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"Extremely saddening...": Amit Shah expresses grief over school bus accident in Mahendragarh

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed condolences over Haryana's Mahendragarh bus accident that claimed the lives of five children and prayed for the "speedy recovery of the injured." ... read..

Former Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta joins BJP

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:07 PM IST

In another joining of a Congress leader into the BJP, former party spokesperson Rohan Gupta joined the ruling party at the Centre at its headquarters here on Thursday. ... read..

People's Liberation Front of India revival case: NIA arrests one during raids in Jharkhand, Assam

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:57:05 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual in connection with efforts to rejuvenate the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) after conducting extensive raids in Jharkhand and Assam, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

Kejriwal's PA Bibhav Kumar to challenge termination by Directorate of Vigilance in CAT: AAP legal team

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 2:56:58 PM IST

Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant (PA), Bibhav Kumar, is planning to move the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) against his termination from services by the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legal ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Jyotirao Phule on birth anniversary, says Congress "committed to his values of social justice"

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:53 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary on Thursday and said the Congress party is committed to the values of social justice shown by the latter. ... read..

Haryana: Five children killed, 15 injured as school bus overturns in Mahendragarh

Mahendragarh (Haryana) | April 11, 2024 1:58:49 PM IST

Five students were killed, and 15 others were injured after a private school bus they were travelling in overturned in Kanina town of Haryana's Mahendragarh district on Thursday, officials said. ... read..

Illicit liquor, drugs worth Rs 6 crore seized by Mizoram police ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Aizawl (Mizoram) | April 11, 2024 1:58:47 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Mizoram police conducted a massive operation against illicit liquor and drugs across the state and seized drugs, and illicit liquor worth over Rs 6 crore. Mizoram police also arrested 94 persons in connection with this. ... read..

Andhra: 13 children injured during Ugadi Utsavam celebrations in Kurnool

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | April 11, 2024 1:58:45 PM IST

Thirteen children sustained injuries after being electrocuted during Ugadi Utsavam celebrations in Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district, police said. ... read..

Congress failed to address concerns of small tea farmers: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Dibrugarh (Assam) | April 11, 2024 1:58:33 PM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who is contesting as a BJP candidate from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat in Assam, has said that Congress failed to address the concerns of the small tea farmers. ... read..

J-K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 11, 2024 1:58:31 PM IST

One terrorist was killed on Thursday in an encounter of security forces with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said. ... read..

Arrested in motivated manner after declaration of Lok Sabha poll schedule: Arvind Kejriwal to SC

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:58:27 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while approaching the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court judgement that dismissed his plea against arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and his subsequent remand in the excise policy case, has conte ... read..

"People will come and go": JJP's Dushyant Chautala on Nishan Singh's resignation

Panipat (Haryana) | April 11, 2024 1:58:16 PM IST

Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) chief and former deputy chief minister of Haryana Dushyant Chautala has said that the recent exit of the Nishan Singh, the party's Haryana unit chief, was all part and parcel of the election season ... read..

Mass gatherings at mosques for Eid-ul-Fitr 'namaz' mark festive celebrations nationwide

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:30 PM IST

Muslims are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and devotion, with large prayer gatherings organised in mosques and open grounds across the country. ... read..

Manipur: Assam Rifles recover Rs 13 lakh cash, arms and ammunition; one held

Ukhrul (Manipur) | April 11, 2024 12:58:27 PM IST

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Manipur police, claimed to have apprehended one person and recovered Rs 13,11,130 in cash from his possession. ... read..

Eid 2024: Leaders offer prayers, extend greetings on festival

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:21 PM IST

Several political leaders across the country extended their greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr and wished for unity, integrity and togetherness among the people. ... read..

BJP releases manifesto for Sikkim Assembly elections

Gangtok (Sikkim) | April 11, 2024 12:58:08 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda released the party's manifesto for the Sikkim Assembly Election at Gangtok on Thursday. ... read..

IMD conducts Pre-Cyclone Exercise for April-June 2024

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:04 PM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted the Pre-Cyclone Exercise for the season April-June 2024 under the chairmanship of Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD in hybrid mode at Mausam Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Vigilance department terminates service of Arvind Kejriwal's PA over pending criminal case

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:02 PM IST

Bibhav Kumar, personal assistant (PA) to jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been terminated from his services. An action in this regard has been taken up by the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV) in connection with a case pending against him for ... read..

President Murmu, PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:00 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their warm greetings to people in the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule, says, "his relentless efforts left indelible mark on society"

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary on Thursday and said that the social reformer's relentless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on society. ... read..

J-K: Massive fire breaks out in residential building in Bandipora

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 11, 2024 12:57:40 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a house in the Zalpora area of Sumbal in North Kashmir's Bandipora district on Thursday morning. ... read..

PMLA Adjudicating Authority confirms attachment of Rs 751 crore property of Congress-run AJL, Young India

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:38 PM IST

In a significant setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Adjudicating Authority has confirmed the attachment of over Rs 751 crore belonging to party-run Associated Journal Limited (AJL) and Y ... read..

Nominations for Phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls to begin tomorrow: ECI

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:57:30 PM IST

The filing of nominations for the third phase of the 2024 general elections will begin on Friday, the Election Commission said. ... read..

Trinamool leader takes Matua guru's name during oath to House, VP Dhankar asks her to follow set format: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:49 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Thakur, who was recently elected to the Upper House of Parliament, was made to take her oath again after she substituted the name of a Matua community guru in the place of "God" while talking oath of office, Rajya Sabha De ... read..

Congress President Kharge writes to President Murmu against 'privatisation' of Sainik schools

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:44 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding a complete rollback of the policy and the annulment of MoUs signed by the Centre to "privatise" Sainik schools. ... read..

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole claims 'attempt on life' after truck hits his car in Bhandara

Bhandara (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2024 10:57:40 AM IST

Following his miraculous escape on Tuesday after his car met with an accident in Bhandara district, Maharashtra State Congress President Nana Patole has alleged that a 'deliberate attempt' was made to dash his vehicle. ... read..

Kumaraswamy's only job is to criticize, says Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 11, 2024 10:57:38 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ridiculed JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy's style of politics on Wednesday, stating that his only job was to criticise. ... read..

Bank fraud: ED files prosecution complaint against two Delhi-based oil firm promoters

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:34 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Court (PMLA) against two promoters of a Delhi-based oil and gas integrated services provider firm under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA ... read..

Festive air at Nizamuddin, Jama Masjid as Eid spirit grips city

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 8:56:56 AM IST

An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market as Muslims filled the streets in bright attires to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. ... read..

Pune Police busts fake share trading racket, 5 arrested

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2024 7:57:25 AM IST

The Cyber Cell of Pimpri Chinchwad Police, Pune, busted a major share market fraud through which unsuspecting individuals were duped of several lakhs. The operation led to the apprehension of five individuals involved in the operation, an officer said. ... read..

"What was he trying to convey?": Acharya Krishnam hits out at Tejashwi over fish-eating video during Navratri; he clarifies

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 6:57:24 AM IST

Coming down heavily on RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, after he shared a video on his X handle in which he was purportedly seen tucking into a fish, expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam raised questions over t ... read..

MP: Former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at Vindhyawasini Mata Temple in Salkanpur

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 11, 2024 6:57:23 AM IST

Former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Vidisha, offered prayers on the second day of the Navratras at Vindhyawasini Mata Temple at Salkanpur, in the Sehore district. ... read..

LS polls: Cash distributed during Congress candidate Manickam's campaign in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2024 6:57:21 AM IST

Currency notes were distributed during an election campaign for the Congress's Virudhnagar candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, Manickam Tagore, an official said. ... read..

"We will surely win Hyderabad this time": BJP's Madhavi Latha on her chances against Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 11, 2024 5:57:23 AM IST

Pitted against a formidable rival in the form of AIMIM chief and four-time MP Asaduddin Owaisi in her debut electoral contest, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha, expressed confidence about her prospects going into the election. ... read..

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:57:20 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal region on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. ... read..

Hemant Soren has asked Champai Soren to vacate CM chair for wife Kalpana, claims BJP's Nishikant Dubey

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 11, 2024 3:57:16 AM IST

In a sensational claim, BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey said former chief minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren has asked his successor Champai Soren to vacate the chair for his wife, Kalpana Soren. ... read..

"People of Sandeshkhali will get justice if...": Suvendu after Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into atrocities on women, land-grab

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) | April 11, 2024 2:57:08 AM IST

Weighing in on the Calcutta High Court order, directing a CBI probe into alleged atrocities on women and land-grabbing in Sandeshkhali, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday said the people at the receiving end ... read..

With maiden order from ISRO, drone startup Garuda Aerospace forays into Space-Tech domain

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:57:30 AM IST

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has announced a significant collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as it marks its debut in the space-tech domain. This partnership signifies a milestone moment, with ISRO set to procure Garud ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out near village Basal, none hurt

Una (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 11:57:57 PM IST

A fire broke out near village Basal in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Wednesday. No loss of lives has been reported. ... read..

"Congress's game is over": Haryana CM on winning all Lok Sabha seats from Rajasthan

Alwar (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 11:57:47 PM IST

Amused by the 'Josh' of the people, after addressing a public meeting in Rajasthan's Alwar, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini exuded confidence in the BJP of winning all 25 seats in the state. ... read..

BJP files complaint against KS Eshwarappa for using PM Modi's photos during his election campaign

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 10, 2024 11:57:43 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party has written to the Election Commission to ensure that former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and party leader KS Eshwarappa does not use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo during his election campaign. ... read..

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Congress attacks Centre and ED after SC quashes money laundering case

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:57:42 PM IST

Feeling vindicated about its charges against the Enforcement Directorate that most of its cases against politicians were politically motivated, the Congress on Wednesday slammed the investigative agency after the Supreme Court of India quashed the ED's co ... read..

"Anil Baluni has a connection with Ramnagar since childhood," says CM Dhami

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 11:57:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday addressed a public meeting in support of BJP candidate from Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency Anil Baluni at Degree College Ground, Maldhanchaud Ramnagar. ... read..

"PM Modi has almost freed the country from Naxal menace," says Amit Shah

Gaya (Bihar) | April 10, 2024 11:57:34 PM IST

While addressing a public rally in Bihar's Gaya on Wednesday Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for curbing Naxalism and providing infrastructural boost to the country. ... read..

"I would consider my task done...": PM Modi opens up on his legacy ahead of seeking record third term

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:57:26 PM IST

Appreciating India's transformation in the fields of infrastructure, UPI, women empowerment and sustainable growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is a democracy, not just because it is mentioned in the Constitution, but also because it is i ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge and Telangana CM extend wishes on Eid-al-Fitr

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 10, 2024 11:58:36 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday extended his wishes on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. ... read..

Election Commission not allowing state govt to rebuild 1600 houses destroyed by cyclone in Jalpaiguri: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 11:57:23 PM IST

TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said that the state government wants to provide funds to rebuild the houses of 1600 families that were destroyed by the cyclone in Jalpaiguri, but the Election Commission is not allowing it. ... read..

Massive turnout at BJP rallies signifies people's faith in PM Modi: Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | April 10, 2024 11:58:38 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that people want Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government again, as evidenced by the massive turnout at election rallies, showcasing people's faith in the BJP and PM Modi. ... read..

IMD conducts Pre-Cyclone Exercise for April-June 2024

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:58:33 PM IST

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted Pre-Cyclone Exercise for the season April-June 2024 under the Chairmanship of Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD in Hybrid mode at Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi, on Wednesday. ... read..

"Our country will definitely give reply to those with such thinking": Kangana Ranaut on Digvijay Singh remarks on Katchatheevu island

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST

Responding to Congress leader Digvijay Singh's remarks that "who lives there" on Katchatheevu Island, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday said that people will give a befitting reply to such parties who have this mindset. ... read..

Revoking Article 370 has uprooted breeding ground for terrorism from valley: CM Yogi

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 10, 2024 11:58:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, said that the decision to revoke Article 370, a move led by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, has uprooted the breeding ground for terrorism from the valley and there is palpable e ... read..

Three independent MLAs move Himachal HC; Speaker Pathania defers resignation case for February 24

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 11:57:11 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday said that the three Independent MLAs who resigned earlier now fall under the preview of the "Anti-Defection Law." ... read..

"Whenever there is rise in abuses against me...": PM Modi gives 'formula' to understand election trend

Ramtek (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 11:58:26 PM IST

Taking a jibe at the INDIA bloc, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that whenever 'abuses' against him and his parents increase, one should understand that Bharatiya Janata Party is going to register a huge victory in the elections. ... read..

"PM Modi lies in the hearts of all common people," says Aparna Bisht Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 11:57:07 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparna Bisht Yadav lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and said that people from all sections of society trust him over development. ... read..

Congress' paanch nyay, 25 guarantees are for getting rid of Modi govt's "anyay kaal": Jairam Ramesh

Jorhat (Assam) | April 10, 2024 11:58:22 PM IST

Calling the Lok Sabha election a contest to save democracy and the Constitution, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that the party has put forward its 'paanch nyay' and 25 guarantees to get rid of the Modi govt's 10 years of "anyay ... read..

Odisha: Lakhs of devotees flock to Balasore for 200-year-old Chadak Mela celebration

Balasore (Odisha) | April 10, 2024 11:58:20 PM IST

Lakhs of devotees turned up at the holy shrine of Lord Chandaneswar in Balasore district, Odisha on Wednesday to take part in the Chadak Mela. ... read..

JMM moves High Court against Lokpal's order for CBI investigation into party's property

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:58:15 PM IST

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has moved Delhi High Court against Lokpal's direction for CBI investigation into two properties owned by the party. ... read..

"I am contesting against Lalu Yadav": BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on contesting against ex CM's daughter, Rohini

Saran (Bihar) | April 10, 2024 11:58:13 PM IST

After being pitted against Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav's daughter in Saran Lok Sabha constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party MP and candidate from Saran, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, said on Wednesday that he is contesting against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) suprem ... read..

"I stand by my words, Annamalai is a joker and good entertainer": DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 10:58:36 PM IST

Calling Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai a "joker and a good entertainer", DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday said that people need him as he provides good entertainment, adding that he stands by the remarks he made for Annamalai. ... read..

Kejriwal used permitted legal meeting for other purposes: Court

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:35 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday dismissed the plea moved by the Delhi Chief Minister seeking direction to increase the number of legal meetings with his lawyers from two to five times a week and said he has used the allotted legal meeting tim ... read..

BJD announces 38-member manifesto committee for Lok Sabha polls

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 10, 2024 10:58:33 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday announces a 38-member manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

'Dayanidhi Maran is useless without his family's surname': Annamalai hits back after 'joker' remark

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 10:58:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai hit back at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Dayanidhi Maran's 'joker' remarks saying that the latter is 'useless' without family's surname. ... read..

Odisha Police instructs SSB personnel to remove tattoos in 15 days

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 10, 2024 10:58:25 PM IST

Odisha Police have instructed Special Security Battalion personnel to remove tattoos that are visible while wearing uniforms on their bodies within 15 days, as it demeans the image of the battalion. ... read..

Congress will win all five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand in 2024 as it did in 2009: Party leader

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 10:58:21 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Chief Media Coordinator of Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee Rajiv Maharshi said that the illusion of the ruling party will be dispelled on June 4 when Congress candidates will win all the five Lok Sab ... read..

Narendra Modi will be PM for fourth time as well: BJP's Biplab Deb

Gomati (Tripura) | April 10, 2024 10:58:18 PM IST

Former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP candidate for West Tripura constituency Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday said that Narendra Modi will be the Prime Minister for the fourth time as well. ... read..

"Viksit Bharat can be built only through everyone's effort...," Dhruv Goyal, son of Piyush Goyal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 10:58:16 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha workers carried out a major cleanliness drive to clean up a road and pavement after a massive election rally of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP's North Mumbai candidate and Union Minister ... read..

Delhi Airport Metro: SC's relief to DMRC, quashes arbitral award in favour of Anil Ambani firm

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:12 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed its 2021 judgment that directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to pay Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary, Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL), an arbitral award running into a few thousand c ... read..

Calcutta High Court's order in Sandeshkhali case a victory for women in West Bengal facing atrocities: BJP's Nisith Pramanik

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 10:58:08 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader Nisith Pramanik on Wednesday hailed Calcutta High Court's order in the Sandeshkhali case as a victory for women in West Bengal facing atrocities. ... read..

Centre grants 'Y+' category CRPF security to BJP state in-charge of Sikkim Dilip Kumar Jaiswal

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:04 PM IST

The Central government has provided 'Y+' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to Bharatiya Janata Party state in-charge of Sikkim Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre provides 'Y+' category CRPF security to BJP leader Dilli Ram Thapa: Sources

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:02 PM IST

The Central government has provided 'Y+ escort' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilli Ram Thapa, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

AAP has become 'kickback to self' party: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:57:58 PM IST

Bansuri Swaraj, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, alleged that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become a 'kickback to self' party. ... read..

"India is emerging as a world power," says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 10:57:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the public meeting organised at Degree College Ground, Chinyalisaur, Uttarkashi. ... read..

"Congress has no guilt for compromising territorial integrity": Annamalai on Digvijay Singh remarks on Kachchatheevu island

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 10:58:20 PM IST

Responding to Congress leader Digvijay Singh remarks "who lives there" on Katchatheevu Island, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Wednesday said that the Congress has no guilt over compromising territorial integrity and putting the lives of our Tamil ... read..

PM Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath extend wishes on Eid-al-Fitr

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 10:57:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. ... read..

Tea garden workers in Assam's Biswanath raise long-pending grievances ahead of Lok Sabha elections

By Hemanta Kumar Nath Biswanath (Assam) | April 10, 2024 10:57:41 PM IST

The tea garden workers in Sonitpur Lok Sabha constituency in Assam's Biswanath district demanded to resolve their long-pending grievances while alleging that political parties are 'using' them as a vote bank at the time of elections. ... read..

BJP leader Tarun Chugh demands CBI probe into sand mafia operations in Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 10, 2024 10:57:39 PM IST

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged operations of the sand mafia gangs in Punjab. ... read..

Delhi Police bust child trafficking racket, rescues 2 infants, 4 arrested

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:58:00 PM IST

The Delhi Police busted a child trafficking racket and freed three infants from them and arrested one male and three females accused. ... read..

Maharashtra Congress writes to Chief Electoral Officer seeking probe into Nana Patole's accident in Bhandara

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2024 10:57:33 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday wrote to the State Chief Electoral Officer requesting an investigation into the accident involving Maharashtra State Congress President Nana Patole in Bhandara on April 9 during the Lok Sabha elections campaign. ... read..

Former BJP MLA Arun Chandra Bhowmik joins Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Agartala (Tripura) | April 10, 2024 10:57:29 PM IST

Former BJP MLA and senior advocate Arun Chandra Bhowmik joined the Congress party on Wednesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Give him the Ministry of Big Talk: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at BJP leader Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 11:57:45 PM IST

In a veiled jibe at Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that the man who put pressure on OP Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar to apologise will not win the Lok Sabha polls from the Ghosi se ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Police seize 14 Kg of cannabis from RTC bus in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:28:15 PM IST

In a routine vehicle inspection at the Aganampudi toll plaza check post, the police seized 14 kilograms of cannabis from an RTC bus in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

"In Kerala, Muslims, Christians have been made fearful of BJP...": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 10, 2024 8:28:13 PM IST

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the BJP's candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, said on Wednesday that a false narrative was propagated against BJP generating fear among the people of Kerala but PM Modi during his ten year tenure proved it wrong. ... read..

AICTE inks MoU with C-CAMP to strengthen collaboration between engineering and medical domain

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 8:28:09 PM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Wednesday signed an MoU with Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and launched AICTE-Inter-Institutional Biomedical Innovations Programme (IBIP) to catalyse interdisciplinary educati ... read..

TDP's Nara Lokesh dares Andhra Pradesh CM for open debate on welfare

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:28:07 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party's general secretary Nara Lokesh on Wednesday challenged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for an open debate to compare the welfare work done under their respective regimes. ... read..

"Conspiracy ongoing between NIA and BJP to target TMC leaders": Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 8:27:58 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that there is a conspiracy going on between the Bharatiya Janata Party and National Investigation Agency to target the TMC leaders in West Bengal. ... read..

Tissue sample transported via drone mid-surgery for the first time: ICMR study

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 8:27:50 PM IST

A piece of tissue sample was transported via drone from a peripheral hospital for advanced pathological testing at a tertiary setting, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Three held for raping minor girl in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:27:46 PM IST

Three youths were arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. ... read..

Three independent MLAs move Himachal HC against Assembly Speaker for not accepting their resignations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:27:44 PM IST

Three Independent MLAs moved Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday challenging the HP Assembly speaker for not accepting their resignations. ... read..

Andhra: Steel cutting of Indian Navy's first Fleet Support Ship held at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:27:38 PM IST

The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony of the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. ... read..

UP police make new arrangements for devotees thronging Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:27:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh police administration made new arrangements for devotees thronging the Kashi Vishwanath temple. ... read..

"Congress and YSRCP see Muslims as vote bank machine...": BJP leader Lanka Dinakar

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 8:27:30 PM IST

Lanka Dinakar, Bharatiya Janata Party Andhra Pradesh spokesperson on Wednesday said that Congress and the ruling YSRCP see Muslims as a "vote bank machine" while PM Modi-led government considers them an "integral part of the Indian society." ... read..

"Tapasya nahi samasya kar rahe ho": MP CM Mohan Yadav jibes at Congress' Kamal Nath

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2024 7:27:40 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken a potshot at former CM and veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath saying someone (Nath) is speaking about doing penance for the last 45 years but he is not doing penance, instead causing a problem. ... read..

"Will not remain quiet if anyone speaks lies about me": Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tharoor's allegations

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 10, 2024 7:27:38 PM IST

Coming hard on Congress candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor over his "false" claims, Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday that if anybody tells lies about him, he will not remain quiet and will use all the ... read..

"Every vote is important": Goa's Chief Electoral Officer to people

Panaji (Goa) | April 10, 2024 7:27:34 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Goa's Chief Electoral Officer Ramesh Verma said that efforts have been intensified in the border areas and items worth a total of Rs 12.89 crores have been seized till now. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami lauds BJP's development initiatives, slams Congress manifesto

Someshwar (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2024 7:27:29 PM IST

Gearing up for the crucial Lok Sabha elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday highlighted various development initiatives undertaken by the BJP government in the state of Uttarakhand. ... read..

"Umar Khalid was in habit of creating narrative on media and social media": Delhi Police to court

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 7:27:08 PM IST

While opposing the bail application of Umar Khalid, Delhi Police said on Wednesday said that his chats revealed that he is in the habit of creating a narrative on media and social media to influence bail hearings. ... read..

PM Modi comes to the defence of Annamalai after DMK's Maran's "joker" jibe

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 6:28:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday came to the defence of Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai after "joker" jibe by DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran and said "insulting words" were used against the BJP leader. ... read..

PM Modi comes to the defence of Annamalai after "joker" jibe by DMK's Maran

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 6:28:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday came to the defence of Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai after "joker" jibe by DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran and said "insulting words" were used against the BJP leader. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: 243-litre liquor, 9.7 kg gold seized in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district so far

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 6:28:17 PM IST

Over 240 litres of liquor and 9.7 kg of gold, worth about Rs 7.28 crore have been seized by police and customs in Tiruchirappalli district, a senior officer said. ... read..

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