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Delhi Court grants time to Arvind Kejriwal to file response to ED's reply

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:42 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday granted time to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to file a rejoinder on the replies filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on his two revisions against summons issued to him. The trial court had issued a summons ... read..

"This is Modi Ji's 5G mega scam..." says AAP MP Sanjay Singh on request of centre on 2G spectrum case

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:35 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of orchestrating a "5G mega scam." In a critique, Singh alleged that the Modi administration prioritizes his friends over the nation. ... read..

"After Pitroda's remarks, Congress completely exposed": Amit Shah tears into Congress on inheritance tax suggestion

Kochi (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:01:28 PM IST

Taking a jibe at the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that after the comments of the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda advocating an inheritance tax like law, the party has been completely exposed. ... read..

"PM Modi scared of Congress' revolutionary manifesto" says Rahul Gandhi, backs redistribution of wealth

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had panicked after seeing the Congress' "revolutionary" manifesto. ... read..

INDIA coalition discuss staggered power sharing formula along with seat share in alliance talks

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:01:14 PM IST

As news reports emerge about seat sharing alliance talks among political parties of the 'INDIA' coalition political grouping, it has also been learnt that the top rung involved in seat negotiations are also discussing possible arithmetic for power sharing ... read..

"Congress does not want Indians to pass on their property to their children": PM Modi

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 4:01:12 PM IST

Amid a political slugfest over Congress's "wealth redistribution" poll promise, Prime Minister Narendra Mod hit out at the remarks made by Congress' Sam Pitroda advocating an 'inheritance tax' like law saying that the Congress does not want the countrymen ... read..

"This decade will be a golden era for youth," says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik as he kickstarts his election campaign

Ganjam (Odisha) | April 24, 2024 4:01:04 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Naveen Patnaik started his election campaign on Wednesday from his home turf of Hinjili Assembly Constituency in Ganjam district and said that the coming decade will be a golden era for youth of the st ... read..

PM Modi is afraid of invisible voters, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:01:00 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a press conference in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was afraid of invisible voters and that's why he is always criticizing the Congress party. ... read..

"Sam Pitroda's views are not of Congress, PM Modi is rattled...": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:00:57 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that remarks made by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, on the inheritance tax law do not reflect the stand of the party adding that Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to divert the att ... read..

2024 LS polls: election campaigning in Kerala to end today 6 PM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:00:51 PM IST

With Kerala going to the polls on April 26, election campaigning in the state for the Lok Sabha election will end today (April 24) at 6 PM. ... read..

"Modi ki ek hi guarantee, Musalmano se nafrat ki guarantee": AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi

Kishanganj (Bihar) | April 24, 2024 4:00:49 PM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM President and candidate from Hyderabad Constituency questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on Muslims and said that there is only one guarantee of Modi, and that is to hate Muslims. ... read..

"PM Modi is a showman," says MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari ahead of PM's roadshow in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 4:00:43 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in the state capital Bhopal on Wednesday, State Congress chief Jitu Patwari took a jibe at him saying PM Modi is a showman. ... read..

Hemant Soren moves Supreme Court seeking relief in money laundering case

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:00:42 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren moved the Supreme Court seeking relief on Wednesday in a money laundering case. ... read..

"A victim of conspiracy": Councillor father of Hubbali victim claims old pics, clips being circulated to defame daughter

Hubballi (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 4:00:40 PM IST

Niranjan Hiremath, the Congress councillor and father of 23-year-old Neha Hiremath, who was stabbed to death by a stalker on her college campus, alleged on Wednesday that old photographs and video clips of his daughter were being circulated on social medi ... read..

"Indira Gandhi donated her jewellery in 1962 war...": Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi's "mangalsutra jibe"

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala ) | April 24, 2024 4:00:38 PM IST

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'mangalsutra jibe', Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had donated her jewellery in the 1962 India-China war while he also questioned the whether an ... read..

Plea in SC for SIT probe into alleged quid pro arrangement between corporates and political parties through electoral bonds

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:00:36 PM IST

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged instances of quid pro quo arrangements between corporates and political parties through electoral bonds donations. ... read..

Emergency procurement powers help Army to modernise itself: Army Chief General Manoj Pande

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:00:34 PM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Wednesday said that emergency procurement powers given by the government has helped the force to modernise itself. ... read..

"A victim of conspiracy": Councillor father of Hubballi victim claims old pics, clips being circulated to defame daughter

Hubballi (Karnataka) | April 24, 2024 4:00:32 PM IST

Niranjan Hiremath, the Congress councillor and father of 23-year-old Neha Hiremath, who was stabbed to death by a stalker on her college campus, alleged on Wednesday that old photographs and video clips of his daughter were being circulated on social medi ... read..

MP: Women's group repurpose used flowers in temples, turn them into incense sticks, gulal

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 4:00:22 PM IST

Bringing their innovative side to the fore, a group of women is repurposing flowers offered in temples to make incense sticks and 'Gulal in the Chhatarpur district. ... read..

"Akbaruddin Owaisi and Asaduddin Owaisi are poisoning people's minds": Says Madhavi Latha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 24, 2024 4:00:18 PM IST

BJP candidate for Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha, criticized AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi and AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi on Wednesday, accusing them of "poisoning people's minds." ... read..

"Congress' manifesto does not talk about wealth redistribution, snatching of mangalsutra": Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:00:15 PM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that there has been no mention of the wealth redistribution in his party's manifesto adding that it is a desperate attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to divert the attention of people as they are aware a ... read..

"It makes clear Congress' mindset": BJP's Annamalai on Sam Pitroda's remarks on wealth redistribution

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 4:00:13 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu Chief K Annamalai on Wednesday said that Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's remark on the redistribution of wealth makes clear what the Congress mindset is. ... read..

"If you are a small shopkeeper, Congress will take away 55 per cent of your shop": BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 3:59:59 PM IST

After the Congress party distanced itself from the remarks made by Sam Pitroda on the inheritance tax, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday said the opposition party can issue thousands of clarifications but their dubious ga ... read..

Sunetra Pawar gets clean chit in Rs 25,000 crore MSCB 'scam' case; Sena (UBT) leader takes swipe at BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 3:59:57 PM IST

Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) gave a clean chit to Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was named as the ruling NDA's surprise pick for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra ... read..

Centre stopped privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel plant: BJP leader CM Ramesh

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:58 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP Anakapalli Lok Sabha candidate CM Ramesh said that the Centre has stopped the privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel plant after an internal discussion. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act will be repealed, if TDP voted to power: Chandrababu Naidu

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:56 PM IST

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu said that if his party comes to power Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act will be rescinded. He added that if the act comes into force the people have no security on their lands. ... read..

Jalore Lok Sabha constituency: Former Rajasthan CM's son to face BJP's Lumbaram Chaudhary

Jalore (Rajasthan) | April 24, 2024 12:00:54 PM IST

The Jalore Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan. ... read..

Mumbai Crime Branch recovers evidence against Amol Bishnoi, key suspect in Salman Khan firing case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 12:00:50 PM IST

In the case of firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence, Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered strong evidence against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi, and hence, both are the main conspirators and have been made the most ... read..

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar opens Low Vision Clinic for visually impaired patients

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 24, 2024 12:00:40 PM IST

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar opened a Low Vision Clinic for patients with severe visual impairments on Wednesday. ... read..

LS Polls: Former CM Bhupesh Baghel to face BJP MP Santosh Pandey in Rajnandgaon constituency

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:36 PM IST

Rajnandgaon, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bastion for over three decades, along with two other Lok Sabha constituencies in Chhattisgarh will go to polls on April 26 in the second phase of General Elections. ... read..

Wildfire breaks out in forest area in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:32 PM IST

A wildfire broke out in the Somashila forest area in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district on Wednesday. ... read..

"Redistribution of wealth in interest of people-not super rich" says Sam Pitroda, advocates inheritance tax like law in India

By Siddharth Sharma Chicago | April 24, 2024 12:00:30 PM IST

Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has backed the party's stand on redistribution of wealth and advocated an inheritance tax law in the country. Emphasing the need for policy towards wealth redistribution, Pitroda elaborated on the concept o ... read..

"He can't digest a common labourer becoming CM": Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hits out at Uddhav Thackeray on 'neech' remark

Buldhana (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 12:00:24 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hit back at Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray for his alleged 'neech' remarks, saying "they can't digest if a common labourer becomes the CM". ... read..

Fire breaks out at plastic godown in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:22 PM IST

A fire broke out at a plastic godown near Renigunta in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district during the early hours of Wednesday. ... read..

"We are waiting to welcome him.": BJD's Baxipatra on Naveen Patnaik's election campaign kick off in Ganjam

Ganjam (Odisha) | April 24, 2024 12:00:18 PM IST

Bhrugu Baxipatra, BJD candidate from Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday said that his party chief and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's kick starting off election campaign from his home turf Hinjili today will enthuse the party cadre. ... read..

"Congress has decided to destroy India": Amit Malviya on Sam Pitroda's stand on redistribution of wealth

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 12:00:15 PM IST

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Wednesday came down heavily on the Congress party after Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda backed the party's stand on redistribution of wealth, saying "Congress has decided to destroy India." ... read..

"India is angry at PM Modi's comment...": Sam Pitroda, takes on PM for comments on Congress manifesto

By Sidharth Sharma Chicago | April 24, 2024 12:00:11 PM IST

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attack on Congress manifesto and 'mangalsutra jibe', Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda said the Prime Minister thinks that the Indian audience is a fool and can be manipulated easily adding that ... read..

"Would like to do a lot of developmental work for Meerut," says BJP's Arun Govil

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 12:00:07 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Arun Govil, BJP's Meerut candidate, has said that he would like to do a lot of developmental work for the city of Meerut and would focus on the traffic issue to improve the connectivity of the city. Wednesday is the ... read..

"Arrest Mamata Banerjee.." urges BJP leader Agnimitra Paul after Calcutta HC's judgement on WB job recruitment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 12:00:03 PM IST

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul demanded the arrest of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the Calcutta High Court's judgement that declared the entire panel of the 2016 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment null and void. ... read..

Chidambaram dares PM Modi to show 'appeasement' in Congress manifesto

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 11:59:59 AM IST

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to point out one paragraph in his party's manifesto that can be concluded as appeasement to a particular section. ... read..

MP: Following tradition Galantika tied for continuous Jalabhishek of Lord Mahakal at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 11:59:53 AM IST

In keeping with tradition at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's, Galantika (earthen pot) has been tied for continuous Jalabhishek of Baba Mahakal on Wednesday. ... read..

Posters of Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid speculation over Congress' candidate for LS polls 2024

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 11:59:44 AM IST

Even as the Congress party is yet to announce its candidate for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi constituency, posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared outside the party's of ... read..

BJP rips into Sam Pitroda's inheritance tax suggestion, Congress distances itself from comments

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:59:40 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Wednesday slammed Sam Pitroda over his remarks on the redistribution of wealth where the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress advocated an inheritance tax law in the country while Congress distanced itself from the commen ... read..

DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against highest threat level

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 7:59:06 AM IST

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level 6, an official statement said. ... read..

ASI ends survey at Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 7:59:04 AM IST

The ongoing survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Bhojshala Complex located in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, which started on March 22, ended on Tuesday. ... read..

"I don't see any objection": Congress leader Rashid Alvi defends Manmohan Singh's 2006 remark

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 6:59:40 AM IST

Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday defended former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks made in December 2006 that the minorities, particularly Muslim minorities, should have first claim on the country's resources. ... read..

Telangana: BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud files nomination from Bhuvanagiri Lok Sabha seat

Bhuvanagiri (Telangana) | April 24, 2024 6:59:35 AM IST

BJP's candidate from the Bhuvanagiri Lok Sabha seat, Boora Narsaiah Goud filed his nomination for Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Russian style of democracy": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on BJP's 'unopposed' victory in Surat

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 24, 2024 6:59:33 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday took a jibe at BJP after it won its first seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unopposed from Surat. ... read..

Person above 70 including transgender will get health cover of 5 lakh: JP Nadda

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 6:59:31 AM IST

Addressing a public rally in Rewa, BJP national president JP Nadda said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that any person above 70 years of age, including the transgender community will now be given a health cover of Rs 5 lakh. ... read..

BJP-led NDA to secure 12 plus seats in Assam, confident of good show in second phase: Sarbananda Sonowal

Silchar (Assam) | April 24, 2024 6:59:29 AM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that BJP-led NDA will secure 12 plus seats in Assam and he is confident of a good show in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 26. ... read..

Rajeev Chandrasekhar writes to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over unpaid dues to govt employees in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 24, 2024 5:59:42 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar wrote a letter to the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman over the issue of delayed pension and salary to the state government employees. ... read..

J-K: LeT terrorist 'Abu Hamza' behind Rajouri killing; police announce Rs 10 lakh bounty

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 24, 2024 5:59:40 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed that a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliated foreign terrorist with code name Abu Hamza was involved in the killing of a government employee in Kunda Tope Rajouri. ... read..

"We will open them through Supreme Court": AIDUF chief Badruddin Ajmal promises to reopen 750 madrasas in Assam

Karimganj (Assam) | April 24, 2024 5:59:35 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIDUF) Chief Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday said that he will be reopening 750 madrasas in Assam after winning the Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Thieves should not put allegations on us: WB BJP candidate Raju Bista hits out at Congress over EVM remark

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 5:59:33 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, Raju Bista came down heavily on the Congress over the party's EVM allegations against the BJP and said that "thieves," who have been caught stealing the entire nation in history should ... read..

"PDP has joined BJP as its 'C' team": NC leader Omar Abdullah

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 24, 2024 5:59:31 AM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah claimed that Mehbooba Mufti-led People's Democratic Party (PDP) has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as its 'C team'. ... read..

15 flights diverted from Delhi due to adverse weather conditions

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:59:25 AM IST

As many as 15 flights have been diverted from Delhi due to the adverse weather conditions in the national capital, Airport sources said. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP announces Tashi Gyalson as new candidate for Ladakh seat

Leh (Ladakh) | April 24, 2024 4:59:23 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced Tashi Gyalson, a former party general secretary of the Ladakh unit, as its candidate from the Ladakh constituency replacing its current MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal from the Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

Andhra CM interacts with YSRCP social media influencers in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 4:59:19 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday held an interaction with Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party's (YSRCP) social media influencers and unveiled a strategy for winning all 175 assembly seats. ... read..

INDIA alliance to gradually fade away: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Unakoti (Tripura) | April 24, 2024 3:59:06 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the time has come for the INDIA alliance to gradually fade away as people have become aware of their tactics aimed at confusing the populace. While addressing an election campaign for BJP candidate Kriti Singh D ... read..

"Constitution makers would have never thought a former PM talking of first rights on nation's assets by Muslims": Bihar Deputy CM

Patna (Bihar) | April 24, 2024 3:59:05 AM IST

Vijay Kumar Sinha, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister on Tuesday slammed the Congress and said that the makers of the Constitution would have never imagined that a former Prime Minister of the nation would say that the Muslims have the first right on assets of ... read..

Opposition leaders target BJP as campaigning peaks for second phase of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 2:58:53 AM IST

Campaigning has peaked for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 with opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc hitting out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Prime Minister's "mangalsutra" remark, over the BJP's Surat MP winning u ... read..

Delhi: 8 injured as wall of house collapses due to sudden rain, storm in Malviya Nagar

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 2:58:49 AM IST

As many as eight people were injured after a wall of a house collapsed due to the sudden rainfall and storm in the Malviya Nagar area of the national capital on Tuesday evening. ... read..

LS polls: Riding on development, welfare; BJP eyes retaining Aligarh against challenge of anti-incumbency, INDIA bloc

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 2:58:47 AM IST

Aligarh, one of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha constituencies is all set to vote on April 26, the second phase of the general elections. ... read..

AIDUF to contest three seats in Assam, support non-BJP candidates in rest: Rafiqul Islam

Guwahati (Assam) | April 24, 2024 1:59:12 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam said that apart from fighting in three Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, it would support any strong candidate against the BJP in the remaining 11 seats. ... read..

"One of the Gaddars...": Mamata claims BJP leader tried to assassinate nephew Abhishek

Birbhum (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 1:59:08 AM IST

In a sensational charge at the principal Opposition party in the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed a BJP leader wanted to kill her nephew and the general secretary of the ruling Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee. ... read..

MCD seeks EC's permission for Delhi mayoral polls on April 26

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 1:59:06 AM IST

The Delhi Municipal Corporation has sent a formal request to the Election Commission seeking permission to conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor on April 26. ... read..

"Modi Ji's mental health has been disturbed": Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 1:59:04 AM IST

Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat and former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that PM Modi's mental health has been dis ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi reaffirms Congress promise on caste survey, assures ST status for Kadugolla community

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:59:46 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that her party is committed to conduct caste survey if it is elected to power at Centre and Kadugolla community in Karnataka will be included among Scheduled Tribes (ST). ... read..

Eminent economist Sanjeev Sanyal to deliver Prof. Sarat Mahanta Memorial lecture on May 1

Guwahati (Assam) | April 23, 2024 10:59:44 PM IST

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Centre's Economic Advisory Council and an eminent economist, will deliver the 9th Professor Sarat Mahanta Memorial Lecture on May 1 at the Royal Global University auditorium in Guwahati. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers to Lord Hanuman at 'Parmarth Niketan' in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 10:59:39 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers to Lord Hanuman at 'Parmarth Niketan,' a revered ashram in Rishikesh on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. ... read..

LS polls: MCD offers eye-popping discounts at eateries, shops to push voter turnout

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:59:37 PM IST

To ensure a robust turnout and polling numbers in the Lok Sabha elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has adopted a raft of measures, including offering eye-popping discounts at various restaurants and markets. ... read..

We are 'mathematically' ahead: BJP's CN Manjunath confident of victory in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:59:27 PM IST

Renowned cardiologist Dr Cholenahally Nanjappa Manjunath, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from the Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency in Karnataka, is confident of winning the seat against Congress leader DK Suresh in the Lok Sabha el ... read..

"...She's afraid they'll support PM Modi": Amit Shah takes jibe at CM Mamata Banerjee

Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:04:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee , saying she stops PM Modi's schemes from reaching the people as she's afraid they'll support him. ... read..

People's experience is that Rahul is not a serious politician: Kerala CM Vijayan

Kannur (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 10:04:08 PM IST

As the voting day in Kerala for the 2024 election nears, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday continued his attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a non-serious and immature politician. ... read..

Ujjain Congress candidate Mahesh Parmar protests Shipra river pollution, takes vow to clean river

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:04:03 PM IST

In a bold act of protest against the pollution of the Shipra River, Congress' Ujjain Lok Sabha seat candidate Mahesh Parmar on Tuesday took a dip in the river and sat in the overflowing drain water entering the river. ... read..

Rajnath Singh slams Congress over their anti-minority remarks on PM Modi

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:03:58 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday attacked the Congress saying it had a history of dividing society based on religion. The defence minister was speaking in a rally in Gautambudh Nagar on Tuesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP chief JP Nadda holds meeting with party leaders to review voter turnout in Phase 1

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:03:19 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda held a meeting with his party leaders at his residence late on Monday night to review the voter turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Nadda also discussed strategies to increase voters' as well as leaders' ... read..

"Electoral headwinds in BJP's favour": Kiren Rijiju campaigns in Darjeeling, flays Rahul over 'redistribution' pitch

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:03:03 PM IST

Claiming that the political headwinds and public mood were in favour of the BJP going into the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha in Bengal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday exuded confidence that his party will retain the Darjeeling constitu ... read..

WB: Massive fire breaks out at multi-storey building in North Howrah; no casualties reported

Howrah (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:03:01 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a multi-storied building in the North Howrah district on Tuesday. ... read..

AICTE launches scheme to strengthen Indian Knowledge System

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:02:59 PM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman, Professor TG Sitharam, inaugurated the AICTE Distinguished Professional Scheme (DPS) to foster research and innovation and strengthen the Indian Knowledge System. ... read..

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Congress tries to appease SDPI for vote bank, says Dakshina Kannada BJP candidate Brijesh Chowta

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:02:54 PM IST

Karnataka: In the lead-up to the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Brijesh Chowta, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Dakshina Kannada, criticized the ruling party in the state, alleging that the Congress consistently seeks to appease t ... read..

Excise Policy case: Delhi Court extends judicial custody of Kejriwal, K Kavitha till May 7

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:02:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday extended judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha in the excise policy case till May 7. ... read..

"Attempt to break nation, insult of Ambedkar...": PM Modi attacks Congress over 'constitution-forced-on-Goans' remark of its candidate

Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 10:02:23 PM IST

Strongly refuting Congress allegations that BJP would change the constitution if returned to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the opposition party over remarks of its south Goa candidate pertaining to constitutional provisions comi ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on JMM plea against Lokpal order directing CBI probe into party properties

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:01:51 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea moved by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) against a Lokapal order directing the CBI to investigate the party's properties and restrained Lokapal of India from taking any further steps till the next date ... read..

"INDI alliance members have betrayed nation...": UP CM Yogi

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:01:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the Congress and INDIA bloc members of betraying the country by presenting a "deceitful manifesto." ... read..

"Listening to Hanuman Chalisa a crime...": PM Modi brings up Karnataka assault to shred Congress

Tonk (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 10:01:08 PM IST

Invoking the alleged recent assault on a shopkeeper listening to a recital of the Hanuman Chalisa in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said chanting to the glory of the Hindu deity was a 'crime' in the Congress-ruled state. ... read..

"Retirement plan ready": Congress' Manickam Tagore takes swipe at PM Modi

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 10:00:40 PM IST

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP at the Centre, Congress leader Manickam Tagore claimed on Tuesday that his party faces a resounding defeat in Rajasthan and elsewhere in North India, also known as the heartland. ... read..

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:35 PM IST

The national capital experienced a sudden change in weather as rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday evening. ... read..

SC suspends sentence of Congress MLA in Odisha in corruption case

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:18 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of Mohammed Moquim, a Congress MLA from Cuttack-Barabati constituency in Odisha, in a corruption case. ... read..

Centre receives seven bids to set up giga-scale battery manufacturing facilities under PLI ACC scheme

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:11 PM IST

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has received bids from seven bidders under global tender for the re-bidding of Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing announced on January 24, 2024, an official rele ... read..

India successfully tests new 250 km strike range air-launched ballistic missile in Andamans

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 9:59:58 PM IST

In a major capability boost, Indian Air Force has carried out a successful test firing of an air-launched ballistic missile that can hit targets at over 250 Kms. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu graces 4th Convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 9:59:53 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced and addressed the 4th convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. ... read..

"As long as my mothers and sisters are with me...": PM Modi counters Cong leader's threat to 'break' his head

Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 9:59:48 PM IST

Terming the country's 'Nari Shakti' (women power) as his 'Raksha Kavach' (protective shield), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as long as the 'mothers and sisters' are with him, the Opposition's attempts to peddle its 'agenda' against him woul ... read..

Two children killed in gas cylinder explosion at slum in Punjab's Bathinda, relief measures underway

Bathinda (Punjab) | April 23, 2024 9:59:43 PM IST

Two children were killed and another suffered severe injuries in a fire that broke out after a domestic gas cylinder explosion at a slum in Punjab's Bathinda in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Char Dham Yatra 24': Devbhoomi to welcome pilgrims with special emphasis on medical care

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 9:59:25 PM IST

Preparations for the revered Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand have officially begun with a special focus on improving health services on the Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham Yatra routes. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi visits late Kunwar Sarvesh Singh's residence to condole his demise

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 9:59:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the residence of late BJP candidate Kunwar Sarvesh Kumar Singh in Moradabad on Tuesday to offer his condolences to the bereaved family members. ... read..

"Cradled Article 370 like a baby for 70 years": Amit Shah tears into Cong over handling of J-K issue

Akola (Maharashtra) | April 23, 2024 9:59:07 PM IST

In an unsparing attack on the Congress over its alleged handling of the Jammu and Kashmir issue and not settling it decisively during its decades in power at the Centre, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the grand old party held on to Article ... read..

SC objects to Allopathic doctors prescribing expensive, unnecessary medicines; says "IMA needs to put it's house in order"

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 4:00:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a strong objection to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for alleged unethical acts where medicines are prescribed, which are "expensive and unnecessary," saying the association needs to "put its house in order." ... read..

"Modi guarantees means guarantee of lies": MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 4:00:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Narendra Modi stating that the latter is the first prime Minister of the country who did nothing about his promises made during 2014 general elections and "Modi guarantee means gua ... read..

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