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BIS scientist in Nagpur sent to 5 years in jail in Rs 15 thousand bribery case

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | May 2, 2024 7:59:44 AM IST

A special CBI court has sentenced a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) scientist to jail for five years along with a hefty fine of Rs 1.10 lakh in a bribery case, officials said here on Wednesday. ... read..

BSF guns down 1 intruder near international border in J-K's Samba

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 2, 2024 7:59:42 AM IST

The Border Security Forces on Wednesday gunned down one intruder in the Samba sector, officials said. ... read..

Moser Baer case: ED challenges bail granted to Nitin Bhatnagar, High Court issues notice

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 7:59:40 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice in a plea of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the bail granted to Maltese citizen Nitin Bhatnagar in a money laundering case related to Moser Baer. ... read..

"Some people have made me stranger in my party": Anil Vij

Ambala (Haryana) | May 2, 2024 7:59:38 AM IST

Former Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij and BJP leader who was excluded from the cabinet after its recent reshuffle, said on Wednesday that some people have made him a 'stranger' in his party. ... read..

"Completely unacceptable...": Congress criticises EC over delay in sharing phase 1, 2 voting data

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 6:59:48 AM IST

The Congress on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission for the delay in sharing the data of overall voter turnout of phase 1 and 2 in the Lok Sabha elections, saying that the delay by the apex poll body was "completely unacceptable". ... read..

BSF recovers China made drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | May 2, 2024 6:59:46 AM IST

The troops of the Border Security Forces (BSF) recovered a damaged China-made drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran District, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Swirls of support: Ahmedabad youngsters use mehendi to muster momentum for voter awareness

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 2, 2024 6:59:44 AM IST

As part of the ongoing Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign in Ahmedabad, mehendi competition was organised in the city where youngsters participated with the aim of boosting polling percentage among eligible voters. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Former MARKFED MD arrested by ED in rice miling 'scam'

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 2, 2024 5:58:46 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a former special secretary of the food department, Manoj Soni, in connection with its probe into the alleged Rs 175 crore rice milling scam in Chhattisgarh, the agency said on Wednesday. ... read..

EC revises protocol on storage of symbol loading units following Supreme Court's order

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 5:58:44 AM IST

Following the Supreme Court's order, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come out with a new protocol for handling and storage of symbol loading units, the officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

PM Modi must clear his stance on whether he will remove 50 pc cap on reservation for SC, ST, OBC: Congress

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 5:00:18 AM IST

Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party of harping on '400 paar' in the Lok Sabha polls so that they could change the Constitution and end reservations and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whethe ... read..

Opposition spreads misinformation regarding Land Titling Act to tarnish my image, says AP CM Jagan

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | May 2, 2024 3:59:56 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday said that the opposition parties are spreading misinformation over the Land Titling Act to tarnish his image. ... read..

"Kangra is not a new place for me", Anand Sharma as Congress fields him for LS Polls

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 3:59:54 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma, who has been fielded by his party to contest from Kangra Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, said that he is ready to "accept the challenge." ... read..

PM Modi visits Gujarat BJP office in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 2, 2024 2:59:10 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited Gujarat BJP's office in Gandhinagar. ... read..

LS polls: Porbandar residents call for embracing Mahatma Gandhi's principles in political discourse

Porbandar (Gujarat) | May 2, 2024 12:32:00 AM IST

Amidst the fervour of the Lok Sabha elections, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi has become a reminder of his legacy as many voices are urging a shift in political discourse towards embracing not just Gandhi's name but also his principles. ... read..

Porbandar's Sudama Temple seeks revival amid Lok Sabha polls

Porbandar (Gujarat) | May 2, 2024 12:31:57 AM IST

Porbandar's Sudama Temple, standing barely a kilometer away from Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace seeks renovation to match famed temples like Dwarka and Somnath amidst the fervour of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Gurgaon has seen no development during BJP's reign, says Congress LS candidate Raj Babbar

Gurgaon (Haryana) | May 2, 2024 12:31:55 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician and Congress candidate from Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency Raj Babbar on Wednesday alleged that there has been no development during the reign of the BJP government in the state and that those who are in power are only interested i ... read..

ECI bans former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:53 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday banned former Telangana chief minister and BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours, for making "derogatory and objectionable statements" against Congress. ... read..

AIIMS New Delhi, Indian Coast Guard collaborate to host multispecialty medical camp in Lakshadweep Islands

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:51 AM IST

AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Coast Guard, embarked on a significant endeavour to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of the Lakshadweep Islands. ... read..

Delhi govt issues advisory after several schools received bomb threat

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:49 AM IST

After several schools in Delhi-NCR received "hoax" bomb threats on Wednesday, the Delhi government issued an advisory urging them to timely check their official emails and inform the authorities regarding any impending threat. ... read..

Delhi: Three IPS officers transferred, Satish Golchha to be new DG, Prisons

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:41 AM IST

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena gave orders for the transfer and posting of three IPS officers including senior IPS officer Satish Golchha who has been given interim charge as Director General (Prisons) following the retirement of Sanjay Beniwal, an official ... read..

Most of Tamil Nadu grapples with heatwave conditions, Karur records highest temperature at 44 degrees Celsius

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 2, 2024 12:31:39 AM IST

Most districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday grappled with heatwave conditions with the Karur district recording the highest temperature, 44 degrees Celsius. ... read..

J-K Police launches special drive against illegal poppy cultivation

Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 2, 2024 12:31:37 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a special drive against illegal cultivation of poppy cultivation and destroyed a huge patch of poppy over a large area, an official statement said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Various dimensions in the case require time": Prajwal Revanna's advocate on seeking 7 days' time

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 2, 2024 12:31:33 AM IST

After Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna sought seven days to appear before the CID in connection with the "obscene video" case, Advocate Arun, who is representing him, said on Wednesday that there are various dimensions in the case that required a c ... read..

Kerala man sentenced to triple life sentences for sexually assaulting minor daughter

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 2, 2024 12:31:31 AM IST

A special fast-track court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced a man to triple life sentences, 21 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 90,000 for sexually assaulting his six-year-old daughter. ... read..

Delhi schools bomb threat: "Instead of an individual, some organisation is involved", say Delhi police sources

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:29 AM IST

After over 100 schools received "hoax'" bomb threat in Delhi-NCR, police investigation revealed that till now it seems, instead of an individual, some organisation is involved in the matter, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

Unnao rape case: Court directs SP Unnao to depute an officer for necessary action

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:27 AM IST

Delhi's Saket District Court on Wednesday directed the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Unnao, Uttar Pradesh to depute an officer to take necessary action in a case related to allegations of forgery committed by the Unnao gang-rape victim and her family m ... read..

LS polls: AAP, Congress hold meeting, discuss strategy to cooperate in campaigning

New Delhi | May 2, 2024 12:31:25 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress party held a meeting on Tuesday under the banner of the INDIA bloc to discuss their campaign strategy for contesting the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi together, said a press release. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls '24: Stringent security measures ensured for strong rooms in West Tripura seat

Agartala (Tripura) | May 2, 2024 12:31:23 AM IST

Vigilance and security have been paramount in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in the aftermath of the April 19 elections in the West Tripura Parliamentary constituency, hence stringent measures have been implemented in the management of s ... read..

Cash, liquor worth over Rs 3.5 crore recovered in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district since MCC came into force

Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telangana) | May 2, 2024 12:31:21 AM IST

Since the Model Code of Conduct came into force for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, cash and liquor worth over Rs 3.5 crore have been recovered at the check post in the Telangana's sensitive border district Bhadradri Kothagudem, said police. ... read..

BJP candidate from Ayodhya files nomination in presence of Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 2, 2024 12:31:19 AM IST

In the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, BJP candidate from Ayodhya parliamentary constituency Lallu Singh filed his nomination papers on Wednesday. ... read..

Indigenous traditional knowledge should be given proper emphasis in Intellectual Property system: CMFRI webinar experts

Ernakulam (Kerala) | May 2, 2024 12:31:17 AM IST

The Intellectual Property (IP) system needs to be strengthened to fully recognise indigenous people's ownership of their traditional knowledge, according to a webinar conducted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). ... read..

"Who sent Karthik...?": HD Kumaraswamy accuses Congress' DK brothers of sending Revanna's ex-driver to Malaysia

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 2, 2024 12:31:15 AM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday accused "420 brothers" Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Congress leader DK Suresh of sending suspended Janta Dal (Secular) Hassan MP, Prajwal Revanna's former driver Karthik to Malaysia and ... read..

Tripura: Police arrest former secretary in club shoot-out case in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | May 2, 2024 12:31:07 AM IST

The Airport Police of Agartala on Wednesday arrested a former official of a community club here in connection with the killing of its secretary. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Key meeting held for revival of water sources

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 2, 2024 12:31:03 AM IST

Expressing strong displeasure over not receiving an action plan from districts regarding the revival of water sources, streams and rivers in Uttarakhand, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has given a one-week deadline to District Magistrates in this regard. Co ... read..

"I challenge Congress to declare it will not give reservations based on religion": PM Modi in Gujarat

Banaskantha (Gujarat) | May 2, 2024 12:30:55 AM IST

Lashing out at Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the party, its "shezada" and INDIA alliance parties should declare that they will not resort to religion-based reservations and asserted that the BJP will always protect the quot ... read..

"BJP will never support atrocities against women": Amit Shah in Hubballi

Hubbali (Karnataka) | May 2, 2024 12:30:51 AM IST

Amid the row over Prajwal Revanna 'obscene video' case, Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party never support atrocities against women. ... read..

Tripura bamboo manufacturers' body warns to move court against arbitrary police action

Sepahijala (Tripura) | May 2, 2024 12:30:21 AM IST

Upset by the recurring losses incurred due to arbitrary police checking in the Assam-Tripura border checkpost, Tripura Bamboo handicrafts manufacturers are contemplating taking legal action against state police for compensation. ... read..

String of petrol bomb attacks shake Meghalaya, 4 arson incidents reported in 24 hours

Shillong (Meghalaya) | May 2, 2024 12:30:17 AM IST

A string of petrol bomb attacks has shaken the peaceful hills of Meghalaya, leaving residents uneasy and officials scrambling to find answers. ... read..

Safari 18 to introduce AI integration: Apple's big move for enhanced browsing

Washington | May 2, 2024 12:30:15 AM IST

Apple is gearing up to revolutionise the browsing experience with an AI makeover for its Safari browser, set to debut alongside iOS 18 later this year. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya calls it "divine blessing"

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 2, 2024 12:30:11 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu expressed her emotions after offering prayers to Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday evening and said it's a "divine experience" witnessing Lord Ram in his child form. ... read..

Kunal Ghosh's removal from TMC General Secretary's post due to Mamata, Abhishek conflict: BJP's Agnimitra

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 2, 2024 12:30:09 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Midnapore Lok Sabha constituency Agnimitra Paul said on Wednesday that Kunal Ghosh's removal from the post of Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary seems to be like a conflict between TMC supremo Mamata Ban ... read..

Today's New India gives a dose to terrorists instead of sending dossiers: PM Modi at poll rally

Sabarkantha (Gujarat) | May 1, 2024 10:30:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Wednesday that earlier when terrorists attacked, the weak government used to send dossiers, but the New India today gives a dose to terrorists. ... read..

Tripura govt imposes fuel rationing amid supply disruptions

Agartala (Tripura) | May 1, 2024 10:30:21 PM IST

The Tripura government has announced immediate restrictions on the sale of motor spirit (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD) beginning May 1, 2024, due to ongoing disruptions in railway goods transport, impacting fuel supplies in the state. ... read..

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from party General Secretary's post, Ghosh hits back

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 1, 2024 10:30:13 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday removed Kunal Ghosh from the post of State General Secretary. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Former CM Uma Bharti campaigns for Jyotiraditya Scindia in Shivpuri

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 10:30:10 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Uma Bharti, who has been away from political programs for a long time, on Wednesday was back in her role and campaigned in support of Union Minister and BJP nominee from Guna constituency Jyotiraditya Scindia. ... read..

Jharkhand Congress' X handle withheld over Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 10:30:05 PM IST

The official X account of Jharkhand Congress was withheld on Wednesday after a 'deepfake morphed video' of Union Home Minister Amit Shah was posted on the social media handle. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is lying...we have never touched reservations nor we ever want to": Amit Shah

By Suchitra Mukherjee Haveri (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 10:30:03 PM IST

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that the BJP will "tear away" the Constitution if it returns to power and scrap reservations for weaker sections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Congress leader is lying and trying to mislead peop ... read..

SC to hear arguments of West Bengal's suit against CBI probe on May 2

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 9:30:02 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear arguments on May 2 on a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal government alleging that CBI was pressing ahead with an investigation into the post-poll violence cases in the State without securing its nod as per ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, attends aarti

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 9:29:58 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday evening. ... read..

"Congress' state chief is not able to tolerate an OBC CM," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 9:29:54 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday came down heavily on state Congress chief Jitu Patawari saying he felt sad that the Congress president was not able to tolerate an OBC CM in the state. ... read..

Congress has done nothing for development of Muslim community: AGP president Atul Bora

Barpeta (Assam) | May 1, 2024 9:29:53 PM IST

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Wednesday accused the Congress of indulging in appeasement politics and not doing anything for the development of the Muslim community. ... read..

BJP will get more seats than Congress in South India: Amit Shah

Haveri (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 9:29:50 PM IST

Exuding confidence of the BJP-led NDA winning over 400 seats in Lok Sabha polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more seats than Congress in five southern states. ... read..

Tripura eyes GI tag for bamboo-made handicrafts

Agartala (Tripura) | May 1, 2024 9:29:46 PM IST

Endowed with rich and diverse resources of bamboo with traditional usage Tripura is home to 21 species of bamboo out of 130 species available in India. ... read..

UP: "PM Modi ne bharat ka mastak uncha kia," says Rajnath Singh; reiterates 'abolish Congress' remark

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 9:29:43 PM IST

Union Defence Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency, Rajnath Singh lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in raising the financial and economic standing of the country and reiterated claims that Mah ... read..

"Kejriwal running Delhi Congress Committee from Tihar jail": Ex-Congress MLA after resigning from party

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 8:29:59 PM IST

Former Congress MLAs, Naseeb Singh and Neeraj Basoya, who resigned from the party over the alliance with Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, asked why it entered into alliance with a party that strongly criticized Congress' government, adding that the party workers ... read..

PIL filed in Delhi HC against use of deepfake technologies in political campaign for Lok Sabha, assembly elections

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 8:29:50 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to Election Commission of India (ECI) and Union of India to formulate and implement the necessary guidelines over the pervasive use of deepfake technologies in pol ... read..

Uttarakhand Police register case against 25 people for creating ruckus at tourist spots near Lakshman Jhula

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | May 1, 2024 8:29:47 PM IST

The Uttarakhand police have registered a case against 25 people in separate incidents for allegedly creating a ruckus at the famous tourist spots near Lakshman Jhula area in Rishikesh. ... read..

"New India doesn't interfere, but gives befitting reply when..." UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Solapur (Maharashtra) | May 1, 2024 8:29:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed that the 'New India' doesn't interfere in the internal matters of any country, but when messed up, gives a befitting reply. ... read..

"Kangana Ranaut has no knowledge of history" says Congress' Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 8:29:39 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday took a dig at Kangana Ranaut and said that she knows nothing about our country and its history. ... read..

Congress government knew about Prajwal Revanna, waited till Vokkaligas voted: Amit Shah

By Suchitra Mukherjee Haveri (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 8:29:35 PM IST

In a scathing attack on Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said its government in Karnataka knew about the obscene video allegations against suspended JD-S leader Prajwal Revanna for months but allowed him to flee as it wanted the votin ... read..

"Kumaraswamy and BJP leaders are behind release of pen drive": Congress' DK Suresh in Prajwal Revanna's 'Obscene video' case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 8:29:30 PM IST

Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh on Wednesday alleged that HD Kumaraswamy and some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were behind the release of the pen drive in JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's sex videos case. ... read..

"Congress govt did not have the will to fight terrorism," says UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 8:29:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Congress, the grand old party of India, lost its direction soon after independence and currently has become leaderless as well. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:30:55 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Hanuman Garhi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday. ... read..

Obscene video case: Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi to cancel Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 7:30:52 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to take action to cancel the diplomatic passport of Prajwal Revanna, Janata Dal (Secular) MP, who is said to have flown to Europe after being accused of se ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi makes baseless comments," says Ram temple chief priest on President Murmu's Ayodhya visit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:30:43 PM IST

Ram Mandir Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the occasion of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya because she is a tr ... read..

BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad echoes PM Modi's stand, says "no tampering will be done with Constitution"

Patna (Bihar) | May 1, 2024 7:30:39 PM IST

BJP candidate from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat Ravi Shankar Prasad has once again brushed aside repeated allegations of opposition that tampering will be done with Constitution if BJP returns to power, said no tampering with the Constitution will be done a ... read..

MP: Congress appeals to vote for 'NOTA' in Indore constituency after candidate Akshya Kanti Bam withdraws nomination for LS polls

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:30:31 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress on Wednesday appealed to people of Indore parliamentary seat to vote for 'NOTA' in the Lok Sabha elections after its candidate Akshya Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

"BJP writing story of 'Vikas, Virasat' under PM Modi": Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 7:30:25 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari filed nomination papers on Wednesday from the North East Delhi parliamentary constituency for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and said that the BJP is writing a story of Vikas (development) and Virasat (heritag ... read..

"As long as i am alive, there will be no religion-based reservation": PM Modi

Banaskantha (Gujarat) | May 1, 2024 7:30:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Congress, which had targeted him in 2014 as a 'tea-seller', had got such a reply from the country that the party which once used to occupy 400 seats, is now being brought down to 40 only. ... read..

"By deferring polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat, Centre proved delimitation was wrong": Congress

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 1, 2024 7:30:18 PM IST

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir lashed out at the ruling BJP, saying that by deferring the poll for the newly created Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, government has proved that the delimitation process was wrong. ... read..

Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi police not satisfied with Telangana CM's reply

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 7:30:14 PM IST

Delhi Police on Wednesday showed dissatisfaction over Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's reply in connection to Amit Shah's fake video case. ... read..

Most parts of India likely to experience above normal maximum temperatures in May: IMD

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 7:30:12 PM IST

The India Meterological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday that most parts of the country are likely to record above-normal maximum temperatures in the month of May. ... read..

"I think it's amazing": Visakhapatnam TDP MP candidate Bharat's wife Tejaswini after receiving "so much love" from public

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:30:08 PM IST

TDP candidate Sri Bharat's wife Tejaswini on Wednesday was overwhelmed after receiving love from the public while election campaigning here. ... read..

Army Dental Centre Research and Referral releases special postal cover for "Silver Jubilee" celebration

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 7:30:06 PM IST

On the occasion of the successful completion of 25 years of the Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral (ADC R&R), General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, Lieutenant General MK Katiyar, visited the dental centre and released a spec ... read..

Padma Awards 2025 nominations begin, MHA sets deadline of September 15

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 7:30:02 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the commencement of nominations for the Padma Awards 2025, with September 15 set as the deadline for submissions. ... read..

UP: Amid heatwave, classroom turned into swimming pool in Kannauj

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:30:00 PM IST

With temperatures soaring high, a government school in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj came up with an innovative idea for beating the heat, turning the classroom into a swimming pool. ... read..

President Murmu performs Sarayu Pujan ahead of visit to Ram temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 7:29:59 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday performed the Sarayu Pujan and aarti on the banks of river Sarayu. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi files nomination from Sultanpur seat

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 6:01:26 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat, Maneka Gandhi, filed her nomination papers on Wednesday. ... read..

"One-sided victory for BJP on Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat in LS polls": Narayan Rane

By Shailesh Yadav Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) | May 1, 2024 6:01:24 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency Narayan Rane on Wednesday exuded confidence in a sweeping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said there will be a "one-sided victory" for the BJP in the ongoing Lok Sabh ... read..

Massive fire engulfs slums in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area; no casualties reported

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 6:01:13 PM IST

A massive fire broke out and spread in slums around the Shahbad Dairy area in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Centre must research side effects of Covishield," says Ashok Gehlot

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 6:01:07 PM IST

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday raised questions against the centre over the Covishield vaccine. ... read..

"Truth will prevail soon": Prajwal Revanna seeks more time to appear before CID in 'obscene videos' case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 6:00:56 PM IST

Amid the frenetic political developments following the revelation of a massive number of obscene videos, purportedly consisting of more than 2,900 sex videos, suspended Janta Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna finally came up with a statement. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on DHC Bar Association plea for additional space for court's expansion

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 6:00:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea moved by the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) seeking direction to the Union of India through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for additional space for infrastructural requirements ... read..

On reports of him switching to BJP, Madhya Pradesh LOP says "I am Umang Singhar not Scindia"

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 5:02:04 PM IST

Leader of Opposition of Madhya Pradesh assembly, Umang Singhar on Wednesday took a jibe at Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia saying he is Singhar not Scindia. ... read..

"He is unconscious, will talk to him when...": Jitu Patwari on Govind Rajput's remark of Congress leaders joining BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 5:02:02 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Wednesday came down heavily on state cabinet minister Govind Singh Rajput over his remark claiming the congress chief will join the BJP saying "Govind Rajput is unconscious and will talk to him only when he re ... read..

"Likely to be hoaxes," says Delhi Fire chief after over 80 schools receive bomb threats

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:02:00 PM IST

Director of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg on Wednesday said that email bomb threats received by over 80 schools in the Delhi-NCR area today were most likely hoaxes. ... read..

"Deve Gowda himself sent grandson Prajwal Revanna abroad," claims Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on obscene video case

Yadgir (Karnataka) | May 1, 2024 5:01:54 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda had sent his grandson and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna abroad amid the ongoing obscene video case controversy. ... read..

"Is being part of Modi's 'Rajneethik Parivar' a 'Suraksha Guarantee' for criminals?": Rahul Gandhi's dig at obscene video case

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:01:52 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday over the ongoing obscene video case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka demanding an answer on the matter. ... read..

Telangana CM's counsel calls Delhi Police notice in doctored video case "Preconceived and incorrect"

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:01:49 PM IST

The counsel for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has requested additional time to appear before Delhi Police in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 'deepfake video' case involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. ... read..

"Will work to get to the bottom to curb incidents," says Rajasthan Deputy CM on Kota student suicides

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 1, 2024 5:01:43 PM IST

In the wake of rising suicide cases of students in Rajasthan's Kota, Premchand Bairwa, Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Rajasthan expressed concern saying that cases of suicide by students is a serious matter for the government, adding ... read..

Will implement all promises made in Nellore local manifesto YSRCP Gen Secy Vijayasai Reddy

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 5:01:38 PM IST

After YSRCP released its poll manifesto last week, party General Secretary and candidate from Nellore parliament constituency, Vijayasai Reddy V unveiled a separate Nellore local manifesto claiming to set a model for the country itself. ... read..

"CBI found nothing against me": Praful Patel opens up on closure report in Air India 'scam', 'washing machine' jibe

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:01:36 PM IST

Clapping back at his detractors, who have often taken potshots at him over his decision to join the ruling BJP-led NDA in the state, and have also directed their pet 'washing machine' jab at him; senior Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) lead ... read..

"Congress has a long history of divide and rule in its DNA..." says Shehzad Poonawalla over Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on 'Ram-Shiv'

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:01:27 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remark on Ram-Shiv, stating that they have a long history of "divide and rule" in its DNA. ... read..

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Arvind Kejriwal's wife, says Congress-AAP are fighting for people of Delhi in Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | May 1, 2024 5:01:19 PM IST

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who is contesting Lok Sabha elections against BJP MP Manoj Tiwari from the North East Delhi constituency, met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal at her residence in the national capital on Wednesday ... read..

"We only do politics of development" says BJP's Sarwan Singh Channy

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 1, 2024 5:01:07 PM IST

Sarwan Singh Channy, Punjab's BJP spokesperson on Wednesday took a jibe at the Congress and said that unlike the opposition party, BJP only does politics of development. ... read..

"BJP has developed a washing machine... your CM was first": Priyanka Gandhi on Himanta Biswa in Assam

Dhubri (Assam) | May 1, 2024 5:01:04 PM IST

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has "developed" a washing machine where "corrupt people and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was the "first one in this regard" while questioning his transformation from ... read..

Congress continuously made efforts to insult culture of India, defame Sanatan Dharma: UP CM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 5:01:02 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hit out at the Congress and accused it of following a policy of appeasement and made deliberate attempts to insult the civilisation, culture of India and defaming Sanatana Dharma. ... read..

MP: Minor raped in boarding school hostel in Bhopal; case registered against 3, including hostel warden

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 1, 2024 5:00:56 PM IST

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a boarding school hostel in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika pauses speech during Namaz at nearby Mosque

Guwahati (Assam) | May 1, 2024 5:00:54 PM IST

In a gesture of respect, Assam minister and BJP leader Pijush Hazarika paused in between his public speech, when Namaz was playing at a nearby Mosque, during an election rally in Baksa district on Wednesday. ... read..

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