Over 68 per cent polling in Ladakh; Kargil records higher turnout than Leh
Leh: Over 68 per cent polling was recorded in Ladakh on Monday in the election to decide the fate of three candidates in the fray for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the Union territory, polling officials said here. They also said that the voter turnout in Kargil was 74 per cent and 62.50 per […]
BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states
NEW DELHI: The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern states, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the region. The indoor cricket academies will serve players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim and will be based in Shillong, […]
Congress leaders communal, countdown of disintegration of INDIA bloc has begun: Modi
Jhargram (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that following the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, the Congress and the INDIA bloc face imminent defeat, marking the beginning of the opposition front’s disintegration. Speaking at a rally in West Bengal’s Jhargram, Modi accused Congress leaders of communalism, alleging that they intend to take […]
Biggest allegation I have faced is owning 250 pairs of clothes: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the biggest allegation he faced in his political career was that he owned 250 pairs of clothes. In an interview to PTI, Modi said the allegation was levelled by Congress leader and former Gujarat chief minister Amarsinh Chaudhary and which was countered by him at a public meeting. […]
PM ‘unleashing hate speech’ against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition
New Delhi: The opposition on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “never uttered a word against minorities” remark, saying he is “lying” as he is “unleashing hate speech” against Muslims from every available forum. In an interview with PTI, Modi said he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP has […]
PM Modi says his govt’s track record on job front best
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government’s track record in creating job opportunities for youth is best compared to previous governments, as support to emerging sectors like space, semiconductor manufacturing and EVs as well as aid to startups, substantial spend on infrastructure and PLI schemes helped create more employment. Addressing criticism of not creating […]
Iranian President, others involved in chopper crash
Details awaiting, rescue teams on the job New Delhi: A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and other local officials was involved in a “crash upon landing” in Varzaqan region of the country under poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported, with search and rescue efforts underway but no […]
PoK belongs to India, we will take it back: Amit Shah
Prayagraj/Jaunpur (UP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and “we will take it back”. Addressing rallies in Prayagraj and Jaunpur districts of Uttar Pradesh to seek votes for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, he also said “we need a strong prime minister who can give a […]
BJP protests against party worker’s murder, accuses admin of ignoring requests for security
Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday held a protest against the murder of party worker and former Sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh in Shopian and accused the Jammu and Kashmir civil administration of ignoring its requests for security to some key functionaries facing terror threats. BJP workers gathered outside the ‘mini secretariat’ in Shopian and raised slogans […]
NC chief demands judicial probe into twin terror attacks in south Kashmir, asks Pakistan to stop terrorism
Says if Centre does not go for probe, NC would “invite an international committee” to conduct investigation Mendhar/Rajouri: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Centre to order a judicial probe into the twin terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir a day earlier and also asked Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism in the […]
