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Take care of your country: Arvind Kejriwal snubs Pakistan leader's post on Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has snubbed Pakistani politician Chaudhry Fawad Hussain's X post on Lok Sabha elections asking him to "take care" of his country.

Sikh diaspora members of UK praise Indian democratic process

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, the Sikh community of the UK recently expressed their strong support for the democratic process of the South Asian nation.

Kashmir witnessing a surge in tourism this summer

Kashmir is witnessing a rise in tourism this summer with mercury rising to severe levels in several parts of the country.

Lok Sabha elections: 49.2 pct voters exercise franchise till 3 pm in the ongoing sixth phase of polling

Around 49.2 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm with voting currently underway in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

UAE-India CEPA council to foster collaboration with business community in Bihar

The  UAE-India CEPA Council collaborated with the   Bihar Industries Association (BIA) on Wednesday when the discussion was held on opportunities for Bihar-based enterprises.

Bishkek crisis: Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan works with universities to ensure transportation of students to nearby airports

The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is working with universities in the country to arrange for the transportation of students to nearby airports or to address their concerns.

INDIA bloc performing mujra for vote bank, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching a scathing attack on opposition parties

Launching a scathing attack on INDIA bloc of opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they could perform a 'mujra' (dance) before their vote bank if they want but he would never allow them to take away the reservation benefits accorded to SC, ST and OBC community members by the Indian constitution.

BJP candidate Pranat Tudu attacked in Bengal's Jhargram in 6th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Jhargram was attacked by a violent mob in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, media reports said.

11 killed, 3 injured as massive fire engulfs gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat): Eleven people were killed and three injured after a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Saturday evening, media reported.

'Outgoing PM': Congress's Jairam Ramesh mocks PM Modi, claims INDIA bloc crossed 272 seats after 6th phase

New Delhi: As voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, the Congress party asserted that the ruling BJP's prospects are "nearly determined," while the opposition INDIA bloc has "consistently gained momentum" since the first phase.

Cyclone Remal: Kolkata airport to suspend flights from Sunday noon till Monday morning; Kolkata port also announces op suspension

Kolkata: Due to the impending cyclonic storm 'Remal', Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has announced a suspension of flight operations for 21 hours starting from noon on Sunday.

24 killed in gaming zone fire in Gujarat’s Rajkot; PM Modi expresses grief

Rajkot (Gujarat): At least 24 people were killed in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday evening. Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the location, media reported.

Man uses voice-modifying app to pose as a woman professor, rapes 7 women in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: An illiterate man adeptly used technology to rape at least seven women in Madhya Pradesh, media reported.

Kolkata Police imposes Section 144 for 60 days to avoid 'violent demonstrations'

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police on Friday announced the imposition of Section 144 preventing the assembly of five or more people in the city for 60 days starting from May 28 to avoid "violent demonstrations".

PM Modi reacts to possible equaling to Nehru's record, says comparison should be made on progress made during his tenure

Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is eyeing to return to power for a third time and equaling former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record term, has said comparison should be made on the progress made during his tenure.

Voting is underway in sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls

Indian voters lined up outside polling booths from as early as 7 am to exercise their franchise in the sixth and penultimate round of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Delhi, Haryana vote today in penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi/IBNS: Voting in 58 seats across seven states and one Union Territory-Delhi will take place Saturday in the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha election.

Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim was honey-trapped; killers were paid Rs. 5 cr for his gory murder: Cops

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh's ruling party Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who came to Kolkata for medical treatment and was murdered on the outskirts of the city, was 'honey-trapped' by his killers, police investigation has revealed.

NIA arrests another key conspirator in Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Friday arrested a former convict in a conspiracy case related to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for allegedly introducing the suspected mastermind of the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast to a foreign-based handler, media reports said.

Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in criminal defamation case filed by Delhi LG VK Saxena

New Delhi/IBNS: Narmada Bachao Andolan founder Medha Patkar has been convicted in a criminal defamation case filed against her by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.

2 cops suspended for 'not following protocol' in Pune Porsche accident case

Pune/IBNS: In the first major action following outrage over alleged lapses by the police after the Pune Porsche accident, in which two techies in their 20s lost their lives, an inspector and an assistant police inspector have been suspended.

Sadhus hit Kolkata streets in protest against Mamata Banerjee's attack on Kartik Maharaj

Kolkata/IBNS: In protest against Mamata Banerjee's remarks slamming Kartik Maharaj, a monk in the charitable organisation Bharat Sevashram Sangha, whom she accused of acting on the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, several sadhus hit the streets of Kolkata on Friday.

Pune Porsche accident: Teen's father charged with cheating, sent to jail till June 7

Pune/IBNS: The father of the 17-year-old Pune teen, who killed two techies after illegally consuming alcohol and then driving his dad's Rs. 2.5 crore Porsche sports car without a license of any sort, has been sent to jail by a city magistrate court.

Changing Craft of Political Campaigns in India: Medium As the Message

Both politics and communication are as old as human existence. From cave paintings to smart phones, the medium has evolved and so also the art of messaging. Much before mobiles with the internet became ubiquitous, Marshall McLuhan came up with his famous ‘Medium is the Message’ dictum, meaning it is the medium rather than content which defines the way we experience the world.

India's Kamal Kishore begins term as UN's Disaster Risk Reduction body

A senior Indian official Kamal Kishore has been appointed as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Head of UNDRR.

Air India announces appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer

Tata-owned aviation major Air India on Friday announced the appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from June 10.

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan complete Manila visit as part of Operational Deployment of Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.

Self-manifested Jowo Wati Sangpo: Tibetan Museum in Dharamshala holds photo exhibition

The Tibet Museum of the Tibetan government in-exile in Indian city of Dharamshala recently organised an exhibition   titled “The Noble Self-Manifested Jowo Wati Sangpo”.

Doordarshan Kisan to launch two AI anchors on May 26

State-owned Doordarshan will launch two Artifical Intelligence anchors on May 26.

Supreme Court hears plea seeking direction to ECI to disclose voter turnout data

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court is on Friday hearing a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to disclose the voter turnout data, media reports said.