Vontimitta Brahmotsavams to begin on April 17

March 15, 2024 07:58 pm | Updated 07:58 pm IST - KADAPA The annual Brahmotsavams at Sri Kodandaramalayam temple of Vontimitta will be held from April 17 to 25, with the initiatory ritual ‘Ankurarpanam’ slated for April 16. The event will be followed by ‘Pushpa Yagam’ on March 26. Tirumala …...Read More

No question of stopping guarantee schemes after LS polls, says CM

March 15, 2024 07:58 pm | Updated 07:58 pm IST - MYSURU Making a strong appeal to the people for supporting the Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday reiterated that all five guarantee schemes, implemented by the Congress government under him, will continue for …...Read More

TDP desperate to gain lost ground in pivotal Piler constituency

March 15, 2024 07:52 pm | Updated 07:53 pm IST - PILER (Annamayya District) The Piler Assembly constituency of the Annamayya district is significant, both politically and commercially. However, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has not won a single election in the region since 1994. Before the constituency reorganisation, parts …...Read More

Rajnath inaugurates new Navy headquarters

March 15, 2024 07:50 pm | Updated 07:50 pm IST - NEW DELHI Finally, the Indian Navy has a dedicated headquarters of its own. The newly constructed Nausena Bhawan located at Delhi Cantonment was formally inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 15. “The inauguration marks a significant milestone …...Read More

Army raises helicopter unit at Jodhpur to induct Apache attack choppers in May

March 15, 2024 07:48 pm | Updated 07:48 pm IST - NEW DELHI Preparing to induct the first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into its fold, the Indian Army Aviation Corps raised its first Unit at Jodhpur on March 15 that will operate the helicopters. The Apaches will be …...Read More

Mock polling held at Edamalakkudy

March 15, 2024 07:48 pm | Updated 07:48 pm IST - IDUKKI Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Idukki district administration conducted a campaign called ‘Nanka Vote” (our vote)‘ to raise awareness about the democratic process among the tribal communities in the first tribal panchayat of Edamalakkudy under Munnar …...Read More

Ramesh Jharkiholi meets Eshwarappa in Shivamogga

March 15, 2024 07:47 pm | Updated 07:48 pm IST - Shivamogga Former Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi met K.S. Eshwarappa, who has been upset after his son was denied the BJP ticket, and discussed about latest political developments in the party. Mr. Jarkiholi, speaking to press persons, after …...Read More

Bankers play a crucial role in monitoring poll expenses of contestants, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

March 15, 2024 07:45 pm | Updated 07:45 pm IST - GUNTUR In the wake of the ensuing general elections, the bankers in the State have been instructed to provide details of suspected financial transactions of individuals and institutions to the Election Commission and the Income-Tax Department regularly. Andhra Pradesh …...Read More

Electoral bonds was world's biggest extortion racket: Rahul Gandhi

March 15, 2024 07:45 pm | Updated 07:58 pm IST - Thane Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 15 termed the scrapped electoral bonds scheme brought in by the BJP-led Union government as the "biggest extortion racket in the world." The funds amassed through the scheme were used to split …...Read More

TDP Srikakulam ticket sought for former MLA

March 15, 2024 07:42 pm | Updated 07:42 pm IST - SRIKAKULAM: The Telugu Desam Party Srikakulam city president Madarapu Venkatesh, and TDP media cell convener Jami Bhimasankar on Friday urged party high command to allocate the city seat to former MLA Gunda Lakshmi Devi since she had developed the …...Read More