Just ahead of assembly polls, four sitting MLAs – two from the opposition Congress and two from National People's Party (NPP) – on Sunday joined the ruling BJP in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu here.
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PM Modi's deep sea dive into submerged Dwarka, performs underwater 'puja'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a deep-sea expedition to visit the submerged remains of Dwarka on Sunday and also offered prayers.
Mann Ki Baat will not be broadcast for next three months, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, said that the Radio programme will not be broadcast for the next three months.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights efforts for marginalised communities, wildlife conservation
During the Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned about the Musahar community of Bihar and said that this community has been extremely marginalised in the state.
Explosive device found in RSS office in MP's Bhind, defused
The Madhya Pradesh Police on Sunday said they recovered an explosive device at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Bhind district, which was later defused.
Goods train runs without driver at 100-km speed from J&K's Kathua to Punjab's Hoshiarpur
A goods train that was at a halt at the Kathua station in Jammu suddenly started running towards Pathankot, without the driver, at the speed of over 100 km per hour, creating panic, officials said on Sunday.
Israel-Hamas war: Ceasefire, hostage exchange likely before March 10
The Israel delegation led by Chief of Mossad David Barnea and Director of Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, are back in Jerusalem after marathon mediatory talks in Paris and Cairo with US, Qatar and Egyptian officials.
RLD MLAs to vote for BJP in RS polls, attend CM Yogi’s meeting on Monday
Reports of dissent among the RLD MLAs came after reports that the SP was trying to garner support of three RLD MLAs, who were earlier in the Samajwadi Party and still have a good rapport with Akhilesh Yadav.
Republican primary: Trump tightens grip on nomination, Haley stays in race
Trump did not name Haley in his victory speech on Saturday and talked about unity in the Republican party and restoring global respect for America, which is a theme that he taps often, along with shutting the border to migrants.
Tripura tribal party chief threatens to launch hunger strike over 'Greater Tipraland' demand
Deb Barman on Friday night held a meeting with Tripura unit Congress President Asish Kumar Saha and senior Congress leader and MLA Sudip Roy Barman and discussed the current political situation in the state.
PM Modi's development plan: Projects worth over Rs 52 cr set to roll in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat, marking his arrival with a grand roadshow in Jamnagar on Saturday evening.
Sandeshkhali unrest: Trinamool starts distancing itself from Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother
Sheikh Shahjahan, the accused mastermind behind the attack on ED and CAPF personnel in Sandeshkhali last month, is absconding since the day of the attack on January 5.
Ashok Chavan 'injures' Congress again, 55 Nanded ex-corporators join BJP
The Congress strongman of Nanded, Chavan joined the BJP just 10 days ago, was rewarded with a Rajya Sabha ticket and declared elected unopposed.
7th North East Youth Festival to begin at Agartala from February 26
The 4-day long 7th North East Youth Festival is all set to commence from February 26 next here at Agartala.
BTVM felicitates former student and Pilot Urvi Agarwal
Chasing her dream to touch the sky, pilot Urvi Agarwal, the former student of Bhavans Tripura Vidya Mandir (BTVM) is felicitated on Saturday. Urvi is presently working with a reputed Airline as the First Officer (Pilot).
Suspected IED blast kills student in Manipur, another injured
A 24-year-old student was killed while another student was seriously injured in a blast near the DM University complex in Imphal late on Friday night, the police said on Saturday.
India's commitment to Quad has deepened ties with US, Japan & Aus: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday underlined the need to make Quad more contemporary, impactful, and relevant while asserting that India's strong commitment to the grouping and the Indo-Pacific has deepened strategic partnerships with the US, Japan and Australia.
‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047: Govt focused on long-term gains, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the government is focusing on long-term gains and not short-term outcomes to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Trinamool ignores Congress’ call to keep doors open for seat-sharing talks
Congress’ desperate attempts to convince the Trinamool Congress to keep the doors for seat-sharing negotiations open do not seem to be cutting any ice with the ruling party of West Bengal.
Sandeshkhali crisis: Suvendu Adhikari, Sukanta Majumdar to finalise protest strategy with party high command
West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Suvendu Adhikari will be in New Delhi on Saturday for a meeting with the party high command to chalk out the final blueprint for organising movements over trouble-hit Sandeshkhali.
Ahmed Patel’s son Faisal miffed with Congress over Bharuch LS seat going in AAP’s kitty
The Congress party in Surat is facing intense internal conflict after Congress-AAP alliance allotted Bharuch Lok Sabha seat to AAP. Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency is closely associated with Faisal Patel's late father and Congress leader Ahmed Patel.
Villagers narrate how Shahjahan’s kin grew pisciculture business in Sandeshkhali using political clout
This week a group of agitated villagers burnt down a warehouse situated on a pisciculture farm owned by Sirajuddin, which prompted senior cops of the state police to rush to the spot and attempt to cool down the simmering anger of the villagers and convince them not to break the law.
Tamil Nadu Congress MLA Vijayadharani joins BJP
Tamil Nadu Congress leader and sitting MLA from Vilavankode assembly constituency, S. Vijayadharani, has quit the party and joined the BJP.
PM Modi to throw open India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat on Feb 25
Prime Minister Narednra Modi on February 25 will dedicate to the nation Sudarshan Setu -- the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge -- which will connect Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: AAP and Cong announce seat sharing tie-up for Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat
Confirming their alliance, the INDIA bloc constituents AAP and Congress on Saturday announced their seat sharing tie-up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana.