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Delhi: Fire breaks out at building in ITO, 21 fire tenders present at spot

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 5:01:01 PM IST

A fire broke out in the CR building located at the Income Tax Office (ITO) area in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

"Sushil Modi's demise is a personal loss": RJD leader Misa Bharti

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 4:01:58 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti mourned the demise of former Deputy Bihar Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi, saying that the late veteran's passing away is a personal loss to her. ... read..

Bhima Koregaon case: SC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:55 PM IST

Bhima Koregaon case accused, Gautam Navlakha, on Tuesday got bail as the Supreme Court lifted the stay on the Bombay High Court order granting bail to the activist. ... read..

"People of Mandi and their love brought me here" says Kangana Ranaut after filing nomination from Mandi

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 4:01:53 PM IST

BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Kangana Ranaut, on Tuesday credited the people of Mandi for her electoral debut as she filed her nominations for the Lok Sabha seat. She was accompanied by her mother and sister. ... read..

"BJP under PM Modi will sweep Bihar; serve shocker to opposition": Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 4:01:45 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh on Tuesday expressed confidence in the party's victory in the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the results of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections will ... read..

"PM will win Varanasi seat with over 5 lakh votes": PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 4:01:34 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss expressed confidence that Prime Minister Modi will win the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin of more than five lakh votes and become PM for the third time. ... read..

Electoral Bonds: CJI to take call on listing of plea seeking SIT probe into quid pro between corporates and political parties

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the Chief Justice of India will take a call on the listing of a petition seeking a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged instances of quid pro quo arrangements between corporates and political ... read..

PM Modi's show of strength in Varanasi; meets NDA partners after filing nomination

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 4:01:24 PM IST

After filing the nomination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Bharatiya Janata Party's NDA partners outside the collectorate office in Varanasi, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) showcased its strength. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari files nomination from Chandigarh, says, 'It will be new morning on June 4'

Chandigarh | May 14, 2024 4:01:22 PM IST

Manish Tewari who is Congress's candidate from Union Territory of Chandigarh today filed his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and said opposition alliance INDIA is inching towards victory. ... read..

MCD House adjourned amid uproar over alleged assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:21 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House was adjourned on Tuesday without any discussion following a ruckus by councillors of the BJP over the issue of alleged assault of Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal and the demands for the appointment of a 'Dali ... read..

"Central govt running 'Dhantantra' not Loktantra": Congress' Jairam Ramesh trains guns at BJP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 14, 2024 4:01:15 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh attacked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, accusing the central government of running a "dhantantra" and claiming that there is no BJP 'lehar' only 'zehar' in the Prime M ... read..

Four hospitals in Delhi receive bomb threat via email

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:03 PM IST

Four hospitals in the national capital received bomb threats on email, days after similar messages were sent to the Delhi Airport and over half a dozen government hospitals in the city, officials said. ... read..

"Pace of work will get even faster in times to come" PM Modi after filing his nomination from Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 4:00:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after filing the nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seats for the third time, said that it is an "honour" to serve the people of this "historic seat," adding that in the coming times, the pace of work will get faster. ... read..

Application in SC seeks genuineness of sting operation video relating to the Sandeshkhali incident

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:00:45 PM IST

An application has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the constitution of a Special Investigation Team to conduct an independent investigation to ascertain the veracity of the video and audio output of sting video relating to the Sandes ... read..

"People want to send a message": Mehbooba Mufti on record voter turnout in Srinagar

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 4:00:41 PM IST

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said that the record turnout witnessed in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency indicated that people of the Jammu and Kashmir wanted to send a message to the government at Centre in Delhi. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: Artistry is new medium to woo voters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 4:00:35 PM IST

During the election campaigns, many political leaders from different political parties were seen dancing to songs, with local artists and playing drums and musical instruments to woo voters in favour of their political parties. ... read..

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Maharashtra CM Shinde announces 5 lakh ex-gratia for deceased's next kin

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 4:00:43 PM IST

On the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that he visited the spot and assured that the government will bear the finances of the injured and compensation of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to the victim's family. ... read..

"Country needs him...," Chandrababu Naidu terms PM Modi's nomination from Varanasi 'historical'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:01:01 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday termed the filing of the nomination of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi "historical" and said that the country needs PM Modi. ... read..

Several BJP, NDA leaders to attend PM Modi's nomination filing from Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:00:57 PM IST

Several leaders belonging to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will attend the nomination filing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. ... read..

"Prayers held for massive victory of PM Modi in all phases of LS polls": Priests at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:00:53 PM IST

Priests at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi described the rituals performed by the Prime Minister following his nomination filing later in the day and said that prayers were held for the massive victory of the Prime Minister in all phases of the ongoing ... read..

"There is a Naveen Patnaik wave, BJD going to better than 2019," says BJD's VK Pandian

Odisha | May 14, 2024 2:00:44 PM IST

5T Chairman and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader VK Pandian hailed his party and exuded confidence over the victory of the BJD. ... read..

Varanasi: "Grateful to party", says Sanjay Sonkar, PM Modi's proposer

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:00:39 PM IST

Ahead of filing nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Sonkar, who is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposer for nomination, expressed gratitude to the BJP for assigning him with such a big responsibility. ... read..

"Unity of NDA is its strength": LJP chief Chirag Paswan

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:00:33 PM IST

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) National President Chirag Paswan cited the support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nomination filing as an example of the unity of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and said that the unitedness of the party leaders will ... read..

Jewellery shop in Delhi's Dariba Kalan looted by drilling hole into its wall

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 2:00:31 PM IST

In a robbery that seems to be a scene straight from a movie, a jewellery showroom in the national capital's Dariba Kalan area was looted by drilling a hole into it from an adjacent shop, police said. ... read..

Bihar CM expresses grief over demise of Sushil Kumar Modi; funeral to be conducted with state honours

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 2:00:29 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the demise of former Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi and was instructed to bring the mortal remains of Sushil Modi from Delhi to Patna by special plane. ... read..

Sarpanch Neeru Yadav returns to India after making a mark at the UN CDP Meet 2024

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 14, 2024 2:00:24 PM IST

Sarpanch of Lambi Ahir Panchayat of Jhunjhunu, Neeru Yadav, famous as the hockey lady sarpanch in Rajasthan, returned to Rajasthan after representing India in the CDP Meet 2024 held in New York. ... read..

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condoles demise of former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 2:00:18 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday condoled the demise of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who passed away on Monday due to cancer. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi, eyes third term

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 2:00:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister is seeking a third consecutive term from the constituency and hoping to win with a record margin. ... read..

J-K: SIA searches 11 locations in connection with killing of non-local

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 1:59:43 PM IST

State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted searches at 11 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, said an official statement on Tuesday. ... read..

Patanjali misleading ads: SC reserves order on contempt case against Ramdev, Balkrishna; refuses to accept IMA chief's apology

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 1:59:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order in a contempt of court case against Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna over the company's misleading advertisements. ... read..

"People of Mandi and their love brought me here" says Kangan Ranaut as she files her nomination from Mandi

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 1:59:40 PM IST

HD Revanna to walk out of jail today after court grants conditional bail in kidnapping case linked to 'obscene video' case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 14, 2024 1:59:29 PM IST

JD(S) MLA from Holenarasipura HD Revanna, who was arrested on charges of kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case, was granted conditional bail on Monday evening and will walk out of Bengaluru Central Prison (Parappana Agrahara Central jail) tod ... read..

BJP leader Arvind Singh Lovely strongly condemns Swati Maliwal's alleged assault incident, calls it "Shameful"

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:00:42 PM IST

BJP leader Arvinder Singh Lovely, who recently resigned from the Delhi Congress president's post, strongly condemned the alleged incident in which former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal was assaulted by a personal assistant to C ... read..

Congress leaders condole BJP leader Sushil Modi's demise

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:00:40 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party's General Secretary Jairam Ramesh have condoled the demise of veteran BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi. ... read..

"Sushil Modi's demise personal loss; served as inspiration to youth": LJP chief Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 12:00:38 PM IST

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) National President Chirag Paswan expressed sorrow over Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi's demise on Tuesday, saying that the late veteran's passing away is a personal loss to him and that late BJP leader served as a source ... read..

Bihar BJP leaders condole demise of Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 12:00:27 PM IST

Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Nitin Nabin and Nand Kishore Yadav condoled the demise of veteran BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi. ... read..

"Irreparable loss for Bihar politics": Samrat Chaudhary condoles demise of former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 12:00:23 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi, saying that the demise of the veteran leader was "unfortunate and an irreparable loss for Bihar politics." ... read..

Delhi HC directs crime branch to probe youth's death in 4 months, DCP to supervise

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:00:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Delhi Police Crime Branch to probe the death of a youth within four months. The High Court has also directed the DCP (Crime Branch) to supervise the investigation. ... read..

Haridwar: Devotees from all over India celebrate Ganga Saptmi at Har ki Pauri

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | May 14, 2024 12:00:10 PM IST

On the auspicious occasion of Ganga Saptami, devotees from different parts of the country took a holy dip at the 'Har Ki Pauri' in Haridwar. ... read..

Varanasi: PM Modi offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat and takes cruise ride, ahead of filing Lok Sabha nomination

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 11:59:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi and boarded a cruise to Namo Ghat to visit the Kal Bhairav Temple ahead of filling his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh o ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Election Commission flags off cycling expedition to world's highest polling station at Tashigang

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 11:59:56 AM IST

The Election Commission of India has launched an awareness campaign to increase voter turnout in the north Indian hill state, Himachal Pradesh, with young cycling enthusiasts. The Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh, Manish Garg, flagged off a cy ... read..

Tripura brick kiln workers stage protest over unpaid wages, poor working conditions

Agartala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 11:01:03 AM IST

Hundreds of brick kiln workers gathered for a protest outside the office of the Labour Commissioner in Agartala on Monday, voicing their grievances against the alleged negligence of kiln owners and the state government in ensuring fair wages and basic ame ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Six killed in car collision on Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 11:01:05 AM IST

At least six people were killed after their car collided with another vehicle on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway in the Garh-Kotwali area of Hapur district. ... read..

"Lost my brother today...": BJP leader Ashwini Choubey breaks down remembering Sushil Modi

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 11:00:54 AM IST

Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwini K Choubey, one of the oldest friends of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi, broke down inconsolably while remembering the departed and said that he lost his brother today. ... read..

Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills

West Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) | May 14, 2024 11:00:52 AM IST

An earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hit Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills District on Tuesday, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Caught on camera: Car hits, runs over woman toll plaza staff on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

General News | May 14, 2024 11:00:48 AM IST

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI) A woman staff member at the Kashi toll plaza in the Paratpur area on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway sustained serious injuries after being hit and run over by the driver of a car, who fled after the incident. ... read..

RSS condoles demise of former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi; says lost a "skilled political leader"

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 11:00:43 AM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) condoled the demise of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday and said that the country has lost a skilled political leader, who led an ideal example of principled integrity and transparency i ... read..

"Sushil Modi's absence can never be filled": BJP' Shahnawaz Hussain expresses grief over former Bihar Dy CM demise

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 11:00:41 AM IST

Senior BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain expressed sorrow over the demise of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi and said that the late veteran was an ideal leader, guardian, friend and elder brother, who's absence can never be filled. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections 2024: At 38 pc, Srinagar records highest voter turnout in several decades

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 11:00:39 AM IST

The Srinagar constituency, which saw the first general election after the abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, recorded 37.99 per cent voting, according to the Information and PR Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the highest voter tur ... read..

Tripura: Police inaction in minor's abduction case sparks outrage

Sipahijala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 11:00:36 AM IST

In a disturbing case of alleged abduction, the family of a minor girl, supported by local Hindu Jagran Manch activists, has accused the police of negligence in handling the matter. ... read..

"Deeply pained," Mallikarjun Kharge condoles loss of lives in Mumbai hoarding collapse

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 11:00:34 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday condoled the deaths of 14 people and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured after a big hoarding collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area. ... read..

PM Modi files Lok Sabha nomination from Varanasi today, eyes third term

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 11:00:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to file his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seeking a third term and hoping for a record margin. ... read..

"Has he given you any updates on what he has done for you?": BJD leader Pandian slams Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Malkangiri (Odisha) | May 14, 2024 11:00:23 AM IST

5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian launched a scathing attack against Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan, questioning what he has done for ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi ahead of filing Lok Sabha nomination

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 11:00:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi before filling his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat today in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists arrested in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | May 14, 2024 11:00:18 AM IST

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists belonging to the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) were arrested in Guwahati, police said. ... read..

Hoarding collapses in Mumbai's Ghatkopar: Death toll now goes up to 14, 74 people rescued alive

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 14, 2024 8:59:35 AM IST

The death toll after a big hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra's Ghatkopar area has risen to 14 on Tuesday. ... read..

Tripura: Anant Ambani's Vantara leads timely rescue of ailing elephants in Unakoti

Unakoti (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 8:59:27 AM IST

In a display of compassion and swift action, Anant Ambani's Vantara organization orchestrated a remarkable rescue mission, spanning thousands of kilometres, to aid an ailing elephant and her calf in Tripura's Unakoti district. ... read..

PM Modi to file nomination from Varanasi today

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 8:59:25 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat today in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

BJPs' strongman in Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72; held various positions in his three-decade-long political career

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 8:59:22 AM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party Sushil Kumar Modi, who had been battling cancer for the last seven months, passed away at the age of 72 on Monday evening. ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at hotel in Sonmarg

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 8:59:20 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Jiska launching rajneeti mein 20 baar fail ho gaya...": Amit Shah takes dig at Rahul Gandhi

Dhule (Maharashtra) | May 14, 2024 7:59:49 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at Rahul Gandhi and said how the Congress leader can give a befitting reply to Pakistan, whose "launch has failed 20 times in politics." ... read..

LS polls in Srinagar: "Decision taken in 2019 not acceptable to people of J-K", says Mehbooba Mufti

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 7:59:47 AM IST

Alluding to the revocation of Article 370, People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said that people, through their votes have expressed that the decision taken by the Centre in 2019 not acceptable to them. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: People in Govardhan village of Nashik declare to boycott voting on May 20

Nashik (Maharashtra) | May 14, 2024 7:59:46 AM IST

Alleging corruption by Gram Sevak, people in the Govardhan village of Nashik in Maharashtra have declared to boycott the voting in the May 20 polls here in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"High AC usage sparks safety concerns": Tripura electricity dept urges consumers to declare power consumption

Agartala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 7:59:41 AM IST

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited has urged consumers to proactively disclose their actual power consumption while adding more than one air conditioner to ensure grid stability. ... read..

"INDIA alliance will win, people feel cheated by the BJP": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 7:00:07 AM IST

After the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election concluded, Samajwadi Party chief and candidate from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat Akhilesh Yadav exuded confidence in winning and said that people are supporting the INDIA bloc as they feel "cheated by the BJP." ... read..

PM Modi to file nomination in Varanasi: Vistara Airlines advises customers to allow more time to reach airport

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 7:00:05 AM IST

Vistara Airlines has advised its customers to prepare accordingly, as heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected en route to Varanasi airport on Tuesday. ... read..

President Murmu, VP Dhankar condole loss of lives in Mumbai hoarding collapse

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 6:00:16 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar have condoled the deaths of eight people and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured in a hoarding collapse incident in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area following heavy rains and dusty winds. ... read..

PM Modi applauds Srinagar voter turnout, says "Article 370 enabled aspirations of people"

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:59:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the people of the Srinagar parliamentary constituency for the "encouraging turnout" of 38 per cent, which is more than double the 14.43 pc polling in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Leaders cutting across party lines mourn veteran BJP leader Sushil Modi's demise

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 3:00:24 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, her Haryana counterpart Nayab Saini, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav among others condoled the demise of veteran BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi. ... read..

President, PM Modi, several other leaders condole demise of Sushil Kumar Modi

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 1:59:47 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah among others condoled the demise of the veteran BJP leader and former deputy chief minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi, who passed away at a ... read..

West Bengal Governor appoints VCs to three state Universities

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 12:02:41 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has appointed Vice Chancellors in three Universities in the state on Monday. ... read..

Police seize 30 Kgs of dry cannabis in Tripura's Khowai, 4 held

Khowai (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 12:02:32 AM IST

Tripura Police seized 30 kilogrammes of dry cannabis at Teliamura Railway Station here and arrested four people who smuggled the contraband. ... read..

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi before departing for Rae Bareli

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:02:28 AM IST

Congress leader and candidate from Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and his grandmother Indira Gandhi before arriving in Rae Bareli for the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign. ... read..

Congress' Digvijaya Singh oversees strong room security amid Lok Sabha elections

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 12:02:26 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader, Digvijaya Singh, on Monday visited the EVM stong room in Madhya Pradesh's Guna amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

J-K: BSF rescues stranded travellers returning from Guarez

Bandipore (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 14, 2024 12:02:24 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) rescued a group of trstrandedavellers returning from Guarez and took them to their location for first aid and heated shelter. ... read..

"Horrible": SC expresses grave concern about generation of 3,800 tonnes solid waste going untreated in Delhi

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:02:22 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed grave concern on Monday about the generation of 3,800 tonnes of untreated solid waste every day in the national capital and said it directly affects the fundamental right of the citizens under Article 21 of the Indian ... read..

"CAA a dangerous conspiracy, no problem if made unconditional": Mamata Banerjee

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 12:02:19 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Citizenship Amendment Act is a "dangerous conspiracy" and questioned why the procedure of granting citizenship is not made unconditional. ... read..

Excise policy case: Court lists chargesheet against K Kavitha for consideration tomorrow

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:02:17 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday listed the charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against BRS leader K Kavitha and others for consideration tomorrow. ... read..

"In Ujiarpur we will receive more than 4 lakh votes:" Union Minister Nityanand Rai

Samastipur (Bihar) | May 14, 2024 12:02:12 AM IST

Union Minister Nityanand Rai, who is the BJP candidate from the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha seat, expressed confidence in the party's prospects in the ongoing elections asserting that he will win with more than 4 lakh votes. ... read..

West Bengal: Excise department seize huge amount of foreign liquor in Siliguri, one held

Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 12:02:08 AM IST

Bagdogra Excise Circle seized a huge amount of fake foreign liquor, busted a fake manufacturing unit at Bagdogra's Naya Basti and arrested one accused. ... read..

Assam: Anti-corruption agency recovers about Rs 80 lakhs from executive engineer's residence

Guwahati (Assam) | May 14, 2024 12:02:04 AM IST

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, recovered and seized approx 80 lakhs in cash on Monday during a search operation at an executive engineer's residence after he was trapped red-handed in a bribe case earlier in the day. ... read..

Chardham Yatra: Magistrates to be deployed in Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 14, 2024 12:02:02 AM IST

To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Chardham Yatra, one magistrate each will be deployed in Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts. A meeting of top officials was held on Monday on the instructions of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Sin ... read..

Not aware of criminal case against Annamalai, no sanction order issued: Tamil Nadu Raj Bhawan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 14, 2024 12:02:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan on Monday issued a clarification informing that it is not aware of the criminal case against state BJP chief Thiru. K. Annamalai and that it has not issued any sanction order. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: 63.41 pc voter turnout recorded in Phase 4 so far

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:01:58 AM IST

Polling in the fourth phase of general elections, which commenced at 7 am on Monday simultaneously across 96 parliamentary constituencies, recorded an approximate voter turnout of 63.41 per cent as per the latest data issued by the Election Commission of ... read..

"BJP's Titanic of jumlas is sinking...": Congress leader Gurdeep Sappal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 12:01:56 AM IST

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal on Monday slammed the Bharatiiya Janata Party stating that the ruling party's "Titanic of Jumlas" is going to sink after four phases of voting. ... read..

Common University Entrance Test-undergraduate 2024 exam admit card released

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:01:48 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday released the Admit Card for the Common University Entrance Test-undergraduate CUET (UG) 2024. ... read..

"Look forward to debate with Rahul Gandhi, hope he won't run away": BJYM Vice President Abhinav Prakash

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:01:45 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Vice President Abhinav Prakash, who was nominated by Tejasvi Surya to debate with Rahul Gandhi, said he looked forward to the debate and hoped that the Congress leader would not run away from it the way he ran away from Amethi ... read..

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Four dead, 64 injured, Case of culpable homicide to be lodged

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 14, 2024 12:01:39 AM IST

As many as four persons died and 64 people were injured after a hoarding collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday. ... read..

"Kejriwal is campaigning to remain out of jail": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Patiala (Punjab) | May 14, 2024 12:01:35 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took potshots at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that he is now seeking votes with a selfish pursuit to "remain out of the jail." ... read..

Padma awardee Tripura weaver Smriti Rekha Chakma aspires to set up training centre

Agartala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 12:01:34 AM IST

Smriti Rekha Chakma, the weaver from Tripura who received multiple national awards for her exceptional weaving skills, was recently conferred the Padma Shri award by the President of India in New Delhi. ... read..

Tripura State Electricity Corporation to move from postpaid meters to prepaid ones

Agartala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 12:01:27 AM IST

Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has announced a transformative initiative to overhaul the state's electricity metering system by shifting from postpaid to smart meters. ... read..

Shishu Bihar school in Tripura achieves outstanding results in CBSE board exams

Agartala (Tripura) | May 14, 2024 12:01:22 AM IST

Shishu Bihar school in Tripura has once again proven its commitment to academic excellence, boasting an impressive overall pass percentage of 97 per cent in the CBSE Board Exams. ... read..

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi defends Madhavi Latha, says she has a right to check a person's identity

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:01:20 AM IST

After a video surfaced on social media showing BJP candidate Madhavi Latha, contesting from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, checking the identities of Muslim women voters at a polling station, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi supported Latha and said that as a candid ... read..

After fourth phase, polling completed in 379 Lok Sabha constituencies in 23 states, UTs

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:01:18 AM IST

Elections have been held in 379 of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies with the conclusion of polling for the fourth phase on Monday. ... read..

"All public assets handed over to Adani and Ambanis": Priyanka Gandhi takes a dig at BJP

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 14, 2024 12:01:14 AM IST

In a scathing attack on the BJP government, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, accusing it of failing to address crucial issues and prioritizing the interests of the wealthy elite. ... read..

"No need to get scared": Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh after 55 schools receive bomb threats in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 13, 2024 12:01:10 AM IST

After a total of 55 schools received bomb threats in Jaipur via email, Rajasthan Minister and BJP leader Jawahar Singh Baidham said that there's no need to get scared adding that the incident is an attempt to disrupt the law and order situation in the sta ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: 209 nominations filed on second last day in Punjab, says Chief Electoral Officer

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 13, 2024 12:01:06 AM IST

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Sibin C, announced on Monday that a total of 209 nominations have been filed for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab on the last second day of filing nominations in the state. ... read..

Former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

New Delhi | May 13, 2024 12:01:01 AM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away on Monday. ... read..

West Bengal: BSF jawan dies at polling booth in Birbhum

Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 13, 2024 10:00:44 PM IST

In a tragic incident, one Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Border Security Force, who was deployed at a booth in Birbhum district for election duty died after suffering from chest pain on Monday, officials said. ... read..

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