India

Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till April 26

18 Apr 2024 15:12 PM IST

The Delhi court extended Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, the leader of the AAP and a former deputy chief minister, till April 26 linked with money laundering case involving the purported excise policy scandal. Following his earlier extension of judicial detention, Sisodia made an appearance before Rouse Avenue Court Special Judge

‘Left parties do not require Congress’s validation’ CM Vijayan reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s allegation

18 Apr 2024 14:59 PM IST

In a sharp rebuke directed at the Congress party, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asserted on Thursday that the Left parties do not require Congress’s validation for opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. This statement came in response to allegations made by Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, insinuating that Vijayan

‘Ram Lalla’ Temple built in Sonipat by Nirmohi Akhara

18 Apr 2024 14:09 PM IST

After centuries-long efforts for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and serving as a key plaintiff in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits, Nirmohi Akhara has constructed an impressive ‘Ram Lalla’ Temple in Khanda village, Sonipat district, Haryana. The installation of the ‘Ram Lalla’ idol in the temple’s sanctum sanctorum was a highlight

Former SP leader Sanjeev Katiyar joins BJP

18 Apr 2024 13:38 PM IST

Former Samajwadi Party leader Sanjeev Katiyar joined the BJP in the presence of Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Thursday. Katiyar, who previously served as the Samajwadi Party’s District Panchayat President, was welcomed by Pathak who sought his support for the BJP in Kannauj to secure victory in the upcoming Lok

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP fields Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency

18 Apr 2024 13:21 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced on Thursday that Union Minister Narayan Rane will be contesting the Lok Sabha polls from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency in Maharashtra. Rane will be up against the incumbent MP Vinayak Raut, who is a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) party. Narayan Rane had previously

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Case: Court Reserves Order on Brij Bhushan Singh’s Application in Sexual Harassment Case

18 Apr 2024 13:13 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court reserved its order on Thursday regarding an application by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief, related to allegations of sexual harassment made by six female wrestlers against him. The court will announce its decision on April 26. Singh has requested the

Arvind Kejriwal’s Wife to attend INDIA Bloc Rally in Jharkhand

18 Apr 2024 13:02 PM IST

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is set to participate in the “Nyay Ulgulan Rally” organized by the INDIA bloc in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on April 21. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP MP Sanjay Singh are also expected to attend the rally. A meeting was

EVM-VVPAT issue: SC asks ECI to explain Prashant Bhushan’s claim

18 Apr 2024 12:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearing the plea seeking 100% cross verification of VVPATs with EVMs. Advocate Prashant Bhushan Appearing for Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) told the Supreme Court that at least four electronic voting machines (EVM) erroneously registered votes in favour of BJP during mock polling in

Congress guarantees reviving Scheduled Caste Plan, says Mallikarjun Kharge

18 Apr 2024 12:28 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge declared on Thursday that if the party secures power, it commits to revitalizing the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Sub-Plan and enacting it into law. Kharge emphasized this assurance in a post on X, stating, “Congress gives legal guarantee for implementation of SC-ST Sub

‘BJP has omitted word ‘minorities’ from its manifesto’ says Owaisi

18 Apr 2024 11:15 AM IST

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the BJP hates minorities so the saffron party has omitted the phrase “minorities” from its manifesto, referring to them instead as “marginalized.” According to Owaisis, AIMIM will stand for Anupriya Patel’s Apna Dal (K) in Uttar Pradesh during the Assembly elections, while the party

EVM-VVPAT issue: SC to resume hearing on petition for 100% votes verification today

18 Apr 2024 11:05 AM IST

Today, the Supreme Court is set to resume its proceedings on petitions advocating for the complete verification of EVM votes through VVPAT slips. A bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta will hear the pleas submitted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and others. In response to

Bird flu outbreak reported in Alappuzha, Kerala

18 Apr 2024 10:09 AM IST

An outbreak of bird flu has been detected in two locations within this district, officials confirmed on Thursday. The presence of bird flu was verified in ducks raised in an area of ward 1 of Edathva Grama Panchayat and another area in ward 3 of Cheruthana Grama Panchayat. Confirmation of