‘Maruti Ki Pran Pratishtha’: When Narendra Modi penned a poem highlighting tribals’ plights in 1983
New Delhi, April 9 - As Ayodhya readies for the first Ram Navami celebrations after the Pran Pratishtha of the grand Ram Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22 this year, an old incident has come to the fore showing the
Pakistan High Commission grants 2,843 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
New Delhi, April 9 - The Pakistan High Commission has issued a total of 2,843 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi festivities.
Amit Shah slams Congress over 1962 Chinese offensive, Bangladeshi infiltration in Assam rally
Guwahati, April 9 - Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday targeted the Congress while criticising late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying that during the Chinese aggression in 1962, the country's first PM had said "bye bye" to the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh
CM Kejriwal to move SC challenging Delhi HC order: AAP sources
New Delhi, April 9 - After the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea regarding his arrest by the ED in the excise policy case, incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the order,
With party’s star campaigner Kejriwal behind bars, will AAP see changes in its poll strategy?
New Delhi, April 9 - With the Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the ED and the trial court order remanding him to the agency's custody in connection with the excise policy case, the
Action against corruption will speed up in 3rd term of my govt: PM Modi
Bhopal, April 9 - Launching a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc while sounding a warning bell, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that action against corruption will speed up in the third term of his government at the
Excise policy case: Delhi HC dismisses CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging arrest by ED, remand order by trial court
New Delhi, April 9 - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the ED and the trial court order remanding him to the agency's custody.
AAP files complaint of poll violation against Akali Dal Chief
Chandigarh, April 9 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal for violating the directions regarding the political campaign.
‘Culture to connectivity’: PM Modi’s Tamil Nadu visit gives further push to NDA’s Mission South
New Delhi, April 9 - Having repeatedly highlighted that Tamil Nadu's development reflects the development of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues with the ruling government's 'South Push' as Chennai gears up big time for the PM's mega roadshow on Tuesday.
LS polls: Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad on Wednesday
Patna, April 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally in Bihar's Aurangabad district in favour of BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Singh on Wednesday.
India’s foreign policy tremendously compromised under BJP rule: K’taka Home Minister
Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 9 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said that the country’s foreign policy has been "tremendously" compromised under the BJP rule.
CM Yogi Adityanath’s claim validated as mafia goes missing from UP’s poll scene
Lucknow, April 9 - It is a validation of the Yogi Adityanath government's claim that the mafia has been relegated to its rightful position in Uttar Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi makes surprise visit to women collecting ‘mahua’ flowers in MP’s Shahdol
Bhopal, April 9 - A group of women collecting ‘Mahua flowers’ in a forest in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district on Tuesday had a surprise guest when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy to meet them.
‘Opposition looking up to judiciary with great hope’: K. Kavitha to Delhi court
New Delhi, April 9 - After a Delhi court extended the judicial custody of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha to April 23, she wrote a letter to the court saying that the opposition parties are looking up to the judiciary
Shivpal downplays controversy over Budaun seat
Lucknow, April 9 - “The controversy is being unnecessarily generated by our rivals. It is for the party and the people to decide who will contest the Budaun seat. I have been named as a candidate and as long as the party does
LS polls: CEC gets Z-category security in view of potential threat
New Delhi, April 9 - After a threat perception report prepared by the central security agencies recommended strong security cover for Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the Central government has provided Z-category VIP security to him, sources said on Tuesday.
After 10-yr stint in BJP, Haryana’s Jat leader Birender Singh rejoins Congress
New Delhi, April 9 - After spending a decade in the BJP, former Union Minister and Haryana’s one of the tallest Jat leaders, Birender Singh and his wife Premlata Singh rejoined the Congress in Delhi on Tuesday.
EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar
New Delhi, April 9 - The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to verify any mismatch in affidavit details submitted by Union minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrashekhar.
Heavy security in place ahead of PM’s roadshow in Chennai today
Chennai, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on Tuesday evening to hold a roadshow at T-Nagar. He will be campaigning for the NDA candidates of Chennai Central, Chennai North and Chennai South constituencies.=
Congress launches LS poll campaign in Goa
Panaji, April 9 - Congress on Tuesday launched its campaign for two Lok Sabha seats by paying homage to freedom fighters at Martyrs Memorial-Patradevi in North Goa.