Rajasthan’s Phalodi sizzles at 49 deg Celsius
Jaipur, May 25 - Mercury in Rajasthan smashed all records as three districts crossed the 48 degrees Celsius mark on Friday.
Shashi Tharoor claims BJP has lost the national security narrative
Patna May 24 - Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the Central government over national security, claiming that it did not take any action on the border issues involving China.
Rajasthan Energy Minister blames previous Gehlot govt for power crisis
Jaipur, May 24 - Rajasthan Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar has blamed former chief minister Ashok Gehlot for the power crisis in the state, saying the previous regime did not work towards strengthening the power generation and distribution system in the last five years.
LS polls: Over 25L voters to decide fate of 23 candidates in Gurgaon constituency
Gurugram, May 24 - The sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections will see voters in all 10 Parliamentary constituencies in Haryana exercising their franchise on Saturday (May 25). In the Gurgaon LS seat, a total of 25,33,958 voters will decide the
All arrangements in place for voting in J&K’s Anantnag-Rajouri constituency: CEO
Srinagar, May 24 - J&K's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P.K. Pole said on Friday that all arrangements are in place for smooth, fearless, and secure voting in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls.
Compare the progress and not term: PM Modi on questions of equaling Nehru’s record
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when questioned about 'bright prospects' of equaling Jawaharlal Nehru's three terms as Prime Minister, said that one should compare the progress (in his tenure) and not the terms.
Developing internal strength key to tackling external issues: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 24 - Emphasising that a country which remains strong internally can handle external threats with full confidence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that today's India is not really bothered about what is happening inside Pakistan.
Debate rages over PM Modi’s claim: Congress ‘misused’ EC after Rajiv’s assassination
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent observations during an interview questioning the postponement of Lok Sabha elections following the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi have ignited a vigorous debate over the Election Commission's “impartiality” during Congress rule in
I am Avinashi from Kashi, we will form new government on June 4: PM Modi on ‘expiry’ notice by INDIA bloc
New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday derided and taunted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's prediction of June 4 'expiry' for the government and said that she was indeed speaking the truth.
Parliament security breach case: Court grants Delhi Police 13 days more to finish probe
New Delhi, May 24 - A court on Friday granted the Delhi Police 13 days more to complete its probe in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case - the third extension so far.
INDIA bloc headed for clear mandate, says Jairam Ramesh
Chandigarh, May 24 - Congress in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday asserted the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc was headed for a clear and decisive mandate in the Lok Sabha polls.
Penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls arrives amid rising heat
New Delhi, May 24 - As India's mammoth electoral exercise reaches its sixth and penultimate phase, over 11 crore voters in eight states/UTs from the teeming environs of Delhi and its neighbourhood to the coalfields of Jharkhand to coastal Odisha will head to
Election Commission grants permission for Telangana Formation Day celebrations
Hyderabad, May 24 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accorded permission to the Telangana government for organising State Formation Day celebrations on June 2.
Naxalism will return to Bihar if CPI(ML) wins: HM Shah
Patna, May 24 - Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Friday said that Naxalism would resurface in Bihar if the CPI(ML) won Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Delhi court convicts activist Medha Patkar in defamation case by L-G VK Saxena
New Delhi, May 24 - A Delhi court on Friday convicted Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena.
Punjab knows ‘real face’ of INDI alliance: PM Modi in Gurdaspur
Gurdaspur, May 24 - Accusing the Congress of inflicting maximum wounds on people of the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the party and the opposition INDIA bloc continue to fuel separatism in Punjab.
Pharma companies cancel interviews, Goa CM says local youth should benefit
Panaji, May 24 - A day after two pharma companies in Goa cancelled walk-in interviews scheduled in neighbouring state Maharashtra, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that state youths should get permanent jobs and if needed, current policy will be amended.
PM Modi pens letter to eminent personalities in Varanasi ahead of June 1 polling
Varanasi (UP), May 24 - A letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reaching around 2,000 eminent personalities in Varanasi with an appeal to vote on June 1 and also support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Swati Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal aide sent to 4 days judicial custody
New Delhi, May 24 - A court here on Friday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal, to four-day judicial custody.
Krishna Ella receives award from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hyderabad, May 24 - Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech, Dr. Krishna Ella, has been awarded the prestigious Dean’s Medal by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.