India

‘Congress and development cannot coexist…’, says PM Modi

03 Nov 2023 08:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Bhupesh Baghel government in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, saying “Congress and development cannot exist together,” and that the BJP’s mission is to strengthen the state’s identity and the rights of tribals and the backward sections. Addressing a rally here, PM Modi accused the Congress

Congress appoints Hooda, Wasnik, 3 others as observers for Rajasthan polls

03 Nov 2023 08:23 AM IST

The Congress party announced the appointment of five special observers, including former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections scheduled for November 25, 2023. This move is part of the Congress’s efforts to retain power in the state, aiming to defy the trend of voting

Amit Shah announces Haryana’s welfare initiatives

03 Nov 2023 08:21 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered several gifts during his visit to Karnal, Haryana. While inaugurating the Antyodaya Mahasammelan, the government announced that, starting from January 1, elderly individuals in the state would receive an old-age pension of Rs 3,000. Furthermore, under the Chief Minister Tirthatan Yojana, free pilgrimages will

Yasin Malik and Pahloo appear in Jammu Court for Rubaiya Sayeed case

03 Nov 2023 08:20 AM IST

Rubaiya Sayeed Case: Yasin Malik, Pahloo Appear Before Jammu Court, Witnesses Identify another accused Separatist leader Yasin Malik and his associate Rafiq Pahloo appeared before a special court in Jammu on Thursday through video conference in connection with the 1989 abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, the daughter of the then Union

ABVP prepares to celebrate 75 years of organisational journey

03 Nov 2023 08:19 AM IST

The Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is gearing up to organize its national conference from December 7 to 10 as part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Year’ of ABVP. The poster for this 69th conference was launched on Thursday. The event spans four days with the theme of bringing students from

Stubble burning: Contrasting trends in Haryana and Punjab

03 Nov 2023 08:18 AM IST

The incidents of stubble burning in Haryana are negligible compared to Punjab. Stubble was burnt at 99 places in Haryana on Wednesday, with the highest number of 28 cases reported in Fatehabad. In the neighboring state, more than a thousand incidents of stubble burning have been reported for four consecutive

Cricket fans battle online frauds for World Cup tickets

03 Nov 2023 08:16 AM IST

As the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata gears up to host the blockbuster India-South Africa match on Sunday, which also is Virat Kohli’s birthday, cricket fans are desperately searching for elusive World Cup tickets, and frauds and black-marketeers are having a field day. Social media sites are awash with posts

BJP releases third candidates’ list for Rajasthan elections

03 Nov 2023 08:14 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly polls. The party has named 58 candidates in its third list including former MLA Ajit Singh Mehta from the Tonk constituency against Congress leader and sitting MLA Sachin Pilot. Earlier in the 2018

In Telangana, Congress dumps Left parties in name of alliance

03 Nov 2023 08:13 AM IST

The Congress and the Left parties are currently in negotiations as part of the Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc in Telangana, trying to determine the allocation of electoral seats for the upcoming elections. Unfortunately, they have not reached a consensus yet, and both sides are struggling to find common ground. The Communist

Impact of truck, road roller, and auto rickshaw symbols in Telangana polls

03 Nov 2023 08:10 AM IST

The 2018 Telangana Assembly elections brought forth a unique and intriguing electoral dilemma that centred around symbols closely resembling the car symbol of the BRS (formerly TRS) party. The symbols of a truck, road roller, and auto rickshaw took centre stage, sparking a contentious debate over their impact on the

TN political parties react to Vijay’s hint at 2026 political entry

03 Nov 2023 08:06 AM IST

A grand event was organised on Wednesday to celebrate the box office success of Thalapathy Vijay’s latest film, Leo. But it was Vijay’s fiery speech at the event which made headlines the next day as the Tamil star dropped hints about his political entry. 2026 is the year when the

Kejriwal says- I’don’t know whether I’ll be in Jail or Free…” during a Roadshow in Madhya Pradesh

02 Nov 2023 19:01 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener, opted to skip a summons by the Enforcement Directorate related to an alleged money laundering case connected to the excise policy scam. Instead, Kejriwal held a rally in Waidhan. During this event, he addressed the people of Madhya Pradesh,