Karnataka assembly elections: BJP's list on Apr 9, says Basavaraj Bommai
Shivamogga/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the BJP would release its list of candidates on April 9 after the Parliamentary Board meeting in Delhi.
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Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar gets bail day after midnight arrest in exam papers leak case
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who was arrested amid midnight drama on Wednesday, has been granted bail.
PM Modi to inaugurate new integrated terminal building of Chennai Airport Saturday
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday inaugurate the new integrated terminal building of the Chennai airport that sports a swanky look reflecting the Tamil culture.
Released from jail, Navjot Singh Sidhu meets 'mentor' Rahul Gandhi, 'friend' Priyanka
New Delhi/IBNS: Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, released from jail after 10 months, met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi on Thursday.
Congress claims BJP 'tutored' Padma awardee artist to praise PM Modi for Muslim votes in Karnataka elections
New Delhi: The Congress has claimed that the BJP “tutored” renowned Bidri craft artist Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for being awarded Padma Shri after being neglected by the UPA government.
'Very painful for me': Congress veteran AK Antony on son Anil joining BJP
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Defence Minister AK Antony expressed anguish and disappointment over his son Anil's decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to S Jaishankar over release of 12 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai/UNI: Expressing grave concern over the frequent attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister MK Stalin Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar to secure the release of 12 fishermen and 109 boats through diplomatic channels.
Delhi HC rejects AAP leader Satyendar Jain's bail plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Jain in a connection with a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.
Congress veteran AK Anthony's son Anil Anthony joins BJP
New Delhi: Anil Antony, the son of former Defence Minister and Congress veteran AK Antony, joined the BJP on Thursday.
Hindu temple in Windsor, Canada, defaced with anti-India graffiti
New Delhi/Toronto: A Hindu temple was defaced with anti-India and anti-Modi graffiti in Windsor in Canada's Ontario by suspected pro-Khalistani supporters. The local police said they are investigating the incident as a “hate-motivated incident”.
Budget session of Parliament ends today
New Delhi: The second phase of the Budget session of Parliament ended on Thursday, as Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die amid protests and slogans demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.
Drones, CCTVs, central forces: Tight security on Hanuman Jayanti across India after Ram Navami clashes
New Delhi: Days after communal clashes ravaged several parts of West Bengal and Bihar surrounding the Ram Navami celebrations, security arrangements have been tightened across the country in view of the Hanuman Jayanti, media reports said.
'Opposition desperate but BJP will win in 2024': PM Modi on party's 44th foundation day
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return to power for the straight third term despite "desperation" by the Opposition.
Social justice 'Article of faith' for BJP: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: "Social justice has not been a political slogan but an 'Article of Faith' for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Parliament: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi/UNI: Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday amid uproar by the Opposition members over Adani issue and disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lower House as a member.
Delhi government moves Supreme Court against LG's selection of teachers for training programmes
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on April 14 a fresh petition filed by the Delhi Government against the Delhi's Lieutenant Governor's (LG) decision for random selection of teacher training programmes in Finland.
Karnataka assembly elections: Congress releases second list of 42 candidates
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Thursday released the second list of 42 candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka.
India gets elected to UN Statistical Commission, beating China, South Korea
New Delhi: India was on Wednesday elected to the UN Statistical Commission, the highest UN statistical body, for a period of four years, starting on January 1, 2024, beating off tough competition from South Korea, China and the UAE.
Haryana woman returns from Canada for marriage, gets killed by boyfriend before being buried in his field
Haryana/IBNS: A horrific murder was reported from Haryana's Gumad Village where a woman working in Canada returned to India last year to be with her boyfriend and was shot dead before getting buried in his field.
Supreme Court rejects Opposition's plea on 'misuse of probe agencies'
New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for 14 Opposition parties, the Supreme Court Wednesday rejected a petition that accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing the powers of the central probe agencies to harass its political rivals.
Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep to campaign for BJP; no plans to join party
Bengaluru/IBNS Contrary to earlier speculations, Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep on Wednesday clarified that he has no plans to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but campaign for it in the runup-to the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka.
Ex-Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till Apr 17
New Delhi: A Delhi special court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia till April 17 in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy.
Jammu and Kashmir Police solve blind murder case, 3 accused arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have solved a blind murder case by arresting three accused persons involved in the heinous crime.
Uttar Pradesh: Case lodged against 7 for dowry harassment
Basti: A woman lodged a complaint against seven persons, including her husband and in-laws, for dowry harassment in Walterganj area of Basti district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist hideout busted, huge cache of arms, ammo seized in Ramban
Jammu: Security forces have busted a terrorist hideout and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi reaffirms India's deep commitment to unique ties of friendship with Bhutan
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his interaction with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, reaffirmed India's deep commitment to the unique ties of friendship and cooperation with Bhutan and reiterated continued and full support to its socio-economic development based on the priorities of the Royal Government and as per the vision of the King.
PM Modi praises AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh for crossing 10 lakh outpatient consultations
Hyderabad/New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the achievement of AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh for crossing 10 lakh outpatient consultations.
Parliamentary delegation from South Sudan calls on President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi/UNI: A Parliamentary Delegation from South Sudan, led by the Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly Jemma Nunu Kumba, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Telangana: BJP state unit chief detained ahead of PM Modi's visit
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s president Sanjay Kumar was detained by police last night days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state, media reports said.
Covid-19: India logs 4,435 fresh cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India recorded 4,435 fresh cases of Covid-19 during the past 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 23,091, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.