Delhi elections: Twists and controversies galore ahead of voting

Delhi elections: Twists and controversies galore ahead of voting

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The unique campaign styles, political twists and controversies in the run-up to the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections have already made this keenly contested poll a memorable one. The ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP and Congress are competing to create the right buzz, announcing attractive promises or jab rivals … Read more

TN Guv responds to Stalin’s ‘childish’ jibe, says CM’s ‘arrogance’ not good

TN Guv responds to Stalin’s ‘childish’ jibe, says CM’s ‘arrogance’ not good

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over his ‘chlidish’ jibe, saying the latter’s arrogance was not appropriate. The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, in a post on the social media platform X, said: “Stalin asserts that insisting on due respect for the National Anthem and performing … Read more

Take risks, push boundaries: PM Modi cautions youth against comfort zone

Take risks, push boundaries: PM Modi cautions youth against comfort zone

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon Indian youth on Sunday to step out of their comfort zones and embrace risks to achieve the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Addressing the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on the occasion of National Youth Day, … Read more

Over 100 bank accounts linked to drug peddlers frozen in J&K's Srinagar

Over 100 bank accounts linked to drug peddlers frozen in J&K's Srinagar

Srinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday that over 100 bank accounts linked to drug peddlers have been frozen in the Srinagar district. A police statement said, “Srinagar Police have intensified financial investigations into multiple narcotic smuggling cases leading to the freezing of more than 100 bank accounts linked to … Read more

Rs one crore-worth Yaba tablets seized from truck in Tripura, police suspect Mayanmar-Bangladesh link

Rs one crore-worth Yaba tablets seized from truck in Tripura, police suspect Mayanmar-Bangladesh link

Agartala, Jan 12 (IANS) In a major drug bust, Tripura Police seized 1.24 lakh methamphetamine tablets (also known as Yaba tablets) valued at around Rs one crore and arrested two persons in the capital city on Sunday, officials said. The drugs smuggled from Myanmar were intended to be smuggled to Bangladesh, the officials added. A … Read more

FairPoint: Delhi dilemma for Congress – how far to push against AAP!

FairPoint: Delhi dilemma for Congress - how far to push against AAP!

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) As the BJP and AAP’s aggressive campaigning for the February 5 Delhi Assembly election takes centre stage, the Congress suddenly appears to have run out of steam, rather it has held back its horses. This is intriguing given the fact that this election presents the right opportunity for the grand … Read more

Actor Venkatesh, family booked in hotel demolition case

Actor Venkatesh, family booked in hotel demolition case

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Hyderabad police have registered a criminal case against film actor Venkatesh and his family members in connection with the demolition of the Deccan Kitchen Hotel in Film Nagar. On the direction of a city court, Film Nagar Police registered a case under various sections. The First Information Report (FIR) has named … Read more

Have faith that Yuva Shakti will make India a developed nation: PM Modi

Have faith that Yuva Shakti will make India a developed nation: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed confidence in the Indian youth, stating that they are collectively charting the roadmap for India’s future over the next 25 years and will achieve the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Addressing the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, New … Read more

U-turn on NEET promise: TN BJP seeks unconditional apology from Udhayanidhi Stalin

U-turn on NEET promise: TN BJP seeks unconditional apology from Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP has demanded an unconditional apology from Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly reneging on his promise to abolish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). BJP state secretary S.G. Suryah accused Udhayanidhi Stalin of “shamelessly lying” to the people of Tamil Nadu during the 2021 Assembly election campaign. … Read more