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Priyanka Gandhi utters 'ab ki baar' slogan in Maharashtra rally but with a twist

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has given a twist to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of "ab ki baar 400 paar", saying the people have seen a lot of the "theatrics" of the present government and gave a new mantra of her own, calling for "ab ki baar aap ki sarkar, ab ki baar janata ki sarkar" (this time, a government run by you, a government run by the people".

Election Commission orders repolling in Manipur's six polling stations on April 30

Guwahati/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has declared polling at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency as "void" in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi says Goa holds special place for him; slams Congress for 'Constitution forced on Goans' remark

Sancoale (Goa): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people of Goa to vote for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) as he needs two strong colleagues in the parliament from the state where his destiny was written.

NCB busts dug manufacturing racket in Gujarat, Rajasthan; drugs worth Rs 300 cr seized

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in a joint operation 'Operation Prayogshala,' busted three secret drug production facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan on Saturday.

Amit Shah cautions people against 'urban Naxals' AAP, Congress in poll rally at Gujarat's Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said people should not vote for “urban Naxals” and stressed that both the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were "anti-tribals".

'Gyani uncle at wedding': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's dig at Modi at Gujarat rally

Latur/Valsad: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra unleashed a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing him to those ‘gyani uncles’ (know-it-all relatives) at weddings who endlessly grumble and lecture about everything.

Dept of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare launches integrated pension portal for

New Delhi: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has taken a major step in its efforts to modernize pension services and improve the well-being of pensioners.

Lok Sabha 2024: 1,500 Sikhs, including Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee members, join BJP

New Delhi: A large number of Sikhs, including members of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGNC), officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, media reports said.

Delhi Police files kidnapping case after 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor goes missing for 5 days

New Delhi: Gurucharan Singh, who plays Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' has been reported missing for five days, media reports said.

BJP fields 26/11 terror attack prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat

Mumbai: The BJP has picked up lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, who was the public prosecutor during the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, as its candidate for the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency, media reports said.

Forging global security: Insights from India-Russia dialogue and SCO Meeting

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conducted a series of bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Indian Coast Guard delegation attends World Border Security Congress in Istanbul

A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 in Turkiye's city of Istanbul.

Indian Navy participates in Maritime Partnership Exercise

Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri, recently participated in the  Maritime Partnership Exercise with Royal Navy’s RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, part of the UK Littoral Response Group South, officials said.

Netherlands Minister describes India as a 'big geopolitical player'

Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher has described India as a 'big geopolitical player' for her country.

Sri Lankan-Tibetan Buddhist Brotherhood Founder President Damenda Porage calls PM Narendra a 'great leader'

Sri Lankan-Tibetan Buddhist Brotherhood Founder President Damenda Porage described Indian PM Narendra Modi a 'great leader' and said the revival of Buddhism took place after he became the Prime Minister of India in 2014.

Indian Defence Secretary focusses on zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism during SCO Defence Ministers' meeting

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 26 when he stressed the need to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms.

Mamata Banerjee slips while boarding helicopter in Durgapur, suffers minor injury

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured on Saturday when she slipped and fell inside a helicopter in Durgapur.

TMC moves Election Commission over Sandeshkhali raid, alleges BJP conspired with CBI, NSG

Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Security Guard (NSG), alleging that the Central probe agency along with the security forces carried out "an unscrupulous raid at an empty location in Sandeshkhali on poll day to tarnish the image of the Mamata Banerjee-led party during the Lok Sabha elections."

Three Indian women from Gujarat die in road mishap in South Carolina

At least three Indian women, who were from Gujarat, died in a road accident in the US state of  South Carolina, media reports said on Saturday.

Bus carrying 36 people erupts in flames in Mumbai-Pune Expressway, all passengers safe

Mumbai/IBNS: A bus carrying 36 people erupted in flames in the Mumbai-Pune Express in Maharashtra early Saturday morning, media reports said.

Amid Congress' Amethi indecision, Robert Vadra says 'Entire country wants me to join politics'

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid Congress' indecision over its candidate from Gandhi family bastion Amethi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, businessman Robert Vadra, has expressed his eagerness to fight from the seat in Uttar Pradesh for the second time.

Arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal gets major role in AAP

New Delhi/IBNS: Arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, who came to light after her husband's arrest in liquor policy case, will be leading the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.

Two CRPF personnel killed in suspected attack by Kuki militants

At least two CRPF personnel were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Naransena area on Saturday, media reports said.

After PM Modi's high-octane rally in Bengal, Trinamool Congress 'fact-checks' his charges

New Delhi: Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-octane election rally in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress has published a list of comments the Prime Minister made and "fact-checked" them.

Arjuna awardee CRPF officer found guilty of sexual harassment charges, faces dismissal

New Delhi/IBNS: A high-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been served notice for dismissal from service after he was found guilty of sexual harassment, media reports said.

Election 2024: Congress likely to decide on Amethi and Raebareli candidates on Saturday

New Delhi: The Central Election Committee of the Congress will convene on Saturday, likely to finalise the candidate for the party strongholds of Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, a media report said.

Opposition's dreams shattered: PM Modi on Supreme Court's VVPAT verdict

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday attacked the opposition bloc INDIA after the Supreme Court rejected petitions seeking 100 percent verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) using the VVPAT, or Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail.

Case against BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'

Bengaluru/IBNS: A case has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Bengaluru South candidate Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on religious grounds.

Trouble for Go First as Delhi HC orders DGCA to deregister all 54 planes

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to proceed with deregistering aircraft leased by Go First in the next five working days.

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking 100 pct votes verification on EVMs, rules out returning to ballot papers

New Delhi: In a significant development Friday morning as the country commenced voting in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court has given Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) a big vote of confidence.