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"Join Congress, INDIA bloc if you want to safeguard democracy.." says Telangana's IT Minister

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 1:57:17 PM IST

Telangana IT Minister, Sridhar Babu Duddilla, has in a fervent plea appealed to people of the state to support the Congress and the INDIA bloc if they want to safeguard democracy. ... read..

Delhi Jal Board money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against former DJB Chief Engineer and 3 others

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 1:57:06 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a charge sheet on Saturday against a former DJB Chief Engineer, a contractor, a CA and a former NBCC officer in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case. It is a case of alleged corruption in tendering of flow metre pro ... read..

Kejriwal summon revision matter: ED files replies to revisions, counsels for Kejriwal sought time to respond

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 1:57:04 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday filed replies to two revisions of CM Arvind Kejriwal challenging issuance of summons on the complaints filed by the Agency in Delhi Excise policy case. ... read..

UP: Four people, including 11-month-old, killed in Deoria after cooking gas cylinder blast

Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 1:57:02 PM IST

A woman and her three children, including a 11-month-old, died in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning due to a gas cylinder explosion, an official said. ... read..

Congress names KV Gowtham for Kolar Lok Sabha seat, settles internal differences

Kolar (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 1:57:00 PM IST

After days of intense debate over the Kolar parliamentary seat in Karnataka, All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday finally announced KV Gowtham as its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Traditional Assamese Gamosa sees surge in demand ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Rongoli Bihu

By Hemanta Kumar Nath

Guwahati (Assam) | March 30, 2024 12:57:14 PM IST

With the Lok Sabha elections and the Rongali Bihu just around the corner, there has been a surge in demand for the traditional Assamese Gamosa, one of the state's most recognisable cultural symbols. ... read..

MP: Devotees throng to Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Rangpanchami; holi celebrated with colours of Palash flowers

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 11:56:53 AM IST

Scores of devotees throng to Baba Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district to offer prayers on the occasion of Rangpanchami. ... read..

"Will win their blessing": Pralhad Joshi after a lingayat pontiff demands changing him as Dharwad BJP candidate

Hubbali (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 11:56:49 AM IST

BJP Candidate Pralhad Joshi on Saturday "feigned ignorance" and said he will win their blessings after a Lingayat pontiff in Karnataka called for replacing the former as the candidate from Dharwad constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Rajasthan woman arrested for stealing laptops in PGs across Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 30, 2024 11:56:47 AM IST

Bengaluru police have arrested a 29-year-old woman from Rajasthan for allegedly stealing laptops from multiple paying guest accommodations across the city since 2022. ... read..

ED issues summons to Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot in excise policy case

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 11:56:44 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Delhi Transport Minister and AAP leader Kailash Gahlot in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 11:56:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on the latter's death anniversary on Saturday and called on the countrymen to pledge to uphold the ideals Shyamji fought for. ... read..

Congress leader Bathini Srinivas Rao files complaint against former minister KT Rama Rao

Hanamakonda (Telangana) | March 30, 2024 11:56:38 AM IST

Congress leader Bathini Srinivas Rao filed a complaint against former minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) in Hanmakonda for making allegations against Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. ... read..

"I am grateful to party and EC.." says Samajwadi Party leader Mohibullah Nadvi

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 10:56:57 AM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi confirmed his candidature for the Rampur constituency in the upcoming elections. Expressing gratitude towards the party leadership and the Election Commission, Nadvi stated that he is grateful. ... read..

President Murmu to present Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur; family members express gratitude to PM Modi

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 10:56:42 AM IST

The family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur expressed their happiness and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honouring the former with the Bharat Ratna (posthumously), the country's highest civilian award. ... read..

J-K: Ten bodies recovered a day after taxi plunges into gorge in Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 30, 2024 9:57:08 AM IST

Ten bodies have been recovered a day after a passenger taxi rolled down a deep gorge on the Jammu and Srinagar National Highway, police said. ... read..

BJD candidate Ranjita Sahu thanks Odisha CM for opportunity to contest from Aska Lok Sabha seat

Ganjam (Odisha) | March 30, 2024 9:57:02 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Ranjita Sahu thanked Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for offering her the opportunity to contest from the Aska Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

Rajasthan: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan) | March 30, 2024 9:57:01 AM IST

A fire broke out at a scrap godown in the Kota district of Rajasthan on Saturday morning, an official said. ... read..

Will give account of work done in Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 9:56:55 AM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed the allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress against the BJP-led central government for not doing work in Delhi during the last 10 years and said that the party will soon give an account of the work ... read..

Police deployed ahead of last rites of Mukhtar Ansari

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 9:56:53 AM IST

District Magistrate Gazipur Aryaka Akhoury said on Saturday that police have been deployed along the route leading from his home to the graveyard as the last rites of the gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari would be held today. ... read..

"Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on April 6": CM Himanta Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 30, 2024 7:56:44 AM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha poll, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on April 6, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ... read..

"India does not need lessons from any country on rule of law": Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 6:56:50 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday asserted that India is a democratic nation with a robust judicial system that can not be compromised by any individual or any group. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP candidate from Virudhunagar kicks off Lok Sabha poll campaign

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 6:56:47 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician and BJP candidate from Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency, Radhika Sarathkumar, kicked off her election campaign at Thirunagar, Madurai. ... read..

Rising Sun BrahMos Warriors showcases long-range targeting capabilities above Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands | March 30, 2024 5:57:10 AM IST

In a breathtaking display of precision and strength of the Indian Army's conventional deterrence, the Rising Sun missile specialists displayed their long-range targeting capabilities on Friday, Eastern Command, Indian Army, said. ... read..

Soaring heat poses new threat to political campaign in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 30, 2024 4:56:51 AM IST

For each political party, irrespective of their opponent, to counter during their campaign, soaring heat has been a major challenge to pull the crowd in late forenoon campaigning. ... read..

"CPI received Income Tax notice for use of old PAN card," says D Raja

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:56:47 AM IST

The Communist Party of India (CPI) received a notice from the Income Tax Department sometime back regarding some discrepancies due to the use of old PAN cards by some state units of the Communist Party of India, said General Secretary of CPI, D Raja. ... read..

Doctor in Srinagar runs cleanliness drive every day, says he got inspiration from PM Modi

DSrinagar (Uttarakhand) | March 30, 2024 3:57:08 AM IST

A doctor in Srinagar, Uttarakhand, works as a garbage collector on the road. He believes that through this, he wants to give a message to the people that if they take care of cleanliness, their health will remain good. ... read..

TMC's Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose to join INDIA bloc rally on March 31: Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 30, 2024 3:57:06 AM IST

Two Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Trinamool Congress, including Derek O'Brien and Sagarika Ghose, will join the INDIA alliance rally on March 31 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, said TMC leader Shashi Panja. ... read..

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at warehouse storing electrical equipment in Nadia

Nadia (West Bengal) | March 30, 2024 2:56:02 AM IST

A fire broke out at a warehouse storing electrical equipment in West Bengal's Nadia. ... read..

Dead body of Mukhtar Ansari brought to Ghazipur for last rites

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 30, 2024 2:55:58 AM IST

The dead body of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died after suffering a cardiac arrest, was brought to his Ghazipur residence for last rites amid heavy police deployment by the district administration. ... read..

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launches startup cohorts to drive cybersecurity innovation and foster entrepreneurship

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 1:56:10 AM IST

C3iHub, a National Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) for Advanced Cybersecurity at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), launched startup cohorts III, IV, and V at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: Congress releases ninth list, fields CP Joshi from Rajasthan's Bhilwara

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:58:00 PM IST

The Congress released its ninth list of five candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Friday. The party has announced three candidates for Karnataka and two for Rajasthan. ... read..

33 listed criminals held after raid at a birthday party in Delhi

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:57 PM IST

A joint raid was conducted at a banquet hall in Delhi's Wazir Pur Industrial Area, Ashok Vihar, by Delhi Police on Thursday night, wherein a total of 33 listed criminals were apprehended. ... read..

AP: Supporters of Prabhakar Choudhary vandalise TDP office in Ananthapuram over ticket denial

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:53 PM IST

Tension gripped Andhra Pradesh's Ananthapur district on Friday as supporters of former MLA Prabhakar Choudhary protested against the decision of the leadership of the Telugu Desam Party for not granting him a ticket in the upcoming Assembly election. ... read..

"Saddening...": Naseem Khan on Sena UBT fighting in Congress' traditional seats in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 11:57:51 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress Working President Arif Naseem Khan on Friday expressed displeasure over Shiv Sena (UBT) announcing its candidates for traditional seats of Congress. ... read..

Will ensure people get jobs here: TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan in Murshidabad

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST

Cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan who has been fielded by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from Berhampore Lok Sabha constituency, said that he will try to ensure that most of the residents in his constituency get a job there and stay with their famili ... read..

Railways: Waltair division registers 75MT freight loading for first time

Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:45 PM IST

Waltair Division, East Coast Railway's exceptional financial performance of Rs 10,000 crore in the current fiscal year has been enabled by unprecedented achievement in freight loading and surpassing all previous records. ... read..

Leaders to join rally in support of CM Kejriwal at Ramlila Maidan on March 31: AAP's Gopal Rai

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:39 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on Friday announced that several prominent leaders from the INDIA alliance will participate in a rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 31 in support of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his recent arre ... read..

Last rites of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to be performed tomorrow

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:34 PM IST

The last rites of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari will be performed on Saturday, said his elder brother Sibgatullah Ansari. ... read..

Viksit Bharat ambassador is about creating awareness among youth of country: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:32 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that Viksit Bharat would be achieved by creating awareness among the people and the youth and the more the youth are aware, the greater their contribution. ... read..

UAPA case against Newsclick: Delhi Police likely to file Chargesheet tomorrow

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:25 PM IST

The Special Cell of Delhi Police may file its Chargesheet against Newsportal Newsclick, in the case registered under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, following allegations that News Portal received huge money for pro-China ... read..

Home Ministry allows CBI probe into AAP's Satyender Jain over extortion charges

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:23 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded sanction for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry against jailed Aam Aadmi Party minister, Satyendar Jain, under the Prevention of Corruption (POC) Act, for allegedly extorting Rs 10 crore from notorious conm ... read..

Assessment proceedings against Congress were set to get time barred: Sources

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST

Income tax notices to the Indian National Congress were issued back in March 2023 and the assessment proceedings demanded for those seven years, as per law, were set to get time barred on March 31, 2024, according to sources. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Two held with 7.6 kg brown sugar in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 11:57:19 PM IST

Two persons were arrested with 7.695 kg brown sugar in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping, impregnating his minor daughter

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:17 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari court has recently sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating his minor daughter aged 17. She gave birth to a child. This case pertains to Police Station Nihal Vihar area and an FIR was lodged in the year 2022. ... read..

Posters appear in Coimbatore urging public to vote for "North Indian" party; Tamil organisations file police complaint

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 11:57:14 PM IST

Various Tamil organisations have filed a police complaint after posters appeared in Coimbatore urging the public to vote for the "North Indian" party and free the country from all the parties that are inspired by Dravidian ideology. ... read..

President Murmu to confer Bharat Ratna on LK Advani on Sunday

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:02 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu is slated to confer the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on veteran politician Lal Krishna Advani on Sunday, sources from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said. ... read..

TN: Indian Navy, Nagapattinam district administration conduct voter awareness campaign

Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 11:57:01 PM IST

The Indian Navy and Nagapattinam District Collector Johny Tom Varghese held a campaign on Friday to create awareness for 100pc polling in the district for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

If Prakash Ambedkar doesn't join MVA, then he is helping BJP: Prithviraj Chavan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 11:56:55 PM IST

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said that if Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar is not taking a decision to join the Maha Vikas Aghadi, then it clearly means that he is helping the Bharatiya Jan ... read..

"Inclusive growth is PM Modi's guarantee": Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | March 29, 2024 11:56:51 PM IST

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to inclusive growth and criticized the current Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, accusing them of being disconnected from common people due to their "intoxica ... read..

Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur: We are going to witness proud moment for Bihar, says Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha

Patna (Bihar) | March 29, 2024 10:57:26 PM IST

Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said the ceremony to confer Bharat Ratna on Karpoori Thakur would be a great honour for Bihar and they would witness a proud moment. ... read..

MP: Blow to Congress as sitting Congress MLA from Chhindwara joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 10:57:22 PM IST

The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh suffered a setback on Friday as a sitting Congress MLA from Amarwada assembly in Chhindwara district, Kamlesh Shah joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"People satisfied with work of PM Modi": Ahmedabad East BJP candidate Hasmukh Patel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 29, 2024 10:57:21 PM IST

The BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Ahmedabad East, Hasmukh Patel, claimed on Friday that the people are fully satisfied with the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Pioneer of India's spiritual consciousness...": PM Modi pens tribute to Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 10:57:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday penned his thoughts on Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, Swami Atmasthananda ji Maharaj and how their lives embody the true essence of service and spirituality, which the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission embody. ... read..

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 1.20 crore seized in Nagaon district

Nagaon (Assam) | March 29, 2024 10:57:17 PM IST

Assam police seized a large quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 1.20 crore in Assam's Nagaon district on Friday. ... read..

Another PIL moved in Delhi HC, seeks direction to remove Kejriwal from post of CM

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 10:57:15 PM IST

The Hindu Sena on Friday has filed a fresh petition in the Delhi High Court to remove Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister. ... read..

Jharkhand: Fire breaks out at tyre warehouse in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | March 29, 2024 10:57:06 PM IST

A fire broke out at tyre warehouse premises in the Burma Mines area of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on Friday, officials said. ... read..

Shimla Police questions Independent MLA in alleged horse trading case

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 10:57:02 PM IST

The Shimla Police questioned Independent MLA Ashish Sharma in the alleged horse-trading case at the time of the Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

Trust in PM Modi driving people to join BJP nationwide: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 29, 2024 10:56:59 PM IST

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday said that people everywhere are now looking to join the BJP as they trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that people believe that no one but the BJP and PM Modi can develop the country. "There is no other opti ... read..

CM Jagan's visit brings Kurnool to standstill, vows to support poor in election on May 13

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 10:56:57 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said that he is ready to stand with the poor to defeat the rich in the "Kurukshetra war" on May 13 (Election Day) at the mega public meeting in Yemmiganur village as part of his Memantha Siddham Yatra on ... read..

BJP aims for continuity in power through solving problem, citizen welfare: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 29, 2024 10:56:55 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Prof Manik Saha on Friday said that the primary goal of the BJP-led government is to stay in power by solving problems, with one of the highest priorities being the overall welfare of the people. ... read..

"MK Stalin, DMK are enemies of Tamil Nadu": TN BJP chief Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 10:56:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, on Friday slammed the ruling DMK and its chief MK Stalin, saying that they are the enemies of Tamil Nadu and the people of the state. ... read..

Congress lacks vision, doesn't understand people's aspirations: Bodoland chief Pramod Boro

By Congress Lacks Vision, Doesn'T Understand People'S Aspirations: Bodoland Chief Pramod Boro

Guwahati (Assam) | March 29, 2024 10:57:00 PM IST

Pramod Boro, chief of United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council, slammed the Congress party, asserting that it did not understand the hopes and aspirations of the people, the needs of the people of Ind ... read..

Ready to stand with poor to defeat the rich in "Kurukshetra war" on May 13: Andhra CM Jagan

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 10:56:38 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy declared his readiness to stand with the underprivileged to overcome the affluent in the upcoming electoral battle on May 13 which he referred to as the "Kurukshetra war" impliying the victory of good ove ... read..

Karnataka Minister Gundu Rao accuses BJP of misusing IT, ED to undermine democracy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2024 9:57:50 PM IST

Karnataka Health Minister and Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday accused the BJP of misusing IT and ED to undermine democracy and deceive the public. ... read..

ECI allows media personnel on duty related to poll day coverage to vote through postal ballot in Lok Sabha polls

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 29, 2024 9:57:45 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allowed media personnel on duty related to poll day coverage to vote through postal ballot in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Hanumangarhi temple admin, district officials, police hold meet on Ram Navami preparations

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 9:57:41 PM IST

The Hanumangarhi temple administration held a meeting on Friday to discuss the convenience of devotees ahead of the upcoming Ram Navami festivities, temple officials said. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP Amaravati candidate Navneet Rana meets Amit Shah

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 9:57:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Amravati, Navneet Rana met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi along with her husband Ravi Rana. ... read..

Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad gets CRPF's 'Y+' category security in UP

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 9:57:32 PM IST

In a significant development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has accorded Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 'Y+' category security cover to Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad in Uttar Pradesh, sources said. ... read..

NIA declares Rs 10 lakh reward each against two wanted accused in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a reward of Rs 10 lakh each against two wanted accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib involved in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. ... read..

Punjab police bust criminal network backed by USA-based gang, three operatives held

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 29, 2024 9:57:27 PM IST

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police's State Special Operating Cell (SSOC) Mohali has effectively dismantled the criminal network being operated by USA-based Pavittar Chaura and Husandeep Singh of Chaura Madhre Gang with the arrest of their three key op ... read..

Elections are not fought on stardom: Vikramaditya Singh bashes Kangana Ranaut

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 9:57:25 PM IST

Hitting out at Bollywood star and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut, who started her election campaign, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said that elections are not fought on stardom and it is important to be among the p ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to CPIO of CBI on plea of IFS Sanjiv Chaturvedi alleging contempt of Court

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 9:57:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the CPIO of the Central Bureau of Investigation on a plea by Indian Forest Service (IFS ) Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi alleging contempt of court on the part of the CPIO of the central agency for not complyin ... read..

"BJP leaders handed over list of TMC workers to arrest, harass to NIA officer," alleges Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 9:57:22 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday accused the BJP of misusing government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), NIA, and Income Tax. ... read..

FIR registered after altercation between two groups in Mumbai's Anand Nagar market

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2024 8:56:56 PM IST

A FIR has been registered by Mumbai police under section 306(2) of the Indian Penal Code after an altercation broke out between two groups at Anand Nagar Market over a vegetable cart on Friday morning, said police. ... read..

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has worked for every sector, caste, religion: BJD's Nabarangpur LS candidate

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 29, 2024 8:56:54 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Nabarangpur Lok Sabha candidate Pradeep Majhi on Friday praised Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the developmental work in the state. He also exuded confidence in getting a good result for the BJD in the upcoming general elec ... read..

52 smuggled Indonesian birds, animals rescued in Assam; two arrested

Hailakandi (Assam) | March 29, 2024 8:56:48 PM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Police and the forest department rescued 52 smuggled Indonesian birds and animals, including Black Lori birds, Red and Blue Lories, Babirusa Swine and Hornbills, from Hailakandi district along the Assam-Mizoram border. ... read..

Anger against DMK in Tamil Nadu will be vented out in upcoming election: PM Modi

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with BJP Karyakartas from Tamil Nadu via the NaMo App and said that the anger against the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu will be vented out by the public in the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Ram Navami 2024: UP govt enhances security measures at Saryu river

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 8:56:41 PM IST

Following the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla, arrangements are underway in the temple of his birthplace for the upcoming celebration of Ram Navami. ... read..

"Feel a strong emotional connection towards my work and mission": PM Modi

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:39 PM IST

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi one of the "most hard-working leaders" in the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates asked the Prime Minister what he does to relax, to which the PM Modi replied, saying that relaxation remains for him in "autopilot mo ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend wishes of love, compassion on Good Friday

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:37 PM IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged people to imbibe the spirit of humanity, kindness, and peace and wished that Good Friday enriches their lives with love and enlightens their path with compassion. ... read..

Darjeeling tea to Terracotta Murti: PM Modi's 'Vocal For Local' gifts to Bill Gates

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:35 PM IST

Following an extensive discussion on topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), UPI payments, technology, to COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Microsoft co-founder and CEO Bill Gates with a 'Vocal for Local' gifts during their meetin ... read..

Manoj Tiwari slams 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad' campaign, says only those are blessed who have worked for people

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:33 PM IST

Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal for the 'Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad' campaign, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Tiwari said that only those who worked for people can seek blessings from them. ... read..

Rajasthan: Three held for duping foreign tourists in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 29, 2024 8:56:26 PM IST

Jaipur Police arrested three people for duping foreign tourists on Friday. Commissioner Biju George Joseph said that after the information about fraud with foreign tourists was received through an email, the accused have been arrested. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu people will honour PM Modi for his work on April 19": State BJP chief Annamalai

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 29, 2024 8:56:21 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai, exuded confidence in the party win on Friday and said that June 4, the day of the vote counting, will attest to the huge wave for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami honours retired Captain Jayendra Singh Negi during Purola visit

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 29, 2024 8:56:19 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Purola on Friday for a public meeting. ... read..

Congress to stage nationwide protest tomorrow against Income Tax notices

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 7:58:09 PM IST

Congress will stage a nationwide protest on Saturday against notices from the income-tax department, asking it to pay Rs 1,823 crore. ... read..

BJD's Lambodar Nial thanks Odisha CM for giving him opportunity to contest from Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 29, 2024 7:58:07 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lambodar Nial thanked Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for offering him the opportunity to contest from Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

BJP announces candidates for Assembly bypolls in Jharkhand and Rajasthan

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 7:58:05 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced the candidates for the by-election to be held in the Gandey Assembly seat of Jharkhand and Bagidora Assembly seat in Rajasthan. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Chief Minister Manik Saha attends bike rally in West Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | March 29, 2024 7:58:03 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended a grand bike rally at Mandai in Mohanpur, in support of West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency candidate Biplab Kumar Deb. ... read..

"Strict action against those trying to murder the democracy," Rahul Gandhi's 'Guarantee' after Congress gets I-T notices

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 7:57:59 PM IST

After the Congress alleged that the party has received fresh notices from the income-tax department, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that when they come to power, they will take "strict action" against those trying to "murder the democracy." ... read..

UP's Ghazipur district administration on alert after death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 7:57:58 PM IST

In the wake of the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, the entire Ghazipur district administration is on alert, said the district Superintendent of Police, Omvir Singh. ... read..

UP: Mukhtar Ansari's body brought out of hospital; being taken to Ghazipur

Banda (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2024 7:57:56 PM IST

The body of Mukhtar Ansari is being taken from Banda to Ghazipur after the completion of the post-mortem at Banda Medical College and Hospital. ... read..

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu attends Mariumnagar Church on Good Friday

Agartala (Tripura) | March 29, 2024 7:57:52 PM IST

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu attended Mariumnagar Church here on the occasion of Good Friday. ... read..

Manipur's Ima Keithel, a symbol of women empowerment in India

Imphal (Manipur) | March 29, 2024 7:57:50 PM IST

Since time immemorial, women have played an important role in shaping and building society, which in turn has moulded states and nations. ... read..

Congress likely to release Lok Sabha poll manifesto on April 5

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 7:57:48 PM IST

Congress is likely to announce its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters on April 5, sources said on Friday. ... read..

Govt decided not to shift polling stations situated in Naxal-affected areas of Gaya district: SSP

Gaya (Bihar) | March 29, 2024 7:57:46 PM IST

Due to fear of Naxalite attacks, many polling booths in the Gaya district used to be shifted to safer places. Voters found it very difficult to vote in such adverse conditions. Gaya SSP announced that this year polling stations situated in naxal-affected ... read..

Congress candidate from Chevella seat Ranjith Reddy expresses gratitude to high command for giving ticket

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 29, 2024 8:56:50 PM IST

Ranjith Reddy and BRS leader Danam Nagender joined the Congress in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Telangana Congress Incharge Deepa Das Munshi on Friday. ... read..

Over 79,000 Model Code of Conduct violations reported through Election Commission's C-Vigil App

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 7:57:36 PM IST

The C-Vigil app of the Election Commission of India has become an effective tool in the hands of people to flag election code violations. Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received as of Friday, said an off ... read..

Patna-Ahmedabad IndiGo flight diverted to Indore due to medical emergency

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 6:58:27 PM IST

An IndiGo flight, which operated from Patna to Ahmedabad, was diverted to Indore due to a medical emergency on board. ... read..

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