I.N.D.I.A. BLOC MISLEADING COUNTRY ON RESERVATION: RAJNATH SINGH

Reiterating that there could be no reservation based on religion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc of misleading the people of the country on the issue and held them responsible for the “crisis of credibility” in Indian politics.

Sitharaman slams Kejriwal's 'silence' on assault against Swati Maliwal

Union Minister Nirmala Sithraman on Friday targeted the Delhi Chief Minister for remaining silent on Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal’s allegation that she was assaulted by his aide.

SHAH TAKES 'BIG BOTTLES' SWIPE AT KEJRIWAL

“Wherever he will 20, people will remember the liquor scam’

BJP's 'Abki baar, 400 paar' slogan echoing across country: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the slogan 'Abki baar, 400 paar,' echoing across the country adding that the entire nation is already confident about the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory on June 4.

Delhi sizzles at 47.4 degrees Celsius

A brutal heat wave swept swathes of northwest India on Friday, with the maximum temperature soaring to a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh, the highest in the country so far this season so far.

Visa-free group travel to Russia likely soon

The first India-Russia joint consultations on the launch of visa-free tourist exchange will be held in June, followed by a bilateral agreement by the year-end, reported Sputnik, citing a Russian minister.

Sonia strikes emotional chord with voters in Rae Bareli

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said on Friday that she is giving her son to the people of Rae Bareli and “Rahul will not disappoint you”.

Modi launches fresh attack on Cong over 'vote jihad'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his attack against the Congress party, Samajwadi Party and the opposition coalition, I.N.D.I.A bloc, over appeasement politics and said that Congress intends to change the Constitution by transferring your property to their vote bank that is engaged in vote jihad for them.”

ATISHI ALLEGES 'CONSPIRACY BY BJP' TO FRAME KEJRIWAL

The Swati Maliwal assault case is a BJP conspiracy to frame Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and she is the “face” of this, the AAP alleged on Friday, terming allegations levelled by her against Kejriwal’s aide “baseless”.

AAP GIVEN IN UNDER A GOON'S PRESSURE, SAYS SWATI MALIWAL

AP MP Swati Maliwal on Friday attacked her party for dismissing as baseless her assault allegations against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar, and said the AAP has given in under a “goon’s pressure” and is now questioning her character.

Reservation Will Not Be Abolished Under Any Circumstances: Rajnath

Amid the ongoing row over reservation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused the opposition of instilling fear in minorities that reservation will be taken back if the BJP retains power.

No Weight Left In PM's Words: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeting him by saying that one cannot trust him and there is no weightage left in his words.

Jaish-e-Mohammed Properties Of Terrorist In Kashmir Attached

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached seven immovable properties in Kashmir belonging to a top terrorist of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

IPL: KKR Secure Top Playoff Spot For First Time

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad still in hunt for two remaining spots

Mamata Supporting I.N.D.I.A Bloc To Save Her Face In Bengal, Says Adhir

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to extend outside support to INDIA bloc has come only after Trinamool Congress chief realised that she needs INDIA bloc to “save her face and fortune” in West Bengal.

Bringing BJP Back To Power Would Betray Dalits, Backward Classes, Tribals And Farmers: Kharge

Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said that if anyone tries to bring the BJP back to power, it will be a betrayal of Dalits, backward classes, tribals, poor people, and farmers.

Akhilesh To Join Gandhi Family For Rae Bareli Rally

Rae Bareli will vote on Monday.

Bail To Kejriwal: SC Says No Exception Was Made To Anyone

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Supreme Court order granting bail to AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal not a routine judgement, the apex court on Thursday said it did not make any exception to anybody.

Stalwart Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game

The iconic Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a career that is unparalleled in Indian football for its longevity and consistency.

Poland: Indian envoy details India's achievements

Indian Ambassador to Poland, Nagma Mallick had an interaction session with the students of the Warsaw School of Economics at the Embassy and elaborated upon the India-Poland bilateral relations.

FRANCE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN NEW CALEDONIA AS VIOLENT PROTESTS RAGE

France has declared a state of emergency on the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia after violent protests flared up against electoral reforms killing one police officer and three others, the Washington Post reported.

XI-PUTIN SIGN, ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON DEEPENING CHINA-RUSSIA TIES

China's President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed and issued a joint statement on deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries state media Xinhua reported.

SENIOR ADVOCATE KAPIL SIBAL ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF SUPREME COURT BAR ASSOCIATION

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has won the election to the post of the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

COAST GUARD SEIZES 5 TONNES OF SMUGGLED DIESEL OFF MAHA COAST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday detained a fishing vessel with a five-member crew that was engaged in “diesel smuggling” off the Maharashtra coast, the defence ministry said.

Power demand hits season's highest at 6,780 MW as mercury rises

Delhi’s peak power demand has clocked this season’s highest. According to the SLDC (State Load Dispatch Centre) data, at 3:26 pm today, it clocked 6780 MW, the season’s highest this year.

BJP SEEKS KEJRIWAL'S RESIGNATION

“She is certainly the leader of the opposition party but BJP is fighting to ensure that she gets justice,” says BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

CM Mann campaigns for AAP candidate Shery Kalsi from Gurdaspur

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday campaigned for Gurdaspur Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Shery Kalsi.

Russian Prez Putin backs China's peace plan amid Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for China’s peace plan amid the ongoing military conflict with Ukraine, describing it as a “genuine desire” to bring an end to the hostilities, Al Jazeera reported.

NADDA: PEOPLE OF ODISHA HAVE MADE UP THEIR MIND TO BRING A CHANGE

Intensifying the election campaign for the BJP for twin polls in Odisha, the party’s National President JP Nadda held a grand roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

Ghatkopar tragedy: Ad agency owner held in Udaipur

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested the owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case on Thursday.