New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz and shared India’s concerns over the situation arising out of the Iran-Israel hostilities. Iran launched its first direct attack on Israel by firing hundreds of drones and missiles in response to a suspected Israeli strike on…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wished the people of the state on the occasion of Poila Baisakh, Bengali New Year. The day was celebrated with enthusiasm by the people of the state and Bengalis settled elsewhere. In a post on X handle, Modi said, “May this…
Jamui/Banka (Bihar): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been receiving invitations for functions scheduled much after the Lok Sabha polls, which showed the “entire world believes his return to power is inevitable”. The former BJP president made the claim during his back-to-back rallies in Jamui and Banka Lok…
Thiruvananthapuram: National award-winning actress and classical danseuse Shobana on Sunday extended support to BJP Lok Sabha candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar and wished the union minister all the best in the upcoming polls. While addressing a joint press conference here, the actress said it was a special vishu for her this time as she came to support…
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated legal action against Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), the top donor to the BJP with contributions amounting to Rs 586 crore in electoral bonds, over an alleged bribery scandal. The FIR, filed by the CBI, implicates eight officials from the National Integrated Steel…
Madikeri: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday listed the BJP’s unfulfilled promises of two crore jobs a year and doubling farmers’ income, among others, and mocked the saffron party over its manifesto, saying its government has never fulfilled a promise, nor will it in the future. Siddaramaiah said there has to be a review of what…
Hoshangabad (MP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, terming him a “royal magician” over his remark to eradicate poverty “with a single stroke” and said the country doesn’t take him seriously. Addressing a rally at Pipariya town in Madhya Pradesh’s Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency, Modi also targeted the opposition INDIA…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the BJP on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the NRC. Named “Modi ki Guarantee”, the manifesto largely builds on…
Shimla: The stage is set for a battle royale in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi Lok Sabha seat as the Congress on Saturday pitted state minister Vikramaditya Singh, the titular king of the erstwhile princely state of Bushahr, against BJP candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut. Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh is the son of six-time chief…
New Delhi: India is in touch with Iran to secure the release of 17 Indians onboard an Israeli-linked cargo ship that was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid fears that Tehran may retaliate for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1. Official sources…
