Union minister V Srinivas Prasad, who passed away in the early hours of Monday due to age-related ailments at ... read..

2008 serial blast case: Delhi HC denies bail to 3 Indian Mujahideen operatives, asks to expedite trial

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 2:00:26 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant bail to three Indian Mujahideen (IM) Operatives accused in the 2008 Delhi serial blasts case. ... read..

"Ye janta ki bhalayi nahi, apni satta dekhte hai": Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | April 30, 2024 12:01:30 AM IST

Coming hard on Prime Minister Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said on Monday that they do not look at the welfare of the public but at their politics only. ... read..

New SILF Dispute Resolution Centre a Global Legal Hub, says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 12:01:28 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday inaugurated the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) new building and said that the centre can be an epicentre of much-needed affirmative change in legal technology. ... read..

"PM Modi has worked hard to gain presence in southern states": HD Kumaraswamy

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | April 30, 2024 12:01:19 AM IST

Exuding confidence that his ally, Bharatiya Janata Party, will gain a much better presence in southern states, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday that Prime Minister Modi has worked hard and took charge himself to gain party's prese ... read..

BBC documentary controversy: Court issues fresh summons to BBC at UK address

New Delhi | April 30, 2024 12:01:17 AM IST

Delhi's Rohini court on Monday issued fresh summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) at its UK address in connection with the controversial documentary series "India: The Modi Question." The summons issued earlier has not been served. ... read..

Jharkhand: Hemant Soren's wife files nomination as JMM candidate for Gandey Assembly bypoll

Giridih (Jharkhand) | April 30, 2024 12:01:14 AM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren, filed her nomination papers for the Gandey Assembly by-poll in Giridih on Monday. ... read..

Maharashtra: Election Commission teams conduct inspections, search at least 150 vehicles daily in 11 poll-bound seats

By Shailesh Yadav

Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 12:01:12 AM IST

Amidst a flurry of opposition criticism, the Static Surveillance Teams (SST) and Flying Squad Teams (FST) in Maharashtra are intensifying efforts to curb illegal cash flow and liquor usage across 11 parliamentary constituencies gearing up for elections. ... read..

Uttarakhand Health Department issues guidelines to prevent dengue and chikungunya

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 29, 2024 12:01:06 AM IST

Taking note of the dengue and chikungunya patients in the state, the Uttarakhand health department has issued guidelines to all the districts for their prevention and treatment. Twenty important points have been issued to the District Magistrates and CMOs ... read..

Assam Police makes first arrest in connection with fake video involving Amit Shah

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 12:01:02 AM IST

Assam Police on Monday arrested Reetom Singh, first arrest in connection with the doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah circulating on social media and allegedly being shared by Congress leaders. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates his election office in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 12:01:00 AM IST

Defence Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, Rajnath Singh inaugurated his election office at Mahanagar in Lucknow on Monday and performed a havan puja there. ... read..

"Congress only sees things through one lens based on vote bank," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Ranchi (Jharkhand)/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 12:00:58 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a jibe at the Congress party saying the grand old party sees things through one lens based on the vote bank and disrespects Hindus. ... read..

Bihar: Massive fire creates panic amongst residents; damages property in West Champaran

West Champaran (Bihar) | April 29, 2024 12:00:56 AM IST

Panic gripped residents and several houses were damaged after a fire broke out and spread in the Bettiah area of West Champaran district on Monday. ... read..

Mumbai: Damani Multi-Speciality Hospital to increase its bed capacity to 1,000 on Piyush Goyal's suggestion

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 12:00:54 AM IST

Borivali in North Mumbai will soon boast of the biggest hospital in Mumbai in terms of bed capacity, thanks to the intervention of Union Minister Piyush Goyal who is the BJP's and Mahayuti candidate for North Mumbai for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Four arrested with 345 illegal syrup bottles at Agartala railway station

Agartala (Tripura) | April 29, 2024 12:00:47 AM IST

A collaborative effort between the local police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) culminated in the apprehension of a gang of drug peddlers at Agartala Railway Station who were intercepted while attempting to transport a significant quantity of illic ... read..

PM Modi made no sincere effort to fulfil objectives of Constitution: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Koppal (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 12:00:41 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and alleged that he has not only acted against the Constitution for 10 years at the Centre but also did not make a sincere effort to fulfil the objectives of the Const ... read..

Heatwave disrupts daily lives, increases health concerns for residents in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | April 29, 2024 12:00:39 AM IST

As the scorching sun continues to beat down relentlessly, the intense heatwave has disrupted the daily lives of the residents of Tripura and increased the concerns over health and safety in the region. ... read..

Swing accident claims life of eight-year-old boy in South Tripura

South Tripura (Tripura) | April 29, 2024 12:00:33 AM IST

A tragic incident claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy in the Chittamara Puran Bazar area of Belonia, South Tripura on Monday, said police. ... read..

BJP, Congress seeks more time to respond to EC notice regarding MCC violation

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 12:00:29 AM IST

After the Election Commission of India took cognizance of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the BJP has asked for one week while the Congress sought additional 14 days to respond to ... read..

Around Rs 3400 cr released to Karnataka for drought relief, Centre informs SC

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 12:00:22 AM IST

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around Rs 3400 crores has been released to Karnataka as drought relief in the state. The SC asked the Centre to place a report by the inter-ministerial team, which has visited drought-hit areas of Karnataka ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: There's no candidate against me, says Smriti Irani

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 12:00:20 AM IST

On being asked about Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's candidature from Amethi and Raebareli, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani said that she can contest against anybody only if there is a candidate ... read..

"BJP attempting to rewrite Constitution": Rahul Gandhi

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | April 29, 2024 12:00:18 AM IST

Holding a copy of the Constitution in one of his hands, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the BJP if returns to power will attempt to rewrite the Constitution and do away with the reservation, adding that the Congress party is striving to s ... read..

BJP attempted to bring political instability in Himachal due to Jairam Thakur's greed: Congress' Mohan Lal Brakta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 12:00:14 AM IST

Congress leader and Himachal Pradesh's Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mohan Lal Brakta on Monday alleged that though the BJP lost the people's mandate in the last Assembly election, it tried to come to power in the state through money power because of the ... read..

Assam: In a first, BJP holds massive rally at Congress bastion Birsingh Block I

Dhubri (Assam) | April 29, 2024 12:00:10 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) showed its strength with a huge election rally on Monday at Birsingh Block I in Assam's Dhubri district. Birsingh Block I is the home turf of Congress leader and lower Assam's South Shalmara MLA Wazed Ali Chowdhury. ... read..

Congress dissolved many state govts, cannot talk about democracy: BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 29, 2024 12:00:08 AM IST

Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and BJP candidate from Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, Tamilisai Soundararajan, said on Monday that the Congress had no right to talk about the constitution, as they had crushed democracy during ... read..

"No one dared to throw a single stone in J-K after abrogation of Article 370": Amit Shah

Begusarai (Bihar) | April 29, 2024 12:00:06 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that no one has dared to throw a single stone in Jammu and Kashmir as opposed to the leader's warning that "rivers of blood" will be flowing in the state if Article 370 is abrogated. ... read..

"Development work badly affected due to MCC": Himachal Minister

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 12:00:01 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that development work is badly affected in the state due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct after the announcement of the schedule. ... read..

"Shame...," Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on alleged 'obscene videos' case linked to JD(S) MP Revanna

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 11:59:56 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that it is a "shame" that the National Commission for Women (NCW) has maintained "silence" over the alleged "obscene videos" case linked to JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. ... read..

Adequate security forces to be deployed in national capital for Lok Sabha polls on May 25: Delhi Chief Electoral Officer

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 10:01:17 PM IST

Adequate forces including police, Home Guards, and Central Paramilitary Forces will be deployed in the national capital for the Lok Sabha polls on May 25 and there would be nothing to worry about, said Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy on Mond ... read..

FDA collects food samples from McDonald's, Theobroma bakery in Noida following consumer 'illness' complaints

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 10:01:09 PM IST

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) officials collected samples from an outlet of McDonald's in Noida Sector 18 and Theobroma bakery in Sector 104 following a complaint by a consumer who fell sick allegedly after consuming food items ... read..

Delhi Police arrest three people involved in stealing cars, selling them

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 10:01:00 PM IST

Delhi Police arrested three people in three different cases involved in stealing cars and selling them after a joint operation was conducted by ATS and Rohini district's Begumpur police officials last week, DCP Rohini said on Monday. ... read..

"Congress will not take away anybody's "Mangalsutra": Kharge counters PM Modi's remarks

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 10:00:58 PM IST

Refuting Prime Minister Modi's claims that "Congress will take away your wealth and give it away to the Muslims," Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the party which has made sacrifices for the country cannot take away anyone's Mangal ... read..

J-K: DG NIA visits PHQ Jammu, interacts with DGP and senior police officers

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 29, 2024 10:00:56 PM IST

The Director General of the National Investigation Agency, Sadanand Vasant Date, visited Jammu and Kashmir police headquarters at Jammu today, where he held a detailed interaction with J-K Director General of Police, RR Swain and other senior officers, an ... read..

BSF Meghalaya and local police seize huge quantity of sugar at international border

Shillong (Meghalaya) | April 29, 2024 10:00:54 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya and local police in a joint operation seized a huge quantity of sugar at the International Border, stated a press release from HQs Meghalaya Frontier BSF Shillong on Monday. ... read..

Body of 41-year-old recovered with gunshot injuries in national capital

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 10:00:48 PM IST

The body of a 41-year-old man was recovered on Monday with gunshot injuries in the national capital. Police are investigating whether it was a death by suicide or murder. ... read..

Punjab police bust international drug syndicate, nab three with 48 kg heroin

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 29, 2024 10:00:41 PM IST

Punjab Police have busted an international drug syndicate with the arrest of its three members after recovering 48kg heroin, and Rs 21 lakh drug money from their possession, officials said on Monday. ... read..

"Joined in journey to make Viksit Bharat": Scindia as Congress candidate from Indore withdraws nomination

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 10:00:39 PM IST

Responding to Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam's withdrawal of his nomination from the Indore parliamentary seat, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the Congress candidate joined the 140 crore people that are moving together with the Prime Minis ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy case: ED has no material necessitating arrest, Kejriwal tells SC

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 10:00:37 PM IST

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the Supreme Court that his non-appearance before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in pursuance of the repeated summons and his alleged non-cooperation cannot be a ground necessitating his arrest by the ... read..

India known for scams during Congress reign, image brightened during PM Modi's rule: Himachal BJYM President

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 10:00:30 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's Himachal Pradesh unit President Tilakraj Sharma on Monday said that India was known for scams during the Congress's reign before 2014, but during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule in the past 10 years it became known for a ... read..

Kerala's voter turnout in Lok Sabha poll updated to 71.27 per cent

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 29, 2024 10:00:26 PM IST

Giving an updated figure, Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said that the state recorded a voter turnout of 71.27 per cent in the 2024 Lok Sabha election which was held on April 26 in the state. ... read..

"Congress wants to implement religion-based quota in country, but won't let this happen": PM Modi at Satara rally

Satara (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 9:00:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of planning religion-based reservation in the country for vote bank politics and said that he would not let the party succeed in its attempts as long as he has the blessings of the public. ... read..

Odisha: BJP candidate Sambit Patra files his nomination papers from Puri Lok Sabha seat

Puri (Odisha) | April 29, 2024 9:00:36 PM IST

BJP's candidate from the Puri Lok Sabha seat, Sambit Patra filed his nomination papers on Monday. He claimed that the BJP would win not only the Puri Lok Sabha seat but also all seven Vidhan Sabha seats with big margins. ... read..

"Situation is so good that we should thank Allah...": Farooq Abdullah takes dig at BJP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 29, 2024 9:00:30 PM IST

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party's claims that the situation has improved in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said on Monday that the situation has improved so much that we should t ... read..

"Congress never wanted Dalit, Tribal, OBC leadership in country," PM Modi in Mahasrahtra

Solapur (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 9:00:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that the Congress and the INDIA bloc are "spreading lies" on OBC representation, adding that Congress never wanted Dalit, Adivasi and OBC leadership to lead the country. ... read..

"PM Modi has worked hard to gain presence in southern states": HD Kumaraswamy

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 9:00:20 PM IST

NTA postpones UGC-NET to June 18 to avoid clash with UPSC preliminary exam

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 9:00:11 PM IST

The National Testing Agency and University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday decided to shift the UGC-NET from 16 June (Sunday) to 18 June 2024 (Tuesday) to avoid clash with UPSC preliminary exam. ... read..

"90 IAS officers runs Indian govt, only 3 from backward class": Rahul Gandhi on caste census

Patan (Gujarat) | April 29, 2024 8:00:14 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi voiced criticism over the representation of backward classes in India's administrative structure (IAS), stating that 90 IAS officers run the Indian government, of which only three are from backward classes. ... read..

"Biggest scandal in India": Karnataka women's commission chief on alleged 'obscene videos' case linked to JD(S) MP Revanna

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 8:00:02 PM IST

The Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women, Nagalakshmi Choudhary, stated that the 'obscene videos' case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna is the biggest scandal of the country. ... read..

Supreme Court stays CBI probe in West Bengal teachers' recruitment scam

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:59:49 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Calcutta High Court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into the role of West Bengal government officials in the alleged teachers' recruitment scam. ... read..

"Don't want to protect him; if wrong, he has to face it": HD Kumaraswamy on alleged "obscene videos" case linked to JD(S) MP Revanna

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 7:59:45 PM IST

Amid the controversy over the obscene video case linked to Janata Dal (Secular) sitting MP and candidate, Prajwal Revanna, his uncle and party leader, HD Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that he is not bothered about Revanna and if he has committed some mistak ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Shiv Sena candidate Rahul Shewale files his nomination from Mumbai South Central

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2024 7:59:41 PM IST

Shiv Sena candidate Rahul Shewale filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai South Central on Monday in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. ... read..

Does Sharia law apply to non-believer Muslims? SC to examine plea

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:59:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea seeking a declaration that persons who do not want to be governed by Muslim Personal Law must be allowed to be governed by the secular law of the country. ... read..

"Why is PM Modi silent?" asks Priyanka Gandhi on Prajwal Revanna's alleged obscene video case

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:01:47 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attacked the JDS alleging that heinous crimes had been committed by Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna that have ruined the lives of hundreds of women. Priyanka Gandhi also questioned the silence of ... read..

iOS 18: Major software overhaul for iPhone users

Washington | April 29, 2024 7:01:38 PM IST

A substantial overhaul of the iPhone experience, with significant changes expected in various aspects of the operating system can been seen in upcoming iOS 18 software update as per a report in Mashable based on leaked information. ... read..

Congress isn't running government in Karnataka but "extortion gang", has turned tech hub into tanker hub: PM Modi

Bagalkote (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 7:01:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, saying that the party is "not running a government in Karnataka but an extortion gang" and has turned the "tech hub" into "tanker hub". ... read..

"Congress knelt down," says MP CM Mohan Yadav on Congress nominee withdrawing nomination from Indore

Amethi / Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 7:01:27 PM IST

Commenting on Congress candidate from Indore parliamentary seat Akshay Kanti Bam withdrawing his nomination, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the Congress has knelt down in the state. ... read..

PM Modi meets local fruit seller Mohini Gowda in Karnataka

Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) | April 29, 2024 7:01:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Mohini Gowda, a fruit seller from Ankola, during his recent visit to Sirsi in Karnataka. ... read..

Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Union Health Ministry

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:01:23 PM IST

With monsoon season round the corner, the Union Health Ministry on Monday stated that it is keeping a close watch on the seasonal influenza situation in various States/UTs through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network on a real-time ... read..

BJP candidate from north-west Delhi, Yogender Chandoliya holds roadshow

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:01:16 PM IST

The BJP candidate from North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, Yogender Chandolia, held a roadshow on Monday before filing his nomination. ... read..

Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah fake video case

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:01:14 PM IST

The Delhi Police has summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in connection with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, sources said on Monday. ... read..

J-K: Avalanche hits Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district; no casualties reported

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 29, 2024 7:01:07 PM IST

An avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday. ... read..

Dawoodi Bohra community lauds PM Modi's leadership and development initiatives

Vadodara (Gujarat) | April 29, 2024 7:01:05 PM IST

The members of the Bohra community expressed admiration and praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing his transformative leadership and development initiatives. ... read..

More than 2,500 student innovators to get trained in third phase of IDE bootcamp

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:01:01 PM IST

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman TG Sitharam virtually inaugurated the third phase of the Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) boot camp at nine different locations in India (from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala) on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Drugs, liquor, cash worth Rs 329 crore seized in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 7:00:59 PM IST

In compliance with the instructions of the State Election Commission to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the law enforcement agencies have intensified the crackdown on illegal activities such as distribution of cash and ... read..

Fire breaks out at pipe warehouse on Delhi-Agra Highway

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 29, 2024 7:00:57 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a pipe warehouse located on the Delhi-Agra Highway on Monday, police officials said. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the fire, they added. ... read..

SC extends stay on trial proceedings in hate speech case against Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:00:55 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the stay granted by it earlier on the trial of a criminal case lodged against Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai for allegedly delivering a hate speech against Christians in October 2022. ... read..

National interest and public interest demand no person who holds CM post is incommunicado for an uncertain period of time: Delhi HC

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:00:52 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday said National interest and public interest demands that no person who holds this (Chief Minister) post is incommunicado or absent for a long stretch of time or for an uncertain period of time while passing directions in a Pu ... read..

"People of the country have been looted," says Congress leader Jignesh Mevani

Patan (Gujarat) | April 29, 2024 7:00:44 PM IST

Congress leader Jignesh Mevani on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that 135 crore people of the country have understood that they (BJP) will divide society on the basis of religion. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard seizes 173 kg narcotics from fishing boat in Arabian Sea; two apprehended

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:00:42 PM IST

In a major joint operation spanning over two days, the Indian Coast Guard seized a fishing boat in the Arabian Sea which was allegedly involved in the smuggling of around 173 kg narcotics on Sunday. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone with narcotics in Ferozepur

Ferozepur (Punjab) | April 29, 2024 7:00:39 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone carrying a packet of suspected heroin from the border area of Ferozepur district on Monday, the BSF said in a press release. ... read..

Security forces recover large cache of weapons in Nagaland

Kohima (Nagaland) | April 29, 2024 7:00:37 PM IST

The security forces recovered a large cache of weapons in Nagaland on Monday. ... read..

BJP candidate for Birbhum Lok Sabha, Debasish Dhar moves SC against nomination cancellation

New Delhi | April 29, 2024 7:00:33 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Birbhum Lok Sabha, Debasish Dhar has moved the Supreme Court with his plea against the cancellation of his nomination papers. ... read..

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