Divided in Delhi, united for UP by-poll: SP and Cong vow unity for Milkipur, eye victory

IANS | January 20, 2025 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Ahead of Milkipur by-elections, slated for February 5 along with Delhi Assembly polls, the INDIA bloc on Monday exuded confidence over its performance in the upcoming electoral contest. SP and Congress, both INDIA bloc constituents stated that they remain united for the Milkipur by-polls and will get the better of rival BJP in upcoming by-elections.

Doda police holds awareness programme on newly-amended criminal laws

IANS | January 20, 2025 2:01 PM

Doda, Jan 20 (IANS) The Doda Police organised a comprehensive awareness programme at the Town Hall on Monday to inform the public about the recently-amended criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

As parties trade charges over Saif’s stabber, Majeed Memon warns against ‘politicization’ of probe

IANS | January 20, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The ongoing investigation into the stabbing of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has drawn criticism over its handling and the political blamegame surrounding it. Senior NCP (SP) leader Majeed Memon has raised concerns over the lack of confidentiality in the investigation and the subsequent political furore, particularly with parties bickering over accused's Bangladeshi nationality and on how he managed to sneak into the Indian territory.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slams Kejriwal for 'failed' poll promises in Delhi

IANS | January 20, 2025 9:20 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Days ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, The Republican Party of India (RPI) President and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to fulfill all the poll promises despite being in power for the last 15 years.

Yogi Adityanath to hold 14 rallies for BJP ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

IANS | January 20, 2025 6:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nearly few days ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold 14 election rallies and public programmes in the national capital, starting from January 23, while campaigning for the party, sources said.

Trump says he will end Ukraine war on eve of swearing-in

Yashwant Raj | January 20, 2025 6:26 AM

Washington, January 20 (IANS) On the eve of taking office as the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump told supporters at a victory rally that he will end the war in Ukraine and stop the chaos in West Asia and order a most aggressive drive to throw out illegal immigrants.