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Act of 'political vendetta' by Modi govt: Cong's Surjewala on MUDA 'scam'

He emphasised that Congress was blessed by crores of Kannadigas and won a decisive mandate in the 2023 Assembly elections to serve the people

Act of 'political vendetta' by Modi govt: Cong's Surjewala on MUDA 'scam'
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Sebi chairperson must resign, JPC probe into Adani 'scam' essential: Cong

The opposition party said Buch must resign and a full Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation must be conducted into the Adani "mega scam"

Sebi chairperson must resign, JPC probe into Adani 'scam' essential: Cong
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 4:14 PM IST

Manjhi lashes out at Mamata govt, says 'Centre's intervention' needed in WB

Manjhi's statement is in line with the demand for the president's rule made by the BJP, the largest constituent of the NDA, which is also the principal opposition party in West Bengal

Manjhi lashes out at Mamata govt, says 'Centre's intervention' needed in WB
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

BJP will form govt for third time in Haryana with big mandate: CM Saini

"We are completely ready for the elections. The BJP will form the government for a third time in Haryana with a big mandate," he added

BJP will form govt for third time in Haryana with big mandate: CM Saini
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Assam CM accuses JMM-led alliance govt of doing 'appeasement' politics

Assam CM Sarma, election co-incharge of BJP in J'khand, visited Bengabad in Giridih district to meet kins of Havaldar Hembram, who was killed by a convicted prisoner in Hazaribag hospital on Aug 12

Assam CM accuses JMM-led alliance govt of doing 'appeasement' politics
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 1:23 PM IST

BJP is indulging in 'unethical', 'low level' politics: K'taka Min D G Rao

The Minister said the BJP will be humiliated for conspiring to finish off Siddaramaiah politically as it will have repercussions

BJP is indulging in 'unethical', 'low level' politics: K'taka Min D G Rao
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 1:07 PM IST

Govt breaking promises, planning to privatise C'garh steel plant: Congress

Former BJP chief minister Raman Singh had written to the prime minister in April 2017, objecting to the privatization of the plant, he said

Govt breaking promises, planning to privatise C'garh steel plant: Congress
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

Hooda promises 100k jobs within a year if Congress forms govt in Haryana

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday promised one lakh jobs within a year if the party formed the government in Haryana, where assembly elections will be held on October 1.

Hooda promises 100k jobs within a year if Congress forms govt in Haryana
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Siddaramaiah asks Foxconn to invest more in K'taka, assures full support

The chief minister held discussions with Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and his team, during the dinner meeting organised at a private hotel

Siddaramaiah asks Foxconn to invest more in K'taka, assures full support
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

Cong appoints Karra as J&K unit chief, Keshav Mahto to lead Jharkhand unit

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also appointed two working presidents for Jammu and Kashmir -- Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla -- as the party gets battle ready for assembly polls

Cong appoints Karra as J&K unit chief, Keshav Mahto to lead Jharkhand unit
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:07 PM IST

J&K set for 3-phase polls, Haryana votes on Oct 1; counting on Oct 4

Polling in J&K for its 90 seats will take place across three phases-on September 18, 25, and October 1-while Haryana's 90 seats will poll on October 1

J&K set for 3-phase polls, Haryana votes on Oct 1; counting on Oct 4
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

Polls in J&K to further strengthen roots of democracy: Home minister Shah

Shah also welcomed the announcement of polls in Haryana and said in the last 10 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state has written a new chapter of good governance

Polls in J&K to further strengthen roots of democracy: Home minister Shah
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 9:42 PM IST

K'taka puts circular prohibiting dealings with SBI, PNB on hold for 15 days

A government circular issued on August 12 ordered all its departments, boards, corporations, public sector units and universities to withdraw all their deposits and investments in the SBI and the PNB

K'taka puts circular prohibiting dealings with SBI, PNB on hold for 15 days
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 9:14 PM IST

ECI cites J&K security, festivals, rains for not announcing Maha polls

Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said heavy rains in Maharashtra has also led to delays in updation of the voters list in the state

ECI cites J&K security, festivals, rains for not announcing Maha polls
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 8:05 PM IST

Poll booths on lakes, sp provisions for migrants to enhance voting in J&K

Talking about the special arrangements made for the Kashmiri migrants during the Lok Sabha polls, Kumar said those relaxations will continue

Poll booths on lakes, sp provisions for migrants to enhance voting in J&K
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 7:55 PM IST

Kept promise of shorter election period for polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar

The last assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir were held in five phases when Ladakh was part of the erstwhile state

Kept promise of shorter election period for polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

Farooq welcomes EC's move to advance J-K polls, hopes central rule to end

He further said the country celebrated India's Independence on Thursday, and on Friday they are hopeful of getting rid of the central government's rule in Jammu and Kashmir

Farooq welcomes EC's move to advance J-K polls, hopes central rule to end
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 7:19 PM IST

10,321 centenarians, 255,000 voters aged 85 & above in Haryana: ECI

The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, highlighting significant voter demographics

10,321 centenarians, 255,000 voters aged 85 & above in Haryana: ECI
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 7:06 PM IST

Alliance with Cong to be discussed after Kejriwal is out of jail: Sisodia

The former Delhi deputy chief minister said the possibility of the AAP's alliance with the Congress in Haryana will also be discussed once Kejriwal comes out of the jail

Alliance with Cong to be discussed after Kejriwal is out of jail: Sisodia
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 6:56 PM IST

Delhi LG calls drains condition appalling, says result of years of neglect

Saxena noted that the Barapulla, Kushak, and Sunehri drains alone are responsible for draining the water from 24 per cent of the entire Delhi area, but these drains are not able to work

Delhi LG calls drains condition appalling, says result of years of neglect
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 6:41 PM IST