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Naxal killed after firefight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Purangel jungle
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | March 19, 2024 2:58:03 PM IST
Security forces engaged in an exchange of fire with Naxal insurgents in the jungles of Purangel near the border of Dantewada and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, sources said on Tuesday. ... read..


"Maa Shakti is strength of the country," BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Rahul Gandhi's remark
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:56 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tarun Chugh on Tuesday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark and said that Maa Shakti is the "strength" of the country. ... read..


SC asks Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna, Yog Guru Ramdev to appear before it
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:53 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna and Yog Guru Ramdev to appear before it on the next date of hearing for not responding to the show cause notice in contempt proceedings against him over misleading a ... read..


"BJP to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar," claims Shahnawaz Hussain
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:47 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA would secure victory on all the 40 seats in Bihar in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "There are no political differences between the parties and everyone is ... read..


RLJP's Pashupati Paras resigns as Union Minister, claims "injustice" in Bihar seat-sharing agreement
Patna (Bihar) | March 19, 2024 2:57:38 PM IST
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) President Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned as union minister, a day after his party was denied any seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Bihar. ... read..


Congress moves Delhi HC against I-T re-assessment proceedings of three years
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:36 PM IST
The Indian National Congress (INC) Party on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court against the Income Tax Department order opening assessment proceedings of three years. ... read..


Over 250 more CISF personnel to be deployed for Parliament security soon
General News | March 19, 2024 2:57:32 PM IST
By Rajnish Singh ... read..


Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini begins Lok Sabha campaign from Ambala
Ambala (Haryana) | March 19, 2024 2:57:31 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday kicked off the party's Lok Sabha campaign in the state and said that we have to bring Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power for the third time. ... read..


Central University of Punjab honours NSA Doval with D. Litt
Bathinda (Punjab) | March 19, 2024 2:57:29 PM IST
The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda honoured National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with a Doctorate degree in Literature (D.Litt). ... read..


Krishna Janambhooomi matter: SC disposes plea over consolidation of 15 suits
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:27 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the Idgah Committee plea challenging the Allahabad High Court decision to consolidate 15 suits concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. ... read..


BJP accuses Congress of violating Model Code of Conduct; files two complaint with Election Commission
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 2:57:09 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party filed two complaints against Congress with the State Election Commission on Tuesday for violating the Model Code of Conduct and alleged that forms to get Rs 1,500 per month are being filled in the offices of the block developmen ... read..


Army Major gets patent for multi target detonation device, inducted in Indian Army
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:47 PM IST
The Indian Army achieved yet another milestone with a patent granted for the innovation of a Portable Multi Target Detonation Device (WEDC). It was developed by Major Rajprasad RS of the Corps of Engineers. ... read..


Delhi Excise policy case : Court grants more time for inspection of documents to accused persons
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:45 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Monday granted more time for inspection of un-relied documents to accused persons in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. The Court has also disposed of the application moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging ... read..


BRS's K Kavitha withdraws her petition challenging ED summons
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:43 PM IST
BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday withdrew from the Supreme Court her petition challenging summons by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). ... read..


President Murmu accepts Tamilisai Soundararajan's resignation, Jharkhand Governor gets charge
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:41 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu accepted Telangana Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan's resignation on Tuesday. ... read..


"Country wants change" says Congress chief Kharge as CWC deliberates manifesto
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:39 PM IST
The Congress working committee, met on Tuesday and 'deliberated' thoroughly on the party's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, dates for which were announced on Saturday. ... read..


"ED is working as BJP worker rather than independent agency," AAP leader Gopal Rai
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 1:57:37 PM IST
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai on Tuesday accused the Enforcement Directorate of working as a "Bharatiya Janata Party worker" rather than an independent agency. ... read..


"It is a strong alliance" : Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai after seat-sharing deal with PMK
Thailapuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 12:57:15 PM IST
After Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss signed a seat-sharing agreement in Thailapuram, K Annamalai said that it is a strong alliance. ... read..


TMC's Derek O'Brien calls for 'Supreme Court-monitored election' after EC transfers Bengal DGP
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 12:57:08 PM IST
Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Tuesday demanded Supreme Court-monitored Lok Sabha polls alleging that BJP's tricks are destroying the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..


"This election will make history for BJP, PM Modi": Party's Assam chief Bhabesh Kalita
Guwahati (Assam) | March 19, 2024 12:57:10 PM IST
Assam state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita on Tuesday said that the BJP is confident of "making history" in Assam in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls adding that the people of the state like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Delhi excise policy case: BRS' K Kavitha withdraws plea challenging her arrest from SC
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 12:57:00 PM IST
BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday withdrew her plea from the Supreme Court challenging ED summons in the Delhi excise irregularities case in view of her arrest. ... read..


Moradabad constituency Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024; voting to take place on April 19
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 12:56:58 PM IST
Moradabad is one of the 80 constituencies in Western Uttar Pradesh that is going to poll in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Kerala: Prime Minister Modi holds roadshow in Palakkad
Palakkad (Kerala) | March 19, 2024 12:56:49 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Palakkad in Kerala on Tuesday as part of the BJP's election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


"EC will not act as per Mamata..." : BJP's Sukanta Majumdar hits out at TMC for casting aspersions on EC
Bagdogra (West Bengal) | March 19, 2024 12:56:44 PM IST
Hitting back at TMC leaders for questioning the integrity of the Election Commission, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday stated that the Election Commission cannot act as per the need of Mamata Banerjee. ... read..


Lok Sabha elections 2024: Telangana police seize gold worth Rs 5.73 cr
Nalgonda (Telangana) | March 19, 2024 12:56:42 PM IST
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, as part of vehicle checking, Nalgonda police in Telangana seized gold worth Rs 5.73 crores, officials said. ... read..


BRS's K Kavitha withdraws plea against ED summons in SC
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 12:56:38 PM IST
BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday withdrew her plea from the Supreme Court challenging the ED summons in the Delhi excise irregularities case in view of her arrest. ... read..


TMC's Derek O'Biren calls for 'Supreme Court-monitored election' after EC transfers Bengal DGP
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 11:58:20 AM IST
Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Tuesday demanded Supreme Court-monitored Lok Sabha polls alleging that BJP's tricks are destroying the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..


Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia, arrive for CWC meeting in Delhi
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 11:58:14 AM IST
The Congress Working Committee meeting at the AICC headquarters in the national capital began on Tuesday morning. ... read..


Prime Minister Modi to hold roadshow in Kerala's Palakkad
General News | March 19, 2024 11:58:05 AM IST
Palakkad (Kerala) [India], March 19 (ANI) Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Kerala's Palakkad on Tuesday. ... read..


High-stakes battle looms in West Bengal's South Malda, triangular fight likely on May 7
South Malda (West Bengal) | March 19, 2024 11:57:43 AM IST
After witnessing a triangular contest in 2019 with a narrowing winning vote margin, Maldaha Dakshin, one of West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha constituencies, is a highly anticipated constituency as TMC and BJP have declared their candidate from the seat. ... read..


Congress ally IUML pleads case against implementation of CAA
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 12:57:20 PM IST
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty on Tuesday questioned the 'need' to implement Citizenship Amendment Rules and said that citizenship should be given to everybody, not to certain sections. ... read..


Four Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli; searches underway
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | March 19, 2024 10:57:24 AM IST
Four Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday morning, a senior police official said. ... read..


"Mesmerized...": Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria after visiting Ram Temple
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 9:57:18 AM IST
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday visited Ayodhya's Ram Temple and said that he feels "fortunate" and "extremely happy" to visit the temple. ... read..


"Uttarakhand police fully alert for general elections," says DGP Abhinav Kumar
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 19, 2024 9:57:16 AM IST
Uttarakhand Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar Tuesday said that the state police are "fully alert" and Home guards and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed at all the booths for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. ... read..


Opium farming racket busted in Punjab, one arrested with 14.47 Kgs opium
Fazilka (Punjab) | March 19, 2024 9:57:14 AM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police busted a racket of illegal opium cultivation in Fazilka district on Monday and arrested one person. ... read..


BJP & PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss sign seat sharing agreement for Lok Sabha election
Thailapuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 9:57:07 AM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss signed a seat-sharing agreement in Thailapuram, Tamil Nadu for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


UP electoral officer Navdeep Rinwa issues directives to political parties ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 9:57:03 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer Navdeep Rinwa on Monday, held a meeting with representatives of political parties and informed them about the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Congress Working Committee to meet today to approve manifesto for Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 8:56:38 AM IST
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet on Tuesday to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. ... read..


BJP MLAs submit reply on breach of privilege notice by Himachal Speaker
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 19, 2024 8:56:36 AM IST
The nine Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who were issued breach of privilege notice by Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, filed their reply to the Speaker on Monday. ... read..


Cyber crime victims should dial helpline number in case of any fraud: Haryana DGP
Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 19, 2024 8:56:34 AM IST
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasized the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He warned that in today's digital landscape, where online transactions and the use of UPI or Net Banking are on the rise, cyber criminals e ... read..


Popular Bollywood actors meet Uttarakhand CM Dhami, discuss possibilities of film production
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 19, 2024 8:56:32 AM IST
Popular Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Raj, Tripti Dimri and Mallika Sherawat met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Monday evening. ... read..


Punjab CEO holds meeting with political parties, apprises about key election process
Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 19, 2024 7:56:51 AM IST
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C, convened a meeting with representatives from major political parties in the state to discuss essential aspects of the upcoming elections. ... read..


Lok Sabha Polls: PMK to announce seat sharing deal with BJP today
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 7:56:48 AM IST
A day after the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) announced that it has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both the parties are slated to have a seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. ... read..


ED, CBI have become goons of BJP: Atishi on ED's statement
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 6:57:04 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi claimed that the statement issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Arvind Kejriwal proves that central probe agencies like the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have become "goons" of the Bharatiy ... read..


Karnataka: Cash worth over Rs 3 lakh seized at Hubli
Hubli (Karnataka) | March 19, 2024 6:56:59 AM IST
Cash worth Rs 3,82,000 was seized at Sulla road check post at Karnataka's Hubli on Monday, police said. ... read..


People exude confidence in PM Modi during Coimbatore roadshow, say 'Will surely be PM third time'
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 5:57:15 AM IST
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday, the excited crowd gathered to get a glimpse of him, expressed confidence that he would win a third term in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Odisha govt asks District Collectors to prepare for likely heatwave conditions during elections
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 19, 2024 5:57:10 AM IST
The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has urged all district collectors to prepare a contingency plan in view of likely heatwave conditions in the state from March to May when Odisha will be witnessing simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and the A ... read..


Part of ongoing anti-piracy operation: Admiral Hari Kumar on Navy's Arabian Sea operation
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2024 4:57:10 AM IST
After the Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on the pirate ship MV Ruen, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said that the exercise was part of an ongoing anti-piracy operation since 2008 and piracy sudden ... read..


Indian Navy's Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashes during routine training sortie in Kochi
Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2024 2:57:23 AM IST
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or Searcher of the Indian Navy crashed during a routine training sortie at INS Garuda in Kochi on Monday. ... read..


Lok Sabha polls: BJP holds core committee meetings to discuss on candidates for various states
New Delhi | March 19, 2024 2:57:25 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday convened core committee meetings at the party headquarters to deliberate on potential candidates for various states for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..


"Congress not getting candidates to contest as they fear PM Modi's wave," says Karnataka BJP president
Shivamogga (Karnataka) | March 19, 2024 1:56:24 AM IST
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra looked charged up after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state and called the visit a morale booster for the party workers. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: PMK announces alliance with BJP for Lok Sabha elections
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 19, 2024 1:56:22 AM IST
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday announced that the party has decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Lok Sabha polls: Congress leader Rohan Gupta withdraws candidature from Ahmedabad East
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 19, 2024 1:56:18 AM IST
Congress leader Rohan Gupta on Monday announced his decision to withdraw his candidature from the Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat owing to his father's "serious medical condition." ... read..


Bihar: Lovely Anand, wife of gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan, joins JDU ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Patna (Bihar) | March 18, 2024 11:58:02 PM IST
Hours after the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached a seat-sharing agreement in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Lovely Anand, wife of gangster turned politician Anand Mohan, joined the Janata Dal (United) on Monday. ... read..


Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 2 hrs
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:58:00 PM IST
The post-midweek-March sun has become a little unbearable though still there is a slight nip in the air. The Meteorological office has predicted the possibility of rainfall and hailstorms in isolated parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the next 2 ... read..


FIR against Bhupesh Baghel has nothing to do with elections, says Chhattisgarh Dy CM Sao
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:59 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said after an FIR was registered against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel that there is no political vendetta and arrest has nothing to do with the upcoming polls. ... read..


Andhra: Shrimp and seafood processing providing better income, employment opportunities for women
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:55 PM IST
The employment and income for women in Andhra Pradesh have grown vastly in the last decade with the spurt in shrimp farming and processing. ... read..


"Whatever action was taken, was done as per rules": Himachal Deputy Speaker on disqualification of six rebel Congress MLAs
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Speaker Vinay Kumar has said the action against six Congress rebel MLAs, who were disqualified, had been taken as per rules and the assembly secretariat will reply to the notice issued following hearing in the Supreme Court. ... read..


"We discussed strategies, candidates for Lok Sabha polls": Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha chief Aiswarya Biswal
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 18, 2024 11:57:42 PM IST
The BJP Odisha state election committee held a meeting recently and discussed how the party is going to improve the state which has not improved in 24 years, said Aiswarya Biswal, the President of Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha and a core member of the Odisha e ... read..


HAL working towards delivering first LCA Mark-1A fighter to IAF by March 31, looking to deliver twin-seater trainer jet too
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:57:37 PM IST
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is working towards delivering the first LCA Mark-1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force by the end of this month. ... read..


One arrested in stabbing case in Delhi's Alipur area
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 11:57:35 PM IST
A man has been arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly stabbing a woman with a knife in the Alipur area of New Delhi, a police official said. ... read..


Jharkhand DGP holds meeting with police officers of five states to ensure free, fair Lok Sabha polls
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 18, 2024 11:57:30 PM IST
Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh chaired an inter-state virtual co-ordination meeting with senior police officers from neighboring states to ensure fair elections. ... read..


"Kejriwal can't escape from the truth," says Punjab BJP chief after Delhi CM skips ED summons
Chandigarh | March 18, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST
Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday criticized Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, after the latter skipped the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) summons, stating that the truth of their corrupt practices cannot be hidden and will inevitably emerge ... read..


Mamata Banerjee has many such 'Rajeev Kumars' on her payroll: Sukanta Majumdar after ECI removes West Bengal DGP
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST
West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Monday welcomed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar by the ECI, saying that Kumar's removal was inevitable due to his compromised position and inability to conduct a fair election. ... read..


Punjab Govt must issue white paper on 2 years of borrowings, expenditure and income: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Patiala (Punjab) | March 18, 2024 11:57:17 PM IST
Former President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said in a press release posted on X that the Punjab government must be held accountable for this "drastic decline in investment", dire ... read..


Lok Sabha polls 2024: Order issued to ban carrying of licensed arms in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 18, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Srinagar District Magistrate issued an order on Monday imposing a complete ban on carrying licenced arms in the district. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi doesn't know the 'ABC' of Indian culture": BJP's leader Satyabrata Panda
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 18, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST
BJP leader Satyabrata Panda on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is once again facing backlash following his 'Shakti' remark at the concluding rally of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Panda said that the Waynad MP doesn't know the 'ABC' of Indian ... read..


"BJP trying to send everyone behind bars": AAP leader Gopal Rai hits out at BJP
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:57:02 PM IST
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai took a jab at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday and accused the BJP of misusing central agencies. ... read..


Police ready to conduct free and fair election: New Chandigarh DGP
Chandigarh | March 18, 2024 10:56:56 PM IST
After taking charge as the new Director-General of Police in Chandigarh, Surendra Singh Yadav, declared on Monday that the UT's police force is fully prepared to ensure a free and fair election. ... read..


"We are here to tell what we are going to do in the coming 100 days": BJP leader Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:52 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from North-East Delhi Lok Sabha seat Manoj Tiwari on Monday announced to update the general public about their party's plans for the development in the coming 100 days and vowed to continue this step. ... read..


Thank PM Modi for the way he gave respect to our party: LJP chief Chirag Paswan
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:50 PM IST
Regarding the seat sharing in the NDA in which LJP will contest five seats, party's national president Chirag Paswan said on Monday that he would like to thank PM Narendra Modi for the way he gave respect to their party. ... read..


IAF warplanes conduct trial run on highway airstrip in Andhra's Baptla
Baptla (Andhra Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 10:56:48 PM IST
In a remarkable display of military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and cargo planes were seen conducting a trial run on the highway airstrip located in Korisapadu, Baptla District. ... read..


Supreme Court grants bail to Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas in arms license case
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:44 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son, Abbas Ansari in an arms license case. ... read..


Centre notifies appointment of 5 additional judges as permanent judges of Allahabad High Court
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:41 PM IST
The central government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday notified the appointment of five additional judges of the Allahabad High Court as permanent judges. ... read..


Centre notifies transfer of three different HC judges to Telangana HC
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 10:56:39 PM IST
The central government on Monday notified the transfer of three different High Court judges to the Telangana High Court. ... read..


Gujarat: Student of Vadodara Gotri Hospital raped by senior; accused arrested
Vadodara (Gujarat) | March 18, 2024 10:56:33 PM IST
A senior medical student was arrested for allegedly raping a junior at Vadodara Gotri Hospital, police said. ... read..


"BJP will win all 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat," says State BJP chief Patil
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 18, 2024 10:56:31 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President CR Patil on Monday expressed confidence over winning all the seats in the state. ... read..


Telangana: Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar joins BRS
Siddipet (Telangana) | March 18, 2024 10:56:29 PM IST
Former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, who resigned as Bahujan Samaj Party's Telangana unit president earlier, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday. ... read..


NDA decides seat-sharing for 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar; BJP to contest 17, JD-U 16
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:58:08 PM IST
The ruling National Democractic Alliance has reached seat-sharing agreement in Bihar for the Lok Sabha polls with the BJP set to contest 17 seats and JD-U 16. ... read..


Jai Ram Thakur alleges violation of Model Code of Conduct in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 9:57:59 PM IST
Leader of the opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur, has alleged that the ruling Congress party violated the Model Code of Conduct in the state. He accused the state government of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) i ... read..


PM Modi pays tribute to 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blast victims
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 9:57:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts on Monday at the culmination of his roadshow in Coimbatore. ... read..


In setback for Mayawati's BSP, MP Sangeeta Azad joins BJP
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:55 PM IST
In a second big blow for the Mayawati-led BSP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, BSP MP Sangeeta Azad, who represents Lalganj in Uttar Pradesh, joined the BJP on Monday. ... read..


MHA notifies tribunal to examine ban on both factions of Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:52 PM IST
Central Government on Monday issued a Gazette notification regarding formation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) (MC ... read..


Delhi HC directs police to conclude probe into Kalkaji Temple stage collapse expeditiously
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:50 PM IST
The Delhi High Court recently directed Delhi police to expeditiously complete the probe in the matter related to a stage collapse during a religious function (Jagran) in January this year at Kalkaji Temple which left several persons injured and a 45-year- ... read..


"No benefit in voting for Congress": Assam CM Sarma
Karimganj (Assam) | March 18, 2024 9:57:46 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that there was no benefit in voting for the grand old party since whoever wins from Congress would eventually join the BJP. ... read..


Death toll rises to 8 in Kolkata building collapse incident
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:44 PM IST
The death toll in the collapse of the under-construction building in South Kolkata has risen to eight, an official said on Monday. ... read..


"We want justice": Father of shopkeeper attacked by miscreants over playing devotional song during Azaan
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2024 9:57:42 PM IST
Gopal Singh, the father of the shopkeeper who was allegedly attacked by some miscreants over an altercation that occurred for playing the devotional song during Azaan in Bengaluru, demanded justice for his son. ... read..


If you fall victim to cyber fraud, dial helpline number 1930: DGP Haryana
Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 18, 2024 9:57:39 PM IST
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasised the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He urged victims of cyber fraud to lodge complaints promptly on helpline number 1930. ... read..


People have refrained from giving 'Shakti' to Congress: Sanjay Nishad on Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 9:57:37 PM IST
Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad on Monday responded to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark and said that people have refrained from bestowing 'Shakti' upon the Congress. ... read..


Akums develops indigenous Hydroxyurea oral suspension to prevent sickle cell disease at 1 pc cost of global price
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | March 18, 2024 9:57:33 PM IST
The pharmaceutical manufacturer Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced India's first homegrown indigenous Hydroxyurea oral suspension for the treatment of sickle disease in children at 1 per cent cost of the global price. ... read..


Vivek Sahay appointed DGP West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST
Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kolkata, Vivek Sahay was appointed as the DGP of West Bengal on Monday, following the removal of the previous DGP, Rajeev Kumar by the Election Commission. ... read..


K Kavitha allegedly conspired with Kejriwal, Sisodia, other AAP leaders for favours in Delhi Excise policy formulation, paid Rs 100 cr, claims ED
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:46 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha allegedly conspired with the top leaders of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to get favours in the Delhi Excise policy formulation and implementation, and she was involved in pay ... read..


"Elections to be held in five phases in Maharashtra and only one phase in Gujarat," says Congress' Nana Patole
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:44 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole asked why different procedures will be followed to conduct polls in two states Gujarat and Maharashtra. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi doesn't understand either Hindu religion or democracy," says MP CM Mohan Yadav on Congress leader's 'Shakti' remark
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 8:56:40 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark saying that the Congress MP does not understand either Hindu religion or democracy. ... read..


NSDC inks MoU with Shobhit University for degree programs in IT, management sectors
New Delhi | March 18, 2024 8:56:38 PM IST
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), signed an MoU with a higher education institute, Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology, to jointly provide work- ... read..


Nagaland: Work begins on longest tunnel in Dimapur-Kohima new rail project
Dimapur (Nagaland) | March 18, 2024 8:56:37 PM IST
In a significant development, construction activities started in Portal 1 of Tunnel number 7 of the Dimapur-Kohima new rail line project, located in Tsiepama village of Medziphema circle of Dimapur district in Nagaland. ... read..


PM Modi holds roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2024 8:56:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday as part of the BJP's election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


Yogi govt to equip Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force with state-of-the-art weapons
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 18, 2024 8:56:31 PM IST
The government of Uttar Pradesh led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to equip the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) with state-of-the-art weaponry. The government has granted administrative and financial approval exceeding Rs 23 crore f ... read..


Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana have changed lifestyle of poor: CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 18, 2024 8:56:29 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana were run for the welfare of the poor in the last 10 years, which have changed their lifestyle. ... read..


"Current J-K administration don't want democracy to be re-established here": Omar Abdullah
Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 18, 2024 8:56:27 PM IST
National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the current administration in Jammu and Kashmir has sabotaged the idea of simultaneous elections in the Union Territory as they don't want democracy to be re-established in the region. ... read..


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