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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.

BJP celebrates Haryana victory, highlights J&K performance; Congress calls Haryana results a 'defeat of democracy'

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.

UK-based MATV condemns Pakistan-sponsored pro-Khalistan extremism

Oct 09, 2024, at 12:36 am

In a fervent broadcast during the “Gurdwara MiriPiri” program on September 20, UK-based MATV delivered a robust condemnation of Pakistan-sponsored pro-Khalistan elements, specifically targeting the actions and influence of SFJ Chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Gatka: A martial art from Punjab gaining global popularity

Oct 09, 2024, at 12:33 am

In the heart of Punjab, where golden fields of wheat stretch under the vast sky, lies a tradition as vibrant and enduring as the land itself: Gatka, the ancient martial art of the Sikhs.

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.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Vientiane for ASEAN-India and East Asia summits

Oct 09, 2024, at 12:03 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit  Vientiane, Lao PDR, to attend the   21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit this week, MEA said on Tuesday.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Mass resignation by 50 RG Kar senior doctors amid junior medics' 'fast unto death' protests

Oct 08, 2024, at 09:16 pm

Kolkata: About 50 senior faculty members at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital stepped down in a mass resignation on Tuesday escalating the protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, media reports said.

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.

Omar Abdullah will be Jammu and Kashmir CM, announces Farooq Abdullah as NC-Cong win is certain

Oct 08, 2024, at 07:38 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has announced his son and party leader Omar Abdullah will become the next Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister as the NC-Congress alliance is set for a sweeping victory in the union territory.

Haryana poll results: Wrestler-turned-Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat set for a win

Oct 08, 2024, at 07:28 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who fought the Haryana assembly elections on Congress' candidate, is set for a win on her poll debut.

There is one India: Canada aims to evolve from Khalistan shadow with respect for South Asian giant's 'territorial integrity'

Oct 08, 2024, at 07:24 pm

Ottawa/New Delhi/IBNS: In a major outreach to India after repeated faceoffs over the Khalistan issue, Canada has declared to respect India's "territorial integrity" leaving behind the sour diplomatic relation in the backdrop of the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepts invitation to visit Maldives next year

Oct 08, 2024, at 03:55 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted President Mohamed Muizzu's invitation to visit Maldives for a state visit next year, a top government official confirmed on Monday.

Assembly poll results: BJP marches ahead in Haryana, Congress leading in Jammu and Kashmir

Oct 08, 2024, at 03:51 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party crawled back to take a slender lead over Congress in Haryana where counting of votes for the Assembly polls is currently going on Tuesday.

Joint task force on investments meeting: India, UAE leaders discuss ways to strengthen trade, bilateral bond

Oct 08, 2024, at 03:30 pm

The 12th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) took place in Mumbai on Monday when leaders discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral and trade relationship between the two nations.

Assembly polls: Congress takes comfortable lead in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana

Oct 08, 2024, at 03:04 pm

The Congress is marching ahead in both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana where the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently taking place on Tuesday.

Assembly polls: Congress takes early lead in Haryana, BJP ahead in Jammu and Kashmir

Oct 08, 2024, at 02:21 pm

The Congress took early leads in Haryana while Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing tough competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress as the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently undergoing on Tuesday.

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.

Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit family's kitchen, enjoys 'spicy meal'

Oct 08, 2024, at 04:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday visited a "Dalit kitchen" during his recent visit to Maharashtra's Kolhapur as he was curious to know "what they eat, how they cook and its social and political significance".

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".

President Muizzu visiting India: New Delhi announces currency-swap agreement to help Maldives

Oct 07, 2024, at 10:56 pm

India on Monday extended support to Maldive's economy in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement, officials said on Monday.

Explosion at coal mine in Bengal's Birbhum kills 5

Oct 07, 2024, at 09:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Five people died after an explosion took place at a coal mine in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, media reports said.

RG Kar case: Civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy is the main accused, says CBI chargesheet

Oct 07, 2024, at 09:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation has named arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in the first chargesheet which was on Monday filed in the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Unmanageable gatherings should be avoided: DMK MP Kanimozhi on 5 deaths after IAF show in Chennai

Oct 07, 2024, at 09:08 pm

Chennai/IBNS: DMK MP Kanimozhi has discouraged the Indian Air Force's bid to draw a massive gathering of 15 lakh spectators at its air show during which five people died due to a suspected heat stroke at Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.

India has always played the first responder for Maldives: PM Modi

Oct 07, 2024, at 07:56 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on India's ties with Maldives stating New Delhi has always been the "first responder" for Male.

No cause for concern: Ratan Tata on rumours over his health condition

Oct 07, 2024, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Industrialist Ratan Tata has dispelled the concern over his health condition triggered by his hospitalisation in Mumbai.