Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case, should resign from the post as he “cannot run the government from the lock up”. Bhatia told ANI that Kejriwal should resign […]
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UP: Man arrested for raping minor in Agra
Agra police has arrested one person for allegedly raping a minor girl in the Khandauli Police Station area Additional Commissioner of Police Sukanya Sharma on Thursday said that they received a complaint from the minor’s father, after which an FIR was registered and suspect arrested. “Today, on 28th March, information about the rape […]
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Manipur Police arrests 4 people with huge cache of arms and ammunition in Bishnupur
The Manipur Police has arrested four persons in possession of a significant cache of arms from the Bishnupur district of Manipur, police said on Thursday. The four arrested persons have been identified as Salam Rameshwor Singh, Tongbram Gyanjit Singh, Pukhrem Ingocha Singh, and Thokchom Temba. Alongside the arrests, authorities seized a significant cache of […]
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Andhra Pradesh: BJP Chief Purandheswari calls for ending YSRCP rule, advocates for change
Andhra Pradesh state president Daggubati Purandheswari appealed to the public to end the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) regime, and emphasised the need for liberation from what she termed “destructive rule,” indicating a strong desire for change and progress in the state’s governance. Purandheswari was addressing a press conference at Narasapuram as she made the statement […]
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Himachal governor Shiv Pratap writes to HP Assembly speaker to accept resignation of Independent MLAs
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, citing Supreme Court verdicts, has written to the Speaker of the HP Assembly, urging the acceptance of the resignations of three Independent Legislators, Hoshiyar Singh, KL Thakur and Ashish Sharma. Though acknowledging that the Raj Bhawan lacks authority in this matter, Shukla stated that he acted […]
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Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak confident of BJP winning all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brajesh Pathak expressed confidence in winning all 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state on Thursday and said that the party is ready for the second phase of nominations. “The BJP is ready for the second phase of nominations. The […]
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One family holding power of BJP in Karnataka: BJP’s Eshwarappa
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said in an indirect reference to the Yediyurappa family, that people are not used to the idea that the reins of the party in Karnataka are held by one family. […]
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Kerala: BJP takes on Pinarayi Vijayan after ED files case against his daughter
After the Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan, a war of words has erupted between the BJP and the Left parties. The ED on Tuesday had filed a case against Veena Vijayan, her IT company Exalogic Solutions, and some others to probe a case of alleged illegal […]
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“Discussed election strategy,” says Upendra Kushwaha after meeting Nitish Kumar
A day after meeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, President of Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Upendra Kushwaha said that they had held discussions on strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Kushwaha also asserted that party is all ready to contest the Lok Sabha polls and whole nation has made up their mind to vote in favour of National […]
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Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQA
In a major reform towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and to achieve self-reliance in defence, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has issued a notification for the re-organisation of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, […]
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Rajnath Singh on ‘parivarvaad’ politics, says denied ticket to son in 2017 UP Assembly polls
Amid criticism by Opposition parties, especially the Congress, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday recalled that he had once denied a party ticket for his own son, the current MLA from Noida because he did not want to be accused of propagating ‘parivaarvaad’ (dynasty politics). Speaking at the Time Now […]
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal produced before Rouse Avenue court, claims liquor case a ‘political conspiracy’
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has been brought before the Rouse Avenue Court on the conclusion of his Enforcement Directorate custodial remand on Thursday. The agency is seeking additional remand of the Delhi CM. As he entered the courtroom Kejriwal said “This is a […]
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“Positive initiative”: SC Advocate Gaurav Bhatia on legal fraternity’s letter to CJI citing ‘pressure’ on Judiciary
As over 600 lawyers write to CJI over ‘vested interest groups’ trying to defame courts, BJP leader and Supreme Court Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia said that it is a positive initiative by the legal fraternity. “It is a matter of concern for every citizen because judiciary is a pillar of democracy and […]
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PIL seeks seamless internet connectivity, Wi-Fi access all courts across Delhi, HC directs to treat plea as representation
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi government to treat a plea as representation, seeking direction to install, upgrade or provide seamless internet connectivity, including Wi-Fi access, in all courts across Delhi in a time-bound manner for the benefit of Public at large. The bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, directed […]
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“Government open to change in Agniveer scheme if needed”: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that his government is “open to change” in the Agniveer recruitment scheme if necessary. Speaking at the Times Now Summit, the Union Minister also said that the government has ensured that the future of the Agniveers is secure. Asserting that youthfulness is necessary […]