Gurugram administration ropes in Yuzvendra Chahal to boost voter turnout
Gurugram, May 6 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Gurugram scheduled for May 25, the district administration has roped in India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal as the brand ambassador to boost voter turnout.
Infiltrators are principal vote bank of Mamata Banerjee: Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scared to stop the illegal infiltrators in the state as these infiltrators are the "principal vote bank" of Trinamool Congress.
MP: Over 5L first-time voters to exercise franchise in phase 3 of LS polls
Bhopal, May 6 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anupam Rajan on Monday said that more than five lakh first-time voters will exercise their franchise in the third phase of the Lok Sabha election for the nine Lok Sabha seats in the
Blast in Bengal’s Hooghly, 11-yr-old boy killed
Kolkata, May 6 - One minor was killed and two others were critically injured in a blast at Pandua in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Monday.
Congress, BRS, AIMIM following Muslim League agenda: JP Nadda
Hyderabad, May 6 - BJP President J. P. Nadda on Monday accused Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of following the Muslim League agenda.
Constituency Watch: For BJP it’s fight for consolidation while Congress sees an opportunity to regain past glory in Nandurbar
Mumbai, May 6 - The BJP and the Congress are locked in a high-intensity political battle in the tribal dominated Nandurbar constituency in North Maharashtra.
Poonch terror attack: Security forces release sketches of two terrorists
Jammu, May 6 - Security forces on Monday released sketches of two terrorists responsible for the attack on IAF vehicles in J&K’s Poonch district on May 4.
SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in 2022 hate speech case
New Delhi, May 6 - The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the anticipatory bail plea filed by Umar Ansari, son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with the alleged hate speech case registered against him by Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police during the
‘BJP CM will take oath in Odisha on June 10’, roars PM Modi at Berhampur rally
Bhubaneswar, May 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a campaign trail to Odisha on Monday slammed the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as well as the Congress party for looting the state, for seven decades after Independence and keeping the ‘resource-rich’ state
BJP will transform growth trajectory of Odisha: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 6 - Emphasising that his government remains committed to the vision of 'Developed Odisha - Developed India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the people of Odisha see BJP as the "only party" that can fulfill their aspirations.
Over 30 LS seats from Bengal assured this time, says Home Minister Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the BJP’s victory in over 30 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was assured this time.
Manipur: Educational institutions close for two days after heavy rains, hailstorm
Imphal, May 6 - All schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the prevailing weather conditions in Manipur, part of which wreaked havoc due to heavy rains.
Battleground Bengal: Fate of 57 candidates in 4 constituencies to be sealed in 3rd phase on May 7
Kolkata, May 6 - The fate of 57 candidates, including that of the CPI(M) Politburo member and Secretary in West Bengal Mohd Salim, will be sealed on Tuesday in the third phase of elections in four Lok Sabha constituencies.
Edited & fake videos on social media: Congress delegation meets Delhi Police Commissioner
New Delhi, May 6 - A delegation from the Congress party, led by leaders including Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate and Devendra Yadav, met with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday to address the issue of edited and fake videos circulating on social
Maha Congress Working President takes back resignation, to campaign for MVA
Mumbai, May 6 - Maharashtra Congress Working President, M Arif Naseem Khan announced on Monday that he has withdrawn his resignation from the state party campaign panel and will canvass for all Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates in the Lok Sabha polls.
Challans surge by 67 pc in Delhi for driving against traffic flow
New Delhi, May 6 - Beware while driving against the designated flow of traffic in the national capital, you might be issued a challan for violating the rule.
Excise policy scam: Delhi court denies regular bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha
New Delhi, May 6 - A Delhi court on Monday denied regular bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha in connection with the money laundering cases being probed by CBI and ED related to the alleged excise policy scam.
MP govt to provide ex gratia sums to kins of ASI Bagri, Cpl Vikki Pahade
Bhopal, May 6 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday, said that his government will provide an ex gratia sum of Rupees one crore to kins of Indian Air Force (IAF) soldier Cpl Vikki Pahade, who was killed by militants in
Shivpal booked for remarks against Mayawati
Budaun (UP), May 6 - Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said an FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav for allegedly making derogatory statements against BSP chief Mayawati.
Why billionaire investor Warren Buffett needs to relook at India under PM Modi
New Delhi, May 6 - Unaware of the possibilities India now provides for global investors and big conglomerates, Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of global investment major Berkshire Hathaway, needs to have a fresh look at a country which is set to become