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Patna, April 2 Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Thursday that RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav should "feel ashamed" for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bihar at an election rally in Kerala.The LJP (Ram Vilas) leader claimed that Yadav had described Bihar as one of...

Jaipur, April 2 – Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on the state government, accusing it of deliberately delaying the panchayat and urban body elections due to the fear of defeat.He alleged that the OBC Commission was not constituted on...

Mumbai, April 1 – Maharashtra’s Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, described the incidents involving the self-proclaimed godman, Ashok Kharat, as “extremely heinous and condemnable” on Wednesday.She emphasized that there is no room for supporting such actions and aligned...

New Delhi, April 1 A Delhi court issued a "notice of accusation" to BJP MLA Karnail Singh in a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain, stating that there is no reason to believe that the accusation is baseless.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal was...

Chandigarh, April 1 – BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh welcomed senior advocate and former Punjab Leader of Opposition H.S. Phoolka into the party on Wednesday, calling it a significant moment in the ongoing fight for justice and truth.Chugh said that Phoolka has tirelessly fought...

Guwahati, April 1 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Wednesday, claiming that the party has lost its organizational base in the state and has little chance of electoral success in the upcoming Assembly polls.Addressing reporters during a...

Mumbai, April 1 Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has said that she had been suffering from a throat ailment for a long time, which was cured after she received blessings from a "gurudev" (spiritual guide).Speaking at a public event in Borivali on Tuesday, Tawde said the throat-related issue had...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that India remains stable despite global unrest due to its spiritual values as he paid tribute to the late Shivakumar Swamiji during the 119th birth anniversary celebrations and...

Kochi, Apr 1 In a setback for Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed his plea challenging an election petition against him and stated that he will have to face trial in the matter.Justice Kauser Edappagath rejected Gopi's application, questioning the...

New Delhi, April 1 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings on Odisha Day and said that the state's talented and hardworking people are playing a significant role in the 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) journey.Odisha's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have extended greetings to the people of Odisha on Odisha Day.In a social media post, Mr. Shah said, "Odisha, blessed with a rich cultural heritage and the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath, shines as the pride of the country." The...

Kochi, March 31 Actor Salim Kumar criticized the LDF over the Sabarimala gold loss incident on Tuesday, saying that a "comrade" could replace potassium cyanide in separating gold from other metals.Kumar, a known supporter of the UDF, made the remarks in Kalamassery while campaigning for Indian...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 31 Mariamma Oommen, the wife of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, stated on Tuesday that there was a "conspiracy" behind the 2023 decision by the Kerala government to form a medical board to investigate her husband's illness.Mariamma told a TV channel here that her...

Washington, March 31 – U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has urged King Charles III to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States, calling it a step towards accountability for a powerful global network.In a letter sent ahead of the King’s expected...

Patna, March 30 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary paid tributes to the founding father of Mauritius, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary.Choudhary attended a program organized by the International Cooperation Council at Ramgulam Chowk in Patna's...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on the anniversary of his death today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated, "Shyamji Krishna Varma instilled a new sense of purpose in the freedom movement with his revolutionary ideas." Mr. Modi...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary and said his life and ideals will continue to inspire every generation to serve the country.Varma was born on October 4, 1857, in the town of Mandvi in the Kutch...

Ranchi/Khunti (Jharkhand), March 28 Birsa Munda's life and sacrifice continue to inspire generations, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday after paying floral tributes at the statue of the tribal icon during his visit to Khunti district.During the visit, Radhakrishnan interacted...

March 28, New Delhi – Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited Jharkhand on Saturday, where he attended the graduation ceremony of IIM Ranchi and felicitated outstanding students.Addressing the students and other attendees at the ceremony, the Vice President urged them to continue their hard...

Mumbai, March 28 Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Saturday demanded the death penalty for self-proclaimed religious leader Ashok Kharat, who was arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman over the past three years.Kharat, who was arrested on March...