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"Can't raise anti-Sanatana slogans": Congress leader Gourav Vallabh resigns from party

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:58:10 AM IST

Congress leader Gourav Vallabh on Thursday resigned from the primary membership of the party ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

SP's candidate shuffle in Meerut: Atul Pradhan likely out, Sunita Verma in

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 4, 2024 10:58:08 AM IST

The Samajwadi Party (SP) is likely to change its previously announced candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from the Meerut seat once again, replacing Atul Pradhan with Sunita Verma, the wife of former MLA Yogesh Verma, sources said. ... read..

Karnataka: Eshwarappa fails to meet Amit Shah in Delhi, reiterates contesting from Shivamogga

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:58:02 AM IST

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. Eshwarappa who has rebelled against the Karnataka state leadership then returned to Shivamogga. ... read..

Assam Rifles pays tribute to World War II veteran late Subedar Thanseia in Aizawl

Aizawl (Mizoram) | April 4, 2024 10:57:57 AM IST

The Assam Rifles paid tribute to late Subedar Thanseia, a distinguished World War II veteran of the Indian Army's Assam regiment at Tlangnuam in Aizawl on Wednesday. ... read..

19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu released from Sri Lankan prison arrives in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2024 10:57:53 AM IST

A total of 19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were sent to Chennai in an Air India passenger flight from Sri Lanka's Colombo following their arrest, by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 6 for crossing the border. ... read..

"Good to see such promptness": Sanjay Nirupam claims he quit before expulsion by Congress

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:57:49 AM IST

Former Congress Sanjay Nirupam who was expelled from the party a day ago on Thursday claimed that the disciplinary action against him came following his resignation from the party's primary membership. ... read..

Ponkaliamman festival: Over 50,000 devotees carry fire torches, participate in procession in Tamil Nadu's Erode

Erode (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2024 10:57:37 AM IST

Over 50,000 devotees illuminated the Sri Ponkaliamman temple in Tamil Nadu's Erode district as they participated in the renowned Ponkaliamman festival, with fire torches in their hands, in a grand procession on Wednesday evening. ... read..

"Mathura election is between Pravasi and Brijwasi": Congress candidate Mukesh Dhangar takes dig at BJP's Hema Malini

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 4, 2024 9:58:06 AM IST

Taking a dig at BJP's actor turned politician Hema Malini, Congress candidate Mukesh Dhangar said that the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Mathura is the fight between "Pravasi (migrant) and Brijwasi". ... read..

"Your vote will fulfil resolution of developed India," CM Dhami while addressing rally in Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | April 4, 2024 9:57:43 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami while addressing a public rally urged public to vote in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their vote will fulfil resolution of a developed India. ... read..

Over 600 grams of heroin seized in Assam's Karimganj, one held

Karimganj (Assam) | April 4, 2024 9:57:39 AM IST

Assam police seized more than 600 grams of heroin concealed in 50 soap boxes from a vehicle in Karimganj district, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Why choose to fight Left instead of BJP?: D Raja on Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 9:57:35 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja questioned why the Congress has chosen to field Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad against the Left instead of pitting him directly against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

LS polls: Uttarakhand Police to monitor booths in remote areas through drones

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 4, 2024 9:57:31 AM IST

The state police will keep watch on polling stations and their immediate surroundings in the remote areas during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"BJP must accept that people of Himachal gave them mandate to sit in opposition," Congress Minister Jagat Singh Negi

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 4, 2024 7:58:22 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the people of Himachal Pradesh have given the BJP a mandate to sit in opposition for five years and they have to accept it. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Clash among BJP, JSP and YSRCP workers in Kakinada

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 4, 2024 6:57:39 AM IST

A clash broke out between workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jana Sena Party (JSP), and ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district on Wednesday, police said. ... read..

"I was just 35 when..." says Rakesh Sharma on 40th anniversary of becoming first Indian cosmonaut to reach outer space

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:57:38 AM IST

Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma expressed his joy over the 40th anniversary of becoming the first Indian to reach outer space on board the Soviet Rocket Soyuz T-11. ... read..

"Parimal Suklabaidya will win with record margin of votes from Silchar," says Assam CM Sarma

Silchar (Assam) | April 4, 2024 6:57:36 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took part in a public meeting and roadshow in Silchar town in Cachar district during the nomination filing of a BJP candidate for Silchar parliamentary constituency. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC releases list of star campaigners for Phase-2 Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:57:30 AM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a list of star campaigners for the Phase-2 Lok Sabha polls in the West bengal on April 26. ... read..

Fire breaks out in factory in Gujarat's Morbi, no casualties

Morbi (Gujarat) | April 4, 2024 5:57:48 AM IST

A fire broke out in a plastic factory located near Rafaleeshwar in Gujarat's Morbi, officials said. No casualties have been reported yet. ... read..

Coal to remain backbone of Indian energy sector for next two decades, its phase-down requires active policies: Report

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 5:57:46 AM IST

Coal is projected to continue as the backbone of the Indian energy system until the next two decades and its phase-down will require active policies on critical minerals, according to a report by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)- Ahmedabad. ... read..

Odisha: BJD releases second list of candidates for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 5:57:44 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has announced the second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. ... read..

Congress expels Sanjay Nirupam for "anti-party statements" for six years

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 3:59:03 AM IST

Maharashtra leader Sanjay Nirupam was expelled from the Congress for "indiscipline" and "anti-party statements," Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said in a statement. ... read..

"Not a time of celebration but war": AAP leader Sanjay Singh after walking out of jail

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 3:59:02 AM IST

After walking out of jail, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said it was not the time to celebrate but to "fight" as other AAP leaders including the "topmost leader" Arvind Kejriwal are in jail. ... read..

NTA releases admit cards for JEE (Main) 2024 Session 2 candidates

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 2:58:00 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the candidates for JEE (Main) 2024 Session 2, scheduled to take place on April 8, 9, and 12. ... read..

Kharge launches nationwide awareness campaign on 25 guarantees for Lok Sabha battle, Congress to reach out to people

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 1:58:21 AM IST

In a key initiative to boost the party's prospects in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched the party's nationwide door-to-door campaign to distribute the 'Guarantee Cards' which list 25 guarantees of the party. ... read..

Congress and INDIA bloc will get majority everywhere: Sachin Pilot

Tonk (Rajasthan) | April 4, 2024 1:58:19 AM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that the INDIA bloc will get the majority everywhere, and if BJP had confidence about '400 seats', then they would not have poached opposition leaders. ... read..

Congress's 'Paanch Nyay' is a promise to provide every Indian better future: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:01:04 PM IST

Congress's 'Paanch Nyay' and 25 Guarantees are a promise to provide every Indian with a better future, equal opportunities, and a fair share in India's growth, said Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

"Congress has appeasement policy, hence SDPI supporting them": Pralhad Joshi

Hubbali (Karnataka) | April 3, 2024 11:01:01 PM IST

After Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) extended their support to Congress, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi on Wednesday said that the Congress party has an "appeasement policy", hence, an "anti-national party" like SDPI is supporting them. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi exudes confidence in NDA's victory in bipolar contest during LS polls

Agra (Lucknow) | April 3, 2024 11:00:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections is a battle between the NDA's nationalism and zero tolerance and INDI Alliance's appeasement corruption. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma rallies support for BJP's Kripanath Mallah as he files nomination from Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam) | April 3, 2024 11:00:53 PM IST

Kripanath Mallah, BJP candidate for the Karimganj Lok Sabha seat, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday before the returning officer in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other BJP leaders. ... read..

JNU invites applications from international students for admission to UG courses

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:00:49 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University has invited applications from international students for admission to the undergraduate programme for the upcoming academic year. ... read..

"PM Modi arrives more often here during elections," Shashi Panja ahead of Prime Minister's rally in Cooch Behar tomorrow

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 11:00:47 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in Cooch Behar tomorrow, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Modi's frequent visits to the state come during election times. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Jalgaon MP Unmesh Patil joins Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 11:00:44 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, sitting BJP MP from Jalgaon, Unmesh Patil, joined the Uddhav Bal Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday after being denied the ticket from the seat. ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness for management of heat related illness

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:00:40 PM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for management of heat related illness and advised States to health facility preparedness in terms of essential medicines, intravenous fluids, Ice- ... read..

Mumbai: Court asks NIA to verify Pragya Thakur's health status after she fails to appear in court

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 11:00:38 PM IST

A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Mumbai has asked the NIA Mumbai team to get in touch with the Bhopal team and physically verify the health status of Lok Sabha MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who is an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bla ... read..

People should not look past street children, need to optimise their access to healthcare, says expert

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:00:36 PM IST

Even as the government has launched several initiatives for the welfare of street children, experts point to continuing challenges faced by them including barriers in accessing healthcare, discrimination, tough living conditions and exploitation. ... read..

"If PM Modi returns to power, elections will be replaced with selections": Tripura LoP

Agartala (Tripura ) | April 3, 2024 11:00:34 PM IST

Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Choudhury on Wednesday said that if BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power in 2024, the "democratic process of elections shall be replaced by selections". ... read..

'Congress sent own people to jail and extorted, BJP jailed thieves, there's difference': Nishikant Dubey

Dumka (Jharkhand) | April 3, 2024 11:00:32 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Congress party, during its rule, jailed its own leaders and indulged in 'extortion'. ... read..

Instead of answering on real issues PM Modi is always engaged in abusing Rahul Gandhi: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 11:00:28 PM IST

West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that during the poll campaign instead of answering on real issues he is always engaged in abusing Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Shiromani Akali Dal forms manifesto committee for LS polls in Punjab

Chandigarh | April 3, 2024 11:00:26 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the formation of a 15-member manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday. ... read..

Maharashtra: Congress accuses BJP, Nitin Gadkari of violating model code of conduct; demands action

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 11:00:23 PM IST

The Maharashtra Congress has written to the Chief Electoral Officer in Maharashtra, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari of violating the Model Code of Conduct during campaigning. ... read..

Excise Case: Delhi court directs Tihar Authority to provide electric kettle, table, chair to Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:00:21 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday allowed Arvind Kejriwal plea and directed Tihar jail authorities to provide an electric kettle to him and a table and chair for reading books, etc. ... read..

Congress has accepted defeat even before voting: Smriti Irani in Panna

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 11:00:19 PM IST

Union Minister of Women and Child Development of India and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday campaigned in Madhya Pradesh's Panna for BJP leader VD Sharma, who is contesting from the Khajuraho constituency and asserted that Congress has accepted its "d ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out due to blast at SB Organics Ltd at Sangareddy, 5 injured

Sangareddy (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 11:00:17 PM IST

A fire broke out owing to a blast at SB Organics Limited at Chandur village of Sangareddy district on Wednesday. Five people were seriously injured in this incident, police officials said. ... read..

"First ban Suvendu from campaigning": TMC takes dig at PM Modi's 'Na khaunga Na Khane Dunga' remark

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 11:00:15 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday took a dig at PM Narendra Modi's 'Na Khaunga, na Khaane Dunga' remark and said that if there is any truth to it, the Prime Minister should first ban Suvendu Adhikari from all his future election rallies in Bengal over a ... read..

Former DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy attends 'Inspire Hyderabad' event, appreciates country's progress in defence technology

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 11:00:13 PM IST

Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Satheesh Reddy attended the 'Inspire Hyderabad' event at the Kalam Institute of Youth Excellence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. ... read..

ECI hold meeting with all States and UTs to ensure peaceful and inducement free elections

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:00:06 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday convened a crucial meeting with all states and union territories to review and assess the law and order situation, prevention of illicit activities, seizures and strict vigil across inter-state and internation ... read..

Two-day coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' conducted off Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep | April 3, 2024 11:00:04 PM IST

A two-day coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach 01/24' involving all maritime security agencies was conducted off the Lakshadweep Islands from April 1-2, according to an Indian Navy press release. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police bust hawala racket in Amritsar, 2 held with heroin

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 3, 2024 11:00:00 PM IST

Personnel from the Special Task Force of the Punjab Police and Border Security Force have busted a hawala racket and apprehended two people with one packet of heroin from a border village in Amritsar district. ... read..

TDP, BJP, Janasena formed alliance to stop atrocities of YSRCP govt: Chandrababu Naidu

Konaseema (Andhra Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:59:56 PM IST

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that his party, Janasena, and the BJP have formed an alliance to stop the atrocities of the YSRCP government led by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. ... read..

"PM Modi did the job of ending terrorism in Kashmir..." Amit Shah in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:59:54 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending terrorism in Kashmir and said that he efficiently "secured" the nation. ... read..

"Will now support INDIA bloc": 22 LJP leaders resign over ticket denial

Patna (Bihar) | April 3, 2024 10:59:48 PM IST

In an upheaval within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), 22 party leaders have tendered their resignations simultaneously while expressing anger at not getting tickets for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"A hard worker and an intellectual giant": Siddaramaiah on Manmohan Singh who retires from Rajya Sabha

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2024 10:59:47 PM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday wrote a note recalling the contributions of Dr Manmohan Singh after he retired from Rajya Sabha and called his tenure a testament to the power of quiet determination and the impact of visionary leadership. ... read..

'Jail ke taale tootenge, Arvind Kejriwal chootenge': Sanjay Singh raises slogan after walking out of jail

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:41 PM IST

As soon as he walked out of the Tihar jail, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh raised the slogan "Jail ke taale tootenge, Arvind Kejriwal chootenge". ... read..

AAP leaders allege Bansuri Swaraj represented ED in Sanjay Singh case; she resigned as Group 'A' panel advocate for Centre on March 8

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:39 PM IST

With AAP leaders taking potshots at BJP following bail to party leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi excise policy case and alleging that Bansuri Swaraj appeared for the Enforcement Directorate, her office said that she had resigned as Group A Panel Advocate ... read..

"I haven't done anything, only allegations being raised": MP minister's son Abhigyan Patel, who is booked for assaulting restaurant owners in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:59:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh health minister Narendra Shivaji Patel's son Abhiyan Patel, who has been booked in connection with assaulting restaurant owners in Bhopa,l on Wednesday gave clarification over the incident saying he had not done anything in the matter and o ... read..

BJP national president Nadda on two-day visit to Uttarakhand from tomorrow

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:35 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda will be on two-day visit to Uttarakhand from Thursday ahead of Lok Sabha polls. He will address public rallies in Pithoragarh and Vikas Nagar under Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency on April 4. On April 5, he will hold a ... read..

"We are very upset": Newly settled Bru migrants respond to protests by locals in Tripura

Gomati ( Tripura) | April 3, 2024 10:59:33 PM IST

The newly settled Bru migrants of Groinang Para have vehemently condemned the protests by local people in Tirthamukh of the same district. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Chief Secretary assures CEC for conducting free and fair elections in state

General News | April 3, 2024 10:59:30 PM IST

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (AN): Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena has assured peaceful, fair and inducement free elections, both the Lok Sabha and the bye-polls to be held for the six assembly constituencies simultaneously w ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at cotton godown in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 10:59:27 PM IST

A fire broke out at a cotton godown in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Wednesday. ... read..

EOW books MD of KJS Cement for cheating on complaint lodged by daughter of his deceased brother

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:24 PM IST

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has registered an FIR against directors and formers directors of KJS Cement (I) Limited including Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia along with his wife Indu Ahluwalia, Sanjeev Bhalla and others for cognizable offences o ... read..

After PM Modi came to power, era of coalition governments ended: Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | April 3, 2024 10:59:20 PM IST

After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, the era of coalition governments ended and the people decided to have one-party government for the development and safety of the country, said former chief minister and Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency BJP ... read..

KTR sends legal notices to Minister Konda Surekha, two Congress leaders

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 10:59:18 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao has sent legal notices to Congress leaders Konda Surekha, Yennam Srinivas Reddy, and KK Mahender Reddy for allegedly making remarks that the former has a role in the "phone tapping" case. ... read..

Telangana: Four people killed in explosion at pharma company in Sangareddy

Sangareddy (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 10:59:16 PM IST

Four people were killed in an explosion and simultaneous fire that occurred at the pharma company SB Organics Limited at Chandur village of Sangareddy district on Wednesday. ... read..

"Shocking that Rahul Gandhi did not respond," K Surendran attacks Wayanad MP over SDPI support to Congress

Vandoor (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 10:59:14 PM IST

After the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) extended support to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Lok Sabha elections, BJP Kerala President K Surendran said that it is "shocking" that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not "utter a ... read..

"Growing beard doesn't make you secular": BJP MP targets Telangana Minister over remark on CAA-NRC

Nizamabad (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 10:59:10 PM IST

After Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented in the state, BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri has said that by growing beard one doesn't become a secular and such ... read..

UAPA tribunal confirms banning of J-K Democratic Freedom Party as unlawful association

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:07 PM IST

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Sachin Datta has confirmed the banning order of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (Shabir Shah's JKDFP) as an unlawful association. ... read..

People disappointed with performance of sitting MP Rahul Gandhi: CPI Wayanad candidate Annie Raja

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 10:59:05 PM IST

Communist Party of India candidate from Wayanad, Annie Raja on Wednesday filed her nomination for Lok Sabha elections and hit out at the incumbent MP from the constituency stating people are disappointed with the performance of sitting MP. ... read..

Bhagwant Mann seeks permission to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail: Sources

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:01 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought permission from Tihar Jail administration to meet Delhi CM and national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal, said sources. ... read..

CM Jagan calls TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu a 'sadist' for stopping volunteers from delivering pensions on time

Annamayya (Andhra Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:58:59 PM IST

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu a 'sadist' for allegedly stopping volunteers from delivering the pension to people's doorstep, which irked the senior citizens, and asked the public to take revenge against TDP on May ... read..

"Every Panna Pramukh of BJP is ready...": Uttarakhand CM Dhami ahead of Lok Sabha election

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 3, 2024 10:58:53 PM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday that every 'Panna Pramukh' of the BJP is ready to make him the PM of the country for the third time. ... read..

LS polls: Rajasthan BJP leader PP Chaudhary files nomination from Pali

Pali (Rajasthan) | April 3, 2024 10:58:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Rajasthan's Pali parliamentary constituency, PP Chaudhary, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday in the presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. ... read..

Gujarat: Fire breaks out at a plastic factory in Morbi

Morbi (Gujarat) | April 3, 2024 7:59:11 PM IST

A Fire broke out at a plastic factory Vinayak Corporation on Paneli Road in Morbi, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..

LS polls: West Bengal BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar files nomination from Balurghat against TMC's Biplab Mitra

Dakshin Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 7:59:10 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President and the party's candidate from the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency, Sukanta Majumdar, filed his nomination on Friday. Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb was also present with him. ... read..

"Tomorrow I will take decision": Sanjay Nirupam after Congress drops him from campaigners list

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 7:59:04 PM IST

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday said that he will take the decision tomorrow whether he will remain in the Congress party or leave it after the grand old party dropped his name from the star campaigner's list for his recent remarks against IND ... read..

Union Health Secretary launches myCGHS app for iOS ecosystem of devices, designed for CGHS beneficiaries

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:59:02 PM IST

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra launched the myCGHS app for the iOS ecosystem of devices, designed to enhance access to electronic health records, information, and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. ... read..

WB: Tripura CM Saha campaigns for Sukanta Majumdar, BJP candidate from Balurghat LS constituency

Dakshin Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 7:58:54 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday campaigned for Sukanta Majumdar, a BJP candidate from Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency, in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal. ... read..

Opposition leaders being arrested under vindictive politics by BJP govt: Shatrughan Sinha

Patna (Bihar) | April 3, 2024 7:58:49 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha welcomed Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh and said that he was arrested like other opposition leaders under vindictive politics by the ruling BJP government. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: BJP councillor cleans choked sewer in Gwalior, alleges municipal corporation didn't act on his complaints

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 7:58:44 PM IST

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district cleaned a choked sewer in his area and alleged that he complained several times but the municipal corporation did not act on it. ... read..

"Short-sighted decision of Congress...": D Raja on fielding Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 7:58:34 PM IST

After CPI leader Annie Raja filed her nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Wednesday said that fielding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad is a "short-sighted" decision of the party. ... read..

'Inadvertent error': ED urges SC to remove Bansuri Swaraj's name from Sanjay Singh's order copy

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:58:28 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) told the Supreme Court that an inadvertent error crept into the recording of the appearance in the order copy yesterday while granting bail to Sanjay Singh, as advocate Bansuri Swaraj did not appear for the probe agency ... read..

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to convene Jana Mahapanchayat across India

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:58:26 PM IST

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called up the organisations and platforms of farmers, workers, students, youth, women and other sections including small traders, journalists, professionals, retired workers etc to join hands to convene Jana Mahapanchayat acro ... read..

Delhi Metro revises speed restriction on yellow line after earlier restriction caused delays to services

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:58:22 PM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that it has revised the speed restriction between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur on the Yellow Line from 20 to 25 KMPH after earlier restrictions caused delays to services. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: BJP leader VD Sharma files nomination papers from Khajuraho parliamentary seat

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 6:58:33 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief VD Sharma filed his nomination papers from Khajuraho parliamentary seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections at Panna collector office on Wednesday. ... read..

"Tumne agar desh ko kalankit krne ke liye...": Smriti Irani attacks Rahul over SDPI support to Congress

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 6:58:31 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) extended support to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

'Necessary steps at appropriate time': Congress' Dinesh Rao upholds SC ruling on VVPAT slips

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2024 6:58:18 PM IST

Karnataka minister and Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao hailed the Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday regarding the plea seeking counting of all Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) paper slips in elections. ... read..

Excise Case: Delhi HC reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by ED

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 6:58:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved the order on plea moved Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by Enforcement Directorate in Excise Policy money laundering case. ... read..

IMD predicts heatwave conditions across multiple states in South India as summer intensifies

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 6:58:12 PM IST

As the country battles scorching heat and the arrival of summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a possible heatwave in multiple states across South India. ... read..

Historic progress in every field in country during PM Modi's tenure: Jairam Thakur

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 6:58:10 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Wednesday said that the 10-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a time of historic progress in India. ... read..

There's a difference between what he says and what he does: Tejashwi Yadav targets PM Modi

Patna (Bihar) | April 3, 2024 6:58:07 PM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding his first rally in Bihar. He questioned whether the PM would speak against nepotism in his election campaign in th ... read..

Amit Shah to hold four road shows, public meeting in two-day visit to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 5:58:53 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conduct four road shows and one public meeting during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu starting from Thursday. ... read..

"India's aspiration is to have a corruption-free government": JP Nadda

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | April 3, 2024 5:58:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's National President JP Nadda on Wednesday said that after assuming power in 2014, PM Modi has strengthened the rural region of the country by providing electricity to 18,000 villages in just 1,000 days of his tenure. ... read..

Election on Noida seat one-sided in favour of Mahesh Sharma; INDIA bloc a flop show in UP: Dy CM Brijesh Pathak

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 5:58:39 PM IST

BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, Mahesh Sharma filed his nomination for Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. ... read..

Boxer and Congress leader Vijender Singh joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 5:58:34 PM IST

In a major blow to the Congress party, boxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

NHRC notice to Andhra govt, DGP over student's suicide in Visakhapatnam

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 5:58:36 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police over a college student dying by suicide allegedly due to sexual harassment by a faculty member, an official said. ... read..

"This election giving us a chance to help protect our democracy...": Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 5:58:30 PM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday filed his nomination from the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala and said that this election will decide India's future. ... read..

West Bengal: CM Mamata serves tea at local stall, plucks tea leaves at farm

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 5:58:28 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday had tea at a local stall in Jalpaiguri. ... read..

RJD leader Bima Bharti files nomination from Purnea Lok Sabha seat

Purnea (Bihar) | April 3, 2024 5:58:24 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Bima Bharti on Wednesday filed nomination papers from the Purnea seat in Bihar for the Lok Sabha election. ... read..

CPI MP writes Union Education Minister to reinstate single girl child reservation in KVs

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 5:58:22 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has written a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday seeking his intervention to "reinstate the single girl child reservation" in Kendra Vidyalayas. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: BJP national president JP Nadda offers prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 4:59:37 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda, who is on a two-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, offered prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple on Wednesday. Nadda was accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. ... read..

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