BJP alleges secret deal by Congress for Owaisi’s victory
Hyderabad, April 13 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K. Laxman on Friday alleged that Telangana's ruling Congress has entered into a secret deal with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) to ensure its victory in Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Indian ambassador-designate to Myanmar discusses border trade issues with Mizoram Governor
Aizawl, April 13 - Indian ambassador-designate to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, on Friday, held a meeting with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Raj Bhavan here and discussed India-Myanmar trade-related issues, an official said.
‘Upcoming polls a battle between weeding out corruption & shielding the corrupt’, JP Nadda says at Maha rally
Gondia (Maharashtra), April 13 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should get a third term as he is resolved to weed out corruption while the INDIA bloc leaders have come together to save
Tight security to be in place for Ram Navami processions in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 12 - Hyderabad police will make tight security arrangements for the Ram Navami processions in the city on April 17.
Polling stations to contain all amenities for voters amid heat, orders EC
New Delhi, April 12 - With 102 Parliamentary constituencies set for polling on April 19, the Election Commission has asked all its observers to strictly ensure that polling stations contain all amenities for voters, especially to combat heat.
MahaYuti partners yet to reach consensus on 8 LS seats in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 12 - Even as the nomination filing process for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections slated for May 7 began on Friday, the ruling MahaYuti partners in Maharashtra are yet to seal the seat-sharing arrangements in eight Lok Sabha seats
Viksit Bharat Ambassadors Meet-up: India moving ahead to reclaim ‘Sone Ki Chidiya’ status, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Mumbai, April 12 - The Viksit Bharat Ambassadors Meet-up held here on Friday saw the participation of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, and noted singer Sonu Nigam.
Kangana Ranaut questions Himachal govt over ‘unfulfilled’ poll promises
Manali/Kullu, April 12 - BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, on Friday, questioned the state's ruling Congress over its stand about honouring the Assembly poll promises, especially the much-publicised financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to all women
Ajit Pawar steps in to quell discontent against BJP’s nominee in Madha seat
Mumbai, April 12 - Against the backdrop of a rift between the MahaYuti partners over the Madha Lok Sabha seat from Western Maharashtra, the NCP Chief Ajit Pawar on Friday held a marathon meeting with the former state legislative council chairman Ramraje Nimbalkar
BJP drops names of Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar from list of star campaigners for Maha
Mumbai, April 12 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released a revised list of 40-star campaigners for Maharashtra after it dropped the names of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Congress biggies Rahul, Kharge to launch Maha poll campaign on weekend
Mumbai, April 12 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior MP Rahul Gandhi will launch their Lok Sabha election campaign this weekend in the Vidarbha region of eastern Maharashtra, party officials said on Friday.
After nomination of son-in-law Radhakrishna from Kalaburagi seat, Kharge asks voters to avenge his defeat
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), April 12 - Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani submitted his nomination for the high-profile Kalaburagi seat in Karnataka on Friday. Addressing a mega rally after the nomination filing, the AICC President appealed to the voters to avenge his defeat in the
Farmers’ strength made BJP take back farm laws: Akhilesh
Lucknow, April 12 - Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that the realisation of the strength of farmers had made the BJP government at the Centre scrap the three "black" farm laws.
Congress top brass running away from contesting elections: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bhopal, April 12 - Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday took a jibe at Congress, saying that its top brass is running away from contesting the Lok Sabha elections.
Don’t travel to Iran or Israel till further notice: MEA
New Delhi, April 12 - India on Friday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them not to travel to Iran and Israel "till further notice" due to the escalating tension in the region.
Russia ready for dialogue with Ukraine: Kremlin
Moscow, April 13 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed his readiness for dialogue with Ukraine, and that an aborted 2022 peace deal could serve as the basis for resuming the negotiation, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Israel prepared for Iranian retaliation in coordination with US: Military chief
Jerusalem, April 13 - Israel's military chief Herzi Halevi has said that the army was prepared, in close coordination with the US Central Command (CENTCOM), for a possible Iranian retaliatory attack.
Italy appeals to Iran ‘restraint’ over response to Israel’s consulate attack
Tehran, April 13 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani held a phone conversation on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Blinken discusses ceasefire, entry of aid into Gaza with foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt
Amman, April 13 - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed the efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and deliver sufficient aid to the Palestinian enclave.
India’s Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra completes two-day Washington visit
Washington, April 13 - Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday concluded a two-day visit to Washington D.C. during which he held discussions with his counterparts at the US State Department and the National Security Council.