Centre okays Rs 172 crore outlay for sports complex, women’s entrepreneurship centre in Nagaland
New Delhi, March 16 - The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Saturday said it has approved Rs 172.10 crore for a proposal for the development of a Multidisciplinary Sports Complex and Women Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centres in Nagaland.
LS Polls: Tamil Nadu to vote in single phase on April 19
Chennai, March 16 - Lok Sabha elections will be held in Tamil Nadu in a single phase on April 19.
India, Bhutan reaffirm resolve to strengthen ‘exceptional’ bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 16 - Acknowledging that their exemplary ties of friendship were a source of strength, India and Bhutan reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen their collaboration across a range of sectors, including STEM, startups, trade, and infrastructure.
Assembly elections in Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal & Andhra to be held alongside LS polls
New Delhi, March 16 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the Assembly elections to be held in four states -- Sikkim (32 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats), Andra
Kerala will vote on April 26 to elect 20 Lok Sabha members
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 16 - Kerala electorate will be voting to elect 20 Lok Sabha members on April 26.
18th Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, counting on June 4
New Delhi, March 16 - The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the 543 parliamentary constituencies for 18th Lok Sabha elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world involving 96.8 crore voters, including 21.5 crore young voters between age
7-phase polling for Lok Sabha from April 19, results on June 4
New Delhi, March 16 - India will vote in seven phases for the Lok Sabha elections and the counting of votes will be held on June 4, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday.
Political parties in Rajasthan busy exploring new equations for upcoming LS polls
Jaipur, March 16 - Political parties in Rajasthan are busy exploring new political equations as the Lok Sabha polls approach, while the election officials are making efforts to increase the voter turnout in the desert state.
Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Pratap Singh quits BJP, may contest LS poll as independent
Bhopal, March 16 - Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Ajay Pratap Singh on Saturday resigned from the primary membership of the party, around two weeks before his tenure was set to end on April 2.
Corrupt will not be spared, warns PM Modi at Telangana rally
Nagarkurnool (Telangana), March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the corrupt will not be spared and sought support of the people of Telangana in punishing them.
J&K: Authorities expect record-breaking voter participation in LS polls
Srinagar, March 16 - Authorities on Saturday said that they expect record-breaking voter participation in upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the Kashmir Valley.
Lok Sabha polls: Famous singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP
New Delhi, March 16 - Famous Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal on Saturday joined the BJP, just hours ahead of the announcement of the dates for the Lok Sabha elections by the Election Commission.
12 LS seats in K’taka to witness high-stake contest
Bengaluru, March 16 - Karnataka will witness the high-stake contest on at least 12 Lok Sabha constituencies out of a total of 28 seats where two main parties Congress and BJP have announced their candidates, for almost all the seats.
EAM Jaishankar to undertake three-nation Southeast Asia trip to bolster bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 16 - External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, will embark on a three-nation tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia from March 23 - 27 to strengthen bilateral relations.
Centre declares JKLF unlawful association for 5 more years
Srinagar, March 16 - Central government on Saturday declared the Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) as an unlawful association for a further period of 5 years.
Glaucoma cases rising in India, more common among young: Doctors
New Delhi, March 16 - Glaucoma, the third most common cause of blindness in India is rising significantly, especially among young adults, said doctors here on Saturday.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: BJP launches new poll campaign with a song
New Delhi, March 16 - Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP has launched a new campaign: a song on the theme 'Main Modi ka Parivar Hun'.
PM Modi hails over 1 crore households opting for rooftop solar scheme
New Delhi, March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the enthusiastic response to the rooftop solar scheme as the number of households opting for the plan has already surpassed the 1 crore mark within the first month of its launch.
PM Modi’s road show in Congress chief Kharge’s home turf in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday hold a road show and address a public rally in Kalaburagi city, the home turf of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Non-compliance of ED summons: Delhi court grants bail to CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 16 - A magisterial court on Saturday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on complaints by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over non-compliance with the agency's summons issued to him in connection with a money laundering case related to