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Congress reviews poll preparedness in J'khand for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said preparations of the party's Jharkhand unit for the general elections were reviewed at a meeting

Congress reviews poll preparedness in J'khand for 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 9:44 PM IST

Entire country pained by Manipur ethnic violence: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

Zoramthanga that his government has kept a close watch on the events in Manipur and taken steps for the safety of Mizos stranded in Imphal

Entire country pained by Manipur ethnic violence: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 6:58 PM IST

Rajasthan elections: Congress adopts Karnataka model for ticket allocation

Congress party to reveal candidate list using Karnataka model; targets 156 seats for a strong victory

Rajasthan elections: Congress adopts Karnataka model for ticket allocation
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 6:52 PM IST

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel announces key schemes ahead of Assembly elections

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2023: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that those accused of sexual crimes against women would not be considered for government jobs

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel announces key schemes ahead of Assembly elections
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 4:46 PM IST

There can be no peace in Manipur till 6,000 looted weapons recovered: Gogoi

There can be no peace in Manipur till 6,000 sophisticated arms and 6 lakh rounds of ammunition are recovered, deputy leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said on Wednesday.

There can be no peace in Manipur till 6,000 looted weapons recovered: Gogoi
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:51 PM IST

Mission 2030: Rajasthan government seeks suggestions from 10 million people

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot aims to make Rajasthan one of the tops states of the nation by 2030 through education, healthcare, employment, and overall development

Mission 2030: Rajasthan government seeks suggestions from 10 million people
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:44 PM IST

Sharad Pawar will not join hands with BJP in his lifetime: Sanjay Raut

I don't think Sharad Pawar will join hands with the BJP till the time he lives. He is rebuilding his party, the Rajya Sabha member said

Sharad Pawar will not join hands with BJP in his lifetime: Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:34 PM IST

Congress' Surjewala targets Modi govt over border issue with China

Citing media reports, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said, "19 round of talks with China fail, talks fail every time for last 3 Years"

Congress' Surjewala targets Modi govt over border issue with China
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:26 PM IST

Delhi LG's objections to 2-day assembly session 'not correct': Dpt speaker

The deputy speaker said that Saxena's observations were "not correct" since the session that commenced on Wednesday was in continuation of the previous session convened in April

Delhi LG's objections to 2-day assembly session 'not correct': Dpt speaker
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:06 PM IST

Mizoram polls 2023: Ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma leads the charge against MNF

Zoram People's Movement's Lalduhoma was the security in-charge of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Mizoram polls 2023: Ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma leads the charge against MNF
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 1:21 PM IST

MP election: Congress bets on Digvijaya to breach BJP's bastions in polls

2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election: Digvijaya Singh's poll strategy entails boosting public outreach, engaging with all segments of society, ensuring better coordination among party workers

MP election: Congress bets on Digvijaya to breach BJP's bastions in polls
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 12:41 PM IST

AAP protests at Dwarka Expressway over irregularities flagged by CAG report

Several party leaders and workers, including chief national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar and Reena Gupta, gathered near the Dwarka Expressway Highway, alleging the project to be a "scam"

AAP protests at Dwarka Expressway over irregularities flagged by CAG report
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 11:44 AM IST

Whole of India is Modi's home…: AIADMK's Thambidurai hits back at Kharge

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, the leader of the AIADMK, said, "The whole of India is PM Modi's home. He doesn't have a family of his own and, hence, considers fellow countrymen as family members"

Whole of India is Modi's home…: AIADMK's Thambidurai hits back at Kharge
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 11:35 AM IST

BJP Central Election Committee to meet to discuss state poll preparations

The CEC members are expected to take stock of the ongoing poll preparations, gather feedback and shape the party's strategy, including for selecting candidates, in the meeting, sources said.

BJP Central Election Committee to meet to discuss state poll preparations
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 11:33 AM IST

Mizoram polls 2023: Who is Zoramthanga? A look at the rebel-turned-leader

After completing graduation from DM College in Manipur, Zoramthanga joined the Mizo National Front (MNF) movement

Mizoram polls 2023: Who is Zoramthanga? A look at the rebel-turned-leader
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 11:28 AM IST

No 'Acchhe Din' in 10 years: Sibal's swipe at PM over his I-Day pitch

In a post on X, Sibal said, "PM on August 15: You said: We have to get rid of corruption. But you had almost 10 years. What happened? Where are the 'Acchhe Din'. Forgotten? Inflation is imported

No 'Acchhe Din' in 10 years: Sibal's swipe at PM over his I-Day pitch
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 11:22 AM IST

'Secret meetings' between Pawars a matter of concern: Maharashtra Congress

Asked by reporters about Pawar senior meeting his nephew in Pune on Saturday, Patole said, It is a matter of concern for us and we do not approve of the meetings taking place

'Secret meetings' between Pawars a matter of concern: Maharashtra Congress
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 9:44 AM IST

BJP engaged in politics of hate, division: Baghel hits out at PM Modi, Yogi

CM also said that the definition of 'Bhakt' (devotee) has changed in the era of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

BJP engaged in politics of hate, division: Baghel hits out at PM Modi, Yogi
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 8:03 AM IST

'Secret meetings' between Pawars is matter of concern: Maharashtra Congress

"The INDIA alliance will also discuss it, so it would not be appropriate for me to discuss it further," he added

'Secret meetings' between Pawars is matter of concern: Maharashtra Congress
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 11:36 PM IST

For India to become 'vishwaguru', harmony, good education must: Kejriwal

"If we fight among ourselves, India will not progress. If we work together, no power can stop India from becoming the number one country in the world," he added

For India to become 'vishwaguru', harmony, good education must: Kejriwal
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 8:08 PM IST