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Tripura BJP candidate Biplab Deb dares victims of CPIM-Cong 'excesses' to votes for joint candidate

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2024 3:57:27 PM IST

Former Tripura CM and BJP candidate for West Tripura parliamentary constituency, Biplab Kumar Deb, dared leaders of the CPI(M), who lost their dear ones due to the prolonged rivalry between the Left and the Congress, to cast their votes in favour of the I ... read..

Aam Adami Party's Delhi MLAs to meet Sunita Kejriwal today

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 2:59:16 PM IST

Aam Adami Party (AAP) MLAs of the Delhi Assembly are set to meet Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of jailed chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday in the national capital, according to party sources. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi should explain his position..." BJP after SDPI extends support to Congress-led UDF in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 2, 2024 2:59:03 PM IST

BJP Kerala President K Surendran has asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to explain his position on the declaration by Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) to extend unconditional support to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Lok Sabh ... read..

UP BJP leaders to hold press conferences in 40 districts, launch all-out attack on opposition

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 2:58:59 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a series of press conferences across 40 districts if Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, aimed at mounting a concerted attack on the opposition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

PIL in court seeks direction to Centre, to ensure travel companies keep personal information confidential

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 2:58:57 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Center to take steps to ensure that the travel companies, particularly the foreign travel companies, that collect personal data, i.e., name, address, phone numb ... read..

SC gives Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna last chance to file new affidavits within one week

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 2:58:54 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the last opportunity to Yogguru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna to file fresh affidavits within a week in a matter pertaining to misleading advertisements by the Patanjali Ayurveda. ... read..

"PM Modi doesn't believe in Tamil identity": DMK candidate Arun Nehru

By Pramod Chaturvedi

Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 2:58:50 PM IST

Ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Arun Nehru, who is contesting from the Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency, today met people in Valikandapuram village in Tamil Nadu as part of his campaign for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. ... read..

LS Polls: TMC's Kolkata Uttar candidate Sudip Bandyopadhyay starts campaign with roadshow

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 2:58:46 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who is his party's candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from Kolkata Uttar started his campaign with a road show on Tuesday. ... read..

Katchatheevu row: PM Modi sharpens attack on Congress says it "divided country into pieces"

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | April 2, 2024 2:58:36 PM IST

Weighing in on the Katchatheevu issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress party, accusing it of "dividing the country into pieces" during its 60 year-long regime. ... read..

"Has no respect for tribals...": JMM accuses PM Modi of 'insulting' President Murmu

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 2, 2024 2:58:26 PM IST

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining seated while President Droupadi Murmu stood up to confer the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Adva ... read..

"Today, people scared...matter of grave concern": Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:58:23 PM IST

Senior Aam Admi Party leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday drew comparisons between Kejriwal's arrest and the British rule say that today the people are "scared" and it is a matter of "grave concern" for the country. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal has fooled you: Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Atishi's claims

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:58:21 PM IST

In reaction to Atishi's allegation that she was approached by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to join them or else she'd be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the only person who h ... read..

DGCA orders Vistara to submit information, details of cancelled and delayed flights

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:58:07 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday asked Vistara Airlines to submit daily information and details on the flights that are being cancelled and delayed. ... read..

Ending buzz of rift, Pashupati Paras calls on Nadda; says will 'support NDA' in LS polls

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:58:03 PM IST

Ending speculations of a rift with the NDA over seat allotments for the Lok Sabha, which gained ground after his resignation from the central cabinet, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) president Pashupati Kumar Paras called on BJP national president JP ... read..

"Inalienable integral part of India": Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on China renaming places in the state

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 1:58:01 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu slammed China for naming places within his state saying that it is an "inalienable integral part of India." ... read..

Ahmedabad West Lok Sabha constituency: Voting to take place in single phase on May 7

Ahmedabad West (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 1:57:50 PM IST

The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections for the Ahmedabad West constituency in Gujarat, one among the 26 constituencies in the state, will be conducted in one single phase on May 7 (Phase 3). The counting and announcement of results will take place on June ... read..

Raipur District Collector organises bike rally to create awareness among voters ahead of Lok Sabha election

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:51 PM IST

Raipur District Collector, Gaurav Kumar Singh, organised a bike rally and street play on Tuesday to create awareness among the voters, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

One arrested in an encounter between Noida police and miscreant

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:45 PM IST

One accused was arrested and shot, in an encounter that took place between the police and miscreants in Bisrakh police station of Greater Noida on Tuesday, an official said. ... read..

Centre provides 'Y' category CRPF security to BJP leaders, Sushik Kumar, Sheetal Angural

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:00:43 PM IST

The Central has decided to provide 'Y' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to recently joined Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from Punjab, Sushil Kumar Rinku and Sheetal Angural, sources said on Tuesday. ... read..

Fire breaks out at scrap warehouse in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:41 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Kanpur, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Beginning of a new inning," says BJP's Meerut candidate Arun Govil ahead of filing nomination

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:37 PM IST

Arun Govil, who essayed the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's mythological drama Ramayan and has been given the BJP's ticket from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut Lok Sabha seat for the general polls, on Tuesday said that this election is a 'Beginning of a new i ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Cyber fraud gang busted, 7 held

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:35 PM IST

Gwalior police have busted a cyberfraud gang operating from the city and arrested seven persons, including a woman, in this connection, a police official said. ... read..

Centre provides 'Y' category CRPF security to BJP leaders, Sushil Kumar, Sheetal Angural

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:00:33 PM IST

"Join BJP or ED will arrest you", AAP's Atishi claims, says won't betray Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:00:15 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that she was approached by the Bharatiya Janata Party to join them or else she'd be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the coming days. ... read..

Newly inducted BJP leaders Sushil Kumar Rinku, Angural granted 'Y' category CRPF security cover in Punjab

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:00:13 PM IST

The Central Government has extended 'Y' category security cover by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to newly inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Punjab, Sushil Kumar Rinku and Sheetal Angural, sources said. ... read..

Four Naxals gunned down in Bijapur encounter, arms recovered

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2024 1:00:07 PM IST

Four Naxals were gunned down and some weapons were recovered from their possession during an encounter that broke out between the Leftwing outlaws and security forces in the Bijapur district on Tuesday. ... read..

Bihar: BJP leader and two-time MP from Muzaffarpur, Ajay Nishad to join Congress today

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:00:05 PM IST

After the Bharatiya Janata Party denied him a ticket from Muzaffarpur, party leader Ajay Nishad, will join the Congress Party on Tuesday ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Fiery start to campaign by Paarivendhar from TN's Tiruchirappalli

Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 12:59:59 PM IST

There was a fiery start to campaign by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) founder TR Paarivendhar from the Valadi Village in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from t ... read..

Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency: Voting to take place on April 26

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 12:59:56 PM IST

The Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency will go to polls on April 26 in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, starting in the third week of this month. ... read..

"People now fed up with dictatorship of a family," says BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Kamal Nath's turf Chhindwara

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 12:59:54 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday expressed his confidence over winning Chhindwara parliamentary seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections saying the lotus would bloom here. ... read..

India slams "sensless" attempts by China on Arunachal, says "assigning invented names won't alter reality"

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 12:59:46 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday firmly rejected China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh saying assigning invented names will "not alter the reality that the state will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. ... read..

Congress targets PM Modi ahead of visit to Uttarakhand

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 12:59:38 PM IST

The Congress has targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Uttarakhand today, later in the day, where he is scheduled to address a rally in Rudrapur as part of his Lok Sabha campaign. ... read..

ASI continues survey at Bhojshala Complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar for 12th day

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 12:59:36 PM IST

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrived at the Bhojshala Complex in Dhar on Tuesday to continue the survey for the 12th consecutive day. ... read..

PM Modi to kick off Lok Sabha poll campaign from Rudrapur in Uttarakhand

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | April 2, 2024 12:59:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll campaign on Tuesday by addressing a rally in Rudrapur, which is part of the Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar constituency of Uttarakhand. ... read..

Rajasthan: Fire breaks out at plywood factory in Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | April 2, 2024 12:59:30 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a plywood factory in Rajasthan's Ajmer on Monday night. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: College student dies by suicide over alleged sexual harassment by faculty members

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 12:59:23 PM IST

A first-year diploma student at a college in the state died by suicide over alleged sexual harassment by college faculty members. ... read..

Six injured after car rams into 'Kachori' shop in Delhi

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 12:59:19 PM IST

Six people were injured after a speeding car drove into the popular food joint, Fateh Kachori, in Delhi's Rajpur Road area. The driver, who is a lawyer by profession, has also been arrested, police said. ... read..

CGHS beneficiary ID must be linked with Ayushman Bharat ID by Apr 30: Centre

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 12:59:13 PM IST

The linking of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiary ID with the Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID will be mandatory with effect from April 1, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Tuesday. ... read..

Wanted criminal arrested after exchange of fire with police in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 11:00:03 AM IST

A wanted criminal, carrying a bounty of Rs 30,000 on his head, was arrested afrer a brief exchange of fire in Kanpur, police said. ... read..

Two convicted by Delhi Court under PMLA Act for defrauding bank

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:00:01 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has convicted two people accused of committing the offense of money-laundering as defined under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. ... read..

ED issues notice to Bengal businessman in alleged ration scam case

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 10:59:46 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned a businessman based in West Bengal's Bongaon in an alleged ration scam case. ... read..

Rajasthan: 3 hospital authorities held for issuing fake organ transplant NOCs; 2 suspended, 1 terminated

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 2, 2024 10:59:44 AM IST

A team of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested three people, including an official and two organ donation coordinators for taking bribes on the pretext of issuing no-objection certificates (NOC) for organ transplant cases. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: One Naxalite killed in ongoing encounter with forces in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2024 10:59:42 AM IST

A Naxalite was killed and a weapon recovered from his possesion after an encounter broke out during the Leftwing outlaws and security forces in the Bijapur district on Tuesday. ... read..

"Commander himself created trouble for his soldiers": BJP's Ajay Alok takes jibe on Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 10:59:40 AM IST

Taking a jibe on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's recent remark of mentioning the names of party leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj during interrogation in the excise policy case, BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said that a commander looks after his army b ... read..

Morning in Tihar jail for Arvind Kejriwal begins with tea, breakfast

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 10:59:38 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who was sent to 15-day judicial custody a day ago, in connection with now scrapped liquor policy case began Tuesday morning with tea and breakfast in Tihar Jail as per the prison rules, sources said. ... read..

Aviation Ministry seeks detailed report from Vistara over cancellation and flight delays

By Ashoke Raj

New Delhi, | April 2, 2024 10:59:35 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has sought a detailed report from Vistara regarding flight cancellations and major delays, with the airline having cancelled or delayed over 100 flights in the past week. ... read..

"India will grow with growth of Odisha," says Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | April 2, 2024 9:59:45 AM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur constituency, Dharmendra Pradhan, said that Odisha will play an important role in realising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's roadmap to make India a develo ... read..

Five killed, three critical after dumper rams into auto in Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 9:59:39 AM IST

Five persons were killed and three gravely injured on Tuesday when a speeding dumper rammed into an autorickshaw in Chitrakoot, police said. ... read..

Driver of Kerala High Court judge dies of injuries sustained in assault

Kochi (Kerala) | April 2, 2024 9:59:30 AM IST

A 45-year-old man who was reportedly brutally beaten up by four people, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Kochi on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress appoints Presidents for seven districts in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 2, 2024 9:59:27 AM IST

The Congress party appointed presidents for seven districts in Karnataka ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Bus overturns at Morena, at least 30 injured

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 9:59:23 AM IST

A bus travelling from Gwalior to Mehandipur Balaji temple overturned at Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Agra Delhi National Highway 44, police informed on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: 3 rescued after fire breaks out in building due to gas cylinder leakage

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:59:17 AM IST

Three people were rescued after a fire broke out following a gas cylinder leakage on the third floor of a building in Delhi's Tagore Garden area, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard rebased at northern, southern flanks of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | April 2, 2024 9:59:16 AM IST

Two Indian Coast Guard ships have been rebased at northern and southern flanks of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Diglipur and Campbell Bay respectively. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 2 killed, over 10 injured after bus collides with lorry on Trichy-Chennai highway

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 9:59:14 AM IST

Two persons were killed and over ten others sustained injuries after a bus collided with a lorry on the Trichy- Chennai National Highway on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Assam Drug peddler held in Cachar, Rs 25 lakh worth drugs seized

Cachar (Assam) | April 2, 2024 8:58:41 AM IST

Assam police has apprehended a drug peddler and seized drugs worth Rs 25 lakh in Assam's Cachar district, an official said. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP leader, former Yaiskul MLA among four who joined Congress in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | April 2, 2024 7:58:00 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, former Yaiskul MLA Elangbam Chand Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sagolsem Achouba Singh, Advocate Oinam Hemanta Singh and Thoudam Debadatta Singh joined Congress. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Samajwadi party fields contestants from Agra and Meerut

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 6:57:30 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced its candidate list for Agra and Meerut. ... read..

"I am happy to be in Bharatiya Janata Party," says Maneka Gandhi

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 5:59:04 AM IST

Days after BJP MP Varun Gandhi was denied a ticket from his constituency, his mother and BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, on her 10-day visit to Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur, broke silence and expressed happiness to be a part of the party. ... read..

Andhra: First-year student in Visakhapatnam dies by suicide over alleged sexual harassment by faculty member

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 5:58:52 AM IST

A first-year diploma student, at Chaitanya Engineering College died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. ... read..

J-K: Baramulla Police books five miscreants under Public Safety Act

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 2, 2024 5:58:50 AM IST

Baramulla Police has booked five miscreants under the Public Safety Act and lodged them in District Jail Udhampur and Central Jail Kot Bhalwal Jammu. ... read..

"Congress is a corrupt party, didn't follow income tax rules," says BJP's Nishikant Dubey

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | April 2, 2024 4:57:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey lashed out at the Congress party, stating that they did not follow the income tax rule and consequently their bank accounts got frozen. ... read..

Congress releases 10th list of candidates for LS polls, fields contestants from Warangal and Akola

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 3:57:49 AM IST

The Congress party released its tenth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. On Monday, the party announced the names of candidates from Maharashtra's Akola seat and Telangana's Warangal seat. ... read..

AIADMK's Sellur Raju backs PM's statement on Katchatheevu island

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2024 3:57:47 AM IST

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over the Katchatheevu island issue, AIADMK leader Sellur K Raju backed the PM's statement, calling it "true." ... read..

BJP's Dilip Ghosh vows caution after Election Commission censured his remark against WB CM Banerjee

Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 3:57:45 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Ghosh said that he will be careful with his language after the Election Commission of India censured him for derogatory remarks against the dignity of women. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 3:57:44 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti. ... read..

"Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable part of India," says Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 2:58:43 AM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the renaming of several areas in Arunachal Pradesh by China and said that the baseless claims made by China will not change the ground reality. ... read..

ENPO writes to ECI on its decision to refrain from Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 2:58:41 AM IST

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) explaining its position to abstain from participating in the upcoming general elections and requesting the necessary arrangements to accommodate its abstenti ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Ashfaq Ullah Kha Zoological Park's lioness Mariam passes away

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2024 2:58:37 AM IST

Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park's lioness, Mariam, passed away on Monday in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"ED, CBI and I-T are the branches of BJP": Assam Congress leader Jakir Hussain attacks Centre

Guwahati (Assam) | April 2, 2024 2:58:35 AM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the central agencies, Assam Congress leader Jakir Hussain Sikdar said on Monday that the ED, CBI and Income tax Department are the branches of the Bhartiya Janata Party. ... read..

Punjab: Two arrested for taking Rs 2,50,000 by posing as vigilance officials

Chandigarh | April 2, 2024 1:58:11 AM IST

The Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested two persons for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2,50,000 by posing themselves as vigilance bureau officials. ... read..

IIT Guwahati partners with Samagra Shiksha Assam to host Mega Science and Maths Olympiad with over 1 lakh students

Guwahati (Assam) | April 2, 2024 1:58:07 AM IST

With the aim of fostering scientific curiosity and mathematical proficiency among students in the state, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Assam, organised a massive Science and Maths Olympiad, one of the la ... read..

JNU student alleged sexual harassment; admin orders inquiry

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 1:57:59 AM IST

A student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) claimed she was sexually harassed on the campus by a few students late Saturday night, officials said. ... read..

"BJP has very unproductive habit of fighting historical battles": Karti Chidambaram hits back over Katchatheevu row

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 11:28:29 PM IST

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Katchatheevu island row, and said that the party has a very "unproductive" habit of fighting historical battles. ... read..

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar holds roadshow for Bengaluru South candidate Sowmya Reddy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2024 11:28:27 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today likened Congress leader Sowmya Reddy to his daughter and called upon the voters of Bengaluru South parliamentary constituency to elect her with a huge margin.Congress candidate from Bengaluru south, Sowmya Reddy ... read..

Manhandling incident of lawyers: SC expresses concern over non-functional CCTV cameras at Noida court

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:25 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over non-functioning of CCTV cameras at the Noida court complex, where two lawyers were manhandled and sought a report over the funds that were not given despite requests. ... read..

Samajwadi Party's Meera Deepak to contest against Madhya Pradesh BJP chief VD Sharma

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:21 PM IST

Samajwadi Party replaced its candidate for the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency. The party has fielded Meera Deepak in place of Manoj Yadav. Meera Deepak will face Madhya Pradesh BJP president and sitting MP V D Sharma. ... read..

Kerala: Houses damaged in Kollam after water enters inside due to high waves

Kollam (Kerala) | April 1, 2024 11:28:13 PM IST

The locals in Kollam city staged a protest after several buildings were destroyed as the water entered into the houses due to high waves on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi court adjourns BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea to April 4

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:11 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday adjourned further hearings on the interim bail petition moved by BRS MLC K Kavitha to April 4 in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. ... read..

Dravidian model of governance empowered women, says DMK's Dindigul Leoni

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 11:28:09 PM IST

DMK leader Dindigul Leoni on Monday said that the DMK government has played a significant role in empowering women, allowing them to flourish in various fields. ... read..

"BJP should be last one to talk about publicity, photo ops...": TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Siliguri (West Bengal) | April 1, 2024 11:28:05 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party should be the last party to talk about other parties engaged in publicity and public relations management, adding that the entire politics of the BJP has revolved a ... read..

ECI team holds high-level meeting with top officials to assess poll preparedness' in Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 1, 2024 11:28:02 PM IST

A five-member Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation led by Deputy Election Commissioner Hirdesh Kumar on Monday held a high-level meeting with top administration and Punjab police officials to review the preparedness of Lok Sabha elections in the ... read..

SC seeks ECI response on plea seeking counting of all VVPAT slips

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India and Centre on a petition seeking the counting of all Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) paper slips in elections, instead of the verification of only 5 randomly selected ( ... read..

"Congress tortured Muslims for 70 years; reduced them to beggars": AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

Karimganj (Assam) | April 1, 2024 11:27:58 PM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Monday said that Congress is responsible for the abysmal socio-economic plight of the Muslims. ... read..

"Imandari ki jo hoti adat tumhari...": Manoj Tiwari takes dig at Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:28:01 PM IST

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Monday took a dig at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after he was sent to judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case and said if the AAP leader had a habit of "honesty" he would not have gone to Tihar Jail. ... read..

"Evidence of corruption established": BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj slams AAP as court extends Kejriwal's custody

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:59 PM IST

After a Delhi Court on Monday extended the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until April 15 in the alleged excise policy scam, Bharatiya Janata party leader and Supreme Court lawyer Bansuri Swaraj said that the court believes that prima faci ... read..

Above normal temperature, 10-20 days of heatwaves expected during April-June period: IMD

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:57 PM IST

Most parts of the country are likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures during April to June, with 10-20 days of heat waves expected in different parts, India Meteorological Department said on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Congress to release manifesto on April 5; hold mega rallies in Hyderabad, Jaipur

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:56 PM IST

The Congress will release its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on April 5 at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in New Delhi, announced the party's General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday. ... read..

BJP criticises Karnataka government over harassment of women in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2024 10:27:52 PM IST

The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over women's safety in the state, saying that the grand old party is undermining law and order and empowering criminals. ... read..

"They are in the right place," says Jharkhand BJP chief on arrest of AAP leaders, Hemant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 1, 2024 10:27:50 PM IST

Taking a jibe at jailed leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain and Hemant Soren, Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi said they are all in the right place. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Political Parties IT Wing gearing up with tech ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 10:27:41 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Bharatiya Janata Party--all three major political parties have set up a war room for the IT Wing across Tamil Nadu to coordinate the campaign on social media and use of ... read..

"Party will take call on nomination process": BJP Meerut nominee Arun Govil

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2024 10:27:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's nominee from Meerut for the Lok Sabha elections, Arun Govil on Monday said that the party will take a call regarding the nomination process that will take place tomorrow. ... read..

Yogi Adityanath calls on intellectuals to spread awareness of the power of vote

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2024 10:27:31 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, campaigned for the BJP candidates in three pivotal districts - Hathras, Bulandshahr, and Gautam Buddha Nagar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and urged intellectuals to engage in grassroots outreach within th ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal exposed AAP's internal power struggle: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:30 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari on Monday claimed that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has revealed an internal power struggle within the party. ... read..

"Will do explosive expose on April 2": Senior AAP leader Atishi

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:22 PM IST

After Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent the AAP supremo to judicial custody till April 15 in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy case, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Monday said that she would be doing an "explosiv ... read..

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK of perpetuating dynastic politics

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2024 10:27:16 PM IST

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday came down heavily on the ruling DMK for adhering to dynastic politics and "not fulfilling most of its poll promises". ... read..

SC stays criminal proceedings against India Today group chairman Aroon Purie and others

New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday put a stay on the criminal defamation proceedings against TV Today Network Chairman Aroon Purie and TV anchors Rajdeep Sardesai and Shiv Aroor over a sting operation aired by the organisation in 2016 on an alleged cash-for-vote ... read..

"Money of the country has been looted": Acharya Pramod Krishnam targets Congress

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2024 10:27:13 PM IST

Amid mounting scrutiny of Congress party's financial dealings, former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam lashed out the Congress party on Monday stating that the 'money of the country has been looted' and hence the party has to deal with investigatio ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at slum in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2024 10:27:11 PM IST

A fire broke out at a slum in Loni, Ghaziabad, officials said. ... read..

LS polls: Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at Bhimakali temple, prepares, serves tea at Namo tea stall in Mandi

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | April 1, 2024 9:30:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Mandi and actor Kangana Ranaut offered prayers at the Bhimakali temple here and then in a creative election campaign, prepared tea at the Namo Tea Stall and served it to the gathered people on Monday. ... read..

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