PM Modi accorded rousing reception in Coimbatore
Chennai, March 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Centre establishes tribunal to assess legality of ban on Muslim Conference JK faction
New Delhi, March 18 - The Central government has set up the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to rule on the legality of its ban on the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir-Bhat faction.
SC refuses out-of-turn hearing on industrial associations’ pleas against disclosure of alpha-numeric numbers of Electoral Bonds
New Delhi, March 18 - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear the applications moved by industrial associations objecting to the disclosure of the alpha-numeric numbers of the Electoral Bonds.
Make complete disclosure of all details on electoral bonds: SC to SBI
New Delhi, March 18 - The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to make complete disclosure of all details in its possession relating to the electoral bonds, including the alphanumeric code.
Committed to combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India was committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region.
US Defence Secretary lauds Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy operations
New Delhi, March 18 - The US Secretary of Defence,, Lloyd Austin, has appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean region.
Mayawati hails SC verdict on electoral bonds
Lucknow, March 18 - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati, on Monday, hailed the Supreme Court judgment scrapping the electoral bond scheme and said continuous efforts were necessary to protect the Constitution and democracy.
NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16
New Delhi, March 18 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday finalised the seat-sharing deal between its constituents including Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP-Ramvilas), Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM) and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP).
‘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.