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'Modi ji first Prime Minister to lower gravity of PM Office': Manmohan Singh

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:02:56 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that PM Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister to lower the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of PM office. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 3 persons allegedly gang-rape 26-year-old woman in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 9:02:44 PM IST

Three persons allegedly gang-raped a 26-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, a police official said on Thursday. ... read..

CM Adityanath Yogi aims to win 80 out of 80 seats in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 9:02:33 PM IST

The popular saying "the road to Delhi goes via Uttar Pradesh" remains relevant, prompting both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to focus on the state during their campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Chief Minister ... read..

PM Modi offers prayer at Bhagavathy Amman Temple in Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | May 30, 2024 9:02:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at Bhagavathy Amman Temple in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, after the culmination of the Lok Sabha election campaign. ... read..

"Every person, party has right to dream:" Jyotiraditya Scindia on Kharge's alternative government remark

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 9:02:27 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday took a jibe at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark that the "public will give a mandate to a new alternative government on June 4" saying every person and every party had the right to dre ... read..

VK Saxena seeks maximum punishment against Medha Patkar, says defamation is serious offence

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:02:25 PM IST

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Thursday through his lawyers, requested the concerned court to award maximum punishment to Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed against her. ... read..

Karnataka: BJP calls for judicial probe into Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation official's suicide

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 30, 2024 9:02:24 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday called for a judicial investigation into the alleged suicide of an official of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation (MVDC) in Karnataka's Bengaluru, on Monday. ... read..

CM Yogi says Kangana "embodies Meera's devotion and Rani Lakshmibai's bravery"

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 9:02:21 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat, "embodies Meera Bai's devotion and Maharani Lakshmi Bai's bravery". ... read..

Assam Police seize 2,100 illegal cough syrup bottles, arrest three in Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam) | May 30, 2024 9:02:18 PM IST

Assam Police seized 2,100 cough syrup bottles from a truck in the Churaibari area of Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border and arrested three persons on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi govt sets up war room to monitor water tankers amid shortage

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:02:13 PM IST

The Delhi government is setting up a central war room in Delhi Jal Board to monitor the supply of water tankers according to the requirement in the national capital, Delhi Minister Atishi said on Friday. ... read..

ED attaches seven Srinagar-based Rs 1.56-cr assets in money laundering case

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:02:07 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached seven Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar-based immovable properties worth Rs 1.56 crore of Imran Baba and his wife Sageena Yaseen, Partners of Baba Enterprises under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. ... read..

"Congress has objections to every religious matter," says Jyotiraditya Scindia on PM's meditation

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 9:02:01 PM IST

Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday criticised Congress for its objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation break and said that the party has objections to every religious issue. ... read..

Capt Amarinder Singh writes a letter, urges people in Punjab to vote for BJP

Patiala (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 9:01:53 PM IST

As the last phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on June 1, former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday wrote a letter to the people of Punjab, urging them to vote in large numbers for BJP candidates in Punjab. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls Phase 7: Ludhiana to witness multi-cornered contest as BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu eyes third consecutive victory

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:01:44 PM IST

Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, one of the 13 Parliamentary constituencies will go for polls in the seventh and final phase of elections on June 1. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: AAP reaches out to industries, workers in Ludhiana as campaigning for final phase concludes

By Ashoke Raj Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 9:01:42 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha elections approached its final phase, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) intensified its outreach efforts, targeting industries and their workers in a bid to secure crucial votes. ... read..

"INDI Alliance insulting spirit of Constitution, Baba Saheb Ambedkar " PM Modi in Punjab

Hoshiarpur (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 4:02:36 PM IST

Accusing the opposition of taking away the reservations of Dalits, backwards, and tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the people of Congress and the INDIA bloc are insulting the spirit of the Constitution, and the spirit of Dr. Bab ... read..

"Ridiculous, holds no weight": Naveen Patnaik dismisses allegations of VK Pandian "controlling the state"

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 4:02:20 PM IST

Dismissing allegations made by BJP leaders of VK Pandian "controlling the state", Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that these are ridiculous and hold no significance. ... read..

Mizoram police rescue 24 exotic animals; accused arrested

Aizawl (Mizoram) | May 30, 2024 4:02:18 PM IST

The Mizoram police have rescued around 24 exotic animals, including snakes, turtles, and monkeys, from a vehicle at the Kanhmun police check post, near the Mizoram-Tripura border, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"Great spiritual significance...": BJP 's CR Kesavan on PM Modi's meditation at Vivekananda Rock

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 30, 2024 4:02:13 PM IST

BJP leader CR Kesavan on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial as one having "great spiritual significance" and said that the Opposition is opposing it because of the fear of losing the election. ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint aginst suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahajahan among three in money laundering case

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 4:02:11 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against three accused in a money laundering case against suspended TMC leader Shahajahan Sheikh and others, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi Zoo sets up, water sprinklers, pools for animals amid increasing heat

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 4:02:06 PM IST

As the temperature is rising day by day, special arrangements like water coolers, water pools and sprinkles among others are made for animals in Delhi's National Zoological Park. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court issues notice to Enforcement Directorate on Arvind Kejriwal bail plea

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 4:02:00 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail petitions in Excise Policy money laundering case.Arvind Kejriwal, through his legal team has filed two different bail application ... read..

Telangana BJP MLA receives threat calls; accuses Hyderabad Police for inaction in the case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 30, 2024 4:01:58 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Raja Singh from Goshamahal has filed a report with the police in Hyderabad, alleging that he is constantly receiving a threatening call from unidentified numbers. ... read..

"Its not a violation of MCC:" Acharya Satyendra Das over PM's scheduled visit to Kanyakumari for meditation

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 3:02:04 PM IST

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple chief priest, Acharya Satyendra Das weighed in on the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Kanyakumari for meditation and stated on Thursday that such a spiritual endeavour does not violate ... read..

Met office issues red alert for heatwave in some parts of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 3:01:56 PM IST

The Meteorological Department issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions prevailing over some parts of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. ... read..

"Fire started due to split AC blast": Fire Officer on Noida Sector 100 Lotus Boulevard Society fire

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 3:01:54 PM IST

Detailing about the fire that occurred in the Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida Sector 100, Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said that the fire occurred due to a split AC blast in a flat of the building. ... read..

"Everything will be known after investigation": Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Valmiki corporation employee's suicide case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 30, 2024 3:01:49 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday that an investigation is underway in connection with the alleged suicide case of Maharshi Valmiki Corporation employee Chandrasekaran, and everything will be known after the investigation. ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against SK Shahjahan in money laundering case

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 3:01:47 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) against SK Sahajahan, Sk Alomgir, Shib Prasad Hazra and others before the Special Judge, CBI-I, Bichar Bhavan, Kolkata under the Prevention of Money Launderi ... read..

INDIA bloc's opposition to PM Modi's meditation betrays anti-Sanatan mindset: Shehzad Poonawalla

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 3:01:45 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday hit out at the INDIA alliance for opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial, saying that it betrays their anti-Sanatan mindset. ... read..

TMC leader Yusuf Pathan holds roadshow in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 30, 2024 3:01:37 PM IST

Cricketer-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress candidate from Berhampore, Yusuf Pathan, held a roadshow in support of TMC's Lok Sabha candidate Mala Roy from Kolkata Dakshin on Wednesday. ... read..

Pioneering spacetech: First rocket launched from India's private launchpad

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 3:01:35 PM IST

Chennai-based private space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test launched their maiden rocket on Thursday, from India's first and only private launchpad within the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

"Goal of BJP-BJD partnership is to steal wealth, mines, and properties of people in Odisha:" Rahul Gandhi

Balasore (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 3:01:28 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed on Thursday that BJP-BJD are working as an alliance and alleged that the partnership is focused on looting the wealth, mines, and properties of Odisha. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 291.18 Crore assets of International Amusement Limited in Noida, Delhi, Rajasthan

General News | May 30, 2024 3:01:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth Rs 291.18 crore belonging to International Amusement Limited, the holding company of IRAL, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

After PM Modi sees plot in Patnaik's health, Odisha CM says he is "perfectly alright"

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

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik has dismissed "concerns" expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his health stating that he is "perfectly fine" and has been campaigning in the State for the last month. ... read..

"Will form solid government again in Odisha:" Naveen Patnaik, says BJP's popularity is waning

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 3:01:02 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed strong confidence in his party's prospects for the Assembly election in the state and the Lok Sabha elections, stating that BJD will form a solid government again in the state. ... read..

Noida: Fire breaks out at Lotus Boulevard Society in Sector 110

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 1:01:28 PM IST

A fire broke out at a flat in the Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida's Sector 110 on Thursday morning. ... read..

"Delhi must receive its fair share of water:" AAP leader Atishi amid water crisis in several parts of National capital

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 1:01:25 PM IST

Amid the water crises in several parts of the National capital on Thursday AAP leader and Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that Delhi should get its "fair share of water". She further claimed that the arbitrary action of the Haryana government has caused ... read..

Noida: Fire breaks out at Lotus Boulevard Society in Sector 100

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 1:01:16 PM IST

A fire broke out at a flat in the Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida's Sector 100 on Thursday morning. ... read..

Monsoon arrives in Kerala, advances into most parts of northeast: IMD

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 1:01:03 PM IST

The Southwest Monsoon has hit the coast of Kerala and advanced into parts of northeast India from Thursday, said the Indian Meteorological Department. ... read..

"I'm sure to get more votes than last time": SAD MP from Bathinda Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Bathinda (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 1:00:56 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal MP and candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, on Thursday exuded confidence in winning the general elections with a larger margin as compared to the previous elections. ... read..

Space startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches Agnibaan SoRTed-01 from private launchpad in Sriharikota

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 12:02:32 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday that Agnikul Cosmos has successfully launched the Agnibaan (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) SoRTed-01 mission from their launch pad. ... read..

"Law must take its own course": Shashi Tharoor after Customs detains his former aide for smuggling gold

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 12:02:20 PM IST

After Delhi Customs detained two people, one of whom claimed to be the personal assistant to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case of alleged gold smuggling, the Congress leader distanced himself from any alleged wrongdoing on Thursday and said that the la ... read..

J-K: Rajouri forest fire disrupts normal life, locals complain of suffocation

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 30, 2024 12:02:16 PM IST

A severe dry spell and soaring temperatures have sparked a series of forest fires in the Chingus Block and various other forest areas in the Nowshera Sub-Division of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

10-foot crocodile crawls out of canal in UP's Bulandshahr, rescued by forest department

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 12:02:14 PM IST

A 10-foot-long crocodile, which had crawled out of the canal passing near Narora Ganga Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was rescued by the state forest department and released into the water on Thursday. ... read..

"She has no dedication or understanding about issues of Himachal": Congress's Vikramaditya Singh hits out at Kangana Ranaut

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 12:02:08 PM IST

Congress leader and candidate from Mandi, Vikramaditya Singh, hit out at actor-tuned politician and BJP leader Kangana Ranaut, asserting that she has no dedication or understanding about the issues of Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

W Bengal: Siliguri Mayor says drinking water supply contaminated; civic body provides pouches, tankers

Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 30, 2024 12:02:04 PM IST

Civic authorities in West Bengal's Siliguri have asked people to not use water they get in their supply for drinking purposes. ... read..

Delhi Government to hold an emergency meeting to address the issue of water shortage

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 12:01:53 PM IST

As Delhi braces itself for a shortage of water in various parts of the National capital, , the Delhi Government will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday at the Delhi Secretariat to address the issue. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Golden Temple in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 12:01:46 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar on Thursday. ... read..

CG: Water crisis grips villages in Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat amid soaring temperatures

Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, (Chhattisgarh) | May 30, 2024 12:01:44 PM IST

Amidst rising temperatures, the residents of Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district of Chhattisgarh are grappling with a severe water crisis. ... read..

3 labourers die, 2 injured while cleaning septic tank in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

Bharatpur (Rajasthan) | May 30, 2024 12:01:38 PM IST

Three persons lost their lives while cleaning a septic tank in the village of Nagla Mai on Thursday morning in the Lakhanpur police station area of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. ... read..

Goa's Statehood Day: President Murmu, other leaders extend greetings to people

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 12:01:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended greetings to the people of Goa on their Statehood day. ... read..

Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch seizes drugs worth Rs 1.12 crore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 30, 2024 12:01:34 PM IST

The Kandivali unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two drug suppliers from the Borivali area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, with 'Heroin' drugs. ... read..

Two men on bike die as tree falls on them in Delhi's Hiranki

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 10:02:02 AM IST

Two men on bike died after a tree fell on them near Hiranki, Delhi on Thursday, said police. ... read..

"Chronic capitalists taking over institutions in India", says Congress leader Surendra Rajput

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 10:01:58 AM IST

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark against TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee of trying to "throttle the judiciary," Congress leader Surendra Rajput on Wednesday questioned why the Prime Minister remains silent and inactive if such actions are oc ... read..

Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation official's suicide: Minister Madhu Bangarappa assures family justice for victim

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 30, 2024 10:01:54 AM IST

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa visited the residence of Chandrasekhar, an official of Maharishi Valmiki Corporation, who died by suicide after leaving a note containing an allegation of multi-crore corruption in the corporation. ... read..

"Alliance of gold smugglers:" Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits out at CPM, Congress after alleged aide of Sashi Tharoor detained for Gold smuggling

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 10:01:51 AM IST

Delhi Customs on Wednesday detained two persons at the Delhi International Airport in a case of alleged gold smuggling. ... read..

"Like Mungeri Lal, Rahul Gandhi also has the right to dream," says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 10:01:41 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and regarded his claim of INDIA alliance forming government in the centre after June 4 as 'Mungeri Lal Ke Hase ... read..

Fire breaks out at garbage dump on Mathura road, efforts to control blaze underway

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 10:01:40 AM IST

A fire broke out in a garbage dump on Mathura Road in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh late last night, district authorities said on Thursday. ... read..

"Only one person allowed to enter Naveen Niwas", Dharmendra Pradhan raises concerns about Odisha CM's health

Bhadrak (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 10:01:38 AM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan raised serious concerns about the condition and treatment of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, stating that access to his residence, Naveen Niwas, is heavily restricted. ... read..

Those who care about mutton parties will not understand: Chirag Paswan on Rahul Gandhi's promise to scrap Agniveer scheme

Patna (Bihar) | May 30, 2024 9:00:35 AM IST

In reaction to Rahul Gandhi's poll promise of scrapping the Agniveer scheme if the Congress-led INDIA bloc comes to power at the Centre, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said that people who only care about "mutton parties" will not und ... read..

'Lifeline' fence empowers women in human-elephant conflict zone in Assam's Besorkona village

Guwahati (Assam) | May 30, 2024 9:00:26 AM IST

The installation of a solar-powered fence in Besorkona Kochpara, a remote village in Assam's Goalpara district, has transformed the lives of its residents by protecting them from wild elephants. ... read..

ECI directs Odisha CEO to take immediate actions against Nandighosha TV for telecasting exit poll results

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 9:00:21 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha to take immediate action against Nandighosha TV as per the existing provisions for telecasting exit poll results in Odisha. ... read..

Seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections to take BJP beyond 400 seats: Anurag Thakur

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 7:00:17 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections is about taking the seat tally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) beyond 400. ... read..

Mithun Chakraborty holds roadshow in Kolkata, says, 'he's expecting good results'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 30, 2024 6:00:35 AM IST

Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty held a roadshow in Kolkata on Wednesday in support of BJP candidate for Kolkata North Lok Sabha seat Tapas Roy. ... read..

"Slip of tongue": Congress' Pawan Khera on Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'controversial' remarks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 5:00:47 AM IST

In response to the comments made by former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Chinese aggression in 1962, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the former had said in a "slip of tongue" and he had also apologised for his statement. ... read..

J-K: Massive fire engulfs scrap yard in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 30, 2024 5:00:45 AM IST

A massive fire engulfed a scrap yard in Rathain village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, fire officials said. ... read..

"Given the position, he should refrain from such actions": Saurabh Bharadwaj over LG's letter on heatwave

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 5:00:43 AM IST

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday criticised Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena for writing a letter to the Delhi government regarding the lack of an action plan amidst the heatwave. Bharadwaj asserted that he would have welcomed suggest ... read..

Several injured in firecracker explosion during Puri's Jagannath festivities

Puri (Odisha) | May 30, 2024 5:00:40 AM IST

Several devotees sustained burn injuries as firecrackers exploded during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Yatra in Puri on Wednesday, police said. ... read..

BJP will win from Dumka Lok Sabha seat with big margin: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

Dumka (Jharkhand) | May 30, 2024 4:00:02 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, saying "We will win with a big margin. ... read..

Assam: More than 41,000 people affected in floods after Cyclone Remal, one dead

Guwahati (Assam) | May 30, 2024 4:00:00 AM IST

More than 41,000 people from eight districts of Assam have been affected by floods as heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of the state following the landfall of Cyclone Remal on Sunday night. ... read..

Once monsoon arrives in Kerala, will take 8-10 days to cover Maharashtra: MeT dept

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 30, 2024 3:00:42 AM IST

Director of India Meteorological Department, Mumbai, Sunil Kamble said the monsoon will take eight to ten days to cover Maharashtra after arriving in Kerala. ... read..

For first time since Independence, Modi govt removed 25 cr people out of poverty: Rajnath Singh

Patna (Bihar) | May 30, 2024 2:00:44 AM IST

For the first time since Independence, the Modi government removed 25 crore people out of poverty, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday. ... read..

We will form commission, waive farmer loans as many times required: Rahul Gandhi in Punjab

Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 30, 2024 2:00:41 AM IST

In a major promise amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, that if the INDIA bloc comes to power, they will bring a 'Kisaan Karza Maafi Aayog' and will waive the loans of farmers "as many times as required." ... read..

Two camps formed in 2024 polls, people must decide who will govern: Amit Shah

Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) | May 30, 2024 2:00:39 AM IST

Ahead of the voting for the seventh and last phase, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that two camps have been formed in the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections and called on the people to decide which of the two should be given the charge of running the co ... read..

PMLA case: Court summons Vivo's acting CEO after ED filed supplementary charge sheet

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 2:00:37 AM IST

Delhi's Patiala House court has recently summoned Vivo India Acting CEO Hong Xuquan alias Terry and two others, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a Tax consultant. The Directorate of Enforcement(ED) filed a supplementary prosecution complaint (c ... read..

Tripua: Police recover 400 bottles brown sugar, more than Rs 1 lakh cash in major drug bust

Agartala (Tripura) | May 30, 2024 2:00:32 AM IST

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the NCC Police Station, led by Inspector Sushanta Deb, successfully conducted a raid in Tripura's Goalabasti area. Acting on a reliable tip-off, the police were able to apprehend five individuals, including ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Dwarka apartment, no casualties reported

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 2:00:30 AM IST

A fire broke out on the 10th floor of an apartment in Delhi's Dwarka Sector 18, officials said. ... read..

Pune Crime Branch to recreate Porsche accident digitally using AI tools

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 30, 2024 2:00:28 AM IST

Pune Crime Branch officials are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for 'digital reconstruction' of a Porsche car crash, wherein a teenager mowed down two IT professionals to death with his luxury car on the night of May 19. ... read..

"Homeopathy plays a crucial role in our healthcare system," says Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | May 29, 2024 11:01:47 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday paid a visit to the Netaji Subhas State Homeopathic Hospital in Rentas Colony, Sadhutilla. This visit underscores the government's commitment to improving healthcare services in the state, with a particular f ... read..

Himachal Pradesh records 1,033 forest fires since onset of summer, HC takes suo moto cognisance

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 11:01:42 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh has recorded 1,033 forest fire incidents in the state since the onset of summer, with over 9,500 hectares of land being burnt so far nearly in the past 44 days, official data reveals. ... read..

SC refuses interim bail to AAP MLA Jaswant Singh Majra for campaigning in Punjab

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:40 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to AAP MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjan Majra from Punjab, seeking interim bail to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

After Delhi, Citizenship certificates' distribution begins in West Bengal, Haryana, and Uttarakhand

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:28 PM IST

Nearly two weeks after the initial distribution of citizenship certificates in the national capital, the process to distribute similar certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, on Wednesday started in West Bengal, Haryana, and Uttarakhan ... read..

Record 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi's Mungeshpur was "error in sensor": IMD

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:25 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the maximum temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius recorded in Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday was an "error in sensor or local factor." ... read..

Rajkot gaming zone fire: Plea filed in court demanding 13 officers be booked

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 29, 2024 11:01:23 PM IST

A plea has been filed in a court here demanding that 13 more officers be booked in connection with the Rajkot gaming zone fire incident in which 27 people were killed. ... read..

After Digvijaya allegations, District Election Officer says BJP's Manoj Tiwari didn't enter inside polling station

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:20 PM IST

Following allegations levelled by Congress leader Digvijaya Singh that BJP NE Delhi candidate Manoj Tiwari had apparently done "bogus voting" at a polling booth, the District Election Officer clarified that Tiwari visited GBSSS Sonia Vihar on the evening ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Two women killed after fire breaks out at carton factory in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 29, 2024 10:01:40 PM IST

Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a carton factory in Gondwara, Raipur, on Wednesday. ... read..

Congress calls PM Modi's three-day 'Maun Vrat' from May 30 "tactics to keep campaigning or remain in headlines"

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:37 PM IST

Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday raised an objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day meditation in Kanyakumari on May 30, stating that the activity will overlap or take place in the silence period or pre-e ... read..

IIT Kanpur startup MildCares paves way for Aminabad Urf Baragoan to become UP's first "sanitary pad-free village"

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 10:01:35 PM IST

On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, MildCares, a start-up incubated by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, achieved a landmark feat by distributing their GynoCup Menstrual Cups in Aminabad Urf Baragoan village in M ... read..

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR after city records record temperature

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:30 PM IST

Amid severe heatwave conditions, parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden change of weather on Wednesday evening bringing some respite to people. ... read..

Rajnath Singh attacks Congress, ally RJD, says 'lantern era will end soon' in Bihar

Buxar (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 10:01:27 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday attacked the Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), saying lantern (RJD election symbol) is flickering and compared Congress to dinosaurs, saying it would become extinct from Indian politics. ... read..

MP: Court remands 4 accused, including CBI Inspector Rahul Raj, to CBI custody till June 1 in nursing college scam

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 10:01:24 PM IST

A special CBI court remanded four accused, including CBI Inspector Rahul Raj, to CBI custody till June 1 in the nursing college scam on Wednesday. ... read..

Bihar schools closed till June 8 due to heatwave conditions

Patna (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 10:01:20 PM IST

In response to the intense heatwave situation persistent across several parts of the country, the Bihar government has issued an order to shut down all the schools in the state. ... read..

"BJD betrayed people in name of development," PM Modi in Balasore

Balasore (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 10:01:17 PM IST

Lambasting the ruling Biju Janata Dal for "betraying" the people in the name of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday claimed that Odisha is poor as, after Congress, the BJD has been "looting the state for 25 years." ... read..

"If he was so concerned...": Naveen Patnaik dismisses PM Modi's remarks about his health

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 10:01:15 PM IST

Dismissing the 'concerns' expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the health of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo said he is in perfect health and has been campaigning in the state for the last one month. ... read..

India successfully test-fires RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:10 PM IST

India successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. ... read..

"After June 4, country will see new disintegration in family parties in next 6 months": PM Modi

Kendrapara (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 10:01:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that in the next six months after June 4, the country will see a "big storm" in politics with the "new disintegration" of the "family parties" as disappointment is brewing in their workers about the "leaders" ... read..

Parents should discuss menstrual health, hygiene with daughters, sons: NCW chief

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:00:58 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with SheWings organised an event in Delhi on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28 to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene in women and girls. ... read..

Maharashtra: 9 injured in LPG cylinder explosion at food stall in Mumbai's Dombivili area

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 29, 2024 10:00:53 PM IST

At least nine people were injured in an explosion of an LPG cylinder at a food stall in the Dombivili area of Mumbai on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi govt directs action against water wastage; imposes Rs 2000 fine against violators

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 8:02:47 PM IST

In the wake of a water shortage amid a scorching heatwave, the Aam Aadmi Party government has issued directions to the Delhi Jal Board to deploy 200 teams across the national capital to take action against wastage of water and impose a fine of Rs 200 agai ... read..

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