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2:04 PM

General Elections news update: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, representing the BJP, will take on Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) President Lurinjyoti Gogoi for the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat.

1:07 PM

News update: K Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9 in liquor policy case

A Delhi court has fixed April 1 as the date for hearing on interim bail petition moved by K Kavitha.

1:01 PM

News update: Kiren Rijiju files nomination from Arunachal Pradesh

On 20th March, Union minister Kiren Rijiju was  given additional charge of Ministry of Food and Processing Industries following the resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Council of ministers. 

12:21 PM

Delhi liquor policy case: 'Not a money laundering case, it is a political laundering case,' says K Kavitha

12:03 PM

News update: ED seeks 14-day custody for BRS leader Kavitha in liquor policy case

11:56 AM

Delhi liquor policy case: BRS leader K Kavitha brought to Rouse Avenue Court by ED officials

11:46 AM

Baloch militants attack Pak naval base in Balochistan, 6 killed by security forces

Armed Baloch militants tried to infiltrate PNS Siddique Naval Air Base, one of the main naval air bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province, but security personnel  foiled the attack and killed at least six of them. The attack on Monday night took place in Turbat district.

11:31 AM

Will move Supreme Court for flood relief from Centre: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Chief Minister MK Stalin said the state government is planning to move the Supreme Court to ensure the state gets the relief fund from the central government, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even console the flood-affected people of the state during his poll campaign in Tamil Nadu. “Voting for the BJP is voting against the development of Tamil Nadu,” he said, while taking part in the public meeting organised in Nanguneri.

10:56 AM

News update: BJP to go solo in Lok Sabha elections in Punjab

BJP Punjab state chief Sunil Jakhar today stated the party would contest the Lok Sabha polls alone in the state and would not form an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). "This decision was taken based on the opinion of the people and party workers in the state. The decision was taken keeping in mind the welfare of farmers and businessmen," Jakhar said in a post on social media platform X.

10:33 AM

Congress chief Kharge condemns China's remark on Arunachal Pradesh

10:30 AM

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari admitted to hospital

After he complained of abdominal pain, gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari lodged in Banda jail was admitted to the Rani Durgawati Medical College, Banda this morning.

10:26 AM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issues 2nd order from jail, this time on health department

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 26 issued the second order from jail, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said. Arvind Kejriwal, who is in the custody of Enforcement Directorate (ED), issued an order for the health department, a party spokespersons said. 

10:22 AM

Congress asks for withdrawal of Abhijit Gangopadhyay's candidature after his Godse remark

The Congress has asked for the withdrawal of BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay's Lok Sabha candidature over his remark of being unable to choose between Gandhi and Godse.

9:54 AM

News update: Probe agency summons Dinesh Bobhate in an alleged money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Dinesh Bobhate, a close aide of Uddhav faction leader Anil Desai, in an alleged money laundering case. Bhobate has been instructed to remain present before the ED this week, reported ANI.

9:50 AM

Delhi weather update: Light rain likely in national capital, minimum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius

Delhi registered a minimum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, with the weather office predicting light rain. The humidity recorded at 8:30 am was 70 per cent. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 34 degrees Celsius.