As PM Modi charges ahead, opposition struggles to keep pace with ‘Vijay Rath’
New Delhi, May 9 - Propelling the BJP-NDA's 'Vijay Rath' forward at an unprecedented pace in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with his unmatched oratory prowess and relentless energy, has reduced the opposition parties and their leaders to mere
People ready for ‘Jo Ram ko laye hain, hum unko layenge’, says Yogi Adityanath
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), May 9 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the sentiment to ensure a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government was resonating across the nation.
Chautala seeks floor test after Independents withdraw support to Haryana’s Saini govt
Chandigarh, May 9 - JJP leader and Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Thursday asked Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to order a floor test after three Independent MLAs withdrew support to the BJP government, while the Congress demanded that it should resign
Goa Speaker dismisses disqualification petition against former CM Kamat, Lobo
Panaji, May 9 - Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Thursday dismissed a disqualification petition filed by Congress against former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and MLA Michael Lobo.
Congress indulging in racial abuse: K’taka BJP slams Sam Pitroda
Bengaluru, May 9 - The Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress over Sam Pitroda’s ‘racial’ remarks, stating that the party is indulging in “racial abuse” of people.
Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi
Bengaluru, May 9 - Former national general secretary of the BJP, C.T. Ravi has expressed concern over the decline in the Hindu population and an increase in the Muslim population between 1950 and 2015.
Akali Dal candidate from Chandigarh joins AAP
Chandigarh, May 9 - In a setback to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), its Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Hardeep Singh Buterla, along with supporters joined AAP on Thursday after leaving the Akali Dal.
PM panel’s report on religious demographics evokes mixed reactions from Bihar
Patna May 9 - A study released recently saying the share of the majority Hindu population in India decreased between 1950 and 2015, while that of the minority population went up during the period under review has evoked mixed reactions from different political
Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath shrine adorned with 20 quintals of flowers, portals to open on Friday
New Delhi, May 9 - The portals of the holy Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday. While the preparations for the ceremonial opening of the temple are in full swing, the devotees have started assembling in large numbers in adjacent Sonprayag
Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer
Chennai, May 9 - In a major medical breakthrough, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach has cured a woman suffering from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) -- an aggressive appendix cancer.
A tough battle awaits three-time MP Harsimrat Badal in bastion Bathinda
Bathinda, May 9 - A tough battle awaits Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who held portfolios in both the Modi-led central governments, is eyeing to retain the politically significant Bathinda seat, also known as Punjab’s cotton belt, for the fourth consecutive term.
Come what may, 4% Muslim quota will continue: CM Jagan
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), May 9 - Stating that four per cent reservation for Muslims is not given based on religion, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday promised that the quota would continue in the state.
Repolling in a booth in Gujarat’s Dahod LS seat on May 11
Gandhinagar, May 9 - The Election Commission has announced repolling on May 11 at a booth in Parthampur village in Gujarat's Dahod Lok Sabha constituency after a booth-capturing incident was reported on May 7.
88.64 pc students pass class 12 exam in Assam
Guwahati, May 9 - Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) announced the results of the class 12 examination on Thursday with an overall pass percentage of 88.64 per cent.
Migrants threatening survival of indigenous people of Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, May 9 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that immigrants from across the border threatened the survival of indigenous people in the state and the government would not allow it to continue.
Visually impaired lottery seller pardons man who stole her tickets
Kottayam (Kerala), May 9 - For Rosamma life is all about honesty, hard work and forgiveness. She sits quietly on the roadside selling lottery tickets to those who desire to check their luck.
Give us 10 seats, we will make Telangana ‘number one’: Amit Shah
Hyderabad, May 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Telangana to bless the BJP with 10 Lok Sabha, promising to make Telangana ‘number one’ state in the country.
BJD to release its election manifesto today
Bhubaneswar, May 9 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the electors to vote for Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates contesting for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state.
Loyalties, like the fragrance of Ittar, last long in Kannauj
Kannauj (UP), May 9 - ‘Ittar’, a non-alcohol based perfume, is known for being long-lasting and loyalties in Kannauj, the nation’s Ittar hub, also last long.
Yogi Adityanath blasts Sam Pitroda for ‘racist’ slur, says ‘it exposes Cong’s dangerous intentions’
New Delhi, May 9 - In a scathing critique, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday blasted Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his ‘racist’ slur on the citizens and also for the objectionable statement on Ram temple.