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ISSUE WOULD BE LOCAL VERSUS OUTSIDER: RAI

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, who has once again been named as the party candidate from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said on Sunday there will be a direct contest between the INDIA bloc and the NDA, and the issue of \"local versus outsider\" will also figure prominently in the Lok Sabha polls on the seat.

Cong, AAP team up to take on BJP in Gujarat

The Congress-Aam Aadmi Party tie-up in Gujarat is hoping to challenge the electoral hegemony of the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, while the ruling party is confident the opposition alliance will not affect its prospects.

Vedanta touts $6 bn investment pipeline as growth driver

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd will invest USD 6 billion across businesses that span from aluminium and zinc to iron ore, steel and oil and gas as it looks to add at least USD 2.5 billion to annual EBITDA, its executives said in an investor meeting.

Global cues, FII activity to guide mkts in holiday-shortened week

Equity markets will remain closed on Monday for Holi and on Friday for Good Friday

INDIA AIMS FOR 30% OF ALL CAR SALES TO BE ELECTRIC BY 2030

Demand for EVs is booming, driven by govt incentives, reducing battery costs, reports CareEdge

Mumbai cricketers to get 100% pay raise from 2024-25 season

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday agreed to give a 100 percent pay raise to its senior men's cricketers from the 2024-25 season, according to ESPNCricinfo.

BJP has planned to destroy democratic system:Patole

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Sunday alleged that the BJP has planned to destroy the democratic system while appealing to the public to donate to the Congress to “save” democracy and the Constitution.

Not possible for anyone to change Constitution says Bawankule denying Oppn 'falsehoods'

Amid Opposition claims that the BJP is seeking a two-thirds majority majority in Lok Sabha polls to alter Constitution, the the BJP's Maharashtra president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that it is not possible for anyone to change the country's salient rule book.

KARNATAKA MOVES SC over funds for drought management

The petition has also sought to declare that the Centre's action in not releasing the financial assistance for drought arrangement as per the NDRF is \"ex-facie violative\" of the fundamental rights of the people of the state guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution

Rajnath says Ladakh is India's 'capital of bravery'

CELEBRATES FESTIVAL OF COLOURS WITH SOLDIERS IN LEH

Higher burden of breast cancer in TN, T'gana, Karnataka, Delhi: ICMR study

Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Delhi had a higher burden of breast cancer than eastern and northeastern states, according to an ICMR study that also projected a \"substantial rise\" in the disease burden in India by 2025.

Kejri issues first order from lock-up

In the midst of discussions regarding his ability to perform duties as the Delhi Chief Minister while in Enforcement Directorate's custody, Arvind Kejriwal has issued an order, his first one from the custody.

Virat Kohli gives fiery send-off to Ravindra

Virat Kohli gave a fiery and aggressive send-off to debutant Rachin Ravindra during the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at M Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Friday, March 22.

Kings lord over Delhi Capitals

Not an ideal comeback for Rishabh Pant as he scores 418 runs

Taiwan declares TikTok a national security threat

The move in Taiwan follows a similar trend in the United States. The US House of Representatives recently passed a bill targeting ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, giving it a timeline to divest its US assets or face a nationwide ban. This legislation mirrors Taiwan's concerns about foreign influence over digital platforms

ED court extends MLC Kavitha's custody

The custody of the BRS party MLC K. Kavitha, who was arrested in the Delhi liquor scam case, has been extended by another three days by a designated ED court today.

Curtains down! Repairs of Margao Ravindra Bhavan auditorium may go into extra time

The Ravindra Bhavan auditorium at Margao which is closed up to April 18 for renovation works may not be open as per the scheduled date, with the chairman Rajendra Talak fearing that they may need more time to complete the works.

Deteriorating children's play area, illegalities at Colva beach a concern

VISITORS COMPLAIN ITEMS INSTALLED ARE CRUMBLING FOR LACK OF UPKEEP LOCALS LAMENT AREA IN DARKNESS DUE TO NON-ILLUMINATION HAS BECOME DEN FOR ANTI-SOCIALS

Rhino killed in Kaziranga infighting

The female rhino, the carcass of which was found at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) on Saturday, was killed fighting another male rhino and not due to poaching or bullet injuries, park authorities confirmed here on Saturday.

'6 missing at Isha Foundation'

Tamil Nadu Police intormed Madras HC of missing persons since 2016

Ramesh Kushwaha returns to JD(U)

The JD (U) on Saturday gave a rude shock to its NDA partner, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), by inducting state president Ramesh Kushwaha.

Petitioner for Muslim side says survey not necessary

A day after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began a survey of the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Abdul Samad, the petitioner for the Muslim side, said he disagreed with the exercise as directed by the high court.

Cross-border terror from Pak at industry level: EAM

Stating that the mood in \"India is not to overlook terrorists\", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that it is \"unfortunate\" to deal with a neighbour like Pakistan that blatantly uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft.

51,728 party flags, banners removed in Jalgaon district

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, marking the commencement of the model code of conduct.

Ban on export of onions creates political turbulence

The recent decision by the central government to extend the ban on onion exports has sparked significant discontent among farmers and voters in Lok Sabha constituencies like Nashik and Dindori, posing challenges for BJP candidates as they campaign for the upcoming elections.

Water illegally pumped from Manjara dam, finds team

Water from the Manjara dam is being illegally pumped for purposes other than what it is reserved for, as found by a team of Additional District Collector of Beed.

I decided to take a back seat & suggested Dhangekar's name

Maharashtra Congress Vice-President Mohan Joshi explains why the party chose Ravindra Dhangekar as its candidate for Pune LS seat

Colourful reason why Khar Danda Kolis mark Holi early

Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated in various forms across the country. Despite the cultural differences, it's mostly celebrated on the same day. However, the Koli community living in Khar Danda is an exception.

'People should not suffer if authorities delay projects'

The HC said while quashing GRs that cancelled sanctioned works worth more than 5 crore in Pune’s Kasba legislative constituency

New BMC chief takes over reins of racecourse project

Despite controversies, BMC authorities have decided to go ahead with their plans to develop a Central Park on 300 acres of land, by combining the green spaces along the Coastal Road and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.