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NEW DELHI: BJP leader Sambit Patra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), calling his remarks “a peak of frustration” and “election rage.”Addressing a press conference, Patra questioned Rahul’s selective criticism of the EC. “Rahul Gandhi…

Rahul Gandhi (left), Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin (agencies) Russian President Putin is expected to visit India by late 2025, said NSA Ajit Doval, amid US tariff pressures over India’s Russian oil imports. Meanwhile, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the election commission of bias and voter fraud linked to the BJP in Maharashtra. After Jagdeep Dhankhar’s…

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday held a key strategy meeting to discuss the upcoming Vice-Presidential election following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. The meeting, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh was attended by all alliance floor leaders.Following the discussions, the alliance…

Rahul Gandhi; Devendra Fadnavis NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of voter fraud, and sharply criticised the Congress leader’s allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).Also Read | ‘Polls choreographed, BJP safe from anti-incumbency’: Rahul Gandhi launches big ‘voter fraud’ attack against EC…

Rahul Gandhi briefing the press on Thursday (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission of India, as he showed “proof” of what he called “vote chori” in the recently concluded polls in which his party was decimated beyond popular predictions. During a press briefing,…

Vijinder Gupta (left), Arvind Kejriwal (agencies) Asserting that there was no ‘phansi ghar’ on Delhi Assembly premises, its speaker Vijender Gupta said on Thursday that the matter will be referred to the privileges committee for inquiry that will summon former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with others. Gupta had earlier told the House that the…

Uttarakhand UM Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI image) PAURI GARHWAL: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Sainji village and disaster-affected areas on Thursday, meeting locals and assuring them of all possible help. During his visit, CM Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations from ground zero. CM Dhami reached the disaster-affected area within 24 hours…

Tejashwi Yadav (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports. Yadav accused PM Modi of being “weak” and alleged that he was “dancing to America’s tune.”Addressing reporters, Yadav criticised…

NEW DELHI: The Punjab State Commission for Women on Thursday summoned singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh over the use of “objectionable language” in their songs. Taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, the commission has also asked the police to investigate. In its letter, the commission referred to two songs, MF Gabru…

Election Commission of India Election Commission notifies schedule for Vice President election Election Commission of India Election Commission notifies schedule for Vice President election Election Commission of India NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held…