RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government
Mumbai, May 22 - The Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2023-24.
Vice President Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to attend Raisi funeral ceremony
Tehran, May 22 - Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the demise of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials who passed
INDIA bloc affected by communalism, casteism and nepotism — diseases worse than cancer: PM Modi
Shrawasti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the INDIA bloc is afflicted with diseases like communalism, casteism and nepotism that are "worse than cancer" and can destroy the nation.
SC refuses to entertain ex-CM Soren’s plea against ED arrest
New Delhi, May 22 - In a big jolt to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain his plea challenging arrest in the money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
When India speaks, the world listens: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday credited his government for propelling the country's economy to a higher growth trajectory, saying that India's growing influence on the world stage is a matter of huge pride.
PM Modi recounts Sitaram Kesri episode to attack Congress
Basti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, mounted a scathing attack on the Congress when he recounted the Sitaram Kesri episode to target the party on the reservation issue.
NDA has already crossed 310 seats after five phases of LS polls: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already crossed the 310 mark at the end of the first five phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Swati Maliwal assault case: CM Kejriwal’s ex-PS Bibhav Kumar taken to three locations in Mumbai
New Delhi, May 22 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former personal secretary (PS) Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal, was taken to three locations in Mumbai, said police sources privy to
SP MLA meets Keshav Maurya, likely to join BJP
Lucknow, May 22 - Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Puja Pal has met Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, triggering speculations of her finally joining the BJP in Uttar Pradesh.
CAPF deployment to be increased by 56 pc in 6th phase for 8 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 22 - The eight Lok Sabha constituencies scattered over five districts of West Bengal which will be going to polls in the sixth phase of the election on May 25, will be turned into virtual fortresses as the Election Commission of
Train chugs out of Visahkapatnam station leaving behind two coaches
Visakhapatnam, May 22 - In a bizarre incident, the Janmabhoomi Superfast Express chugged out of Visakhapatnam Station on Wednesday, leaving behind two coaches that got detached from the train.
Varun Gandhi to campaign for mother Maneka Gandhi on Thursday
Sultanpur (UP), May 22 - After initial denial, outgoing MP Varun Gandhi will campaign for his mother, Maneka Gandhi, in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshow for Ajay Rai in Varanasi on May 25
Varanasi (UP), May 22 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will campaign and hold a roadshow in favour of Ajay Rai, the party's state president and candidate in Varanasi, on May 25.
Rajasthan govt cancels leave of all medical personnel as heat stroke cases rise
Jaipur, May 22 - In view of cases of heat stroke rising in the state, the Rajasthan Medical and Health Department on Tuesday cancelled the leave of all medical personnel and asked them to stay at their respective places of work.
BJP’s Gurgaon candidate Rao Inderjit Singh holds roadshow
Gurugram, May 21 – BJP candidate Rao Inderjit Singh held a roadshow in Gurugram on Tuesday ahead of the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election, which will see all 10 constituencies in Haryana exercise their franchise. BJP District President Kamal Yadav
Ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity & water, says Raj CM amid heat wave in state
Jaipur, May 21 - In view of the ongoing heat wave in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday instructed the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the power distribution corporations to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and water in the state.
Eastern Army chief discusses India-Myanmar border security with Mizoram Governor, CM
Aizawl, May 21 - The Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, on Tuesday held separate meetings with Mizoram Governor and Chief Minister and discussed the prevailing security situation along the borders with Myanmar and the operational preparedness of the Assam
Manish Tewari questions Yogi Adityanath on Covid management
Chandigarh, May 21 - Manish Tewari, the INDIA bloc Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, on Tuesday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his statements on Covid management and for describing the Congress leader as an ‘Udan Khatola’.
Delhi HC dismisses Sisodia’s bail pleas in excise policy cases by CBI and ED
New Delhi, May 21 - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied bail to AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the alleged excise policy scam cases.
J P Nadda, Yogi Adityanath to visit Odisha for election campaign
Bhubaneswar, May 21 - Bharatiya Janata Party is putting all its might into breaking the winning streak of ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha. Senior party leaders from various places in the country continue to address rallies and hold road shows across the