Cops at Kashi Vishwanath Dham to wear dhotis
Varanasi, April 11 - The policemen deployed at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi will now wear dhoti-kurta to present a devotee-friendly image.
Mukhtar Ansari’s death, Atiq-Ashraf killing will have no impact in polls: UP minister
Lucknow, April 11 - Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna has said that the death of Mukhtar Ansari and killings of gangster-politicians Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf will not have any adverse impact on poll results for the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Elaborate security deployment in UP for Eid today
Lucknow, April 11 - Elaborate security arrangements have been made across Uttar Pradesh for Eid ki namaz, to be offered on Thursday, the police said.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw takes part in women’s empowerment event
New Delhi, April 11 - Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday took part in a programme on the theme 'Women Entrepreneurs: Breaking the Glass Ceiling' at the India Habitat Centre in the national capital.
Centre did nothing to resolve the Naga political issue, claims Jairam Ramesh
Kohima, April 10 - Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday that his party is making all-out efforts to unite the country, while the BJP is busy with "artificial uniformity".
BJP moves ECI flagging distribution of copies carrying Mamata’s pic in state-run schools
Kolkata, April 10 - The West Bengal unit of the BJP on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) flagging the reported distribution of exercise copies carrying the picture of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the state-run schools, calling
Excise policy case: Delhi court to hear Manish Sisodia’s bail application on April 15
New Delhi, April 10 - A Delhi court on Wednesday said that it will hear, on April 15, the bail application of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy-related money laundering case.
How PM Modi is stealing a march on Opposition to boost NDA’s campaign blitz
New Delhi, April 10 - Determined to return to power for a third straight term with a huge majority, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken an unsurpassable lead over the opposition in campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Congress fields ex-MLAs for Dhule, Jalna LS seats in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 10 - The Congress on Wednesday announced the names of its candidates for the Dhule and Jalna Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharasthra.
Security tightened further along int’l borders in NE states ahead of LS polls
Agartala, April 10 - Following the instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), a multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place along the 5,437-km long international borders in eight northeastern states to thwart any unlawful activities before and during the upcoming
BJP’s vote will increase if Rahul Gandhi campaigns in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 10 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the BJP’s winning margin will increase if Rahul Gandhi campaigns in the state for the Congress candidates.
Will announce Ludhiana, Jalandhar candidates on April 16: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 10 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will announce its Lok Sabha candidates for Ludhiana and Jalandhar on April 16, AAP Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday.
Yogi Adityanath warns criminals over innocent killings
Meerut (UP), April 10 - Giving a clear warning to the criminals, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that if the innocent are killed, even the soil will not provide relief to the accused.
‘Was democracy not threatened during Emergency’, PM Modi trashes Oppn’s ‘Constitution in danger’ claims
Ramtek (Maharashtra), April 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the INDIA bloc of spreading lies that the Constitution and democracy will be in jeopardy if the NDA retains power after the Lok Sabha elections, asking was democracy not threatened during
Akali Dal chief seeks judicial probe into Punjab liquor scam too
Patiala, April 10 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday demanded a judicial probe into the Punjab "liquor scam" as well as the misuse of state resources to fund the Aam Aadmi Party’s election campaign in various states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses his Keenness to Travel Abroad and Extend Long Association with the Indian diaspora
New Delhi, April 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking about his keenness to travel abroad and long association with the Indian diaspora, revealed on Wednesday that he had explored 29 states of the United States of America (USA) even before becoming the
J&K L-G reviews progress of infrastructure projects
Srinagar, April 10 - Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a review meeting.
PM Modi urges foreign media to visit Kashmir to witness ‘sweeping positive changes’
New Delhi, April 10 - Hailing the process of development, good governance and empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir which "is to be seen to be believed", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the foreign media to visit the region
Is Congress walking a tightrope in its ties with AAP after HC shocker to Kejriwal?
New Delhi/Chandigarh, April 10 - Is the Congress now walking a tightrope in its ties with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Delhi High Court quashed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy
Rollback privatisation policy of Sainik Schools in national interest: Kharge writes to President
New Delhi, 10 April - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday asked President Droupadi Murmu to rollback the privatisation policy of Sainik Schools keeping in view the national interest.