Under strong Modi government, terrorists killed on their own turf: PM

Under strong Modi government, terrorists killed on their own turf: PM

Thursday, 11 April 2024 | PTI | Rishikesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the "weak" Congress governments in the past failed to strengthen border infrastructure while under the "strong" BJP-led government, security forces were eliminating terrorists on their own turf. Addressing an election rally here, Modi said the echoes of 'Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar' were being...

Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigns from cabinet, quits AAP

Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigns from cabinet, quits AAP

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Wednesday resigned from the cabinet and quit the AAP, alleging Dalits were not given representation in the party. Addressing a press conference here, Anand, who was holding various portfolios including Social Welfare, alleged that there was no Dalit among the top leaders of the Aam...

BJP changed public perception towards politicians, politics: Rajnath Singh

BJP changed public perception towards politicians, politics: Rajnath Singh

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | Saharanpur (UP)

The BJP has changed the public's perception towards politicians and politics, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. Speaking at a campaign rally for the BJP's Saharanpur candidate Raghav Lakhanpal, he said, "A few years ago, there was a perception that politicians speak lies to seek votes and go away. They...

SP promises caste-based census, scrapping Agnipath in poll manifesto

SP promises caste-based census, scrapping Agnipath in poll manifesto

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | Lucknow

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday unveiled the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising a caste-based census by 2025 and scrapping the Agnipath scheme. The manifesto -- 'Janta Ka Maang Patra - Humara Adhikar' -- was released at the SP headquarters here in the presence of senior party...

Lok Sabha polls: Former PM Chandrashekhar's son Neeraj Shekhar among nine names in BJP's 10th list

Lok Sabha polls: Former PM Chandrashekhar's son Neeraj Shekhar among nine names in BJP's 10th list

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The BJP on Wednesday fielded Neeraj Shekhar, the son of former prime minister Chandrashekhar, from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh as the party released its 10th list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. Shekhar has been fielded in place of four-term MP Virendra Singh. The party has named SS Ahluwalia as its...

BJP holds protest, demands Kejriwal's resignation as Delhi CM

BJP holds protest, demands Kejriwal's resignation as Delhi CM

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The BJP on Wednesday held a protest near the AAP headquarters on DDU Marg, demanding the resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail in connection with the excise policy case. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters, leading to Virendra Sachdeva, the BJP's...

Cal HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women, land grabbing in Sandeshkhali

Cal HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women, land grabbing in Sandeshkhali

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | Kolkata

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI investigation into allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, which had witnessed protests over the issues. Stating that the investigation will be monitored by the court, a division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam...

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Shashi Tharoor of defamation, sends legal notice

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Shashi Tharoor of defamation, sends legal notice

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | PTI | Thiruvananthapuram

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sent a legal notice to Shashi Tharoor, accusing the Congress MP of making defamatory statements against him on a TV channel recently. Chandrasekhar, who is facing off against Tharoor in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency for the April 26 polls, has alleged that the Congress leader...

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