Bengal govt seeks extension of CS scheduled to retire before end of LS polls
Kolkata, April 9 - The West Bengal government has officially requested for an extension of the service of current Chief Secretary from the Union government, as BP Gopalika is officially scheduled to retire before the completion of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, said
MVA cracks seat-share formula, Uddhav Thackeray grabs maximum
Mumbai, April 9 - The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has finally sealed its long-drawn seat-sharing deal ‘amicably’ for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, top leaders said here on Tuesday.
Gurugram authorities issue demolition order for five ‘unsafe’ Chintels towers
Gurugram, April 9 - The district administration has issued the demolition order for four towers that are “unfit for habitation” at Chintels Paradiso, a residential society located in Sector 109 in Gurugram.
Congress leaders Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka extend Navrati, Gudi Padwa greetings
New Delhi, April 9 - Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of traditional new year, wishing people happiness, prosperity, and good health.
Devotees throng Himachal temples with onset of Navratri
Shimla, April 9 - Crowd of devotees from across the region thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, the first day of the nine-day-long Navratri festival.
Preparations on for ‘Surya Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla on April 17
Ayodhya (UP), April 9 - Huge crowds are expected in Ayodhya on Ram Navami on April 17 to witness the ‘Surya Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla when the rays of the sun fall on his forehead.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP, MP and Tamil Nadu today
New Delhi, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit and Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat on Tuesday. He will also hold a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai.
Ayodhya gears up for first Navratri after consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol
Ayodhya, April 9 - The first Navratri festival at the Ayodhya temple after the consecration of Ram Lalla idol is all set to turn into a grand occasion.
PM Modi to hold rally in UP’s Pilibhit today
Lucknow, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit on Tuesday.
Odisha: BJP seeks action against senior cop for ‘favouring ruling party’
Bhubaneswar, April 9 - A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by ex-Odisha unit president Samir Mohanty on Monday lodged a complaint with the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) seeking action against senior police officers for "openly supporting" the ruling Biju
Amit Shah to hold roadshow, address rally in Assam
Guwahati, April 9 - Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on Tuesday where he is scheduled to hold a roadshow and address a public rally.
BJP poised to form govt for 3rd consecutive term under PM Modi’s leadership: JP Nadda
Jaipur, April 9 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Monday said that the party is poised to form the government at the Centre for the third consecutive time under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NDA seeks public opinion in Andhra Pradesh for poll manifesto
Amaravati, April 9 - The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has sought public opinion for drafting the ‘Praja manifesto’ or people’s manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state to be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls on May
BRS moves ECI accusing Rahul Gandhi of levelling ‘baseless’ allegations in phone-tapping case
Hyderabad, April 8 - The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for levelling 'baseless' allegations in the alleged phone-tapping case in the state.
Shops and establishments in Mumbai not displaying Marathi boards to pay double property tax
Mumbai, April 8 - Shops and establishments in Mumbai without Marathi nameplates will have to pay double property tax from May 1, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation announced on Monday.
L-G office writes to MHA, says Delhi ministers refused to attend meetings
New Delhi, April 8 - The office of Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has written a letter to the Union Home Secretary, apprising the Ministry of Home Ministry (MHA) about the overall situation after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, especially those related to
Arnab Chattopadhyay new Joint CEO of West Bengal
Kolkata, April 8 - Arnab Chattopadhyay has been appointed as the new Joint Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, an official announcement said on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi to stay overnight in MP as aircraft fails to leave for Delhi due to fuel shortage
Bhopal, April 8 - A special aircraft that carried Congress Rahul Gandhi to Madhya Pradesh from Delhi for the election campaign on Monday could not leave for the national capital due to a shortage of fuel, party sources said, adding the Wayanad MP
When PM Modi’s out of the way gestures won hearts of people, politicians & sportspersons
New Delhi, April 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in leading by example and abides by what he says or promises. His appeal and charisma continue to inspire the billion-plus population, while there are many instances of his statesmanship which has left
Arvind Kejriwal would walk out of jail in a day if he joins BJP: Atishi
Guwahati, April 8 - Delhi Minister Atishi claimed on Monday that if Arvind Kejriwal decides to join the BJP, he would walk out of jail within a day.