Assembly polls: Congress takes comfortable lead in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana
The Congress is marching ahead in both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana where the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently taking place on Tuesday.
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Assembly polls: Congress takes early lead in Haryana, BJP ahead in Jammu and Kashmir
The Congress took early leads in Haryana while Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing tough competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress as the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently undergoing on Tuesday.
Counting for Haryana, J&K Assembly elections to begin 8 AM
The counting of the votes for the highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Tuesday.
J&K Lt Guv's power to nominate 5 assembly members sparks massive row ahead of poll results tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been conferred with a power to nominate five members to the assembly which has sparked a massive controversy ahead of the counting of votes on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit family's kitchen, enjoys 'spicy meal'
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday visited a "Dalit kitchen" during his recent visit to Maharashtra's Kolhapur as he was curious to know "what they eat, how they cook and its social and political significance".
Sofas, water taps, ACs missing after Tejaswi Yadav vacated official bungalow in Patna: BJP
Patna/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav's vacated official bungalow in Bihar's Patna has sofas, water taps, washbasins, air conditioners, lights, and beds missing, suggesting that the items have been "stolen".
President Muizzu visiting India: New Delhi announces currency-swap agreement to help Maldives
India on Monday extended support to Maldive's economy in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement, officials said on Monday.
Explosion at coal mine in Bengal's Birbhum kills 5
Kolkata/IBNS: Five people died after an explosion took place at a coal mine in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, media reports said.
RG Kar case: Civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy is the main accused, says CBI chargesheet
Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation has named arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in the first chargesheet which was on Monday filed in the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Unmanageable gatherings should be avoided: DMK MP Kanimozhi on 5 deaths after IAF show in Chennai
Chennai/IBNS: DMK MP Kanimozhi has discouraged the Indian Air Force's bid to draw a massive gathering of 15 lakh spectators at its air show during which five people died due to a suspected heat stroke at Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.
India has always played the first responder for Maldives: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on India's ties with Maldives stating New Delhi has always been the "first responder" for Male.
No cause for concern: Ratan Tata on rumours over his health condition
New Delhi/IBNS: Industrialist Ratan Tata has dispelled the concern over his health condition triggered by his hospitalisation in Mumbai.
AAP slams BJP after ED raids Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora's house
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Punjab's Ludhiana on Monday in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.
Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap in land-for-jobs scam
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court has granted bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his sons, top Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in a land-for-jobs scam, media reports said.
UN is like an old company, not keeping up with the market: Jaishankar
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the United Nations "an old company" which has failed to update as per the "market" criticising the diplomatic and political international organisation's way of functioning, media reports said.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is currently visiting India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Khalistani extremism in Canada: When dialogue is silenced by division
Recent events in Calgary have revealed the dangerous reality of Khalistan extremists in Canada. When Liberal MP Chandra Arya was set to speak at an event organized by CoHNA Canada, a hostile crowd of protesters chanting, “Arya is Indian, not Canadian” appeared outside the venue. Both Arya and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who was also scheduled to speak, skipped the event.
The complexities of Sikh identity and misguided agendas abroad
A recent episode of Gurdwara MiriPiri on MATV which aired on September 23 addressed important and contentious issues surrounding the Sikh diaspora, particularly with regard to the behavior and rhetoric of certain Sikh separatist groups outside India, such as those affiliated with the Khalistan movement and the pro-Khalistan elements within organizations like Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Maharashtra: Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane, Maharashtra today with a key focus on boosting urban mobility in the region.
BJP demonstrates against alleged rape and murder of minor girl in West Bengal's
The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and party workers demonstrated against the state authorities over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Sunday.
Muizzu arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral trip, S Jaishankar appreciates his commitment to enhancing India-Maldives bond after meeting
Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, just a day before he is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi.
Jaishankar's witty response to ‘Dinner with Kin Jong-Un or Soros?’ goes viral
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's sharp and humorous reply during a rapid-fire session at a recent event has drawn widespread attention online.
India's metro rail network may surpass US in next 3-4 years, claims Minister Tokhan Sahu
An Indian Minister has claimed that the country's metro rail network will surpass the US in next three to four years.
Kolkata cop accused of molesting female civic volunteer inside Park Street police station
Kolkata: A female civic volunteer has accused Sub-Inspector Abhishek Roy of Park Street police station of molestation, media reports said.
India to host four-nation Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 for 11 days
Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 8, beginning with the Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam, followed by the Sea Phase.
Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera arrive in Oman for long-range training deployment
Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on long range training deployment arrived at Muscat, Oman on Oct 5, officials said on Sunday.
RG Kar protest: Junior doctors continue hunger strike as Bengal’s TMC govt fails to meet demands
Kolkata: Junior doctors in Kolkata are continuing their hunger strike until death, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a fellow woman medic from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and calling for improved workplace safety, media reports said.
Delhi man thrashes pavement dweller after being asked not to urinate in public, incident caught on camera
New Delhi/IBNS: A man was arrested for thrashing a street dweller in Delhi after the latter allegedly asked him not to urinate in public.
Punjab AAP leader shot at during argument with Akali leader, receives grave injury
New Delhi/IBNS: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab was grievously injured after getting hit by a bullet allegedly fired by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal during a heated altercation.
Bengaluru ranked India's most congested city, Mumbai second
New Delhi: Bengaluru has claimed the title of India’s most congested city with the country’s financial capital Mumbai occupying the second position, according to the newly released Traffic Quality Index (TQI).