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BJP victory rejection of hollow promises, proof of people’s faith in Modi, say party CMs

New Delhi: BJP chief ministers on Sunday hailed the party’s victory as a result of people’s “unwavering” faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a rejection of Congress’ “hollow promises.” Their remarks came as the BJP stared at an imminent victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, with Congress reduced to consoling itself with Telangana, which it was set to wrest back from KCR-led Bharat Rashtra Samiti. “It is the

India refrains from signing COP28 health and climate declaration

Abu Dhabi: India on Sunday refrained from signing the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health, with sources pointing out that curbing greenhouse gas use for cooling in the health sector, which is one of the points in the document, may not be practical or achievable within the country’s healthcare infrastructure in the short term. The declaration calls for climate action to achieve “benefits for health from deep, rapid, and sustained

2 IRGC members killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Two members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an alleged Israeli attack on the Sayyida Zeinab neighbourhood in Syria on Saturday, December 2. In a statement, the IRGC Public Relations Department announced that Mohammed Ali Ataei Shoorcheh and Panah Taghizadeh were killed while they were on an advisory mission in Syria, Tasnim News Agency reported. Also Read Anadolu cameraman killed in Israeli strikes; toll rises

Is Sunil Kanugolu the mastermind behind Congress’ Telangana win?

New Delhi: Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu has yet again proven to be the man with the Midas touch, plotting the Congress’ amazing turnaround in Telangana months after being the architect of the grand old party’s return to power in Karnataka. Kanugolu was largely credited for shaping the Congress’ win in Karnataka and was later accorded Cabinet rank in the Siddaramaiah government. This time, Kanugolu along with PCC chief A Revanth

Congress will win Odisha just like Telangana: Senior MLA Routray

Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress MLA Suresh Routray claimed on Sunday, December 3, that his party will win the assembly elections in Odisha next year just like it did in Telangana. Routray said the Congress would organize a massive public meeting in Bhubaneswar at the end of this month. The party leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would attend it. “The infighting between two senior leaders sent a negative

T’gana Polls: Results disappointing but not saddened, says KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao said on Sunday, December 3, the assembly poll results were “disappointing,” though he was not “saddened.” In a post on ‘X’, Rama Rao congratulated the Congress party, which is clearly heading to form the government in Telangana. “Grateful to the people of Telangana for giving @BRSparty two consecutive terms of government. I am not saddened by the result today, but I am

In pics: Madhya Pradesh Polls – BJP celebrates lead

Indore: BJP workers and supporters celebrate the party’s lead during counting of votes for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, in Indore, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (PTI Photo) Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh BJP President VD Sharma with party workers celebrates the party’s lead during counting of votes for MP Assembly elections, in Bhopal, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (PTI Photo) Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan greets party workers celebrating the party’s

DGP Anjani Kumar meets Revanth Reddy, reviews security arrangements

Hyderabad: After the vote counting trends showed Congress getting a majority in Telangana, DGP Anjani Kumar along with Additional DG, Mahesh Bhagwat and Additional DG (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar Jain met the TPCC president Revanth Reddy on Sunday and congratulated him. The top caps reached Revanth’s house and presented a flower bouquet to him, extending greetings to the TPCC chief. Alongside, they also discussed the security arrangements. Top Telangana

Abhishek Bachchan removes off his wedding ring, hints at separation?

Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are among the most loved and adorable couples in Bollywood and were often seen giving couples goals to their fans since they got married. The couple has remained in the news for quite a time for alleged separation rumours now. Aishwarya Rai has attended various events without Abhishek and other members of the Bachchan family since the past month and it has led to

Pushpa 2 shooting in Hyd in trouble: Allu Arjun unwell?

Hyderabad: One of the most anticipated films of 2024 is Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, which also stars Fahad Fasil and Rashmika Mandanna. The movie is a sequel to the 2021 hit ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. Pushpa: The Rise has already garnered attention for winning National Awards in the categories of ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Music Director.’ However, it appears that the producers may need to reschedule the release date of ‘Pushpa: