Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and candidate Dr Rajesh Mishra filed nomination papers from Sidhi parliamentary seat, in the presence of CM Mohan Yadav on Wednesday. During this, Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla, state cabinet minister Prahlad Singh Patel and other prominent leaders were present on the occasion. After the nomination, CM Yadav told ANI, “I am happy that the […]
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NIA attaches assets of two accused in Punjab narco-terror case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached several immovable properties belonging to two accused in a Punjab narco-terror case involving the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu by agents of the banned Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), the agency said on Wednesday. The properties were seized on Tuesday, acting on the orders of a special NIA court […]
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Odisha: Khariar MLA Adhiraj Panigrahi joins BJD after quitting Congress
In what is seen as a big blow to Odisha Congress ahead of the ensuing elections, sitting MLA from Khariar constituency in Nuapada district, Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi, who quit the party a day before, joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday. Adhiraj, after joining Naveen Patnaik’s party, said that he had jumped the […]
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After Elvish Yadav, Noida police makes two more arrests in snake venom case
Following the arrest of famous YouTuber Elvish Yadav, Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday arrested two more suspects in a case related to the snake venom smuggling case. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ishwar and Vinay both residents of Haryana. According to sources, the police suspect the involvement of additional individuals in […]
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Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency: Voting to take place on April 26
Voting for Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka will take place in two phases: on April 26 and May 7. Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 constituencies in Congress-ruled Karnataka. In this seat polling will be held in the first phase on April 26. Bangalore South Lok […]
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SC grants interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, was arrested in ‘bribery case’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, who was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December 2023 in a bribery case. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan granted interim relief to Ankit Tiwari. However, the […]
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Mumbai: Bhushan Gagrani named new BMC Commissioner
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to appoint Bhushan Gagrani as the new Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The order further asked that Saurabh Rao and Kailash Shinde to be apponited as the civic chiefs of Thane and Navi Mumbai, respectively. The Commission has further directed that […]
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Supreme Court agrees to hear Delhi Govt plea seeking release of Delhi Jal Board funds on April 1
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear Delhi Government’s plea seeking the release of Delhi Jal Board funds on April 1. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi for Delhi Government mentioned the plea seeking urgency on the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Senior Advocate apprised the court that the […]
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“Lack of trust…”: Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi on Congress leaders joining BJP
Rajasthan BJP Chief CP Joshi criticized Congress party’s leadership, saying Congress leaders have no trust on their party that forced them to switch sides ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to ANI, the BJP chief said, “Due to distrust in Congress party and its leadership and faith in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of Congress and other parties are joining BJP.” “Many leaders of the Congress party […]
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Exam in hybrid mode, more test centres, moderate difficulty level for stress-free CUET-UG: UGC chief
More test centres, examination in hybrid mode, timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day and moderate difficulty level in tests are among the initiatives outlined by the University Grants Commission to ensure smooth and hassle-free CUET-UG. Speaking to ANI, UGC chief M Jagadesh […]
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Centre seeks response from Punjab govt over IVF treatment of Moosewala’s mother
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has sought a report from the Government of Punjab regarding the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment of Sidhu Moosewala’s mother, Charan Kaur, and asked them to submit the report to the department. “Under Section 21(g) (i) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, […]
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“Karambhoomi of my father…”: LJP Chief Chirag Paswan to contest from Hajipur against uncle Pashupathi Paras
Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Wednesday asserted that he will be contesting from Hajipur, against his Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “It is certain that I will be the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate, the NDA candidate, from Hajipur – which was the ‘karmabhoomi’ of my father. He (Pashupati […]
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“Now, ED has to answer whether summons are legal or illegal”: AAP’s Atishi
After the Delhi High Court sought a response from ED on a plea moved by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against summons in the excise policy case, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Wednesday said that the investigative agency has to answer in court whether these summons are legal or illegal and the court will decide on […]
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DMK files complaint against Shobha Karandlaje for violating MCC over ‘Rameshwaram blast’ remarks
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India on Wednesday over Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje’s recent statement alleging that the suspect involved in the March 1 blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe was from Tamil Nadu. Accusing the Union Minister of violating the Representation of the […]
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Delhi HC dismisses PIL against Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav alleging false statements made by them
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL), sought directions to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Election Commission of India (ECI) to register a complaint and investigate and prosecute the political leaders Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav for allegedly making misleading and false statements which were made with the intent […]