Doordarshan unveils new saffron-coloured DD News logo, ex-CEO Jawhar Sircar slams move
New Delhi/IBNS: Autonomous public broadcaster Doordarshan has unveiled a new orange-shaded logo of DD News, drawing criticism from the Opposition.
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Love jihad is spreading: Karnataka Congress corporator, whose daughter was killed, contradicts Siddaramaiah's claims
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Congress corporator Niranjan Hiremath, whose daughter Neha was killed by one Fayaz Khondunaik, has claimed "love jihad is spreading" in the southern state despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's citing of "personal reasons" behind the murder, media reports said.
Karnataka Congress corporator's daughter killed; CM Siddaramaiah cites 'personal reasons'
Bengaluru/IBNS: A massive slugfest between the incumbent Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started after a ruling party corporator's daughter was murdered in the Hubballi city of Karnataka, media reports said.
Indian-origin man Banmeet Singh sentenced to five years in prison in US for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces
An Indian national was sentenced on Friday (April 19, 2024) to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and ordered to forfeit approximately $150 million.
'Had mangoes only three thrice, sweets 6 times in jail': Arvind Kejriwal counters ED claims in court
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a row over Arvind Kejriwal eating mangoes inside the jail and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposing his request for a daily 15-minute video consultation with his doctor even as the Aam Aadmi Party claimed conspiracy to murder its supremo, the Delhi CM Friday hit out at the probe agency for being "petty" and "politicising" his diet instead of ensuring his health.
'Great response, people voting for NDA in record numbers': PM Modi on first phase turnout
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a "great response" in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which saw a voter turnout of 60.03 percent on average nationwide.
'Opposition got donations through bonds, is that extortion as well?' Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Heavily countering the Opposition's charge on the now-scrapped electoral bonds system, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday asked if those parties would also describe donations they received through bonds as "extortion" money
Millions of Indians vote in the biggest phase of Lok Sabha polls, 60.03 pct turnout recorded
New Delhi/IBNS: Voters' turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, projected by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a milestone to 2047 and the Opposition as a battle for democracy's survival, was 60.03 percent on Friday as polling was held in 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories.
India votes in first phase of Lok Sabha elections, approximately 60 percent voting recorded across 102 seats till 5pm
The first phase of the six-week-long Indian general polls, which is seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to comeback to power for a rare third term, commenced where approximately 60 percent of voters exercised their voting rights on Friday (April 19, 2024).
DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators, Airbrake Control Module to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk1A
DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.
West Bengal records 66.4 pct voting in first phase till 3 pm
An estimated 66.34 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm in West Bengal where three Lok Sabha seats were voted in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in the politically crucial state.
India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines
India is going to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, media reports said.
New Delhi hosts Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally
New Delhi recently hosted the Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 40th anniversary of the first Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma’s spaceflight as part of the Soviet-Indian crew.
Indian Embassy in Dubai facilitate Indian stranded passengers amid heavy rainfall
The Indian Embassy in Dubai on Thursday said they are in constant touch with the UAE authorities and airlines and have facilitated connections between stranded Indian passengers and their family members, amid the heavy rainfall which disrupted normal life in the Gulf nation.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout touch 40 percent in 4 hours
New Delhi/IBNS: Forty percent voter turnout has been recorded in the first four hours of voting in 102 seats across the country in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.
Veteran journalist and media educator Malay Mitra passes away at age 79
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran journalist and media educator, Dr. Malay Mitra, who helmed the Kolkata bureau of Indian news agency UNI for many years as its manager, passed away recently. Survived by his wife and son, he was 79.
'Vote for the G.O.A.T.': Modi's BJP reaches out to first-time voters in a viral rap song ad
New Delhi/IBNS: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chat with top Indian gamers, the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is seeking its third straight term, has reached out to the first-time voters- read Gen Z- with an interesting rap song video, which is now trending on social media.
Bengal reports incidents of violence in first phase of Lok Sabha polls
Kolkata/IBNS: Several incidents of violence and intimidation have been reported from West Bengal as the Lok Sabha elections began with three seats in the politically-intensified state, media reports said.
Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai casts vote, counters DMK's 'money' charge
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai lashed out at the ruling DMK and opposition party AIADMK casting his vote as the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu are being held in the first phase on Friday.
Voting in first phase of Lok Sabha election currently underway in 21 states and union territories
Voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 102 parliamentary constituencies in 21 states and union territories commenced on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi will be PM for next 20 years, southern states will benefit under his leadership: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has exuded confidence in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi becoming the next Prime Minister of the country.
AAP claims conspiracy to kill Arvind Kejriwal after mango eating row
New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi Thursday evening alleged that a conspiracy has been hatched to "conspiracy to kill Arvind Kejriwal", claiming the Delhi Chief Minister a Type 2 diabetes patient and "is not being given insulin despite repeated requests".
'There has to be sanctity in electoral process': SC tells EC to ensure no one has apprehensions over VVPAT
New Delhi: The Supreme Court told the Election Commission of India today that ‘there has to be sanctity in the electoral process,’ asking it to explain in detail the steps of cross-verifying VVPAT slips with EVMs, media reports said.
'Diabetic Arvind Kejriwal eating mango and sweets in jail': ED on AAP's claim on Delhi CM's poor health
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has rejected the application of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is lodged in Tihar Jail following his arrest in connection with Delhi liquor scam last month, to consult his regular doctor via videoconference, media reports said.
Bikini-clad woman boards Delhi bus, irks internet
New Delhi/IBNS: In a shocking video which trended on social media, a woman wearing just a bikini boarded a bus in Delhi apparently shocking her co-passengers and drawing sharp responses on the internet.
'Pawan Bansal is with us': Rajeev Shukla amid mass resignations from Congress in Chandigarh
Chandigarh/IBNS: At a time the country is heading to the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Congress faced massive setback in Chandigarh as 80 of its city leaders quit the party over an alleged disrespect shown to former MP Pawan Bansal, media reports said.
Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's properties attached by ED in Bitcoin scam
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached actress Shilpa Shetty's businessman husband Raj Kundra's properties worth Rs. 97.79 crore in connection with the Bitcoin scam probe, media reports said.
'Daydreaming': Ravi Shankar Prasad on Rahul Gandhi's claim that BJP won't cross 150 seats
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has termed Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi's claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will get maximum 150 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as his "daydreaming".
Telangana missionary school vandalised after students questioned over saffron attire
Hyderabad/IBNS: A missionary school in Telangana's Mancherial district was vandalised after students were questioned over their saffron attire, triggering a massive row in the south Indian state, media reports said.
14 IDF soldiers, 4 civilians wounded as Hezbollah launches missiles and drones in northern Israel
Tel Aviv/IBNS: At least 14 Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and four civilians were injured as an explosive drone reportedly launched from Lebanon struck a community centre in the northern Israeli border village of Arab al-Aramshe on Wednesday (Apr 17).