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Bhagwant Mann assumes office as new Punjab CM in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Mar 16 (ANI): After the big win in the Punjab Assembly Elections, Bhagwant Mann assumed the office on March 16 as the new Chief Minister of the state in Chandigarh. The oath ceremony was held on the morning of March 16.

Adhir Ranjan takes swipe at Kapil Sibal’s ‘Ghar ki Congress’ remark

New Delhi, March 16 (ANI): Furious over Kapil Sibal's leadership change advice, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on March 16, strongly retaliated to it and said that Sibal is not used to being out of power. “Kapil Sibal got many advancements because of the Congress party. Things were good when he was a minister in the UPA government, now when UPA is not in power, he is feeling bad,” said Adhir Chowdhury.

Ajay Kumar Lallu quits as UP Congress Chief, takes moral responsibility for poll debacle

New Delhi, March 16 (ANI): Taking the moral responsibility of party's debacle in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls, Ajay Kumar Lallu on March 15 resigned from state Congress chief post. “Whatever is the decision of our president will be followed. I take moral responsibility for the defeat and throughout the election, we have fought for issues. We tried to gain the confidence of the voters. In a democracy, the public is almighty and we will try to please them in future,” he added. The decision comes after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on March 15 asked the Pradesh Congress Committee presidents of poll-bound states to resign.

Budget 2022: Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Ministry of Finance

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Ministry of Finance here on February 01. MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad also reached the Ministry of Finance. The Budget presentation will begin with a speech of the Finance Minister from around 11 am.

Probability of another lockdown is less: Principal Economic Advisor

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India, Sanjeev Sanyal on January 31 said that the likelihood of another lockdown is less. “Probability of another lockdown is less. If another COVID-wave hits India, overall economic impact will be less,” Sanjeev Sanyal while talking about COVID’s impact on Indian economy. He also claimed that if the Nation manages to sustain the existing economic pace, the employment losses that occurred due to COVID-19 shall be covered up within the next 6 to 9 months. Earlier, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal and Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran presented Economic Survey 2022.

Cryptocurrency has financial stability issues, government to take balanced view: Principal Economic Advisor

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Al Salvador has adopted Bitcoin but there are still financial stability issues relating to cryptocurrency highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India, Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India Sanjeev Sanyal said on January 31 and noted that the government will take a ‘balanced view’. “Countries like El Salvador have adopted Bitcoin, but there are still some financial stability issues. RBI highlighted the financial stability impacts of Cryptocurrency and a balanced view on this will be taken,” said Sanjeev Sanyal. Earlier, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal and Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran presented Economic Survey 2022.

Punjab: BSF jawan injured in encounter with armed smugglers

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Jan 28 (ANI): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan sustained bullet injury while resisting armed smugglers in Punjab's Gurdaspur along the India-Pakistan border on January 27. The incident led to the seizure of a huge cache of arms and ammunition. 47 kilograms of Heroin drug was also recovered near the borders.

Uttrakhand polls: We've one sided majority, no competition anywhere, says CM Dhami

Almora (Uttarakhand), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttarakhand Polls, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 21 addressed the BJP workers in Almora and said, “I have gone to every district, every Assembly of the state. We have a one sided majority in the people. There is no competition anywhere.”The polling for Uttarakhand Assembly Election will take place in a single phase on February 14.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur, UP CM Yogi Adityanath launch BJP’s election song

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election song on January 21. Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dinesh Sharma, BJP state chief Swatantra Dev Singh were also present during the event. Uttar Pradesh assembly elections will be held in seven phases from February 10 to March 07. The polling in Uttar Pradesh will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 03 and 07.

Punjab Polls: BJP announces first list of 34 candidates

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam on January 21 announced the first list of 34 candidates. Elections to be held in single phase on February 20 in Punjab for 117 seats,

Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal to contest Goa elections as Independent candidate from Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly polls, son of late former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Utpal on January 21 announced that he will contest the upcoming election as an Independent candidate from Panaji Constituency.“I will be contesting as an Independent candidate from Panaji constituency,” said Utpal.

Our Central leaders in touch with Utpal Parrikar, BJP will form govt again: Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), Jan 21: Ahead of the Goa Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 20 in Panaji said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is still in touch with Utpal Parrikar, and expressed his confidence towards forming government again in the state. Speaking to ANI, CM Sawant said, “Our central leaders are in touch with Utpal Parrikar. Delhi CM Kejriwal had said different things when Manohar Parrikar was CM and now he is saying different things for political gains. People of Goa understand this and will form BJP government again.” Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

BJP will form govt in Goa with thumping majority: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 20 said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the majority government in the state.“BJP Central Committee has released the list of 34 candidates out of 40 today. I am sure that the public will elect me once again. BJP will form majority government in Goa,” said Goa CM. Elections to be held in Goa on February 14 to elect 40 members of legislative Assembly.

Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states, says Anil vij

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 20 (ANI): Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on January 20 asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to win in the five poll-bound states -- Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand."Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states... earlier, some came and won elections by raising slogans of 'gareebi hatao', then someone won votes by saying 'my mother died, give me votes', but now politics happen with development only," said Vij.

Sanjay Raut reminds contribution of Manohar Parrikar in establishing BJP in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Following the row over Utpal Parrikar not selected as Bharatiya Janta Party’s Panaji candidate ahead of Goa Polls, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reminded the contributions of late former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in establishment of BJP in Goa and assured support to his son Utpal Parrikar. “It's up to Utpal Parrikar (son of late former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar) whether to contest the Goa Assembly elections or not. His family has a huge contribution in establishing BJP in Goa. We will support him if he contests elections independently,” said Sanjay Raut.

Goa Polls: BJP candidate from Panaji Atanasio Monserrate assures win by highest ever margin

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party gave ticket to contest from Panaji ahead of Goa Polls, Atanasio Monserrate assured that he along with his supporters will try to win Panaji assembly elections with highest ever margin. The seat was held for 25 years by late former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “I can’t compare myself with Manohar Parrikar, he was the tallest leader,” said Atanasio Monserrate.

Goa Polls: CM Pramod Sawant to contest from Sanquelim, Dy CM from Margaon Constituency

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded the sitting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant from Sanquelim Assembly Constituency. The party also announced 34 candidates for the Goa Polls, and informed that the Goa Deputy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar will contest from Margaon in the upcoming elections. The Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

No serious law and order issue in Goa since BJP took charge: Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): With just few weeks left before commencement of Goa Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) addressed a Press Conference in Delhi on January 20. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis claimed since BJP formed government in Goa, no dire law and order issue came up. "BJP has given stability in Goa and is fulfilling the goal of development envisioned by late former CM Manohar Parrikar. No serious law and order issue in Goa since BJP took charge," said Devendra Fadnav

Sitting MLA from Panaji gets ticket, Utpal Parrikar to consider given option: Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): With just few weeks left before commencement of Goa Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) addressed a Press Conference in Delhi on January 20. On being asked why Utpal Parrikar, son of late former CM Manohar Parrikar, was not given ticket to contest election from Panaji, BJP Leader Devendra Fadnavis informed that the sitting MLA from Panaji has been given the ticket, and Utpal Parrikar is being given more options. "Sitting MLA has been given ticket from Panaji. Utpal Parrikar, former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's son, and his family are our family. We gave two more options to him but he rejected first one, and the second option is being discussed with him," said BJP leader Fadnavis.

Any party that Mamata Banerjee campaigns for will lose, says Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, Jan 19 (ANI): BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s upcoming campaign for the Samajwadi Party. “I don’t know how much Samajwadi Party will benefit from CM Mamata Banerjee’s support. Any party she campaigns for will go in loss,” said Adhikari. The polling in UP will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 in seven phases.