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Fire at residential building in Delhi's Shahdara, 13 people rescued

New Delhi | May 26, 2024 9:02:13 AM IST

A fire broke out at a residential building in Azad Nagar West in the Shahdara area of Delhi on Saturday late at night, said police. ... read..

UP: 11 people dead, 10 injured after truck turns turtle on bus in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 26, 2024 9:02:12 AM IST

At least 11 people died and 10 were injured after a truck turned turtle on top of a bus carrying devotees to Uttarakhand on Saturday late at night, said police. ... read..

"Complete probe will be conducted," says SIT head on Rajkot fire tragedy

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 26, 2024 9:02:06 AM IST

The head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate the Rajkot fire tragedy case on Sunday said that a detailed probe will be conducted and responsible persons will be identified. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences on loss of life in Rajkot fire tragedy

New Delhi | May 26, 2024 9:02:04 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed his condolences on the loss of life in the Rajkot fire incident which has claimed at least 25 lives including children. ... read..

Delhi: Six newborns killed in fire accident at hospital in Vivek Vihar

New Delhi | May 26, 2024 9:02:02 AM IST

As many as six newborns have lost their lives after a massive fire broke out at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar in the late hours of Saturday. ... read..

UP: Budaun man who cut open wife's stomach to check baby's gender, gets life term jail

Budaun (Uttar Pradesh) | May 26, 2024 7:01:22 AM IST

In Uttar Pradesh's Budaun, a man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for cutting open his 8-month pregnant wife's stomach to check the unborn child's gender. ... read..

Rajkot fire tragedy: 30 ICU beds prepared in AIIMS Rajkot for treatment of injured, informs Health Minister Mandaviya

New Delhi | May 26, 2024 7:01:20 AM IST

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that 30 ICU beds have been prepared in AIIMS Rajkot to provide treatment to the people injured in the Rajkot fire tragedy which claimed 27 lives. ... read..

Tripura CM's health scheme helps over 4000 patients avail free treatment

Agartala (Tripura) | May 26, 2024 7:01:18 AM IST

More than four thousand patients have availed treatment under the Chief Minister's Jana Arogya Yojana scheme since its inception in February this year. ... read..

Fire at Baby Care Centre in Delhi, 11 newborns rescued

New Delhi | May 26, 2024 6:00:40 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar in the national capital on Saturday night, said police. ... read..

Rajkot fire tragedy: One person is still missing, informs Gujarat Home Minister

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 26, 2024 6:00:32 AM IST

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi in the early hours of Sunday took stock of the area where a massive fire broke out inside a gaming zone and said that one person is still missing after the tragic incident. ... read..

Tripura health dept engineer dies of electrocution, power minister orders probe

Sabroom (Tripura) | May 26, 2024 6:00:29 AM IST

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday ordered a probe into the incident of the death of an engineer due to electrocution. ... read..

27, including children killed in massive fire at Rajkot gaming zone; SIT formed

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 26, 2024 3:02:11 AM IST

The death toll in the fire tragedy at a gaming zone in Rajkot has reached 27, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Lok Sabha results will be in favour of BJP: Maneka Gandhi

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:06:55 PM IST

Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi, who is seeking a record ninth term in Parliament, visited polling booths in Sultanpur from where she is in the fray in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections being held on Saturday. ... read..

"We want all citizens to exercise their democratic right:" Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan after casting vote

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:06:52 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan cast his vote at a polling station in the national capital here on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024. ... read..

CG: Naxal killed in encounter with Security Forces in Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | May 25, 2024 10:06:39 PM IST

A naxal was killed in an encounter with security forces that took place in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, said officials. ... read..

Assam: Amid heatwave, school timings rescheduled in Kamrup Metro district

Guwahati (Assam) | May 25, 2024 10:06:33 PM IST

Amid the soaring temperatures, the Office of the District Elementary Education has ordered the government and private schools in Kamrup Metro District to reschedule their timings effective from May 27. ... read..

"No complaints of booth capturing but some people...": BJP's Rohtak candidate Arvind Sharma

Jhajjar (Haryana) | May 25, 2024 10:06:30 PM IST

BJP sitting MP from Rohtak, Arvind Sharma said on Saturday that there are no complaints about booth capturing while some people are trying hard but the administration is strict and alert. ... read..

"Continuous monitoring is being done:" Chhattisgarh CM over Bemetara blast incident

Bemetara (Chhattisgarh) | May 25, 2024 10:06:27 PM IST

After a blast at a gunpowder factory in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district on Saturday morning, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that relief and rescue operations are ongoing and continuous monitoring is being conducted. ... read..

LS Polls: BJP candidate Kamaljeet Sehrawat casts her vote, says confident of winning

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:06:01 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Kamaljeet Sehrawat along with her family cast her vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. ... read..

"Kejriwal supports those who intend to divide country": BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa over ex-Pak minister remark

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:05:44 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over Pakistan ex-minister Fawad Hussain's remarks on the ongoing Lok Sabha polls and alleged that the Delhi CM supports those who intend to ... read..

BJP suffered setbacks from fifth phase of LS polls onwards: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:05:41 PM IST

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that from the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election onwards, the BJP has faced setbacks and people have started talking not about Ram temple but about issues like inflation and unemploymen ... read..

49.2 pc voter turnout recorded in Phase 6 till 3 pm, West Bengal leads with 70.19 pc

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:05:32 PM IST

The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 58 parliamentary constituencies saw a cumulative voter turnout of 49.2 per cent till 3 pm, as per the data shared by the Election Commission on Saturday. ... read..

Severe cyclone Remal heads for Bengal coast, northeast braces for impact

Agartala (Tripura) | May 25, 2024 10:05:29 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Agartala has issued a severe cyclone warning for the northeastern region of India and coastal areas of Bangladesh. Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall in Bengal on Sunday. ... read..

Nazrul Kalakshetra celebrates 125th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | May 25, 2024 10:05:19 PM IST

The vibrant melodies of revolutionary poetry and soul-stirring music resonated through Nazrul Kalakshetra in Agartala today as the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the iconic Bengali poet and national poet of Bangladesh, was celebrated with grandeu ... read..

MP: Water shortage deepens in Gwalior, residents go months without supply

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:05:16 PM IST

Mercury is relentless in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior-Chambal region, and the intense heat is exacerbating water scarcity in various residential colonies in Gwalior city. Residents have been complaining of dealing with an acute shortage of water, with some ha ... read..

Uttarakhand government deploys Yatra Magistrates at Badrinath, Kedarnath for crowd management

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 25, 2024 10:05:08 PM IST

After an unprecedented number of devotees turned up at the Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams, the Uttarakhand government has deployed Yatra Magistrates at these revered sites for crowd management. ... read..

INDIA bloc will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats: Sitaram Yechury

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:04:59 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury voted in the national capital in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday and later said that INDIA bloc will win around 300 seats. ... read..

"No delay in release of voter turnout data, pattern ongoing in creating false narratives": ECI

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:04:56 PM IST

Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision to not pass any direction on a plea seeking the uploading of Form 17C data, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said that nobody can change data of votes polled, shared on poll day with polling agents of all ... read..

"PoK is a part of India and we will take it back," asserts Home Minister Amit Shah

Una (Himachal) | May 25, 2024 10:04:53 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday castigated the Congress for trying to "frighten us" by saying that the neighbouring country possesses atom bombs and asserted that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a part of India and "we will take it." ... read..

"Congress considers country as its property, Shehzaada only heir": PM Modi in Buxar

Buxar (Bihar) | May 25, 2024 10:04:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Congress considers country as its property and feels that Rahul Gandhi is its heir adding that INDIA bloc is not decisive over their Prime Ministerial face and has decided to run the nation on "five PMs i ... read..

Heavy rainfall likely over Kerala from May 25-29: IMD

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 25, 2024 10:04:38 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department has predicted the further advancement of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala on Saturday. ... read..

Karnataka: Conductor makes reel with driver holding umbrella in moving bus, NWKRTC suspends both

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 25, 2024 10:04:36 PM IST

North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) suspended the driver and conductor for making a reel in a moving bus which went viral on social media platforms. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Three people killed after blast in scrap factory at Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:04:23 PM IST

Atleast three people have lost their lives and four were injured after a blast in the furnace at a scrap factory under Harduaganj Police Station in Aligarh on Friday night. ... read..

Karnataka: Auto-rickshaw driver dies after falling into stormwater drain in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | May 25, 2024 10:04:20 PM IST

A driver died after the auto-rickshaw he was driving fell into a stormwater drain at Abbakka Nagara near Kottara in Karnataka's Mangaluru on Friday night, police said. ... read..

LS Poll: Chief Justice of India casts his vote in Delhi, says "fulfilled my duty as a citizen by casting my vote"

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:03:55 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday cast his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station here in Delhi. He reached the polling centre with his wife, Kalpana Das, to cast the vote. ... read..

Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits Bombay Engineers Group and Centre in Pune, interacts with troops

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 25, 2024 10:03:45 PM IST

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande visited the Bombay Engineer Group and Centre, Khadki in Pune on Saturday. During his visit, General Pande interacted with troops, praising them for maintaining high standards of professionalism and dedication t ... read..

"Misconception is being spread...": Amit Shah counters Rahul Gandhi's attack on Agnipath scheme

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:04:27 PM IST

Accusing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of spreading "falsehood" regarding the Agnipath scheme, Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that a "misconception" is being spread about the scheme and said that the politics of the country changed after Wayanad MP ente ... read..

Kolkata Police imposed Section 144 to hamper PM Modi's May 28 roadshow: West Bengal BJP chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 10:03:33 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday said that Kolkata Police has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Central Kolkata to hamper Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, scheduled to take place in Kolkata on May 28, and induce fear in the people. ... read..

Tripura issues cyclone advisory amidst severe weather forecast, rainfall from May 25 to 28

Agartala (Tripura) | May 25, 2024 10:03:30 PM IST

Tripura issued an advisory for cyclone 'Remal' based on reports of IMD of severe weather forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall with winds and cyclonic storm by May 25 that will further intensify into severe cyclonic storm by May 26 accompanied with heavy ... read..

"Still insist on licking it...": Kharge draws parallels between PM Modi and poison

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | May 25, 2024 10:03:21 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he drew parallels between the latter and poison. ... read..

Andhra: Heavy rain pounds Vijayawada; waterlogged roads disrupt normal life

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:03:15 PM IST

Heavy rainfall lashed Vijayawada district on Saturday causing waterlogging in some areas and making it difficult for commuters to go about their daily lives. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi have no other issues than criticising each other": INLD

Chandigarh (Haryana) | May 25, 2024 10:03:12 PM IST

Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) candidate from Kurukshetra, Abhay Singh Chautala took a jab at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday and said that neither Rahul Gandhi nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi had any issues other than criti ... read..

This election is people vs Modi, people vs BJP, people vs RSS: Kharge

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:03:06 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are a contest between the people and Modi, the people and BJP, and the people and ... read..

7 tribal girls raped in MP's Sidhi after accused use voice modulation app to pose as female teacher; 4 arrested

Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:03:03 PM IST

At least seven tribal girls were allegedly raped in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district after the accused used a voice modulation app to pose as a female teacher and called the victims to a deserted place to discuss scholarships, said an official. ... read..

J-K: Miscreant booked under Public Safety Act in Baramulla

General News | May 25, 2024 10:03:00 PM IST

A miscreant has been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

57.7 pc voter turnout recorded in Phase 6 till 5 pm, West Bengal leads with 77.99 pc

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:02:57 PM IST

The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 58 parliamentary constituencies saw a cumulative voter turnout of 57.7 per cent till 5 pm, as per the data shared by the Election Commission on Saturday. ... read..

Won't allow Chandigarh to become a city-state, says Simranjit Singh Mann

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 25, 2024 10:02:49 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Simranjit Singh Mann launched a scathing attack against Congress candidate from Chandigarh Manish Tewari saying that he would not allow Chandigarh to become a city-state as was mentioned in Tewari's poll manifesto. ... read..

"Changing situation in Kashmir...": Displaced Kashmiri pandit on voting after 32 yrs in Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 25, 2024 10:02:54 PM IST

Displaced Kashmiri Pandit voter Veer Saraf, who came to cast his vote expressed his happiness to cast his vote after 32 years and said that the changing situation in Kashmir forced him to come and vote in Kashmir. ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha condoles loss of lives in Kulgam road accident

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 25, 2024 10:02:40 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Kulgam today and directed the district adminstration to provide all necessary assistance to the affected families, the Raj Bhawan said in a statement. ... read..

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi voted for party that defeated them in Delhi and Punjab: BJP's Shazia Ilmi

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:02:35 PM IST

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi took a jibe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi after they cast their votes on Saturday during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls and said that the party has reached a stage where it did not have its own candidat ... read..

Two Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | May 25, 2024 10:02:28 PM IST

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest of Jappemarka and Kamkanar in Bijapur on Sunday, police said. ... read..

Massive fire at factory in Mundka industrial area in Delhi, none hurt

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:02:25 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Mundka Industrial Area of Delhi on Saturday evening, officials said. ... read..

'Yeh darpok Congress, darpok RJD...Modi not a coward like them": PM Modi

Rohtas (Bihar) | May 25, 2024 10:02:21 PM IST

Calling Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal "darpok" (cowards), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that terrorists in the previous governments used to attack the country because of these coward leaders adding that he is not a coward while citing ... read..

Tripura ICA Department celebrates 125th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam at Nazrul Kalakshetra

Agartala (Tripura) | May 25, 2024 10:02:18 PM IST

The Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (ICA) Department, Tripura on Saturday celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh's national poet, renowned as the "rebel poet" for his powerful literary contributions across vario ... read..

"Government has already been formed in first five phases," says Assam CM

Patna (Bihar) | May 25, 2024 10:02:08 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and claimed that the government has already been formed in the first five phases of elections. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav visits Srisailam Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna temple in Andhra Pradesh

Nandyala (Andhra Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:02:04 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, accompanied by his family, paid a visit to the Srisailam Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday to seek blessings. ... read..

Fire breaks out at game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot, none hurt

Rajkot (Gujarat) | May 25, 2024 10:02:01 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot on Saturday evening. No injury or casualty was reported in the incident. ... read..

Massive fish deaths in Periyar river tributary due to ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, unidentified toxins: Report

Ernakulam (Kerala) | May 25, 2024 10:01:50 PM IST

Massive fish deaths in a Periyar river tributary were due to dangerous levels of ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and unidentified toxins in the water, said a report from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos), which investigated the issue ... read..

"Congress-AAP working together to betray country and Punjab": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 25, 2024 10:01:42 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack at Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said they are working together to betray the country and Punjab. ... read..

Highest temperature in Rajasthan recorded in Phalodi at 50 degrees Celsius: IMD

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 25, 2024 10:01:33 PM IST

The scorching heat continues in most parts of Rajasthan and Phalodi recorded the maximum temperature in the state today at 50.0 degrees Celsius. The second highest temperature was recorded in Barmer at 48.8 degrees Celsius. ... read..

"If INDI alliance wants to accept servitude of their vote bank, perform mujra...": PM Modi

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:01:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the India bloc for appeasement politics, saying that they are performing "mujra to keep their vote bank" intact, adding that till Modi is alive, he won't allow the rights of ST, SC or ... read..

"No PM ever used such words...": Priyanka Gandhi tears into Prime Minister's 'mujra' remark

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:01:28 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "mujra" remarks and said that no Prime Minister had ever used such a language for opposition leaders in the history of the country. ... read..

UP: Retired IAS officer's wife found dead in Ghazipur home, investigation underway

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 10:01:21 PM IST

Lalit Mohini Dubey, the wife of retired IAS officer Devendra Nath Dubey, was found dead in their Ghazipur residence in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police said. ... read..

"Drugs entering Punjab via International border, Bhagwant Mann govt intensifying crackdown": AAP MP Sanjeev Arora

By Ashoke Raj Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 25, 2024 10:01:18 PM IST

Acknowledging that drugs are entering via international border, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjeev Arora on Saturday said that Punjab government has intensified its crackdown to curb the drug menace in the state. ... read..

Punjab: Uttarakhand CM holds rally in support of BJP candidate from Ludhiana seat

Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 25, 2024 10:01:15 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today addressed a public meeting in favour of BJP candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu from Ludhiana parliamentary constituency in Punjab. ... read..

Congress leader Hanumantha Rao says he will install Rajiv Gandhi's statue at Uppal stadium in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 25, 2024 10:01:12 PM IST

Former Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday said that he will install a statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Uppal stadium on his birth anniversary on August 20. ... read..

"BJP will emerge as biggest party...": Punjab BJP in-charge Vijay Rupani

Phagwara (Punjab) | May 25, 2024 10:01:09 PM IST

Ahead of the seventh and final phase of polling, Punjab BJP in-charge Vijay Rupani on Saturday claimed that the Punjab will send most Lok Sabha members from BJP and will emerge as the biggest party. ... read..

Heatwave conditions prevail in many parts of country

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:01:04 PM IST

Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions prevailed over many parts of the country on Saturday, said the Indian Meterological Department (IMD). ... read..

"Reflects divisive mindset to incite conflicts": Congress' Pawan Khera on PM Modi 'mujra' remark

Patna (Bihar) | May 25, 2024 10:00:53 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday took a hard line against Prime Minister Narendra Modi "mujra" remarks and said that the PM's remarks demonstrated his divisive mindset, which aims to incite conflicts among the communities in the country. ... read..

Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits training establishments in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 25, 2024 10:00:50 PM IST

General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Saturday visited Pune marking a significant engagement with multiple esteemed institutions. ... read..

"Around 200 people attacked us with lathis, stones": BJP candidate from Jhargram, Pranat Tudu

Jhargram (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 10:00:48 PM IST

A major incident of poll violence was witnessed in the constituency of Jhargram during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. BJP candidate from the area Pranat Tudu was allegedly attacked by miscreants in Garbeta while visiting booth num ... read..

Ahmedabad to witness heat wave for next three-four days, doctor urges people to remain cautious

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 25, 2024 10:00:45 PM IST

As Gujarat's Ahmedabad witnesses rising temperature, Dr Tejas Shah, Health Officer in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation warned that the city will witness a heatwave for the next three to four days. ... read..

BJP makes sharp critique of Kharge's 'poison' remarks on PM Modi, says "not the first time"

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 10:00:41 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at the Congress party and Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday after the latter's remarks drawing parallels between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and poison. ... read..

Cyclone Remal: Flight operations suspended for 21 hours in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 10:00:39 PM IST

Kolkata Airport Authority of India on Saturday announced to suspension of flight operations for 21 hours starting from 1200 IST on May 26 to 0900 IST on May 27 due to Cyclone Remal's landfall. ... read..

"TMC workers drove BJP polling agent from booth", claims BJP's Agnimitra Paul

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 3:02:37 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Medinipur Agnimitra Paul on Saturday, accused the West Bengal Police of arresting several of the party's polling agents and the ruling party driving one of the polling agents away from the booth on vot ... read..

RJD, Congress want to give religion-based reservation to appease their vote bank: PM Modi in Bihar

Patna (Bihar) | May 25, 2024 3:02:23 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Baba Saheb Ambedkar used to say that there would be no reservation based on religion but the RJD and Congress want to "appease their vote bank," by ending SC/ST/ ... read..

"Family threatened driver to take blame for crash" says Pune CP, assures victims of justice

Pune | May 25, 2024 3:02:21 PM IST

Amid the ongoing investigation of the Pune car accident case which claimed the life of two youths, Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar revealed details regarding the initial statement of the driver and subsequent actions taken by the police and said that ... read..

"Rahul Baba and his sister came to Shimla for holidays, but did not attend Pran Pratishtha": Amit Shah

Una (Himachal Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 3:02:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi came to Shimla for holidays but did not go to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya as they are afraid of their vote bank. ... read..

"PM Modi is in the hearts of people of Delhi," says BJP candidate from South Delhi Ramvir Singh

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 3:02:16 PM IST

BJP candidate from South Delhi Lok Sabha seat Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Saturday cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi. ... read..

"Cast my vote for Narendra Modi, for Viksit Bharat, for strong India": Suvendu Adhikari

Nandigram (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 3:02:13 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari cast his vote for the Lok Sabha elections at a polling station in West Bengal's Nandigram on Saturday. ... read..

39.13 % voter turnout recorded in Phase 6 till 1 pm, West Bengal leads with 54.80 % turnout

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 3:02:08 PM IST

The sixth phase of polling for Lok Sabha polls on May 25 across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) saw a voter turnout of 39.13 per cent till 1 pm, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Saturday. ... read..

"Hopeful I'll get blessings of people": BJP leader Aparajita Sarangi after casting vote in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 25, 2024 2:03:45 PM IST

BJP candidate from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi cast her vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections and third phase of Odisha Assembly elections, at a polling station in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. ... read..

Will form solid government in Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik after casting vote

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 25, 2024 2:03:36 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik exuded confidence in the Biju Janata Dal, saying that his party will be forming a solid government in the state to serve the people. ... read..

Swati Maliwal appeals everyone especially women to vote in large numbers

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:03:33 PM IST

Stating women's participation in politics is very important, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday appealed to them to come out and cast their votes as the polling is underway for all the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital. ... read..

BJP candidate Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua' declares end of dynasty politics in Azamgarh

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | May 25, 2024 2:03:31 PM IST

In a statement during the ongoing sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Azamgarh, Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua,' launched a scathing criticism against the Samajwadi Party (SP), declaring an end to dynasty politics in ... read..

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi casts her vote, says proud of being in INDIA bloc

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:03:28 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi cast her vote in the sixth phase of the general elections at a polling station in Delhi. ... read..

"Voting not only duty but a significant power," says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:03:26 PM IST

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar cast vote in Delhi

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:03:08 PM IST

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by their families, exercised their voting rights in Delhi during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday. ... read..

Vote for strengthening of democracy: Former President Ram Nath Kovind

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:03:03 PM IST

Former President Ram Nath Kovind cast his vote in the national capital here today and appealed to the people to exercise their franchise for the "strengthening of democracy and for Viksit Bharat (developed nation)." ... read..

"BJP polling agents carrying pamphlets inside booth," alleges AAP's Somnath Bharti

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:58 PM IST

Amid voting in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Aam Aadmi Party candidate Somnath Bharti has alleged that the BJP polling agents are carrying candidate pamphlets inside the booth. ... read..

"He has been abusing army, won't get any votes": Manoj Tiwari criticizes opponent Kanhaiya Kumar

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:54 PM IST

Lashing out at his opponent, BJP candidate from North-East Delhi, Manoj Kumar on Saturday said that his opponent Kanhaiya Kumar is accused of betraying the country and stated that the public won't cast a vote in favour of him. ... read..

Uttarakhand HC stays Rs 2.42 crore recovery notice issued to main accused in Haldwani Banbhulpura violence

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | May 25, 2024 2:02:51 PM IST

The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed a recovery notice of Rs 2.42 crore sent by the Municipal Corporation to Abdul Malik, the main accused in the Haldwani Banbhulpura violence. ... read..

LS Polls: Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan and BJP candidate Sanjay Seth exercise their right to vote

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | May 25, 2024 2:02:49 PM IST

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan cast his vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections at his designated polling booth on Saturday morning. ... read..

"Vote for strengthening Constitution, end of dictatorship": AAP MP Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:44 PM IST

Amid voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday appealed to the people to vote for "strengthening the Constitution and the end of dictatorship." ... read..

"We will reveal this one day and show how people are misled": CEC Rajiv on SC's verdict on voter turnout data

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:41 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi, Speaking on the recent Supreme Court decision to decline to pass any direction on the Election Commission's (EC) handling of Form 17C data and booth-wise voter turnou ... read..

"Vote for your rights, future of family," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:37 PM IST

Noting that people have rejected "falsehood, hate and misinformation" in the first five phases of Lok Sabha polls and given priority to livelihood issues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the vote will help improve the lives of citizens ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal and his family cast their vote, appeals for vote against dictatorial thinking

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:34 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his family cast their vote in Delhi during the sixth phase of the general elections. The Delhi CM was accompanied by her wife Sunita Kejriwal and his children. ... read..

LS polls: West Bengal records 36.88 pc voter turnout till 11 am, Jharkhand at 27.80 pc

New Delhi | May 25, 2024 2:02:30 PM IST

West Bengal recorded a high voter turnout at 36.88 per cent till 11 am on Saturday in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, as per the data provided by the Election Commission. ... read..

Pune Police arrest grandfather of minor in Porsche car crash case

Pune | May 25, 2024 2:02:27 PM IST

The Pune Police Crime Branch unit on Saturday morning arrested the grandfather of the minor accused of killing two motocycle-borne persons in Pune City earlier this week after ramming into them the luxury car he was allegedly driving. ... read..

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