After quitting Congress, ex-Punjab MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy joins AAP
Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) A day after quitting the Congress, former legislator Dalvir Singh Goldy, who unsuccessfully contested against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the 2022 Assembly polls, joined the AAP on Wednesday. Goldy, who resigned from the Congress after he expressed his “displeasure” over the denial of a party ticket from the Sangrur […]
Secretary of Tripura’s prominent club shot dead, one arrested
Agartala, May 1 (IANS) Armed assailants shot dead the secretary of a prominent club in Tripura, said police on Wednesday, adding that one accused has been arrested. Durga Prasanna Deb, Secretary of Bharat Ratna Sangha, a leading club and famous social body of Tripura was attacked by five assailants late Tuesday at Usha Bazar. The […]
Over 66 p.c. voting in phase 1, 2 of Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday released the final voter turnout data for the first two legs of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, showing a turnout of over 66 per cent in both phases. As per the data, of those eligible to poll in the first leg (April 19), 66.14 […]
BJP President Nadda holds roadshow in K’taka for ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai
Haveri, May 1 (IANS) BJP President J.P. Nadda on Tuesday held a mega roadshow in Karnataka’s Byadagi for former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is the party candidate for the Haveri Lok Sabha seat. Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka joined the BJP President and the former Chief Minister in the roadshow. Addressing the […]
2 Samajwadi Party leaders booked in HM Amit Shah’s edited video case
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Two Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders have been served summons in connection with the edited video speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. SP candidate from Ambedkar Nagar, Lalji Varma, has been served notice and was even subjected to initial questioning. “This is a clear attempt to prevent me from filing nomination […]
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Gujarat today
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings in Gujarat’s Banaskantha and Sabarkantha, respectively, on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat where he will start the Lok Sabha poll campaigning on the ‘Gujarat Foundation Day’. He will first address a public meeting at […]
Yogi govt to spend Rs 4,000 crore on animal protection
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will spend nearly Rs 4,000 crore on the protection, treatment, and service of animals, including cows, a government spokesman said here on Wednesday. “The state Department of Animal Husbandry, dairy, and Fisheries has prepared an annual plan in this regard while a budget of Rs 3,907.1 crore […]
Delhi Police await X’s reply on Home Minister’s doctored video
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The investigators are yet to receive any response from social media giants X (formerly Twitter) and Meta in connection with a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a source in the Delhi Police’s Special Cell told IANS on Tuesday. Three persons have been arrested by the police for […]
Corruption, appeasement ingrained in Congress’ policies, says Raj CM in Jharkhand
Dhanbad (Jharkhand), May 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Tuesday that the Congress always sabotaged the interests of the country by encouraging corruption, appeasement, and terrorism. CM Sharma was addressing the ‘Pravasi Rajasthani’ conference organised in support of BJP candidate Dhulu Mahato in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, on Tuesday. The Chief Minister listed […]
TDP-JSP manifesto promises free bus travel for women, 20 lakh jobs
Amaravati, May 1 (IANS) The Telugu Desam and Jana Sena on Tuesday released their joint election manifesto, promising free bus travel for women, three free gas cylinders every year to each household, monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to women aged 18-59 years, creation of 20 lakh jobs in five years, and monthly unemployment allowance […]
