INDIA bloc confident of winning both LS seats in Goa
Panaji, May 8 - The INDIA bloc leaders in Goa on Wednesday expressed confidence in winning both the Lok Sabha seats in the state that went to the polls on May 7.
CMs of northeastern states slam Sam Pitroda’s colour of citizens’ remark, demand apology
Guwahati/Kohima/Agartala, May 8 - Several Chief Ministers and leaders from the northeastern states condemned Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remark on the 'colour of citizens' and demanded his apology.
EC updates provisional figures for third phase turnout to 65.68 per cent
New Delhi, May 9 - The voter turnout in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, covering 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs, was approximately 65.68 per cent as of 10 p.m., on Wednesday with the highest voting reported from Assam
Eknath Shinde hails HC decision to validate Maha govt’s notification on renaming Aurangabad & Osmanabad
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, May 8 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday hailed the Bombay High Court's decision to validate the Maharashtra government's notification on renaming of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv saying that it was a major
EAM Jaishankar’s statement on ‘supporting homeland for Palestinians’ re-affirms India’s long-standing stance
New Delhi, May 8 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday re-affirmed India's long-standing support for the establishment of an independent state of Palestine while spotlighting the active role played by Delhi -- through its vibrant multi-dimensional ties with the countries
BJP amps up social media campaign with ‘Appetiser vs Main Course’ pitch
New Delhi, May 8 - Amid the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched an innovative campaign to bolster its presence on social media and woo a sizeable population of netizens with the Modi government’s
After Maha polls, Sharad Pawar to campaign in other states from May 20
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), May 8 - Nationalist Congress Party-SP President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday announced that after the polling in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha elections ends on May 20, he will undertake extensive campaign tours in other parts of India.
BJP accepted defeat in Sonipat, says Congress leader Hooda
Sonipat (Haryana), May 8 - Veteran Congress leader and two-time Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Wednesday said the BJP has accepted its defeat in the state's Sonipat Lok Sabha seat with his party announcing Satpal Brahmachari as its candidate.
May 9: A watershed moment in Pakistan’s history
New Delhi, May 8 - Since its inception in 1947, the Pakistani Army has been a dominant force in the nation's affairs. Over the course of nearly eight decades, it has wielded power directly or indirectly, morphing into the most formidable economic and
Congress joined hands with anti-national forces, JP Nadda says at rally in Himachal
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), May 8 - In a scathing attack on the Congress, BJP president JP Nadda on Wednesday said the grand old party is "anti-Sanatan" and it joined hands with anti-national forces.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Vijayawada with Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan
Vijayawada, May 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a massive roadshow in Vijayawada in support of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates for Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
‘When will Shiv Sena-UBT merge with Congress’, asks BJP & Shinde camp
Mumbai, May 8 - The BJP and the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday targeted the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) in the wake of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar’s remark that regional parties will move closer to
Punish Congress for Pitroda’s ‘racial’ comments: PM Modi
Rajampet (Andhra Pradesh), May 8 - Terming Sam Pitroda’s 'racial' comments as shameful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to punish the Congress for such remarks.
Rajasthan Govt to reach out to UK Govt to find names of 24 martyrs of 1857 Revolt
Jaipur, May 8 - The Rajasthan Government is all set to highlight the contribution of the desert state in the 1857 Revolt and plans to reach out to the UK Government to find the names of 24 freedom fighters who were killed in
Under fire, Sam Pitroda steps down as Indian Overseas Congress Chairman
New Delhi, May 8 - Veteran Congressman Sam Pitroda, facing fire over a string of controversial statements in the recent past, stepped down as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday.
BJP will win all 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, says Rajnath Singh
Bhubaneswar, May 8 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win all 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha this time.
Congress can only sow seeds of hatred in society, says BJP chief Nadda
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), April 8 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday strongly criticised the "appeasement and anti-Sanatan politics" of Congress, saying its leaders want to sow "seeds of hatred" in the society.
Air India Express strike: Flights from Kerala continue to be disrupted
Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 -The ‘mass sick’ leave taken by the Air India Express cabin crew continued to disrupt the operations of the low-cost carrier at the four airports in Kerala for the second day in succession.
Fresh firing starts at encounter site in J&K’s Kulgam
Srinagar, May 8 - Fresh firing started on Wednesday at the encounter site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district where two terrorists, including the top commander of The Resistance Front (TRF), were killed by the security forces, the police said.
Additional CCTV cameras to be installed in strong rooms where EVMs kept, Madras HC told
Chennai, May 8 - Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that all District Election Officers have been directed to install additional CCTV cameras in the strong rooms where the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), used for the April