Punjab’s prominent Dalit leader Kaypee joins Akali Dal, fielded from Jalandhar
Chandigarh, April 22 - In another setback to the Congress in Punjab, its former state chief and ex-MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee, a prominent Dalit leader in the Doaba region, joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday.
Delhi court turns down CM Kejriwal’s plea for medical consultation with his regular doc; calls report from AIIMS panel on insulin administration
New Delhi, April 22 - A Delhi court on Monday turned down the application moved by incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking permission to consult a private doctor of his choice daily for 15 minutes through video conferencing for his acute diabetes
Padma Shri to Goa’s innovative farmer Sanjay Anant Patil
Panaji, April 22 - Living in the pristine village of Savoi Verem in Ponda taluka of Goa, Sanjay Anant Patil (59), is known as an innovative farmer in the coastal state and has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2024 for
Two distinguished sons of Andhra receive Padma Vibhushan
New Delhi/Hyderabad, April 1 - Former Vice President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu and popular Telugu actor Konidela Chiranjeevi are the two distinguished sons of Andhra Pradesh who received the Padma Vibhushan on Monday.
Manifesto Promises Manifest: Maharashtra villages fully ‘electrified’, state got new air & rail links in 10 years
Mumbai, April 22 - In August 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to provide electricity to all the 5,95,464 villages dotting the country and in April 2018, he confirmed 'mission accomplished'. Lauding the achievement, the global power watchdog, the International Energy Agency (IEA)
EC orders fresh polls in 8 polling stations in Arunachal on Wednesday
Itanagar, April 22 - The Election Commission has declared, as "void", the Lok Sabha elections held at eight polling stations in four districts in Arunachal Pradesh and announced fresh polling in these stations on Wednesday, officials said on Monday.
Delhi court nixes CM Kejriwal’s plea for consultation with his doc; to be given insulin in jail
New Delhi, April 22 - A Delhi court on Monday turned down the application moved by incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, seeking permission to consult a private doctor of his choice daily for 15 minutes through video conferencing for his acute diabetes
Delhi HC to hear CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED summonses on May 15
New Delhi, April 22 - The Delhi High Court on Monday posted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging the summonses issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case for hearing on May 15.
Hearing in defamation case against Rahul now on May 2
Sultanpur (UP), April 22 - The defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Sultanpur, will now be heard on May 2.
LS Polls: BJP opens account before counting as Surat candidate wins unopposed
Surat, April 22 - Even as campaigning for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 gains momentum, the BJP on Monday opened its account with Mukesh Dalal being declared winner from the Surat parliamentary constituency after several withdrawals and disqualifications
How VIP culture vanished under Modi government
New Delhi, April 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads by example and makes it a point to abide by the old adage ‘practise what you preach’.
Akhilesh Yadav not to contest Kannauj, names Tej Pratap Yadav as candidate
Lucknow, April 22 - The Samajwadi Party, on Monday, set at rest speculation about its president Akhilesh Yadav contesting the Lok Sabha elections when it announced the candidature of Tej Pratap Yadav from Kannauj.
CMFRI achieves breakthrough in mariculture captive breeding
Kochi, April 22 - In a breakthrough in mariculture development in the country, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully developed seed production technology for ‘golden trevally’ (Gnathanodon speciosus), a high-value marine fish.
Delhi Police hold inter-state meet on security ahead of LS polls
New Delhi, April 22 - Ahead of Lok Sabha polls in the national capital, the Delhi Police officials held an inter-state meeting with their counterparts from the neighbouring cities and discussed strategies to intensify border surveillance, joint patrolling and strengthening checkpoints.
PM Modi asks people to put a strong lock on nepotism, corruption and appeasement
Aligarh (UP), April 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the time had come to free the country from corruption, nepotism and appeasement.
Amid row over ‘infiltrators’ remark, instances of minority appeasement by Congress govts surface
New Delhi, April 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election speech in Rajasthan’s Banswara has created a political storm with Congress and INDIA bloc leaders taking strong objection to it and accusing the former of "spreading lies and diverting attention from real issues."
NCP manifesto: Caste-based census, MSP for farmers
Mumbai, April 22 - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is now an ally of the NDA and the ruling partner in the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra, has demanded the caste-based census and Minimum Support Price for farmers.
Kejriwal writes to Tihar Superintendent, claims requesting insulin daily: AAP
New Delhi, April 22 - Incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Tihar’s Central Jail no-2 Superintendent claiming that the statements by the prison administration are false and he is requesting insulin daily, said the AAP sources.
PM Modi congratulates chess prodigy Gukesh, says his journey to top will inspire millions
New Delhi, April 22 - Congratulating 17-year-old Indian prodigy D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Championship Challenger in history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his outstanding performance and journey to the top will inspire millions.
Siachen no ordinary land but India’s capital when it comes to valour, sacrifice and courage: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 22 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, is no ordinary land as it represents the sacrifice, valour and determination of Indian soldiers who serve in extremely harsh terrain and inclement weather to