Highlights: Corrupt person, howsoever big, will face action, says PM Modi

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5:31 PM

Meerut is land of revolution and revolutionaries, gave leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh: PM Modi

''Meerut is land of revolution and revolutionaries, gave leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh to nation,'' said PM Modi at poll rally.

 

5:18 PM

2024 LS election is not just for making a government but to make 'Viksit Bharat': PM

''2024 Lok Sabha election is not just for making a government but to make 'Viksit Bharat','' said PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

 

5:16 PM

When India will become third largest economy, poverty will be eradicated: Modi

''When India will become third largest economy, poverty will be eradicated, middle class will provide strength to counter,'' said PM Modi at Meerut rally.

 

5:07 PM

Some people rattled because I am taking action against corruption: PM Modi

Some people are rattled because I am taking action against corruption: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

4:58 PM

I am fighting against corruption, that is why corrupt are behind bars today: PM Modi

I am fighting against corruption, that is why the corrupt are behind bars today: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

 

4:57 PM

Corrupt person will face action: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut

Corrupt person, howsoever big, will face action: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

4:55 PM

Advani's life full of sacrifice, tenacity, dedication, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said former deputy prime minister L K Advani remained selflessly dedicated to national welfare and social upliftment throughout his life. Expressing happiness over the BJP patriarch being conferred with Bharat Ratna, Shah also said that Advani's life is full of sacrifice, tenacity and dedication and is an unlimited source of strength and inspiration to crores of people.

4:47 PM

Infosys to receive Rs 6,329 crore tax refund from I-T department

Infosys expects a refund of Rs 6,329 crore from the Income Tax Department, the country's second largest IT services company said. It also informed the stock exchanges about tax demand to the tune of Rs 2,763 crore, citing various assessment orders. Infosys Ltd said it has received orders from the Income Tax Department for assessment years 07-08 to 15-16, 17-18, and 18-19 during the quarter.

4:23 PM

I-T, CBI also detected Rs 45 cr kickback used in AAP Goa poll campaign: ED

The money trail of the alleged Rs 45 crore kickbacks generated from the Delhi excise policy "scam" and used for the 2022 Goa election campaign by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as claimed by the Enforcement Directorate, has also been "substantiated" by the CBI and the Income-Tax department in their separate investigations, according to documents filed in court. A wide network of Hawala operators and 'Angadiyas' are also being investigated by the ED in this case where it recently arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and claimed he and his political outfit are liable to be prosecuted in the alleged laundering of these funds.

4:05 PM

LS polls: Election officials search former Telangana CM KCR's bus

As part of poll duty, election officials on Sunday inspected the bus in which former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao was traveling during his visit to Suryapet district, about 170 km from here. Telangana will vote for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on May 13 for which the Model Code Conduct (MCC) is currently in place.

3:50 PM

BJP complains to election officials on political activities in offices of K'taka ministers, MLAs

The BJP on Sunday complained to the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, regarding the continued political activities in the offices of ministers and MLAs of the Congress government in the state. A delegation of BJP leaders led by party MLA and former Minister S Suresh Kumar have asked for Ministers and legislators to be barred from carrying out any political activity in government buildings.

3:42 PM

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP stalwart L K Advani

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence here on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X. Prime Minister Modi sat next to Advani as the President honoured the veteran leader with Bharat Ratna.

3:24 PM

Zomato gets tax demand order of Rs 23.26 crore

Zomato on Sunday said it has received a tax demand, interest, along with penalty, to the tune of Rs 23.26 crore from the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka. The online food delivery platform said it will appeal against the order before the appropriate authority.

3:07 PM

Tyranny won't work, can't keep Delhi CM behind bars for long: Sunita Kejriwal at 'INDIA' bloc rally

''Tyranny won't work and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal cannot be kept behind bars for long,'' said Sunita Kejriwal, reading out her husband's message from Enforcement Directorate custody at the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally here on Sunday. In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister. "The BJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Kejriwal. Should he resign? Is his arrest justified? He is a 'sher' (lion). They won't be able to keep him behind bars for long," she said.

2:52 PM

'An attack on democracy & the Constitution,' NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar on ED's arrest of political leaders

'This government (central government) has arrested the Delhi CM, Jharkhand CM and also put many other leaders from different states in jail,'  NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar said during the INDIA bloc 'Maha rally'. He firther remarked that 'this action is an attack on democracy and the Constitution. It is our responsibility to save it.''