Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other opposition parties of being part of a conspiracy by anti-India forces abroad to weaken the country by defaming its armed forces and institutions.“Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and INDIA alliance parties are acting as tools of foreign powers,” BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu…
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi‘s “vote chori” allegations drew reminder notices Sunday from the chief electoral officers of three states, with Haryana and Maharashtra seeking affidavits under oath, and Karnataka asking for documents in a specific case involving a woman who publicly disputed his claim that she voted twice in 2024 LS olls.“On inquiry, Shakun Rani…
A technical error led to cricketer Rajat Patidar’s mobile number being reassigned to Manish Bisi in Gariaband, resulting in calls from cricket stars like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. RAIPUR: A technical glitch resulted in international cricketer Rajat Patidar’s mobile number being allotted to a youth in Gariaband district, leading to a flurry of…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Sunday informed Supreme Court that there was no provision in the Representation of the People Act or relevant rules mandating sharing details of preparation, publication or names of people deleted from the draft electoral roll with anyone, including petitioners before SC, except political parties.“The statutory framework does not require EC…
NAGPUR: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday asked NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar whether he had used the services of “vote-riggers”, a day after Pawar alleged that two unidentified persons had offered him and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi “guaranteed” victory in 160 out of 288 seats in the assembly polls last year.“You (Pawar) are responsible citizens….
Lucknow: MLA Rajeshwar Singh fulfilled his promise to senior citizens by organising a pilgrimage to Ayodhya for 60 devotees, primarily elderly women. This initiative, part of the ‘Ramrath-Shravan Ayodhya Yatra’, marked its 45th successful journey on Sunday. The journey, which provided free transportation, meals, and other necessities, was a response to a request made on…
VIJAYAPURA: “Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara,” the teacher’s voice trails off after chanting the Sanskrit verse in clear, flawless diction. Then, he goes on to ask students their name, and about their village, town or taluk and they promptly give replies in Sanskrit. He corrects any grammatical error. He winds up the language…
Lucknow: The state govt has launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in 195 blocks across 27 districts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027. During the campaign, health workers will visit households to distribute medicines till Aug 28. Public representatives in the participating districts marked the launch by taking the medication themselves. The campaign involves…
NEW DELHI: Air India’s upgrade of its legacy widebody fleet has been delayed again. The airline now hopes to complete the task by October 2028, about a year longer than the five-year plan announced earlier. Supply chain constraints since Covid have delayed Tata’s $400 million fleet retrofit programme for “delivering a world class flying experience…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly Speaker Satish Mahana requested leaders of all the parties to cooperate in the smooth conduct of the monsoon session beginning Monday.“Dialogue and positive discussions strengthen democracy within the parliamentary system. As the largest legislative assembly in the country, its proceedings set an example for other legislatures,” Mahana said. He appealed…
