Kailash Gahlot joins BJP, a day after quitting Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Kailash Gahlot, former Delhi minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, a day after quitting Arvind Kejriwal-led party. Gahlot joined the BJP at party headquarters in presence of senior BJP leaders including Manohar Lal Khattar, Jay Panda, Anil Baluni, Delhi BJP […]
BJP, AAP only offering ‘jhunjhunas’ to Delhiites in name of development: Devender Yadav

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The second phase of the Delhi Congress’ ‘Nyay Yatra’ kicked off on November 15, with the party’s state unit chief, Devender Yadav, accusing the BJP and AAP of offering only “jhunjhunas” (rattles and empty promises) in the name of development. Yadav, who launched the foot march in Shahdara on Monday, […]
Maha polls: Volatility in prices of onion, garlic, cotton and soybean dominate campaign rhetoric

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) As the campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections concludes today, the skyrocketing prices of onions and garlic, coupled with a significant drop in soybean and cotton prices below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), have become central issues in the electioneering. While the ruling MahaYuti government is scrambling to address voter dissatisfaction, […]
BJP offering Rs 100 cr to MLAs to topple govt, will release evidence soon, says K’taka MLA

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IANS) Karnataka Congress MLA Ravi Ganiga has stated that the BJP is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to bring down the ruling government in the state. He added that he has evidence in this regard which will be released soon. Speaking to media in Mandya on Monday, Ravi Ganiga stated, […]
Tarnishing his long-standing career: Gourav Vallabh slams Kharge’s ‘poison’ remarks

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) BJP leader Gourav Vallabh on Monday condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his recent remarks likening the BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to poison. Vallabh accused Kharge of using “indecent language” that tarnishes his long-standing political career. Addressing a rally on Sunday, Kharge had described the BJP and RSS […]
‘Mohabbat ki dukan’ selling poisonous goods: BJP jabs Kharge for ‘poison’ remarks

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday strongly criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his objectional remarks against it and its ideological fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). A couple of BJP leaders speaking to IANS said that such abusive rant doesn’t bode well for elections. At a public rally on […]
Eknath Khadse announces retirement from electoral politics, seeks votes for daughter

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Nov 18 (IANS) A veteran NCP-SP leader Eknath Khadse, who quit BJP in 2020 blaming the leadership for his neglect, on Monday announced his retirement from electoral politics citing health issues. However, in an emotional appeal to the voters from Muktainagar Assembly seat in Maharashtra, Khadse, who was all set for his ‘ghar […]
‘4 lakh elderly women above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards, 1,400 females get treatment benefits’

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) About four lakh elderly women aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the last three weeks since its launch in October-end, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Monday. Of these, more than 1,400 females have benefitted from the manifold treatments under […]
Over 77 lakh Digital Life Certificates issued to ease life for pensioners: Centre

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Centre’s campaign to ease life for pensioners has made considerable progress with over 77 lakh Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) being issued to them nationwide by the end of second week of its launch, it was announced on Monday. As many as 1,77,153 pensioners covered under the Digital Life Certificate […]
South Korea aims to develop 39 global chip industry standards by 2031

Seoul, Nov 18 (IANS) South Korea’s standards agency said on Monday it plans to develop 39 new international standards in the semiconductor sector by 2031 to bolster its competitive edge in the field. The road map was unveiled by the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) during an industry forum, as part of a […]