Tripura's political landscape buzzed with anticipation as the ruling BJP, alongside its coalition partners Tipra Motha and Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), convened for a strategic gathering following the recent visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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EC Flying Squad in TN seizes 1,425 kg gold valued at Rs 1K cr
In a massive seizure ahead of the polls, the Flying Squad of the Election Commission (EC) has seized 1,425 kg of gold approximately valued at around Rs 1,000 crore from a truck in Tamil Nadu, an official said on Saturday.
PM Modi puts BJP juggernaut in pole position ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Shifting BJP's election campaign into top gear by addressing multiple rallies across India - from Udhampur to Vellore, and Barmer to Rishikesh - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the past week not only took on the opposition parties on several fronts,
Andhra CM hit by stone during campaigning in Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was injured in a suspected stone attack by an unidentified person during an election campaign in Vijayawada on Saturday.
Fresh violence erupts in Manipur, 2 killed
After a lull of several weeks, two persons were killed on Saturday in fresh incidents of violence during a heavy exchange of firing at the tri-junction of Imphal East, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, the police said.
BJP to release manifesto for LS polls on Sunday in presence of PM Modi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Sunday at the party headquarters here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda will be present during the release of the manifesto.
Cong leader slams party's distasteful dig at FM Sitharaman, says 'it needs to stop'
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty on Saturday took exception to the party's swipe at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, based on remarks of her estranged husband, wherein the latter accused the Modi government of fanning anarchy and hatemongering in the country.
Thanks to PM Modi for gifting us a lifetime memory: Indian gamers
India's top gaming personalities, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the rise of gaming industry, aspirations of youth and many more, on Saturday, said: "Thanks to PM Modi for gifting us a lifetime memory."
IANS Interview: Confident of third term for PM Modi, Tripura CM not taking INDIA bloc lightly
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that it is more than 100 per cent confirmed that Narendra Modi would become Prime Minister for a third term. Also, the BJP would easily win the two Lok Sabha seats in the state but we are not taking the INDIA bloc lightly, he added.
Six killed in mass stabbing at Sydney mall, attacker shot
According to the New South Wales Police, emergency services were pressed into action at Westfield in Bondi Junction -- a large shopping centre in Sydney -- at about 3.30 p.m. (local time) on Saturday following reports of multiple people being stabbed.
LS Polls: Hectic preparations underway for Amit Shah's visit to Tripura, Manipur on April 15
Hectic preparations are underway ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's much-expected visit to Manipur and Tripura on Monday to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
Bengaluru cafe bomber, mastermind sent to 10-day NIA custody
The Bengaluru Special NIA Court judge has sent suspected bomber Mussavir Hussain Shazib and mastermind Abdul Matheen Taha, to 10-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody in connection with the Bengaluru cafe bomb blast case.
PM Modi bets big on e-sports, encourages creators to build games for the world
From building games for the world to spreading awareness regarding environmental and social issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday -- in a free-wheeling chat with some of the top Indian creators -- gave the esports industry a much-needed boost,
Assets worth Rs 411 cr seized by ED till now in PDS, cash-for-job rackets in Bengal
The ED has so far seized assets to the tune of Rs 411 crore in the two cases pertaining to the cash-for-school job scam and the ration distribution racket in West Bengal.
Create games around world problems like climate change: PM Modi tells creators
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, said that Indian creators must build games which address global issues like climate change and cleanliness, among others, while innovating for the world.
Skill-based gaming doesn’t require regulation, must grow under a legal structure: PM Modi
“I want to uplift the nation to a level that by 2047, the middle class does not require any unnecessary government intervention,” the Prime Minister noted.
EC cautions Tripura BJP candidate for calling CPI-M 'party of murderers'
The Election Commission on Friday cautioned BJP's Tripura East Lok Sabha candidate, Kriti Devi Debbarma, who had called the opposition CPI-M a "party of murderers".
India's Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra completes two-day Washington visit
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday concluded a two-day visit to Washington D.C. during which he held discussions with his counterparts at the US State Department and the National Security Council.
Iran will attack Israel 'sooner than later': Biden
US President Joe Biden has told reporters at the White House that he expects Iran will attack Israel "sooner than later," media reports said.
Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel, no casualties reported
Nearly 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Friday night, causing no casualties, following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Israel military said.
Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshow, address rally in Tripura on April 16
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to address an election rally and participate in a roadshow in Agartala on April 16, a party leader said on Friday.
Manipur: Voters displaced due to violence may miss voting in LS polls
Despite the Election Commission’s all-out efforts to increase voting turnout in the 18th Lok Sabha polls, several thousand voters, mostly tribals, would miss to cast their vote in Manipur as they took shelter in neighbouring Mizoram and other states after the violence broke out in Manipur.
Don't travel to Iran or Israel till further notice: MEA
"In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice," the travel advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Our Constitution is like Gita, Quran, Ramayan & Bible, it can never be harmed: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated on Friday that the Consitution is like a holy scripture for every Indian that will never be harmed, as he accused the Congress of spreading lies in the name of the Constitution only to abuse him.
BRS leader K. Kavitha sent to 3-day CBI custody in excise policy case
A Delhi court on Friday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha, to Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) custody for three days, till April 15, in a case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.