Mumbai: Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Thursday morning with spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in an intense battle with the reunited Thackeray cousins for control of India’s largest and richest civic body. Polling for 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards in these municipal corporations began amid…
Haridwar: Amid demands for a ban on the entry of non-Hindus at all Ganga ghats under the Haridwar Kumbh area, the Ganga Sabha on Wednesday said the restriction should also apply to government departments, institutions and media personnel. Nitin Gautam, president of the Ganga Sabha, which manages Har Ki Pauri and the surrounding Ganga ghats,…
New Delhi: On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Indian Army, saying that they stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve at times under the most challenging conditions. The prime minister also said that the nation salutes their courage and resolute commitment….
New Delhi: There is “a lot at stake” for both India and the US in bilateral trade talks, and it’s been a significant problem that both sides have not been able to resolve issues more quickly, former National Security Adviser (NSA) of the United States, John Bolton, said on Wednesday. In an interaction with PTI…
Mumbai: As many as 1,700 candidates will vie for 227 seats in the key elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the civic body saying on Wednesday all arrangements have been made for peaceful and orderly polling on Thursday. In a press release, the civic body said preparations for polling were completed on Wednesday…
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “suppressing the voice of Tamil people”, calling his remarks “extremely shameful and baseless”. The party described the Congress MP as a “textbook example” of separatism in Indian politics and asked him to refrain from indulging in divisive…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Pongal, which gave the message of maintaining harmonious balance with nature, has emerged as a global festival, cherished by Tamilians world over. Participating in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan, the prime minister said this festival celebrates the hard work of the…
Prayagraj: More than nine lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam here on Wednesday morning as part of Makar Sankranti festivities, officials said. While many parts of the country are celebrating the harvest festival on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh will celebrate Makar Sankranti on Thursday. The second major bathing festival of…
Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti is locked in a battle with the united Thackeray front for control of the cash-rich BMC. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has predicted that MNS leader Raj Thackeray would emerge as the biggest loser…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival celebrated in different parts of the country as per local traditions and customs. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun in the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar), celebrated as a mid-winter harvest festival. “This…
