‘Look forward to working together’: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President
New Delhi, March 18 - Congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide electoral victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he looks forward to strengthening the time-tested partnership between the two nations.
India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita
New Delhi, March 18 - The second edition of the Awareness Summit on 'Illness to Wellness' commenced in New Delhi on Monday under the banner of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, a division of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
IAF aircraft lands at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport due to engine malfunction
New Delhi, March 18 - A twin-engine Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a precautionary landing at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport after suffering an engine malfunction, an official said.
‘Shakti’ row: Amid political storm, MP Rahul Gandhi says comments taken out of context
New Delhi, March 18 - Being at the receiving end of vociferous attacks over his ‘Shakti’ remarks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the statement had been taken out of context.
Eknath Shinde terms INDIA bloc’s Mumbai rally as ‘flop show’
Mumbai, March 18 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday termed the INDIA bloc rally in Mumbai on Sunday as a 'flop show', as he strongly criticised the opposition alliance partners for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they "don't have a
EC removes West Bengal’s acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, appoints Vivek Sahay to post
Kolkata, March 18 - Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vivek Sahay will be the new Director General of Police in West Bengal, succeeding acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, whose removal was ordered by the Election Commission of India earlier on Monday.
Election Commission removes Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar
Kolkata, March 18 - The Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of Rajeev Kumar from the chair of the acting Director General of West Bengal Police.
LS polls: Goa Police intensifies checking at borders, constituencies
Panaji, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, intensive checking at the six check posts in North Goa has begun in order to curb illegal activities, along with monitoring of movement with the aid of CCTVs, an official said on Monday.
Ahead LS polls, BJP opens media centre in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabah elections scheduled in Gujarat on May 7, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday opened a media centre in the Sarkhej area of Ahmedabad.
Congress, BJP stalwarts make contest in seven seats in Rajasthan interesting
Jaipur, March 18 - As the election dates have been announced for the Lok Sabha polls, there are seven seats in Rajasthan that are being discussed animatedly as the Congress and the BJP have fielded their stalwarts here.
Bihar: BJP keen on hat trick with Ujiarpur Lok Sabha hot seat
Patna, March 18 - The 40 Lok Sabha seats of Bihar are crucial to deciding the fate of NDA and INDIA bloc in the 2024 polls, and so, both sides are meticulously preparing for each seat in the state.
ECI shakes up administrative posts ahead of LS polls
New Delhi, March 18 - In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.
CMFRI launches mobile App to encourage citizen science initiative in marine fisheries research
Kochi, March 18 - The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Monday launched an innovative mobile App ‘MARLIN@CMFRI’ to encourage citizen science initiatives in marine fisheries research.
Cong and BJP in war of words over ‘Shakti’, Pawan Khera dubs it a fight between ‘divine vs demonic’ power
New Delhi, March 18 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement on the ‘fight against Shakti’ has led to barbs trading and political bickering between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Asfan, killed in Russia after duped by agents, buried in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, March 18 - The last rites of Mohammed Asfan, who died in the Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into working as a helper for the Russian Army, were performed in Hyderabad on Sunday.
LS polls: District Magistrates in NE states ask arms owners to deposit guns
Imphal/Agartala, March 18 - District Magistrates in all the northeastern states have issued separate orders asking licensed holders of arms to deposit their guns at the nearest police stations to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
Fight between those who worship ‘Shakti’ and those who want to destroy it: PM
Jagtial (Telangana), March 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the Lok Sabha elections were a fight between those who want to destroy ‘Shakti’ and those who worship it.
Rajasthan CM to discuss Lok Sabha poll issues with veteran BJP leaders in Delhi today
Jaipur, March 18 - Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, will be on a Delhi-Jodhpur-Udaipur tour on Monday and Tuesday.
BJP’s presence among OBC in UP has increased manifold
Lucknow, March 18 - With 200-odd groups, the OBC are emerging as an important factor in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi counters Rahul on ‘Shakti’, says ‘I am a devotee of Bharat Mata’
New Delhi, March 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public rally in Telangana on Monday countered Rahul Gandhi’s controversial remarks on ‘Shakti’ and said that he will fight tooth and nail against any Opposition’s conspiracy and design against it.