MVA cries foul as top BJP leader accused of 'cash-dole' in Palghar, oppn seeks action

MVA cries foul as top BJP leader accused of 'cash-dole' in Palghar, oppn seeks action

In a dramatic development, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was allegedly found distributing cash to some people even as the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) raised an uproar demanding action, here on Tuesday. The BJP Central and the state unit have vehemently denied the incident which snowballed into a huge political storm barely 24 hours before the November 20 Assembly elections. 6 days ago
Delhi minister writes to Centre, requests NOC for cloud seeding

Delhi Govt seeks Centre's NOC for cloud seeding

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Centre to intervene and approve artificial rain through cloud seeding as an emergency measure to combat the severe pollution crisis in the national capital. 6 days ago
BJP protests alarming pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation. 6 days ago
PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai

Modi pays tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. 6 days ago
Wanted in over 50 cases, slain Maoist Vikram Gowda opposed govt's reform efforts

Slain Maoist leader Vikram Gowda Wanted in over 50 cases

Vikram Gowda, one of the most wanted Maoists killed in an encounter with the police, had more than 50 cases against him in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He had always opposed the state government's efforts to reform Maoists and bring them to the mainstream, said officials here on Tuesday. 6 days ago