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4 Killed In Separate Lightning Strike Incidents In UP

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Lucknow

Four people died in separate lightning strike incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday as rain and hailstorms lashed parts of the state, a senior official said.

Bengal BJP Chief's Narrow Escape As Car Collides With Police Barricade

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar narrowly escaped injury when his car collided with a police barricade on NH-34 in Shantipur, Nadia district, on Sunday, police said.

Farmer Leaders Give Rail <i>Roko</i> Call For March 10, To Reach Delhi On March 6

Farmer Leaders Give Rail Roko Call For March 10, To Reach Delhi On March 6

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Chandigarh

Farmer leaders on Sunday gave a call to the farmers across the nation to reach Delhi on March 6 for a protest while they also gave a four-hour 'rail roko' countrywide call for March 10 in support of their various demands.

1 Injured In Firing After Clash In Front Of BJP's Madhya Pradesh Office

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Gwalior

One person was injured in a firing after supporters of a BJP leader clashed with each other in front of the party's office in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city on Sunday, police said.

6 Women From Uganda, Tanzania Arrested For Looting Man In Punjab: Cops

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Phagwara

Six women from Uganda and Tanzania have been arrested from a village in Phagwara for allegedly looting a businessman at knifepoint and threatening him to implicate in a molestation case, police said on Sunday.

Delhi Government's Budget To Be Based On "Ram Rajya": Report

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi government's budget for the 2024-25 financial year, which will be presented in the Assembly on Monday, is likely to be based on the concept of "Ram Rajya", sources said.

Navy To Commission Newly-Inducted MH 60R Seahawk Helicopter On Wednesday

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday March 03, 2024

The Indian Navy will commission the newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter at INS Garuda in Kochi next week, bolstering the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities.

Bansuri Swaraj Hits Back After AAP Questions BJP Over Her Name On Poll List

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, New Delhi

The AAP on Sunday attacked the BJP for fielding Bansuri Swaraj from the New Delhi constituency in the Lok Sabha elections, claiming she had represented "anti-national forces" in court, even as she hit back at it

India Clears Major Hurdle In Purchase Of 31 US MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Washington

The sale of 31 MQ9-B SkyGuardian Drones to India is expected to be fast-tracked now that the major hurdle of mandatory 30 days of Congressional notification is likely to pass without any objection from the lawmakers on Sunday, but for the routine pro

"Go, Win. Will See You Soon": PM To Ministers Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma,Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Sunday March 03, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chaired a day-long meeting with his Council of Ministers, had a fairly simple message for them ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections: "Go, win. I will see you soon".

Each Rajasthan BJP Candidate Will Win By Over 5 Lakh Votes: Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Jaipur

The BJP won all 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan for two consecutive times and each party candidate will go to Parliament with a margin of five lakh votes this time, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said.

Gujarat Ex Deputy Chief Minister Withdraws Claim To Contest From Mehsana Lok Sabha Seat

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024, Ahmedabad

Former Gujarat deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Patel on Sunday said he has withdrawn his claim to contest from Mehsana Lok Sabha seat.

Manipur Ceasefire-Linked Insurgent Leaders Allegedly Diverted Stipend For Cadres Rehabilitation: Sources

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday March 03, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati

The leaders of Kuki-Zo insurgent groups have been allegedly misappropriating funds meant for rehabilitation of their members after signing a controversial tripartite ceasefire agreement with the Centre and the state government, sources said.

Centre Readies 'Viksit Bharat 2047' Plan, Focus On Growth: Sources

Reported by Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday March 03, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented a Vision India document for 2047, saying planning for a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047 is a priority area, sources told NDTV. At a meeting of the Council of ministers today, he said

Avalanche Hits Himachal Village, 650 Roads Closed Due To Rain, Snowfall

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2024

An avalanche hit a village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district in the wee hours of Sunday, obstructing the flow of Chenab and triggering an alert in the adjoining area, officials said.