Priyanka Gandhi fighting from backstage in Amethi, will defeat her: Smriti Irani
New Delhi, May 16 - Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Thursday that despite the Gandhi family "packing its bags and running away" from a direct contest in the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is leading the party’s campaign from backstage.
Kharge, Thackeray, Pawar & Kejriwal to address INDIA bloc rally in Mumbai on May 17
Mumbai, May 16 - As the Lok Sabha elections' fifth phase campaign enters the crescendo stage, top leaders of the national opposition alliance INDIA bloc and Maha Vikas Aghadi will address a mammoth rally here on Friday.
Kejriwal & Mann pay obeisance at Golden Temple, Durgiana Mandir
Amritsar, May 16 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmander Sahib -- the Golden Temple -- and Sri Durgiana Mandir in Amritsar, on Thursday.
Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Srinagar on two-day visit to Valley
Srinagar, May 16 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar on Thursday evening on a two-day visit to the Valley.
Mumbai hoarding crash rescue operation ends after 60 hours; rubble clearance work underway
Mumbai, May 16 - Almost 60 hours after a gigantic hoarding crashed and killed 16 people, the authorities on Thursday called off the massive multi-agency rescue operation and started the work of clearing the debris in the tragedy site, officials said.
Kejriwal has lost his mind after going to jail: Yogi Adityanath
Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday said that his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal had lost his mind after going to jail.
After Ram Temple, monument honouring Sita will be built by PM, says HM Shah in Sitamarhi
Patna, May 16 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said during an election campaign in Bihar’s Sitamarhi District on Thursday that just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi had got the Ram Temple made in Ayodhya a monument dedicated to Sita would be built
Viksit Bharat Ambassador: From rail tracks to stations revamp, Ashwini Vaishnaw explains transformation in Railways
New Delhi, May 16 - Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT, Ashwini Vasihnaw on Thursday gave a detailed insight into the transformative journey of the Indian Railways in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and explained how it was being tailored to take
First lorries with aid for Gaza leave newly constructed US pier
Washington/Gaza, May 17 - The first aid lorries to use a temporary US-built pier have come ashore in Gaza, the US military announced on Friday.
North Korea slams ‘planned’ South Korea-US military drills, warns of ‘catastrophic aftermath’
Seoul, May 17 - North Korea on Friday denounced a plan by South Korea and the US to stage their joint annual military drills in August, warning that they could face a "catastrophic aftermath" if they carry out the exercise.
First India-Russia consultations on visa-free tourist exchange set for June
Kazan, May 17 - The first consultations between Russia and India on the launch of a visa-free group tourist exchange are scheduled for June, and a bilateral agreement is to be signed by the year-end, Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development
Paytm travel carnival offers deals on domestic flights, discounts on train, bus bookings
New Delhi, May 17 -Financial services company Paytm on Friday launched 'Paytm Travel Carnival', offering exclusive summer deals and discounts on travel bookings, including flights, trains, and buses.
Govt’s ONDC and WinZO partner to boost digital commerce in India
New Delhi, May 17 - The government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Friday announced a partnership with online gaming platform WinZO to democratise access to digital commerce and foster transparent and fair market access.
Pulled my shirt up, punched me in chest and stomach: Chilling details in Swati Maliwal’s FIR
New Delhi, May 17 - Swati Maliwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member on Friday formally lodged a complaint with Delhi Police, revealing the extent of harassment and torture she faced at the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence.
Swati Maliwal at Tis Hazari court to record statement
New Delhi, May 17 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal reached the Tis Hazari court in Delhi on Friday to get her statement recorded before the magistrate in connection with the alleged assault on her at Chief Minister Arvind
Congress’ mission is to win 50 seats now: PM Modi
Fatehpur (UP), May 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Congress has now launched ‘Mission 50’ and is working to win a minimum of 50 seats only in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
INDIA bloc leaders daydreaming to become Prime Ministers: PM Modi
Barabanki (UP), May 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that all leaders of the INDIA bloc are daydreaming to become Prime Ministers.
FM Sitharaman blames CM Kejriwal for ‘shocking’ assault on Swati Maliwal
New Delhi, May 17 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday blamed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the “shocking assault” on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal which took place at his official residence.
Swati Maliwal assault case: NCW issues second notice to CM Kejriwal’s PS
New Delhi, May 17 - The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued a second notice to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Bibhav Kumar to appear before it in connection with the assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
Air India flight dodges tug tractor collision at Pune airport, passengers safe
New Delhi, May 17 - An Air India flight, with 180 passengers onboard for Delhi, narrowly avoided a collision with a tug tractor as it was taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport, an airline official said on Friday.