Eye on Polls: Congress manifesto continues to raise storm, draw flak from BJP

Eye on Polls: Congress manifesto continues to raise storm, draw flak from BJP

New Delhi, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday once again slammed the Congress for its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections that was released on April 5.

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Congress opposes PIL against opposition alliance use of ‘INDIA’ acronym

Congress opposes PIL against opposition alliance use of ‘INDIA’ acronym

New Delhi, April 9 - Congress, through its affidavit, has firmly opposed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Delhi High Court, seeking direction to stop using the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) for their bloc.

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Amit Shah slams Congress over 1962 Chinese offensive, Bangladeshi infiltration in Assam rally

Amit Shah slams Congress over 1962 Chinese offensive, Bangladeshi infiltration in Assam rally

Guwahati, April 9 - Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday targeted the Congress while criticising late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying that during the Chinese aggression in 1962, the country's first PM had said "bye bye" to the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh

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With party’s star campaigner Kejriwal behind bars, will AAP see changes in its poll strategy?

With party’s star campaigner Kejriwal behind bars, will AAP see changes in its poll strategy?

New Delhi, April 9 - With the Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the ED and the trial court order remanding him to the agency's custody in connection with the excise policy case, the

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Action against corruption will speed up in 3rd term of my govt: PM Modi

Action against corruption will speed up in 3rd term of my govt: PM Modi

Bhopal, April 9 - Launching a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc while sounding a warning bell, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that action against corruption will speed up in the third term of his government at the

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UNSC reform negotiations not ‘begun in earnest’: UNGA President

UNSC reform negotiations not ‘begun in earnest’: UNGA President

United Nations, April 10 - The negotiations for reforming the UN Security Council have not "begun in earnest" and the process is stuck in "informal discussions," according to General Assembly President Dennis Francis.

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Multinationals view India as alternative manufacturing base; investments ‘strong’: UN

Multinationals view India as alternative manufacturing base; investments ‘strong’: UN

United Nations, April 10 - India remains a "strong" recipient of foreign investments as multinationals recognise it as an alternative manufacturing base for supply chains, according to the United Nations.

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China clandestinely, deceptively interfered in our elections: Canadian spy agency

China clandestinely, deceptively interfered in our elections: Canadian spy agency

New Delhi, April 9 - Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has said that China has clandestinely and deceptively interfered in the two Canadian elections, media reports said.

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Relation with China based on equal cooperation, trustworthy dialogue: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Relation with China based on equal cooperation, trustworthy dialogue: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Beijing, April 9 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov in Beijing Tuesday, and both sides expressed hope for strengthening practical cooperation in various fields.

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AAP files complaint of poll violation against Akali Dal Chief

AAP files complaint of poll violation against Akali Dal Chief

Chandigarh, April 9 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal for violating the directions regarding the political campaign.

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‘Culture to connectivity’: PM Modi’s Tamil Nadu visit gives further push to NDA’s Mission South

‘Culture to connectivity’: PM Modi’s Tamil Nadu visit gives further push to NDA’s Mission South

New Delhi, April 9 - Having repeatedly highlighted that Tamil Nadu's development reflects the development of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues with the ruling government's 'South Push' as Chennai gears up big time for the PM's mega roadshow on Tuesday.

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LS polls: Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad on Wednesday

LS polls: Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad on Wednesday

Patna, April 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally in Bihar's Aurangabad district in favour of BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Singh on Wednesday.

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Rahul Gandhi makes surprise visit to women collecting ‘mahua’ flowers in MP’s Shahdol

Rahul Gandhi makes surprise visit to women collecting ‘mahua’ flowers in MP’s Shahdol

Bhopal, April 9 - A group of women collecting ‘Mahua flowers’ in a forest in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district on Tuesday had a surprise guest when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy to meet them.

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Shivpal downplays controversy over Budaun seat

Shivpal downplays controversy over Budaun seat

Lucknow, April 9 - “The controversy is being unnecessarily generated by our rivals. It is for the party and the people to decide who will contest the Budaun seat. I have been named as a candidate and as long as the party does

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LS polls: CEC gets Z-category security in view of potential threat

LS polls: CEC gets Z-category security in view of potential threat

New Delhi, April 9 - After a threat perception report prepared by the central security agencies recommended strong security cover for Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the Central government has provided Z-category VIP security to him, sources said on Tuesday.

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EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

New Delhi, April 9 - The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to verify any mismatch in affidavit details submitted by Union minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

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Heavy security in place ahead of PM’s roadshow in Chennai today

Heavy security in place ahead of PM’s roadshow in Chennai today

Chennai, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on Tuesday evening to hold a roadshow at T-Nagar. He will be campaigning for the NDA candidates of Chennai Central, Chennai North and Chennai South constituencies.=

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Congress launches LS poll campaign in Goa

Congress launches LS poll campaign in Goa

Panaji, April 9 - Congress on Tuesday launched its campaign for two Lok Sabha seats by paying homage to freedom fighters at Martyrs Memorial-Patradevi in North Goa.

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Missing Hyderabad student found dead in US

Missing Hyderabad student found dead in US

Hyderabad, April 9 - A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad who had been missing since last month was found dead in the US city of Cleveland.

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MVA’s LS seats deal: SS(UBT) grabs lion’s share, Sharad Pawar settles with least

MVA’s LS seats deal: SS(UBT) grabs lion’s share, Sharad Pawar settles with least

Mumbai, April 9 - Ending over two months of suspense and long-drawn negotiations, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) finally achieved its crucial seat-sharing agreement for 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, here on Tuesday.

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