India

Election Commission of India appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh

28 Mar 2024 17:20 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has appointed three special observers for Andhra Pradesh in preparation for the concurrent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. Ram Mohan Mishra, a retired IAS officer, has been named the Special General Observer, while Deepak Mishra, a retired IPS officer, will serve as

Ukraine FM says will focus on ‘Peace Formula’ during ongoing India visit

28 Mar 2024 16:05 PM IST

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who arrived in India on Thursday, expressed his intention to strengthen bilateral ties and continue the dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I began my visit to New Delhi upon @DrSJaishankar’s invitation. The Ukrainian-Indian cooperation is important and we will be

Muzaffarnagar endured months of curfew when governance fell into the wrong hands: CM Yogi

28 Mar 2024 15:58 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the transformation of Muzaffarnagar from a city under months of curfew due to governance issues to one known for its vibrant Kanwar Yatra, emphasizing the importance of every vote in elections. Speaking at the Prabudha Sammelan in Muzaffarnagar, CM Yogi stated that the

Daud Nasir’s Bail Plea Notice: ED Summons AAP MLA in Money Laundering Case

28 Mar 2024 14:15 PM IST

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding Daud Nasir’s bail plea in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, implicating him. The case involves the purchase of a property in Okhla for Rs. 36 crore, with Rs. 27 crore allegedly paid in cash

AAP workers protesting against Kejriwal’s arrest detained by police

28 Mar 2024 12:07 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers protesting the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate were detained by the police. The AAP workers were demonstrating and distributing leaflets against Kejriwal’s arrest at the ITO Delhi metro station. “We were keeping our point only and they (the police)

Erode MP A Ganeshamurthi passes away at 76

28 Mar 2024 11:58 AM IST

Erode MP and MDMK leader A Ganeshamurthi, who was reportedly hospitalized after attempting suicide recently, passed away early Thursday morning due to a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Coimbatore. He was 76 years old. The senior MDMK functionary died at 5.05 am due to a cardiac arrest, as

Kangana Ranaut Reacts to BJP Nomination for Mandi Lok Sabha Seat: ‘Honored to Join Politics’

28 Mar 2024 11:08 AM IST

After making a mark with her remarkable performances in Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut is set to embark on a new venture as a politician. On Wednesday, she revealed her role as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate for Mandi in Himachal Pradesh for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, along with her

Forces deployed as Arvind Kejriwal appears in court amid potential protests

28 Mar 2024 10:30 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to appear in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday as his custodial remand with the Enforcement Directorate ends. This follows a Delhi High Court decision denying him immediate relief regarding his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. On Wednesday, Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita, stated

Delhi CM will reveal truth on Mar 28 in so-called liquor scam: Sunita Kejriwal

28 Mar 2024 04:08 AM IST

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, said on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, that “her husband will reveal the truth regarding the excise policy case in court on Thursday, March 28, 2024.” Currently, Kejriwal is in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam.

Nadda prod forces Dilip Ghosh to offer qualified apology to Mamata

28 Mar 2024 03:20 AM IST

More than 24 hours after MP and senior BJP leader from Dilip Ghosh made unsavoury remarks about Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, the Central BJP leadership, mindful of the damage it could cause in poll-bound West Bengal, issued a showcause notice to its veteran leader who was forced to issue

Ex-Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam trying luck as independent candidate

28 Mar 2024 03:17 AM IST

The last few years have been trying for former AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam (OPS). He lost out on the AIADMK leadership battle to Edappadi Palaniswami, didn’t succeed in the court cases and is now fighting in the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from

EC allots two leaf symbol to AIADMK leader EPS

28 Mar 2024 03:14 AM IST

On Wednesday, the Election Commission officially allotted the two-leaf symbol to the Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) led AIADMK party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Ousted former AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) had petitioned that the EPS-led AIADMK should not be allotted the two-leaf symbol. This is another blow to OPS