GANDHI NAGAR
Will ensure hardworking labourers get full rights, respect: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended the future of India's labourers, describing them as "builders of India" under the Narendra Modi government. He stated that these workers face severe hardships, including daily wage workers running their households for four days with a single day's earnings, without savings, and living off the burden of paying interest.
At least someone bothered to visit: Locals on Rahul Gandhi's Hathras visit
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras' Vibhav Nagar area on July 2 to meet the families of the stampede victims. Some locals appreciated his visit amid the prevailing political activities. "Everyone is busy doing politics. It is good that at least someone bothered to come here," said Vineet Kumar, 26, who is preparing for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination.
Rahul Gandhi meets railways loco pilots, they complain of inadequate rest
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met a group of Indian Railways loco pilots on Friday at the New Delhi railway station. The loco pilots expressed concerns about "inadequate rest due to understaffing." Gandhi engaged with around 50 loco pilots from across India in the afternoon, according to party sources.
UP stampede: Devastated kin say Rahul promised he'd push for higher ex gratia, other aid
Gandhi met with some families first in Aligarh's Pilkhana village around 7.30 am and then in Hathras' Vibhav Nagar area around 9 am, hours after he began his pre-dawn journey from Delhi, accompanied by some party leaders, to console the families of those killed in the Tuesday incident. His meetings with the families in the two neighbouring districts in western Uttar Pradesh took place amid deployment of large number of security personnel by the state police.
Fire breaks out at factory in east Delhi, five tenders rushed to spot
A fire broke out at a garments factory in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area on Tuesday morning. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The Delhi Fire Service was informed at 9.55 am, and five fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the blaze in the two-storey factory. However, the narrow lanes and hanging wires in the area made it challenging for the fire tenders to reach the spot quickly. The dousing operation is still ongoing.
Flight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end
The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
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Indira Gandhi assassination posters: Canadian envoy says promotion of violence never acceptable
Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, condemned the promotion of violence in Canada following Khalist extremists' glorification of Indira Gandhi's assassination in Brampton. Tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa escalated over accusations of Canada's leniency towards Khalistani extremism. Canadian officials reiterated that promoting violence is never acceptable in their country.
"Promotion of violence never acceptable": Canadian Minister reacts to Khalistani supporters putting up posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination
Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc condemned Khalistani supporters for putting up posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination in Vancouver, emphasizing that promoting violence is unacceptable in Canada.
"Trying to instil fear...": Canadian MP Arya raises concern over Khalistani supporters putting up posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination
Canadian MP Chandra Arya expressed concern over Khalistani supporters in Canada putting up posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination, aiming to instil fear in Hindu-Canadians.
A Gandhi, a non-Gandhi and Ayodhya: How Uttar Pradesh became House of Cards for BJP?
In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, high-profile leaders like Maneka Gandhi and Smriti Irani faced unexpected defeats, reflecting a significant setback for the BJP. The loss in Faizabad, the city of the newly constructed Ram temple, came as a significant blow despite vigorous campaigning by the BJP. The elections also witnessed anti-incumbency sentiments impacting the party's performance, leading to the defeat of 27 out of 49 sitting MPs. Notable losses included Union ministers like Smriti Irani, Ajay Mishra Teni, and others who failed to secure re-election, signaling a shift in the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
Reservation scrapping threat, candidate selection among factors for BJP losses
The BJP has been in a difficult position in the 18th Lok Sabha, failing to cross the halfway mark of 272 votes. The party's dismal performance is attributed to several factors, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, mistakes in candidate selection across states, and the growing perception among Dalits that the BJP will re-write the constitution if it achieves a "400 par" target. Apathy among the BJP's ranks and the induction of leaders from other parties at the rate of almost one per day in the last few weeks further fueled their anger.
LS polls: 5 leaders crush highest victory margin record, Indore's Shankar Lalwani tops chart
Five political leaders, including four from the BJP, broke the record for the highest victory margin in the Lok Sabha polls. Indore's MP Shankar Lalwani led with over 11.72 lakh votes, followed by Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and CR Patil with over 7 lakh votes each. Congress's Rakibul Hussain also had a significant lead.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Rae Bareli, Amethi, Thiruvananthapuram, here are key battles and candidates
The culmination of the nation's largest electoral event is nearing as the results of the Lok Sabha election are set to be announced on Tuesday. This election has showcased numerous significant electoral confrontations featuring seasoned politicians, newcomers, formidable adversaries, and unexpected contenders. Conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, the 2024 general elections have witnessed the participation of the highest number of candidates since 1996, when a staggering 13,952 individuals contested. In comparison, the 2019 polls saw 8,039 candidates vying for various positions.
UP Exit Polls 2024 Result Live: NDA to secure a landslide win in UP with 64-74 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 54.03 per cent across 14 parliamentary constituencies in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India’s Voter Turnout app, polling percentages varied significantly across different constituencies.
From banking on slip of tongue to pickpocket show during roadshows: Here are top poll moments
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav shocked MLA Awadesh Prasad, the party's Faizabad candidate, while campaigning for him recently. Yadav introduced him as "a former minister and former MLA". Meanwhile, pickpockets continue to be a pain for leaders, journalists and others participating in roadshows. After reports of some leaders losing their purse in pickpocketing during a roadshow in Meerut some days ago, similar incidents have been reported from Delhi too.
Campaigning ends for 6th phase of Lok Sabha polls in 58 seats
Among the key contestants are Dharmendra Pradhan (BJP) from Sambalpur (Odisha), Manoj Tiwari (BJP) and Kanhaiya Kumar (Congress) from North East Delhi, Maneka Gandhi (BJP) from Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) from Anantnag-Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir), Abhijit Gangopadhyay (BJP) from Tamluk (West Bengal), and BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar (Karnal, Haryana), Naveen Jindal (Kurukshetra) and Rao Inderjit Singh (Gurgaon).
Ghazipur landfill, parking and crime major issues in East Delhi constituency, say voters
Residents of East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency are concerned about inadequate parking, unauthorised colonies, the Ghazipur landfill, and crime rate. BJP's Harsh Malhotra and AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar are in a direct contest in the constituency with 21,20,584 voters. In his priorities, INDIA bloc candidate Kuldeep Kumar focuses on law and order, land encroachment, and removing the landfill site. BJP candidate Harsh Malhotra aims to establish a mega hospital and provide flats to slum dwellers if elected.
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says, 'fighting against injustice'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating two Indias where justice is dependent on wealth. He criticized the treatment of a 17-year-old boy from a wealthy family in a Pune rash driving case, where he was given bail while a bus driver or auto driver was sentenced to ten years in prison. Gandhi argued that both the rich and the poor should get justice, and that is why they are fighting against injustice.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi traders disappointed with unresolved issues ahead of polls
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, traders in Delhi are disappointed with political parties' unfulfilled promises. BJP, Congress, and AAP had pledged to resolve issues like shop sealing, parking policies, and GST simplification in their 2019 manifestos. However, traders feel neglected as these problems persist. They demand concrete timelines from candidates to address these issues and criticize the government for failing to provide relief. With elections approaching, traders, traditionally BJP supporters, seek meaningful solutions over empty promises.
"My concern is national security, threats emanating from land of Canada": Indian envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma
Amid escalating tensions between India and Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs, too expressed a strong condemnation regarding the float used in the Nagar Kirtan parade in Ontario and said the "celebration and glorification of violence" shouldn't be accepted in a civilised society.
Rajgarh constituency: Digvijaya Singh back in electoral race; eyes to snatch turf from BJP's Rodmal Nagar
This time, Congress has pitted Digvijaya Singh against two-time BJP's Rodmal Nagar, who has been winning the elections since 2014. Even before the release of Congress' official, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh had announced that he would be the party's Lok Sabha candidate from Rajgarh, marking his return to the seat after more than three decades.
Madhya Pradesh: Curtains come down on electioneering for third phase of Lok Sabha polls in 9 seats
More than 1.77 crore voters will decide the fate of 127 candidates in the fray amid intense campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah from the BJP, and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Congress.
Third Eye: Customer is king, Laughing it out, Lucky draw to attract voters
Shiv Sena MLA Bhumre, unbothered by liquor store criticism, defends drunk person as 'customer'. Laughter ensues at a speech in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and a slip about Rahul Gandhi in Kagal. Amusing incidents during political campaigns.
Modi, RSS want to rule like erstwhile kingdoms, abolish Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS and BJP of attempting to dismantle the Constitution and key institutions to establish their leaders as "kings" and favor a select few billionaires. He likened their approach to ruling the country to past kingdoms. Gandhi also criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's stance on reservations, alleging that those who previously opposed quotas are now welcomed into the BJP. He made these remarks during a rally in Daman, highlighting his concerns about the BJP-RSS agenda for governance.
Rahul Gandhi gets bail in Amit Shah case: Here are nearly dozen defamation cases filed against the Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi has faced multiple defamation cases, including remarks against Purnesh Modi, Amit Shah, Vinayak Savarkar, Sushil Kumar Modi, Vandana Dongre, RSS, Gauri Lankesh, Dhrutiman Joshi, Sitaram Yechury, and Navin Jha. Comments made during press conferences, rallies, and visits to various locations.
ED set to tighten its noose around Robert Vadra's alleged associate Mahesh Nagar
The apex court on October 13 ordered a continuation of the interim relief awarded to Mahesh Nagar by the Rajasthan High Court during proceedings before it. The interim relief means that no coercive steps can be taken against Nagar by the ED until further orders by the Apex Court.
BJP workers will not back off, will give befitting response to Cong in LS polls: Vijayendra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national President J P Nadda believe in the idea that -- the party will win the country, if it wins booths -- he said, "So, by visiting the residence of Gandhi Nagar booth president, we have taken a step towards strengthening all the 58,282 booths in the state."
Fire breaks out in godown in Delhi's Chawri Bazar, no casualties reported
Massive fire erupts in godown at Delhi's Chawri Bazar building. No casualties reported in the fire incident. Four fire tenders respond swiftly to extinguish the flames. Valuable properties worth a substantial amount reduced to ashes. Investigation underway to determine the cause of the fire.
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