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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh to Hold Joint Press Conference Today

16 May 2024 09:20 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday. The two leaders will then hold a joint press conference at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow. This marks Kejriwal’s inaugural visit to Uttar Pradesh since

Sachin Pilot Confident of INDIA Alliance to Win in Delhi LS Election 2024

16 May 2024 08:40 AM IST

Expressing confidence in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Sachin Pilot asserted that the people’s desire for change will lead to victories for INDIA bloc candidates across all seven seats in the National Capital. Sachin Pilot highlighted the growing movement for change in the nation while out campaigning for

Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘BJP To Wins All LS Seats in Delhi’ Says BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva

16 May 2024 08:15 AM IST

A campaign rally was led by Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva at Hatoda Ram Park ahead of the Lok Sabha polls’ fifth phase. He stressed, saying, “People are being urged to support PM Modi by all BJP members. The people’s support for PM Modi guarantees the BJP’s win in every

Excise policy case: Court adjourns arguments on charges till May 30

16 May 2024 01:43 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing of arguments on charges against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case till May 30. The court adjourned the matter because a petition seeking postponement is pending before the Delhi High Court. Special Judge Kaveri

Maliwal’s actions pose potential challenges for Kejriwal

16 May 2024 01:41 AM IST

The Maliwal row in Delhi doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. The ongoing Maliwal controversy in Delhi shows no signs of resolution. It’s highly likely that the Swati Maliwal case will further escalate tensions for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently out on interim bail. Although, the senior party

‘No leher but zeher in PM Modi’s language’, says Jairam Ramesh

16 May 2024 01:37 AM IST

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “bluff master,” Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that PM Modi is the first Prime Minister whose basic principle is “Asatyameva Jayate,” adding that there is no “leher but zeher” in his language. Speaking to ANI, Jairam Ramesh said that

Amritpal enters poll fray from Khadoor Sahib as independent candidate

16 May 2024 01:34 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accepted the nomination of pro-Khalistani separatist and Waris Punjab De Chief, Amritpal Singh, to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. According to ECI data, Singh’s nomination was filed on May 10. He is currently incarcerated in Dibrugarh

‘Vote for development and vikas, vote for Modi’

16 May 2024 01:30 AM IST

The Animal actress has been busy with her films but she took time out to talk about the elections in India. Speaking to ANI in Mumbai, Rashmika Mandanna opened up about the elections and stated that India should vote for vikas and development. Mumbai goes to vote on May 20

No takers for ‘Rahul future PM’ comment by Bhupesh Baghel

16 May 2024 01:28 AM IST

The political gimmick ahead of the Lok Sabha election in Rae Bareli is in full swing. Now, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has tried to stir the hornet’s nest by calling Rahul Gandhi the PM face of future. However, neither the party nor the I.N.D.I.A alliance gave any importance

Monsoon to keep date with Kerala: IMD

16 May 2024 01:25 AM IST

Southwest monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India’s farm-based economy. “This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model error of four days,” the India Meteorological Department said

SC: Child in womb has fundamental right to live

16 May 2024 01:24 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition from a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her pregnancy, which had exceeded 27 weeks. The foetus in the womb also possesses a fundamental right to life, the bench said. A bench of Justice B R Gavai along with Justices

NewsClick editor’s arrest invalid, rules SC

16 May 2024 01:21 AM IST

The Supreme Court in its significant judgement on Wednesday declared the arrest of NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha in a case under the anti-terror law UAPA as “invalid in the eyes of law.” he top court noted that a copy of the remand application, outlining the grounds of arrest