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"Desh Ki janta moye moye kar degi": Rajnath invokes viral meme tone to jab INDIA bloc

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 4:59:35 PM IST

In a dig at the INDIA bloc, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the alliance cannot face the NDA or BJP in the Lok Sabha elections as "desh ki janta moye moye kar degi" (the people will make the Opposition come a cropper in the elections). ... read..

SC to hear next week plea for cross-verification of EVMs with VVPAT by voters

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear next week a plea seeking cross-verification by the voters of votes cast by them as "counted as recorded" in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). ... read..

Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan campaigns for CPI(M)'s S Venkatesan

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 4:59:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan campaigned in support of Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate S Venkatesan in Madurai on Wednesday. ... read..

"You are the face of BJP": PM Modi commends cadres in UP, asks them to ensure victories in all booths

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with BJP karyakartas (members) from Uttar Pradesh via the NaMo App, calling them the face of the party as they stay connected with the voters all round the year. ... read..

Reports claiming significant hikes in prices of medicines are false, misleading: Health Ministry

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:25 PM IST

The government dismissed the media reports claiming that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12 per cent from April 2024 and called them false, misleading and malicious. ... read..

Delhi Police begins probe into viral video of woman using pistol to cut birthday cake

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:23 PM IST

Delhi Police on Wednesday have initiated an inquiry after a woman was seen cutting a birthday cake with a pistol, a video of which has gone viral on social media. ... read..

NCP vs NCP: SC asks Ajit Pawar Group to show ads issued after its order

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:21 PM IST

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has not complied with the court's direction to publish disclaimers in all their advertisements that the ... read..

AAP leader Atishi claims Bansuri Swaraj represented probe agency in Sanjay Singh case, says "ED is BJP and BJP is ED"

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:45 PM IST

AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Wednesday claimed that BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj represented the Enforcement Directorate in the case against AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday and said that there's no difference between the ED and the BJP. ... read..

ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:17 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday with all the top officials of the states, union territories and central agencies to review the law and order situation on borders ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

TN government moves Supreme Court seeking to release damage relief due to heavy rainfall in southern districts

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:59:13 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court seeking to release relief funds as financial assistance for the damage caused by cyclone Michaung and unprecedented extremely heavy rainfall in southern districts of the state. ... read..

"CBI, ED two 'horses' of BJP's election chariot": Congress on fresh corruption allegations against AAP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 3:58:42 PM IST

Congress leader Hilal Naqvi on Wednesday took a hit at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the fresh allegations of corruption against crisis-hit Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by the Directorate of Enforcement and said it was another attempt by the party to "influenc ... read..

Andhra: Several shops gutted in Nellore market fire

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 3:58:40 PM IST

Several thatched shops were engulfed in a massive fire that broke out in the Auto Nagar locality of Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

"First battle in Lok Sabha would be..." says Ghulam Nabi Aazad

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 3, 2024 3:58:36 PM IST

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is contesting from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, said that his first battle in the Lok Sabha would be to raise the issue of the reinstatement of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Bansuri Swaraj representing ED in Sanjay Singh case: Saurabh Bhardwaj

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

Indicating that the ongoing probe by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy case wasn't fair or unbiased, AAP leader and minister Saurabh Bharadwaj revealed on Wednesday that BJP leader was representing the central agency in the ca ... read..

Delhi HC disposes of PIL, seeking direction for data confidentiality for travel companies; suggests to move representation before Centre

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:58:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking direction to the Centre to take steps to ensure data confidentiality for the travel companies, suggesting that the petitioner make a representation before the authorit ... read..

BJP will win all 80 seats in UP: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak ahead of LS polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 3:58:29 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win all 80 seats in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

West Bengal: Police diffuses 3 crude bombs under river bridge in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 3:58:27 PM IST

The police, along with a bomb disposal squad team, neutralised three suspected crude bombs in the Siliguri district on Tuesday, an official said. ... read..

Tihar Jail says Kejriwal's weight constant at 65 kg since arrival, Atishi hits back

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:58:21 PM IST

The Tihar jail authorities on Wednesday refuted allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has lost weight ever since his arrest, saying that the Aam Aadmi Party chief's weight has remained constant at 65 kg. ... read..

TB mortality rate in South-East Asia rose 8.6 per cent in 2021: WHO

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:58:07 PM IST

The tuberculosis mortality rate in the Southeast Asia region saw a rise of 8.6 per cent in 2021 as compared to 2015, according to an official release from the World Health Organisation (WHO). ... read..

Indian Air Force receives first indigenous Crash Fire Tender

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:58:05 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said it had recently received the delivery of the first indigenously designed and developed Crash Fire Tender (CFT). ... read..

Jolt to INDIA bloc, PDP to contest Lok Sabha elections alone, Mehbooba-Omar Abdullah spar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 3, 2024 4:59:42 PM IST

In another jolt to the fledgling INDIA bloc, People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti announced on Wednesday that they will pitch their candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"After speaking truth, DMK frustrated," K Annamalai on Katchatheevu row

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 2:59:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's Coimbatore candidate, K Annamalai, said the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is "frustrated" after the Prime Minister "spilled the beans" on Katchatheevu Island controversy. ... read..

"I treat you like my family, not as a mere electorate": Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 2:59:25 PM IST

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the people of the constituency for electing him as a member of Parliament in the last general elections, saying that he has been blessed with the love of people there. ... read..

Finale of NCIIPC-AICTE Pentathon 2024 featuring real-world cybersecurity challenges held at Amity University Noida

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 2:59:23 PM IST

The grand finale of the 48-hour-long Pentathon 2024, an initiative of National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) in partnership with AICTE at Amity University, Noida, was inaugurated on Wednesday, an official release said. ... read..

Investigative agencies being misused across country: Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 2:58:56 PM IST

In response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday that investigative agencies are being misused across the country. ... read..

MHA revokes FCRA licenses of five notable NGOs

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 2:58:50 PM IST

In a recent development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invalidated the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) permits of five notable non-government organisations (NGOs) after undergoing a "due process", citing breaches like the misappropriat ... read..

TN: Unfazed over 'dynasty politics' hogging poll discourse, candidates campaign with loved ones; set new trend

By Vijaygopal Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST

As the state gears up for the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha on April 19, not just the candidates across the political divide but also their loved ones and kin are reaching out voters in the hope of electoral blessings. ... read..

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts deported to Sri Lanka from Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 2:58:44 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts Murugan, Robert and Jayakumar were deported to Sri Lanka from Chennai airport Wednesday morning after they got their passport and received green signal from the Sri Lankan government. ... read..

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files his nomination from Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 2:58:32 PM IST

Congress leader and incumbent MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday submitted his nomination papers for the Wayanad parliamentary constituency in Kerala for the Lok Sabha elections, starting from April 19 in seven phases across the country. ... read..

Vistara management to meet unhappy pilots today to resolve crisis

New Delhi, | April 3, 2024 2:58:30 PM IST

Vistara Airlines management has convened a meeting with pilots On Wednesday to tackle the ongoing crisis regarding the pilot shortage, stemming from pay cuts implemented after new flying hours' regulations came into effect recently. ... read..

RJD leader Manoj Jha takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP for 2nd term

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 2:58:28 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and spokesperson of the party Manoj Jha on Wednesday took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha for his second consecutive term in the House. ... read..

13 Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter, says Bastar IG; ranks op among biggest successes

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 3, 2024 2:58:26 PM IST

A total of 13 Naxals were killed in the encounter with the security agencies in Bijapur, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Will not let her escape: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva on legal notice to Atishi over ED threat claims

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:47 PM IST

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media head Pravin Shankar Kapoor has sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi over her claims that the BJP had approached her through a "very close" person to join the party or else she would face arres ... read..

BJP leader Om Birla to file nomination for Lok Sabha polls today; expresses confidence to win 3rd time

Kota (Rajasthan) | April 3, 2024 1:58:45 PM IST

Before filing the nomination from Rajasthan's Kota constituency on Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP leader Om Birla expressed confidence in his victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress launches 'ghar ghar guarantee' campaign from Delhi

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:43 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, starting from April 19, the Congress Party on Wednesday launched its 'Ghar ghar guarantee' campaign from the national capital, under which the party leaders will reach out to more than 80 million households across the cou ... read..

MP: Damoh Congress candidate tears up while campaigning, BJP rival calls it 'political stunt'

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 1:58:41 PM IST

After the Congress candidate from the Damoh Lok Sabha seat, Tarvar Lodhi, teared up and wept inconsolably while campaigning on Tuesday, the BJP took a dig at him on Wednesday terming his act a 'political stunt.' ... read..

Delhi BJP sends legal notice to Atishi over claims that BJP approached her to join party

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:37 PM IST

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Tuesday sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi over her claims that BJP approached her through a "very close" person to join the party. ... read..

Excise Policy Case: Sanjay Singh to share itinerary, keep Google location on if he leaves NCR: Court

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:31 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday accepted the bail bond and imposed certain conditions on Sanjay Singh, including that he furnish his itinerary through email and keep his Google location on if he leaves Delhi, NCR. He was granted bail by the Supreme Co ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Special arrangements in Trichy to keep elephants cool from summer heat

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 12:59:14 PM IST

Amid an increase in temperatures, the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu has made special arrangements for jumbos to cope with the heat. ... read..

"Not appropriate": JD (U) minister on Rahul Gandhi's "fire" remark

Patna (Bihar) | April 3, 2024 12:59:12 PM IST

Days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the whole nation would be "set on fire" in case the NDA wins the Lok Sabha elections, Bihar minister and leader of the ruling JD (U), Ashok Choudhary, said it was not an "appropriate" statement. ... read..

Atishi claims diabetic Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg weight since arrest

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 12:59:11 PM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who suffers from "severe diabetes", has lost 4.5 kg weight ever since his arrest. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK's P Karuppaiah kicks off Lok Sabha election campaign in Trichy

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 12:58:58 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate P Karuppaiah from the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency began his campaign for the upcoming general elections on Wednesday morning by offering prayers at Sri Sedal Mariamman Temple here. ... read..

CPI candidate Annie Raja files nomination from Wayanad challenging Rahul Gandhi

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 12:58:56 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate from Wayanad, Annie Raja filed her nomination against Congress' sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. ... read..

"AAP leaders to observe 'Samuhik Upwas' on April 7 against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest": Gopal Rai

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 12:58:54 PM IST

Delhi minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that the Aam Aadmi Party will observe a 'Samuhik Upwas' (community fasting) to protest against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at Jantar Mantar on April 7. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi leads massive roadshow before filing his nomination for Lok Sabha Polls in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 12:58:52 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is all set to file his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, held a roadshow on Wednesday in Kerala's Wayanad where he had won in the 2019 Parliament polls with a massive margin of over four lakh votes. ... read..

Odisha declares morning classes in schools due to hot weather

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 3, 2024 12:58:46 PM IST

Odisha government announced morning classes in all schools due to hot weather ... read..

BJP candidate K Annamalai holds roadshow in Coimbatore

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 12:58:39 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu BJP Chief and BJP candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, hit the campaign trail on Wednesday by holding a roadshow to make preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

J-K: Policeman injured in Kathua shootout dies in hospital

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 3, 2024 11:59:11 AM IST

A probationary police sub-inspector (SI) who suffered a head injuries during an exchange of fire between police and gangsters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua a day ago succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

One person arrested with 576 grams of heroin in Assam's Nagaon

Nagaon (Assam) | April 3, 2024 11:59:09 AM IST

Police caught a drug peddler along with 576 grams of heroin in Assam's Nagaon district, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Who even believes what Rahul Gandhi says?": MP CM Mohan Yadav on Congress leader's 'country will be on fire' remark

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 11:59:07 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'country will be on fire' remark saying who even believes what he (Rahul Gandhi) says and what Rahul Gandhi says doesn't have any facts or seriousness. ... read..

BJP candidate Devanathan Yadav says Sivaganga not 'happy' with Chidambarams, claims 'anti-DMK wave' sweeping TN

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 11:59:05 AM IST

Claiming that the people were 'unhappy' with the Chidambaram family, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Sivaganga, Devanathan Yadav said on Wednesday there was an 'anti-DMK wave' across the state. ... read..

Sanjay Singh's wife thanks judiciary for granting AAP MP bail, says "No celebrations until all others return"

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:59:01 AM IST

A day after AAP MP Sanjay Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court, his wife Anita Singh thanked the Indian judiciary for its judgement and hoped that other party leaders, including CM Arvind Kejriwal, would also be released soon. ... read..

AAP has failed to fulfil its commitments: Karshan Karmur on his resignation

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | April 3, 2024 11:58:53 AM IST

A day after Aam Aadmi Party leader Karshan Karmur and 16 other party leaders from Gujarat tendered their resignation, Karmur said, "They left the party because the party has failed to fulfil its commitments." ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal begins day in Tihar Jail by sweeping his cell

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:58:51 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been remanded to judicial custody in the liquor policy case, started Wednesday morning by sweeping his prison cell with a broom at Delhi's Tihar Jail, sources said. ... read..

"Has not studied issue": Hardeep Singh hits back at P Chidambaram over Katchatheevu row

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 11:58:40 AM IST

A day after senior Congress leader P Chidambaram refuted the allegations that the Congress "gave away" Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1970, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the former has "not studied the issue." ... read..

Chhattisgarh encounter: Three more bodies of Naxals found in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 3, 2024 11:58:30 AM IST

Three more bodies of Naxals were recovered in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday morning, a day after an encounter with security forces there, officials said. ... read..

"Thanks for your remarkable service...," MK Stalin as Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 11:58:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed gratitude to the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his remarkable service to the nation for 33 years, as the latter retired from Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out in phenyl manufacturing unit in Medchal Malkajgiri

Medchal Malkajgiri (Telangana) | April 3, 2024 10:59:03 AM IST

A fire broke out in a phenyl manufacturing unit in Telangana's Malkajgiri police station limits on April 2 night, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at car showroom in Ghaziabad's Vaishali; no casualties reported

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:59:01 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a car showroom located in the Vaishali area of UP's Ghaziabad district in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

TN: BJP candidate from Virudhunagar campaigns in Tirumangalam, seeks alliance with people

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 10:58:59 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician and BJP candidate from Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency, Radhika Sarathkumar, said she was going into the electins in the hope of an alliance with the people, adding that the need of the hour was for a strong government that cou ... read..

ASI continues survey at Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar for13th day

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 10:58:55 AM IST

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reached the Bhojshala Complex located in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Wednesday morning to continue the survey for the 13th consecutive day. Following the direction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, ... read..

"Remembering the legend..." Indian Army pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 110th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:58:53 AM IST

The Indian Army on Wednesday paid a rich tribute to Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, also known as Sam Bahadur on his 110th birth anniversary. ... read..

AAP leader Gopal Rai to announce second phase of WhatsApp campaign 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad' today

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:58:44 AM IST

Days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody until April 15, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai will announce on Wednesday the second phase of the WhatsApp campaign titled 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad', sources ... read..

"Sare Jahaan Se Achha..." Indian Air Force pays tribute to Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight on 40th anniversary

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 9:58:29 AM IST

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday paid tribute to Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the only Indian to have gone into space on the anniversary of his space journey on this day, 40 years ago. ... read..

"Democracy in danger": Ashok Gehlot rails against Centre over 'misuse' of ED, CBI

Pali (Rajasthan) | April 3, 2024 9:58:24 AM IST

Coming down heavily on the Centre over the alleged misuse of central agencies such as the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), CBI and the Income Tax Department against the Opposition leaders and parties, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednes ... read..

CPI's Annie Raja to file nomination from Wayanad against Rahul Gandhi today

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 3, 2024 9:58:20 AM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) Lok Sabha candidate from Wayanad, Annie Raja is set to file her nomination on Wednesday, the same day Congress candidate and sitting MP, Rahul Gandhi is also slated to file his nomination. ... read..

Maharashtra: 7 members of family killed in Sambhajinagar clothing shop fire

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 9:58:19 AM IST

Seven people who suffocated to death after a fire broke out at a clothing shop in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district belonged to the same family, informed the police on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre extends security to former judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC leader Arjun Singh, 2 others in W Bengal

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | April 3, 2024 9:58:17 AM IST

In anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, the Centre has provided security cover to former Calcutta High Court Judge and BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Arjun Singh among four leaders of Bharatiya ... read..

"Weak response by the government": Congress' Manish Tewari on Jaishankar's remarks on China

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:58:31 AM IST

On China's claim regarding Arunachal Pradesh and EAM Dr S Jaishankar's response to it, Congress MP Manish Tewari slammed the centre and called the response "weak." ... read..

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi releases third list of five candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 6:57:56 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) released its third list of candidates five candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. ... read..

"Disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward," says Rajnath Singh on Northern borders

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 6:58:00 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking on the current situation along the Northern borders of the country expressed full confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution will continue. ... read..

"You have always been a source of wisdom...," Mallikarjun Kharge writes as Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 5:57:19 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the latter retired from Rajya Sabha. ... read..

West Bengal: BJP's Shantanu Thakur assails TMC over Matua Maha Mela

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | April 3, 2024 5:57:17 AM IST

Political turmoil erupted over the Baruni Mela of Matuas to be held on April 6. The religious fair is held every year at Thakurnagar Thakurbari of Gaighata in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. ... read..

J-K: Gangster killed in police encounter at Government Medical College in Kathua

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 3, 2024 4:57:45 AM IST

A gangster was killed during the exchange of fire with police at Government Medical College (GMC) premises in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. ... read..

JNU issues order against accused in sexual harassment case

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 4:57:44 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University's Chief Proctor issued an official order regarding the sexual harassment case. ... read..

"Respect of India increasing in the world," says UP CM Yogi

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 4:57:42 AM IST

While addressing Intellectual conferences in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the double-engine Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre and in the state. ... read..

"Overwhelming public support in rally indicates BJP's victory" Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 3, 2024 3:58:51 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha slammed the CPI(M) and Congress for their "misrule" in Tripura and said that people will reject both parties in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. He also noted that overwhelming public support in rally indicates BJP's vict ... read..

TN CM Stalin launches scathing attack on PM over Kachchatheevu Island issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2024 3:58:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin slammed the BJP for raising the Kachchatheevu issue ahead of the the Lok Sabha polls and said that the issue has started to backfire now. ... read..

"BJP and BJD are one," says Odisha Congress leader Taraprasad Bahinipati

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 3, 2024 3:58:47 AM IST

After being fielded for the fifth time for the Odisha Assembly election, Jeypore MLA and Senior Congress Leader Taraprasad Bahinipati attacked Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party stating people know that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and BJD are one. ... read..

CM Siddaramaiah attacks Centre over Karnataka's drought memorandum submission

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2024 2:58:12 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying over the state's submission of the drought memorandum to the Centre. ... read..

"Wanted Sanjay Singh to be released today, but...": Sanjay Singh's advocate

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 2:58:08 AM IST

After Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to AAP leader Sanjay Singh, his advocate Rishikesh Kumar said that they wanted Singh to be released today only but procedural things led to the delay. Kumar hoped for legal formalities to be completed by Wednesd ... read..

East Tripura INDIA candidate Rajendra Reang files nomination

Agartala (Tripura) | April 3, 2024 2:58:06 AM IST

Gearing up for the Lok Sabha electoral race, Rajendra Reang, the candidate representing the INDI alliance in East Tripura, officially submitted his nomination at the Ambassa District Magistrate's office. ... read..

Fire breaks out at rubber warehouse in UP's Meerut

Meerut | April 3, 2024 2:58:04 AM IST

A massive fire erupted at a rubber warehouse located in the Mawana police station area of Meerut. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Uttarakhand government declares public holiday on voting day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 3, 2024 2:58:00 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Uttarakhand government has declared a public holiday on April 19, i.e. the day of voting. ... read..

"We are working to win all 26 seats," says Gujarat BJP Chief CR Paatil

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 3, 2024 2:57:58 AM IST

Gujarat Bharatiya President President CR Paatil expressed confidence in winning all 26 seats in Gujarat again ahead of the Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Bhushan Steel money laundering case: Delhi HC issues notice on ED plea challenging bail granted to accused

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:57:30 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice in a plea of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging bail granted to a woman accused in the Bhushan Steel Money Laundering case. ... read..

Delhi HC imposes Rs one lakh fine on Google

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:57:28 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday while dismissing its appeal imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on Google for representing wrong facts and for its failure to disclose the information regarding the refusal of the patent by the European Patent Office (EPO). ... read..

"We don't doubt our victory...": BJP chief Nadda highlights BJP's achievements under Modi rule, exudes confidence in party's victory

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2024 1:57:26 AM IST

Highlighting the achievements of the Bhartiya Janata party under PM Modi's rule, BJP national President JP Nadda on Tuesday said that it is the hard work of the past generations, which has led the BJP on the path of grand triumph. ... read..

"Now truth will come out in front of country...": Sharad Pawar after SC grants bail to Sanjay Singh

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 2, 2024 11:59:41 PM IST

After AAP leader Sanjay Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case, NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that injustice was done to the Aam Admi Party leader, adding that Singh's release will help in revealing the truth ... read..

"Does Lalu Yadav know what a policy is?" asks Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | April 2, 2024 11:59:37 PM IST

Targeting Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday asked whether Yadav knows what a policy is and also said Yadav should name any policy that he started and that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar discontinued. ... read..

Indore: Australian man found dead in suspected heart attack, investigation underway

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 11:59:32 PM IST

An Australian citizen was found dead in his hotel room in Indore in a suspected heart attack, with further investigation being carried out by the officials. ... read..

Beach tourism activities banned in Kerala's Kannur due to rough seas

Kannur (Kerala) | April 2, 2024 11:59:30 PM IST

Due to the rough seas in many coastal areas, beach tourism activities have been halted in Kerala's Kannur. ... read..

PM Modi to address booth committees members, panna pramukhs of UP virtually tomorrow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 11:59:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the digital Namo rally through the Namo app at all the booths of 10 Lok Sabha seats falling under the third phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Police, paramilitary forces conduct searches at railway stations, bus stands across Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 2, 2024 11:59:26 PM IST

Punjab Police, along with teams of paramilitary forces, conducted a special cordon and search operation (CASO) on Tuesday at and around all the railway stations and bus stands across the state. ... read..

"There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi": Amit Shah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 2, 2024 11:59:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that there can never be a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been serving the nation for the last 23 years without taking a single leave, while Rahul Gandhi goes on a vacation at the onse ... read..

Election Commission transfers 8 DMs, 12 SPs in 5 states ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:59:23 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday transferred 8 District Magistrates (DM) and 12 Superintendent of Police (SP) in five states, namely Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Sanjay Singh assures SC not to make any comment about his role in liquor policy case

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:59:21 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh, who was granted bail by the top court on Tuesday assured the Supreme Court that he will not make any comment about his role in liquor policy irregularities matter. ... read..

'CPI(M), Congress ruled by suppressing people, creating problems': Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2024 11:59:17 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized the previous governments led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Congress party for ruling the state by 'suppressing the people and creating problems'. ... read..

Police seize Rs 1.5 crore of unaccounted cash in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 2, 2024 11:59:14 PM IST

Telangana Police seized Rs 1.5 crore of unaccounted cash from three bags during vehicle checks in Hyderabad on Tuesday. ... read..

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