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Bhopal: A forest guard was allegedly killed after being run over by a tractor-trolley carrying illegally mined sand in the Ambah area of Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Harikesh Gurjar, a resident of Morena district. Morena additional superintendent of police (ASP) Surendra Pal said that during an operation against illegal sand mining and transportation, a six-member Ambah range patrol team spotted a tractor-trolley loaded with sand bei ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A meeting between TMC and Election Commission on Wednesday expectedly ended in acrimony, lasting barely 7-8 minutes and sparking a bitter war of words. EC sources accused party MP Derek O' Brien of "shouting at EC functionaries and not allowing chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to speak", while TMC slammed the CEC for reportedly asking the party delegation to "get lost". The meeting took place against the backdrop of deletion of lakhs of voters in West Bengal and the rejection ...Read More >
With the harvest festival of Baisakhi just five days away, unseasonal rain, hailstorms and high-velocity winds have flattened the standing wheat crop, disrupting harvesting across Punjab by at least 10 days and leaving farmers worried about potential losses at a crucial stage of the crop cycle. The sudden spell of adverse weather, particularly in the semi-arid Malwa belt, has led to waterlogging and widespread lodging of standing wheat crops. Slushy fields have made it difficult for farmers to ...Read More >
Following the US-Iran ceasefire, the Congress party is attacking Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic strategies, arguing that Pakistan's involvement highlights the failure of his personalised approach to foreign policy and his silence on critical international issues. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump, at The White House in Washington, DC on February 14, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Congress claims Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire is a setback to ...Read More >
TMC MP Derek O'Brien said, "Today, we went to the Chief Election Commissioner. He told us 'get lost' within 7 minutes of the meeting. The meeting started at 10:02 AM and ended at 10:07 AM," he said. "When we told him that you are transferring officials, and how you would want to conduct a free and fair election? And then he said, leave from here... What I saw today is a shame. I challenge the Election Commissioner to release the video or audio of what happened today," he said. "One of our coll ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns ...Read More >
The Eco-fragile Doda region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, not only falls under seismic zone 4 and 5 but also receives heavy rains and snowfall during peak weather seasons. Dr Singh stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. This will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district, he added. He was chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA ...Read More >
: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Mohsina Kidwai, a distinguished alumna of Women's College and a senior parliamentarian who served the nation for several decades. She passed away on Wednesday, April 8, at the age of 94. Born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, Kidwai (1932-2026) rose from the classrooms of AMU to hold key positions in public life. She served as a union minister under former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. During her career, ...Read More >
The Congress has not yet issued an official response on this matter. Guwahati: The BJP has filed a case against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over inflamatory remarks that he allegedly made during an election rally in Assam. The case was filed at the Basistha Police Station this evening, BJP state spokesperson and special media in-charge Ranjib Kumar Sarma told reporters. During an election rally in Sribhumi district, Kharge had compared the BJP and RSS with poisonous snakes, said Sarma. ...Read More >
New Delhi: A ten-minute meeting between a Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation and the Election Commission's top brass turned stormy on Wednesday, with the party alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked them to "get lost". EC sources, however, claimed it was the TMC members who disrupted the meeting and shouted at officials. The acrimony spilled onto X within minutes, with the poll panel issuing a "straight talk to Trinamool Congress", asserting that the West Bengal polls wo ...Read More >
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has fixed April 15 as the next date of hearing in the Rahul Gandhi citizenship case. The court conducted a hearing in the chamber of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi for around two hours on Monday. Two officials from the Union ministry of home affairs arrived here from New Delhi with documents related to the case. Senior advocate SB Pandey, assistant solicitor general of India, represented the Union government in court. He was assisted by government couns ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The stage is set for polling in two Assembly segments, Davanagere South and Bagalkot, on April 9, with candidates making their final appeals to voters. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged voters to support Congress candidates, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed confidence that the Congress will face defeat in the bypolls. Polling officials have put in place all necessary security and logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth voting process. Pol ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on Friday even as Bihar BJP's core group is also likely to deliberate over his successor the same day. Confirming the schedule, senior JD (U) leader and Bihar parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said that the process for the formation of new NDA government would start once Nitish resigned from his CM post. He said that a meeting of NDA legislators would be held after that to elect a new leader. ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 8: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has declined to examine records produced by the Union government in the alleged dual citizenship case involving Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, observing that the court is not presently going into the truthfulness of the allegations against him. Court declines to verify records The matter was heard in the judge's chamber after the Centre described the issue as sensitive. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi said the court would not verify the reco ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his last respects to veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Rahul Gandhi attended the last rites of the veteran leader. Samajwadi Party leader Mohibbullah Nadvi and Congress leader Anand Sharma arrived at Mohsina Kidwai's residence in Noida to pay their last respects. Also Read | IMT Manesar Strike: Authorities Impose Section 163 As 7,000 Co ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore, which are expected to generate 59,000 jobs, officials said. Of the 36 projects, Majhi inaugurated 11 industrial units and laid foundation stones for 25 others at separate locations like Bhuinpur in Khurda district and Ramdaspur Industrial Area in Cuttack in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders. The projects span sectors including green energy eq ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday spoke to state Congress head Harshwardhan Sapkal and requested him to ensure that his party's candidate withdraws his nomination against her in the Baramati assembly bypoll, sources said. The phone conversation comes on the eve of the last day for withdrawal of forms for the April 23 bypoll in which Congress has fielded Akash More against Sunetra Pawar, wife of then Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who represented the B ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy around Congress leader Pawan Khera has escalated following his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's family and the subsequent police action, drawing a strong response from the opposition, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stepping in to defend him. Reacting to the developments, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the police action and alleged its misuse. In a post on X, she said, "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan Kh ...Read More >
He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Indian National Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), were also present during the campaign. Ravinchandran said that public support for the DMK is strong, adding that people are welcoming the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the BJP over its alleged action against party leader Pawan Khera, terming it a "shameless attack" and accusing the ruling party of arrogance. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera by the BJP only speaks of their arrogance and guilt." Also Read | HCLTech Layoffs: IT Services Provider To Lay Off 120 Employees in Orlando As Client Projects Shift. She further sta ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], April 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "snake" remarks against the BJP and RSS, stating that it "indicates his frustration." Addressing a press conference, Saini expressed disappointment over Kharge's statement and said that his party's name is associated with him. "...I was surprised at what kind of statement Mallikarjun Kharge made. It is unfortunate. He is the president of such a big party; e ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development concerning Odisha politics, Sasmit Patra on Wednesday stepped down as the parliamentary party leader of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Rajya Sabha. According to sources, Patra submitted his resignation to BJD president Naveen Patnaik, who is also the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly. Patra's resignation comes amid reports that some BJD MPs had expressed their desire for a change in leadership in the Upper House in a communication to the party ch ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI) The Gujarat BJP on Wednesday welcomed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's expression of regret over his "illiterate" remarks about Gujaratis, but questioned the delay in his response and flagged another controversial comments made by him in poll-bound Assam. Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson Dr Anil Patel noted that Kharge's apology was a "good thing" and deserved to be welcomed. "Respected Kharge ji does not have the kind of personality to make ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Speculations are building around a social media post shared by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Instagram on Wednesday, where a purported supporter is found suggesting that he should start a new youth-led political party of his own, rather than join existing organisations. It comes at a time when Chadha appears locked in an apparent rift within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which he represents in Parliament, after being removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House. "E ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the BJP over its alleged action against party leader Pawan Khera, terming it a "shameless attack" and accusing the ruling party of arrogance. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera by the BJP only speaks of their arrogance and guilt." She further stated that every Congress worker and citizen who believes in the Constitution stands in support of Khera. "Every C ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (PTI) Voting for bypolls to two Assembly segments in Karnataka -- Bagalkot and Davanagere South -- will be held on Thursday, following a high-voltage campaign by both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Counting of votes will take place on May 4. Although the outcome of these by-elections is unlikely to have an immediate impact on state politics, the contest is see ...Read More >
Jabalpur (MP), Apr 8 (PTI) A 42-year-old man hailing from Uttar Pradesh, wanted in several cases of thefts on trains, has been arrested in the district after a five-hour operation involving an anxious wait on the edge of a pond, police said on Wednesday. Harvinder Singh (42) alias Sunny allegedly tried to steal a woman's purse in an AC coach of the Rewa-Itwari Express in the wee hours of Monday when it was passing through Jabalpur district, said a Railway Protection Force (RPF) official. He wa ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Goa on Wednesday to attend the First Conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, scheduled to be held in Panaji on April 9 Om Birla will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together key parliamentary leaders and presiding officers from across the country. Among those who will address the conference are Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Harivansh Narayan Singh, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Sharing a social media video of a user suggesting that the sidelined AAP leader Raghav Chadha float his own political party rather than joining another, Chadha on Wednesday left a brief comment: "interesting thought", fuelling speculation. This comes after the MP shared a picture on his Instagram account of a book chapter with the title "Never Outshine the Master", apparently taking a dig at the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal. In the video shared by Chadha, th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai, who held key ministerial portfolios under former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94. Kidwai, who was suffering from age-related ailments, breathed her last at Noida's Metro Hospital early in the morning, her son-in-law Razi Ur Rehman Kidwai said. Kidwai was laid to rest at the graveyard in Nizamuddin this evening with former party chief Rahul Gandhi att ...Read More >
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