Kochi, April 18 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the marriage involving ‘viral’ Kumbh Mela star Monalisa Bhosle has deepened, with the Kochi City Police on Saturday confirming that a court order bars the arrest of the girl at the centre of the case, even as the Madhya Pradesh Police continue their probe in Kerala. Officials attached to the Kochi Commissioner office said the directive has been formally communicated to the Madhya Pradesh Police.”There is a clear court order that the girl should …
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Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will undertake a high-intensity campaign tour across Tamil Nadu on Saturday, stepping up the Congress party’s efforts ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected the same day.The Congress, a key ally in the DMK-led alliance, has been allotted 28 seats in the State.LoP Gandhi’s visit is aimed at energising party cadres and st…
Washington, April 17 (IANS) US President Donald J. Trump has congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, praising his diplomatic record and commitment to India–US ties. “Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi!” Trump said in a social media post.He pointed to Sandhu’s tenure as India’s Ambassador to the United States and his role in advancing bilateral engagement.“As a seasoned Diplomat and former Amb…
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Welcoming the court verdict in the BJP leader’s murder case linked to Congress leader and sitting MLA Vinay Kulkarni, the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said, “This is a good example of what happens when crimes are committed at the behest of politicians. Had there been no Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, the case would have been buried by the police.””Now everything has been proven and the guilty have been identified. The court has ruled that Vinay Ku…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, has unveiled extensive plans for its 75th anniversary celebrations on its foundation.The celebrations began here at the hallowed Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) Finals Hall, with a ceremonial cake-cutting in the presence of Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General, NRAI, Rajiv Bhatia, Secretary, NRAI, Jitu Rai, Khel Ratna Awardee, Mansher Singh, Arjuna…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a welcome break from the relentless heat sweeping Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), the weather took a dramatic turn on Friday afternoon, as dark clouds rolled in and a light drizzle cooled the adjoining areas.The sudden transformation — marked by gusty winds, overcast skies and scattered showers — offered much-needed respite to residents who had been reeling under intense sunshine and rising temperatures for days. Streets shimmering under harsh sunlight on…
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday played down his meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s close aide and Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Satish Jarkiholi.Amid the party facing backlash over the initiation of action against minority leaders, rapid developments are taking place within the state Congress.Jarkiholi met Shivakumar at his government residence in Kumara Park in Bengaluru on Friday morning and…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Bijendra Prasad Yadav on Friday denied that migration is an issue in the state. He maintained that people do go to different states and even countries for employment purposes.Moreover, he mentioned that the new government, under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, will prioritise industries for employment opportunities and would primarily focus on agro-based industry.During an interaction with IANS…
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that there was nothing personal in the action taken against the two minority leaders of his party for anti-party activities, as action ‘cannot be taken without direction from Delhi’. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, Deputy CM Shivakumar said, “There is nothing personal in the action taken against minority leaders. The party has its own report. When action is initi…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar has been allotted a new official residence in New Delhi following his election to the Upper House of Parliament.He will now reside at a Type-8 bungalow at 9 Sunehri Bagh, one of the most prominent addresses in Lutyens’ Delhi.The area is regarded as a high-security VIP zone, home to several top political leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Union Minister Ch…