Three arrested for illegal mining at BKU leader’s farm in Bathinda

Three persons were arrested by Bathinda police after Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Maur Sukhveer Singh Maisarkhana complained about illegal mining being carried out at Chadat Singh Wala village late on Thursday. Sukhjeet Singh, Gurmail Singh and Jeeta Singh have been booked under sections 379 (theft) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Mines Act.

‘Constantly reminding, tracking the process of establishing US consulate in Bengaluru’: EAM S Jaishankar

EAM S Jaishankar is tracking the process of establishing a US consulate in Bengaluru and reminding US officials constantly. He expressed eagerness to visit the consulate on behalf of PM Modi. The initiative follows discussions between PM Modi and US President Biden last year to open new consulates in each other's countries, aiming for a stronger partnership.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan denied anticipatory bail, appear before ED on April 18, orders SC

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to Waqf Board irregularities. The court cautioned the ED against unnecessary arrests and ordered Khan to appear before ED on April 18, 2024. The High Court had previously refused pre-arrest bail, citing repeated evasion of summons. Khan is accused of illegal recruitment and property leasing during his time as Waqf Board Chairman.

BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over his post on demolition of 'illegal' houses in Goa

The BJP criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for commenting on the demolition of houses in Goa, urging him to focus on issues in his own state first. The demolitions in Sangolda village were carried out following a Supreme Court directive. Siddaramaiah called for a halt to further demolitions until alternatives are provided. Goa BJP spokesperson Vernekar highlighted water crisis in Bengaluru and said Goa CM promised assistance to the affected families.

‘BR Ambedkar must be addressed as Mahatma,’ says former Karnataka CM Bommai

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of Karnataka and BJP candidate for the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency emphasized the importance of addressing Dr BR Ambedkar as "Mahatma Ambedkar" and following the path of the Constitution to show respect to the nation. He praised Ambedkar's role in shaping India's democratic framework, noting the relevance of his principles. PM Modi also paid tribute to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, calling him an inspiration for backward-class people.

PM Modi thanks people of Dakshina Kannada ‘for turning out in record numbers’ for roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada for their record turnout at his roadshow. He highlighted the development initiatives and promised more work in transportation, healthcare, and tourism if elected for a third term. Modi also criticized the Congress government, urging people not to vote for them. The roadshow in Karnataka was attended by enthusiastic crowds, with the state going to polls in two phases.

Watch: Devotees offer prayers at Chhattarpur Temple on seventh day of Navratri

The morning aarti was performed at the Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth temple in Delhi on the seventh day of Navratri. Devotees gathered to worship Goddess Durga, especially Maa Kaalratri, the fierce form. The festival started on April 9 and will end on April 17, celebrating the nine manifestations of Maa Durga. Chaitra Navratri is a time for fasting and invoking goddess Shakti.

PM Modi holds massive mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru

PM Modi held a massive road show in Mangaluru, Karnataka, with enthusiastic crowds chanting his name. Thousands showered flower petals as his cavalcade passed through, covering a 2km stretch in an hour. Tight security and festive arrangements were in place, with saffron flags and attire dotting the route. Karnataka goes to polls in two phases.

Karnataka's Mysuru geared up for PM Modi's mega poll rally

Tight security in Mysore for PM Modi's rally on Sunday at Maharaja college grounds to support BJP and JD(S) candidates. Over 80,000 chairs set up with water facilities. PM Modi to address public meeting in Mysuru before roadshow in Mangaluru. Women to welcome him with "Solmelu Modi Ji" and "Thank you, Modi." First rally before second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26.

I will just introduce myself: Arun Yogiraj on meeting PM Modi tomorrow in Mysore

Prime Minister Modi will be received by Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj in Mysore for a public meeting on April 14. Yogiraj expressed excitement to meet the PM and praised Lok Sabha candidate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wadiyar. Additionally, he plans to visit Ayodhya with his family on April 15. Yogiraj shared that devotees in Ayodhya express their love for Ram Lalla.

Ahead of PM Modi’s Mysuru visit, Siddaramaiah him to explain his contribution to city

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned PM Modi's contributions to Karnataka during the Lok Sabha campaign. He criticized Modi's unfulfilled promises and urged voters to remember the development work done by Congress in Mysuru. Siddaramaiah also accused BJP of neglecting the constituency's development. He asked voters to support Congress candidate M Lakshmana over BJP's Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar in Mysuru-Kodagu.

Delhi rain: 22 flights diverted at IGI airport due to bad weather

22 flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to bad weather, with 9 going to Jaipur, 8 to Lucknow, and others to Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad. IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara flights were among those diverted between 3 pm and 6:30 pm. Delhi airport handles around 1,300 flights daily.

NDA will not get enough seats to form government at Centre, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah predicts no BJP-led NDA govt post-elections, hints at re-alignment with regional parties forming the government. He claims BJP won't fulfill poll promises, faces issues with unemployment and price rise. Siddaramaiah confident of Congress winning 15-20 seats in Karnataka. Alleges BJP deprived Karnataka of tax refunds, criticizes Centre for not releasing funds during drought. Siddaramaiah denies rumors of stepping down as CM for Shivakumar, plans to stay active in politics.

‘Modi Govt stands for transparent governance, no tolerance for terror’: BJP's Tejasvi Surya

BJP's Tejasvi Surya in Bengaluru South pitches for a third term for PM Modi, highlighting corruption-free governance and zero tolerance for terror. He lauds government's achievements, including DBT savings, infrastructure projects, and pandemic response. Surya expresses optimism for NDA's success in Karnataka, as state gears up for Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7.

‘To support PM Modi, BJP coming back to power’: MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on decision to not contest

Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh refrained from contesting Lok Sabha elections to support PM Modi and BJP's return to power. She joined BJP recently and expressed her focus on state's future over personal ambition. BJP's ally JD(S) is contesting in Mandya this time. Karnataka will vote in two phases on April 26 and May 7. BJP won 25 out of 28 seats in 2019 elections.

‘90 pc Vokkaliga voters will support PM Modi, Deve Gowda, there is no Congress’: R Ashoka

R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka, claims Vokkaliga community support for NDA in Lok Sabha elections. Vokkaliga and Lingayat are key communities in Karnataka. Ashoka predicts Vokkaliga voters will support Modi over Deve Gowda. BJP rebel Eshwarappa files nomination independently. Karnataka to vote in two phases on April 26 and May 7. BJP won 25 seats in 2019. Elections to start on April 19, results on June 4.