Pune: The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the symbol of a trumpet-like instrument allotted to an independent candidate contesting from its stronghold, Baramati, in Maharashtra's Pune district.

Amroha: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday made serious allegations against the Congress and said the grand old party has in its election manifesto expressed its intention to implement the 'Sharia law' in the country and redistribute people's property.

Kota (Rajasthan): Rajasthan minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday said a uniform civil code is bound to be implemented in the country and it will not be possible for someone to "marry four women and beget 25 children", and avail the benefits of government schemes.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech on Tuesday, reiterated his criticisms against Muslims and accused the Congress party of attempting to extend reservation on the basis of religion, specifically for Muslims. Addressing a speech in Rajasthan’s Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, PM Modi accused the Congress of hatching a “deep conspiracy” to take away people’s wealth and distribute it among “select” individuals.

New Delhi: Delhi Police had briefly detained an eatery owner following a complaint that he had sold biryani on disposable plates purportedly having a picture of Lord Ram on them in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri, officials said on Tuesday.

Begusarai (Bihar): Union minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday said he is stating “openly” that he will not seek votes from ‘pro-Pakistani anti-nationals’ from the people of Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency from where he is seeking re-election.

Mumbai: Ahead of a rally of opposition leaders, Union minister Narayan Rane has warned that if anybody used abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the person will not be allowed to return home.

A group of civil society organisations on Tuesday met the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka and submitted a joint letter demanding action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the violation of Code of Conduct, Representation of People’s Act. 1951. Constitutional provisions and inciting hatred against the Muslim community to garner Hindu votes.