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Opposition Parties Finalise Bihar Seat Sharing: RJD 26, Congress 9, Left 5

Opposition Parties Finalise Bihar Seat Sharing: RJD 26, Congress 9, Left 5

Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2024, Patna

The Mahagathbandhan, the opposition coalition in Bihar, on Friday announced that the RJD, its largest constituent, will contest 26, out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats.

PM Modi Tells Bill Gates What's Special About His Recycled Jacket

PM Modi Tells Bill Gates What's Special About His Recycled Jacket

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

India is moving ahead at a rapid pace in scaling up its renewable energy capacity in areas such as wind and solar energy and wants to move fast in nuclear energy and green hydrogen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi Praise BJP For Uniting The Country?

Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi Praise BJP For Uniting The Country?

Fact Crescendo | Friday March 29, 2024

Just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi purportedly praising the BJP is going viral on the internet.

BJP Must Apologise To Manmohan Singh: Sanjay Raut On Air India Probe Report

BJP Must Apologise To Manmohan Singh: Sanjay Raut On Air India Probe Report

Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2024, Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has asked the BJP to apologise to former prime minister Manmohan Singh after the CBI filed a closure report in its Air India-Indian Airlines merger case.

RBI Will Not Accept Or Exchange Rs 2,000 Notes On April 1: Here's Why

RBI Will Not Accept Or Exchange Rs 2,000 Notes On April 1: Here's Why

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday March 29, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will not be exchanging or accepting Rs 2000 notes on April 1 due to the annual closing of accounts.

"Kejriwal's Time Limited, Madam Prepping For Post": Union Minister's Attack

"Kejriwal's Time Limited, Madam Prepping For Post": Union Minister's Attack

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today took a swipe at jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as someone who has "very limited time", alluding to the end of his chief ministership.

5 Facts On Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister's Wife Now In Spotlight

5 Facts On Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister's Wife Now In Spotlight

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

Sunita Kejriwal, the AAP chief's wife, has since grabbed headlines and is even being discussed as a possible replacement within the political circles.

All About Karti Chidambaram, Congress Candidate From Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga

All About Karti Chidambaram, Congress Candidate From Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday March 29, 2024

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram will once again contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from his family's stronghold of Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu. His father, former finance minister P Chidambaram, represented the constituency seven times.

Centre Issues Advisory Over Fake Calls Impersonating Telecom Department

Centre Issues Advisory Over Fake Calls Impersonating Telecom Department

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an advisory to citizens today about calls impersonating DoT and threatening people to disconnect their mobile numbers for being involved in illegal activities.

Indian Ports Struggle With Massive Demand As Ships Re-Route Amid Red Sea Crisis

Indian Ports Struggle With Massive Demand As Ships Re-Route Amid Red Sea Crisis

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

In the wake of vessel re-routings aimed at avoiding the Red Sea, bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka has witnessed a massive surge, highlighting a growing challenge for the maritime industry.

"Justice Has Been Served": Wife Of BJP MLA Murdered By Mukhtar Ansari

"Justice Has Been Served": Wife Of BJP MLA Murdered By Mukhtar Ansari

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, Varanasi

Alka Rai, wife of late BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, who was killed by Mukhtar Ansari, said on Friday that "justice has been served" with the death of the gangster-turned politician.

Mayawati Demands Probe Into Death Of Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari

Mayawati Demands Probe Into Death Of Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari

Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2024, Lucknow

BSP president Mayawati today demanded a high-level inquiry into the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, saying the truth of the case needs to come before the public.

After Mukhtar Ansari's Death, Akhilesh Yadav Demands Supreme Court Probe

After Mukhtar Ansari's Death, Akhilesh Yadav Demands Supreme Court Probe

Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2024, Lucknow

Shortly after the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtan Ansari, Akhilesh Yadav today said there should be a probe supervised by a Supreme Court judge into such "doubtful" cases.

"Send Your Message": Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Sunita Shares WhatsApp Number

"Send Your Message": Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Sunita Shares WhatsApp Number

NDTV News Desk | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife today shared a helpline number for his supporters to share their messages with the AAP chief, who remains in the lock-up in the liquor policy case since his arrest last week.

"Need To Establish Dos And Don'ts": PM Modi, Bill Gates Discuss Ethical AI

"Need To Establish Dos And Don'ts": PM Modi, Bill Gates Discuss Ethical AI

Asian News International | Friday March 29, 2024, New Delhi

In a candid conversation with Bill Gates, PM Modi highlighted important measures that should be taken while using AI in the tech world, and said that the world should establish some dos and don'ts for using it.