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Thieves should not put allegations on us: WB BJP candidate Raju Bista hits out at Congress over EVM remark

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 5:59:33 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, Raju Bista came down heavily on the Congress over the party's EVM allegations against the BJP and said that "thieves," who have been caught stealing the entire nation in history should ... read..

"PDP has joined BJP as its 'C' team": NC leader Omar Abdullah

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 24, 2024 5:59:31 AM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah claimed that Mehbooba Mufti-led People's Democratic Party (PDP) has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as its 'C team'. ... read..

15 flights diverted from Delhi due to adverse weather conditions

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 4:59:25 AM IST

As many as 15 flights have been diverted from Delhi due to the adverse weather conditions in the national capital, Airport sources said. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP announces Tashi Gyalson as new candidate for Ladakh seat

Leh (Ladakh) | April 24, 2024 4:59:23 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced Tashi Gyalson, a former party general secretary of the Ladakh unit, as its candidate from the Ladakh constituency replacing its current MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal from the Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

Andhra CM interacts with YSRCP social media influencers in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 4:59:19 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday held an interaction with Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party's (YSRCP) social media influencers and unveiled a strategy for winning all 175 assembly seats. ... read..

INDIA alliance to gradually fade away: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Unakoti (Tripura) | April 24, 2024 3:59:06 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the time has come for the INDIA alliance to gradually fade away as people have become aware of their tactics aimed at confusing the populace. While addressing an election campaign for BJP candidate Kriti Singh D ... read..

"Constitution makers would have never thought a former PM talking of first rights on nation's assets by Muslims": Bihar Deputy CM

Patna (Bihar) | April 24, 2024 3:59:05 AM IST

Vijay Kumar Sinha, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister on Tuesday slammed the Congress and said that the makers of the Constitution would have never imagined that a former Prime Minister of the nation would say that the Muslims have the first right on assets of ... read..

Opposition leaders target BJP as campaigning peaks for second phase of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 2:58:53 AM IST

Campaigning has peaked for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 with opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc hitting out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Prime Minister's "mangalsutra" remark, over the BJP's Surat MP winning u ... read..

Delhi: 8 injured as wall of house collapses due to sudden rain, storm in Malviya Nagar

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 2:58:49 AM IST

As many as eight people were injured after a wall of a house collapsed due to the sudden rainfall and storm in the Malviya Nagar area of the national capital on Tuesday evening. ... read..

LS polls: Riding on development, welfare; BJP eyes retaining Aligarh against challenge of anti-incumbency, INDIA bloc

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2024 2:58:47 AM IST

Aligarh, one of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha constituencies is all set to vote on April 26, the second phase of the general elections. ... read..

AIDUF to contest three seats in Assam, support non-BJP candidates in rest: Rafiqul Islam

Guwahati (Assam) | April 24, 2024 1:59:12 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam said that apart from fighting in three Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, it would support any strong candidate against the BJP in the remaining 11 seats. ... read..

"One of the Gaddars...": Mamata claims BJP leader tried to assassinate nephew Abhishek

Birbhum (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 1:59:08 AM IST

In a sensational charge at the principal Opposition party in the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed a BJP leader wanted to kill her nephew and the general secretary of the ruling Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee. ... read..

MCD seeks EC's permission for Delhi mayoral polls on April 26

New Delhi | April 24, 2024 1:59:06 AM IST

The Delhi Municipal Corporation has sent a formal request to the Election Commission seeking permission to conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor on April 26. ... read..

"Modi Ji's mental health has been disturbed": Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 24, 2024 1:59:04 AM IST

Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat and former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that PM Modi's mental health has been dis ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi reaffirms Congress promise on caste survey, assures ST status for Kadugolla community

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:59:46 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that her party is committed to conduct caste survey if it is elected to power at Centre and Kadugolla community in Karnataka will be included among Scheduled Tribes (ST). ... read..

Eminent economist Sanjeev Sanyal to deliver Prof. Sarat Mahanta Memorial lecture on May 1

Guwahati (Assam) | April 23, 2024 10:59:44 PM IST

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Centre's Economic Advisory Council and an eminent economist, will deliver the 9th Professor Sarat Mahanta Memorial Lecture on May 1 at the Royal Global University auditorium in Guwahati. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers to Lord Hanuman at 'Parmarth Niketan' in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 10:59:39 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers to Lord Hanuman at 'Parmarth Niketan,' a revered ashram in Rishikesh on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. ... read..

LS polls: MCD offers eye-popping discounts at eateries, shops to push voter turnout

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:59:37 PM IST

To ensure a robust turnout and polling numbers in the Lok Sabha elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has adopted a raft of measures, including offering eye-popping discounts at various restaurants and markets. ... read..

We are 'mathematically' ahead: BJP's CN Manjunath confident of victory in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:59:27 PM IST

Renowned cardiologist Dr Cholenahally Nanjappa Manjunath, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from the Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency in Karnataka, is confident of winning the seat against Congress leader DK Suresh in the Lok Sabha el ... read..

"...She's afraid they'll support PM Modi": Amit Shah takes jibe at CM Mamata Banerjee

Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:04:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee , saying she stops PM Modi's schemes from reaching the people as she's afraid they'll support him. ... read..

People's experience is that Rahul is not a serious politician: Kerala CM Vijayan

Kannur (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 10:04:08 PM IST

As the voting day in Kerala for the 2024 election nears, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday continued his attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a non-serious and immature politician. ... read..

Ujjain Congress candidate Mahesh Parmar protests Shipra river pollution, takes vow to clean river

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:04:03 PM IST

In a bold act of protest against the pollution of the Shipra River, Congress' Ujjain Lok Sabha seat candidate Mahesh Parmar on Tuesday took a dip in the river and sat in the overflowing drain water entering the river. ... read..

Rajnath Singh slams Congress over their anti-minority remarks on PM Modi

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:03:58 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday attacked the Congress saying it had a history of dividing society based on religion. The defence minister was speaking in a rally in Gautambudh Nagar on Tuesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP chief JP Nadda holds meeting with party leaders to review voter turnout in Phase 1

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:03:19 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda held a meeting with his party leaders at his residence late on Monday night to review the voter turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Nadda also discussed strategies to increase voters' as well as leaders' ... read..

"Electoral headwinds in BJP's favour": Kiren Rijiju campaigns in Darjeeling, flays Rahul over 'redistribution' pitch

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:03:03 PM IST

Claiming that the political headwinds and public mood were in favour of the BJP going into the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha in Bengal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday exuded confidence that his party will retain the Darjeeling constitu ... read..

WB: Massive fire breaks out at multi-storey building in North Howrah; no casualties reported

Howrah (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:03:01 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a multi-storied building in the North Howrah district on Tuesday. ... read..

AICTE launches scheme to strengthen Indian Knowledge System

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:02:59 PM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman, Professor TG Sitharam, inaugurated the AICTE Distinguished Professional Scheme (DPS) to foster research and innovation and strengthen the Indian Knowledge System. ... read..

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Congress tries to appease SDPI for vote bank, says Dakshina Kannada BJP candidate Brijesh Chowta

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 10:02:54 PM IST

Karnataka: In the lead-up to the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Brijesh Chowta, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Dakshina Kannada, criticized the ruling party in the state, alleging that the Congress consistently seeks to appease t ... read..

Excise Policy case: Delhi Court extends judicial custody of Kejriwal, K Kavitha till May 7

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:02:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday extended judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha in the excise policy case till May 7. ... read..

"Attempt to break nation, insult of Ambedkar...": PM Modi attacks Congress over 'constitution-forced-on-Goans' remark of its candidate

Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 10:02:23 PM IST

Strongly refuting Congress allegations that BJP would change the constitution if returned to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the opposition party over remarks of its south Goa candidate pertaining to constitutional provisions comi ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on JMM plea against Lokpal order directing CBI probe into party properties

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:01:51 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea moved by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) against a Lokapal order directing the CBI to investigate the party's properties and restrained Lokapal of India from taking any further steps till the next date ... read..

"INDI alliance members have betrayed nation...": UP CM Yogi

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:01:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the Congress and INDIA bloc members of betraying the country by presenting a "deceitful manifesto." ... read..

"Listening to Hanuman Chalisa a crime...": PM Modi brings up Karnataka assault to shred Congress

Tonk (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 10:01:08 PM IST

Invoking the alleged recent assault on a shopkeeper listening to a recital of the Hanuman Chalisa in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said chanting to the glory of the Hindu deity was a 'crime' in the Congress-ruled state. ... read..

"Retirement plan ready": Congress' Manickam Tagore takes swipe at PM Modi

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 10:00:40 PM IST

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP at the Centre, Congress leader Manickam Tagore claimed on Tuesday that his party faces a resounding defeat in Rajasthan and elsewhere in North India, also known as the heartland. ... read..

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:35 PM IST

The national capital experienced a sudden change in weather as rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday evening. ... read..

SC suspends sentence of Congress MLA in Odisha in corruption case

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:18 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of Mohammed Moquim, a Congress MLA from Cuttack-Barabati constituency in Odisha, in a corruption case. ... read..

Centre receives seven bids to set up giga-scale battery manufacturing facilities under PLI ACC scheme

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:00:11 PM IST

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has received bids from seven bidders under global tender for the re-bidding of Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing announced on January 24, 2024, an official rele ... read..

India successfully tests new 250 km strike range air-launched ballistic missile in Andamans

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 9:59:58 PM IST

In a major capability boost, Indian Air Force has carried out a successful test firing of an air-launched ballistic missile that can hit targets at over 250 Kms. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu graces 4th Convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 9:59:53 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced and addressed the 4th convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. ... read..

"As long as my mothers and sisters are with me...": PM Modi counters Cong leader's threat to 'break' his head

Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 9:59:48 PM IST

Terming the country's 'Nari Shakti' (women power) as his 'Raksha Kavach' (protective shield), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as long as the 'mothers and sisters' are with him, the Opposition's attempts to peddle its 'agenda' against him woul ... read..

Two children killed in gas cylinder explosion at slum in Punjab's Bathinda, relief measures underway

Bathinda (Punjab) | April 23, 2024 9:59:43 PM IST

Two children were killed and another suffered severe injuries in a fire that broke out after a domestic gas cylinder explosion at a slum in Punjab's Bathinda in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Char Dham Yatra 24': Devbhoomi to welcome pilgrims with special emphasis on medical care

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 9:59:25 PM IST

Preparations for the revered Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand have officially begun with a special focus on improving health services on the Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham Yatra routes. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi visits late Kunwar Sarvesh Singh's residence to condole his demise

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 9:59:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the residence of late BJP candidate Kunwar Sarvesh Kumar Singh in Moradabad on Tuesday to offer his condolences to the bereaved family members. ... read..

"Cradled Article 370 like a baby for 70 years": Amit Shah tears into Cong over handling of J-K issue

Akola (Maharashtra) | April 23, 2024 9:59:07 PM IST

In an unsparing attack on the Congress over its alleged handling of the Jammu and Kashmir issue and not settling it decisively during its decades in power at the Centre, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the grand old party held on to Article ... read..

SC objects to Allopathic doctors prescribing expensive, unnecessary medicines; says "IMA needs to put it's house in order"

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 4:00:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a strong objection to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for alleged unethical acts where medicines are prescribed, which are "expensive and unnecessary," saying the association needs to "put its house in order." ... read..

"Modi guarantees means guarantee of lies": MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 4:00:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Narendra Modi stating that the latter is the first prime Minister of the country who did nothing about his promises made during 2014 general elections and "Modi guarantee means gua ... read..

Recent geo-political developments reaffirm relevance of hard power: Army Chief Manoj Pande

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 4:00:37 PM IST

General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Tuesday said that the recent geo-political developments have reaffirmed the relevance of a country's hard power. ... read..

SC Bar Association President writes to PM Modi; requests appointment of sitting judges to tribunals and commissions

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 4:00:31 PM IST

Adish C. Aggarwala, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday, requesting to introduce suitable amendments in statutes to provide the appointment of sitting judges instead of retired judges to tribuna ... read..

Assam's Karimganj ready for Lok Sabha phase 2 polls: SP Partha Protim Das

Karimganj (Assam) | April 23, 2024 4:00:24 PM IST

Karimganj Superintendent of Police Partha Protim Das on Tuesday said that they are fully prepared for the second phase of the Lok Sabha Polls. ... read..

LS polls: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM compares Congress' politics to British 'divide and rule' strategy

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 4:00:19 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Tuesday compared Congress' politics to the British Divide and rule policy and stated that Congress party has shown fear, spread confusion and has gotten votes in the country. ... read..

"People will give a befitting reply to PM Modi," says Shatrughan Sinha while filing nomination for Asansol

Asansol (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 4:00:10 PM IST

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Trinamool Congress candidate from Asansol said on Tuesday that the people of the state will make a new record of victory and will give a befitting reply to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while filing his nomina ... read..

"Congress manifesto is more for people of Pakistan" says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Ernakulam (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 3:00:58 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made strong remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his suitability as a Prime Ministerial candidate. ... read..

Nara Lokesh's co-brother files nomination for Visakhapatnam LS seat under TDP alliance

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 3:00:56 PM IST

M Sribharat, the president of GITAM University and co-brother of TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Tuesday filed his nomination papers. ... read..

"Lot of work has to be done in next five years...": BJP candidate Hema Malini

By Amit Kumar Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 4:00:26 PM IST

Bhartiya Janta Party Lok Sabha Candidate and two-term Member of Parliament from Mathura, Hema Malini, said on Tuesday that many developmental works have been completed and a lot of work has to be done in the next five years in Mathura with the support of ... read..

ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 3:00:36 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. ... read..

People of Rajasthan are with us: BJP's Pali LS candidate Choudhary

Pali (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 3:00:23 PM IST

PP Choudhary, BJP candidate from Pali Lok Sabha constituency, on Tuesday said that the BJP will sweep Rajasthan in the 2024 general election. ... read..

Congress manifesto equals Wakf board declaration: BJP's Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 3:00:08 PM IST

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took a dig at the Congress party on Tuesday, stating that their manifesto is merely a declaration of the Wakf board. ... read..

"Uttar Pradesh's economy will reach USD 1 trillion" says Rajnath Singh at Gautam Buddha Nagar rally

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 3:00:06 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar and campaigned for BJP candidate Mahesh Sharma and said that the economy of Uttar Pradesh will reach up to $1 ... read..

"Under PM Modi, definition, thinking of politics have changed": JP Nadda

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 2:59:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda said on Tuesday that under the leadership of Modi ji, the definition of politics, the culture of politics, the thinking of politics--all this has changed. ... read..

"My 90-sec speech created panic in entire Congress and INDIA bloc": PM Modi

Tonk (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 1:59:24 PM IST

Amid a debate on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that "Congress wants to snatch women's Mangalsutra," the Prime Minister reiterated on Tuesday that he had put the truth before the country that Congress is hatching a deep conspiracy to snatch your p ... read..

IIT Guwahati unveils innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit

Guwahati (Assam) | April 23, 2024 1:59:20 PM IST

In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing voter awareness and engagement, the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election District has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati to develop a ... read..

North East Delhi Violence case: Delhi HC dismisses bail plea of Salim Malik

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:59:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of accused Salim Malik, alias Munna, in connection with the northeast Delhi violence case. ... read..

Kerala's Thrissur LS constituency where high-profile candidates battle it out in triangular contest

Thrissur (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 1:59:13 PM IST

Kerala's Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, where high-profile candidates are in the fray this time, is going to witness a fierce triangular contest between BJP, Congress and the CPI. ... read..

"400 par will happen for sure" says former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 1:59:11 PM IST

Campaigning for the seat of Jhalawar in Rajasthan that goes to the polls on April 26 has heated up with former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje leading the charge for her son and MP Dushyant Singh. Vasundhara is confident that the BJP will ac ... read..

BJP chief JP Nadda's wife extends wishes on Hanuman Jayanti, says "enthusiasm among people has doubled after Ram Temple construction"

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 1:59:07 PM IST

BJP chief JP Nadda's wife Mallika Nadda extended her wishes on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, saying enthusiasm among people has doubled with the construction of the Ram Temple ... read..

"Surat not first time but 35 candidates...": Hardeep Singh Puri replies to Rahul Gandhi on BJP's first win in Gujarat

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:59:05 PM IST

After BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed from Surat, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri indirectly targeted Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday and said that it is not the first time, but 35 candidates have been elected unopposed since independence. ... read..

"PM Modi has given equal attention to every sector, it's a golden period for us": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 1:59:03 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday applauded the PM's contribution to the development of the state saying, the prime minister has given gifts worth about 1.25 lakh crores to the state til ... read..

Andhra: Bride's family attempt to 'kidnap' her from wedding venue, throw chilli powder at those who intervene

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 1:00:54 PM IST

A wedding function in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district turned chaotic as the bride's family attempted to forcibly take her away from the venue, using chilli powder to deter those who intervened, said an official. ... read..

In Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Congress' Harish Chandra Meena up against two-time BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria

(Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 1:00:48 PM IST

Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan will go to the polls in the second phase on April 26. This time Harish Chandra Meena from Congress will be battling with BJP's Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria for Tonk Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha seat in Tonk district. ... read..

"Many people in the country were deprived because of Congress's governance:" CM Yogi

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 1:00:39 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Congress party on Tuesday blaming them for the widespread deprivation faced by crores of Indians despite the Congress having been in power for many years. ... read..

BJP's Meerut candidate Arun Govil gets Ramayana co-star Dipika Topiwala's support in roadshow

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 1:00:37 PM IST

BJP leader and candidate from Meerut Lok Sabha, Arun Govil and his 'Ramayana' co-star Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala (who played the role of Sita) held a massive roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Tuesday as part of the BJP's ongoing election campaign for th ... read..

"PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization": Kerala CM Vijayan

Kannur (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 1:00:26 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Muslim community during the election campaign in Rajasthan's Banswara are defamatory and aimed at communal polarization. ... read..

Karnataka: Cong leaders protest against Centre over non-release of relief funds ahead of Amit Shah's visit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 1:00:24 PM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Bengaluru, Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday staged a protest over drought relief to be provided ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi can't become PM nor lead the country": BJP's Kailash Choudhary

Barmer (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 12:00:44 PM IST

Union Minister of State and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kailash Choudhary said on Tuesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can neither become the Prime Minister nor will he ever be able to lead the country because today the public is with PM Modi. ... read..

Devotees throng Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya on Hanuman Jayanti

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 12:00:43 PM IST

Thousands of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi Temple to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. ... read..

"If people raise political issue, I do not enter into that: Tihar Jail Director General dismisses AAP's allegations on poor treatment of Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:00:36 PM IST

Tihar Jail Director General (Prisons), Sanjay Beniwal, on Tuesday assured that food is provided on schedule to all inmates, and any delay is due to necessary checks. ... read..

"The Prime Minister will never tell you this...": Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:00:30 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government on Tuesday and alleged that the PM will never tell you that today, 21 billionaires together have more wealth than 70 crore Indians. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: To make me part of Modi's team, people will vote: BJP's Alappuzha candidate Sobha Surendran

By Siddharth Sharma Alappuzha (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:00:28 PM IST

Exuding confidence about her victory, National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, Sobha Surendran said that people will vote for her to make her part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's team to do development for the Con ... read..

"BJP will not be able to open their account in Kerala..." Sachin Pilot slams BJP, expresses confidence in UDF win

Palakkad (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:00:23 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot slammed BJP stating that the party won't be able to win a single seat in Kerala or any southern state and expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the INDIA bloc predicting a clean sweep for the coa ... read..

"Tejashwi Yadav has accepted defeat", claims Bihar's deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | April 23, 2024 12:00:21 PM IST

Criticising RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement in Purnia, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the statement is a result of someone who has accepted their defeat. ... read..

"Rise out of appeasement politics": Amit Shah slams Chidambaram over his remarks on CAA

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:00:14 PM IST

Coming down hard on Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks on the Citizenship Amendment Act, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that they have been fighting against Congress' appeasement politics for years and the Congress should rise o ... read..

Purnia constituency: Independent Pappu Yadav on hot seat against JDU, RJD

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:58:38 AM IST

Purnia, one of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, has become a hot seat where the 'Pappu' factor is worrying both Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ahead of the second phase of the general election. ... read..

LS Polls: PM Modi to hold rallies In Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan today

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:58:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address poll rallies in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan today. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda extend wishes on Hanuman Jayanti

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:58:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. ... read..

"Look at disdain, elitism and arrogance": JP Nadda slams Tharoor over his remarks on BJP

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 10:58:28 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda on Tuesday slammed Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram over his remarks on the party. ... read..

Naima Khatoon becomes first woman Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 10:58:24 AM IST

Professor Naima Khatoon was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for a tenure of five years on Monday, becoming the first woman to be given the charge of the university's top position. ... read..

J-K: Police book 8 drug smugglers in Baramulla

General News | April 23, 2024 10:58:22 AM IST

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 23 (ANI) Police have booked eight notorious drug smugglers under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ((PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention ... read..

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat questions "credibility" of EC over PM's speech

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 10:58:16 AM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat raised questions about the credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI) following what she calls "a shocking statement" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Constitution can never be changed... Congress creating confusion": BJP candidate from Kota Om Birla

Kota (Rajasthan) | April 23, 2024 9:58:27 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP candidate from Kota constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Om Birla, slammed the Congress for spreading confusion within the Scheduled Castes by saying that the BJP wants to change the Constitution and curtail the rights ... read..

J-K: High alert in Rajouri, security forces conduct search operation after firing incident

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 9:58:22 AM IST

Following a firing incident last evening, security forces have been put on high alert in Rajouri. ... read..

Mumbai Customs seize gold worth Rs 4.44 crore over 3 days, 4 held

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 23, 2024 9:58:14 AM IST

In three days, Mumbai Customs seized gold over 6.815 Kg valued at Rs 4.44 crore and diamonds worth Rs 2.02 in 13 cases, said officials, adding that four passengers were arrested in the case. ... read..

Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency: BJP's Arvind Dharmapuri to fight against Congress' Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy

Nizamabad (Telangana) | April 23, 2024 9:58:12 AM IST

The Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency, one of the 17 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) constituencies in Telangana state in southern India, will see a tough fight between the BJP's Arvind Dharmapuri and Congress' Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy in the upcoming ... read..

"People of Delhi will respond to Kejriwal's arrest with their votes..." says Atishi at 'Jail ka Jawaab Vote Se' Sankalp Sabha

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 9:58:09 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi minister Atishi emphasized the people's support for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest. According to Atishi, the citizens of Delhi see the charges against Kejriwal as unfounded and are prepared to ex ... read..

Kerala LS polls: On campaign trail, Rajeev Chandrasekhar takes train

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 9:58:05 AM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday took a train to travel from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Central as part of his part of his election campaign. ... read..

"PM Modi has always prioritised development of janajati communities": Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 23, 2024 6:58:19 AM IST

During an election rally on Monday, Tripura's Chief Minister, Dr Manik Saha, criticised the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress party, accusing them of exploiting janajati communities as mere vote banks. ... read..

"High voter turnout in West Tripura shows people support to BJP, East Tripura to witness even higher turnout": CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 23, 2024 6:58:16 AM IST

Days after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls concluded on April 19, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed that voters in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency had shown their support to BJP referring to the high voter turnout in the Constituency. ... read..

"Their lies failed and grand temple of Ram Lalla built..." CM Yogi criticises opposition parties

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:59:08 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the opposition parties such as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for their scepticism regarding the existence of Lord Ram. ... read..

Punjab: Mohali Police recovers 43 weapons since implementation of MCC

Mohali (Punjab) | April 23, 2024 5:59:03 AM IST

Mohali Police recovered as many as 43 weapons in the city after the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the Election Commission of India that came into force in Punjab on March 16, 2024 for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Kejriwal was not getting proper medical care": Delhi Minister Atishi

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 5:59:01 AM IST

Delhi Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Monday said that after the court's order, it has been affirmed that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been deprived of adequate medical facilities in the jail. ... read..

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