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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..

Siddaramaiah expresses gratitude to SC after Centre assures swift action for drought relief

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 5:58:59 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude towards the Supreme Court after the Centre assured swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea stating that this is a milestone and a success in their long fight for justice and relief. ... read..

Closed tea gardens, minimum wages key electoral issues for Darjeeling; going to polls on April 26

By Ujjwal Roy

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 5:58:57 AM IST

The Darjeeling Hills, known for their tea, is going to the polls in the second round of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 in West Bengal. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Security beefed up in Assam's Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam) | April 23, 2024 5:58:56 AM IST

Ahead of the second phase of polls, tight security arrangements have been made in Assam's Karimganj district under the Karimganj parliamentary constituency. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Police recover cash worth Rs 1.3 crore, jewellery in Mandsaur

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:52 AM IST

Police recovered cash worth around Rs 1.3 crore and four kilograms of silver in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, officials said. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Araku BJP MP candidate Kothapalli Geetha files nomination for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:50 AM IST

BJP MP candidate Kothapalli Geetha filed nominations for the Araku Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives a garland made of free bus tickets

Karnataka | April 23, 2024 5:58:49 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday received a garland made of free bus tickets. The unique gesture was a way to express gratitude for free travel from a female law student. ... read..

"Opposition has been exposed": Anurag Thakur slams Mamata Banerjee after Calcutta HC declares WB recruitment scam null and void

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 5:58:45 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur lashed out at the Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the Calcutta High Court on Monday declared all appointments null and void in the selection of candidates in West Bengal government-sponsored ... read..

"No fear, victory assured": Rajnandgaon BJP candidate exudes confidence, brushes aside Bhupesh Baghel challenge

By Shafali Nigam

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 4:58:29 AM IST

BJP candidate from Rajnandgaon constituency Santosh Pandey exuded confidence in winning the Lok Sabha seat, a Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) bastion for over three decades, despite Congress fielding senior leader and former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhup ... read..

"It is hate speech": AIMIM leader Waris Pathan condemns PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 3:58:36 AM IST

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan strongly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, calling it a "hate speech," and questioned the Election Commission for allowing such types of speeches. ... read..

J-K: Security heightened in Rajouri after man shot dead

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 3:58:32 AM IST

Security has been heightened, including the frisking of vehicles in Rajouri, after a man was shot dead by unidentified persons on Monday evening, police said. ... read..

Tripura Pera sellers elated after product receives GI tag

Gomati District (Tripura) | April 23, 2024 3:58:30 AM IST

The Pera sellers of Tripura Sundari temple are elated as the iconic sweet dish which is a part and parcel of the temple's identity was accorded the Geographical Indication tag. ... read..

"It is going to be his term again": Actor Prakash Raj predicts Shashi Tharoor's victory from Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 3:58:29 AM IST

Actor Prakash Raj expressed confidence that Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking re-election from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is going to win this time again. ... read..

Congress Observer for Mandi Sanjay Dutt slams Kangana for "not helping" people during Himachal floods

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 3:58:27 AM IST

All India Congress Committee AICC Secretary and AICC Observer for Mandi Sanjay Dutt slammed BJP's Mandi Lok Sabha seat candidate Kangana Ranaut for "not helping" people of Himachal Pradesh while the state faced biggest ever natural calamity last year and ... read..

"It is hate speech": AIMIM leader Warias Pathan condemns PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 2:58:39 AM IST

"This has been his tactic to divide": Congress on PM Modi's "mangalsutra" scare

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 23, 2024 2:58:33 AM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "mangalsutra" remarks at Rajasthan's Banswara rally, saying this has always been his (PM Modi) tactic to divide. ... read..

LS polls: Congress releases list of seven candidates for two states

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:57:55 AM IST

The Congress released a list of seven candidates for two states on Monday for the ongoing 2019 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred Padma awards

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 1:57:46 AM IST

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, tennis player Rohan Bopanna and a host of prominent personalities were conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. ... read..

"Bhupesh Baghel's candidature from Rajnandgaon has made BJP's victory easier": Chhattisgarh CM Sai

By Shafali Nigam

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 23, 2024 12:28:49 AM IST

Exuding confidence in the BJP's victory, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said that Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel's candidature from the Rajnandgain Lok Sabha seat has made the BJP's victory easier. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls : Congress' Tarachand Meena pitted against BJP's Manna Lal Rawat in Udaipur

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:47 AM IST

Udaipur, one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan, will witness a contest between Congress candidate Tarachand Meena and Bharatiya Janata Party's nominee Manna Lal Rawat in the second phase of the general election set to be held on April 26. Th ... read..

Assam Rifles IG Manish Kumar calls on Nagaland Governor

Kohima (Nagaland) | April 23, 2024 12:28:45 AM IST

Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) Major General Manish Kumar called on the Governor of Nagaland La Ganeshan at Kohima on Sunday, a statement from Head Quarters IGAR (N) said on Monday. ... read..

Herbal medicine expert Jamoh Lego bestowed with Padma Shri, says, "recognition for lifelong dedication"

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:43 AM IST

After being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, tribal herbal medicine expert from Arunachal Pradesh, Yanung Jamoh Lego expressed gratitude and said that she has finally received recognition for her lifelong dedication to the traditional healing sy ... read..

"India proud of all Padma Shri recipients": PM Modi lauds awardees for achievements in diverse fields

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and said that the country is proud of all the Padma Shri recipients who have achieved success in diverse fields and brought about a positive change in the l ... read..

"Pose serious threat to Delhi Jal Board": Vigilance Dept on participation of ex-consultant in decision making

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:38 AM IST

The Delhi government's Directorate of Vigilance has written to the Anti-Corruption Branch regarding the case of a former Delhi Jal Board consultant who continued to "actively participate" in important water board decisions despite having his services term ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Parmarth Niketan on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti tomorrow

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | April 23, 2024 12:28:36 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. ... read..

"Battle is to raise voice against our land being captured": Mehbooba Mufti

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 12:28:31 AM IST

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and Lok Sabha Candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mehbooba Mufti held a mega roadshow in Bijbeara in Anantnag on Monday and said that this election is not a battle between PDP and NC, but a bid to raise the voice aga ... read..

There's resentment among BJP leaders over Kangana's candidature from Mandi: Cong leader Naresh Chauhan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 23, 2024 12:28:26 AM IST

Vice President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Naresh Chauhan on Monday said that there has been resentment among the BJP leaders over ticket being given to actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut from Mandi seat for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

LS polls: Tharoor faces two-pronged challenge from BJP, Left to secure fourth term

Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:28:24 AM IST

Former UN diplomat and Congress leader will be seeking a fourth straight term from Thiruvananthapuram constituency, as he is up against a two-front contest against Union Minister of State, Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leade ... read..

'It gives me satisfaction when govt recognizes my work': Veteran politician Ram Naik on receiving Padma Bhushan

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:21 AM IST

Veteran politician Ram Naik, conferred with the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, expressed satisfaction that the Union government has recognized his work. ... read..

J-K DGP reviews security preparedness for upcoming LS polls in Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 23, 2024 12:28:17 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, RR Swain reviewed the security preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in a joint officers meeting held at south Kashmir's Anantnag District on Sunday. ... read..

MCD extinguishes 90 per cent of Ghazipur landfill fire

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:28:13 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extinguished 90 per cent of the fire that razed at Ghazipur landfill since Sunday evening, said MCD in a statement. ... read..

BJP aims to strengthen hold in Darjeeling, Balurghat as West Bengal readies for LS polls-phase 2

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 12:28:08 AM IST

After three north Bengal seats went to polls in the opening phase of Lok Sabha elections, two more Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongholds-Darjeeling and Balurghat- are all set to go to the polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 (Fr ... read..

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha files complaint against AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 23, 2024 12:28:06 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Hyderabad Madhavi Latha lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against AIMIM chief and Hyderabad party candidate Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi seeks another term from Wayanad as suspense over Amethi continues

Wayanad (Kerala) | April 23, 2024 12:28:04 AM IST

Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala is set to witness a tough contest between INDIA bloc allies. The Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI), which are part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc are now rivals in Kerala for the key Wayanad seat. ... read..

Ratan Tata Receives honoured with KISS Humanitarian Award

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 23, 2024 12:28:00 AM IST

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata, was honoured with the prestigious Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Humanitarian Award 2021, for his commitment towards social development and corporate leadership on Monday, informed a press release. ... read..

Kerala: Alappuzha to witness fierce three-way contest of heavyweights

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:27:55 AM IST

The Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala is gearing up for a neck-to-neck triangular contest between Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and BJP. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, assesses security situation

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 12:27:53 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, on Monday and carried out on-the-ground assessment of the security situation. ... read..

Karnataka Minister hopes for early release of funds by Centre for drought relief

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:56 PM IST

On Karnataka State's plea in the Supreme Court seeking financial assistance for drought relief, Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that the Government of India has agreed to take a decision within this week. ... read..

Breast cancer screening, awareness camp organized at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:52 PM IST

Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital hosted a free breast cancer screening and awareness camp on Monday. Around 200 women from Delhi and neighbouring areas availed free screening services at the camp, making it a resounding s ... read..

"Congress making last-ditch attempt", says Amit Shah after Chidambaram criticises PM Modi's Rajasthan speech

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:44 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the Congress party on Monday after senior leader P Chidambaram criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, calling it a "shame". ... read..

Punjab Police apprehend two arms cartel operatives, recover huge cache of ammunition

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 11:28:40 PM IST

Punjab Police apprehended two arms cartel operatives and recovered various arms and ammunition from them on Monday, said an official. ... read..

BSF apprehends Pakistani national in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 22, 2024 11:28:36 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) troops have apprehended a Pakistani national near the India-Pakistan border fence in Punjab's Amritsar district, the officials said on Monday. ... read..

"Excellent experience": Padma Shri awardee Kethavath Somlal expresses gratitude to Centre

New Delhi | April 22, 2024 11:28:33 PM IST

Kethavath Somlal, a renowned Lambadi author who was conferred with Padma Shri, has expressed his gratitude to the central government. ... read..

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