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Congress: Centre insensitive to statehood restoration demand, will be poll issue

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The Congress welcomed the assembly polls announcement in Jammu and Kashmir but criticized the BJP-led Centre for being "insensitive" to the demand for full statehood.

28 October,2024 04:18 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Haryana Assembly elections: Ramdas Athawale's RPI(A) seeks 2 seats from BJP

RPI (A)'s Haryana unit President Ravi Sonu Kundli said that they are demanding two seats in Haryana from the BJP, and if no agreement is reached then they will field their candidates on 8-10 seats

28 October,2024 04:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

NC to prioritise lifting of AFSPA if voted to power in J-K, says Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah had pitched for the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in 2012 when he was chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state

28 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Srinagar | PTI
BJP may ally with regional parties, independents: Omar Abdullah

BJP may ally with regional parties, independents: Omar Abdullah

Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was "silent" about Apni Party and People's Conference during his speech at the BJP's manifesto launch on Friday

28 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent

If party or Arvind Kejriwal directs, will move forward, says Sanjay Singh

On the speculations of the AAP-Congress alliance, Sanjay Singh said, “Sandeep Pathak has already given a statement on this issue and Sushil Gupta has also clarified the stand that we are fully prepared and we have completed the process of selecting candidates for all seats

28 October,2024 03:59 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

'Ensure local body election in Ahmednagar conducted in 'right earnest''

A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari was hearing an appeal filed against the Bombay High Court order which declined to interfere in the petition challenging the election of a man as Chairperson of the Panchayat Samiti as reserved OBC category candidate despite the decision of this Court in Vikas Kishanrao Gawali case

17 October,2024 11:29 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Karnataka results won't affect Lok Sabha, Maharashtra elections: CM Shinde

Speaking to reporters about the Congress's victory in the southern state, Shinde said the BJP had earlier won elections in Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland, and the issues in each of these three states were different

17 October,2024 11:28 AM IST | Satara | PTI

NCP to start preparations for Maharashtra elections

The NCP is part of the ruling coalition in the state along with BJP and Shiv Sena

17 October,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar

Manipur: Woman killed after getting caught in crossfire

A 46-year-old woman was killed after getting caught in a clash between two armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, police said on Tuesday.

25 September,2024 05:05 PM IST | Imphal | PTI

West Bengal: Junior doctors' stir over RG Kar horror to continue despite SC direction

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal said they would continue their 'cease work’ to demand justice for the RG Kar hospital medic who was raped and murdered, despite Supreme Court directions to resume duties by 5 pm on Tuesday.

10 September,2024 09:58 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI

Mallikarjun Kharge: No one should retire in politics

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said there should be no retirement age in politics, and those with ideological conviction and a will to serve the people and the country should do so till their last breath.

10 September,2024 08:53 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
West Bengal: Junior doctors' stir over RG Kar horror to continue despite SC direction

West Bengal: Junior doctors' stir over RG Kar horror to continue despite SC direction

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal said they would continue their 'cease work’ to demand justice for the RG Kar hospital medic who was raped and murdered, despite Supreme Court directions to resume duties by 5 pm on Tuesday.

10 September,2024 09:58 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Mallikarjun Kharge: No one should retire in politics

Mallikarjun Kharge: No one should retire in politics

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said there should be no retirement age in politics, and those with ideological conviction and a will to serve the people and the country should do so till their last breath.

10 September,2024 08:53 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Uttar Pradesh: Forest GM warns of action against wolf rumours

Uttar Pradesh: Forest GM warns of action against wolf rumours

He warned that while they are currently issuing warnings to those spreading rumours, further action may be needed

10 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Bahraich | Agencies
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Top court voices concern of missing paperwork, instructs CBI to probe

10 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Maharashtra BJP chief Bawankule's son's car hits several vehicles in Nagpur

Maharashtra BJP chief Bawankule's son's car hits several vehicles in Nagpur

Speaking to reporters about the incident, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule admitted the Audi car was registered in the name of his son Sanket

09 September,2024 10:19 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: Assembly elections announced for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana

The Election Commission has announced that assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir in three phases from September 18, marking a significant milestone in the union territory's journey towards democratic governance after the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019. Pics/ PTI

17 October,2024 11:30 AM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Gaza situation 'foremost concern', India supports ceasefire: Jaishankar

Gaza situation 'foremost concern', India supports ceasefire: Jaishankar

Jaishankar made the remarks while speaking at the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue in the Saudi capital

09 September,2024 09:34 PM IST | Riyadh | PTI

Amit Shah to launch key initiatives to check cybercrime

Amit Shah to launch key initiatives to check cybercrime

Amit Shah will launch the initiatives of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) at the organisation's first foundation day celebration

09 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Kalindi Express hits LPG cylinder placed on track; agencies begin probe

Kalindi Express hits LPG cylinder placed on track; agencies begin probe

The damaged cylinder has been recovered. A bottle of petrol and matchboxes were also recovered from the spot, an official said

09 September,2024 08:03 PM IST | Lucknow | PTI

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi

After the meeting between President Droupadi Murmu and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, MEA spokeperson Randhir Jaiswal tweeted that the first citizen expressed her appreciation for the 'close and friendly relations' between India and the UAE, citing strong people-to-people ties

09 September,2024 07:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Kolkata rape horror: Rickshaw wallahs demand justice for Abhaya - WATCH

    Kolkata rape horror: Rickshaw wallahs demand justice for Abhaya - WATCH

    In a powerful protest, rickshaw pullers in Kolkata took to the streets to express their anger over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The Kolkata rape horror shocked people across India and sparked widespread calls for justice. The rickshaw wallahs joined the nationwide movement, demanding that the authorities take strong action against those responsible. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently looking into the case, but protests are still happening across the country, even a month after the incident. The public's outrage and demands for justice show the deep concern and solidarity felt by many. Watch video for more.

    11 September,2024 08:17 PM IST
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