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54 MPs including ex-PM Manmohan Singh, 9 Union ministers retiring from RS

Former prime minister Singh ends his 33-year-long parliamentary innings in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (April 3)

54 MPs including ex-PM Manmohan Singh, 9 Union ministers retiring from RS
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Battleground 2024: Cong set to contest fewest Lok Sabha seats since 1951-52

With the latest list of candidates, the Congress has announced its contestants on 231 seats and is set to field its lowest-ever number of candidates for any general elections since 1951-52

Battleground 2024: Cong set to contest fewest Lok Sabha seats since 1951-52
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

'SBI refuses to disclose SOP for sale, redemption of electoral bonds'

The court said its order required disclosure, specifically of all details of the bonds, including the names of the purchaser, the amounts and the dates of purchase

'SBI refuses to disclose SOP for sale, redemption of electoral bonds'
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 7:51 PM IST

No purpose will be served by keeping me in custody: Sisodia tells court

He also told the judge that he was ready to abide by any condition imposed by the court if it decides to grant him bail

No purpose will be served by keeping me in custody: Sisodia tells court
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 6:59 PM IST

Delhi liquor policy case: Sanjay Singh gets bail; his wife's first reaction

Sanjay Singh was arrested on October 4 last year by the Enforcement Directorate following searches conducted at his residence in Delhi

Delhi liquor policy case: Sanjay Singh gets bail; his wife's first reaction
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

DMK spreading false propaganda on Katchatheevu, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman claimed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had described Katchatheevu as a "nuisance"

DMK spreading false propaganda on Katchatheevu, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 3:01 PM IST

LS polls: Ex-CM Baghel files nomination from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon is a semi-urban constituency which shares borders with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

LS polls: Ex-CM Baghel files nomination from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 3:01 PM IST

Uddhav-led Sena no longer stands for cause of Hindutva: BJP leader

BJP's Sharma claimed that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections revolved around Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ayodhya Ram temple issue

Uddhav-led Sena no longer stands for cause of Hindutva: BJP leader
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

BJP wants to replicate Russia, China like rule, says Farooq Abdullah

He also targeted the Centre over the issue of the Katchatheevu island, handed over to Sri Lanka in the 1970s, and asked why the BJP-led Centre is silent

BJP wants to replicate Russia, China like rule, says Farooq Abdullah
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

LS polls: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges 'BJP touch' in Cong actions

The Communist parties vehemently opposed the use of electoral bonds, branding it as a form of corruption, he said

LS polls: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges 'BJP touch' in Cong actions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

Advised to join BJP or be prepared to be arrested in a month, claims Atishi

The Delhi minister claimed that she was told that in the coming days, the ED would conduct raids at her residence and that of her relatives

Advised to join BJP or be prepared to be arrested in a month, claims Atishi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 2:01 PM IST

Pashupati Paras calls on Nadda, says will 'support NDA' in LS polls

As part of the deal the NDA clinched with Chirag earlier, his party is to contest five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar

Pashupati Paras calls on Nadda, says will 'support NDA' in LS polls
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

HC gives last chance to Oppn to reply on plea against use of INDIA acronym

The contesting respondents are given the last and final opportunity to file their replies within a week, the bench said

HC gives last chance to Oppn to reply on plea against use of INDIA acronym
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 1:57 PM IST

Senior Odisha Cong leader Behera resigns from party, likely to join BJD

Behera is likely to join the BJD. The BJD is likely to field Behera from the Kendrapara assembly segment which is reserved for the scheduled caste candidates

Senior Odisha Cong leader Behera resigns from party, likely to join BJD
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

LS polls: Congress targets PM Modi on issue of development in Uttarakhand

"We hope that the PM will take this opportunity to address three key questions about why his government has failed to make any meaningful improvements in the state," Ramesh said

LS polls: Congress targets PM Modi on issue of development in Uttarakhand
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 12:12 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal begins 15-day stay in Tihar Jail: All you need to know

Arvind Kejriwal will remain in Delhi's Tihar Jail till April 15 after being sent to judicial custody by a Delhi court on Monday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam

Arvind Kejriwal begins 15-day stay in Tihar Jail: All you need to know
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

Atishi says ED will arrest her, 3 other AAP leaders if they don't join BJP

Allegations come a day after ED mentioned AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi's names in court while seeking judicial custody for Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi says ED will arrest her, 3 other AAP leaders if they don't join BJP
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

CM Kejriwal starts day with tea, breakfast; a look at his routine in Tihar

Other AAP leaders currently lodged in Tihar are Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain and Sanjay Singh

CM Kejriwal starts day with tea, breakfast; a look at his routine in Tihar
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 10:32 AM IST

Is Sunita Kejriwal now Delhi's CM, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj asks AAP

AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar hit back, saying the BJP has been "utterly shaken" by the "overwhelming public support" for Kejriwal at the rally

Is Sunita Kejriwal now Delhi's CM, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj asks AAP
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 6:46 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Drinking water to ORS, EC's advisory to tackle heatwave

Provide polling officials and voters with oral rehydration salts (ORS)

Lok Sabha polls: Drinking water to ORS, EC's advisory to tackle heatwave
Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 10:58 PM IST