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Maliwal assault case: Formatting phone, not finding of video speaks volume, says Court while granting police custody to Bibhav

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:22 PM IST

While granting five days of police custody to Bibhav Kumar, the court observed that "the fact that the video footage was not found in the pendrive provided by the JE to the IO during the course of the investigation and the mobile phone was formatted by th ... read..

PM Modi renews wealth charge against Congress, says INDIA partners out to "steal" public wealth

East Singhbhum (Jharkhand) | May 19, 2024 4:30:20 PM IST

In a fresh jab at the Congress, and its ruling partner in the state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM); Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they 'know nothing' about development. ... read..

IMD issues red alert for Delhi; temperature likely to touch 44 degrees

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:18 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday held out no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave as it issued a red alert in Delhi informing that the temperatures can range between 28 to 44 degrees Celsius. ... read..

"PM Modi, BJP bankrupt of ideas": RJD MP Manoj Jha

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 4:30:17 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RJD MP Manoj Jha on Sunday said they were 'bankrupt' of ideas. ... read..

Delhi: 20-year-old boy stabbed to death in Seelampur

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:15 PM IST

Four people, including two minors, have been arrested in a case related to the stabbing of a 20-year-old boy to death in the Seelampur area of the capital city of Delhi. ... read..

"Request Govt to airlift duo from Srinagar to AIIMS, Delhi": Father of Rajathan tourist couple injured in Anantnag terror attack

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 4:30:09 PM IST

The father of a tourist couple from Rajasthan who were injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Saturday requested the Centre to airlift the duo from Srinagar to AIIMS, Delhi for further treatment and to provide them with the best med ... read..

"Bibhav arrested as per law brought by AAP": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:05 PM IST

Amid the political war of words between the ruling AAP and the BJP over the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal's former aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal; senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said the for ... read..

"PoK is ours and we will take it back": Amit Shah in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 4:30:03 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that he is declaring from the pious land of Prayagraj that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and the nation will take it back. ... read..

Maharashtra: 2 killed as luxury car hits motorcycle in Pune, minor held

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 3:30:26 PM IST

Two people, including a young woman, were killed after a luxury car hit their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune city, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"This whole election is between 'Ram Bhakt' and 'Ram Drohi'...": UP CM Yogi

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 3:30:24 PM IST

Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party and launched a scathing attack against the Opposition, saying that the Congress and the Samajwadi party get tensed whenever we talk abo ... read..

Chennai celebrates grand festival of Vaikasi Visakam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2024 3:30:22 PM IST

On the auspicious occasion of the 'Vaikasi Visakam Festival', earlier this morning, a chariot procession was held in Vadapalani Murugar Temple in Vadapalani, a neighbourhood area of Chennai city. ... read..

Tripura: BSF arrests smuggler with 4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 3:30:20 PM IST

In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in the state of Tripura, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended one smuggler and seized four gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi Police detain people demonstrating against AAP, Section 144 imposed on DDU Marg ahead of 'Jail Bharo' march

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:30:18 PM IST

Amid the mega political showdown over the arrest of CM Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police on Sunday detained some people who were protesting against the ruling party in the natio ... read..

Royal couple eyes to retain and retake their seats in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha

Balangir (Odisha) | May 19, 2024 3:29:59 PM IST

Balangir, which had a glorious past of having the first x-ray machine as well as the printing press in Odisha, a transport system, and the facility of power generation through a generator, has significantly attracted the attention of several as a royal co ... read..

"Those who indulged in J-K killings will be strongly responded," says Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:29:55 PM IST

Condemning the recent incidents of shooting by terrorists in two different incidents in Shopian and Anantnag, respectively, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that some are causing such incidents as they are discouraged by the improving situations in Jammu ... read..

J-K: BJP leader alleges Pak hand in terror attack on tourist couple

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 2:30:13 PM IST

A day after a former panchayat official was shot dead by terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian and a tourist couple from Rajasthan injured in a separate terror strike in Anantnag, former deputy chief minister of the erstwhile state, Kavinder Gupta, said o ... read..

Farooq Abdullah demands international investigation agencies probe recent killings in JK

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 2:30:12 PM IST

Condemning the shooting of a man and a couple by terrorists in two different incidents in Shopian and Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Farooq Abdullah said that terrorism continues to exist here. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out in bus on Tirupati-Renigunta national highway, no casualties reported

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 2:30:10 PM IST

A private bus travelling from Tirupati to Srikalahasti caught fire on the Tirupati-Renigunta National Highway on Saturday night. ... read..

"Lalu Yadav will never transfer power" Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary attacks RJD supremo

Patna (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 2:30:04 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing him of nepotism and family appeasement within his party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). ... read..

More than 80 women survivors of cancer walk the ramp in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 19, 2024 2:30:00 PM IST

As many as 80 women who were cancer survivors walked the ramp in Gujarat's Rajkot. The event was organised with the aim of creating awareness about cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. ... read..

"Stop this drama and arrest us all together": Saurabh Bharadwaj ahead of AAP march to BJP HQ

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:59 PM IST

In a swipe at the BJP over the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's former aide, Bibhav Kumar, in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal; Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday dared the ruling party at the Centr ... read..

Delhi Police detain AAP workers marching towards BJP HQ, Section 144 imposed on DDU Marg

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:51 PM IST

Amid the mega political showdown over the arrest of CM Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police on Sunday detained several workers of the ruling party as they marched towards the BJP h ... read..

West Tripura Lok Sabha Constituency returning officer inspects counting hall ahead of counting on June 4

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 2:29:49 PM IST

Vishal Kumar, the returning officer for the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, conducted an inspection of the counting hall at Umakanta School in preparation for the upcoming vote counting on June 4. ... read..

BJP has initiated 'Operation Jhaadu' to crush AAP, says Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:44 PM IST

In a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that the BJP has initiated 'Operation Jhaddu' to crush AAP, adding that the BJP plans to arrest all the big leaders of his party. ... read..

Devotees from Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar extend greetings to CM Yogi at Gorakhnath Temple

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 2:29:40 PM IST

Devotees from various states, including Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar, among others, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday morning amid his vigorous campaigning for the party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. ... read..

Maliwal 'assault': Police considering adding IPC section for destruction of evidence against Bibhav

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 2:29:38 PM IST

Amid the mega political summer slam between the ruling AAP and the BJP over the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal's former aide in connection with the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police sources on Sunday said it was considering addin ... read..

'Jail ka Khel': Arvind Kejriwal to lead protest march towards BJP headquarters today, dares PM to get AAP leaders arrested

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 12:31:02 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest all AAP leaders and announced on Saturday that he will go to Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi on Sunday at 12 pm with all the ... read..

"None from my party contesting Lok Sabha polls": Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) chief Raja Bhaiya

Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 12:30:58 PM IST

Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) chief Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiya said his party has fielded no candidate for the Lok Sabha elections and neither has it entered into an alliance with any party. ... read..

Varanasi: Buddhist monk praises PM Modi for development in places linked to Lord Buddha

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 12:30:45 PM IST

Buddhist monks in Varanasi gave their blessings to PM Modi and praised him, calling him a "Buddhist patron." ... read..

"Not easy to give direct challenge to PM": Congress leader Salman Khurshid on AAP's protest

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 12:30:43 PM IST

Reacting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal holding a protest at the BJP headquarters over the arrest of Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal alleged assault case on Sunday, Congress leader Salman Khurshid said it is not easy to give a direct challenge ... read..

J-K: "Worked for development, known for sympathy," recalls friend of former Sarpanch killed in Shopian terror attack

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 12:30:41 PM IST

Waseem Ahmad, a friend of the former Sarpanch, Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, who was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, said they were at home when the learned about the incident. ... read..

"We protested to get justice for Nirbhaya, now we are saving an accused," says Swati Maliwal as AAP gears up for protest at BJP HQ

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 12:30:38 PM IST

Even as AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the party's top leaders gear up for staging a protest at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi on Sunday, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has lashed out at the party's leadership. ... read..

J-K: BJP leader alleges Pak hand terror attack on tourist couple

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 12:30:36 PM IST

"Will win more seats in Vidhan Sabha and LS polls" says BJD's Sundargarh candidate Dilip Tirkey

Sundargarh (Odisha) | May 19, 2024 11:30:59 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate from Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat, Dilip Tirkey, expressed confidence in his party winning more seats in the assembly and the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Tourist numbers have fallen after e-pass system implemented in Kodaikanal, say local traders

Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2024 11:30:57 AM IST

The e-pass system, introduced in the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal, following a Madras High Court order, has led to a dip in the number of tourists to the hill stations, local traders said, adding that businesses that depend on tourism have also been impacted b ... read..

Effective malaria control initiatives underway by NVBDCP in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 11:30:48 AM IST

The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is intensifying efforts to combat vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis across rural regions. Utilising a robust network of ... read..

Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after engine catches fire

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2024 11:30:46 AM IST

An Air India Express flight bound for Kochi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport due to an engine flame. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and crew members, took off at 10:30 am ... read..

"Won't turn it down if offered": BJP's Jual Oram amid buzz as contender for Odisha CM

Rourkela (Odisha) | May 19, 2024 11:30:40 AM IST

Amid speculations that he could be among the frontrunners for chief minister should they wrest Odisha from the BJD in the ongoing assembly elections, sitting BJP MP and the party's candidate from Sundergarh Lok Sabha constituency, Jual Oram said he doesn' ... read..

"Voter turnout less than my expectations in Central Kashmir": JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 9:31:36 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Farooq Abdullah expressed concern over the low voting percentage in Central Kashmir, saying that he expected around 70 per cent polling percentage in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Shifting cultivators, rubber tappers more susceptible to malaria: Tripura Health Secretary

West Tripura (Tripura) | May 19, 2024 9:31:34 AM IST

Tripura Health Secretary Kiran Gitte said that the state health department has launched a comprehensive drive to eradicate malaria by 2027. As a part of the drive, the state government has undertaken multi-pronged initiatives that include the testing, tre ... read..

Barabanki LS polls: BJP's Rajrani Rawat to take on Congress' Tanuj Punia following Upendra Singh Rawat's exit

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:30:02 AM IST

In Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, which will go to the polls on Monday (May 20) in the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has fielded Rajrani Rawat for the seat, while Congress has nominated Tanuj Punia as an INDIA bloc candidate. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of fifth phase of voting

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2024 8:30:00 AM IST

Security forces have intensified vigil in Mumbai, a day before the metropolitan city is set to go into polls in the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 20). ... read..

Bihar: Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur to remain costly due to heatwave spells

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | May 19, 2024 8:29:58 AM IST

The famous 'Shahi' Litchi of Muzaffarpur will remain heavy on the pockets of consumers due to the unfavorable conditions caused by severe heatwaves this year. ... read..

Andhra: Butcher stabs pregnant stray dog to death in Guntur

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 8:29:56 AM IST

A butcher in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district allegedly killed a pregnant street dog by stabbing it with a knife multiple times, police said on Saturday. ... read..

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala; red alert for 3 districts on May 19-20

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 19, 2024 6:29:27 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Kerala for the next five days and issued a red alert in three districts of the state for May 19 and 20. ... read..

Andhra: Vizag Police bust cybercrime racket, arrest three for trafficking youth to Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 5:30:12 AM IST

The Visakhapatnam police claimed to have busted a cybercrime racket and arrested three consultancy agents for allegedly luring unemployed youths and sending them to Chinese-operated cybercrime rings in countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand, of ... read..

J-K: BJP condemns killing of former Sarpanch in Shopian terror attack

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 5:30:11 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the killing of party leader and former Sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Shopian district by terrorists on Saturday and expressed solidarity with the family of the deceased. ... read..

Severe heatwave grips parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat; mercury soars above 45 degrees Celsius

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:29:35 AM IST

Severe heatwave conditions, exceeding a blistering 45 degrees Celsius, were observed in some parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. ... read..

Polling parties to depart on Sunday for fifth phase of polls, assembly by-election

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 3:30:05 AM IST

In Uttar Pradesh, polling parties are being dispatched to polling booths to ensure the fair and peaceful conduct of voting scheduled for May 20 for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 and the by-election on the Lucknow East Assembly c ... read..

BJP including Swati Maliwal in conspiracy: Atishi

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:30:01 AM IST

Claiming that Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against Swati Maliwal in an illegal recruitment case, AAP leader Atishi on Saturday said the BJP has made former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson part of "conspiracy." ... read..

Results of Telangana EAMCET examinations released

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 19, 2024 3:29:59 AM IST

The results of the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) were released. ... read..

"Serving those who served us": Assam Rifles hosts ex-servicemen rally in Kalimpong

Kalimpong (West Bengal) | May 19, 2024 3:29:58 AM IST

The Assam Rifles, on Saturday conducted a significant ex-servicemen rally under the theme 'Serving Those Who Served Us.' ... read..

May 20 polls: Three way battle in Jhansi among BJP, Congress and BSP

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2024 3:29:56 AM IST

Jhansi, the stronghold of BJP which the party has been winning since 2014, will witness a three-way poll battle among BJP's Anurag Sharma, who is pitted against Congress' Pradeep Jain Aditya, and Bahujan Samaj Party's Ravi Prakash. ... read..

Former BJP Sarpanch killed, couple injured in separate terrorist attacks in J-K

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2024 3:29:52 AM IST

A former BJP Sarpanch was killed, and a couple from Jaipur were injured in two separate incidents of firing by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian and Anantnag districts, respectively late on Saturday night, police said. ... read..

Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi court sends Bibhav Kumar to five-day police custody

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:29:43 AM IST

The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide, Bibhav Kumar, to five-day police custody after he was arrested in connection with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's assault case. ... read..

Delhi's peak power demand clocks 6987 MW, highest-ever in the first 18 days of May

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:35 PM IST

Delhi's peak power demand has clocked this season's highest. According to the State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) data, it clocked 6987 MW on May 17; the highest ever in the first 18 days of May. ... read..

"I will give you my camel...": Lalu Prasad on PM Modi's 'buffalo' jibe on inheritance tax

Patna (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 11:01:33 PM IST

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that opposition will take away 'one of two buffalos' from people, former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said, "will give you my camel." ... read..

BJP, Delhi Police knows Maliwal's case is "weak"; Bibhav Kumar arrested minutes after bail hearing started: AAP

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:31 PM IST

Terming the whole Swati Maliwal assault case as "fake", Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar was arrested because the Bharatiya Janata Party and Delhi Police are aware that the ca ... read..

Delhi Court disposes of Bibhav Kumar's bail plea as "infructuous"

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:29 PM IST

The Tis Hazari Court of Delhi on Saturday disposed of the anticipatory bail application of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar as "infructuous" after his arrest. ... read..

Doctor's advice to cope with heatwave: Cover body parts while going out, keep yourself hydrated

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 18, 2024 11:01:27 PM IST

Amidst increasing mercury, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, Principal of SMS Medical College, has shared tips on how to protect oneself from heatwaves and rising temperatures, emphasising covering the body parts and staying hydrated. ... read..

We are PM Modi's candidate, where is the confusion?: BJP candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy from Saran

Saran (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 11:01:23 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Saran seat, Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Saturday that if party's any candidate wins, it's the victory of Prime Minister Modi and there is no confusion in it, asserting that all BJP's candidates are PM Modi's candidate. ... read..

PM Modi's event in Varanasi on May 21 will be dedicated to 'Matri Shakti': BJP Minister Daya Shankar Mishra

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 11:01:19 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh BJP Minister Daya Shankar Mishra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event on May 21 would be dedicated to 'Matri Shakti'. He added that PM Modi would win from Varanasi by a record margin. ... read..

"Nirmala Sitharaman should not do dirty politics by raising family issues": AAP's Somnath Bharti

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:15 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha, Somnath Bharti slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her remarks about the AAP candidate and said that she should refrain from doing dirty politics by raising family matters. ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi CM's personal aide Bibhav Kumar to be produced in court

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:13 PM IST

Bibhav Kumar, personal aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal who was arrested today by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal will be produced in court shortly. ... read..

People in Haryana want to make Modi PM for third term as double-engine govt policies benefited everyone: Saini

Karnal (Haryana) | May 18, 2024 11:01:11 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that people of the state want to make Narendra Modi Prime Minister for a third term as the policies of double engine government have reached everyone. ... read..

"This is injustice; my son is a simple man...": Bibhav Kumar's father in Swati Maliwal's case

Rohtas (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 11:01:09 PM IST

After Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar was arrested by Delhi police in an alleged assault case, the latter's father has said that it is an injustice, and he has never heard a complaint against Bibhav for the last 15 years when he has been with Delhi C ... read..

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrates International Women in Maritime Day

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:01:05 PM IST

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime in the national capital on Saturday, honouring the significant contributions of women seafarers. ... read..

Uttarakhand DGP inspects Bhadrakali check post, directs to maintain traffic system

Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | May 18, 2024 11:00:53 PM IST

Abhinav Kumar, Director General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, conducted a surprise inspection of the Bhadrakali check post during his visit to Garhwal today. During this, he inspected the Gangotri Yamunotri Yatri Registration Check Center and Tourist Poli ... read..

"CM Kejriwal should break his silence on this...": Delhi BJP president Sachdeva on Swati Maliwal case

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:50 PM IST

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has called on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to address the recent controversy involving the assault on Swati Maliwal, expressing satisfaction over the arrest of the accused, Bibhav Kumar. ... read..

National Skill Development Corporation organizes "IndiaSkills 2024" competition in Delhi

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:47 PM IST

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, organised a national-level competition titled "IndiaSkills 2024" at YashoBhoomi in the national capital's Dwarka on Saturday. ... read..

Barrackpore constituency: BJP's Arjun Singh fights to retain constituency as TMC eyes comeback

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:44 PM IST

Barrrackpore constituency, one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces an uphill task against Bharatiya Janata Party's Bahubali incumbent MP Arjun Singh. ... read..

BJP's Raghunandan Rao demands arrest of BRS candidate Venkatarami Reddy over bribery allegations in Telangana polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 18, 2024 11:00:42 PM IST

Medak Lok Sabha BJP candidate Raghunandan Rao has called for the immediate arrest of Medak BRS MP candidate Venkatarami Reddy, citing serious allegations of misconduct and bribery during the recent Telangana Assembly elections. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Three workers injured after wall collapses at construction site in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 11:00:39 PM IST

At least three workers were injured when a wall collapsed at a construction site in Collectorganj area in Kanpur on Saturday, police said. ... read..

49 seats go to polls in fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls; Electoral battles to test influence of some famous political dynasties

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:37 PM IST

The stage is set for interesting battles across eight states and union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls with some seats turning into prestige contests for political dynasties and senior leaders seeking to retain their influence. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal took out money from treasury while in power: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 11:00:35 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary compared Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and alleged that he took out money from the treasury while in power. ... read..

"Mera koi waris nahi hai, 140 crore deshwasi hi mere waris hain": PM Modi

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:56 PM IST

Calling 140 crore countrymen as his successors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that when he left home 60 years ago he was not aware that countrymen would become his family, adding that he is working round the clock for the betterment of the ... read..

Anti-Ram, Anti-Sanatan, Anti-national, INDI alliance parties promoting their families: BJP chief Nadda in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 11:00:27 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda said that the parties in the opposition coalition, INDI alliance are strengthening and promoting their family as he called them "anti-Ram, anti-Sanatan and anti-national." ... read..

Rajnath Singh appeals to global human rights bodies to take cognizance of human rights violations in PoK

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 11:00:23 PM IST

The international community and human rights bodies should take cognizance of human rights violations in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the last day of his electioneering in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Saturday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh : ECI sets up auxilary polling station for leprosy patients in Lohanji

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 11:00:21 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set up an auxiliary polling station in Solan's Lohanji for the convenience of leprosy patients so that they can cast their votes in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: 889 candidates to contest elections in phase 6 on May 25

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:51 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Saturday said that a total of 889 candidates from eight States and Union Territories (UTs) will contest elections in phase six of the Lok Sabha elections that will be held on May 25. ... read..

"This is Modi's era...Hum ghar mein ghus kar marte hain": PM Modi in Haryana

Sonipat (Haryana) | May 18, 2024 9:00:45 PM IST

Calling the leaders of the Congress party and INDIA bloc as "spokespersons" of Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition saying this is "Modi's era" and "Hum ghar mein ghus kar marte hain". ... read..

Tarun Chugh asks CM Kejriwal to clarify on whose behest attack on MP Swati Maliwal was carried out by his former personal secy

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:43 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said on Saturday that Chief Minister Kejriwal should clarify on whose behest attack on MP Swati Maliwal was carried out by his former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar. ... read..

India has progressed rapidly under PM Modi's leadership: CM Dhami

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:41 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that during the last ten years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has progressed rapidly with many historic decisions being taken. ... read..

Maroon Beret ceremonial parade held at Garud Regimental Training Centre in UP's Chandinagar

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:37 PM IST

To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces 'Garud' Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on Saturday at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Rs 8,889 crore including drugs seized so far during Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:35 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday said that election-time seizures have reached Rs 8,889 crore, with drugs comprising 45 per cent of the total. ... read..

BJP wants 400 seats in LS to get rid of Constitution, have Manusmriti in its place: CPI-M's Yechury

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 9:00:28 PM IST

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday attacked the BJP saying that the party wants more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha to get rid of the Constitution and have Manusmriti in its place. ... read..

"Pakistan is roaming with begging bowl, enemies tremble due to our 'dhaakad' govt": PM Modi

Ambala (Haryana) | May 18, 2024 8:00:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that enemies of the nation have to think 100 times before causing any harm as there is a dhaakad (powerful) government in the country. ... read..

Heavy to very heavy rainfall to continue over south Peninsular India till May 23: IMD

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:00:53 PM IST

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over south Peninsular India till May 23 with extremely heavy falls during May 19-21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ... read..

"People have made up their minds to make Narendra Modi PM for third time," says Ashwini Vaishnav

Sundargarh (Odisha) | May 18, 2024 8:00:49 PM IST

Union Minister of Railways, Communications, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on Saturday campaigned for Jual Oram, the candidate from Bonai parliamentary constituency of Odisha. After addressing the public rally in Odisha's Sundargarh, Ashwini ... read..

PM's 'mangalsutra' remark is response to Congress over 'wealth redistribution', we have never divided society: JP Nadda

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:01:03 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been referring to "mangalsutra" in his election speeches to expose "thinking in Congress on wealth redistribution" and that the UPA government had said that Mus ... read..

IMD issues heavy rain alert for various districts across Kerala on May 19-20

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 18, 2024 8:00:41 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for various districts across Kerala from May 19-20. ... read..

Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in support of Kishori Lal Sharma

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 8:00:37 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday in support of long-time Gandhi family loyalist, KL Sharma who is pitted against Rahul Gandhi's slayer in last Lok Sabha polls, BJP's Smriti Irani. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal challenges PM Modi to arrest all AAP leaders, says "will be present at BJP headquarters tomorrow"

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:00:35 PM IST

Challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest him and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he along with senior AAP leaders, will be present at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters tomorrow noon ... read..

"Go to Pakistan and then give reservations...": Assam CM slams RJD chief Lalu Yadav

Siwan (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 8:00:31 PM IST

Opposing the idea of providing reservations to Muslims, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hit out at RJD chief Lalu Yadav over his advocacy for"complete reservation for Muslims" and suggested Lalu Yadav to move to Pakistan and then give ... read..

Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra demands CBI probe into obscene video case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 18, 2024 8:00:27 PM IST

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Saturday demanded to hand over the investigation into the alleged obscene video case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

Muzaffarpur LS constituency: Key election issues are poor infrastructure, lack of clean drinking water, good hospitals, airport

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | May 18, 2024 8:00:23 PM IST

Five constituencies of Bihar will go to polls during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls on May 20: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran and Hajipur. ... read..

Delhi Police busts NEET paper-solving gang, arrests four

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:00:19 PM IST

New Delhi District police busted a NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) paper-solving gang and on Saturday also arrested four persons, including two MBBS students. ... read..

Nadda rejects opposition claims, says BJP will retain North in LS polls and will be ahead of Congress in South

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:00:12 PM IST

BJP president JP Nadda has hit out over "south mein saaf and north mein haaf'" jibe at the party by some opposition parties and asserted that the BJP will retain its Lok Sabha seats in north India while having a lead over Congress in the southern states. ... read..

FIR against Lava's former MD Hari Om Rai for sending imposter to AIIMS to get heart test done for bail extension

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 8:00:08 PM IST

The Delhi Police has lodged an FIR against Lava's former MD, Hari Om Rai for sending an imposter to AIIMS to get a heart test done for an extension of interim bail on medical grounds. ... read..

Excise PMLA case: Delhi Court fixes May 20 to consider ED's chargesheet against Kejriwal, AAP

New Delhi | May 18, 2024 6:00:42 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday fixed May 20 for consideration on ED's Supplementary chargesheet (prosecution complaint) filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as accused in connection with a money laundering case rel ... read..

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