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Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency: BJP's Jitin Prasada to face Bhagwat Gangwar of Samajwadi party; voting to take place on April 19

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:30:16 PM IST

The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections for the Pilibhit constituency in Uttar Pradesh holds immense significance in the electoral arena after the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Jitin Prasada, replacing Varun Gandhi. ... read..

Subsidies in Delhi not affected by jailing of Kejriwal: LG

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:29:44 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said that no subsidy scheme will be stopped and people should reject rumours and statements made due to vested political interests. ... read..

'Operation Meghdoot': Indian forces mark 40 years of control in Siachen glacier, thwarting Pakistani plans

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:29:43 PM IST

The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the famous 'Operation Meghdoot' which was carried out by the Indian forces to gain control of the Siachen glacier by thwarting Pakistan's efforts to capture it. ... read..

Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat: Nakul Nath to face BJP's Vivek Bunty Sahu on Congress turf; voting on April 19

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:28:51 PM IST

Chhindwara, one of the key Lok Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh will witness the contest between the incumbent Congress MP Nakul Nath and BJP leader Vivek Bunty Sahu in the first phase of the General elections set to be held on April 19. ... read..

"Kejriwal govt will function from jail," says AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:28:46 PM IST

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that they have accepted defeat and the fact that the work in the national capital will not stop. ... read..

Indian airlines avoiding Iranian airspace amid rising tensions between Iran, Israel

By Ashoke Raj

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:28:31 PM IST

In response to the heightened tensions resembling a wartime scenario between Iran and Israel, Indian airlines have opted to avoid Iranian airspace and utilise alternative routes to ensure the safety and security of their operations. ... read..

Congress releases another list of candidates; fields Vikramaditya against Kangana Ranaut

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 11:28:09 PM IST

The Congress on Saturday released another list of 16 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers likely till April 15

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 7:28:36 PM IST

A sudden spell of rains lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday afternoon, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department. ... read..

"Consensus reached on name of Vikramaditya": Pratibha Singh on Congress' candidate for Himachal's Mandi seat

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 7:28:29 PM IST

Amid a drama over the Congress nominee for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat against the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kangana Ranaut, state Congress chief Pratibha Singh on Saturday said that the party leaders believe that a young leader should be field ... read..

Puducherry's BJP candidate, A Namassivayam expresses confidence in winning election; promises development

By Amiya Kumar Kushwaha

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 7:28:25 PM IST

Puducherry's BJP candidate, A Namassivayam, who is also the Home Minister of the Union Territory, expressed confidence in winning the Lok Sabha seat and promised to work for the development of the region. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress holds CEC meeting to finalise candidates for Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 7:27:59 PM IST

Congress Central Election Committee meeting is underway at the party headquarters in the national capital to discuss the candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 7:27:53 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar. ... read..

Govt to start portal to monitor pulses stock from April 15

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:30:30 PM IST

The government is going to start an online portal from April 15 to monitor the availability of the stock of pulses. ... read..

Puducherry, where women voters outnumber men, ready for election, special facilities for PwD voters

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:30:17 PM IST

The Union Territory of Puducherry, where female voters outnumber male voters, is ready to go for election on April 19 and as a part of the model polling station, special facilities will be given to disabled people like transportation and voting from home. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with gamers, says he would from using "Noob" during elections

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:30:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used "noob," a term in vogue in the gaming community used for denote those who display a lack of skill or knowledge to take a veiled jibe that appeared to target Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with gamers, says he would refrain from using "Noob" during elections

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:29:55 PM IST

Delhi excise policy case: SC to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea against arrest by ED on April 15

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:29:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court will hear on April 15 the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and his subsequent remand in the excise policy case. ... read..

Delhi: Cricket Association for Blind hosts talent hunt for visually impaired players

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:29:28 PM IST

The Cricket Association for the Blind in Delhi, an arm of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), is organising a talent hunt for visually impaired cricketers in collaboration with Shaheed Bhagat Singh College from April 11 to April 14. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal being 'tortured' in prison," claims AAP's Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:29:15 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh hit out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, alleging that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is being "tortured" inside the Tihar jail at the behest of the central g ... read..

Punjab FC goalkeeper leads team to penalties victory in regional final

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:29:06 PM IST

After a 1-1 draw in the first 90 minutes of play, Punjab FC secured a 5-4 win over Bhaichung Bhutia Football School in penalty shootouts at the Vedas International School on Friday. Goals from either side in the first half took the teams into a shootout, ... read..

Edelweiss Alternatives acquires 100 per cent stake in L&T infrastructure development projects limited

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:28:55 PM IST

The Infrastructure Yield Plus strategy, managed by Edelweiss Alternatives, has successfully concluded the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&TIDPL). ... read..

PM Modi wishes countrymen on fifth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 5:28:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the countrymen on the fifth day of the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival on Saturday. ... read..

MF Investors made a CAGR return of 14 per cent during ten years of Modi Government

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 1:28:01 PM IST

The equity market has grown with an average of nearly 14 per cent YoY since Modi came to power in 2014. During the last ten years, the assets under management (AUM) or asset under management of the Indian mutual fund (MF) industry has grown from Rs 8.25 t ... read..

CJI DY Chandrachud advocates for ethical AI integration in legal research

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 1:27:44 PM IST

In a keynote address at the Indo-Singapore Judicial Conference, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasised the crucial role of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), in reshaping legal research and the judiciary while stressing the i ... read..

PM Modi and President Murmu pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 12:28:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and shared a video defining the incident and showcasing the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the victims. ... read..

NGT directs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to act against industrial units found violating environmental norms in Muzaffarnagar

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 12:28:09 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to take appropriate action, including the imposition of environmental compensation against the industrial units that are found to be violating the environmental nor ... read..

PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 12:28:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known gamers about a range of aspects, including the difference between gaming and gambling. A full video of the interaction was released on Saturday. PM Modi was seen curiously a ... read..

Sean Paul, Kes team up for official anthem of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 9:28:40 AM IST

The ICC on Friday announced the official anthem news 50 days out from the first ball at the tournament on June 1, held in the West Indies and the USA. ... read..

New Delhi: Radiation therapy facility started in Lady Hardinge Hospital

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 9:28:38 AM IST

The first radiation therapy treatment of a cancer patient at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) was done using sophisticated Brachytherapy (internal radiation) equipment in its newly constructed Radiation Oncology Block on April 9, 2024. The department ... read..

EFI picks National Tent Pegging team, sets in motion preparations for World Cup

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 9:28:34 AM IST

Bonge Ganesh from the 61st Cavalry Regiment topped the selection trials for inclusion in the national Tent Pegging along with four other riders, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), announced on Thursday. ... read..

"Keep fighting, stay strong...": AAP shares old video of Kejriwal to lift morale of party workers

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 8:28:51 AM IST

In a move to lift the morale of party workers amid the gloom around the arrest of party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the liquor policy case, and his failure to secure relief from the court; the ruling AAP on Friday ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP to release election manifesto on April 14, say sources

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 2:28:46 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to unveil its election manifesto, known as the "Sankalp Patra," on April 14 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, ... read..

Land for job scam: Court directs ED to finalise conclusion of probe within 2 weeks

New Delhi | April 13, 2024 12:28:00 AM IST

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday directed the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to finalise the conclusion of a pending investigation within two weeks in the land-for-job case linked to money laundering involving Bihar's former Chief Minister Rabri Devi ... read..

NIA court sentences 4 naxals to rigorous imprisonment for assaulting Kerala Police officer

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 11:29:13 PM IST

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sentenced four naxals to rigorous imprisonment in connection with a 2014 case relating to assault, threat and arson against a senior Kerala Police officer. ... read..

India archers hopeful of nation's most successful Olympics campaign

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 11:29:10 PM IST

India archers Tushar Shelke, Parth Salunkhe, Prathmesh Jawakar and Simranjeet Kaur talked about their visit to the new Parliament building here at the national capital and preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics. ... read..

Fire erupts in Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur garments shop, no casualties reported

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 11:28:46 PM IST

A fire broke out in a garments shop on the third floor near Baarat Ghar in Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area on Friday, officials said. ... read..

"There could be a conspiracy to trap me in doping": Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:49 PM IST

Asian Games gold medalist wrestler Vinesh Phogat accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of trying to stop her from competing in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. ... read..

Security situation in Myanmar remains "precarious", "deteriorating," says MEA as Indian Embassy staff relocated from Sitwee to Yangon

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:47 PM IST

Amid the ongoing fighting in the Rakhine state and other areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that Indian embassy is "actively monitoring" the security situation in Myanmar that remains "precarious and deteriorating" and has issued advis ... read..

Eliminating corruption government's key priority, beneficiaries of corrupt system crying foul: PM Modi

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:43 PM IST

Asserting that he is committed to taking strict action against the corrupt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out at opposition parties over their allegations of misuse of probe agencies by the government, saying that those who see benefits in a corrup ... read..

"Reasons are multicausal": MEA on deaths of Indian students in US, says two cases are currently under investigation

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:32 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday condemned the deaths of Indian students in the US and said that the cause of their deaths was more than one, adding that the investigations of two recent cases are underway, with Indian authorities taking up the ... read..

"Bowler like him can win you matches from any point": Harbhajan Singh's special praise for Bumrah

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:26 PM IST

Former India star spinner Harbhajan Singh hailed Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his match-winning performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

TRAI proposes sandbox for digital communication sector innovation

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:24 PM IST

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled recommendations aimed at fostering innovation in the digital communication sector through the implementation of a Regulatory Sandbox (RS). ... read..

Amid struggling form, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh advices "tired" Siraj to take rest

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:11 PM IST

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) struggling speedster Mohammed Siraj should be rested so that he can regain his form. ... read..

MEA advises Indians not to travel to Iran, Israel amid escalating tensions

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:29:43 PM IST

Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory to Indian citizens on Friday and asked them to refrain from travelling to both countries until further notice. ... read..

"Played a bad game, we deserved to lose": Liverpool coach Klopp's blunt take on UEL defeat

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:29:39 PM IST

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp believes that the Reds "deserved to lose" in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League against Atalanta on Friday at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. ... read..

India's Retail Inflation dips to 4.85 per cent in March

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:30:07 PM IST

Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of March showed a notable cooling, registering at 4.85 per cent. ... read..

"Administrative matter, must be taken to Canadian side...": MEA on Canada's diplomatic staff leaving India

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:29:20 PM IST

Highlighting that nearly 100 Canadian diplomatic staffers have left India over the past couple of months, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the reduction has happened on account of the local staffing, adding that it is an ... read..

Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal on April 15; security review held in Tihar jail

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:29:16 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet his Delhi counterpart and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on April 15, informed Tihar jail officials. ... read..

Something that we will always remember: Indian Gamers on meeting PM Modi

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:29:07 PM IST

Indian Gamers Animesh Agarwal, Naman Mathur and Payal Dhare recollected their interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said they never expected to get the opportunity to meet PM Modi, adding that they will always remember this golden moment. ... read..

Election Commission directs over 350 observers to ensure smooth elections ahead of first phase of polling

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:28:59 PM IST

As the first phase of polling of the Lok Sabha elections is set to take place on April 19 the Election Commission of India has directed over 350 poll observers to ensure that elections are conducted smoothly. ... read..

DU signs MoU with Russian University to promote academic exchanges

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:28:57 PM IST

A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Delhi and Russia's HSE University was signed on Friday which includes the exchange of students, researchers and faculty along with the sharing of knowledge, experience within areas of mutual interest ... read..

President greets people on eve of Vaisakhi, Bahag Bihu and Poila Boishakh

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:28:55 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended warm greetings and good wishes to people in India and abroad on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu. ... read..

"Positive development": India on Taliban restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus, Sikhs

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 10:28:51 PM IST

India on Friday said that it is a "positive development" that the Taliban is restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs in the country. ... read..

"...They were slightly better than us": Rohit Sharma opens up on ODI World Cup final loss against Australia

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 6:29:08 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on the loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Friday saying that though his side failed to win the cup, they still played some good cricket in the summit clash but Australia turned out to be "slightl ... read..

Delhi court asks ED, CBI to respond on bail plea of Manish Sisodia for Lok Sabha election campaign

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 6:28:40 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday asked the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation to respond to Manish Sisodia's plea seeking interim bail for campaigning in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 230.6 crore assets in West Bengal assistant teachers recruitment scam

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:51 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 230.6 crore in connection with its probe in the West Bengal assistant teachers recruitment scam. ... read..

"BJP trying to topple AAP govt, implement president's rule...": Delhi Minister Atishi

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:49 PM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on Friday alleged that a big political conspiracy is being hatched by the BJP-led central government to impose the President's Rule in the national capital, adding that the party has received several ... read..

Delhi: AAP workers stage protest at ITO over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:47 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party workers on Friday staged a protest at the ITO foot over bridge in the national capital against the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

K Kavitha didn't give satisfactory answer regarding payment of kickbacks to AAP: CBI tells court

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:29:30 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday while seeking custodial interrogation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha said that she did not give satisfactory answer regarding payment of kickbacks to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in connection ... read..

"Continuing for a few more years": Rohit Sharma's future plans ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:59 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about his future plans with the Men in Blue, expressing his desire to win the next ICC ODI World Cup in 2027, scheduled to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. ... read..

Dixon Technologies India signs MoU with Dassault Systemes to boost global manufacturing efficiency

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:57 PM IST

Dixon Technologies India has joined forces with Dassault Systemes to revamp its manufacturing operations worldwide. ... read..

Trinamool party 'disrespecting' National Flag, alleges BJP West Bengal

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:48 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has hit out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for allegedly disrespecting the tricolour by replacing the Ashok Chakra with their party flag. ... read..

"BJP trying to impose President's rule in Delhi": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 4:28:32 PM IST

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader, Saurabh Bharadwaj accused BJP of trying to impose President's rule in Delhi, fearing that they would not be able to win elections in the national capital. ... read..

Moody's maintains stable outlook for India

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:30:03 PM IST

Rating agency Moody's maintained outlook for the government of India to be stable. The long-term and short-term ratings of the government of India is pegged at Baa3 and P-3, respectively. ... read..

Indian stocks marginally lower Friday, retail inflation data now in focus

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:50 PM IST

Indian stock market indices were marginally lower at the opening bell on Friday, largely due to more-than-expected inflation in the US and related weak cues. ... read..

IAF conducts daring airlift operation to save Army jawan's hand

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:48 PM IST

An Indian Army jawan, who severed his hand while operating machinery at a forward unit location in Ladakh, was saved from a successful and timely airlift operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..

PM Modi to hold poll campaigns in J&K, Rajasthan today

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with people of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur and Rajasthan's Barmer on Friday. ... read..

AC manufacturers seek to cash in on India's scorching summer forecasts

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:28 PM IST

India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of a more than longer heatwave this summer, has given a reason to cheer for the air conditioner manufacturers. AC makers in India are ready with their stocks and are also launching a new range of summer app ... read..

Rider dies after school bus hits bike, autorickshaw in Delhi

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:26 PM IST

A school bus hit a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw near IP state police station in Central Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Indian director Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' to compete at Cannes Film Festival

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:16 PM IST

The countdown has begun for the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival, and in India, it is creating a lot of buzz. After all, director Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' has become the first Indian film to compete at the global event in 30 years. The fi ... read..

Defence Ministry issues Rs 65,000 cr tender to HAL for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:13 PM IST

The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for purchasing made-in-India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets expected to be worth over Rs 65,000 crore. ... read..

BJP has suspended all tiers of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:02 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's visit to Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has suspended all tiers of democracy and refused to hold fres ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: AAP leader Manish Sisodia moves Delhi court seeking bail for poll campaigning

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:29:00 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday moved a court in the national capital seeking interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Firm economic growth helped Indian automobile industry post 12.5% sales growth

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 2:28:38 PM IST

Backed by robust economic growth and conducive government, the Indian automobile industry has posted a satisfactory performance with sales growing by 12.5 per cent during the just-concluded financial year. ... read..

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