The Election Commission of India (ECI) will involve central agencies in monitoring the polling process across the country during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC), Rajiv Kumar, told media persons in Kolkata on Tuesday.
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One Indian killed, two others injured in Hezbollah attack in Israel
One Indian worker was killed, and two others injured in a missile attack by the Hezbollah militant group in Margaliot in Israel. This is the first reported death of an Indian near Israel’s border with Lebanon in several years.
Hyderabad to get new identity with CARO: PM Modi
He noted that the aviation sector in India is setting new records, the number of airports have doubled in 10 years and new employment opportunities are being created in the sector. “In this context, CARO will have an important role to play,” he said
PM Modi worships at Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad
He was on a mission to Ujjain town where thousands had died in the outbreak of cholera. He is said to have visited Mahakali temple in Ujjain and took a vow that if his entire platoon is saved, they will install an idol of the goddess in Secunderabad.
Trinamool MLA creates controversy, calls Ram temple 'unholy'
A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a video surfaced where the Trinamool Congress legislator from Tarakeswar Assembly constituency in Hooghly district was seen and heard describing the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as an “unholy” place and just a “showpiece”.
PM Modi congratulates new Pak counterpart Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Sharif, 72, was administered the oath of office on Monday in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, the presidential residence.
India enters the second of its three-stage nuclear power programme in the presence of PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday witnessed India stepping into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power programme with the commencement of "core loading" at the first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam near here.
12 states in next 10 days: PM Modi's gruelling schedule shows BJP in 'Mission 370' mode
On March 12, the Prime Minister will visit Sabarmati, Gujarat. Thereafter, PM Modi will travel to Rajasthan and will visit Pokhran in Jaisalmer district.
Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kashmir on March 7
Extraordinary security arrangements were put in place throughout Kashmir on Sunday as the Valley gears up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 7.
PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meet, to discuss Viksit Bharat plan, LS polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting of the council of ministers on Sunday to discuss the roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' and the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
UP: Sunni Waqf Board wants Teele Wali Masjid case to be heard in Waqf Tribunal
The Sunni Central Waqf Board has claimed that the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow is a Waqf property and has sought the transfer of the case to the Waqf Tribunal for further hearing.
'Look forward to serving Kashi': PM's message after Lok Sabha candidature announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people of Kashi (Varanasi) for their blessings as the BJP fielded him from the parliamentary seat for the third time in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
LS polls: BJP names 5 candidates for Delhi; Sushma Swaraj's daughter to make electoral debut
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from Delhi.
LS polls: BJP's 1st list names 51 candidates for UP; Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani among heavyweights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 195 candidates for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The highest number of nominees -- 51,
LS Polls: BJP releases 1st list of 195 candidates, PM Modi to contest from Varanasi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a media briefing, BJP leader Vinod Tawde announced the names of 195 candidates contesting the 2024 Parliamentary elections.
Central fact-finding team to visit Sandeshkhali on Sunday
A Central fact-finding committee on human rights violation headed by former Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice L. Narsimha Reddy (Retd), will visit the trouble-ridden Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on March 3.
Violence-free NE established, over 10,000 militants laid down their arms: Amit Shah
The accords signed with various militant outfits and other organisations include the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Bodo, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Dimasa, Karbi, Adibasi, and Reang tribals.
Centre signs MoU with Tripura Govt, TIPRA Motha over constitutional solution for tribals in Tripura
Ahead of the declaration of the crucial Lok Sabha elections, the Ministry of Home Affairs in a historical move on Saturday signed a tripartite accord with the Tripura government and the opposition TIPRA Motha party over constitutional solution for the indigenous people of the state.
From Asia to Africa, 'Vishwaguru' India plays a key role in growth of Global South
In yet another proof of its emergence as an emphatic voice of the Global South, India joined hands with "valued friend" Mauritius once again to strengthen its maritime security and foster socio-economic development.
'India has eliminated extreme poverty,' claims US think-tank; says 'decline in 11 yrs comparable to past 30 yrs'
Citing a comprehensive set of data, it said that the country has registered a decline in headcount poverty ratio (HCR) and a significant jump in household consumption expenditure, which in turn has helped it in getting rid of ‘abject poverty’.
Business rivalry angle also being probed in B’luru cafe blast case: K’taka Home Min
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said that business rivalry reasons among others are also being probed in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast incident in Bengaluru.
Criminals themselves decide when to get arrested in Bengal: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the West Bengal government over the law & order situation in the state, saying not the police but criminals themselves are free to decide when to get arrested.
Bengal's progress lagged behind, my govt trying to make up for that: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that West Bengal despite having lots of potential, lagged behind since the Independence and his government in the last 10 years has continuosly been trying to make up for that.
World Bank approves $452 mn for Assam to improve connectivity in rural areas
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Saturday announced a new programme of $452 million to support Assam to improve connectivity for over 1.8 million people living in rural areas, especially during extreme weather.
Bengal PDS scam: ED to submit second charge sheet next week
The ED filed its first charge sheet in the case in December last year and the central agency named West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick and Kolkata-based businessman Bakibur Rahaman as accused in the case and both are currently in judicial custody.