Three Indian women from Gujarat die in road mishap in South Carolina
At least three Indian women, who were from Gujarat, died in a road accident in the US state of South Carolina, media reports said on Saturday.
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Bus carrying 36 people erupts in flames in Mumbai-Pune Expressway, all passengers safe
Mumbai/IBNS: A bus carrying 36 people erupted in flames in the Mumbai-Pune Express in Maharashtra early Saturday morning, media reports said.
Amid Congress' Amethi indecision, Robert Vadra says 'Entire country wants me to join politics'
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid Congress' indecision over its candidate from Gandhi family bastion Amethi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, businessman Robert Vadra, has expressed his eagerness to fight from the seat in Uttar Pradesh for the second time.
Arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal gets major role in AAP
New Delhi/IBNS: Arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, who came to light after her husband's arrest in liquor policy case, will be leading the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.
Two CRPF personnel killed in suspected attack by Kuki militants
At least two CRPF personnel were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Naransena area on Saturday, media reports said.
After PM Modi's high-octane rally in Bengal, Trinamool Congress 'fact-checks' his charges
New Delhi: Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-octane election rally in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress has published a list of comments the Prime Minister made and "fact-checked" them.
Arjuna awardee CRPF officer found guilty of sexual harassment charges, faces dismissal
New Delhi/IBNS: A high-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been served notice for dismissal from service after he was found guilty of sexual harassment, media reports said.
Election 2024: Congress likely to decide on Amethi and Raebareli candidates on Saturday
New Delhi: The Central Election Committee of the Congress will convene on Saturday, likely to finalise the candidate for the party strongholds of Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, a media report said.
Opposition's dreams shattered: PM Modi on Supreme Court's VVPAT verdict
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday attacked the opposition bloc INDIA after the Supreme Court rejected petitions seeking 100 percent verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) using the VVPAT, or Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail.
Case against BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'
Bengaluru/IBNS: A case has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Bengaluru South candidate Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on religious grounds.
Trouble for Go First as Delhi HC orders DGCA to deregister all 54 planes
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to proceed with deregistering aircraft leased by Go First in the next five working days.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking 100 pct votes verification on EVMs, rules out returning to ballot papers
New Delhi: In a significant development Friday morning as the country commenced voting in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court has given Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) a big vote of confidence.
Voting concludes in 88 constituencies with 61% turnout by 5 pm
New Delhi: Voting in 88 electoral constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories took place on Friday amid a furious controversy between the Congress and the BJP over their manifestos and the issue of inheritance tax. In Kerala, Rajasthan, and Tripura, the polling has concluded.
Rahul Gandhi targets Narendra Modi, says he is 'nervous'
Congress leader and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was displaying "signs of nervousness" about the BJP’s prospects in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
CBI recovers arms, ammo from Sandeshkhali house, NSG use remote operated robot and sniffer dogs to search vacant house
The National Security Guard on Friday used remote operated robot and two sniffer dogs while searching a vacant house at Sarberia in Sandeshkhali when they apprehended explosives after the CBI unearthed foreign-made weapons during an intensive search operation this morning, media reports said.
Ajit Doval meets Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev during St. Petersburg visit, discusses issues of mutual interest
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a bilateral meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev recently when they discussed issues of mutual interest.
Tibetans participate in procession in Shimla to mark 35th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama, demand international community to ensure China release the monk
Marking the 35th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla, a group of Tibetans-in-exile participated in a peace march recently and demanded that the international community should put pressure on China to release the monk.
Expatriates take chartered flights to return home, exercise their franchisee in second phase Lok Sabha polls
A group of expatriates took the “vote vimanam” (vote flight) to reach India and exercise their franchise in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Indian-origin Princeton University student Achinthya Sivalingan arrested for joining anti-Israeli demonstration
An Indian-origin student was arrested allegedly and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests which are taking place in several educational institutions across the USA.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 25 percent voter turnout till 11 am in second phase of polling
New Delhi/IBNS: 25.1% of total voters have cast their votes till 11 am as 88 constituencies across 13 states and union territories went to polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
WhatsApp warns to shut down services in India if asked to break encryption of messages
New Delhi/IBNS: Popular online messaging application WhatsApp has warned to shut down its services in India if it is asked to break encryption, citing privacy of the users, media reports said.
Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100 percent verification of votes on EVM with VVPAT slips
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected all pleas seeking 100 percent verification of votes on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the slips generated through the VVPAT method, media reports said.
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.
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".