Why Omar Abdullah is keen on meaningful ties with Centre after winning Jammu Kashmir polls
Oct 13, 2024, at 02:12 am
Srinagar: The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have revealed key realities that will shape the region's government for the next five years. National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah is acutely aware of these dynamics, and his remarks since his party emerged as the single-largest in the Assembly have reflected a tone of cooperation, particularly with the Narendra Modi-led central government.
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP after he was denied permission to garland JP Narayan's statue
Oct 11, 2024, at 07:41 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister was denied permission to garland a statue of socialist leader and politician Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary in Lucknow.
Ahead of assembly polls, Maharashtra cabinet attempts to appease SC, OBCs with key decisions
Oct 11, 2024, at 05:55 am
Mumbai/IBNS Eyening a repeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party's success in Haryana, the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition in Maharashtra has reached out to two key groups - the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in an attempt to appease them ahead of the Assembly polls to be held later this year.
EVM Row: Congress meets Election Commission over Haryana poll defeat
Oct 10, 2024, at 05:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Following a huge setback in Haryana, Congress leaders met the Election Commission on Wednesday evening and registered a strong complaint, alleging that Electronic Voting Machines have been hacked.
AAP claims Atishi's belongings have been evicted from Delhi Chief Minister residence
Oct 10, 2024, at 03:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been evicted from her official residence two days after she moved there following her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal's vacating of the bungalow, the Aam Aadmi Party claimed today.
Nayab Saini calls on PM Modi a day after BJP's hattrick in Haryana
Oct 09, 2024, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Nayab Saini, who is set to be back as the Haryana Chief Minister, on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the saffron party returned to power for the third consecutive term in the Hindi heartland state.
Will talk to Election Commission: Rahul Gandhi crying foul over Congress' defeat in Haryana
Oct 09, 2024, at 07:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress continued to cry foul over its defeat in Haryana assembly elections with its top leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday saying the party will reach out to the Election Commission of India with the complaints it received from various constituencies.
AAP wins Doda seat in J&K polls, Kejriwal congratulates candidate Mehraj Malik in video call
Oct 09, 2024, at 07:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failed to open an account in Haryana, it managed to register its first victory in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.
Jalebi jokes take over social media after Congress bites dust in Haryana elections
Oct 09, 2024, at 06:08 am
In politics, it’s common to circle around before making a point, but bringing jalebis into the conversation was an unexpected twist. Rahul Gandhi managed to do just that, and on Tuesday, as the Congress faced a defeat in the Haryana assembly elections, jalebis became a trending topic on social media platforms.
Haryana poll result 'shocking and unacceptable': Congress
Oct 09, 2024, at 05:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party Tuesday said the election result in Haryana is "shocking and unacceptable" after the Bharatiya Janata Party made history with a third consecutive term in the state.
Oct 09, 2024, at 04:40 am
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating after securing a third consecutive term in Haryana, despite predictions of a setback due to factors such as alleged farmer dissatisfaction and the wrestlers' protests. Exit polls had also forecasted a poor showing for the BJP and a victory for the Congress.
PM Modi calls Haryana election win historic, labels Congress as 'parasitic party'
Oct 09, 2024, at 04:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Lauding the party workers for an unprecedented victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said Haryana has scripted history by giving a third consecutive term to the BJP in the state.
BJP to retain Nayab Singh Saini as Haryana CM after historic third term in assembly polls: Reports
Oct 09, 2024, at 02:49 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) top leadership is expected to retain Nayab Singh Saini as the Chief Minister of Haryana after the party secured a historic third term in the state assembly polls, media reports said.
BJP returns for a historic third term in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir picks NC-Congress
Oct 09, 2024, at 12:28 am
Chandigarh/Srinagar: Upsetting exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which failed to secure an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year leading to a coalition government, salvaged its prestige in Haryana by bouncing back on Tuesday for a historic third consecutive term by bagging 48 of the 90 seats in the state assembly.
BJP set for third term in Haryana, NC-Congress sweeps historic Jammu and Kashmir elections
Oct 08, 2024, at 08:11 pm
Chandigarh/Srinagar/IBNS: Months after failing to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bounced back on Tuesday securing a third consecutive term in Haryana.
BJP eyes return to power in Haryana, Congress-NC set for clear win in Jammu and Kashmir
Oct 08, 2024, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In quite a contrasting picture from what was noticed in the morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to return to power for the third term in Haryana dashing the Congress' hope for a comeback.
Counting for Haryana, J&K Assembly elections to begin 8 AM
Oct 08, 2024, at 07:15 am
The counting of the votes for the highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Tuesday.
J&K Lt Guv's power to nominate 5 assembly members sparks massive row ahead of poll results tomorrow
Oct 08, 2024, at 06:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been conferred with a power to nominate five members to the assembly which has sparked a massive controversy ahead of the counting of votes on Tuesday.
Sofas, water taps, ACs missing after Tejaswi Yadav vacated official bungalow in Patna: BJP
Oct 08, 2024, at 02:22 am
Patna/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav's vacated official bungalow in Bihar's Patna has sofas, water taps, washbasins, air conditioners, lights, and beds missing, suggesting that the items have been "stolen".
AAP slams BJP after ED raids Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora's house
Oct 07, 2024, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Punjab's Ludhiana on Monday in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.
BJP demonstrates against alleged rape and murder of minor girl in West Bengal's Kultali
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:07 am
The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and party workers demonstrated against the state authorities over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Kultali under South 24 Parganas district on Sunday.
'The change Haryana was looking for': Vinesh Phogat on exit polls predicting Congress win
Oct 06, 2024, at 05:48 am
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat has said the exit polls, which indicate a win for the Congress in Haryana assembly elections, reflect the very change the people of the state had been waiting for, media reports said.
Exit polls show Congress set to unseat BJP in Haryana
Oct 06, 2024, at 04:59 am
Gurugram: The Congress is projected to gain a huge victory in Haryana, dealing a massive blow to the ruling BJP, which has been in power for the past decade in the state, according to a collection of exit polls.
Oct 06, 2024, at 04:17 am
New Delhi: The alliance between Congress and the National Conference (NC) is projected to win the most seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, according to a compilation of various exit polls, media reports said.
Oct 05, 2024, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress leaders faced massive backlash from locals at Mahishamari in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas after a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered triggering fresh public fury against the Mamata Banerjee government.
Haryana assembly elections: 36.7% voter turnout till 1 pm
Oct 05, 2024, at 07:43 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: About 36.7% of the total voters have cast their mandate till 1 pm as the assembly elections in Haryana are underway on Saturday.
Minor girl kidnapped and murdered in Bengal; locals set police camp on fire, BJP slams Mamata govt
Oct 05, 2024, at 07:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A minor girl has been allegedly kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, sparking anger among locals amid the public fury over the RG Kar case, media reports said.
Haryana assembly elections: 22.7% voter turnout till 11 am
Oct 05, 2024, at 05:55 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: About 22.7% of the total voters have cast their mandates till 11 am in the Haryana assembly elections, which are underway on Saturday.
Where do you get the power? Supreme Court slams Delhi LG over civic body panel poll call
Oct 04, 2024, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for calling elections to civic body panel poll "in glaring hurry" besides raising question on LG's jurisdiction in taking such a step, media reports said.
BJP leader Roopa Ganguly arrested after night-long dharna over Bansdroni accident in Kolkata
Oct 03, 2024, at 05:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Roopa Ganguly was on Thursday morning arrested by the Kolkata Police after her night-long dharna (sit-in protest) demanding the apprehension of the culprits in the Bansdroni incident where a class 9 student died after being hit by an excavator a day ago.