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Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Bhiwandi, none injured

Thane (Maharashtra) | March 31, 2024 8:26:19 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a scrap godown in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Amit Shah to visit Tripura for 2 days from April 7

Agartala (Tripura) | March 31, 2024 7:26:16 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit the Northeastern states to undertake poll campaigning. ... read..

"Thankful for giving me chance to fight from Jajpur": Rabindra Narayan Behera

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:26:24 AM IST

On his candidature from Odisha's Jajpur, BJP leader Rabindra Narayan Behera expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other BJP leaders. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP's Annamalai meets Congress leader Krishnasamy Vandaiyar

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:26:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) state president and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, met Thanjavur South District Congress president Krishnasamy Vandaiyar when Annamalai visited Thanjavur for the election campaign. ... read..

BJP releases campaigners list for LS polls, bye-elections in Tripura

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:26:20 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released names of leaders who will campaign for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the State of Tripura (Schedule-1A) and bye-elections to the 7-Ramnagar Legislative Assembly Constituency. ... read..

ED takes custody of Sheikh Shahjahan in land grab case

West Bengal | March 31, 2024 4:26:31 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) interrogated Sandeshkhali accused now-suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the land grab case. ... read..

"There won't be Hindus left in Assam Congress by 2026": Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2024 4:26:29 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, saying that Hindus won't remain in the Assam Congress by 2026. ... read..

Kerala: Court acquits three men in Riyas Maulavi murder case

Kasaragod (Kerala) | March 31, 2024 4:26:27 AM IST

Kasargod Principal Sessions Court has acquitted three RSS workers, Nitinkumar, Ajesh and Akhilesh, natives of Kalluggude, in connection with the murder of 34-year-old Madrasa teacher Mohammed Riyas. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacks BJP over Janardhan Reddy's re-entry into the party

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 4:26:23 AM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) over former minister and MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy's re-entry into the BJP. ... read..

"Modi government cracking down on opposition," says TMC's Mahua Moitra

Nadia (West Bengal) | March 31, 2024 3:27:14 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Maitra launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister-led Narendra Modi government in the centre over the concerns expressed by the United Nations on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP) convenor Ar ... read..

Delhi: One dead, 1 injured in fire accident in Burari Pradeep Vihar area

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 3:27:12 AM IST

A fire broke out in the Burari Pradeep Vihar area of the national capital. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with Kerala BJP workers through NaMo App ahead of LS polls

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 3:26:58 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with party workers in Kerala under the programme 'Mera Booth Sabse Strong' through the NaMo App. ... read..

Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand sculpture of veteran BJP leader LK Advani

Puri (Odisha) | March 31, 2024 2:26:40 AM IST

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani with the message "Congratulations! Living legend L K Advani ji" at Puri Beach in Odisha on Saturday. ... read..

BJP releases 8th list of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections 2024

New Delhi | March 31, 2024 2:26:38 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) released the 8th list for the Lok Sabha elections, with a total of 11 candidates from Odisha, Punjab and West Bengal. ... read..

We were able to make payment of around Rs 26,000 despite Centre-state row: Kerala Finance Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 30, 2024 11:58:33 PM IST

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal said that the state government has successfully completed the payments even though there were financial constraints, including the row between the state and the union government. ... read..

Himachal: Kangra police gear up for free and fair election, intensify patrolling, mark sensitive areas

Dharmshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 11:58:25 PM IST

As Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh are around the corner, the district administration and other officials are gearing up to conduct a free and fair election. ... read..

'Abrogation of Article 370A, reduction in terrorist activities, all because of strong govt in Centre': Anurag Thakur in J-K

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 11:58:21 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government for bringing development to Jammu and Kashmir and reducing terrorist activities. ... read..

"If he's planning to marry again, now is the time": Assam CM takes dig at Badruddin Ajmal over UCC

Guwahati (Assam) | March 30, 2024 11:58:19 PM IST

In a dig at AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who has made no secret of his opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday if the former was entertainng thoughts of a second or third marriage, he should do ... read..

LJP announces list of all candidates; party chief Chirag Paswan to contest from Hajipur

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 11:58:16 PM IST

The National President of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan will contest from the Hajpur seat in the Lok Sabha elections, the party announced on Saturday. ... read..

Campaign to expose, oppose, punish BJP will be taken to people: Samyukta Kisan Morcha

Rohtak (Haryana) | March 30, 2024 11:58:14 PM IST

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) held its extended meeting here today endorsed its clarion call given in the March 14 Mahapanchayat at Ram Lila ground for opposing, exposing and punishing the BJP for the ruinous pro ... read..

DRI thwarts smuggling of gold in Odisha, recovers 65 pieces of smuggled bullion

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 30, 2024 11:58:06 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has thwarted smuggling of gold in Odisha, recovering 65 pieces of smuggled gold bullion, weighing 9180 grams, valued at Rs. 6,44,46,164, said the agency. ... read..

"UP govt should pay attention to allegations against it over Mukhtar Ansari's death": UP Congress President Ajay Rai

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 11:58:04 PM IST

Ajay Rai, UP Congress President, on Saturday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to address the allegations surrounding the death of incarcerated gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. ... read..

FIR against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuriya for 'illegally' using snakes in music video

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 30, 2024 11:58:02 PM IST

Days after coming out of prison on bail, YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has found himself in trouble once again. ... read..

"Can put Thiruvananthapuram on path to reap benefits of PM Modi's schemes": Rajeev Chandrashekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 30, 2024 11:57:57 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar launched a crowdsourcing programme on Saturday and said that this election is not merely a contest but a mission to propel Thiruvananthapuram forward, enabling it to reap the benefits of Prime Minister Modi's governan ... read..

NDA will win more than 400 seats across country: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 30, 2024 11:57:55 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday said that the BJP is determined to work for the welfare of people, and to strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, everyone must ensure the victory of BJP. He expressed confidence that the NDA w ... read..

Assam: BJP's Dibrugarh LS candidate Sarbananda Sonowal visits Madarkhat Xatra

Dibrugarh (Assam) | March 30, 2024 11:57:51 PM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP candidate from Dibrugarh parliamentary constituency, visited the Madarkhat Xatra in Lahowal in Dibrugarh district on Saturday. ... read..

Tripura CM accuses opposition parties of pushing state towards destruction

Agartala (Tripura) | March 30, 2024 11:57:46 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha slammed the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress for their alleged misrule in Tripura, which pushed the state towards destruction, and emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts for the state's developme ... read..

Kalpana Soren meets Sonia Gandhi; families of jailed AAP leaders

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 11:57:41 PM IST

Kalpana Murmu Soren, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the families of jailed Aam Aadmi Party leaders on Saturday. ... read..

LS polls: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat files nomination from Jodhpur

Politics | March 30, 2024 10:57:52 PM IST

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat filed his nomination from the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday. ... read..

'Uddhav Thackeray ji, his son cannot dictate Mumbai's fate': Piyush Goyal hits back at criticism on 'shifting slum' proposal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 30, 2024 10:57:46 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal, hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's criticism regarding proposal to shift slums to salt pan lands. ... read..

Telangana: Alleging neglect, Cong worker pours petrol on self in front of CM's residence

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 10:57:43 PM IST

A Congress worker poured diesel on himself near Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's residence after allegedly being neglected in the party, police said. ... read..

PM Modi started Rashtriya Gokul Mission two encourage animal husbandry using scientific method: Rajasthan CM Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 30, 2024 10:57:39 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that to encourage animal husbandry using the scientific method, PM Narendra Modi started the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for the first time. ... read..

"Govt displaying characteristics of dictatorship and arrogance: Congress leader Deepender Hooda

Jhajjar (Haryana) | March 30, 2024 10:57:37 PM IST

Congress leader Deepender Hooda strongly criticized the BJP-led central government's use of central agencies against the opposition, questioning the appropriateness of such tactics in a democratic system. ... read..

BJP announces 8th list of candidates; fields rebel Congress MP from Patiala

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 10:57:33 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its eighth list of candidates in Punjab, Odisha and West Bengal for the Lok Sabha Elections. ... read..

"My family is elated with this honour": Saumya Swaminathan after receiving Bharat Ratna for father MS Swaminathan

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 10:57:30 PM IST

Saumya Swaminathan, daughter of late agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan said that her family is elated with the Bharat Ratna honour for her father. ... read..

"When time comes, we will give strong proof...": Afzal Ansari on Mukhtar Ansari's death

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 9:57:44 PM IST

Afzal Ansari, brother of Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari on Saturday alleged that his brother was killed amid a huge conspiracy and they will provide strong proof when the time comes. ... read..

Jharkhand: ED files prosecution complaint against former CM Hemant Soren, others

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 30, 2024 9:57:40 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate filed a prosecution complaint against former CM Hemant Soren and others on Saturday at a special PMLA court here. ... read..

"You cant' be daughter of Mandi only during election campaign": HP PWD Minister takes jibe at Kangana Ranaut

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 9:57:35 PM IST

The PWD Minister of Himachal Pradesh and the election in-charge of the Congress Party for Mandi Parliamentary Constituency, Vikramaditya Singh, took a jibe at the BJP's Mandi Lok Sabha candidate and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday. ... read..

Increased support from educated voters extends PM Modi's support base: Economist

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 9:57:39 PM IST

An editorial in the Economist Magazine says that ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's support base amongst educated voters has increased leading to a larger support base for him and the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

"Family" battle in Baramati: Ajit Pawar's wife to take on Supriya Sule in Lok Sabha polls

Baramati (Maharashtra) | March 30, 2024 9:57:28 PM IST

It will be a family contest on the Baramati seat in Maharashtra as the suspense ended on Saturday when Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party announced Sunetra Pawar from the seat against Sharad Pawar-led Supriya Sule. ... read..

'Unjust, dictatorship': Aaditya Thackeray slams Piyush Goyal's proposal to rehabilitate slum dwellers to salt pan lands

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 30, 2024 9:57:26 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray hit out at Union Minister Piyush Goyal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday for proposing to shift slums to salt pan lands during an election event in Mumbai. ... read..

J-K: Forces conduct 'area domination' Route March in Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 9:57:23 PM IST

Aimed towards better area domination as well as proper familiarisation of troops in view of parliamentary poles, the security forces conducted a route march in Rajouri main town area and peripheral places on Saturday. ... read..

BJP national general secretary appeals to Telangana CM to address issue of students' pending fee reimbursements

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 9:57:19 PM IST

BJP national general secretary Bandi Sanjay on Saturday appealed to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to urgently address the issue of pending fee reimbursements of students. ... read..

J-K: Police attach illegal property worth lakhs of drug peddler in Kulgam

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 9:57:16 PM IST

Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Kulgam Police attached property belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Sabzar Ahmad under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) act. ... read..

Court dismisses Tahir Hussain's bail plea, noting his role in Delhi riots conspiracy

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 9:57:13 PM IST

A Delhi Court has dismissed the regular bail application of Tahir Hussain, accused in the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. ... read..

Karnataka: Saina Nehwal fires back at Congress MLA over 'sexist jibe' at BJP's LS pick from Davangere

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 8:57:07 PM IST

Badminton ace and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Saina Nehwal, on Saturday denounced Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa over his 'sexist jibe' at Gayatri Siddeshwara, a BJP candidate from Davangere in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Sharad Pawar's NCP files complaint against Shiv Sena, BJP for violating Model Code of Conduct

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 30, 2024 8:57:05 PM IST

The Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar faction has filed a complaint to the Election Commission of India against the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and the Bharatiya Janata Party for violating the Representation of People's Act and the Model Code ... read..

"No government in past undermined institutions as blatantly as Modi govt": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 8:57:01 PM IST

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh alleged on Saturday that no government in the past has so blatantly misused the investigative agencies and undermined the constitutional institutions as the Narendra Modi government has during the past ten ... read..

Congress and their supporting parties neglected Udhampur:Jitendra Singh

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 8:56:55 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha seat, Jitendra Singh, accused the Congress of neglecting Udhampur and said that region did not get its due because of Congress and Kashmir Centric parties. ... read..

Election Commission suspends Nilgiris flying squad head for laxity in checking vehicle of DMK candidate A Raja

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 8:56:53 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended head of the flying squad team of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu for not checking the cavalcade of DMK party candidate A Raja on Saturday. ... read..

Jagan Reddy should answer what he has done for Rayalaseema in last 5 years: N Chandrababu Naidu

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 8:56:51 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and said that the CM should answer what he has done for Rayalaseema, especially for Kadapa, Proddatur, and Puliv ... read..

Fearing defeat in Lok Sabha polls, BJP misusing central agencies: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 8:56:47 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP is using organisations like the IT Department, ED, and CBI to weaken the Congress Party as the party is scared of losing the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Former PM Narasimha Rao's daughter, N Sharada Devi expresses happiness over her late father being conferred Bharat Ratna

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 8:56:45 PM IST

Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's daughter, N Sharada Devi, expressed happiness over her late father being conferred Bharat Ratna by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu extends wishes on Easter eve

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 8:56:37 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday extended her greetings on the eve of Easter. ... read..

"Interesting place": Hardeep Singh Puri shreds INDIA bloc over its 'Maharally' at Ram Leela Maidan

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 7:57:50 PM IST

Hitting out at the INDIA bloc over its 'Maharally' scheduled to be held tomorrow at Ram Leela Maidan, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that at the same place about 12-13 years ago, Arvind Kejriwal protested against the "corrupt" Congress government ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav extends his wishes to people on 'Rang Panchami'

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 7:57:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended his wishes to people on 'Rang Panchami' and stated that everyone was engrossed in the festival of colours celebrated in the state after Holi. ... read..

Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak launch training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation

Guwahati (Assam) | March 30, 2024 7:57:46 PM IST

Research-oriented biodiversity conservation organisation 'Aaranyak' has launched a vital training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation strategy at the Gibbon Conservation Centre of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Jorhat district. ... read..

Four involved in job-providing racket arrested in Delhi

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 7:57:44 PM IST

A criminal racket that was involved in offering employment has been busted in New Delhi, with four gang members, including three women, arrested, Delhi Police officials said. ... read..

"It would be party's decision": Omar Abdullah on whether he will contest elections this time

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 7:57:41 PM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that it would be the party's decision whether he would contest the elections this time or not. ... read..

'Bharat Ratna testament to Chaudhary Saheb's exceptional contributions to nation's progress': UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 7:57:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended wishes to the families of former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Karpuri Thakur, who were posthumous ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: Rajnath Singh to lead BJP's Election Manifesto Committee

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 6:57:22 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the Election Manifesto Committee for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. ... read..

There's a wave in favour of PM Modi in Kalahandi, says BJP candidate Malavika Keshari Deo

Kalahandi (Odisha) | March 30, 2024 6:57:11 PM IST

Expressing her gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, BJP candidate from Kalahandi in Odisha, Malavika Keshari Deo on Saturday said there is a wave in favour of the PM here. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav extends greetings on Rang Panchami, Indore hosts grand celebrations

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 6:57:03 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Rang Panchami on Saturday. ... read..

Special Court dismisses regular bail plea of PFI Delhi President Perwez Ahmed in ED case

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 6:57:05 PM IST

A Special Court of Delhi has dismissed the regular bail plea moved by Perwez Ahmad, President, Popular Front of India (PFI) Delhi, arrested for his alleged involvement in the offence of money laundering in the guise of cash donations. ... read..

CM Dhami reviews preparations for PM Modi's rally in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | March 30, 2024 6:56:55 PM IST

Days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Uttarakhand's Rudrapur on April 2 for the election campaign, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Rudrapur and reviewed preparations on Saturday. ... read..

Duped on pretext of permanent work visa in Germany: Haryana youths allege torture by immigration agents

Karnal (Haryana) | March 30, 2024 6:56:53 PM IST

Two youths hailing from Haryana's Karnal who were lured on the pretext of a permanent work visa in Germany, were allegedly tortured by immigration agents, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Gangotri Dham in Uttarkashi goes under white blanket after receiving snowfall

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 30, 2024 6:56:51 PM IST

Gangotri Dham, the highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, received fresh rain and snowfall on Saturday morning. ... read..

NIA charge-sheets 3 more in fake Indian currency seizure case

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 5:56:26 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge-sheeted three more accused persons in connection with the seizure of fake Indian currency notes from Guwahati in 2019. ... read..

Karnataka: JDS leader Najma Nazeer Chikkanerale joins Congress

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 5:56:24 PM IST

With Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, Janata Dal (Secular)'s leader, Najma Nazeer Chikkanerale, on Saturday joined the Congress party. ... read..

Two groups scuffle over financial dispute in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 5:56:22 PM IST

Two groups scuffled over a financial dispute outside an eatery in Musheerabad area of Hyderabad, said police on Saturday. ... read..

"Congress party will split after Lok Sabha polls": BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 5:56:19 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday claimed that the Congress party has given tickets to the family members of the ministers due to the lack of suitable candidates. ... read..

Ayodhya Temple's Ram Lalla adorns handloom cotton clothes ahead of summer season

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 5:56:18 PM IST

With the onset of the summer season and rising temperature, Ram Lalla, the revered deity of the Ayodhya Temple has transitioned to wearing comfortable cotton attire from Saturday. ... read..

"Congress will emerge once again, it will bounce back": Tejaswini Gowda after joining the grand old party

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 5:56:12 PM IST

After joining the Congress today, former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejaswini Gowda exuded confidence that the grand old party will emerge once again, and bounce back. ... read..

BJP will win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 30, 2024 5:56:10 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP would win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state. ... read..

"Our's is no longer an election campaign but a people's movement": BJP's Garhwal pick Anil Baluni

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | March 30, 2024 5:56:06 PM IST

Anil Baluni, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand, said on Saturday his election campaign has grown into a movement with every single voter engaged in fulfilling the party's resolve of 'Ab Ki Baar, 400 Paar' (beyond 400 seats th ... read..

"Murugha mutt never participates in political matters": Mallikarjunashree distances itself from lingayat pontiff's remarks

Hubbali (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 5:56:04 PM IST

After a Lingayat pontiff in Karnataka called for replacing Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Prahlad Joshi from Dharwad constituency for the Lok Sabha elections, Murugha Mutt has distanced itself from the remarks while refusing to participate in political ... read..

"PM Modi not only made promises but fulfilled them" says BJP's Bhupendra Chaudhary ahead of PM's Meerut rally

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:44 PM IST

In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled rally in Meerut tomorrow, Uttar Pradesh BJP President Bhupendra Chaudhary lauded the Prime Minister's governance on Saturday, stating that he has not only made promises but has also fulfilled the ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass receives fresh snowfall

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 4:57:40 PM IST

The Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, received fresh snowfall on Saturday. ... read..

Hyderabad: Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi joins Congress in presence of CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 4:57:35 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi joined the Congress party in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and AICC in-charge Deepadas Munshi on Saturday. ... read..

Bureaucrats from police department tapped phones to please former Telangana CM: NV Subhash

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:18 PM IST

BJP spokesperson NV Subhash has alleged that certain bureaucrats particularly from the police department were involved in tapping phones to appease their former superior, K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), the Chief Minister of Telangana. ... read..

Election Commission suspends Nilgiris flying squad head for laxity in checking vehicle of DMK candidate

By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:10 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended head of the flying squad team of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu for not checking the cavalcade of DMK party candidate Thiru A Raja on Saturday. ... read..

"BJP will do everything to divert attention from main question," Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:08 PM IST

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday and said that the BJP will do everything to divert the attention of the public from the main ... read..

Delhi Police files chargesheet against Newsclick, founder Prabir Purkaystha in UA(P)A case

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:07 PM IST

The Special Cell of Delhi Police on Saturday filed its first chargesheet against newsportal Newsclick, in the case registered under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, following allegations that the news portal received huge ... read..

Mukhtar Ansari laid to rest in Ghazipur, amid tight security

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 4:57:05 PM IST

The last rites of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari were concluded peacefully on Saturday according to his brother Afzal Ansari. ... read..

INDIA bloc's rally to save democracy won't be of one party: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:57:03 PM IST

The INDIA bloc is all set to hold a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam and several other issues. ... read..

"They are targeting opposition..." DK Shivakumar after Income Tax issues notice to Congress

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 4:57:01 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy CM and state party President DK Shivakumar launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the income tax notice on Saturday and said that the ruling government was targeting the opposition. ... read..

Himachal: 3 independent MLAs hold protest, demand that Speaker accept their resignations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 4:56:57 PM IST

Three Independent MLAs sat on a day-long protest outside the assembly premises in Shimla on Saturday, demanding that the Speaker accept their resignations. ... read..

Punjab Police arrest 4 men, avert 'targeted killing' in state

Jalandhar (Punjab) | March 30, 2024 2:57:07 PM IST

Punjab police on Saturday claimed to have averted planned target killings with the arrest of four operatives after an exchange of fire. ... read..

Despite 238 election loses Tamil Nadu's K Padmarjan gears up for another election

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 2:56:56 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha election is approaching, one independent candidate from Dharmapuri Lok Sabha seat, K Padmarajan, is once again prepared to contest the polls for the 239th time. ... read..

"PM Modi sent Tamilisai as vaccine to defeat DMK virus in polls": BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 2:56:48 PM IST

Exuding confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said that former Telangana Governor and South Chennai BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan was the 'Modi ki guarantee' for So ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Rangpanchami Ger celebrated in Indore, CM Mohan Yadav participates

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 2:56:44 PM IST

The traditional festival of Rangpanchami Ger was celebrated in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Saturday with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in attendance. ... read..

Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 30, 2024 2:56:42 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil's daughter-in-law, Archana Patil Chakurkar, joined BJP on Saturday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis. ... read..

Uttarakhand: FIR lodged against former IAS, two others over murder conspiracy of Kar Seva Pramukh

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 30, 2024 2:56:40 PM IST

Days after Kar Seva Pramukh Baba Tarsem Singh was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants, an FIR has been lodged in Nanakmatta Police Station against former IAS officer Harbansh Singh Chugh and two others, Pritam Singh and Baba Anoop Singh for the alleged ... read..

"INDIA bloc is doing very well in Tamil Nadu": DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 1:57:38 PM IST

Dayanidhi Maran, who is contesting from Central Chennai as a DMK candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, said on Saturday that the INDIA alliance is doing very well in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani, Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 1:57:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna on four eminent personalities, including two former Prime Ministers, Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao. Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and agronomist MS Swaminathan were al ... read..

J&K Bank lights up 1000 households with solar solutions

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 1:57:32 PM IST

Extending eco-friendly lighting solutions to the scheduled tribe (ST) community of district Ganderbal under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan, Jammu and Kashmir Bank distributed solar lanterns among one thousand households in collaboration wi ... read..

J-K: Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, KC Venugopal among 27 star Congress campaigners for LS polls

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 1:57:30 PM IST

The Indian National Congress (INC) released a list of 27 star campaigners on Saturday for Jammu and Kashmir, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others. ... read..

Its essential to vote first and then motivate others too: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 1:57:21 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted with the opinion leaders of society through Prabuddhajan Sammelan in Bijnor and Amroha. ... read..

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna posthumously on Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 1:57:19 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna on four eminent personalities, including two former Prime Ministers, Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao. Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and agronomist MS Swaminathan were al ... read..

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