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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's PA assaulted me, alleges AAP MP Swati Maliwal; BJP reacts

New Delhi/IBNS: In a startling claim, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal has alleged she was assaulted by the Personal Assistant or PA to Delhi Chief Minister and the head of her party, Arvind Kejriwal, media reports said.

Vote for AAP to keep me out of jail: Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi voters

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is out in an interim jail in the liquor policy case, has urged the voters to cast their mandates in favour of the AAP to keep him out of the prison.

Delhi Police finds 'nothing suspicious' in bomb threat mails to airport, hospitals

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police has found "nothing suspicious" in the bomb threat mails sent to the airport and a few hospitals on Sunday afternoon, media reports said.

India to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for Chabahar Port today: Report

New Delhi/IBNS: In a big diplomatic outreach to Tehran, India is in all likelihood to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for the management of the Chabahar Port on Monday, a report by Economic Times said.

PoK residents seek India's help for independence amid New Delhi's outspoken stance on the restive region

New Delhi/Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents have sought help from India amid Islamabad's crackdown on the protesters, who took to streets against the price rise in New Delhi's hostile neighbour, media reports said.

Lok Sabha elections: Modi offers prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Bihar

Patna/IBNS: Amid the ongoing fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Bihar.

Maldives Minister Ghassan Maumoon says country's pilots are not capable to operate three aircraft donated by India

A day after the last Indian personnel left the island nation, Maldives’s Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has admitted that its military pilots are not capable of operating the three aircraft donated by India.

Lok Sabha polls: Srinagar voting for first time in major polls since the abrogation of special status in 2019

Amid tight security arrangements, people are voting in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar seat, the first major polling taking place in the region since special status was abrogated by the BJP government on August 5, 2019 and the erstwhile state was also downgraded into two union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Voting in fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls currently underway

As many as 17.7 crore people are expected to cast their votes in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections which is currently underway on Monday across 96 seats spread over nine states and a Union Territory.

Canadian airport gold heist case: Indian-origin man Archit Grover arrested

Peel Regional Police have said an Indian-origin man was arrested in Canada in connection with multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport.

Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity, improved healthcare if AAP wins 2024 elections

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is out on interim bail after 50 days of judicial custody in the Delhi liquor policy case, Sunday promised free electricity and improved healthcare if voted to power.

'Is he a PM candidate?' Smriti Irani questions Rahul Gandhi's acceptance of offer to debate PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Smriti Irani took a dig at Rahul Gandhi following his acceptance of an invitation to debate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on crucial election issues asking if the Congress leader is a PM candidate of INDIA alliance.

Massive protests, civil unrest break in PoK; activists chant 'Azadi' as they clash with police

Srinagar/IBNS: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been hit by civilian unrest that prompted a massive crackdown by the authorities to quell protests across the region.

Canada arrests fourth Indian in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case

Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian authorities Saturday arrested a fourth Indian national for his suspected role in the murder of separatist leader Khalistan Hardeep Singh Nijjar, media reports said.

Out on interim bail, Arvind Kejriwal reveals why he didn't resign as Delhi CM despite massive pressure

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday addressed his first press conference and held roadshows for the Lok Sabha election campaign after coming out from jail following his 50-day stay in custody in connection with the now-scrapped liquor policy.

Lok Sabha polls: Congress promises to boost manufacturing to 20% of GDP in next 5 years

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said his party is committed to transforming the nation into a manufacturing powerhouse, outlining the goal of increasing the manufacturing sector's contribution to the GDP from 14% to 20% in the next five years.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Mehbooba Mufti alleges Section 144 clamped in Pulwama to obstruct her poll campaign

Pulwama (Jammu Kashmir): PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has alleged that the local administration imposed Section 144 in Pulwama district two days ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and detained her party workers were detained by the authorities, media reports said.

Maneka Gandhi reveals why Varun Gandhi was denied election ticket by BJP: Report

New Delhi: BJP leader and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has revealed why her son and sitting Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi has been denied a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, media reported.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rahul Gandhi formally accepts invitation for debate with PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday officially agreed to participate in a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Lok Sabha elections.

'No need to be happy, Modiji will become PM even after 75': Amit Shah dismisses Kejriwal's claim on PM Modi's retirement

Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday rubbished Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that PM Modi will retire from active politics on his birthday September 17, this year, as he will turn 75 years.

Madhya Pradesh: Congress urges Indore voters to press NOTA after candidate crossed over to BJP

Indore: Congress has launched a full-blown campaign, urging voters to press the NOTA button after its candidate defected and joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

India-EU relations are consequential not only for us but for the world, says S Jaishankar after attending Europe Day event in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope that the partnership between India and the European Union will grow further in the upcoming days.

'Modi finished BJP veterans' careers, will replace Yogi Adityanath too if...': Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/IBNS: In a big claim a day after he walked out of Tihar jail on interim bail in the liquor policy case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will replace his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath with someone new in post if the saffron camp wins the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Regional parties will form next govt, NDA or INDIA will have to support it: KCR's big claim

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has claimed the regional parties in the country will form the next central government leaving no other choice for the national coalitions- NDA or INDIA- to join them, media reports said.

Centre notifies Inter-Services Organisations Act in major military overhaul

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has notified Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, in one step towards the Unified Theatre Commands, media reports said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, out on interim bail, offers prayers at Hanuman Mandir

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday offered prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place here, a day after getting an interim bail in the liquor policy case, media reports said.

Karnataka: BJP leader who flagged Prajwal Revanna's 'sex scandal' arrested

Bengaluru/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader G Devaraje Gowda, who flagged the alleged sexual abuse of suspended JDS leader Prajwal Revanna, was taken into custody by police in connection with a sexual assault case on Friday night, media reports said.

India's telecom department directs to block 28,200 mobile handsets

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police have joined hands to curb the misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds.

Haryana crisis: Congress submits memorandum to Governor demanding dismissal of BJP's 'minority' government

The Congress in Haryana has submitted a memorandum to the Governor and demanded the dismissal of the 'minority' BJP government which lost its majority after three independent MLAs withdrew their support.

EC responds strongly to Mallikarjun Kharge's allegations on voter turnout figure, calls them 'baseless'

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission has reacted strongly to Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to INDIA allies alleging discrepancies in voter turnout data and accused the Congress leader of making 'baseless' allegations "create confusion, misdirection and impediments in the conduct of free and fair polls".