India

After resigning from BSP, Bijnor MP Malook Nagar joins RLD

12 Apr 2024 00:56 AM IST

Hours after Bijnor MP Malook Nagar resigned from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), he joined Jayant Choudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Delhi on Thursday. Expressing optimism, Jayant Chaudhary welcomed him to the RLD by tying a green thread. Nagar, the Lok Sabha member from Bijnor in western Uttar Pradesh, quit

Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu joins BJP amidst resignation controversy

12 Apr 2024 00:52 AM IST

In a surprising turn of events, Parampal Kaur Sidhu, a former IAS officer and daughter-in-law of ex-Shiromani Akali Dal minister Sikander Singh Maluka, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Speculations are rife that she may be nominated as the BJP’s candidate for the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat.

18 designated AROs in Haryana not eligible for SDM posts

12 Apr 2024 00:50 AM IST

The Election Commission of India is on its toes to ensure fair and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls and as a part of the preparations, the ECI has designated the HCS officials as Assistant Returning Officers (AROs). Amidst the ongoing polls preparations, it came to fore that

Bahujan Samaj Party names Makhan Singh as Sangrur Lok Sabha candidate

12 Apr 2024 00:46 AM IST

On Thursday, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) unveiled Makhan Singh as its candidate for the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency. The announcement was made by Randhir Singh Beniwal, the BSP’s representative for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Jasvir Singh Garhi, the BSP’s chief in Punjab, emphasized Singh’s extensive involvement with the party,

Bharat Jodo Yatras have had huge impact on the country: Sam Pitroda

12 Apr 2024 00:44 AM IST

Indian Overseas Congress chairperson and technocrat Sam Pitroda spoke to the NewsX and said that both the Yatras of the former party chief Rahul Gandhi has a huge impact across the country and for him the Gandhi scion has always been a credible alternative to anyone for the top post

Committed to work for welfare of Udhampur: Jitendra Singh

12 Apr 2024 00:40 AM IST

As the campaign for the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency heats up, Union Minister and BJP candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is contesting for the third time to represent this significant region, has some ambitious plans for development. With a track record of service, Dr. Singh shares his vision for the

Sympathy wave for Kejriwal not visible on ground at the moment

12 Apr 2024 00:36 AM IST

As the Delhi High Court has upheld his arrest in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam, the sympathy move crafted by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appears to be backfiring. If no reprieve is granted by the Supreme Court on Monday, the party may plunge into deeper

No CAA, NRC, UCC in West Bengal, Mamata tells Eid gathering

12 Apr 2024 00:34 AM IST

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the people of the State about the Citizen Amendment Act, Banerjee used the opportunity of an Eid gathering to reiterate her opposition to the CAA, NRC and the Uniform Civil Code in the

Tripura teachers filed a petition to the SC

11 Apr 2024 19:35 PM IST

Approximately 700 Tripuran undergraduate teachers have filed cases with the Supreme Court contesting the State’s 2017 and 2020 termination decisions. The Tripura teachers filed a petition with the top court, claiming that their orders to terminate were “unlawful and unconstitutional”. According to the petition, in 2014 the Tripura High Court’s

Kerela forest fire in Wayanad

11 Apr 2024 19:09 PM IST

Wayanad, Kerala: A massive wildfire broke out in the Moolankavu locality of Muthanga, Wayanad, on a scorching Thursday afternoon, causing shockwaves throughout the surrounding area. According to eyewitnesses and reports from local officials, the fire quickly consumed a large area of about 20 kilometers, which included portions of the surrounding

PM Modi: India Elevates Millets to ‘Superfood’ Status

11 Apr 2024 19:04 PM IST

Highlighting the government’s commitment to promoting millets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored that whereas millets were once overlooked, India has now demonstrated their significance as a ‘superfood’ with growing international appeal. He further expressed that the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections are not merely about electing a MP but also about

Rajnath Singh: “Pakistan Can Take Help From India to Combat Terrorism”

11 Apr 2024 17:48 PM IST

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that Pakistan must cease terrorism originating from its territory, and if it lacks the capability to do so, it can seek assistance from India. He emphasized that any attempt by Pakistan to destabilize India through terrorism would result in consequences. India has consistently underscored