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J&K polls: BJP trims list, retains 15 candidates for first phase

Hours after issuing a list of 44 candidates for the J&K Assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew it and released a new one with only 15 candidates for the first phase.

Aug 26, 2024

J&K polls: BJP's list of 40 star campaigners released, PM Modi to lead campaign

The Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled the names of its 40 star campaigners who will hit the ground running for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections,

Aug 26, 2024

PM assures Tripura CM of all help to flood-ravaged state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again assured Tripura Chief Minister of all support in dealing with the devastating floods, rains and landslides.

Aug 26, 2024

Protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence over attack on journalists in Telangana

The protesting scribes from Telangana waved placards and posters to highlight multiple incidents of violence on the fraternity and also the state government's 'apathy' in such cases.

Aug 26, 2024

Move to placate agitating groups: MHA announces creation of five districts in Ladakh

After announcing the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs instructed the UT administration to set up a committee to evaluate various aspects of creating new administrative units.

Aug 26, 2024

Rajnath Singh interacts with diaspora in US

On the concluding day of his US tour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, where he interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, describing them as a "living bridge" between India and the United States.

Aug 26, 2024

BJP withdraws first list of 44 candidates in J&K, releases fresh one with 15 nominees

Without giving any solid reason, the BJP high command withdrew the list of candidates for 44 assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Now list for the second and third phases of elections will be issued after some "ratification".

Aug 26, 2024

J&K polls: With big names missing in BJP's first list, 'reworked' second list likely soon

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released the first list of 44 candidates for the three-phase Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, however, it was withdrawn soon after.

Aug 26, 2024

Darshan's 'party life' in jail: Liquor, non-vegetarian dishes and more on demand

Amid the controversy over photos of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, sources have said that he was provided with his choicest non-vegetarian dishes, liquor, bedding facilities and the freedom to meet his associates.

Aug 26, 2024

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah orders to shift Darshan, others to different jails, seeks report

Facing flak over the video showing preferential treatment to actor Darshan in prison, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed authorities to transfer the accused actor and his associates to different jails.

Aug 26, 2024

J&K Elections: BJP's list of 44 candidates includes 8 from Kashmir

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday issued its first list of 44 candidates for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 26, 2024

Agitating Ladakhi groups seek BJP's support to resume dialogue with Union Government

On Saturday Leh Apex Body announced a month-long Leh to Delhi foot march to mount pressure on the Centre for resumption of the stalled talks.

Aug 26, 2024

Omar asks PDP to withdraw candidates, support NC in Assembly elections [Here's Why]

Charging PDP with copying NC's agenda, Omar Abdullah said that when the main agenda of both parties is the same there is no need for Mehbooba Mufti to field her candidates.

Aug 26, 2024

Rahul Gandhi questions missing Dalits in Miss India contest, BJP counters; Times Group silent

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday came down on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'demand' for inclusion of Dalits, backward classes and those from OBC classes in beauty pageants like Miss India and said that such proposal can come from a person with 'Bal Budhi'.

Aug 26, 2024

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiva Gopal Mishra explains

The Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), the body representing Central government employees on Sunday lauded the newly launched Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by the Modi government and also shed light on how it was better than the previous pension schemes including OPS and NPS.

Aug 25, 2024