Voting in second phase of Lok Sabha polls underway
Voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections is currently underway as people will be exercising their voting rights on Friday to elect their representatives across 88 seats.
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Justice MB Snehalatha takes oath as additional judge of Kerala High Court
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Justice MB Snehalatha was sworn in as an additional judge of the Kerala High Court on Friday.
NIA arrests key accused in pro-Khalistani attack on Indian Mission in London
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the key accused behind last year's attack on the High Commission of India in London and the protests that followed.
Plea submitted in Calcutta High Court seeking action against Mamata Banerjee's 'judges had been purchased' remark
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya approached the Calcutta High Court Friday seeking suo moto cognizance of remarks allegedly made by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in which she called judges biased and said they 'had been purchased.'
'Most compassionate and kind': Musician Ricky Kej on Ratan Tata after conferring humanitarian award
Mumbai: Renowned business magnate and philanthropist Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was presented with the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award during a private ceremony at his residence in Mumbai.
Bollywood actor Neha Sharma campaigns for her father in Bihar amid rumours of poll debut
Bollywood actor Neha Sharma has recently participated in a roadshow in Bihar which has taken the internet by storm.
LS polls: 88 seats across 13 states, UTs going to polls tomorrow for phase 2; 1202 candidates in fray
The Election Commission of India is all geared up for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Friday in a high-stakes battle across 13 states and union territories with the campaign marked by sharp jibes by the leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and it's main opposition the Congress as well as other opposition parties.
'Neither shocked nor surprised': Mallikarjun Kharge writes open letter to PM Modi over Congress manifesto row
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the massive row triggered by Narendra Modi's remarks on the Congress manifesto, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has written an open letter to him expressing his wish to meet the Prime Minister in person and "explain our Nyay Patra".
'Biased, reflects poor understanding': India dumps US report on alleged rights abuse
New Delhi: In a sharp retort to a report by the US State Department, which emphasised 'significant human rights abuses' in Manipur following violence in the state last year, India asserted that the document is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of the country.
6 killed in hotel fire near Patna Junction railway station
Patna: At least six people were killed in a fire that erupted in a hotel near Patna Junction railway station on Thursday, media reports said.
Lok Sabha elections: Hyderabad BJP candidate Madhavi Latha, who takes on Asaduddin Owaisi, declares assets worth Rs. 218 crore
Hyderabad/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, K Madhavi Latha, on Wednesday submitted her nomination papers for the elections to be held on May 13, media reports said.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI issues notices to BJP, Congress on complaints against Modi, Rahul
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued notices to the country's biggest political outfits, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, on complaints against the top leaders of the respective camps, media reports said.
Massive landslide hits Arunachal Pradesh, a large section of Highway-33 washed away
Itanagar/IBNS: A massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh has washed away a large section of Highway-33 that connects a district bordering China to the rest of India, media reports said.
Is private property included in material resources of a community? Here's Supreme Court's viewpoint
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has doubted the argument stating private property isn't included in the material resources of a community as per Article 39(b) of the Constitution, media reports said.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's party leader shot dead in Patna
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United)'s youth leader was shot dead in the state capital Patna by four unknown people on a bike last night, media reports said.
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia summoned by Maharashtra cyber cell in 2023 illegal IPL streaming case
Mumbai/IBNS: Popular actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell in connection with the 2023 illegal streaming of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches on a betting app, media reports said.
'Not one vote': Mamata Banerjee announces after 26,000 teachers lose jobs in Bengal after Calcutta HC order
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said there should not be a single voting for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), CPM, or Congress, in response to the Calcutta High Court order scrapping the job of 26,000 teachers.
'Machine churning out lies': AAP after ED defends Arvind Kejriwal's arrest to court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate Wednesday filed an affidavit defending its arrest of Arvind Kejriwal stating that the Delhi Chief Minister was taken into custody after he evaded nine summons and only after the High Court refused to grant him interim relief.
Supreme Court says it cannot control elections on VVPAT case, reserves judgment for now
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Wednesday said it is not the controlling authority for elections and therefore cannot dictate the functioning of the Election Commission, which is a constitutional authority.
Kolkata's US Consulate hosts conclave to promote inclusion, equity, accessibility for LGBTQI+ community
The US Consulate in Kolkata collaborated with U.S.-based non-profit StoryCenter to host the "Voices of Diversity – Action for Inclusion" final advocacy conclave on Wednesday to mark a significant milestone in increasing inclusion, equity, and accessibility for the LGBTQI+ community across seven states in East and Northeast India.
'They think they are political players in our elections': Jaishankar slams Western media's coverage of Indian democracy
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar came down heavily on the Western media over its coverage of Indian democracy, asserting that their disapproval arises from a misplaced sentiment that they are political players in our elections, media reports said.
Indian-origin man fired after video shows him getting 'free food' from Canada food banks meant for students
An Indian-origin data scientist has been fired from his job after he shared a video explaining how he gets ''free food'' from food banks meant for students in Canada.
Indian Muslim community celebrates Eid in New York's Indian Consulate
The Indian Muslim community celebrated Eid at the Indian Consulate in New York on Monday.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav to contest Lok Sabha Polls from UP's Kannauj
Lucknow/IBNS: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the seat that sent him to Parliament thrice, his party said Wednesday in a post on X.
Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally in Maharashtra, provides update on his health later
Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted during an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Wednesday afternoon.
INSV Tarini with women women officers return home after completing sailing expedition
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini returned triumphant to her base port at Goa on 21 Apr 24 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration, officials said on Wednesday.
Burgeoning India-US trade synergy and collaboration with global vision
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leading a trade mission to New Delhi, India from April 22-25, 2024.
Australian journalist alleges she was forced to leave India; govt denies, foreign correspondents protest
New Delhi/IBNS: Australia journalist Avani Dias has alleged that she was forced to leave India "abruptly" as the central government denied an extension of her visa citing her reporting had "crossed a line".
Centre moves Supreme Court seeking modification of 2012 verdict in 2G spectrum case
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its 2012 verdict in the 2G spectrum case, media reports said.
'Robert Vadra Ab Ki Baar' posters in Amethi as suspense looms over Congress candidate
Amethi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing suspense over who will fight as a Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, posters in favour of Congress top leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and businessman Robert Vadra were seen in the constituency for the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.