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The Income Tax Department has issued a fresh notice to the Congress party, demanding a sum of ₹1745 crore for the period spanning from 2014 to 2017. This new notice compounds the party's tax liabilities, now totaling ₹3567 crore. Breakdown of the tax demands reveals ₹663 crore for 2014-15, ₹664 crore for 2015-16, and ₹417 crore for 2016-17, sent to the Congress. Sources affiliated with the Congress party allege that the Income Tax Department has revoked the tax exemptions previously granted to political entities, resulting in taxes being levied on the party's entire revenue collection. Furthermore, reports suggest that taxes have been imposed on entries made by third parties in diaries seized from Congress leaders during raids. The Congress party had received a prior notice from the Income Tax Department just two days ago, on March 29, amounting to ₹1823 crore. This earlier demand notice pertains to the period from 2017-18 to 2020-21 and includes accrued interest and penalties....

In NDA's Meerut rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the opposition leaders of corruption and said that this Lok Sabha election is a fight between two camps on corruption. PM Modi said, "I am taking action on corruption, so some people have become upset. They have lost their temper. My dear countrymen! I say, Modi's guarantee says, Modi's mantra is - 'Remove corruption. , they say 'save the corrupt'. This election is a fight between these two camps." He said, "These people together have formed an alliance. They think that Modi will be scared of them, but for me it is 'my India, my family'. Today big corrupt people are behind the bars. They are not getting bail. That's why many big corrupt people have to make rounds of the court." PM Modi said, "This election of 2024 is not just about forming the government, it is not about who becomes MP and who doesn't. The election of 2024 is for making a developed India. The...

Arvind Kejriwal Message: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced 6 guarantees to the people amid ED custody, including free electricity to the poor across the country, Mohalla Clinic and giving full statehood to Delhi. Kejriwal's announcement is being considered important before the Lok Sabha elections-2024. Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal read out her husband's letter at the India Alliance rally held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Sunita Kejriwal, who was seen on the political stage for the first time, read the letter from Arvind Kejriwal. Arvind Kejriwal said in the letter, "I give six guarantees. First, we will provide 24 hours electricity in the entire country. There will be no power cut anywhere. "Second- We will provide free electricity for the poor in the entire country. Third- We will build excellent schools in every village and every locality. “Fourthly, we will build Mohalla Clinics in every village and loc...

During the India Alliance rally held at Ramlila Maidan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the Lok Sabha elections, labeling it as 'match fixing.' The rally, named "Loktantra Bachao" or 'save democracy', witnessed a convergence of key Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Farooq Abdullah, among others. Among the many notable Opposition leaders present at the rally were Sharad Pawar of the NCP, Uddhav Thackeray representing Shiv Sena (UBT), Akhilesh Yadav from the Samajwadi Party, Sitaram Yechury of the CPI(M), D Raja of the CPI, PDP's Mehbooba Mufti, and Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren. Rahul Gandhi asserted that the opposition's collective effort aims to thwart BJP's alleged scheme. He emphasized the critical nature of the election, warning that failure to vote diligently could result in the success of BJP's planned match fixing, ultimately endangering the Constitution. ...

A rally of the opposition India Alliance is being held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. This rally has been named 'Save Democracy Rally'. The India bloc mega  rally is being held to protest against the arrest of opposition leaders. At the 'Save Democracy Rally', Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi put my husband in jail, did he do the right thing?" These people of BJP are saying that Kejriwal ji is in jail, he should resign. Should he resign?" She said, "Your Kejriwal is a lion, they will not be able to keep him in jail for long." Sunita Kejriwal also mentioned the six guarantees given to the country by Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister. "These include the promise of 24-hour electricity, free electricity for the poor, good schools and mohalla clinics." Leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, NCP (Sharad Pawar), Trinamool Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and DMK are ...

BJP on Saturday released the eighth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections-20624. The party has released the names of candidates for the seats of Punjab, Odisha and West Bengal. In Punjab, Preneet Kaur, wife of former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, has been fielded from Patiala. Praneet Kaur had won the Lok Sabha elections from this seat in 2019 as a Congress candidate. After resigning from the post of Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh joined BJP. Preneet Kaur was suspended from the party in February last year on charges of party activities. After this she also joined BJP. BJP has fielded Dinesh Singh Babbu from Gurdaspur by canceling the ticket of film star Sunny Deol. The party has fielded Taranjit Singh Sandhu from Amritsar, Sushil Kumar Rinku from Jalandhar, Ravneet Singh Bittu from Ludhiana and Hansraj Hans from Faridkot. Sandhu, the party's candidate from Amritsar, has been India's ambassador to America. On his candidacy he said, “My objective is clear. W...

Approximately 6,017 hectares of land within the bounds of the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh face submergence due to the expansive Ken-Betwa river link project. Efforts are underway to secure an equivalent land area and have it officially designated for compensation. During a recent visit to Panna, HS Mohanta, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Land Record), assessed the progress towards acquiring replacement land for submergence. Compensatory land to be developed into forested areas Commissioner Sagar chaired a meeting in this regard. He said once the compensatory land is officially designated, the tiger reserve authorities plan to develop it into forested areas. The cultivation of fruit trees is planned to provide essential sustenance for wildlife and birds, while water bodies will also be established within the compensatory land. Anjana Shuchita, the Field Director of the Panna Tiger Reserve, informed media that the compensatory land would be sourced from r...

In a bid to draw more tourists to the state, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department is venturing beyond the conventional tourist hubs. This initiative extends beyond the familiar cities of Indore, Bhopal, Omkareshwar, Gwalior, and Pachmarhi, as it now encompasses various cities across different districts. The department is actively pursuing new projects aimed at enhancing tourism at 12 locations within the state. These endeavors include establishing resorts, adventure parks, and similar attractions.  Dewas, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Chhatarpur, Raisen, and Niwari districts are among those targeted for development under this tourism initiative. Collaborating with state investors, the department is facilitating investment opportunities to catalyze the development of these areas, fostering hopes for substantial growth.  Investors of the state will get the opportunity to invest by joining hands with the MP Tourism Department. Also, there is hope that these places will be developed in a be...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious goal of securing 50 seats in the upcoming general elections across South Indian states. In the previous 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the party clinched victory in 30 seats, with 25 of them stemming from Karnataka alone. Karnataka has historically been a stronghold for the BJP in general elections, consistently outperforming the Congress and securing the maximum number of seats from 2004 to 2019. However, discontent has arisen within the BJP following the distribution of tickets. As per the current seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP is slated to contest in 25 seats, while the JD(S) will field candidates in three constituencies (Kolar, Hassan, and Mandya). The BJP has finalized candidates for all its allocated seats, resulting in 13 sitting MPs being denied tickets. Notably, Shobha Karandlaje, an MP, has been relocated from Udupi to Bangalore North. Among the 13 MPs denied tickets, majority of them have served for two terms. Karjol's cand...

Sony SAB's 'Vanshaj' is a show that depicts the challenges of inheritance, highlighting how men have historically had more power as heirs. In the recent episodes, tensions escalate between Yukti (Anjali Tatrari) and DJ (Mahir Pandhi) for the share of the property and both tactically scheme and plot to outwit each other. As the cutthroat battle among them intensifies, there are a lot of new faces that enter the show enhancing the upcoming plot with lots of twists and turns.  Ace actor Gurpreet Singh steps into the role of Mr Rafique Baig, an intelligent entrepreneur promising to inject a new dynamic into the world of Vanshaj. Mr. Baig, a distinguished gentleman renowned for his refined taste and sophistication, brings with him an air of elegance and authority. Mr. Baig is a lover of shayari and ghazals adding depth to his cultured demeanor. His virtuous style reflects his wealth and influence. As he will be closely a part of the Multani and Mahajan merger, his arrival will g...

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented Bharat Ratna at an Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 30, 2024). She conferred Bharat Ratna upon:  -      P. V. Narasimha Rao posthumously. On behalf of the late Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Bharat Ratna was received by Shri P.V. Prabhakar Rao, his son. -      Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh posthumously. On behalf of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bharat Ratna was received by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, his grandson. -      Dr. M.S. Swaminathan posthumously. On behalf of the late Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Bharat Ratna was received by Dr. Nitya Rao, his daughter. -      Shri Karpoori Thakur posthumously. On behalf of the late Shri Karpoori Thakur, Bharat Ratna was received by Shri Ramnath Thakur, his son.  LK Advani to be honored at home Lal Krishna Advani will be given this honor at his home on March 31. During this time, Prime Minister Nar...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As the political landscape in Madhya Pradesh witnesses a significant shift with Congress leaders defecting to the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha Election-2024, fiery rhetoric has emerged, with terms like 'garbage' and 'trash bins' being hurled between the opposing parties. In the midst of this exodus, a Congress leader's description of party turncoats as 'garbage' sparked a retaliatory remark from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), referring to the opposition as a "trash bin." Senior Congress leader KK Mishra, serving as the media advisor to state party chief Jitu Patwari, recently remarked that the BJP had transformed into a receptacle, where the remnants of Congress were being discarded. Echoing this sentiment, another senior Congress leader and party's national secretary Satyanarayan Patel equated the defectors to refuse dumped in landfills. Responding to these jibes, state cabinet minister Prahlad Patel commented,...

Indore: Indore was drenched in colors on Rangpanchami on Saturday. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav arrived at 12 noon to participate in this celebration and played Holi with enthusiasm. He celebrated for about 45 minutes.  The Chief Minister was in the Gair for about a kilometer from Lodhipura to Shakar Bazar. He rode in the chariot accompanied by Hindrakshak's guard along with MLA Malini Gaur and Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya. CM Dr Yadav was also seen showering colors and gulal. The most exciting moment of today's Gair was when the crowd of lakhs of people gave way to the ambulance passing through the Gair. The colorful Gair processions of Rang Panchami passed through different routes and reached Rajwada, the heart of the city, where a large number of people had come to be a part of the Gair. Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and public representatives wished Rang Panchami to CM Dr. Mohan Yadav. On this occasion, Dr. Yadav told the reporters that Gair Indore has a traditio...

Former Deputy CM of Rajasthan and Congress leader Sachin Pilot is sweating in Chhattisgarh these days. The party has appointed him in-charge, giving him the responsibility of winning 11 Lok Sabha seats of this state. He is constantly seen attacking BJP.  Meanwhile, Sachin Pilot hinted at the party's downfall due to youth not getting a chance in politics. Taking subtle dig at former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, he said that youths are expert in bringing surprising results in every field, yet they do not get opportunities. This has become a serious issue.  Sachin Pilot said that youth should come forward in every field as well as in politics. Pilot said that he has tried everywhere to ensure that the youth get opportunities. The problem in politics is that after getting a position here, people get attached to it. Pilot said that the biggest challenge in politics is that there are many things in it which are not in your hands. He said many times, even after doing a lot, you do not ...

After the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal on charges of alleged scam in Delhi's liquor policy, ED has issued summons to another AAP leader and Delhi government minister Kailash Gehlot. Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot has been called for questioning in the case of alleged money laundering related to liquor policy. He has been called for questioning in this case for the first time. Kailash Gehlot arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office on Saturday, shortly after being summoned to participate in the investigation concerning the liquor policy case, which led to the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the central investigative agency. Gehlot, aged 49 and representing Najafgarh as an MLA for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), holds ministerial positions in the Delhi government, overseeing transport, home affairs, and law. 'Dictatorship of BJP' Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Kumar Pandey termed the issuing of summons to Gehlot as 'dictatorship of BJP'. Earlier, Manish Siso...

Ghazipur: Today, amidst tight security measures, the funeral rites of Mukhtar Ansari, the infamous figure known for his dual role as a gangster and politician, are scheduled to take place in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.  The journey of his body, which covered a 400-kilometer route from the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda district following the completion of the postmortem examination, saw a convoy of 26 vehicles, prominently including 24 police vehicles and the ambulance carrying Ansari's remains, passing through districts like Prayagraj, Bhadohi, Kaushambi, and Varanasi before reaching Ghazipur, where Ansari's legacy holds both fear and reverence. Inside the ambulance, accompanying the remains were Ansari's sons Umar and Abbas Ansari, the latter's wife, and two cousins. The meticulously planned route by the UP government aimed to address security concerns arising from Ansari's notorious past and the sensitive circumstances surrounding his demise. The Ansari fam...

The Delhi Police have allowed the holding of a massive rally by the INDIA bloc on March 31 at the Ramleela Maidan to voice opposition against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case.  Thirteen parties forming part of the Opposition alliance will participate in the rally, with leaders such as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge slated to attend, as per insider sources. According to these sources, Kalpana Soren, the spouse of incarcerated former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will also deliver a speech at the rally. Hemant Soren, who was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in January over an alleged land scam shortly after resigning as Chief Minister, remains in custody. Among the prominent leaders expected to join the rally under the INDIA bloc banner 'Tanashahi Hatao, Loktantra Bachao' (Remove dictatorship, save democracy) are veteran politician Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddh...

Mukhtar Ansari Death: The body of mafia Mukhtar has been sent to his birthplace Ghazipur. The entire Ansari family is gathering in 'Fatak' area of Ghazipur. Mukhtar Ansari was born in this house and it was here that he grew up. Mukhtar will be laid to rest near the graves of his parents.  Now everyone's eyes are on Mukhtar Ansari's wife Afshan. A large number of Mukhtar's supporters and relatives have reached his house. Meanwhile, the biggest question is where is Mukhtar's wife Afshan Ansari? Will Afshan surrender after her husband's death? Will she attend his funeral or not? Mukhtar Ansari was called mafia and don of UP. Mukhtar's wife Afshan Ansari is also called the lady don of UP.  Afshan Ansari carries reward of 75000  UP Police has been searching for Afshan Ansari for a long time. First the police placed a reward of Rs 25 thousand on Afshan Ansari. But the police could not find any trace of her. After this the police increased the reward to Rs 50 t...

Indore: The decade-old tradition of Rangpanchami Ger is scheduled to be organised in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Saturday morning and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also participate in it, the district collector said. Huge crowd gathers in Rajwada  The Rang Panchami festival is celebrated on the fifth day after Holi and people put colours and gulal on each other on the occasion. On this day, a huge crowd of people gather in Rajwada and surrounding areas in the city and shower colours on each other. People also spray gulal and colours through vehicles and celebrate this festival with great pomp. In view of the Rangpanchami, the district administration on Friday afternoon reviewed the preparations and security arrangements in the city. Efforts underway to include Ger tradition in UNESCO heritage list District Collector Ashish Singh said, "The preparation to celebrate the 75-year-old tradition of Rangpanchami Ger in the city is going on. Efforts are also underway to incl...

Ujjain: The festival of Rangpanchami will be celebrated symbolically at the Jyotirlinga Mahakal temple on Saturday. In the Bhasma Aarti at 4 am, the priest will offer only one pot of color made of saffron and Tesu flowers to Lord Mahakal.  In the evening, as per tradition, Mahakaleshwar Dhwaj Chal Samaroh will be taken out. It is noteworthy that during the Bhasma Aarti on the day of Dhulendi in the Mahakal temple, a fire broke out in the sanctum sanctorum due to excessive use of chemical-laden gulal. 14 people including priests were injured in this. Taking a lesson from the accident, the temple administration has banned priests and devotees from playing with colours on Rangpanchami. Visitors coming for Bhasma Aarti will not be able to bring colors and gulal with them. Devotees will be allowed to enter the temple only after strict checking at the entry gates. A pot of natural colors will be provided to the priests To follow the tradition of Rangpanchami, the temple committee will p...

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pledged that decisive measures would be taken against those undermining democracy, once there is a change in government. This declaration came after the party received a hefty income tax notice amounting to ₹1,800 crore, which it condemned as "tax terrorism". The notice pertains to the assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21 and encompasses penalties and interest. Gandhi asserted on the microblogging platform X that action against those jeopardizing democracy would be swift and resolute under a new administration, ensuring that such transgressions are not repeated. He guaranteed stringent repercussions against the culprits. The Congress is grappling with financial constraints following a ₹200 crore penalty imposed by Income Tax authorities, along with freezing of its assets, a setback not alleviated by the high court. With the Lok Sabha elections-2024 looming, the Congress is poised to approach the Supreme Court in this matter. Alleging that ce...

Mukhi, the pioneering female cheetah cub born in Kuno National Park, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, celebrated her first birthday on Friday, signifying a year of resilience and adaptation in her solitary existence.   Mukhi's journey echoes a tale of fortitude. Born to 'Jwala', alongside three siblings, she faced adversity early on when scorching temperatures claimed the lives of her littermates. Struggling with dehydration, Mukhi found herself in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where dedicated veterinary care nursed her back to health. Adversity didn't end for Mukhi However, adversity didn't end there for Mukhi. Despite surviving against the odds, she was further challenged by her mother's rejection, leaving her to navigate the wilderness alone, devoid of maternal guidance crucial for learning survival skills.   Deprived of this natural tutelage, Mukhi's path to mastering hunting tactics seemed uncertain. Yet, resilient and observant, she has been dilig...

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, the Mahagathbandhan, or Grand Alliance, disclosed its seat-sharing arrangement for Bihar, designating 26 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats to the RJD. The Congress will field candidates in nine seats, while the Left parties have been allocated five seats. The Congress has secured Katihar, Kishanganj, Patna Sahib, Sasaram, Bhagalpur, West Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Maharajganj seats. The Left will contest from Begusarai, Khagaria, Aarh, Karakat, and Nalanda. The remaining 26 seats will be contested by the RJD. The allocation of the Purnia seat to the RJD posed a significant challenge as Pappu Yadav will now miss the opportunity to contest the election. Bima Bharti, who transitioned from JDU to RJD, will be the Grand Alliance candidate for this seat. The Lok Sabha elections for Bihar's 40 seats will take place in seven phases on April 19, 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1, with vote counting scheduled for June 4. In the 2019 ...

Israel-Palestine Conflict: The top UN court the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has unanimously ordered Israel not to block the supply of relief materials to save Gaza from famine. The International Court of Justice has said that Israel should act without delay to continue providing essential basic services and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Recently it was warned that if humanitarian aid does not reach Gaza in time, there could be a famine there within a few weeks. Israel is constantly being accused of obstructing humanitarian aid. However it has rejected these allegations. Recently, South Africa had accused Israel in the International Court of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel, while denying allegations of genocide, has blamed the United Nations for the difficulties in distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza. Before the latest decision of the Hague court, in January also the ICJ had asked Israel to make every possible effort to stop the incidents of genocide in Gaza. Although this or...

In the wake of Germany and America's remarks regarding the detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the United Nations has now given its reaction on the matter. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antony Guterres, addressed inquiries regarding Kejriwal's arrest and the freezing of the Congress Party's bank accounts. In response, the spokesperson emphasized the importance of safeguarding political and civil liberties, along with the welfare of all citizens, particularly during election periods in India. Expressing the global hope for free and fair parliamentary elections in India, the spokesperson underscored the necessity for an environment conducive to free and fair voting. Arvind Kejriwal was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection to purported irregularities in Delhi's excise policy. Former Indian Foreign Secretary and ambassador to various nations, including Turkey, France, and Russia, Kanwal Sibal, charact...

Mukhtar Ansari, a former gangster turned politician, died due to a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh late last evening. Ansari was admitted to the hospital in Banda after collapsing unconscious in the district jail around 8:45 pm. Despite treatment at the Rani Durgavati Medical College, he could not be revived after suffering from a cardiac arrest.   The family of Mukhtar Ansari, who had been incarcerated in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh since 2005, has raised allegations that he was poisoned while in prison.   "Mukhtar said that he was given a poisonous substance in his food in jail. This happened for the second time. He was given poison around 40 days ago as well. And, recently, on March 19, he was again given this (poison) due to which his condition was bad," his brother Afzal Ansari stated.   Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar echoed these claims, asserting that his father was given poison in his food and vowed to seek justice through legal means.   ...