Varanasi prepares for surge in railway passengers ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:05 PM

Varanasi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Maha Kumbh Mela set to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj, preparations are being made at Varanasi Railway Station to accommodate the expected surge in passengers. The station is preparing for a significant increase in footfall, with plans for new facilities designed to ensure a smooth experience for travelers heading to the religious gathering.

AAP govt didn't provide single job to New Delhi constituency in 11 years, says BJP’s Verma

IANS | January 8, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) In a sharp attack on the AAP’s leadership, Parvesh Verma, BJP's candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, accused former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of failing to provide jobs to the youth in the constituency. Verma, who set up a registration camp on Peshwa Road on Wednesday, promised employment opportunities for locals, particularly targeting women, who are also attending the camp seeking jobs.

Sheesh Mahal will be opened for all soon: BJP MP asks AAP to 'have patience'

IANS | January 8, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) BJP MP Ramvir Bidhuri on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for their sit-in protest outside the Flagstaff Road house that was used as his official residence by Arvind Kejriwal when he was the Chief Minister of Delhi, urging them to "have patience" as the so-called 'Sheesh Mahal' would soon be opened to the public.

Iss devi ko kitne bungalow chahiye: BJP amplifies attack on Delhi CM Atishi

IANS | January 8, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The political tension in Delhi escalated on Wednesday as the BJP intensified its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the ongoing 'bungalow for CM' controversy. The BJP's state president, Virendra Sachdeva, raised pointed questions directed at Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, sarcastically asking, "Toh aakhir iss devi ko kitne bungalow chahiye?"

K'taka Cong infighting: Dy CM Shivakumar puts break on dinner meets, Ministers miffed

IANS | January 8, 2025 2:45 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 8 (IANS) The cancellation of the dinner meeting organised by state Home Minister G. Parameshwara for the SC-ST MLAs, MPs and Ministers has left all of them miffed. Sources on Wednesday confirmed that Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar got the meeting cancelled through the party high command.