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BJP candidate from the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday hit the campaign trail by hopping onto a second-class coach of a train from Bhopal to Ganjbasoda, interacting with passengers. Chouhan (65) has entered the Lok Sabha poll arena after two decades and will contest his sixth parliamentary election from Vidisha. This seat was earlier held by BJP leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1991) and Sushma Swaraj (2009 and 2014). «I have been travelling by train since I was an MP. My heart is full of happiness. I am going to Ganjbasoda, which is my 'karmabhoomi' (workplace). I have family relations with the people and I am going again there to meet all of them,» Chouhan told PTI on the train when asked that he was going to his constituency by rail after a long time. Chouhan's home turf Budhni is part of Vidisha Lok Sabha seat, a BJP citadel which the Congress won only twice (1980 and 1984) since 1967. The Congress is yet to announce its candidate for the constituency.

Holi 2024: Go beyond colors! Choose Made-in-India gifts for your loved ones Their playful antics with colours during Holi have become legendary, inspiring devotees to partake in joyous celebrations. Here are the different forms of Holi celebrated in 'Braj': The Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan hosts Phoolwali Holi, where the enchanting tale of Lord Krishna and Radha playing with flowers comes alive. Devotees gather at the temple to witness a priest, representing Lord Krishna, showering colourful flowers upon them.

Prince Harry's lawyer says the cover-up of unlawful information gathering at British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch went all the way to the top

Investing.com — Micron reported Tuesday upbeat guidance for the current quarter after the chipmaker swung to a surprise profit in the fiscal second-quarter as memory price hikes boosted performance amid growing AI-driven demand.  

protest march and observed a half-day strike in Kargil on Wednesday to press for the demands of statehood and implementation of the sixth schedule of the Constitution in Ladakh. Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), a grouping of political, religious and social organisations, which had called for the protest march, announced a protest fast from March 24-27 to «convey their message to Government of India and people across the country». Locals marched from Fatimiya Chowk to Hussaini Park holding placards 'Save Ladakh, Restore Democracy'. KDA leaders addressed the gathering at Hussaini Park, reiterating their commitment to continue to fight for the «rights of the people of Ladakh». They expressed solidarity with award-winning innovator Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a fast in Leh for the past 15 days for the same demands.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday claimed top leaders of Congress are not willing to contest Lok Sabha elections in any of the 29 constituencies in the state and said people will reject the opposition party which had questioned the existence of Lord Ram. Rajesh Mishra, the BJP nominee from Sidhi constituency, has become the first candidate in MP to file his nomination papers on the day the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections was issued. «Congress has some tallest leaders in Madhya Pradesh but none of them is ready to contest the polls from 29 seats,» Yadav said while addressing a public meeting. In the first phase of elections, scheduled for April 19, polling will be held in six seats in MP.

The British government says it will hold the next meeting of the European Political Community on July 18

It is the time of year when throngs of Western corporate chieftains and big-name investors descend on Beijing to pay homage to China’s leadership. This time, the focus will be just as much on who is there to greet them. Chief executives including Tim Cook of Apple, Cristiano Amon of Qualcomm, Albert Bourla of Pfizer and Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone, as well as Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, are expected to attend the annual government-sponsored China Development Forum that starts on Sunday in Beijing, according to people familiar with the matter.

In a shareholder note, the firm said the fund, which launched in 1992, had failed to gather sufficient assets and had limited growth potential. It added that if the assets fell further, it would no longer be viable to execute the investment objective. JP Morgan AM's Iain Stealey: Debt maturity wall is not to be feared The investment objective is «to achieve a return in excess of sterling bond markets by investing primarily in investment grade GBP-denominated debt securities, using derivatives where appropriate». According to data from FE fund info, the fund has £29.2m in assets and...

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Monday hit out at BJP for criticising him over his opening remarks while addressing the INDIA bloc rally in Mumbai in the presence of Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the Opposition. Thackeray had addressed the audience as his «deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters» instead of the traditional invocation of «Hindu brothers and sisters» at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai. Shivaji Park has been associated with rallies of Shiv Sena since the days of Bal Thackeray, who would begin his speech with «my Hindu brothers and sisters» phrase. «BJP leaders criticised me over the opening sentence of my speech in the rally. But I want to ask them aren't they patriots?» Uddhav Thackeray said while addressing a rally in Vasmat in Hingoli district.

Elvish Yadav, the renowned YouTuber, and singer hailing from Gurugram, found himself in the custody of Noida Police on Sunday, under suspicion of involvement in the use of snake venom as a recreational substance at a gathering. His rise to fame accelerated after clinching victory in the Bigg Boss OTT 2 reality show, hosted by Salman Khan in 2023.

Jaipur, Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi on Monday skipped the ED summons in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission. Joshi, the former public health engineering (PHE) department minister, was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its office in Jaipur. The Congress leader was served a notice on Saturday directing him to appear at the ED office at 10.30 am on Monday. However, Joshi did not appear before the ED citing insufficient time to gather documents. Joshi said he has sought a time period of 15 days to appear before the ED with all the required documents.

Narendra Modi responded to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark by stating his readiness to sacrifice his life for 'Shakti'. Speaking at a rally in Jagtial, the Prime Minister said that it was an honour for him that Nari Shakti has gathered to bless and support him. «The INDI alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter and sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of Bharat Mata...Their manifesto is to finish 'Shakti', and I accept the challenge...'Main jaan ki baazi laga dunga',» PM Modi said. PM Modi said that his government dedicated the success of the Chandrayaan mission by naming the point where Chandrayaan landed as 'Shiv Shakti'.

Telangana will script history on May 13 as the state will go to polls in the fourth phase of the 7-phase Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a public rally in Jagtial, PM Modi said, “The biggest festival of democracy begins." Jagtial is part of the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency. The Prime Minister claimed that there is a BJP wave in Telangana while Congress and BRS will face defeat.

Narendra Modi-led government and referencing the second list of data on electoral bonds released by the Election Commission, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the electoral bonds as “white-collar corruption" of the ruling BJP. Also Read: Electoral Bonds data 2nd list LIVE “This is fear.

Indian Constitution. He also asserted that the truth and the country's people are on his side. He was addressing a gathering in a hall here after taking out the 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' from the Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi's home in Mumbai, to the August Kranti Maidan, where the Quit India movement started in 1942 during India’s struggle for independence from the British rule.

rang, Gulal) made from natural sources like turmeric, neem, kumkum etc. Other Holi traditions also include exchanging of sweets, snacks, and thandai, along with gatherings with loved ones or participating in community events featuring music and dance. People also seek blessings from elders and wish each other with joy.

BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung, recently delighted fans with the release of his new music video «FRI(END)S,» showcasing his talent and storytelling prowess. Despite being in mandatory military service, V didn't let this milestone pass without celebration, gathering with his batchmates for heartwarming moments.

UDF's candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency Shashi Tharoor on Saturday released a 68-page booklet detailing his contributions to the constituency as an MP for the last 15 years. While addressing a gathering here, Tharoor said that he had been subjected to baseless allegations whenever he contested and this time the charge is that he has not done anything for the constituency for the last 15 years. «They are saying that I have not done anything for the past 15 years. So I am releasing a 68-page development report,» Tharoor said. He also ridiculed the phrase, 'Modiyude guarantee' (Modi's guarantee) saying that the BJP's only guarantee is that they will not deliver on their promises.

Researchers from the University of British Columbia said they’ve identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, which hunt the biggest predators on the planet.In a study published Friday, researchers said a group of 49 orcas has been observed hunting sperm whales off the coast of California and Oregon.Lead author Josh McInnes said the orcas were seen hunting a herd of nine adult sperm whales, “eventually making off with one.”It’s the first time killer whales have been reported attacking sperm whales on the West Coast, he said.“Other encounters include an attack on a Pygmy sperm whale, predation on a northern elephant seal and Risso’s dolphin, and what appeared to be a post-meal lull after scavenging a leatherback turtle,” said McInnes, who is a masters student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.Researchers said the orcas that were observed in nine encounters from 1997 to 2021 could either belong to a subpopulation of transient killer whales or a unique oceanic population.The study said the encounter that was witnessed with the sperm whales occurred in 1997 about 130 kilometres off the California coast. Many of the sperm whales in the pod were left with “extensive injuries,” while one was killed, the study said.“Approximately 12 killer whales were initially involved in the hunt, but this number increased to an estimated 35 killer whales spread out over 3 km.