The Meghalaya Election Department has entered Limca Book of Records for the formation of the biggest human logo comprising young voters in the state, an official said on Tuesday. The logo formation was part of Mission Unite (U and I towards Enrolment) as part of the Special drive to enroll[Read More…]
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17 opposition parties to hold nationwide protests on Demonetisation anniversary
At least 17 Opposition parties have decided to hold a nationwide protest to corner the BJP by bringing up the issues of demonetisation and problems faced by the people, just ahead of the Gujarat and Himachal assembly elections. The protest is likely to be held on and around the first[Read More…]
Esha Deol names newborn daughter Radhya
Bollywood actress, Esha Deol, daughter of veteran actors, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, has named her newborn girl, Radhya. The baby was born on October 20. Her name Radhya is derived from Radha, read a statement issued on behalf of the family. “We are very happy to announce that our daughter[Read More…]
Rumours of Hardik Patel meeting Rahul Gandhi set tongues wagging in Gujarat
The already heated up political atmosphere in Gujarat got curiouser amid rumours that Congress vice president, Rahul Gandhi quietly met Patidar agitation spearhead, Hardik Patel, who has been maintaining that he would not join the opposition and his fight was against the ruling BJP. After local Gujarati TV channels splashed[Read More…]
Gujarat bribery row: Congress seeks court-monitored probe
The Congress on Monday demanded a court-monitored probe into allegations levelled by a Patidar leader from north Gujarat that he was offered Rs 1 crore to join the Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Gujarat. Narendra Patel of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) led by Hardik Patel, claimed on Sunday[Read More…]
Gujarat can never be bought: Rahul Gandhi on BJP ‘buying’ Patidar leaders
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi on Monday took on the ruling party saying, Gujarat is priceless and can never be bought, a day after Patidar leader from north Gujarat, Narendra Patel alleged that the BJP had tried to buy him. “Gujarat is priceless. It has never been bought. It can never[Read More…]
Gujarat assembly polls: Samajwadi Party to contest five seats; will back Congress in others
The Samajwadi Party will contest five Assembly seats in Gujarat and will back the Congress in the other seats, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday. Akhilesh also told the media that the party had decided not to weaken other strong contenders in the state. Taking a[Read More…]
UP to promote religious tourism; MP-UP border to be declared free zone to visit Chitrakoot: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh is committed to promoting religious tourism in the state, said chief minister, Yogi Adityanath on Monday after undertaking a five-kilometre-long ‘parikrama’ of the Kamadgiri temple at Chitrakoot. On the second day of his visit to Chitrakoot, CM Adityanath took many by surprise when he decided to walk the[Read More…]
Demonetisation, GST may ruin wedding season business: ASSOCHAM
Demonetisation along with recently introduced Goods and Service Tax (GST) may impact the business of upcoming wedding season, which is starting from November, by 10-15 per cent, said industry chamber, ASSOCHAM on Monday. Wedding services like marriage hall booking, tent booking, confectionery services and photography are expected to get impacted.[Read More…]
Beware: These traits may make people dislike you in no time!
While we put all the effort to get liked by people around us, the bitter truth is – we cannot please everyone. So, no matter how much we try, we end up saying things that make people dislike us in no time. However, all we can do is – avoid[Read More…]
Facebook, Linkedin a major cause behind rising divorce cases?
Technology is enabling couples to have multiple affairs online, said divorce lawyers. In fact, companies have noticed a drift in increasing infidelity with some spouses having up to five affairs at a time. According to an article in The Daily Mail, methods of communication range from messaging and dating apps[Read More…]
Bihar, Maharashtra among top five states to receive most complaints under RTI
Bihar is among the top three states where the response to information in the first appeal either does not come or is insufficient as per the data on the number of second appeals and complaints filed at information commissions. This shows that the bureaucracy is unwilling to act unless it[Read More…]
Rakesh Asthana becomes CBI Special Director; Gurbachan Singh new IB Special Director
The government on Sunday has promoted senior IPS officers, Rakesh Asthana and Gurbachan Singh as special directors of the central bureau of Investigation (CBI) and intelligence bureau (IB) respectively in a key bureaucratic reshuffle. While officers Deepak Kumar Mishra and Sudeep Lakhtakia have been elevated as special DG in the[Read More…]
Even if BJP bestow entire RBI, I will not be bought over: Patidar leader Narendra Patel
Patidar leader, Narendra Patel has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to buy him while showing portions of currency notes during a press conference on Sunday. The development comes just a day after two Patidar leaders joined the ruling party. Patel said Patidar leader Varun Patel who joined[Read More…]
Gujarat Assembly polls 2017: Rahul Gandhi to begin his three-day visit today
Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi will begin his three-day visit to Gujarat on Monday, a day when the Election Commission of India (ECI) may broadcast the poll schedule for crucial Gujarat Assembly polls 2017. He will address a rally arranged by Alpesh Thakore, the President of OBC, SC, ST Ekta Manch[Read More…]
Five people beaten by cow vigilantes chanting ‘jai hanuman’ in Faridabad
The self-styled cow vigilantes beat five people in Faridabad on doubt of carrying beef on Saturday in yet another incident. The vigilantes also thrashed an auto driver while chanting ‘Jai Hanuman’, reported News18.com. The report also claimed that the police booked the victim for allegedly smuggling beef. However, no case[Read More…]
Tumhari Sulu trailer out: Vidya as a seducing RJ will surely win your hearts!
Days after posters, the much-awaited trailer of Tumhari Sulu has been out. The film is a slice-of-life comedy-drama, directed by noted ad filmmaker Suresh Triveni. Starring Vidya Balan in a pivotal role, the film is from the producers of “Neerja” and “Hindi Medium.” The Movie is releasing globally on 17 November.[Read More…]
Special Rajdhani between Delhi-Mumbai: Travel time reduced with flat increase in fares
The Indian Railways will launch a special Rajdhani train between two metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai from Monday. The special Rajdhani will reduce the travel time by two hours and will not have the flexi-fare system. The train will run from Delhi on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 4.15 pm.[Read More…]
Mughalsarai railway station renamed as Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay railway station
Uttar Pradesh’s Mughalsarai railway station has been renamed as Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay railway station on Saturday. Noted Jan Sangh leader, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya was found dead in a mysterious situation near Mughalsarai station in February 1968. Mughalsarai is one of the oldest railway junctions in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister, Adityanath[Read More…]
Pranab Mukherjee had every reason to be disappointed when I was chosen PM: Manmohan Singh
Former prime minister, Manmohan Singh has said that Pranab Mukherjee was the “most qualified to become the prime minister” when he was chosen for the position and Mukherjee had every reason to feel a grievance then. Singh was talking at the launch of Mukherjee’s book ‘The Coalition Years‘. Singh also[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi to take over as Congress chief soon: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president, Sonia Gandhi on Saturday hinted that the promotion of Rahul Gandhi as the party chief could be done “soon”. “Soon it will be done,” she said after repeatedly being asked by the reporters. Presently, Gandhi is the vice-president of the party and will be elevated to the president.[Read More…]
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s missing WagonR found in Ghaziabad
The blue WagonR of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, which was stolen on October 12, from outside the government’s headquarters in the capital, has been recovered from Ghaziabad. Kejriwal, who does not share good ties with the police that reports to the centre, asked them about where it’s “dhyan” or attention[Read More…]
UP: Tail of lizard found in meal led 90 students to fall sick in Mirzapur school
Around 90 students fell sick in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district after consuming the contaminated meal. Initially, they complained of abdominal pain and vomiting after eating following which they were admitted to the Vindhyachal health center. Around 45 students’ condition turned serious and they were referred to another hospital. “Some students[Read More…]
PM to visit Bihar today; will lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 3,700 cr
PM Modi will visit Bihar on Saturday to address the centenary celebrations of Patna University and is expected to lay foundation stones for four projects under the Namami Gange Programme along with four national highway projects in Mokama. He will also address a public gathering. The four sewerage projects are[Read More…]
Chandigarh stalking case: Court charges Vikas Barala with abduction, stalking
A Chandigarh local court on Friday has charged Vikas Barala, the son of Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief and his friend Ashish with abduction, wrongfully restraining, and stalking in Chandigarh stalking case. Recently, the case caught national attention and raises questions over women safety. The court of judicial magistrate first[Read More…]