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JNU to accept National Eligibility Test instead of entrance exams for PhD programs
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 11:30:30 AM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced that it will accept the National Eligibility Test (NET) score instead of the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as the selection parameter for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy ... read..


 
"Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se": AAP workers stage protest against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 11:30:25 AM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party workers in the national capital staged a protest campaign named 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' on Saturday morning against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy cas ... read..


 
RBI initiates transition plan: Small finance banks to ascend to universal banking status
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 11:30:23 AM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced guidelines for the voluntary transition of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to Universal Banks, effective immediately. ... read..


 
Arjuna awardee CRPF officer served dismissal notice over sexual harassment charges
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 10:31:38 AM IST
The Central Reserve Police (CRPF) has issued a removal order against one of its high-ranking officers after he was found guilty of sexual harassment, sources said. ... read..


 
276 students from Delhi govt's Ambedkar schools of specialised excellence qualify for JEE Advanced
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 9:30:38 AM IST
395 students from 12 Dr BR Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence (ASOSE) of the Delhi Government appeared for the JEE Mains examination, out of which 276 students have passed the Mains examination and qualified for JEE Advanced. ... read..


 
UGC must stop imposing NET score as replacement for PhD entrance exams: JNU Students' Union
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 8:31:04 AM IST
Following a protest by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) at the University Grants Commission (UGC) Headquarters, the Joint Secretary of UGC met the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) office bearers. ... read..


 
If today, Centre says that all VVPATs should be counted...: Saurabh Bharadwaj on SC's EVM verdict
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 6:29:14 AM IST
As the Supreme Court rejected the plea for 100 per cent EVM-VVPAT verification, Delhi Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed dissatisfaction saying that when the issue went to the apex court, Election Commission, and BJP oppo ... read..


 
Lok Sabha elections phase 2 witnesses 70.21 pc voting in Kerala; Wayanad records 72.70 pc turnout
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 6:29:12 AM IST
Polling concluded for 88 seats across 13 states and Union Territories under the second phase of general elections on Friday, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala recording 72.70 per cent voter turnout. ... read..


 
Indian Defence Ministry's Goa Shipyard Limited signs MoU with Netherlands' based Damen Shipyards
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 4:30:22 AM IST
The Indian Defence Ministry's Goa Shipyard Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Damen Shipyards for collaborating in the field of e-Tugs, in the presence of the Netherlands' Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje ... read..


 
NDTV clocks 59 pc growth in revenue during fourth quarter
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 2:31:21 AM IST
NDTV Group announced its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2023-24, marked by a 59 per cent revenue growth compared to the same period last year. ... read..


 
Indian Air Force ushers in digital transformation with DigiLocker integration
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 2:31:07 AM IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) embarked on a transformative digital journey by integrating with the DigiLocker platform, a flagship initiative under the Digital India program, here on Friday. ... read..


 
DC Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly rules out Warner, Ishant from MI clash due to injury
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:01:09 PM IST
Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly on Friday confirmed that David Warner and Ishant Sharma will miss their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Mumbai Indians due to injury. ... read..


 
Arctic University of Norway expands collaboration with Indian institutions, signs 6 MoUs
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:01:06 PM IST
In a landmark event strengthening bilateral ties in education and research, the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) has inked six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent Indian institutions, the Norwegian Embassy in India said on Friday. ... read..


 
BJP is spreading false narrative about Congress' manifesto: Congress leader Udit Raj
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:00:56 PM IST
Congress leader Udit Raj alleged that the BJP is ruled by only two people and they were spreading false narratives about the Congress manifesto. ... read..


 
Three held for stabbing man to death in Delhi
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 9:00:22 PM IST
Three persons have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person to death at a reception party in the National Capital, police said on Friday. One person was also injured during the incident. ... read..


 
SC asks ASI to file its response on vision document for preserving Taj Mahal
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 9:00:19 PM IST
The Supreme Court has asked the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to file its response on the vision document and plan prepared for the protection of the Taj Mahal. ... read..


 
India's forex reserves decline further after hitting record high
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 9:00:15 PM IST
India's foreign exchange reserves declined for the second week, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of USD 648.562 billion. ... read..


 
"Axar Patel certainty... Pant will go": Ganguly backs two Delhi Capitals players for T20 World Cup
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 9:00:11 PM IST
Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly believes Axar Patel is a "certainty" for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup and also backed franchise skipper Rishabh Pant for finding a place in the squad. ... read..


 
IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over East, South Peninsular India for next five days
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:52 PM IST
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely to continue over East and south Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. ... read..


 
EAM Jaishankar receives copy of book 'India's Nuclear Titans'
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:36 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a copy of the book 'India's Nuclear Titans' edited by Soumya Awasthi and Shrabana Barua. He said it is important that the contributions of nuclear titans is recognised by the emerging generations. ... read..


 
West Bengal govt moves SC challenging Calcutta High Court order of CBI probe in Sandeshkhali matter
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:33 PM IST
The West Bengal government has moved to the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's April 10 order for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. ... read..


 
SCBA president Aggarwala welcomes Supreme Court initiative for WhatsApp updates facility about cases
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:32 PM IST
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Dr Adish C Aggarwala has welcomed the initiative of the Supreme Court for WhatsApp updates facility about cases. ... read..


 
Congress wants to give rights of SC, ST, OBC to "infiltrators": UP Dy CM Maurya
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:28 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attacked the Congress party amid the row over OBC reservation in Karnataka, and said that the party wants to snatch the rights of SC, ST, and OBC community and give it to the infiltrators. ... read..


 
"Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli deserve to retire when they want": Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:24 PM IST
With just 36 days to go until the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway, legendary former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh highlighted the importance of having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India's squad for their fortunes at this year's pinnacle globa ... read..


 
Delhi HC directs Centre to decide plea challenging exclusion of women in CDS examination
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:19 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre through the Ministry of Defence and others, to decide the plea challenging a notification recently issued for the recruitment which excludes females from appearing in the examination to be conducted for I ... read..


 
Brij Bhushan Singh case: Delhi Court fixes May 7 for passing of order on framing of charges, dismisses further probe plea
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:14 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed an application moved by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, seeking further investigation and placing of a call record details of a coach and fixed May 7, 2024, for pronouncement of order on 'framing of charge' in ... read..


 
Lok Sabha polls phase II: Tripura leads with 77.53 pc voter turnout till 5 pm; UP at lowest with 52.74 pc
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:00:50 PM IST
Tripura continues to lead the voter turnout charts in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections with 77.53 per cent voting till 5 pm, while Uttar Pradesh has registered the lowest turnout with 52.74 per cent, according to the data released by the Election C ... read..


 
"Buddha is considered Lord Vishnu's avatar, Buddhism established here but you do not believe in it": Kharge stirs fresh row
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:00:46 PM IST
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a fresh attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioning his stance on Buddhism during an interview with News 24 on Friday. ... read..


 
Bharatiya Baudh Sangh condemns Kharge's remarks questioning PM Modi's "faith" in Buddhism
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:00:39 PM IST
Bharatiya Baudh Sangh president Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul condemned the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly questioning his "faith" in Buddhism. ... read..


 
Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.92 pc voter turnout till 3 pm, Maharashtra at lowest with 43.01 pc
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:39 PM IST
Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts as 68.92 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the State till 3 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India on Friday. ... read..


 
'Spiderman' caught in Delhi police net for motorbike stunt; Pillion riding 'Spiderwoman' too booked
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:36 PM IST
A couple in Delhi was apprehended on Friday for performing dangerous stunts on the streets of the national capital dressed up in body-con costumes of comic characters Spiderman and Spiderwoman. ... read..


 
India reaffirms to take inland water transport share to 7 pc by 2047
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:32 PM IST
At a two-day conference in Kochi, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) reaffirmed its goal to boost the share of Inland Water Transport (IWT) to 5 per cent by 2030 and 7 per cent by 2047, as outlined in Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. ... read..


 
Indian stocks slump after four days of gains amid weak global cues
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:19 PM IST
Snapping a four-day winning streak, Indian stock indices closed sharply lower on Thursday, primarily due to risk aversion by investors amid weak global cues. ... read..


 
Delhi HC directs Centre to decide plea challenging excluding of females in CDS examination
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:05 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre through the Ministry of Defence and others, to decide the plea challenging a notification recently issued for the recruitment which excludes females from appearing in the examination to be conducted for I ... read..


 
Yuvraj Singh examines India's wicketkeeping dilemma, picks two key players for T20 World Cup
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 6:01:01 PM IST
Former star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh evaluated the wicketkeeping options for the Indian team, the player who will be the key for India and gave his take on what the future holds for the experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcomin ... read..


 
ADB charts course for sustainable growth with strategy 2030, unveils strategy at World Energy Congress
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:01:19 PM IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific during its participation at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress. ... read..


 
"To oppose Arvind Kejriwal's arrest his wife will step into campaign personally.." says AAP leader Atishi
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:01:18 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi ministerAtishi announced on Friday that Sunita Kejriwal, wife of the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, will step into the campaign to oppose his arrest. According to Atishi, Sunita Kejriwal will personally le ... read..


 
Inaugural edition of Bengal Pro T20 League to kick off from June 11 in Kolkata
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:01:16 PM IST
The much-awaited inaugural edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League is set to kick off from June 11, 2024, in Kolkata as 8 teams get ready to showcase their talent on the big stage. ... read..


 
Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma receives honorary doctorate by US varsity for sporting excellence
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:01:14 PM IST
World champion and powerlifter Gaurav Sharma was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the American University for his work in the field of sports. ... read..


 
"We are hearing that challenge loud and clear": US envoy Garcetti amid pushback against Visa backlog
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:00:59 PM IST
Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is p ... read..


 
Deloitte Global Economics Research Centre revises India growth prediction to 7.8 pc in fiscal 2024
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:01:21 PM IST
The Deloitte Global Economics Research Center has raised its growth forecast for India, projecting a range of 7.6 per cent to 7.8 per cent attributing the increase to GDP revisions and robust growth in fiscal 2024. ... read..


 
US envoy Garcetti stresses peaceful expression amid protests, ensures safety for Indian students in America
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 3:00:05 PM IST
Amid the ongoing pro-Palestine protests rocking US universities, the ambassador of the US to India Eric Garcetti on Friday stressed that the opinions should be expressed in a 'peaceful' manner, underlining that 'nobody should feel threatened'. ... read..


 
BJP will be wiped out in South, halved in North: Jairam Ramesh on BJP's performance in LS polls
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:57 PM IST
Congress general secretary-in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday commented on BJP's performance during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, saying that BJP will be wiped out in the South and halved in the North. ... read..


 
"Aaj batting tera Jassi bhai karega": Bumrah brings out big shots during nets ahead of IPL clash with Delhi
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:52 PM IST
With his team in the middle of an underwhelming IPL season and struggling in its bid to make the playoffs, largely on account of its inconsistent batters; Mumbai Indians (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took the onus on himself, as he kitted up and play ... read..


 
Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 54.47 per cent voter turnout, Maharashtra at lowest with 31.77 per cent till 1 pm
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:43 PM IST
Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts after 54.47 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the state till 1 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..


 
Religious Tourism spots like Varanasi and Ayodhya may soon outshine Goa and Agra
By Nikhil Dedha

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:41 PM IST
Recent data shows that post COVID religious inclinations of Indians have become stronger resulting in an accelerated momentum towards religious tourism. ... read..


 
MoNRE: IREDA CMD advocates innovative financing solutions at World Energy Congress 2024
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:39 PM IST
Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), took centre stage at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands. ... read..


 
Indian Navy Participates in Maritime Partnership Exercise with UK's Littoral Response Group
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:37 PM IST
Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in the Maritime Partnership Exercise with Royal Navy's RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, part of the UK Littoral Response Group South, the Indian Navy said. ... read..


 
Supreme Court dismisses all petitions seeking 100% verification of VVPAT slips during elections
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:47 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines with paper slips generated through the VVPAT method. ... read..


 
Priyanka Gandhi calls for polling in record numbers in phase 2
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:40 PM IST
As voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that every vote counts. ... read..


 
"Confident they've skills, talent to finish at podium...": Cycling coach Kevin on Indian cyclists
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:36 PM IST
Two-time Olympic medalist Kevin Sireau of France, the current head coach of the Indian cycling team, feels that the current crop of Indian cyclists can secure medals for the country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ... read..


 
Supreme Court issues three directions as it rejects petitions seeking 100% verification of EVM votes
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:11 PM IST
After the Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, Public Interest Lawyer and Activist, Prashant Bhushan sa ... read..


 
Arjun breaches Air Rifle world record in Olympic Selection Trials
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:48 PM IST
Arjun Babuta shone brightest on day seven of the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) one and two for Rifle and Pistol, breaching the existing finals world record in men's 10M Air Rifle. ... read..


 
Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 36.42 pc voter turnout, Chhattisgarh 35.47 pc til 11 am
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:38 PM IST
There has been a substantial increase in voter turnout in Tripura, as the North-Eastern state recorded a 36.42 per cent voting percentage till 11 am, as per the Election Commission of India. ... read..


 
"Congress hate SC, ST, OBCs...will give away their rights to Muslims": JP Nadda
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:27 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Friday claimed that the Congress and INDIA bloc have a hidden agenda to snatch away the rights of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and give it to Muslims for their appeasem ... read..


 
SC says no to 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips or revert back to ballot voting
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:23 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. ... read..


 
Festival of democracy is country's pride, voters must participate in large numbers: CEC Rajiv Kumar
By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:20 AM IST
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in the festival of democracy in maximum numbers. ... read..


 
Preparations underway for second phase of Lok Sabha polls with 1202 candidates in fray across 88 constituencies
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:18 AM IST
Polling preparations are underway at various places in the country as over 15.88 crore voters will be determining the fate of 1202 candidates today in the second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


 
RBI cautions public against using unauthorised prepaid payment entities
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:16 AM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cautioned the public against using websites or applications, and parting with their money to any unauthorized entity. ... read..


 
Lok Sabha 2024 Polls Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:12 AM IST
Polling commenced Friday in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections ... read..


 
Voting begins in 88 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha elections
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:10 AM IST
Voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began at 7:00 am on Friday across 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over 12 States and Union Territories. ... read..


 
"Do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies": Mallikarjun Kharge to voters amid Phase 2 polling
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:09 AM IST
Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to fall for any 'diversionary tactics' of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), adding that it is an election to "pr ... read..


 
"Your vote will decide whether next government...": Rahul Gandhi to voters amid Phase 2 polling
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:01 AM IST
Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that these elections are going to decide the fate of the country adding that each vote will decide whether the next government will be of "a few bill ... read..


 
Google Doodle commemorates second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 with voting symbol
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:44 AM IST
As India continues its monumental democratic exercise, Google joined in to mark the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 with a symbolic gesture. ... read..


 
Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar undergoes successful knee surgery
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:35 AM IST
India's top long jump athlete and Commonwealth Games medalist Murali Sreeshankar underwent successful knee surgery this week in Doha, Qatar, after sustaining an injury that ruled him out of the 2024 Paris Olympics to be held in July-August this year. ... read..


 
RBI announces auction sale of Govt. securities of Rs 32,000 crore
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:26 AM IST
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction for the sale of Government Securities worth Rs 32,000 crore. The auction is scheduled to take place on Friday and it aims to facilitate the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities through a multiple pr ... read..


 
Delhi: Man posing as Singapore Airlines pilot booked for forgery
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:06 AM IST
A 24-year-old person was booked for posing as a pilot with Singapore Airlines in front of CISF personnel, who are in charge of airport security across the country. ... read..


 
Indian market facing pressure with FPI consistently selling in secondary market
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:59:49 AM IST
Indian benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex commence Friday's trading session with a muted stance by influencing from the global market cues. ... read..


 
Lok Sabha polls: Tripura leads voter turnout at 16.65 pc, West Bengal at 15.68 pc till 9 am
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:59:47 AM IST
Tripura is witnessing a high voter turnout after 16.65 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the North-eastern state till 9:00 AM, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..


 
DP World delivers 500 cricket kits to children in New Delhi
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:59:10 AM IST
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions delivered 500 cricket kits to grassroots academies at the Aerocity Ground, Delhi as part of its Beyond Boundaries initiative on Thursday, as per a release by Delhi Capitals. ... read..


 
AIFF records historic 138 pc rise in women's footballers in last 21 months
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 4:59:51 AM IST
Indian football has recorded a historic 138 per cent surge in women's player registration for the last two years, indicating a healthy growth in the popularity of the sport as well as an increase in young female athletes opting for football, professionall ... read..


 
Delhi to not get Dalit Mayor despite permission of ECI; BJP's LG cancelled election of MCD: AAP
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 3:59:54 AM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party is up in arms against the decision of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to cancel the Mayoral poll in Delhi despite a go-ahead from the Election Commission of India to hold the election on April 26. ... read..


 
BSP does not align with policies of NDA or INDIA: Mayawati's political heir Akash Anand
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 1:59:42 AM IST
As the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party, once an elephantine force in Uttar Pradesh politics is experiencing a decline in its influence, party national convenor Akash Anand said that the BSP does not align with the "policies" of both alliances -NDA and IN ... read..


 
"There's a serious possibility BJP will pick up more seats in southern states": EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:41 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exuded confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party "picking up many more" seats in the southern states in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. ... read..


 
10 Indian nationals working in Russian Army have returned, says MEA
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:37 PM IST
Among the Indian nationals who were working as support staff in the Russian Army, 10 have returned to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..


 
Delhi mayoral polls postponsed as no presiding officer nominated yet
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:33 PM IST
The scheduled election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Delhi has been postponed as the nomination of the Presiding Officer, which is mandatory, has not taken place, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Secretary informed in an official notice. ... read..


 
Congress announces candidature of Varsha Eknath Gaikwad from Mumbai North Central LS seat
New DelhI | April 25, 2024 11:59:31 PM IST
Congress has announced its candidate for the Mumbai North central Parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections ... read..


 
PM Modi speaks with Italian Prime Minister Meloni over phone, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit outreach sessions
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:29 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on Thursday with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership. ... read..


 
Indonesia offspinner Rohmalia scripts history, registers best bowling figures in women's T20I
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:24 PM IST
Young Indonesian offspinner Rohmalia scripted history by creating a new world record for best bowling figures in the history of women's T20I cricket. ... read..


 
Congress releases list of 40 star campaigners for Uttar Pradesh polls
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:14 PM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Khrage, former party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are on the list of 40 star campaigners released by the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..


 
Key battles across states as 88 seats go to polls tomorrow in second phase of Lok Sabha election
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:03:00 PM IST
India will go for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections tomorrow in a high-stakes battle across 13 states and union territories with the campaign marked by sharp jibes by the leaders of BJP as also by Congress and other opposition parties. ... read..


 
Congratulate Maldives on parliamentary elections, hope to continue exchanges with new Majlis: MEA
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:53 PM IST
India has congratulated Maldives for the successful conduct of parliamentary elections and expressed hope that the two nations will continue their exchanges at parliamentary level in the coming days, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


 
Sharp shooter of Hashim Baba gang nabbed in Delhi
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:42 PM IST
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested an active member of the Hashim Baba gang and thereby foiled an extortion bid of Rs 50 lakh. ... read..


 
NIA arrests one in connection with attack on Indian High Commission in London
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:40 PM IST
In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested one accused in the 2023 case relating to the violent attack on the Indian High Commission in London, and unlawful actions during the subsequent protests. ... read..


 
"People of Delhi are fighting Arvind Kejriwal's battle," says AAP's Gopal Rai
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:31 PM IST
The people of Delhi have made Arvind Kejriwal their Chief Minister and will fight for him, said Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai on Thursday during the launch of the party's election campaign song. ... read..


 
Court takes serious view of conduct of advocate, asks Bar Council of Delhi to take action
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:21 PM IST
Delhi's Rohini Court has taken a serious view of the conduct of an advocate during the hearing who provoked and tried to hit counsels for other parties in a domestic violence case. The Court has asked the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) and Rohini Court Bar As ... read..


 
EAM Jaishankar highlights how 'Reel' culture has promoted awareness, created interest in subjects
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:01:47 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday shed light on the growing culture of short videos or 'reels' and said that it has promoted awareness and created interests in a lot of subjects across all ages. ... read..


 
Develop mechanism to ensure arrested political leaders can campaign virtually: PIL in Delhi HC
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:01:43 PM IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to immediately develop a mechanism to ensure that arrested political leaders and candidates are allowed to campaign through vir ... read..


 
With Paris Olympics in mind, Yuki Bhambri aims for success in upcoming French Open
By Shaurya Dutt

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:51 PM IST
With the Paris 2024 Olympics in mind, Yuki Bhambri said he is ready for the Summer Game if an opportunity comes knocking, but he is focussing on the upcoming Grand Slam French Open as of now to determine his chances of going to the mega event. ... read..


 
"His lies stand unravelled...," Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi over his inheritance tax barb
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:42 PM IST
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had abolished inheritance tax after his mother Indira Gandhi's death to save her wealth from going to the government as "lies" a ... read..


 
Arvind Kejriwal being monitored 24 hours by PMO and Delhi LG, claims AAP leader Sanjay Singh; writes to PM
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:24 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday wrote two separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi LG VK Saxena, alleging that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is lodged in Tihar jail, is being monitored ... read..


 
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