Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Bihar: BJP keen on hat trick with Ujiarpur Lok Sabha hot seat

PATNA: The 40 Lok Sabha seats of Bihar are crucial to deciding the fate of NDA and INDIA bloc in the 2024 polls, and so, both sides are meticulously preparing for each seat in the state.

Death toll in Kolkata building collapse rises to five; prompter held

KOLKATA: Five persons were killed and several others were injured after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in the Garden Reach area of the city on Monday.

Cong and BJP in war of words over ‘Shakti’, Pawan Khera dubs it a fight between ‘divine vs demonic’ power

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement on the ‘fight against Shakti’ has led to barbs trading and political bickering between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Muslims will vote for development, NDA in UP: Om Prakash Rajbhar

LUCKNOW: Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president and UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has stated that about 20 per cent Muslims will vote for NDA in the Lok Sabha elections, helping the alliance win all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Cong leaders have contacted me, will declare my decision tomorrow: BJP MP Sadananda Gowda

BENGALURU: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and sitting BJP MP, DV Sadananda Gowda stated on Monday that it was true that Congress leaders had contacted him.

Election Commission removes Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar

KOLKATA: The Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of Rajeev Kumar from the chair of the acting Director General of West Bengal Police.

Fight between those who worship ‘Shakti’ and those who want to destroy it: PM (Lead)

TELANGANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the Lok Sabha elections were a fight between those who want to destroy ‘Shakti’ and those who worship it.

Bengal: Jadavpur LS seat to witness triangular contest between actor, scholar and a Young Turk

KOLKATA: The middle-class dominated Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency will witness a triangular contest between an actor, scholar and a Young Turk during the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

Kamal Nath’s close aide Syed Jafar joins BJP in MP

BHOPAL: In a jolt to the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, its state spokesperson and a trusted aide of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Syed Jafar on Monday quit the party and joined the BJP.

Anil Antony, Padmaja Venugopal will have to return to Congress like me: Cherian Philip

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Veteran Congressman Cherian Philip has opined that Anil Antony, the son of former Defence Minister, AK Antony and Padmaja Venugopal who is the daughter of late four-time Congress Chief Minister, K Karunakaran, will have to return to the Congress party, just like him.

Goa seeks 14 companies of central forces for LS polls

PANAJI: Goa is expecting 14 companies of central paramilitary forces for area domination and confidence-building measure to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha elections, officials said on Monday.

PM Modi counters Rahul on ‘Shakti’, says ‘I am a devotee of Bharat Mata’

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public rally in Telangana on Monday countered Rahul Gandhi’s controversial remarks on ‘Shakti’ and said that he will fight tooth and nail against any Opposition’s conspiracy and design against it.

Radical extremist elements openly terrorise Hindus in K’taka: BJP

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress government over an alleged incident of a shopkeeper being attacked by a group for playing Hanuman chalisa religious prayer in Bengaluru.

Bengal Raj Bhavan starts new portal to address grievances of voters

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, on Monday, announced the launch of a new portal at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata for directly interacting with the common voters in the state and addressing their grievances ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Anti-incumbency could be the biggest campaign point in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just under six weeks left for the D-Day – April 26 when the Kerala electorate queues up to cast their vote – it could well be the anti-incumbency factor of the Pinarayi Vijayan government that could be the most discussed campaign point by the Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA.

Two dead, several injured after under-construction building collapse in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Two persons were killed and several others were injured following the collapse of the five-storey under-construction building at Garden Reach area in the southern outskirts of Kolkata on Monday.

CM Kejriwal not to appear before ED in Delhi Jal Board case, say sources

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday in the alleged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) case, said the AAP sources.

Seven killed, four injured in road accident in Bihar's Khagaria

PATNA: Seven persons including three children were killed and four others have been injured after a speeding tractor laden with cement rammed into an SUV in Bihar's Khagaria district, on Monday morning.

BJP in UP plans potluck lunch for cadres to promote bonding

LUCKNOW: The BJP state general secretary (organisation) in Uttar Pradesh, Dharampal Singh, has said that all booth cadres would bring home-cooked food and share them during lunch.

Para archer Sheetal Devi named as ECI's National PwD Icon

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi, as its National PwD Icon.

Yogi Adityanath pays tributes to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his anniversary

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his death anniversary.

Stalin to join Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai on conclusion of Nyay Yatra

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and President of DMK, M. K. Stalin has left for Mumbai to attend the valedictory meeting of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Nyay Yatra. The meeting is scheduled to be held today evening at the iconic Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Starting with 250 companies in phase 1, CAPF deployment to progressively increase in West Bengal

KOLKATA: Starting with deployment of 250 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the first phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, the deployment will be progressively increased in subsequent phases, insiders in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal said.

Navy’s 40 hrs operation led to surrender of 35 pirates, rescue of 17 crew members

NEW DELHI: Indian Navy on Sunday said that its rescue operation in the Arabian Sea, which last lasted approximately 40 hours, led to the surrender of 35 pirates and the rescue of 17 crew members of merchant vessel ex-MV Ruen.

The fight is between two ideologies: Rahul Gandhi

MUMBAI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP, saying that the fight was between two ideologies as one essentially believed in centralisation of power and the other was like 'Shiv Ki Baraat' taking all together.

UP asks officials to ensure 100 pc FID coverage

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has asked nine departments to ensure 100 per cent coverage of the number of beneficiaries under the Family ID (FID) scheme.

Defence Minister approves extension of resettlement facilities to invalidated cadets

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military training.

Andhra Pradesh needs a voice to question Centre: Revanth Reddy

VISAKHAPATNAM:Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that Andhra Pradesh needs a strong voice which can question the Centre to protect the state's interests.

AIPEF opposes privatisation agenda of central government, Elects new body

CHENNAI: The Federal council meeting of All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) vehemently opposed the privatisation agenda of Ministry of Power through the Electricity (amendment )rules. Large scale privatisation of transmission is going on in almost every rate in the name of competitive bidding.

Voting for all 7 seats in Delhi on May 25 in Phase 6

NEW DELHI: The country will go to the polls in seven phases from April 19-June 1 with voting for Delhi's 7 seats on May 25 in the sixth phase, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced here on Saturday.

18th Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, counting on June 4

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the 543 parliamentary constituencies for 18th Lok Sabha elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world involving 96.8 crore voters, including 21.5 crore young voters between age 18 to 29 years old.

Gujarat govt extends till Sep 30 cent pc penalty waiver in older schemes of Housing Board

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government on Saturday extended the 100 per cent penalty waiver until September 30, in the old schemes of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell, which is set to bring relief to thousands.

Corrupt will not be spared, warns PM Modi at Telangana rally

TELANGANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the corrupt will not be spared and sought support of the people of Telangana in punishing them.

I'm with Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray... Yesterday, today and tomorrow: Maha LoP

MUMBAI: Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Saturday denied media reports about quitting the party to join the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, declaring that he will remain with the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.

Delhi HC orders lodging of police complaint against lawyer for forgery to assist undertrial prisoners

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has come across a case of forgery involving a lawyer appointed to assist undertrial prisoners.

EAM Jaishankar to undertake three-nation Southeast Asia trip to bolster bilateral ties

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, will embark on a three-nation tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia from March 23 - 27 to strengthen bilateral relations.

Centre declares JKLF unlawful association for 5 more years

SRINAGAR: Central government on Saturday declared the Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) as an unlawful association for a further period of 5 years.

Despite ECI’s warning, 30,000 non-bailable warrants in Bengal yet to be executed: Sources

KOLKATA: Despite a strong note of caution from the Election Commission of India (ECI) a whopping 30,000 Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) for arrest in West Bengal are yet to be executed, sources said on Saturday.

Shiv Sena (UBT) worried as LoP Ambadas Danve sulks; wants LS seat

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) is rattled as its senior functionary and Leader of Opposition (Council) Ambadas E. Danve is reportedly peeved at being ignored for a Lok Sabha nomination from the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar constituency, here on Saturday.

J&K: Teacher dismissed for involvement in anti-national activities

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir administration has dismissed a teacher from service for alleged involvement in anti-national activities, in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

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