Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has sanctioned Rs 240 crore for various initiatives under ‘Nirmal Gujarat 2.0’ to effectively strengthen the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a broader scale in Gujarat. To enhance public awareness of cleanliness in urban areas and position Gujarat as a […]
Elections to be conducted in 7 phases starting from April 19; Vote counting on June 4
Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for polls for the Lok Sabha polls. Voting will be held in 7 phases starting from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today.The results will be announced on June 4. Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 […]
96.8 crore voters eligible to take part in 2024 Lok Sabha polls
A total of 96.8 crore voters will be eligible to cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference here to announce the dates of Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls to four states, Rajiv Kumar said there will be 10.5 […]
Attempt to spread anarchy under guise of farmers’ movement in Punjab: RSS
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has alleged that efforts are being made to spread anarchy in Punjab under the guise of farmers’ protests. RSS General Secretary Dattatraya Hosabale on Saturday said that ‘separatist terrorism’ has once again raised its head in Punjab. Hosabale also expressed concern over the Sandeshkhali incident […]
“Nothing but a serial drama”: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on arrest of K Kavitha
Launching a scathing attack on the Bharat Rashtra Samiti and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of K Kavitha, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday termed it a “serial drama” and said that they are trying to play cheap politics. “Just a day ahead of polls notification, ED arrested Kavitha. This is nothing but a […]
Singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Famous Singer Anuradha Paudwal on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi. After joining the party, the singer expressed happiness saying, it was her fortune that she was becoming a part of the BJP. Addressing a joint press conference at the party’s headquarters, […]
Campaign song titled ‘Mai Modi ka parivar hun’ released ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released a campaign song titled, ‘Mai Modi ka parivar hun’, showcasing his commitment to all. In a post on X, PM Modi shared the video and wrote, “Mera Bharat, Mera Parivaar.” The campaign song ‘Main Modi Ka Parivar hu’ described how India’s situation has become […]
“Judiciary always there to safeguard us”: Congress’ Adhir Ranjan lauds SC decision on Electoral bonds case
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday commended the Supreme Court of India for asking the State Bank of India to release the Electoral bonds data ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections. Lauding the Supreme Court’s decision, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said, “We have always opposed the Electoral Bonds that the ruling party […]
Congress, BRS shattered all dreams of Telangana: PM Modi in Nagarkurnool
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at Congress and Bharat Rasthra Samithi and said that both these parties have together crushed the dreams and aspirations of Telangana. Addressing a gathering in Nagarkurnool, PM Modi said that today he saw that the Telangana people have decided that they want […]
Navneet Kumar Sehgal takes charge as chairman of Prasar Bharati
Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati for three years or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. He takes over the charge from Surya Prakash. An order from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated, “In exercise of the powers […]
MHA bans four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League for five years
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) as ‘unlawful associations’ for five years. The four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) are JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan alias Sopori) also known as Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Political League and JKPL (Aziz Sheikh) led by Yaqoob Sheikh. […]
“ED summons are illegal, Court will decide that now”: AAP legal head Sanjeev Nasiar
After a court in New Delhi granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, Aam Aadmi Party legal head Sanjeev Nasiar said that the party’s stand is clear that ED’s summons are illegal and it is up to the court to decide that. “The court had summoned CM (Arvind Kejriwal). The last time […]
BRS leaders stage protests in Telangana over arrest of K Kavitha
Bharat Rastra Samiti (BRS) leaders on Thursday staged protests in several parts of Telangana over the arrest of party legislator K Kavitha by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. The leaders held a protest at Siddhipet’s old bus stand. However, police detained the protestors. […]
‘Unlawful Association’: Centre extends ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Yasin Malik faction) for 5 more years
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) as an ‘unlawful association’ for a further period of five years. In a notification, the MHA said its fresh move followed inputs received against the outfit, referred to as […]
UPSRTC wins Public Transport Excellence Award
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Department (UPSRTC) has been honoured with three prestigious national awards by the Association of State Road Transport Undertaking (ASRTU) in New Delhi, highlighting the positive impact of road safety and transportation undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh government, said an official statement. Notably, these awards […]