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BJP complains to ECI against Rahul Gandhi for "creating North vs South divide"; demands strict action

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:31 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed a complaint against the Election Commission of India against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Wayanad MP of "conspiring to divide the country" in the name of language and region, and has demanded 'strict acti ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan attends 'Hingula Lok Mahotsav' in Talcher, meets members of Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha

Angul (Odisha) | April 22, 2024 10:29:29 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan attended the historic 'Hingula Lok Mahotsav' and offered prayers at Maa Hingula temple at Talcher in Angul district, Odisha. ... read..

Facing Health Issues, Rahul Gandhi Cancels Campaign program in Wayanad

By Siddharth Sharma Wayanad (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 10:29:25 PM IST

The poll campaigning of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Kerala's Wayanad, which was scheduled to commence on Tuesday, have been cancelled after the leader fell sick due to food poisoning, said party leader AP Anil Kumar. ... read..

Jagan Mohan Reddy known for arrogance, destruction and looting: Chandrababu Naidu

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:22 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is known for his arrogance, destruction and looting. ... read..

Middle-class voting against BJP: Akhilesh Yadav on PM's "Mangalsutra" scare

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:20 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who is part of the INDIA bloc, took on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mangalsutra" remarks at a public rally, saying that the middle class who is also affected by unemployment and ... read..

"Those who identify him with bulldozers...," PM Modi praises Yogi Adityanath

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 10:29:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bringing development to the state and said that Uttar Pradesh is going to become a big hub of "self-reliant India and self-reliant Army." ... read..

"BJP will be wiped in South, halved in North": Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda

Jhajjar (Haryana) | April 22, 2024 10:29:13 PM IST

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) slogan of crossing the 400 mark in the Lok Sabha elections and said that the ruling party will be "wiped" out in the South an ... read..

"BJP will win all the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan," says party's Pali candidate PP Chaudhary

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 22, 2024 10:29:11 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pali Lok Sabha constituency PP Chaudhary said that the party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be bigger than the win the previous time. ... read..

BJP expels KS Eshwarappa from party for 6 years

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:09 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party after the leader decided to contest Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Karnataka's Shivamogga. ... read..

Centre moves SC seeking modification of 2012 verdict in 2G spectrum case

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:07 PM IST

The central government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of the top court's earlier verdict in the 2G spectrum allocation case. ... read..

"Padma Shri is a pat on my shoulder...," Tamil writer RN Joe D'Cruz

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:02 PM IST

After receiving Padma Shri in the field of literature and education, Tamil writer RN Joe D'Cruz on Monday said that this award is a pat on his shoulder. ... read..

Amroha Lok Sabha constituency: Sitting MP Danish Ali in electoral fray against BJP's Tanwar

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:29:00 PM IST

Amroha constituency, one of the most anticipated seats in Uttar Pradesh, will see a contest between the INDIA bloc's candidate and sitting MP Kunwar Danish Ali and the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Kanwar Singh Tanwar. ... read..

Lok Sabha Election : ECI constitutes task force to monitor heat conditions ahead of each phase

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:53 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting with concerned agencies to understand the developing weather situation and constituted a task force to review the impact of heat waves and humidity before each polling phase for any concerning developm ... read..

Irked by BJP's remark, Youth Congress leaders send copy of Constitution, party manifesto to PM Modi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:47 PM IST

Youth Congress workers on Monday staged a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments about the Congress' statement about a specific community's claim over the nation's resources. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi has Maoist thought process": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna (Bihar) | April 22, 2024 10:28:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his promise of wealth survey in the country, alleging that the Wayanad MP has a "Maoist thought process". ... read..

Chidambaram calls PM Modi's speech in Rajasthan a "shame", says "level of debate sank to a new low"

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 10:28:42 PM IST

Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram alleged that the "level of debate has sunk to a new low after April 21," referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in a public rally in Rajasthan's Banswara. ... read..

"Congress will win 20 seats in Kerala...": Sachin Pilot in Wayanad

By Toshi Mandola Wayanad (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 9:29:51 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday exuded confidence in the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc forming a government at the Centre and said that Congress will win 20 seats in Kerala in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Himachal: BJP trying to politicize Palampur attack, says Congress' Rajneesh Kimta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:50 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta alleged on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency, Kangana Ranaut, and her party are trying to politicize the issue of the attack on ... read..

Congress urges ECI for action against PM Modi 'irrespective of status of person' over Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:44 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the party in its petition to the Election Commission of India has urged to take 'appropriate action' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'irrespective of the status of the person' over t ... read..

"We are winning all 29 parliamentary seats in Madhya Pradesh," says MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday showed his confidence in making a clean sweep in the 2024 general elections in the state, stating that the BJP would win all 29 parliamentary seats. ... read..

Congress releases list of 38 candidates for Andhra assembly polls

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:38 PM IST

Congress on Monday released a list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, scheduled to be held next month. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates for six seats

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:36 PM IST

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday declared candidates for six seats for the Lok Sabha elections in the country. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: SAD announces Ranjit Singh Dhillon as party's candidate from Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 9:29:27 PM IST

The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon as party's candidate for the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat. ... read..

UPSC 22nd rank holder meets CM Dhami in Delhi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:24 PM IST

Anshul Bhatt, who secured 22nd rank in the Civil Services Examination 2023 met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Uttarakhand Sadan in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

"Leaders of INDIA bloc are either in jail or on bail": BJP chief Nadda in Chhattisgarh's Bhilai

Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) | April 22, 2024 9:29:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda lashed out at the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc, while addressing a public rally in Chhattisgarh's Bhilai on Monday. ... read..

Satellite imagery shows significant expansion in glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 9:29:14 PM IST

The satellite imagery has shown significant expansion in glacial lakes in the Himalayas, especially in India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. ... read..

NIA raids 9 J-K places tied to hybrid terrorists, overground workers of newly formed offshoots

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:29:36 PM IST

In a massive crackdown in the Jammu and Kashmir terror conspiracy case involving Pakistan-backed banned terrorist organisations and their offshoots, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at nine locations across Kashmir li ... read..

Congress to be in 'minus' in Lok Sabha polls in Telangana: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Mahbubabad (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 8:29:33 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that ground reports indicate Congress will fare poorly in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana due to unfulfilled promises made during recent state assembly elections. ... read..

Karnataka Minister lauds Supreme Court for directing Centre to release drought relief fund

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 8:29:18 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao lauded the Supreme Court for directing the Centre to release drought relief funds to the state within a week. ... read..

Allowing UG students direct entry into PhD through NET will improve research output: UGC chairman

General News | April 22, 2024 8:29:11 PM IST

Permitting undergraduate students into PhD programs through the National Eligibility Test (NET) will strengthen the research ecosystem in India and "open up" many opportunities for students at a "very young age" in research, said UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kum ... read..

Congress ki nazar aapki sampatti, mangal sutra par hai: PM Modi lambasts party's "Maoist thinking"

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 8:29:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that Congress has set its 'eyes' on people's hard-earned wealth, property and 'mangalsutra' of women, and plans to seize and redistribute it. ... read..

Tripura: Demdum village residents take to the streets demanding regular water, power supply

Agartala (Tripura) | April 22, 2024 8:29:06 PM IST

Residents of Koi Chandra Para in Demdum village took to the streets to demand regular water and electricity supply in their area. ... read..

UK: Overseas Friends of BJP hosts 'Kavi Sammelan' to galvanize support for BJP in Lok Sabha polls

London | April 22, 2024 8:29:00 PM IST

Overseas Friends of BJP in the United Kingdom (OFBJPUK) organised a 'Kavi Sammelan' on Sunday at the Radha Krishna Temple in Stratford, London, informed a press release. ... read..

"Tremendous interest" among international universities for setting up campuses in India: UGC chairman

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:54 PM IST

Several international universities, including those in North America, Europe, the UK and Australia, are in talks with India for establishing campuses here, said UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Monday. ... read..

NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad receives threats from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 22, 2024 8:28:52 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Monday. ... read..

"First step towards formation of full majority government": BJP's Mukesh Dalal after being elected unopposed from Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | April 22, 2024 8:28:51 PM IST

Mukesh Dalal, the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha who was declared winner from the Surat parliamentary constituency after several withdrawals and disqualifications of opposition candidates, has said that the development symbolises the beginning of a compr ... read..

"Attempt to match-fix": Congress slams BJP after Mukesh Dalal won Surat Lok Sabha seat uncontested

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:49 PM IST

Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after its candidate was declared the winner uncontested from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency and accused it of attempting to "match-fix" a seat "which they (BJP) have won consistently since 1984 Lok Sabha ... read..

Congress is aiming to win 15-20 seats in Karnataka: Mallikarjun Kharge on LS polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 8:28:47 PM IST

Asserting that the people want change in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday, that the party is aiming to register victory on 15-20 seats out of 28 in the state of Karnataka. ... read..

Delhi: 4 including 2 minors held for robbery, stabbing man near Rohini

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:45 PM IST

Four people, including two minors, have been apprehended for allegedly robbing and stabbing a 40-year-old man near Rohini, Sector 20, in Delhi, police said on Monday. ... read..

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP on everyone: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Malappuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 8:28:39 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at the Congress party saying the party focuses only on "one community" while adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) focuses on all communities. ... read..

Lucknow traffic police gets 'AC helmets' to beat the heat

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 8:28:37 PM IST

In a unique move to combat heat waves, the Lucknow traffic police is providing its personnel on duty with 'AC helmets'. ... read..

PM Modi misquoted ex-PM Manmohan Singh in speech, says political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi misquoted ex-PM Manmohan Singh in his speech, said political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla. ... read..

Supreme Court seeks WB Governor office response to plea alleging his inaction in assenting to Bills

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:28:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the West Bengal Governor's office's response to a plea over alleged inaction in granting assent to the bills passed by the Assembly. ... read..

"Opposition worried their alliance will fall apart": Rajasthan Dy CM attacks INDIA bloc

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 22, 2024 6:58:32 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari took a jab at the opposition parties on Monday and said that the leaders of the INDIA bloc have been unable to propose a candidate for the Prime Minister because they are worried that the announcement will cause ... read..

"INDI alliance is against the interest of India": BJP leader Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 6:58:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prakash Reddy on Monday took a dig at the INDIA bloc for extending support to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal despite knowing about his "wrongdoings in the Delhi excise policy scam". ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone from border area in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 6:58:27 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Punjab Police recovered a drone from different locations in the border area of Tarn Taran district on Monday, officials said. ... read..

"Is giving job, MSP, the programs of Muslim League?": Kharge hits back at BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 6:58:18 PM IST

Hitting back at the Bharatiya Janata Party over their leaders calling Congress' manifesto having "imprints of Muslim League", Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked how promising employment to youth, MSP to farmers and money to women related to Musli ... read..

Electioneering picks momentum in Rajasthan's Banswara-Dungarpur, BJP faces challenge from Bharatiya Adivasi Party

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 6:58:13 PM IST

Electioneering has picked up momentum in the Banswara-Dungarpur Lok Sabha seat in southern Rajasthan which has a sizeable presence of the tribal community. With three days left for campaigning to end, all candidates are seeking to reach out to a large nu ... read..

Delhi Court declines Kejriwal's plea for personal doctor, asks AIIMS to constitute panel to look after his health

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 6:58:11 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court declined a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to jail authorities to administer insulin and allow him to consult through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes with respect to his acute diabetes an ... read..

Ashish Mishra violates bail conditions by attending political functions: Lakhimpur Kheri victims kin tell SC

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:53 PM IST

Family members of victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Monday, informed the Supreme Court that Ashish Mishra, accused in the case, had been attending various political functions in Uttar Pradesh and violating the interim bail conditions. ... read..

"Requested Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to increase Haj quota...": PM Modi in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 5:58:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned the increase of the Haj quota by Saudi Arabia and said that upon his request to the Crown Prince the Haj quota was increased adding that the visa process has also been made seamless for the Muslim pilgrims ... read..

INSV Tarini with women officers returns to Goa after expedition to Mauritius

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:46 PM IST

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini carrying women officers has returned to its base port at Goa after a historic expedition to Port Louis in Mauritius, showcasing 'Nari Shakti' in the maritime domain, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed from Surat after other candidates withdraw

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:42 PM IST

Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President CR Paatil on Monday congratulated his party's candidate Mukesh Dalal for winning the Surat Lok Sabha seat after all other candidates in fray withdrew their nominations. ... read..

Telangana police busts murder conspiracy; accused held

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 5:58:40 PM IST

Telangana police busted a murder conspiracy and apprehended the accused person identified as Mohammed Ali near Mud Road Tank Bund of Miralam Tank lane, Hyderabad. ... read..

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for 3-year LLB course after school

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:58:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Centre and the Bar Council of India to set up an expert committee to explore the possibility of starting a three-year LLB course in place of five-year after class 12. ... read..

Lingayat seer Dingaleshwar Swami withdraws nomination from Dharwad Lok Sabha seat

Dharwad (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 5:58:33 PM IST

In a surprising turn of events, Lingayat seer Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Mutt withdrew his nomination from the Dharwad parliamentary constituency on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Secy reviews projects under Phase 2 of Kedarnath Dham 'Master Plan' in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | April 22, 2024 5:58:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi reviewed the development work of the projects under Phase 2 of the Master Plan for Kedarnath Reconstruction and Redevelopment Works. ... read..

Mizoram: Heroin worth Rs 42.70 lakh recovered in Champhai, one held

Champhai (Mizoram) | April 22, 2024 5:58:29 PM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles along with Mizoram Police recovered 61 grams of heroin from Champhai district and also apprehended a Myanmar national, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Indo-Nepal border adjoining Darjeeling sealed till Friday amid elections

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 5:58:26 PM IST

Ahead of polling in Darjeeling in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, the Indo-Nepal border, an open border between the two countries, will remain sealed from April 23 at 6 pm to April 26, given security concerns in the sensitive region amid the elec ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: SP fields Tej Pratap from Kannauj; Sanatan Pandey to take on BJP's Neeraj Shekhar on Ballia seat

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 5:58:13 PM IST

Putting an end to the speculations of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav contesting from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the party has fielded Tej Pratap Singh Yadav from the parliamentary seat. ... read..

Meerut to witness triangular contest among Ramayan actor BJP's Arun Govil, SP and BSP

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 5:58:10 PM IST

Meerut, which is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, is set to go on polls in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. ... read..

Manipur Lok Sabha repolling: 73.05 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

Imphal (Manipur) | April 22, 2024 5:58:04 PM IST

A voter turnout of 73.05 per cent was recorded till 3 pm in repolling at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday. ... read..

Kerala: 80,000 secondary school teachers to get AI training

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 5:00:34 PM IST

The Kerala government will conduct a three-day artificial intelligence (AI) training for the 80,000 state secondary school teachers from May 2. ... read..

"No action was taken against Naxals under Bhupesh Baghel": Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | April 22, 2024 5:00:28 PM IST

Days after 29 Naxalites were killed in an encounter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that "no action was taken against the Naxals" under the tenure of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the state. ... read..

"On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to nurture nature," PM Modi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:00:23 PM IST

On Earth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Country's commitment to nurturing nature for a better future for the planet. ... read..

Congress corporator whose daughter was murdered doesn't trust Karnataka govt, says BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:00:18 PM IST

Speaking on the death of Neha Hiremath in Karnataka's Hubbali, BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, while addressing a press conference said that now, the deceased's father, who is a Congress corporator, doesn't trust Karnataka government. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail to Kejriwal, imposes Rs 75k cost on petitioner

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:00:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to grant extraordinary interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in all criminal cases. ... read..

AICTE dismisses rumours regarding PM Free Laptop scheme

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:00:03 PM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has refuted the circulation of false information regarding the Prime Minister's Free Laptop Scheme for Students. ... read..

Kejriwal writes letter to Tihar Jail Superintendent, questions jail's statement on insulin

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 5:00:01 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing tussle between the Tihar jail administration and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the party sources have claimed that the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to Tihar Jail Superintendent in which he expressed his concern over the ... read..

"BJP will create history by defeating Owaisi in Hyderabad": Piyush Goyal

Rangareddy (Telangana) | April 22, 2024 4:59:57 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party will create history by winning the Hyderabad seat by defeating AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. ... read..

"Why does Congress prioritize vote bank protection over women's safety?:" Questions BJP national spokesperson on Hubballi incident

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 4:59:52 PM IST

After the daughter of Congress Councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Niranjan Hiremath, was fatally stabbed, BJP leader and national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla issued a scathing critique of Congress's response on Monday. He accused Con ... read..

"Congress will do nothing like what you did in 2016:" Shiv Sena's (UBT) Anand Dubey attacks PM Modi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 22, 2024 4:59:44 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent election speech in Rajasthan in which he declared that if Congress won the 2024 general election would distribute people's wealth among Muslims. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on Harsh Mander's plea seeking quashing of FIR in FCRA Violation Case

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 4:59:38 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea moved by activist Harsh Mander and his NGO, the Centre for Equity Studies, which sought quashing of CBI FIR registered against them regarding the allegatio ... read..

Fossil remains of 47 million years old snake discovered in Gujarat by IIT Roorkee's researchers

Kutch (Gujarat) | April 22, 2024 4:59:36 PM IST

The newly identified snake, named Vasuki indicus, lived in the area of present-day Gujarat during the middle Eocene period, about 47 million years ago. It belonged to the now-extinct Madatsoidae snake family, but represented a lineage unique to India. ... read..

"When I discuss plight of Pasmanda Muslims...": PM Modi slams Congress, SP in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 4:59:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress and Samajwadi Party always get worried whenever he tries to discuss the plight of Pasmanda Muslims as these parties have not done anything for the upliftment for the community. ... read..

Excise case: Delhi Court reserves order on BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in CBI case

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 4:59:26 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Monday reserved the order on the bail plea moved by Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with CBI case related to the Excise Policy case. ... read..

Believers Church extends support to BJP candidate Anil Antony in Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 4:59:25 PM IST

As Kerala heads to poll in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, the Believers Church in Pathanamthitta constituency on Monday extended support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anil Antony. ... read..

"Save your seat first, then do dalali": Mamata Banerjee takes a dig at Rajnath Singh

Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 4:59:18 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit out at Rajnath Singh, asking him to focus on securing his position instead of brokering for the BJP. ... read..

Uttarakhand: One dead, one injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | April 22, 2024 4:59:07 PM IST

One person died while another was injured after a vehicle fell into a gorge in the Rudraprayag district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, said officials. ... read..

Development, heritage are PM Modi's focus areas: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 4:59:01 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that development and heritage are two of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus areas, saying that during the tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre, the country has witnessed for the firs ... read..

AAP's Atishi accuses ED of conspiring to deny Kejriwal insulin in Tihar jail

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 3:00:34 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Monday posed serious allegations against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Tihar officials and said that a conspiracy is being hatched to ensure that Kejriwal does not get insulin in jail. ... read..

West Bengal teacher recruitment scam: Calcutta HC declares 2016 SSC recruitment null and void, orders fresh appointments

Kolkata | April 22, 2024 3:00:27 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Monday declared all appointments null and void in the selection of candidates in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided secondary and higher secondary schools through a 2016 recruitment process. ... read..

"INDIA bloc is going to be superflop", says UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak as several leaders join BJP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 3:00:14 PM IST

Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on Monday addressed a press conference welcoming several leaders into the Bhartiya Janata Party and said that the INDIA bloc will prove to be super flop amid the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Investigation to be conducted to ascertain causes of Ghazipur landfill fire: Atishi

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 3:00:06 PM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi said on Monday that an investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the Ghazipur landfill fire incident. She added that the fire has been controlled now. ... read..

"Shashi Tharoor, Raveendran have done nothing for Thiruvananthapuram": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 3:00:00 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said that Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and former CPI MP Pannyan Raveendran did nothing for Thiruvananthapuram constituency during their respective tenures as Lok Sabha MPs. ... read..

"Whatever he says in his speech is an insult to former Prime Minister..." Congress' Pramod Tiwari criticizes PM Modi's election speech

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 2:59:59 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticizing the content of his election speeches. He stated that whatever PM Modi says in his speech during the elections, is an insult to the former Prime Minis ... read..

SC allows abortion of minor rape survivor

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 2:59:57 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed medical termination of the pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor while noting that continuing the pregnancy may harm the physical and mental health of the minor. ... read..

"Had I not changed government, money of Ladli Bahnas would have been in Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath's pockets": Jyoiraditya Scindia

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 2:59:53 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for general elections 2024, Jyotiraditya Scinda has taken jibe at former chief ministers Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath saying if he had not changed the government in MP then the money of Ladli Bah ... read..

"Karnataka govt will deal with it in its own way," says DK Shivakumar after BJP demands CBI probe in Hubballi murder case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 2:59:47 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that his government has no objection over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Hubballi murder case, however, he added that his government will deal with the case in their ow ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission holds meeting to discuss measures to mitigate risks due to heatwave

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 2:59:42 PM IST

Following forecast of above-normal temperatures and heat waves in parts of the country, the Election Commission held a meeting on Monday with different stakeholders, including officials of the Met department. ... read..

Jail administration and investigating agencies are independent: says BJP's Arjun Munda amid allegations over Arvind Kejriwal's health

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 22, 2024 2:59:38 PM IST

Amid allegations against the Tihar jail administration, where opposition parties accuse them of orchestrating a conspiracy to endanger Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's health, Union Minister Arjun Munda on Monday said that the Jail administration an ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in slum area of Navi Mumbai

Thane (Maharashtra) | April 22, 2024 2:59:27 PM IST

A fire broke out in a slum area of Navi Mumbai's Belapur area on Monday, an official said. ... read..

"BJP sees this as opportunity to divide society": Congress' Priyank Kharge on Hubbali-murder case

Kalaburgi (Karnataka) | April 22, 2024 2:59:23 PM IST

Assuring that strict action will be taken in the Hubbali murder case, Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge said on Monday that the state government has taken the necessary steps as per the law and the process of investigation has started. ... read..

Centre assures swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea in Supreme Court

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 2:59:13 PM IST

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Monday that its will resolve expeditiously issues related to Karnataka government's plea seeking financial assistance for drought relief and something will happen by April 29. ... read..

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims PM Modi focusing on "politics of hatred"

Patna (Bihar) | April 22, 2024 2:59:11 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been focusing on "Politics of Hatred" and urged him to speak on substantial matters. Yadav called for the Prime Minister to address critical issues like po ... read..

"Naked communal appeal": Tharoor on PM's comment that Congress will distribute private wealth to Muslims

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 2:59:01 PM IST

Congress candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment that Congress, if voted to power, would distribute people's private wealth to Muslims as disgraceful. ... read..

Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case: SC notice on plea challenging bail granted to convicts

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 2:58:57 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the plea filed by the mother of the slain television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the 2008 murder case. ... read..

"We have won Chhindwara seat, only result is awaited now," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 22, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday expressed his confidence over winning former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's stronghold Chhindwara seat saying they had won the Chhindwara seat only the result was awaited now. ... read..

Complaints of police action during Thrissur Pooram: Kerala CM directs transfer of district police chiefs

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 22, 2024 12:58:32 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the transfer of Thrissur Police Commissioner Ankit Ashok and Assistant Commissioner Sudarshan over complaints raised against police action while conducting recently held temple festival Thrissur Pooram'. ... read..

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