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Three turncoats, one former diplomat; BJP announces six candidates from Punjab for LS Elections 2024

Mar 31, 2024

New Delhi, March 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on March 30 released its 8th list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list included 6 candidates from Punjab out of the total 13 Lok Sabha seats of the state. BJP has fielded three turncoats from Congress and AAP who were already holding the parliament seats. Ravneet Singh Bittu, who recently switched from Congress, will contest elections from Ludhiana. For Jalandhar, BJP chose former AAP Lok Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, who recently joined hands with the saffron party. Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh’s wife and former Congress MP Preneet Kaur has been fielded from Patiala. Preneet Kaur joined BJP on March 14 in the presence of National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, leader Tarun Chugh, and Sunil Jhakhar. Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been fielded from Amritsar. Famous singer Hans Raj Hans, who is the North West Delhi MP in the outgoing 17th Lok Sabha, has been fielded from Faridkot. Actor Sunny Deol has been dropped from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency and has been replaced by Dinesh Singh “Babbu”.
MS Swaminathan, father of Green Revolution, confers with India’s highest civilian honour
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MS Swaminathan, father of Green Revolution, confers with India’s highest civilian honour

Mar 30, 2024
‘Jannayak’ Karpoori Thakur conferred with Highest Civilian Award ‘Bharat Ratna’
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‘Jannayak’ Karpoori Thakur conferred with Highest Civilian Award ‘Bharat Ratna’

Mar 30, 2024
MS Swaminathan, father of Green Revolution, confers with India’s highest civilian honour
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MS Swaminathan, father of Green Revolution, confers with India’s highest civilian honour

Mar 30, 2024

‘Jannayak’ Karpoori Thakur conferred with Highest Civilian Award ‘Bharat Ratna’
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‘Jannayak’ Karpoori Thakur conferred with Highest Civilian Award ‘Bharat Ratna’

Mar 30, 2024

Funeral procession of Mukhtar Ansari commences amidst tight security
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Funeral procession of Mukhtar Ansari commences amidst tight security

Mar 30, 2024

Ghazipur (UP), Mar 30 (ANI): The funeral procession of Mukhtar Ansari, the former gangster-turned-politician, commenced from his Mohammadabad residence amidst tight security. A large...
Indian Navy comes to rescue Pakistanis; saves 23 Pak nationals from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea
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Indian Navy comes to rescue Pakistanis; saves 23 Pak nationals from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea

Mar 30, 2024

New Delhi, March 30 (ANI): The Indian Navy saved 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. The...
LS Polls 2024| BJP candidate Nitin Gadkari holds massive roadshow in Nagpur
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LS Polls 2024| BJP candidate Nitin Gadkari holds massive roadshow in Nagpur

Mar 30, 2024

Nagpur (Maharashtra), March 30 (ANI): Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nagpur constituency Nitin Gadkari held a massive roadshow in Nagpur Central area on...
“Difficult to express in words…” Family members elated as Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna
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“Difficult to express in words…” Family members elated as Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Mar 30, 2024

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): The family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur expressed their happiness and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for...
"Kukarmon ka ant hona hi tha" Ex-DGPs recount gangster Mukhtar Ansari's terror in Uttar Pradesh
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"Kukarmon ka ant hona hi tha" Ex-DGPs recount gangster Mukhtar Ansari's terror in Uttar Pradesh

Mar 29, 2024

New Delhi, March 29, (ANI): Uttar Pradesh former DGPs Prakash Singh and Vikram Singh on March 29, reacted to the Death of Gangster-Turned-Politician Mukhtar...
“Justice has been served…” Late Krishnanand Rai’s wife on Mukhtar Ansari’s death
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“Justice has been served…” Late Krishnanand Rai’s wife on Mukhtar Ansari’s death

Mar 29, 2024

Varanasi (UP), Mar 29 (ANI): Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away on Mar 28 due to cardiac arrest. Mukhtar Ansari breathed his last at Banda...
‘Hope everyone’s rights protected…’ UN reacts to Kejriwal’s arrest, Congress’ bank account freeze
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‘Hope everyone’s rights protected…’ UN reacts to Kejriwal’s arrest, Congress’ bank account freeze

Mar 29, 2024

New Delhi, March 29 (ANI): Answering questions on the Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress’ allegations of freezing of bank account...
"He bought light machine gun" Ex-DSP who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari recounts gangster's terror
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"He bought light machine gun" Ex-DSP who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari recounts gangster's terror

Mar 29, 2024

Lucknow (UP), Mar 29 (ANI): Shailendra Singh, a former Uttar Pradesh DSP, spoke to ANI following the death of Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari on March...
“19 March Ko Khane Me…” Mukhtar Ansari’s son smells conspiracy in father’s death
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“19 March Ko Khane Me…” Mukhtar Ansari’s son smells conspiracy in father’s death

Mar 29, 2024

Banda (UP), Mar 29 (ANI): Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away on Mar 28 following a cardiac arrest. Mukhtar Ansari took his last breath at...
Mukhtar Ansari dead | Update | UP Police on alert | Flag march
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Mukhtar Ansari dead | Update | UP Police on alert | Flag march

Mar 29, 2024

Ghazipur (UP), March 28 (ANI): Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away at Banda Medical College Hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh on March 28. As per...
Watch: First flight of the made in India LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft
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Watch: First flight of the made in India LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft

Mar 28, 2024

New Delhi, March 28 (ANI): In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft...
“Attack on judiciary will not be tolerated…” Over 600 Lawyers write to CJI expressing concerns
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“Attack on judiciary will not be tolerated…” Over 600 Lawyers write to CJI expressing concerns

Mar 28, 2024

New Delhi, March 28 (ANI): A group of prominent lawyers including Harish Salve and Bar Council of India Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra have...
Arvind Kejriwal produced before Rouse Avenue Court, claims liquor case a 'political conspiracy'
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Arvind Kejriwal produced before Rouse Avenue Court, claims liquor case a 'political conspiracy'

Mar 28, 2024

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, was taken to the Rouse Avenue Court on...
Young librarian Shahida Khaliq establishes libraries for students of Handwara, Kupwara in Kashmir
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Young librarian Shahida Khaliq establishes libraries for students of Handwara, Kupwara in Kashmir

Mar 28, 2024

Kupwara (J&K), March 28 (ANI): Shahida Khaliq, a dedicated librarian pursuing her Master's degree, has exemplified remarkable initiative by establishing two reading room cum...