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'Turned country into jail': Mamata slams PM, questions arrest of Kejriwal

West Bengal Chief Minister slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of turning the country and democracy into a jail

'Turned country into jail': Mamata slams PM, questions arrest of Kejriwal
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 4:25 PM IST

Nobody will lose citizenship due to CAA, says Rajnath Singh in TN

The BJP always implemented what it promised and the construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA were such assurances, he said

Nobody will lose citizenship due to CAA, says Rajnath Singh in TN
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 3:02 PM IST

Situation in Vidarbha favourable, PM's meet will ensure big win: Fadnavis

The Mahayuti' (grand alliance) comprises the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the Ajit Pawar-headed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Situation in Vidarbha favourable, PM's meet will ensure big win: Fadnavis
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 2:50 PM IST

Media freedom has disappeared under BJP regime, says Kerala CM Vijayan

CM Vijayan was reacting to news reports that the BBC's Indian newsroom has ceased operations

Media freedom has disappeared under BJP regime, says Kerala CM Vijayan
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 2:19 PM IST

Modi ki guarantee means putting Oppn leaders behind bars: Mamata Banerjee

Addressing a rally at Bankura, the TMC chief alleged that the National Investigation Agency had gone to Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district without informing the local police

Modi ki guarantee means putting Oppn leaders behind bars: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

LS polls: PM Modi on two-day visit to TN, to hold roadshow, says Annamalai

Another visit by the PM to the southern state was likely after April 12 and the schedule will be finalised later and announced, Annamalai added

LS polls: PM Modi on two-day visit to TN, to hold roadshow, says Annamalai
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 1:32 PM IST

Some leaders quit Cong moment they receive notices from agencies: Venugopal

Citing the example of Shivakumar, he further said the Karnataka Deputy CM was a leader who had shown the courage to continue in the party despite being jailed for no reason by Central agencies

Some leaders quit Cong moment they receive notices from agencies: Venugopal
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 1:01 PM IST

PM Modi 'failed' to protect rights of tribals in Chhattisgarh, says Cong

"We hope that the PM can shed some light on why he has failed to protect the rights of tribal communities in the state," Ramesh said

PM Modi 'failed' to protect rights of tribals in Chhattisgarh, says Cong
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

LS elections 2024: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar today

The PM will address a rally in Aamabal village in Bhanpuri in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, which will go to polls on April 19

LS elections 2024: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar today
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 11:19 AM IST

TMC leaders to meet EC officials today regarding misuse of central agencies

The delegation will be led by TMC's Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien and MP Dola Sen is also likely to meet the full bench of the Election Commission

TMC leaders to meet EC officials today regarding misuse of central agencies
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 10:37 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Atishi embarks on 3-day visit to Assam to campaign for AAP

The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi government's excise policy 2021-22 which was later scrapped

Lok Sabha polls: Atishi embarks on 3-day visit to Assam to campaign for AAP
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 10:07 AM IST

Right to live before right to vote: Common refrain in Manipur relief camps

According to officials, more than 50,000 people are living in camps following the unrest

Right to live before right to vote: Common refrain in Manipur relief camps
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Cong, AAP eye tribal LS seats in Guj, BJP's grip strong: Political analysts

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has made some inroads into the tribal belt, reflected by its victory from Dediapada (ST) assembly segment under the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat in the 2022 state polls

Cong, AAP eye tribal LS seats in Guj, BJP's grip strong: Political analysts
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 8:45 AM IST

On Khadse's plan of returning to BJP, Mahajan calls him 'extinguished lamp'

The comment comes amid Khadse's announcement that he would be going back to the BJP, which he had quit in 2020 before joining the undivided Nationalist Congress Party

On Khadse's plan of returning to BJP, Mahajan calls him 'extinguished lamp'
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 6:43 AM IST

Lone warriors: Here're independent members of Parliament in Lok Sabha

The 10th Lok Sabha in 1991 had only one Independent MP, Satyendra Nath Brohmo Chaudhary, who was from Kokrajhar

Lone warriors: Here're independent members of Parliament in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 10:45 PM IST

Story in Numbers: Voters' pie in population getting larger, shows data

Current estimates suggest that voters now make up almost 70 per cent of total population

Story in Numbers: Voters' pie in population getting larger, shows data
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 10:33 PM IST

Annamalai Kuppuswamy: Will 'Singham' deliver a blockbuster for BJP in TN?

Annamalai quit the police service in September 2019 and joined the BJP in 2020. Despite losing the 2021 Assembly polls from Aravakurichi, he was elevated to the post of state party chief the same year

Annamalai Kuppuswamy: Will 'Singham' deliver a blockbuster for BJP in TN?
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

Katchatheevu conundrum: Can disputed island set tone for campaigning in TN?

Katchatheevu, located northeast of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and southwest of Sri Lanka's Delft island, has been a subject of dispute between the two countries since 1921

Katchatheevu conundrum: Can disputed island set tone for campaigning in TN?
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 10:12 PM IST

I rebelled because Bal Thackeray's ideology was being compromised: Shinde

"The seat sharing details between parties in the ruling alliance will be completed in two to three days.The Mahayuti will win all seats in Vidarbha," he later told reporters at the airport

I rebelled because Bal Thackeray's ideology was being compromised: Shinde
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 10:06 PM IST

Stolen SUV of BJP chief Nadda's wife recovered from Varanasi; 3 held

The white Toyota Fortuner was stolen from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri on March 19 when its driver, Joginder, had left it at the service centre and returned home briefly

Stolen SUV of BJP chief Nadda's wife recovered from Varanasi; 3 held
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 9:28 PM IST