BSP chief Mayawati's nephew makes his debut speech in Agra
Apr 16, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Akash Anand, nephew of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who was figured in the list of 20 star campaigners released by the party on Friday, made his debut speech in Agra's joint rally of the anti BJP alliance comprising BSP-Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal on Tuesday.
After Mayawati, now Congress leader Navjot Sidhu urges Muslim voters not to split their votes
Apr 16, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Katihar, Apr 16 (IBNS): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has triggered controversy by urging Muslim voters living in a Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar to vote together to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
SC agrees to hear plea on women's entry into mosques
Apr 16, 2019, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): In a major development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it has decided to hear a plea filed by a Muslim couple who are seeking a direction from the top court to allow women to enter mosques to offer their prayers.
Apr 16, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Amid reports that Bangladeshi actor Ferdous campaigned for Mamata Banerjee's ruling Trinamool Congress in the Lok Sabha polls, the Union Home Ministry has sought a report from Foreigners Regional Registration Office on the issue, media reports said.
After Shatrughan Sinha moves to Congress, now his wife Poonam Sinha joins Samajwadi Party
Apr 16, 2019, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): In the season of Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha joined the Samajwadi party in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Maoists are rising in Chhattisgarh once again as Congress is giving them confidence: Modi
Apr 16, 2019, at 03:56 pm
Korba, Apr 16 (IBNS): Visiting Chhattisgarh and addressing a rally in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted the Congress over the recent Maoist attack and said a conspiracy is being hatched to take the region to the path of violence.
Ball is now on your court: Ahmed Patel tells AAP on alliance issue
Apr 16, 2019, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Tuesday said the 'ball' is now in the court of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party to decide whether they will form an alliance with his party for the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi.
Indian Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu asks secretary to review Jet Airways issue
Apr 16, 2019, at 03:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS/UNI) Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday directed Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola to review cash-strapped airline Jet Airways issues, especially increasing fares and flight cancellations.
Nirmala Sitharaman visits injured Shashi Tharoor in hospital, Congress leader touched by her gesture
Apr 16, 2019, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Away from the fight in the world of politics and elections, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday thanked Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she visited him in the hospital.
Rajnath Singh files nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow
Apr 16, 2019, at 01:55 pm
Lucknow, Apr 16 (IBNS): Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Rajnath Singh filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on Tuesday.
IT department conducts raids in Karnataka constituencies dominated by JDS
Apr 16, 2019, at 01:30 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 16 (UNI): The Income Tax authorities have conducted simultaneous raids in the JD(S) dominated two Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka.
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea on women's entry into mosques
Apr 16, 2019, at 01:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to hear a plea filed by a Muslim couple, seeking a direction for allowing women to enter mosques and offer prayers.
Assam: Polling parties leave for booths ahead of second phase of Lok Sabha election
Apr 16, 2019, at 01:18 pm
Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday dispatched some polling parties to their respective polling booths and beefed up security in the areas of five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam which will go to election in the second phase on Apr 18.
You have finally woken up to powers: Supreme Court on EC's banning of political leaders' campaign
Apr 16, 2019, at 11:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reacting to the poll body's decision to bar prominent politicians from campaigning for giving hate speeches, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it seems the Election Commission (EC) has finally woken up to powers, media reports said.
Manipur storm: Three women killed, several injured
Apr 16, 2019, at 11:14 am
Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS): At least three women died and several others were injured in a sudden storm that swept Manipur on Monday evening.
Apr 16, 2019, at 11:06 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 16 (IBNS): At a time political leaders are hurling abuses against each other in the ongoing election season, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was paid a visit by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a hospital on Tuesday.
Cash recovered from a hotel in Assam’s Nagaon district
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:16 am
Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS): Ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, the police and flying squad team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) recovered Rs 14.94 lakh cash from a hotel in central Assam’s Nagaon district last night.
Jet Airways suspends international operations till April 18
Apr 15, 2019, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI): Debt-ridden Jet Airways on Monday extended the cancellation of international operations till April 18, due to no "interim funding from the lenders".
EC: Azam Khan cannot campaign for 72 hours, Maneka for 48 hours
Apr 15, 2019, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Monday banned Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan from campaigning for 72 hours. Union minister Maneka Gandhi has also been banned for 48 hours because of their controversial remarks.
Urmila Matondkar gets police cover after Congress-BJP clash in Mumbai suburb
Apr 15, 2019, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar was granted police protection after a scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP supporters while she was campaigning at a coastal suburb in Mumbai on Monday, media reports said.
Will extract money from Mallya, Nirav, Choksi for NYAY scheme: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 15, 2019, at 09:31 pm
Mahuva (Gujarat), Apr 15 (UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that if voted to power, his party's government would not increase income tax to burden the middle class for implementation of of his NYAY scheme that promises to transfer Rs 72,000 in the accounts of women members of each of the 5 crore poorest families in the country.
Shakeel quits AICC spokesperson post, to contest from Madhubani on Congress ticket or as Independent
Apr 15, 2019, at 09:17 pm
Madhubani, Apr 15 (UNI): Senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed today resigned from the post of senior spokesperson of AICC and announced to contest Lok Sabha election from Madhubani constituency as an Independent candidate.
Jet Airways pilots appeal to PM to save 20,000 jobs, ask SBI to release funds to pay salaries
Apr 15, 2019, at 08:47 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jet Airways pilots on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save the jobs of the embattled airline's 20,000 employees and also urged State Bank of India to release the Rs 1,500 crore as promised in the bailout plan.
EC reviews poll arrangements with Central Observers in Tripura, WB through video conferencing
Apr 15, 2019, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India team led by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, Election Commissioners Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra on Monday reviewed poll arrangements in specific constituencies of West Bengal and Tripura, going to polls in Phase 2 & 3 of ongoing General Elections for Lok Sabha 2019.
Congress helping BJP by dividing anti-Modi votes: Kejriwal to Rahul
Apr 15, 2019, at 07:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI): Responding to the charge by Congress president Rahul Gandhi that he has taken a U-turn on the issue of alliance with Congress in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday charged the Grand Old Party of dividing anti-Modi votes in UP and other states by not going for alliance.
Hurriyat Conference expresses worry over firing across LoC
Apr 15, 2019, at 07:37 pm
Srinagar, Apr 15 (UNI): Expressing serious concern over the escalating tension between the troops of India and Pakistan, especially in Poonch and Rajouri sectors resulting in immense damage, the moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) on Monday said that every time there is exchange of fire on the Line of Control (LoC), people on the both sides of fence become the primary target and bear the brunt.
Public money goes into funding PM Modi's election campaign: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 15, 2019, at 07:29 pm
Agra, Apr 15 (UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the public's hard-earned money was being spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election campaign.
Our doors are still open: Rahul Gandhi tweets on AAP-Congress alliance chances
Apr 15, 2019, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party is still 'open' to form an alliance with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi party to fight the Lok Sabha polls.
Kashmir: Srinagar-Sonamarg road re-opens for traffic after over 4 months
Apr 15, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Srinagar, Apr 15 (UNI) Traffic was restored on Srinagar-Gumri road leading to famous tourist resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir after remaining suspended for over four winter months due to accumulation of several feet of snow.
Telangana: Seven new MLCs administered oath
Apr 15, 2019, at 05:56 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Seven newly elected members of the Telangana Legislative Council were sworn in here on Monday.