Mounting a strong attack on Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the opposition party is cut off from the hopes and aspirations of today’s India and its manifesto reflects the thinking that Muslim League had during the freedom movement. In his first reaction to Congress manifesto released […]
Delhi: Army Hospital Research and Referral’s College of Nursing celebrates ‘World Health Day’
A grand celebration was organised at the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research and Referral) with the theme “My Health, My Right” on the occasion of World Health Day 2024, a release from the healthcare facility read on Saturday. The students showcased the significance of physical, mental, and spiritual health, emphasising their interdependence for […]
Haryana: Kaithal polling officer’s ENCORE creds used to post derogatory posts; 5 suspended
Five staffers at the State Election Commission office in Kaithal were suspended after they were found to be involved in the misuse of an Assistant Returning Officer’s (ARO) log-in credentials for the Election Commission’s ENCORE portal. The incident, according to officials, took place on April 4 when an unauthorised individual […]
Attack on NIA team: Mamata questions timing of raid; BJP says no law and order in Bengal
In her first response to the attack on an NIA team at Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district while carrying out a probe in connection with a blast case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed the elite anti-terror agency did not share any prior word with the state government on their visit […]
Madhya Pradesh: Three killed as car collides with bus in Seoni, 28 injured
Three persons were killed in a collision between a car and a bus in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district on Saturday, officials said. 28 people, including 26 police personnel who were on the bus, were also injured in the collision, they said. According to police, five people were travelling in a car when it […]
NIA arrests two key conspirators in Bengal blast case; one officer injured in operation
In a significant breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested two key conspirators linked to the December 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case amidst strong opposition from a disorderly crowd in West Bengal’s East Medinipore district, resulting in injuries to an agency officer and the vandalisation of an official vehicle. […]
Tamil Nadu: Bear, leopard spotted in residential area of Nilgiris
Fear gripped residents in the Yelenahalli town of Ooty after a bear and a leopard strayed into the residential area of the city in the early hours of Saturday. The CCTV footage of the residential area shows the leopard and bear straying into the premises. After the development, villagers have demanded that the forest department officials track the animals and […]
Delhi excise policy case: BRS MLC K Kavitha files plea against court’s approval for CBI to quiz her in Tihar
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha filed an application in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court opposing permission granted to the CBI to quiz her in Tihar Jail in relation to the state excise policy case. Plea stated that CBI thwarted due process of law by filing a plea behind her back. The BRS MLC, in her plea, says that […]
Chhattisgarh Congress leader Mahant booked for ‘objectionable’ remarks against PM Modi
A case has been registered against Charan Das Mahant, the Chhattisgarh Congress’ Leader of Opposition, over his ‘objectionable’ remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally. The FIR was registered under Section 506 (for criminal intimidation) at Kotwali Police Station in Rajnandgaon city following directions by the District […]
ICG Director General inaugurates Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at Mandapam in Tamil Nadu
Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. Notably, the ICG Chief is on a four-day visit to the maritime force’s bases in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry and made a maiden visit to Chennai for a review of operational preparedness and commensurate […]
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan questions Congress for silence on CAA in manifesto
In a sharp attack on the Congress, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the CPI (M) manifesto pledges to repeal the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, whereas the Congress manifesto, lacking a commitment, remains notably silent on the issue. He also said that the BJP is not even going to win […]
LS polls: Kharge, Gandhis lead Congress campaigners for Tripura
The Congress put out a list of campaigners for Tripura ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, led by the party’s national president Mallikarjun Khage and also featuring heavyweights Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The list of Congress campaigners for the Northeast state, which features a total of […]
Lok Sabha Polls: NTK candidate from Puducherry, Menaka, holds door-to-door campaign
Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party candidate from the Puducherry seat, R Menaka, held a door-to-door campaign in the constituency on Saturday. People showered petals on the NTK candidate who distributed the election pamphlets to them. NTK, which failed to get the sugarcane farmer as its symbol, is now […]
Odisha: STF seizes leopard skin in Kalahandi district, two held
A Special Task Force (STF) team arrested two people for smuggling leopard skin in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. The accused were identified as Chakra Benal (45), a resident of Village Talbora and Purna Chandra (39), a resident of Village Patang Pada of the district. Based on reliable information, the STF with the help […]
“No money trail established but still….” Delhi Minister Atishi
Delhi Minister and Aam Admi Party leader Atishi slammed the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday, saying no money trail has been established by the central agency but it still arrested its party leaders. She alleged that the BJP files all kinds of false cases against AAP and its leader the Delhi […]