Congress attacks PM Modi over Rafale, says set procedures were not followed

Apr 12, 2019, at 01:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI): Continuing its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Rafale deal, the Congress on Thursday said that after Wednesday’s Supreme court decision, agreeing to consider the fresh documents presented to the court on the deal, it was now clear that set procedures had not been followed in the deal.

Yogi Adityanath, Mayawati get notice from Election Commission for making 'communal' remark

Apr 12, 2019, at 01:18 pm

Lucknow, Apr 12 (UNI): The Election Commission has served showcause notices to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati, for violating the Election Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during their speeches.

Over 150 Army veterans write to President Kovind against political leaders for using Army for electoral gains

Apr 12, 2019, at 12:02 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Over 150 Army veterans have written to President Ram Nath Kovind against political leaders for using the Army to make electoral gains in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Supreme Court asks all political parties to submit details of electoral bonds before EC

Apr 12, 2019, at 11:08 am

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday asked all political parties to submit details of electoral bonds before the Election Commission (EC) in a sealed cover by May 30, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Panic grips Baramulla after body of teenager recovered

Apr 12, 2019, at 09:52 am

Baramulla, Apr 12 (UNI) Panic gripped in this old town on Friday morning when body of a teenager was recovered, official sources said.

Train service resumes in Kashmir after remaining suspended for security reasons

Apr 12, 2019, at 09:44 am

Srinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Train service resumed on Friday after remaining suspended for security reasons in the Kashmir valley, where separatists had called for a general strike on Thursday when polling was held in Baramulla Parliamentary constituency.

PM Narendra Modi to address "Vijay Sankalp Rally" today

Apr 12, 2019, at 09:35 am

Kozhikode, April 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the "Vijay Sankalp Rally" at Calicut beach this evening.

Jammu and Kashmir: Ten cops injured in Baramulla road accident

Apr 12, 2019, at 09:32 am

Baramulla, Apr 12 (UNI) At least ten personnel of Jammu and Kashmir police were injured when their vehicle met with an accident in this north Kashmir district on Friday morning, official sources said.

Can sense a massive wave in favour of Modi government is flowing in the country: PM

Apr 12, 2019, at 08:36 am

Guwahati, Apr 12 (IBNS): As part of India voted in the first phase of the Lok Sbaha polls on Thursday, Indian PM Narendra Modi has said that he can sense a 'massive wave' is flowing in favour of his government.

EC bars NaMo TV from airing political contents without verification

Apr 12, 2019, at 12:06 am

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Thursday barred NaMo TV, a platform dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches 24*7, from airing any political content without certification.

Like Advani, Nitin Gadkari says oppositions' views must be respected

Apr 11, 2019, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Days after LK Advani's blog urged his party to "look back, look ahead and look within," Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that oppositions' views should be respected.

Defeat BJP as it indulges in politics of hatred: Akhilesh Yadav

Apr 11, 2019, at 09:56 pm

Sambhal, Apr 11 (UNI): Claiming the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh has set the tone and tenor of the polling in the state, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav said it is mandatory for the development of India to defeat BJP because it indulges in the politics of hatred.

Assam records 67 pct voters turnout in first phase LS polling

Apr 11, 2019, at 07:42 pm

Guwahati, Apr 11 (UNI): More than 67 percent voters exercised their right to franchise in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam that went to the polls in the first phase on Thursday.

Laser light on Rahul Gandhi, Congress says breach of security

Apr 11, 2019, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): After a laser light was seen on the head of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, the grand old party has alleged that the opposition leader's security was breached and also urged the Centre to "probe and neutralise the threat" if any, media reports said.

Committed to implementing Citizenship Amendment Bill but with consultation: Modi in Assam

Apr 11, 2019, at 05:52 pm

Silchar, Apr 11 (IBNS): Addressing his poll campaign in Assam on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government is committed to implementing Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 but with consultation with several communities of the society.

Trinamool Congress will help to form next central government: Mamata Banerjee

Apr 11, 2019, at 05:05 pm

Darjeeling, Apr 11 (IBNS): Addressing a rally in West Bengal's Darjeeling, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party will help to form the next government at the Centre.

Lok Sabha election: 55.95% voter turnout in West Bengal till 3 pm

Apr 11, 2019, at 04:38 pm

Coochbehar/Alipurduar, Apr 11 (IBNS): A voter turnout of 71.44% has been recorded till 3 pm in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Thursday.

Don't forget 2004: Sonia Gandhi reminds BJP

Apr 11, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Rae Bareli, Apr 11 (IBNS/UNI): UPA chairperson Sonia Ganshi on Thursday asked the BJP not to forget what happened in the 2004 elections.

Lok Sabha elections: Sonia Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli

Apr 11, 2019, at 02:59 pm

Rae Bareli , Apr 11 (UNI): Former Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli on Thursday.

BJP govt always with the Gorkhas: Amit Shah

Apr 11, 2019, at 02:19 pm

Kalimpong, Apr 11 (UNI) BJP national president Amit Shah on Thursday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA Government has always been with the Gorkha community for their overall uplift.

Farmer commits suicide in Nashik

Apr 11, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Nashik, Apr 11 (UNI): A farmer committed suicide by hanging in his field, at Taharabahd village in Baglan taluka of the district, police said on Thursday.

J&K: 24.66 pc voter turnout in first four hours

Apr 11, 2019, at 01:29 pm

Jammu, Apr 11 (UNI): The first four hours recorded 24.66 per cent polling in two Parliamentary constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir with Samba recorded the highest of 35.91 per cent.

Odisha: Polling on in 4 Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies

Apr 11, 2019, at 12:33 pm

Bhubaneswar, Apr 11 (UNI): Amid tight security the polling in the first phase elections to four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies in Odisha began at 7am.

More than 20.31 per cent polling in first four hours in Bihar

Apr 11, 2019, at 12:27 pm

Patna, Apr 11 (UNI): Amid elaborate security arrangement, at least 20.31 per cent electorate exercised their franchise in first four hours of polling in four Lok Sabha constituencies constituencies in Bihar during the first phase of elections.

Lok Sabha election: 18.12 per cent polling turnout in West Bengal till 9 am

Apr 11, 2019, at 12:15 pm

Coochbehar/Alipurduar, Apr 11 (IBNS): A voter turnout of 18.12 per cent has been recorded till 9 am in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Thursday.

SC imposes Rs. 20 lakhs fine on Bengal government for pulling down Bhobishyoter Bhoot

Apr 11, 2019, at 11:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs. 20 lakhs on the West Bengal government for pulling down Bengali film Bhobishyoter Bhoot, a political satire by director Anik Dutta.

Rahul Gandhi urges people to 'vote wisely'

Apr 11, 2019, at 10:20 am

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has urged all people to "vote wisely" keeping several issues in mind as the country is voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.

Polling commences in Baramulla Parliamentary constituency

Apr 11, 2019, at 09:00 am

Baramulla, Apr 11 (UNI) Polling began on Thursday in Baramulla Parliamentary constituency in north Kashmir, where over 13 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect their representative among nine candidates in the first phase amid unprecedented security arrangements following boycott and strike called by separatists.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: India voting in first phase of elections

Apr 11, 2019, at 08:55 am

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Voting for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls started on Thursday morning as people in 91 seats are queuing up in front of booths to exercise their franchise.

Alpesh Thakor, 2 supporter MLAs resign from Congress

Apr 10, 2019, at 11:16 pm

Ahmedabad, Apr 10 (UNI): Congress MLA, national secretary and co-incharge of Bihar Alpesh Thakor and two of his supporter MLAs in the party Bharatsinh Thakor and Dhawalsinh Zala resigned from the Congress party on Wednesday but they have made it clear that they would not resign from the Assembly seat.