INDIA bloc leaders came together to hide their corruption, says PM Modi in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the INDIA bloc leaders, saying that they have come together to hide their corruption and therefore the voters have completely rejected them in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Congress party’s ‘Yuvraj’ will contest from one more seat: PM Modi
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Congress party’s ‘Yuvraj’ will contest from one more seat.
US blacklists 3 Chinese firms for supplying missile parts to Pakistan
Washington, April 20 - The US has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and one from Belarus for supplying missile‐applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programmes, including its long-range missile programme.
Home Minister Amit Shah to kick off campaign in Rajasthan, UP today
New Delhi, April 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, will address a series of rallies in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in support of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Karnataka today
New Delhi, April 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings each in Maharashtra and Karnataka respectively on Saturday.
118-year-old Dharmveer of Palwal oldest voter in Haryana
Chandigarh, April 19 - Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal on Friday said Dharmveer of Palwal district is the oldest voter in the state at the age of 118 years.
Can’t risk paralysis just to get bail, says Kejriwal on ED claims; court reserves order on plea for medical consultations
New Delhi, April 19 - A Delhi court on Friday reserved, for April 22, its order on arrested CM Arvind Kejriwal's application seeking consultation with his regular doctors for 15 minutes daily, and directed the Tihar Jail to file any reply, if required,
Congress, INDIA bloc against development & farmers: PM Modi says in Maharashtra
Wardha (Maharashtra), April 19 - Criticising the Congress and the INDIA bloc, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the unwavering faith of the people in 'Modi's Guarantee' is giving sleepless nights to the Opposition alliance leaders.
At Amroha rally, PM Modi sends out ‘meaningful’ message for Muslims and Hindus
New Delhi, April 19 - Amid the first phase of polling on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Amroha rally succeeded in driving home the message that the Congress has historically engaged in policies and practices aimed at appeasing minority communities, particularly Muslims,
One killed, seven injured as unknown drones attack paramilitary base in Iraq
Baghdad, April 20 - One person was killed and several others injured after unknown drones bombed a base housing headquarters of Hashd Shaabi Forces in Iraq's central province of Babil early Saturday.
US not involved in Israeli attack against Iran: Blinken
Washington, April 20 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he can't speak to media reports about the details of an Israeli attack against Iran Friday overnight, stressing that the US was not involved in any offensive operations by Israel.
UN chief calls for end to cycle of retaliation in Middle East
United Nations, April 20 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East," said his Spokesman.
Pakistan, UAE to enhance cooperation to counter climate change challenges
Islamabad, April 20 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone talk with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss enhancing cooperation to counter challenges associated with climate change, according to the Prime Minister's office.
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
Ukraine reports damage to port after Russian missile attack on Odessa
Kiev, April 19 - The Ukrainian city of Odessa was struck by Russian missiles on Friday, damaging port infrastructure and injuring one person, local military administrator Oleh Kiper said.
Moscow still intent on ‘truly Russian’ Ukraine: Sergei Lavrov
Moscow, April 19 - After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday reasserted Moscow's claimed right to rule over its neighbour.
‘Allies must dig deep’: NATO to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
Brussels, April 19 - NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via videolink with defence ministers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off with first and largest phase, several heavyweights in fray
Launching the electoral process in the world’s biggest and most vibrant democracy, polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and
Brahmos delivery to Philippines realises PM Modi’s vision of expanding Bharat’s defence footprint
New Delhi, April 19 - India equipping the Philippines with Brahmos cruise missiles, making it the first foreign nation to acquire the missile weapon system developed by an India-Russia joint venture, marks a significant milestone for the Narendra Modi government just as the
Country needs a strong government for growth, says PM Modi in MP
Bhopal, April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India needs to have a strong government, especially at a time when the world has been facing a war-like situation.