New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday dropped its sitting MP Kirit Somaiya, whose name was opposed by ally Shiv Sena, as its candidate from Mumbai North East and also announced its nominees for the Lok Sabha election against key opposition leaders like Sonia Gandhi of the Congress and SP's Akhilesh Yadav.
Visakhapatnam: Hinting at her prime ministerial ambition, BSP chief Mayawati said Wednesday she would use the experience she has gained as UP chief minister to give the "best government" at the Centre "if we get an opportunity".
Kalaburagi: Former top bureaucrat and IAS officer on Wednesday joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Having served as the Chief Secretary of Karnataka, she became the second retired Chief Secretary of the state to join the saffron party.
Kozhikode: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala in addition to his traditional stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, will file his nomination by 11 am on Thursday, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said.
Mangaluru: The Economic and Narcotics Crime Police on Wednesday raided and busted prostitution racket which was being operated from a private apartment near Nanthoor Junction. During the raid the cops arrested two people, allegedly the operators of the racket.
Pune, Apr 3: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, a huge amount of bomb-making material, and some explosives and weapons have been seized from a house in Pune district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday.
New Delhi: Less than 15 aircraft of Jet Airways are currently operational, Civil Aviation Secretary P S Kharola said on Wednesday.
Bikaner: A live mortar shell was found near the Nal Air Force Station on the Bikaner-Jaisalmer Highway in the district on Wednesday, police said.
Udupi: The election officials on Tuesday raided famous clothing shop of the District ‘Jayalaxmi’ in Udyawar on account of the tip and information received by them of the store selling ‘Modi Saris’ ahead of the Lok Sabha Election.
Srinagar: A 'new India' where those who kill and lynch in the name of religion are feted and garlanded is "unacceptable", former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said Wednesday.
