Tight security to be in place for Ram Navami processions in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 12 - Hyderabad police will make tight security arrangements for the Ram Navami processions in the city on April 17.
Polling stations to contain all amenities for voters amid heat, orders EC
New Delhi, April 12 - With 102 Parliamentary constituencies set for polling on April 19, the Election Commission has asked all its observers to strictly ensure that polling stations contain all amenities for voters, especially to combat heat.
MahaYuti partners yet to reach consensus on 8 LS seats in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 12 - Even as the nomination filing process for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections slated for May 7 began on Friday, the ruling MahaYuti partners in Maharashtra are yet to seal the seat-sharing arrangements in eight Lok Sabha seats
Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshow, address rally in Tripura on April 16
Agartala, April 12 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to address an election rally and participate in a roadshow in Agartala on April 16, a party leader said on Friday.
Owaisi demands halt to ‘export’ of Indian workers to Israel
Hyderabad, April 12 - AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday demanded that India stop "export" of Indian workers to Israel and bring back those who are already there.
Viksit Bharat Ambassadors Meet-up: India moving ahead to reclaim ‘Sone Ki Chidiya’ status, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Mumbai, April 12 - The Viksit Bharat Ambassadors Meet-up held here on Friday saw the participation of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, and noted singer Sonu Nigam.
Uddhav Thackeray hops onto Mumbai local train after campaigning in Palghar
Palghar/Mumbai, April 12 - Shiv Sena (UBT) President and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday did what millions of Mumbaikars do daily -- hop onto a Mumbai suburban local train for a quicker commute home.
President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to people on Vaisakhi
New Delhi, April 12 - President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended greetings to people on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu.
Gurugram: Schools may face disaffiliation if buses found ‘unsafe’ for students
Gurugram April 12 - Gurugram district administration on Friday issued a fresh set of guidelines asking schools to either ensure the safety of students in school buses or lose affiliation.
Kangana Ranaut questions Himachal govt over ‘unfulfilled’ poll promises
Manali/Kullu, April 12 - BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, on Friday, questioned the state's ruling Congress over its stand about honouring the Assembly poll promises, especially the much-publicised financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to all women
Ajit Pawar steps in to quell discontent against BJP’s nominee in Madha seat
Mumbai, April 12 - Against the backdrop of a rift between the MahaYuti partners over the Madha Lok Sabha seat from Western Maharashtra, the NCP Chief Ajit Pawar on Friday held a marathon meeting with the former state legislative council chairman Ramraje Nimbalkar
BJP drops names of Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar from list of star campaigners for Maha
Mumbai, April 12 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released a revised list of 40-star campaigners for Maharashtra after it dropped the names of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Congress biggies Rahul, Kharge to launch Maha poll campaign on weekend
Mumbai, April 12 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior MP Rahul Gandhi will launch their Lok Sabha election campaign this weekend in the Vidarbha region of eastern Maharashtra, party officials said on Friday.
Tejashwi should answer about 118 massacres which took place during Lalu, Rabri govts: Neeraj Kumar
Patna, April 12 - JD-U MLC Neeraj Kumar on Friday said that the former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav should answer about the 118 massacres which took place during the Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi governments in Bihar.
After nomination of son-in-law Radhakrishna from Kalaburagi seat, Kharge asks voters to avenge his defeat
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), April 12 - Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani submitted his nomination for the high-profile Kalaburagi seat in Karnataka on Friday. Addressing a mega rally after the nomination filing, the AICC President appealed to the voters to avenge his defeat in the
AAP, Congress have unholy alliance: Akali Dal
Chandigarh, April 12 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parambans Romana on Friday asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to explain the underhand deal he had arrived at with Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira by agreeing not to prosecute him, even as he asserted
Farmers’ strength made BJP take back farm laws: Akhilesh
Lucknow, April 12 - Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that the realisation of the strength of farmers had made the BJP government at the Centre scrap the three "black" farm laws.
Congress top brass running away from contesting elections: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bhopal, April 12 - Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday took a jibe at Congress, saying that its top brass is running away from contesting the Lok Sabha elections.
Don’t travel to Iran or Israel till further notice: MEA
New Delhi, April 12 - India on Friday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them not to travel to Iran and Israel "till further notice" due to the escalating tension in the region.
Jaipur Wax Museum unveils first look of Kohli’s statue to come up on World Heritage Day
Jaipur, April 12 - The first look of the wax statue of ace India cricketer Virat Kohli, which will be installed at the Jaipur Wax Museum in Nahargarh on World Heritage Day (April 18, was unveiled on Friday.