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Aditya Srivastava bags top position in Civil Service examinations; elated family celebrates proud moment

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2024 12:28:53 AM IST

Aditya Srivastava, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, scooped the top rank of the Civil Services Examination 2023 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). ... read..

"Chanda do', dhandha lo": Randeep Surjewala slams BJP over electoral bonds

Dimapur (Nagaland) | April 17, 2024 12:28:45 AM IST

Congress MP and general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the electoral bonds and said that electoral bonds have to be investigated by the next government through the agency of a Supreme Cou ... read..

"Always wanted to be part of solution": UPSC rank holder from J-K

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 17, 2024 12:28:40 AM IST

Reflecting upon her journey in securing the 7th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, Anmol Rathore, hailing from Jammu, said that she always wanted to be a part of the solution to make a difference. ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur accuses Congress of endangering India's sovereignty, highlights Katchatheevu island issue

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 17, 2024 12:28:38 AM IST

Referring to the row over the Katchatheevu island, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday accused the Congress of endangering India's sovereignty and national interests. ... read..

CM Yogi congratulates candidates who cleared UPSC civil service exams

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2024 12:28:34 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the successful candidates of the UPSC Exam following the announcement of the results on Tuesday. ... read..

UP CM Yogi holds roadshow for BJP candidate in Saharanpur

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2024 12:28:32 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a massive roadshow on Tuesday in support of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Raghav Lakhanpal in Saharanpur ... read..

"Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into open jail...,": Mehbooba Mufti as she announces poll agenda of her party

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 17, 2024 12:28:30 AM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday announced her party's poll agenda and said that Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into an "open jail." ... read..

People's trust in PM Modi assures massive victory for BJP in LS polls, says Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | April 17, 2024 12:28:28 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that BJP candidates in both Lok Sabha seats will win with a huge majority due to the trust of the people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. ... read..

Two held for VHP leader's murder in Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 17, 2024 12:28:26 AM IST

The Punjab Police on Tuesday said that they have arrested two people who were part of a terror module backed by Pakistan-based terrorists, in connection with the murder case of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Bagga. ... read..

Mutts play major role in Karnataka, have followers in different castes, communities

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) | April 16, 2024 11:29:24 PM IST

Mutts are religious institutions, many of which were established several centuries ago. In Karnataka, there are thousands of big and small mutts followed by different castes and communities, such as Lingayats, Vokkaligas, Kurubas, Valmikis, Nayakas and Ma ... read..

"Continuous and consistent effort": UPSC exam rank holder Shivam Kumar breaks down strategies

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 11:29:22 PM IST

Reflecting on his journey to securing the 19th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, Shivam Kumar, hailing from Bihar's Samastipur, said that only consistency can lead to success. ... read..

Four convicts get life sentence for murdering police constable in 2012

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 11:29:18 PM IST

A Delhi court awarded life imprisonment to four men for killing an on duty police constable in 2012. They also got seven years of imprisonment for an attempt to kill two people, including a police officer. ... read..

After a year of ethnic clashes, Manipur hopes for fresh start as LS polls come around

Imphal (Manipur) | April 16, 2024 11:29:13 PM IST

Racked, bloodied and wounded by ethnic clashes for close to a year, Manipur will poll for a fresh start and lasting peace as the Lok Sabha elections come around in the volatile Northeast state on April 19. ... read..

UPSC aspirants given right environment, test series, mock interviews, says Jamia Millia's Coaching Academy director

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 11:29:05 PM IST

Professor Samira Bano, the Officiating Director and Academic Counsellor of the Residential Coaching Academy, elaborated on how the students are trained at the academy to prepare for the civil service examinations. ... read..

"We oppose fencing of Myanmar border, suspension of FMR": MNF candidate Vanlalvena

Aizawl (Mizoram) | April 16, 2024 11:29:01 PM IST

Mizo National Front (MNF) leader and Lok Sabha candidate K Vanlalvena has said that the Centre's announcement of fencing the border along Myanmar and suspending the Free Move Regime. ... read..

Indian voters have tendency to surprise, Congress leaders working hard: Sam Pitroda

Chicago | April 16, 2024 11:28:59 PM IST

Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has expressed confidence of Congress and INDIA bloc doing well in the Lok Sabha elections and said that Indian voters have a tendency to surprise. ... read..

Gaurav Bhatia Defamation suit: Delhi HC orders to takedown X Posts and YouTube videos made out private

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 11:28:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered to take down posts on X Posts/Tweets alleging that Senior Advocate and BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia was "beaten up" by lawyers at Noida Court. ... read..

ECI directs Andhra Pradesh govt that MCC will be applicable to government advisors too

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 11:28:55 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has directed the Andhra Pradesh government that the Model Code of Conduct will be applicable to the private advisors to the state government mutatis mutandis (with necessary changes) as applicable to ministers of the gover ... read..

"Where is transparency...," Ashok Gehlot on PM Modi's remarks on Electoral bonds

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 16, 2024 11:28:49 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has asked Prime Minister Modi about the "transparency" in electoral bonds. ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee holds roadshow in Siliguri in support of TMC's Darjeeling candidate Gopal Lama

Siliguri (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 11:28:44 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held a roadshow at Siliguri in support of TMC's Darjeeling constituency candidate Gopal Lama. ... read..

Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | April 16, 2024 11:28:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Perpetrators conducted recce of Salman Khan's residence before firing, says Mumbai Crime Branch

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 11:28:40 PM IST

In a major development in the probe into the firing at Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Bandra on Sunday, the Mumbai Crime Branch said the perpetrators initially conducted a recce of the actor's residence before opening fire. ... read..

Public looking for change: Congress' Arunachal West candidate on BJP's prospects in LS polls

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 11:28:38 PM IST

Congress' Arunachal West Lok Sabha candidate Nabam Tuki on Tuesday said people are unhappy with the present BJP government and are looking for a change. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends greetings to people on Ram Navami eve

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 16, 2024 11:28:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended wishes to the people on the eve of Ram Navami and asked them to emulate Lord Ram's ideals in life. ... read..

J-K: India's very own 'Charlie Chaplin' launches voter awareness drive from Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 16, 2024 11:28:32 PM IST

Rajan Kumar, a small-time actor who has build quite a reputation of mimicking the great Charlie Chaplin, is on a mission these days. He launched a nationwide voter awareness programme on Tuesday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Karnataka Govt getting inspired by DMK's anti-Hindu political culture": Tejasvi Surya

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 11:28:26 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya launched a fierce attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging that it is adopting the political culture of the DMK, the ruling party of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, which he accused of be ... read..

ECI acted on BJP's 38 complaints; addressed 51 grievances of Congress since enforcement of MCC

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 9:29:41 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday listed action taken by poll body since enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) from March 16, 2024, with the announcement of the general elections to the Lok Sabha. ... read..

"PM Modi has always given special treatment to people of Tamil Nadu": JP Nadda

Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2024 9:29:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always given special treatment to the people of Tamil Nadu, adding that this state always remains in the heart of PM Modi. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi has not replied to whatever they have received...," Pralhad Joshi on electoral bond

Hubballi (Karnataka) | April 16, 2024 9:29:25 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dharwad Lok Sabha Seat Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that the electoral bonds scheme is "the biggest corruption scandal and said that the INDIA bloc has received as ... read..

Sainik School Punglwa holds investiture ceremony for academic session 2023-24

Kohima (Nagaland) | April 16, 2024 9:29:23 PM IST

The investiture ceremony for the Sainik School Punglwa for the academic session 2023-24 was held on Tuesday. ... read..

EC bans Congress' Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 9:29:16 PM IST

The Election Commission on Tuesday banned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48-hours over his alleged "derogatory remarks" against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini. ... read..

VVPAT cross-verification: "We know what happened when there were ballot papers, we haven't forgotten," says SC

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 9:29:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing pleas seeking seeking cross-verification of the votes cast with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) raised doubts about the petitioners contentions about the feasibility of the physical counting of votes ... read..

"Govt will provide assistance to victims": WB CM to victims of Odisha bus accident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 8:31:31 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the bus accident in neighbouring Odisha on Tuesday and said her government would provide assistance to those affected by the mishap. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination for Guna Lok Sabha seat

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 8:31:25 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia filed his nomination papers for the Guna parliamentary seat on Tuesday for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Fire breaks out in two-storey clustered structure in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 8:31:08 PM IST

A fire broke out in a two-storey clustered structure in the Budhwar Peth area of Pune city in Maharashtra on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

LS polls: Fishermen in Dakshin Kannada weigh-in support for PM Modi; appreciate central schemes, initiatives

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | April 16, 2024 8:31:06 PM IST

Lauding Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, the fishermen community in Dakshin Kannada district has affirmed confidence in the promises assured for them by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its election manifesto. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP aims to continue its dominance in Tripura West

Tripura West (Tripura) | April 16, 2024 8:30:56 PM IST

As the general elections draw near, the political landscape of the country is buzzing with anticipation. One of the constituencies that will be closely watched is Tripura West. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi calls electoral bonds "biggest haftebaazi" scheme, asks "Why were names kept hidden?"

Kozhikode (Kerala) | April 16, 2024 8:30:51 PM IST

Calling the electoral bonds the "biggest haftebaazi" scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned as to why the names of donors were kept hidden by the ruling BJP government if the scheme was meant to ensure transparency in the election proc ... read..

"Congress has never respected the Constitution," says Sarbananda Sonowal

By Amit Kumar

Naharkatia (Assam) | April 16, 2024 8:30:44 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Dibrugarh Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comment that the RSS and the BJP are trying to destroy India's Constitution and change it. ... read..

Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai condoles death of Kannada actor Dwarakish

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 16, 2024 8:30:36 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday condoled the death of veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish who passed away at his home in Bengaluru after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Encounter breaks out between police, Naxals in Kanker; two personnel injured

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | April 16, 2024 8:30:33 PM IST

Two security personnel sustained injuries after an encounter broke out between the police and Naxalites in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. ... read..

Don't vote for the corrupt Congress party: Nirmala Sitharaman

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 16, 2024 8:30:28 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged the voters of Rajasthan not to support the Congress party as it is 'corrupt'. ... read..

"Now going around world with begging bowl": PM Modi invokes Pak as he tears into Cong in Bihar's Purnea

Purnea (Bihar) | April 16, 2024 8:30:19 PM IST

Invoking neighbouring Pakistan to take a swipe at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday the country, which used to strike India and pose a grave threat to the security of fellow citizens under the grand old party, has been going aroun ... read..

Punjab: Two Pak-based operatives arrested in connection with Vikas Prabhakar murder case

Rupnagar (Punjab) | April 16, 2024 8:30:12 PM IST

The Rupnagar Police, in a joint operation with the state special operating cell (SSOC) in Mohali, arrested two Pakistan-backed operatives in connection with a high-profile murder case. ... read..

"DMK and its ally Congress have got the patent in corruption...": Rajnath Singh in Tamil Nadu

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2024 8:30:06 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its INDIA bloc partner Congress of "corruption and dynastic politics," adding that both parties have taken a "patent in corruption". ... read..

"TMC has given permission to Bangladeshis, Rohingyas to change demography in Bengal": PM Modi

Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 8:30:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that Trinamool Congress has given permission to illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants to change the demography of West Bengal and disturb law and order in the state to boost its vote bank. ... read..

"Fight is not BJP vs Congress but for country's existence, present and future," says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:58 PM IST

After filing nomination from Guna parliamentary seat on Tuesday, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the upcoming Lok Sabha election is not BJP vs Congress but for the country's existence, present and ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging decision to dissolve Maulana Azad Education Foundation

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 8:29:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that had sought quashing of Ministry of Minority Affairs's decision to dissolve the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF). ... read..

BJP North Goa candidate Shripad Naik files nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections

Panaji (Goa) | April 16, 2024 8:29:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the North Goa constituency, Shripad Y. Naik on Tuesday filed his nomination papers at Panaji. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 18 Naxals killed in Bastar encounter

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:45 PM IST

A total of 18 Naxals were killed and three security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, which lies in the Bastar region, police said. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Police camps encourage villagers in unsurveyed Abujhmad to vote in Lok Sabha polls

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:42 PM IST

As every election throws up the challenge of conducting polls in Abujhmad which is located in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, the camps of security forces posted in the area are boosting confidence among villagers and motivating them to participate in the b ... read..

"BJP unable to provide employment to youth, will be defeated in elections": Dimple Yadav

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:38 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will be defeated in the upcoming polls over its "failure in governance," adding that it is unable to provide employment to the youth. ... read..

JNU students observe strike, demand gender justice, representation in committees

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 8:29:36 PM IST

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday observed a strike over a slew of issues including commercialisation of campus, delay in sexual harassment inquiries, the student union claimed. ... read..

BJP chief JP Nadda holds roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi

Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2024 8:29:33 PM IST

While holding a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi, BJP national president JP Nadda launched a scathing attack on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) calling it a "corrupt" party. ... read..

Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency: BJP's Nitin Gadkari confident of third straight victory, to face Congress' Vikas Thakre on April 19

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 8:29:31 PM IST

Nagpur, one of the 48 parliamentary constituencies of Maharashtra, will go to polls on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

UP deputy CM hails PM Modi after prominent Oppn leaders join BJP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:25 PM IST

In a further shot in the arm for the BJP going into the Lok Sabha elections, prominent leaders from several Opposition parties joined the ruling party at the Centre in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. ... read..

"After 500 years, Ram Lalla will celebrate his birthday in temple not tent": Amit Shah

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | April 16, 2024 8:29:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that after 500 years, Ram Lalla will celebrate his birthday within the temple premises rather than in a temporary tent. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds roadshow in Agartala in support of Congress' Tripura West candidate

Agartala (Tripura) | April 16, 2024 8:29:10 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday held a roadshow in support of Congress' Tripura West Lok Sabha poll candidate Asish Kumar Saha and INDIA bloc candidate for Ramnagar assembly by-polls Ratan Das in Agartala. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 29 Naxals killed in Bastar encounter

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | April 16, 2024 8:29:08 PM IST

A total of 29 Naxals were killed and three security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, which lies in the Bastar region, officials said. ... read..

31 students from Jamia Millia's residential academy clears civil services exams

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 8:29:06 PM IST

As many as 31 students from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), cleared the Civil Services Main Exam, 2023. ... read..

Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Police register case against Anmol Bishnoi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 5:29:18 PM IST

A case has been registered against Anmol Bishnoi in connection with the firing incident outside the house of actor Salman Khan, police said. ... read..

"Mehbooba Mufti needs to understand that Tricolour is immortal and will always stay": Amit Shah

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 16, 2024 5:29:16 PM IST

Recalling the remarks made by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Mehbooba Mufti in 2017 that "there will be no one to shoulder the Indian flag in Kashmir" if Article 370 is scrapped, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the Peoples Democratic Pa ... read..

Robert Vadra hints at joining politics, says, "People from Haryana have been requesting me to contest"

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 5:29:14 PM IST

Congress National General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, Robert Vadra, has hinted about a political debut in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Stating that while he has attempted to stay away from politics he has not ruled out entering the ele ... read..

Meghalaya: India's toughest unmotorable polling station, Nongrait, braces for polling on April 19

Cherapunji (Meghalaya) | April 16, 2024 5:29:10 PM IST

India's toughest unmotorable polling station, Nongrait, is ready for polling in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 19. ... read..

Not scared of those opposing CAA for political benefits: PM Modi in Purnea rally

Purnea (Bihar) | April 16, 2024 5:28:59 PM IST

Accusing opposition parties of "vote-bank politics", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that those opposing CAA for political benefits need to know that he will not be scared nor will he bow down. ... read..

Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed near Namdhang; one personnel injured

Shivasagar (Assam) | April 16, 2024 5:28:57 PM IST

At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle of the security force at Namdang area in Margherita bordering Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, the officials said. ... read..

"We are going to win 20/20...," Congress's Chennithala says UDF will sweep LS polls in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 16, 2024 5:28:55 PM IST

With the date of polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha election nearing in Kerala, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday exuded confidence in winning all 20 parliamentary seats in the state. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh files nomination from Rajgarh seat for Lok Sabha elections

Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 5:28:48 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress' stalwart Digvijaya Singh filed nomination papers from the Rajgarh parliamentary seat on Tuesday for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Their efforts will shape the future of our nation": PM Modi congratulates all candidates who cleared UPSC Civil Services exam

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 5:28:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Service exams and said those who could not clear should remember that this isn't the end of their journey, adding that there are chances ahead to succeed in the exams. ... read..

Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka witnesses intense face-off between BJP, Congress

Tumkur (Karnataka) | April 16, 2024 5:28:35 PM IST

As the election fervour intensifies in Karnataka, Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency in close proximity to Bangalore is witnessing a showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. ... read..

We have obtained all requisite sanction: Delhi Police informs Court in Newsclick case

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 5:28:29 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday informed the Patiala House Court of Delhi that it has obtained all the requisite sanction under section 45 of UAPA and under Section 196 CrPC for the prosecution of the accused in the NewsClick Case. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal moves court seeking permission to consult his doctor; ED to file response

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 5:28:21 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved to court, seeking permission to consult his regular doctor through video conferencing. It is said that his blood sugar is fluctuating, and he wants to consult his regular doctor. ... read..

Lok Sabha Elections: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita to campaign for AAP in Gujarat

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 5:28:15 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party has named Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the list of 40 star campaigners for the Lok Sabha election campaign in Gujarat. ... read..

Minor fire breaks out North Block, no casualties

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 4:29:00 PM IST

A minor fire broke out on Tuesday on the second floor of the North Block, located in the high-security Raisina Hills. ... read..

Minor fire breaks out at North Block, no casualties

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 4:28:55 PM IST

A minor fire broke out on Tuesday on the second floor of the North Block, located in the high-security Raisina Hills. ... read..

Not scared of those opposing CAA for political benefits: PM Modi in Purnia rally

Purnia (Bihar) | April 16, 2024 4:28:53 PM IST

Not just election posters, Meghalaya flooded with tourists ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Cherapunji (Meghalaya) | April 16, 2024 4:28:51 PM IST

While the country gears up for the first phase of polling on April 19, Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is experiencing a significant influx of tourists. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh BJP Minority Morcha's initiative to prevent bogus voting in Lok Sabha election

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 4:28:47 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party Uttar Pradesh Minority Morcha has said that it will depute women from the Muslim community as agents in the minority dominant polling booths to combat bogus voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena likely to get Thane seat, announcement expected soon

Thane (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 4:28:41 PM IST

The Mahayuti of the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP appears to have ironed out the creases in their alliance in Maharashtra. Sources have told ANI that the Yuti will now see a candidate from Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena contest from the prestigious Thane Lok ... read..

"Nothing he ever says makes sense": BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Rahul Gandhi's allegation on electoral bonds

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 16, 2024 4:28:37 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Tuesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should be the last person to talk about corruption. He was reacting to Rahul 's allegation that the electoral bond scheme is ... read..

UPSC announces results for CSE 2023: Aditya Srivastava secures 1st position

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 4:28:34 PM IST

The Union Public Service Commission on Tuesday announced the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023. ... read..

"Electoral bond was institutionalised corruption": Congress' Manish Tewari

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 3:30:29 PM IST

Countering Prime Minister Modi's remark on the Electoral Bonds scheme, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday alleged that the scheme was the most institutionalised corruption that can be carried out in a democracy. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Guna ahead of nomination

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:30:15 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Guna parliamentary seat, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday offered prayers at Hanuman Temple ahead of filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Moradabad and Rampur constituencies: BJP eyes strongholds of SP in 2024 elections

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:29:57 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party will be eyeing the Rampur and Moradabad constituencies, which are considered strongholds of the Samajwadi Party as it won both seats in the 2019 general elections. ... read..

Protecting India's constitution, values is paramount in this LS poll: Kerala CM Vijayan

Thrissur (Kerala) | April 16, 2024 3:29:53 PM IST

Terming the 2024 Lok Sabha election as the contest to protect India's constitution and values, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that the main question before the voters in Kerala is whether they want victory for the Left Democratic F ... read..

Ayodhya Ram Mandir to celebrate Ram Navami with great fervour, 56 types of Bhog Prasad to be offered

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:29:49 PM IST

Ahead of the last day of Chaitra Navratri and the occasion of Ram Navami, Ayodhya has geared up for the magnificent celebrations at the Ram Janambhoomi Temple. 56 types of Bhog Prasad will also be offered to Ram Lala. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari condemns police at Kamal Nath's residence

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:29:40 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the administration over police arriving at former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's residence in Chhindwara and said "democracy is being murdered in the country." ... read..

Lok Sabha poll campaign: PM Modi in Gaya says, RJD has given Bihar- only 'jungle raj', corruption

Gaya (Bihar) | April 16, 2024 3:29:38 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the "second name" for the opposition party in Bihar was corruption. ... read..

Ganderbal boat tragedy: J-K LG Manoj Sinha and PDP chief Mufti express grief over loss of lives

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 16, 2024 3:29:34 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal on Wednesday. ... read..

"Should apologize to Supreme Court": AAP leader Sanjay Singh attacks PM Modi over Electoral bonds remarks

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 3:29:23 PM IST

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark on Electoral Bond scheme, AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh said that the Prime Minister should apologize to the Supreme Court for defending the electoral bonds which was termed "unconstitutional and illegal ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP fields Abhijit Das against Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour; releases 12th list

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 3:29:19 PM IST

The BJP released its 12th list of seven candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday. The list comprises BJP candidates for seven Lok Sabha constituencies across Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. ... read..

Victory is "confirmed": Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu ahead of simultaneous polls

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:29:17 PM IST

Days ahead of the simultaneous Assembly elections and Lok Sabha polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in a freewheeling conversation with ANI, exuded confidence in winning the polls this time, saying that the voters have already made up ... read..

Gang who stole laptops, mobile phones busted in Delhi, 4 held

New Delhi | April 16, 2024 3:29:15 PM IST

Delhi police busted a gang of thieves and arrested four people for stealing laptops, iPads, mobile phones and other valuable items. ... read..

BJP president JP Nadda holds roadshow in TN's Ramanathapuram in support of former CM O Panneerselvam

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2024 3:29:11 PM IST

As Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on April 19 in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, BJP national president JP Nadda held a roadshow in Ramanathapuram constituency on Tuesday in support of former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is contesting as an independent ... read..

"We all have to bow to decision of Supreme Court": DK Shivakumar on PM Modi's remarks on electoral bonds

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 16, 2024 3:29:09 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the verdict of Supreme Court on the matter of electoral bonds should be respected as "it is the highest body and has to be respected". ... read..

"BJP is going to win Chhindwara seat," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2024 3:29:03 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday expressed happiness over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the state saying they are fortunate that the latter is arriving here. ... read..

Mortal remains of Indian student who died in US brought to Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2024 3:28:59 PM IST

The mortal remains of Indian student Mohammed Abdul Arfath, who was found dead in United States' Cleveland, earlier this month was brought to his residence in Hyderabad on Tuesday. ... read..

Ahead of polls, Indo-Nepal border sealed, movement closed till April 19: Uttarakhand Electoral Officer

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 16, 2024 3:28:53 PM IST

Ahead of the voting for five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand on April 19, the state's Chief Electoral Officer, BVR Purushottam, gave details on the arrangements and said that the Indo-Nepal border will be sealed from today and cross-border movement of peop ... read..

Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Two accused sent to custody of Mumbai Crime Branch till April 25

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2024 3:28:34 PM IST

In the latest development in the firing incident outside Salman Khan's Bandra house, Mumbai's Killa Court on Tuesday sent the two arrested accused to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch until April 25. ... read..

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