India, All india, 29th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Singhvi alleged that during polling in Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency, there was booth capturing and violence backed by the BJP government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Cong delegation meets EC officials, demands ban on PM Modi from campaigning

'The main concern was the Prime Minister's speeches on armed forces,' Singhvi said.

29 Apr 2019 8:29 PM

'We don't know the exact reason for the fire. The Rabi crop of wheat was planted in the farm and the estimated loss would be of around 30-35 quintal,' a local villager said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Villager dies after fire breaks out in Amethi

Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was campaigning in the district for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

29 Apr 2019 4:08 PM

Bharti was seen consoling her and offering her water. She was also seen bowing to Pragya Thakur. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: BJP’s ex-Bhopal MP Uma Bharti has ‘emotional’ meet with Pragya

Bharti said, 'This is not roothna-manana. It is like this is one of the best days of my life.'

29 Apr 2019 3:05 PM

Chemical factory in Naraina area where a fire broke out; firefighters are present at the scene controlling fire. (Photo: ANI I Twitter)

Fire breaks out in chemical factory of Delhi's Naraina area

The incident has taken place 3 days after a fire broke out in a chemical fcatory in Delhi's Jhilmil industrial area.

29 Apr 2019 2:20 PM

The cyclonic storm 'Fani' on Monday morning was located at 880 km of South-East of Chennai and it will continue to move North-West and change its path to North-East from Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Cyclone 'Fani': NDRF, Coast Guard on high alert; fishermen warned too

The cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, a home ministry statement said.

29 Apr 2019 1:52 PM

Addressing an election rally in Rajasthan's Dholpur district, Gandhi said the Congress will deposit Rs 3.60 lakh in bank accounts of five crore women in five years unlike Narendra Modi. (Photo: Congress | Twitter)

'NYAY' scheme is 'diesel' for Indian economy's engine: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress has promised to give an annual income support of Rs 72,000 to poor families under the 'NYAY' scheme.

29 Apr 2019 1:19 PM

Shivraj said, 'People who have sedition charges against them and who make anti-national statements are campaigning for them-- are these the only people who Digvijay Singh has got for campaigning?' (Photo: ANI)

People of Madhya Pradesh will vote for BJP to teach Congress a lesson: Shivraj

Madhya Pradesh sees elections in four phases – on April 29, May 6.12 and 19. The counting of votes will be done on May 23.

29 Apr 2019 12:17 PM

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking to restrain the media from publishing allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi by a former Supreme Court employee. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC allows media to report on CJI sexual harassment case

A bench headed by Chief Justice Rajendra Menon said the top court is already seized of the matter and no interference was needed.

29 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

The apex court had on April 10 dismissed preliminary objections raised by the Centre that documents on which it claimed 'privilege' cannot be relied upon to re-examine the verdict in the Rafale fighter jet deal. (Representational image)

Rafale deal: Supreme Court allows Centre to circulate a letter for adjournment

A bench headed by CJI allowed Centre's counsel to circulate letter among parties which include petitioners who have filed review pleas.

29 Apr 2019 11:16 AM

'In all major ports distant warning signal number two has been made. As far as the forecast is concerned, Fani will recurve,' Hyma Rao from Vishakapatnam cyclone warning centre said. (Photo: ANI I File)

PM Modi warns officials as cyclone Fani likely to intensify into cyclonic storm

The conditions of the sea are likely to be very rough along and off Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts till May 3: OSDMA

29 Apr 2019 11:14 AM

Congress knocks SC door over inaction of poll body against PM speeches

The Supreme Court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday.

29 Apr 2019 10:48 AM

J Shettar on Sunday alleged that the HD Kumaraswamy cabinet, which passed a resolution on Nava Bengaluru scheme, has allocated the project to Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) without tender. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy violated poll code in Nava Bengaluru scheme project allocation: BJP

BJP's J Shettar also alleged that Kumaraswamy had taken money from contractors in Bengaluru and other districts.

29 Apr 2019 8:02 AM

A long line of passengers was seen at the airport following the same. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Immigration servers at IGI Airport resumes operation, 8 flights delayed

The system was restored after over five hours at 8.45 am.

29 Apr 2019 7:40 AM

As the fourth phase of the general elections began on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to come out and vote in large numbers. (Photo: File)

Voting in large numbers, break records of previous 3 phases: PM to voters

Indians would be voting for 72 Lok Sabha seats, mostly in Hindi heartland, in this phase.

29 Apr 2019 7:24 AM

Union Minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal after casting his vote said, 'This election is now a Tsunami election. North South,East and West, Modi wave has overtaken the country.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2019 LS polls, phase 4: In tsunami election, Modi is the biggest wave: Goyal

According to Election Commission of India, 64 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the fourth phase.

29 Apr 2019 7:14 AM

The nine states include Bihar (5), Jammu and Kashmir (1), Jharkhand (3), Madhya Pradesh (6), Maharashtra (17), Odisha (6), Rajasthan (13), Uttar Pradesh (13) and West Bengal (8). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mumbai, Hindi heartland states vote in phase 4 of 2019 Lok Sabha elections

With phase 3 of polling, India has voted more than half of the constituencies across the country.

29 Apr 2019 7:08 AM

Congress candidate Digvijay Singh during his election campaign in Bhopal on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Digvijay Singh backs Kanhaiya Kumar, rebukes RJD

Mr Kumar, who was facing sedition charge in the wake of students’ unrest in JNU recently, has been fielded by CPI (Marxist) in Begusarai.

29 Apr 2019 5:35 AM

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje

Vasundhara Raje campaigns for select candidates only

Though at the fag end of campaign on April 26 for the first phase in the state she attended BJP chief Amit Shah’s road show in Jodhpur.

29 Apr 2019 5:30 AM

He is currently undergoing treatment at Balasore District Headquarters Hospital. (Representational image)

Man kills wife, tries to end life in Odisha

The police initiated a probe into the incident after sending the deceased’s body for post-mortem.

29 Apr 2019 3:54 AM

The BJP is strongly banking on the interview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by actor Akshay Kumar to create a favourable image for him and the party in the Hindi heartland.

Hindi heartland challenge for BJP

In Uttar Pradesh, the fourth phase will include most of the seats in Bundelkhand region that are highly dominated by agrarian issues.

29 Apr 2019 3:26 AM

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