Maliwal slams AAP for betraying INDIA Bloc, splitting Cong votes in Haryana
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Tuesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly betraying the INDIA Bloc and undermining the Congress in Haryana. Maliwal accused the AAP of entering the Haryana elections with the sole purpose of damaging the Congress Party’s prospects, claiming that this move […]
Will form govt in Haryana, says K’taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, on Tuesday, thanked the people of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir for supporting the party and the INDIA bloc. He claimed that the Congress party would form the government in Haryana. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the people of the […]
Himachal’s floral tribute at Vaishno Devi, Brajeshwari Devi shrines
Shimla, Oct 8 (IANS) As the nine-day Shardiya Navratri — a Hindu festival celebrated with fervour across India involving fasting and rituals — continues, Himachal Pradesh’s flower fields are alive with the vibrant colours of marigolds, dahlias, and calendulas, each bloom seemingly infused with a touch of the divine. India’s most prominent shrines, from the […]
Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Rohan Gupta, commenting on Congress’ early celebrations during the initial counting phase in Haryana followed by BJP taking the lead, remarked that Congress always celebrate prematurely and end up with disappointment. “The results are decided by the people. Congress, which has always opposed exit polls, was celebrating prematurely […]
RG Kar protest: Hunger strike by doctors enters 4th day, mega rally today
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) The fast-unto-death protest of seven junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, over the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the fourth day on Tuesday. With Tuesday coinciding with Maha Panchami, the doctors — both seniors and juniors — have decided to mark […]
Hooda confident of Cong winning Haryana polls, rejects trends
Rohtak, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday dismissed the trends and said that Congress would secure an absolute majority in the Haryana Assembly elections. “Congress is going to form the government in Haryana,” Hooda told IANS as the counting of votes for the 90-member Assembly began at 93 centres across […]
BJP trumps Congress in topsy-turvy trends in Haryana
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The early trends of the Haryana Assembly elections have turned out to be a thriller, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress witnessing a see-saw battle. When counting started at 8 a.m., the Congress took a modest lead over the ruling party but within two hours of counting, the BJP […]
India calls for global action to match world leaders’ ambitious commitment to fighting terror
United Nations Oct 8, (IANS) As new theatres of conflict emerge, India has called for “global action” to match the ambitious commitment to fight terrorism made in the Pact for the Future by world leaders in their summit. India appreciates “the strong message condemning terrorism in the Pact,” Permanent Representative P. Harish said on Monday. […]
Six taken ill due to food poisoning in Bihar’s Banka
Patna, Oct 8 (IANS) Six people, including five children, were taken ill due to food poisoning in Bihar’s Banka district, an official said on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Chaukhat village after they returned home from a fair in Kendau. After coming home, they ate less dinner, saying they had consumed snacks at the fair […]
BJP hits milestone of 46 in Haryana, as per ECI trends
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The BJP, which was leading in Haryana, hit the majority mark of 46 in the 90-member Assembly, as per the latest Election Commission of India (ECI) data. The BJP was leading in 46 seats, the Congress in 37, the INLD in one seat, the BSP in one and five Independent […]
