PM urges Andhra to vote for ‘double-engine sarkar’ for rapid development
Chilakaluripet (Andhra Pradesh), March 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the people of Andhra Pradesh to vote for "double-engine sarkar" of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for rapid development of the state.
Bihar LS results will surprise everyone: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, March 17 - Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said that the Bihar results in the upcoming Lok Sabha election will surprise everyone.
Time has come to change govt both in Centre, Haryana: Hooda
Rohtak (Haryana), March 17 - Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Sunday said the Election Commission had announced the poll schedule and the time had come to change the government, both in the Centre and the state.
PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting, seeks ‘100-day action plan’ of new govt
New Delhi, March 17 - A day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a Cabinet meeting during which he directed his Ministers to prepare an action plan for the
MEA says ‘strict action being taken’ after foreign students attacked in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 17 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday that it is in touch with the Gujarat government and strict action is being taken against those who attacked a group of foreign students while they were offering namaz inside
UP to establish Telemetric Weather Stations to monitor drought
Lucknow, March 17 - The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh will establish Telemetric Weather Stations (TWS) in tehsils across various districts, an official said.
‘Main Hoon Modi ka Parivar’: After song and merchandise, a chance to create ‘Perfect Portrait’ with PM
New Delhi, March 17 - 'Main Hoon Modi ka Parivar' slogan is finding strong resonance on the ground and has struck a right chord with citizens as lakhs of them are subscribing to the recently launched song and also the merchandised products centered
Gehlot makes ‘humble appeal’ to voters to support Congress in Rajasthan, BJP terms it ‘admission of defeat’
Jaipur, March 17 - Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday made a "humble appeal" to voters of the state to support his party in the forthcoming Parliamentary polls so that the promises made to them during Assembly elections
J&K: Srinagar hosts first-ever Formula-4 car racing event
Srinagar, March 17 - To promote tourism and encourage multi-career choices for the local youth, J&K’s Srinagar city witnessed its first-ever Formula-4 car racing event on Sunday.
First show of strength by INDIA and NDA allies after poll dates declaration, electioneering heats up
New Delhi, March 17 - A day after the announcement of poll dates for general elections 2024, the day marks a 'Super Sunday' for the ruling BJP and opposition INDIA bloc. Both the alliances are set for major show of strength in Andhra
ECI releases fresh data on funding to political parties through electoral bonds
New Delhi, March 17 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released data received from political parties on electoral bonds, which it had given to the Supreme Court in sealed covers.
Yogi Adityanath pays tributes to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his anniversary
Lucknow, March 17 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his death anniversary.
CM Kejriwal also summoned by ED in DJB case, says Delhi Minister Atishi
New Delhi, March 17 - Delhi Minister Atishi on Sunday claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued two summonses to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal -- one in the alleged excise policy scam and the other in a Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
Navy’s 40 hrs operation led to surrender of 35 pirates, rescue of 17 crew members
New Delhi, March 17 - Indian Navy on Sunday said that its rescue operation in the Arabian Sea, which last lasted approximately 40 hours, led to the surrender of 35 pirates and the rescue of 17 crew members of merchant vessel ex-MV Ruen.
The fight is between two ideologies: Rahul Gandhi
Mumbai, March 17 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP, saying that the fight was between two ideologies as one essentially believed in centralisation of power and the other was like 'Shiv Ki Baraat' taking all together.
ED issues 9th summons to CM Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case
New Delhi, March 17 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday issued a ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy scam.
UP asks officials to ensure 100 pc FID coverage
Lucknow, March 17 - The Uttar Pradesh government has asked nine departments to ensure 100 per cent coverage of the number of beneficiaries under the Family ID (FID) scheme.
In a first, UP to have polling stations in high-rise, gated colonies
Lucknow, March 17 - The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time, will set up polling stations for the Lok Sabha elections inside the premises of high-rises and gated colonies in Uttar Pradesh.
Defence Minister approves extension of resettlement facilities to invalidated cadets
New Delhi, March 17 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military training.
Indian Navy rescues 17 crew of ex-MV Ruen, coerces 35 pirates to surrender
New Delhi, March 16 - Indian Navy's INS Kolkata on Saturday successfully rescued 17 crew members from ex-MV Ruen, which was hijacked on December 14 last year, and coerced all 35 Somali pirates to surrender.