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Sanjay Nirupam expelled from Congress

Congress today expelled its leader Sanjay Nirupam from the party for six years over anti-party activities after his recent remarks targeting Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena (UBT).

Earlier the party dropped from its star campaigners in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha elections following which the former MP launched a sharp attack, saying since the party is experiencing a “serious financial crisis”, it should utilise the stationery and energy to save itself.

People of Delhi will respond to jail with vote: Sanjay Singh

Sanjay Singh today claimed the people of Delhi will respond to the jailing of AAP leaders with votes in the upcoming while alleging that the BJP is knee-deep in corruption as they’ve inducted all corrupt politicians from across country.

Singh made the remarks while addressing his party workers after release from the Tihar Jail after securing bail in the Delhi excise policy case.

Sanjay Singh launches scathing attack on BJP after bail in excise policy case

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday night asserted that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not resign and will continue to run the Delhi government as he addressed his party workers after walking out of the Tihar Jail, a day after getting bail from the Supreme Court in the excise policy case.

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— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 3, 2024

Sanjay Singh meets Arvind Kejriwal's wife, touches her feet

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh met Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, after getting out from the Tihar Jail on getting bail in the excise policy case.

#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh meets Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, at the CM's residence

Singh after his release from Tihar Jail on bail first visited CM Kejriwal's residence pic.twitter.com/nJUB6BSAnZ

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Bhagwant Mann lauds Sanjay Singh on getting bail

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday congratulated his party MP Sanjay Singh after the latter walked out of the Tihar Jail after getting bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case.

"Sanjay bhai, mubarak rihayi," Mann wrote in a post on X.

संजय भाई
मुबारक रिहाईं..

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) April 3, 2024

AAP leader Sanjay Singh released from Tihar Jail after getting bail

AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has been released from Tihar Jail on Wednesday evening after he got bail in Delhi liquor scam case. Sanjay Singh will directly go to the Chief Minister's residence after coming out of Tihar Jail. Singh will meet Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita at the Chief Minister's residence. The Supreme court on Tuesday granted bail Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case allegedly related to Delhi excise policy 'scam'. ED did not objected to Sanjay Singh's bail.

PM Modi condoles death in Taiwan quake, gets heartwarming reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives due to earthquakes in Taiwan. "Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. We stand in solidarity with the resilient people of Taiwan as they endure the aftermath and recover from it," he wrote on X.

We’re touched by your heartfelt words of sympathy & solidarity, PM @narendramodi. Your compassion is deeply appreciated amid this dark hour for #Taiwan🇹🇼. We’re thankful for the kind thoughts from #India🇮🇳 & will remain resilient as we rebuild & recover. https://t.co/6STiE6UEND

— 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) April 3, 2024

Patnaik announces names of 27 assembly candidates, 5 Lok Sabha nominees

Biju Janata Dal president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced the second list of candidates for the Odisha Assembly elections and the third list for the Lok Sabha polls.

BSF busts smuggling racket in Amritsar, one held

The BSF and the Punjab Police STF busted a smuggling racket in Amritsar with the arrest of a man and the recovery of heroin from a house in Bhalladwal village during a raid.

The BSF intelligence had received a tip-off about the presence of a smuggler with narcotics in a border village of district Amritsar, which was promptly shared with STF Amritsar.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to visit Tihar Jail to meet Arvind Kejriwal

Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, will visit Delhi to meet Arvind Kejriwal.
The Punjab CM Office has written a letter to Tihar Jail in this regard. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has requested Tihar Jail officials for a meeting time with Arvind Kejriwal.

Malegaon 2008 blasts case: Special NIA Court asks Mumbai team to contact Bhopal NIA over Sadhvi Pragya health

The Special NIA Court has asked Mumbai NIA team to get in touch with the Bhopal NIA team and physically verify the health status of 2008 Malegaon blasts case accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur. The court allowed her exemption for today only based on the medical reports.

The court has observed that her absence in recording the CrPC 313 statement is hampering the court proceedings and delaying the trial. The court asked NIA to file a detailed report about her health on April 8 2024.

General Elections 2024: ECI directs state officials to ensure peaceful and fair polls

ECI directs Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police of all States/UTs and
heads of central agencies to ensure peaceful and inducement free General
Elections 2024. Strict vigil to be kept along interstate & international borders to plug inflow of
illicit liquor, cash, drugs, arms and freebies

Delhi liquor scam case: Delhi HC reserves verdict on Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved verdict on a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) case. The PMLA case is related to Delhi liquor policy scam case.

Arvind Kejriwal is under judicial custody. The Delhi CM was taken into custody by ED on March 21 night. A day later, he was remanded to six days ED custody later on exteded by further four days. On APril 1, AAP convenor was remanded to judicial custody till April 15.

Sanjay Nirupam may quit Congress after party proposes to remove him from star campaigners' list

Senior Congress leader from Mumbai, Sanjay Nirupam, may quit Congress tomorrow after party proposed to remove him from star campaigners' list. The suggestion also includes recommending his expulsion from the Congress.

Sanjay Nirupam, a prominent Congress leader and former MP, will hold a press conference on Thursday morning at around 11:30, where he may announce to quit the party.Discontent has been brewing in Congress after Shiv Sena UBT's selection of Amol Kirtikar as the candidate for the North West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. He had referred to Amol as a "khichdi thief" and stated he couldn't promote him. He had given the party a one-week ultimatum to reconsider their decision of not giving the North West seat to Uddhav, and even suggested a friendly fight as an option, but that didn't materialize either.

Congress removes Sanjay Nirupam from star campaigners in Maharashtra

AAP MP Sanjay Singh discharged from hospital day after getting bail

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has been discharged from hospital a day after he was granted bail by the Supreme Court in ED's money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

He was admitted to the ILBS Hospital in New Delhi due to a health ailment.

Atishi rejects Tihar Jail's claims, reiterates Kejriwal lost 4.5kgs since arrest by ED

AAP leader Atishi has rejected claims by Tihar Jail that the Delhi CM was fit. She said that Kejriwal weighed 69.5 at the time of arrest by ED, now he has lost 4.5kgs since then.

Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Kerala: Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi files his nomination from Wayanad. His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also present with him. CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has fielded its state unit chief K Surendran from here.

#WATCH | Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Kerala: Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi files his nomination from Wayanad

His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also present with him.

CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has… pic.twitter.com/NoFpSbcLto

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

I think of you the same way I think of my little sister Priyanka, says Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Wayanad, Kerala: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "It has been an honour for me to be your member of Parliament. I don't treat you and think of you like an electorate. I treat you and think of you the same way I think of my little sister Priyanka. So in the houses of Wayanad, I have sisters, mothers, fathers and brothers. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that."

#WATCH | Wayanad, Kerala: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "It has been an honour for me to be your member of Parliament. I don't treat you and think of you like an electorate. I treat you and think of you the same way I think of my little sister Priyanka. So in the houses of… pic.twitter.com/W38zqgz3VM

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Delhi HC hears Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest

Plea filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest in Delhi liquor policy money laundering case | Matter being heard by a bench headed by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court

Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad - Video

Congress sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi conducts a roadshow in Wayanad - his constituency before filing his nomination. His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also accompanying him. CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has fielded its state unit chief K Surendran from here.

#WATCH | Congress sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi conducts a roadshow in Wayanad - his constituency before filing his nomination.

His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also accompanying him.

CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP… pic.twitter.com/fe1vSGsnoP

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Sanjay Singh asked to surrender passport before court

Advocate Rishikesh Kumar, counsel for AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "Today the trial court has clarified the bail conditions. First is Rs 2 lakh surety. Second, the court has said that you will have to submit your passport to the court. Third, he will not speak about his role in this case. Fourth, if he is travelling outside Delhi, he will have to share his schedule with the investigating officer... We hope he will be released today."

Ex-Bihar CM Sushil Modi struggling with cancer for last 6 months

Former Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that he has been struggling with cancer for the last six months, and hence, will not be contesting the Lok Sabha elections. “Now I felt the time had come to tell people. Situation regarding my health was also shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Always grateful and always dedicated to the country, Bihar and the party," he said on X.

पिछले 6 माह से कैंसर से संघर्ष कर रहा हूँ । अब लगा कि लोगों को बताने का समय आ गया है । लोक सभा चुनाव में कुछ कर नहीं पाऊँगा ।
PM को सब कुछ बता दिया है ।
देश, बिहार और पार्टी का सदा आभार और सदैव समर्पित |

— Sushil Kumar Modi (मोदी का परिवार ) (@SushilModi) April 3, 2024

EC to hold crucial meeting with all states to review law and order situation ahead of LS polls

Election Commission of India to convene a crucial meeting today with all States/UTs top officials and central agencies guarding borders to review the law and order situation and vigilance on borders, in the ongoing General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies 2024. State officials will join virtually, said sources.

Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad before filing nomination

Congress sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi held a roadshow in Wayanad - his constituency before filing his nomination. His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also accompanied him.

#WATCH | Congress sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi conducts a roadshow in Wayanad - his constituency before filing his nomination.

His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also accompanying him. pic.twitter.com/oFox4aKFB1

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Three convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case deported to Sri Lanka

Three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case - Sriharan alias Muguran, Robert Payas and Jayakumar - being deported to Sri Lanka. They were brought from Trichy Special Camp to Chennai airport under tight security.

Rahul Gandhi to file nomination today in Wayanad

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will on Wednesday file his nomination papers in in Wayanad for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He will also hold a roadshow in the constituency where he had won in the 2019 Parliament polls with a massive margin of over four lakh votes. Rahul will arrive by helicopter at Muppainad, a village here, and will travel by road till Kalpetta, the party said.

AAP to observe 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar on April 7 to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP leader Gopal Rai said that all party ministers, MLAs, MPs and leaders will observe a 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar on April 7 to protest against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. "We also appeal to people that all those who are against the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal and want to save democracy and love this country, they can also do' Samuhik Upwas' at their homes, villages, blocks...," he said at a press conference.

Centre provides security cover to ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC MP Arjun Singh

Centre provided security cover to former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC MP Arjun Singh, BJP district General Secretary Abhijit Barman, and executive member Cooch Behar district Tapas Das. The four leaders have been provided Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in different categories in West Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Gangopadhyay and Singh joined the BJP last month.

Gangopadhyay has been granted security under the 'Y' category, while Arjun Singh has been given security under the 'Z' category. However, both Barman and Das have been given security under the 'X' category, said sources.

Fire at phenyl manufacturing unit in Telangana

A fire broke out in a phenyl manufacturing unit in RTC Colony in Telangana, under Malkajgiri police station limits last night. Fire tenders reached the spot and controlled the fire. There were no causalities in the incident.

#WATCH | Telangana | A fire broke out in a phenyl manufacturing unit in RTC Colony, Malkajgiri police station limits last night. Fire tenders reached the spot and controlled the fire. There were no causalities in the incident. pic.twitter.com/2YYe7UYxao

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Sanjay Singh's mother, son arrive at Delhi's hospital to meet him

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's mother and son arrive at Delhi's ILBS Hospital to meet him, who is admitted here. The Supreme Court yesterday granted him bail in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh's mother and son arrive at Delhi's ILBS Hospital to meet Sanjay Singh, who is admitted here.

The Supreme Court yesterday granted him bail in the Delhi Excise Policy case. pic.twitter.com/tVDk7JXKut

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

Tihar Jail authorities not received bail order of AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Tihar Jail authorities have not yet received the bail order of AAP MP Sanjay Singh. The order will be prepared in the court with bail conditions, after which the order will be sent to jail, said Tihar sources. The Supreme Court yesterday granted him bail in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

Massive fire at Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, 7 killed

A massive fire broke out in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar today, killing seven people of a same family. The decease included three women, two men and two children. The fire started in a tailoring shop around 4 am. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to extinguish the flames, but seven people had died in the fire by then.

Two farmers electrocuted to death in Nagpur district

Two farmers died after being electrocuted while repairing a submersible motor supplying water to their farms in a village in Nagpur district, police officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday at Khursapar village under Kalmeshwar police station limits, around 40 km from Nagpur city. The farmers ventured to repair a malfunctioning submersible motor at a lake and died from electric shock, said the officials, adding a case of accidental death was registered by police.

Tigress found dead in Pench reserve in Maharashtra

A tigress was found dead in Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities received information about the tigress vomiting and then falling unconscious by the side of a tourist track in compartment 531, East Kutumba beat of East Pench Range, around 6 pm on Monday.

When a team of officials reached the spot, she was found dead. All her external organs were intact and no injury was found on the body, said PTR Deputy Director Prabhu Nath Shukla in a press release.

There was a time when Nehru said `India second, China first': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China. Referring to India's stand when it was offered a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, he claimed there was a time when Nehru, the country's first prime minister, said "India second, China first".

LS polls: Special holiday for Punjab govt employees from J-K, Raj on Apr 19

Registered voters of Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan working in government establishments in Punjab are eligible for a special holiday on April 19 to go and exercise their franchise in their respective states for the Lok Sabha polls, an official said on Tuesday.

These establishments are government offices, boards, corporations and educational institutions, according to a statement. A special holiday has been declared for voters from Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan who are employed in Punjab to allow them to cast their votes in their respective states in the first phase of polling on April 19 (Friday).

A holiday has also been declared in these government establishments in Punjab for June 1, when 13 of the state's Lok Sabha seats will go to polls, the statement said. Like in the case of voters from Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, special holiday will also be applicable to those from Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, where polling will also take place on June 1 (Saturday), the last phase of the elections.

Security forces hold flag marches in Jammu; LG reviews preparedness for upcoming festivals

Police and security forces on Tuesday conducted flag marches in various districts of the Jammu region to instil a sense of security among voters ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, officials said. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in five phases on April 19 (Udhampur), April 26 (Jammu), May 7 (Anantnag-Rajouri), May 13 (Srinagar) and May 20 (Baramulla). The counting of votes will be held on June 4.

The marches were conducted by the district police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in various districts, including Samba, Poonch and Udhampur, the officials said, PTI reported.

PM Modi to address digital NaMo rally of UP BJP booth members, 'panna pramukhs' on Apr 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will address a digital NaMo rally through the NaMo app at all 22,648 booths of 10 Lok Sabha seats going to the polls in the third phase in Uttar Pradesh. He will address the booth committee members and 'panna pramukhs'.

According to a BJP release issued here on Tuesday, the prime minister will also interact with some booth presidents on this occasion. Prime Minister Modi will connect through the NaMo app with the workers of 22,648 booths of Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Aonla, Etah, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad and Mainpuri Lok Sabha seats on Wednesday at 1 pm, BJP state general secretary Sanjay Rai said in the release.

Congress president writes letter to Manmohan Singh

With Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh all set to retire from Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote letter to him praising his contributions for the country.

"Even as you retire from active politics, I hope that you will continue to be the voice of wisdom and moral compass to the nation by speaking to the citizens of our country as often as possible. I wish you peace, health and happiness."

Congress President Shri @Kharge writes to… pic.twitter.com/fq2nTbwXqE

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 2, 2024

BJP has done 'somersault' on the Katchatheevu issue: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has done a "somersault" on the Katchatheevu issue since the Lpk Sabha elections are days away. He added that the prime minister does not have the guts to neither condemn Sri Lanka over fishermen arrests nor oppose China on its claims over Arunachal Pradesh.

Arvind Kejriwal speaks to wife

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was allowed to spesak to wife in Tihar jail through video conference. He also met his lawyer in person, officials said.

Rajnath Singh shares message on Barabanki road accident

"The road accident that happened in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the families of all the deceased including the children. I wish the speedy recovery of all the injured. The local administration is providing all possible help to the victims," Defence Minister Rajanath Singh shares message on X.

TTE dies after being pushed by a passenger from moving train

In an incident aboard the Patna Superfast train, TTE EK Vinod was pushed by a passenger who sought a ticket. The TTE died in the incident that occurred at around 7 PM: Kerala Railway police

US President speaks to Chinese counterpart on phone

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday had a telephonic conversation with his Chine counterpart Xi Jinping.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call, as the two nations pursue additional high-level diplomacy to manage competition in the bilateral relationship.

(file pics) pic.twitter.com/c8yaDKhgxP

— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2024

BJP wants Katchatheevu back as lasting solution to Tamil Nadu's fishermen's problems, says Annamalai

The BJP wants to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka, not for the sake of territory but to ensure a lasting solution to fishermen's problems, the party's Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai said on Tuesday. Efforts are underway towards working out a concrete solution, he said.

Annamalai said he has been to Sri Lanka thrice and met the officials and political party leaders there in this regard. He came to the conclusion that a permanent solution to the issue must be found, he told reporters amid his political campaign for the Lok Sabha polls here.

ED files money laundering case against TMC leader Mahua Moitra: Report

Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against TMC leader Mahua Moitra in a cash-for-query row, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

ED attaches properties in PMLA case

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Delhi, has provisionally attached various immovable and movable properties having total value of Rs 8.80 Crore of Jagdish Kumar Arora, the then Chief Engineer, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) & his wife Alka Arora, Anil Kumar Aggarwal, proprietor of M/s Integral Screw Industries (Sub-Contractor) and M/s NKG Infrastructure Limited (Contractor of DJB) under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case of Jagdish Kumar Arora and others. The immovable properties are situated at Delhi.

Congress never allowed army to become self-reliant, charges PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticised Congress and said the party never allowed our armed forces to become Aatmnirbhar. PM Modi said India was known as the biggest importer of weapons under Congress rule. He slammed the Congress while addressing a rally in Rajasthan.

Rebel BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to withdraw candidature

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa on Tuesday said the Union Home Minister Amit Shah called him up and asked him to withdraw his candidature from this Lok Sabha constituency but he stood firm on his decision to contest.

Miffed over his son K E Kanthesh being denied the ticket to contest from neighbouring Haveri, the former Deputy Chief Minister had announced he would enter the fray in Shivamogga, where the BJP has again fielded the party veteran B S Yediyurappa's son and MP B Y Raghavendra.

55 AAP MLAs meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita

55 AAP MLAs in Delhi meet CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita. While Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain are in jail, four other party MLAs are out of city. All these MLAs assured Sunita that people of Delhi are with their CM Arvind Kejriwal and he does not need to resign.

Congress doesn't have faith in democracy now: PM Modi in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand

"After staying out of power for just 10 years, they (Congress) have started talking about igniting fire in India. Will you punish such people? This time don't let them be in the field. Congress doesn't have faith in democracy now. Congress wants to push India towards anarchy and instability. In Karnataka, a Congress leader spoke about dividing the country into two parts. Shouldn't those who talk about dividing the country be punished? Instead of punishing him, the Congress gave their leader an election ticket..."

PM Modi address an election rally in Uttarakhand

PM Modi during his public rally in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur says, "We have started a scheme to empower women - the 'Namo Drone Didi'. Under this scheme, drones worth lakhs of rupees are being given to our sisters and daughters helping them become drone pilots This will also benefit our daughters and sisters in Uttarakhand."

Congress wants to take India towards uncertainty & anarchy, says PM Modi in Uttarakhand

Congress want to take country towards uncertainty & anarchy. Congress party leaders insulted the brave son on India and Uttarakhand, CDS Bipin Rawat: PM Modi in Uttarakhand

Modi has promised to make India the third biggest financial power in the world: PM Modi

Modi has promised to make India the third biggest financial power in the world. It means more earnings for people, more jobs, more facilities in the country: PM Modi in Uttarakhand

Result is right, when intentions are right: PM Modi in Uttarakhand

"Niyat sahi toh nateeje bhi sahi," says PM Modi as he talks about the development of Uttarakhand and various government schemes which have benefitted the state, in Rudrapur.

BJP MP from Bihar's Muzaffarpur Ajay Kumar Nishad joins Congress

BJP's sitting MP from Bihar's Muzaffarpur Ajay Kumar Nishad joined the Congress on Tuesday, days after the saffron party denied him a ticket. Nishad vowed to strengthen the Congress in Bihar, and said his primary objective was to shatter the 'arrogance of someone'.

BJP announces 112 candidates for Odisha Assembly elections, 21 sitting MLAs renominated

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday re-nominated 21 of its 22 sitting MLAs in Odisha while announcing the list of candidates for 112 of the 147 Assembly constituencies in the state. The lone legislator who has been denied the BJP ticket was Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra from Brahmagiri in Puri district. Mohapatra's niece Upasana Mohapatra has got the ticket from the Brahmagiri Assembly seat.

Manish Sisodia appears before Rouse Avenue court for hearing on his bail plea

AAP leader Manish Sisodia brought to Rouse Avenue court for hearing on his bail application in Delhi Excise policy case.

#WATCH | Delhi: AAP leader Manish Sisodia brought to Rouse Avenue court for hearing on his bail application in Delhi Excise policy case pic.twitter.com/FjyZeBWHwz

— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2024

AAP MLAs, leaders reach CM's Arvind Kejriwal's residence

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs reach Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. All of them are likely to meet Kejriwal's wife Sunita. Party leaders like Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Durgesh Pathak, Prahlad Sahni are already present at the CM's residence.

Ramdev tenders unconditional apology before Supreme Court

Ramdev tenders unconditional apology before Supreme Court for violating the apex court's order for misleading advertisements of Patanjali's medicinal products. Advocate says Ramdev and Balkrishna wanted to apologise in person and the person is present in the court.

Ramdev, Patanjali MD Balkrishna appear before SC in a misleading advertisement case

Supreme Court begins hearing in the misleading advertisement case filed against the Patanjali Ayurveda. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna are in the Supreme Court pursuant to the summons issued to them to appear in person in the case

Assigning invented names won't alter reality that Arunachal is integral part of India: MEA's strong rebuttal to China

In a strong rebuttal to China, MEA said that assigning invented names won't alter reality that Arunachal Pradesh is and will always remain the integral part of India. MEA's response came on renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh by China

"China has persisted with its senseless attempts to rename places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. We firmly reject such attempts. Assigning invented names will not alter the reality that Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India," MEA's official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said.

Warned of ED action if I don't join BJP in 1 month, alleges AAP's Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi alleged that she has been warned of ED action if she doesn't join the BJP in 1 month. She alleged that the BJP got in touch with one of her close aides and asked her to join the BJP.

"They arrested out leader (Arvind Kejriwal first) and now they have planned to arrest four more AAP leaders - Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Durgesh Pathak and Raghav Chadha - in the next two months," she said at a press conference.

Addressing an Important Press Conference l LIVE https://t.co/GjjMH6M4aT

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) April 2, 2024

5 killed, 3 injured as dumper vehicle rams into autorickshaw in Chitrakoot

Five people were killed and three others critically injured when a speeding dumper vehicle rammed into an autorickshaw in Chitrakoot. The injured have been admitted to a hospital.

30 people injured after bus overturns near Morena in Madhya Pradesh

At least 30 people were injured when the passenger bus they were travelling in overturned near Morena, Madhya Pradesh, on National Highway 44 late last night.

Won't contest Lok Sabha polls: SAD chief Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday said that he will not fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Badal said this after holding a day-long meeting with the party leaders, district party presidents and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members here to discuss candidates for the parliamentary seats of the state

Congress to release poll manifesto on Apr 5; hold mega rallies in Jaipur, Hyderabad next day

The Congress will release its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections here on April 5 with its top leaders addressing mega rallies in Jaipur and Hyderabad the next day. "After vast deliberations with people from across the country, the Congress will be releasing its vision document, the manifesto, on 5th April at AICC headquarters. Subsequently, we will hold two Mega Rallies on 6th April - in Jaipur and Hyderabad," AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said in a post on X.

In Jaipur, he said, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will release the manifesto and address mega rallies.

Was approached with offer of Rs 25 crore to join BJP: AAP MLA Rituraj Jha

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused the BJP of wanting to impose President's rule in Delhi by poaching its MLAs and breaking the party, even as its Kirari MLA Rituraj Jha claimed that he was offered Rs 25 crore to join the saffron party. The BJP hit back and said that Jha, who represents the Kirari Assembly constituency, should disclose the name of the person offering bribes or be prepared to face legal action.

Defence exports scaled to unprecedented heights, says Rajnath; PM calls it monumental achievement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the country's defence exports have scaled to "unprecedented heights" and crossed Rs 21,000 crore for the "first time" in the history of independent India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "monumental achievement" in the defence sector and "manifestation of our nation's growing capabilities".

The defence ministry in a statement on Monday said defence exports have touched a record Rs 21,083 crore (approximately USD 2.63 billion) in the financial year 2023-24, a growth of 32.5 per cent over the last fiscal when the figure was Rs 15,920 crore. The recent figures indicate that defence exports have grown by "31 times in the last 10 years as compared to FY 2013-14".

J-K admin announces holiday on poll dates in 5 Lok Sabha constituencies

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced public holiday on poll dates in the union territory's five parliamentary constituencies.

According to the order, April 19 will be a holiday in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, April 26 in Jammu constituency, May 7 in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, May 13 in Srinagar constituency and May 20 in Baramulla constituency

PM Modi to begin BJP's Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin the BJP's Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan on Tuesday by addressing a rally in Rudrapur and Kotputli respectively.