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Three killed in road accident in UP's Hardoi

Three persons were killed after being hit by a truck in the Sandila area of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Monday.

Election Commission of India orders removal of home secretaries in 6 states and West Bengal police chief

Days after announcing the schedule for Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued orders for the removal of home secretaries in six states- Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

New Delhi-Male core group discusses deployment of Indian personnel for aviation platforms during high-level meeting

India and Maldives officials on Sunday reviewed the ongoing process of replacing Indian military personnel from the island nation.

Supreme Court asks SBI to disclose 'all information related to electoral bonds'

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its directive to the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose the complete information of the electoral bonds through which political parties used to get donations from individuals and companies.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns

Hyderabad/UNI: Telangana Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan tendered her resignation here on Monday with immediate effect.

Supreme Court dismisses Satyendra Jain’s bail plea, asks him to surrender

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain's bail plea and asked him to surrender in connection with a money laundering case.

Four coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derails in Rajasthan's Ajmer, no casualty reported

Ajmer/IBNS: Four coaches including the engine of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast passenger train have derailed in Rajasthan's Ajmer, media reports said.

Two killed, several injured as 'illegal' under-construction building collapses in Kolkata's Garden Reach area

Kolkata/IBNS: Two persons were killed and at least seven were injured as an under-construction building, which the administration called "illegal", collapsed in Garden Reach area in Kolkata on Sunday night, media reports said.

Security tightened in Coimbatore for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a road show in Coimbatore on Monday evening ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and heavy security arrangements have been made in view of the event.

BSF troopers apprehend drug smuggler in Punjab, seizes heroin

Border Security Force (BSF) troopers apprehended a drug smuggler and seized heroin weighing over 600 grams in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Sunday, a spokesperson said.

Youth, girl commit suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi

A 23-year-old youth, along with a 20-year-old girl, jumped in front of a moving train and committed suicide in Kachhanua area of Hardoi district here in Uttar Pradesh allegedly after failing to get married, police sources said.

2 arrested for attacking foreign students offering namaz inside Gujarat University

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Police has arrested two people for assaulting foreign students at Gujarat University, allegedly over their participation in Taraweeh, a Ramadan prayer, media reports said.

Youth dies in celebratory firing in Uttar Pradesh's Banda

A 20-year-old youth was killed in celebratory firing during a family function in Mataundh area of Banda district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Sunday.

Pune teen repeatedly raped on promise of marriage, two arrested

The city police have arrested a 20-year-old youth and his accomplice for allegedly repeatedly raping a teenage girl here by promising her marriage.

YouTuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day judicial custody in snake venom-rave party case

Noida (UP): Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT, who has often found himself mired in controversies, was arrested in connection with the snake venom-rave party incident after an interrogation by Noida Police, media reports said.

Cong demands reply from PM Modi, Home Minister Shah on electoral bonds

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the electoral bond issue.

Election Commission amends date of vote-counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections to June 2

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday amended the date of vote counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections from June 4 to June 2.

Indian Army contingent departs for Seychelles to participate in 'Lamitiye-2024' joint military exercise

An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on Sunday (March 17, 2024) to participate in the tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “Lamitiye-2024” between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Vote against dictatorship and hooliganism, says Kejriwal

New Delhi: After the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the public to vote against dictatorship and hooliganism.

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's parents Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur welcome baby boy

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's parents Balkaur Singh and his wife Charan Kaur have welcomed a son.

Arvind Kejriwal served two fresh summons hours after LS poll dates' announcement

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has served two fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, including one in the Delhi liquor policy case, his cabinet colleague Atishi said Sunday.

Mob attacks foreign students for offering namaz inside Gujarat hostel, injures 5

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Five international students were left injured after being attacked by a mob that stormed a Gujarat University hostel last night and attacked students from African countries, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, allegedly for offering namaz.

Slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's parents welcome baby boy

Chandigarh/IBNS: Sidhu Moose Wala's parents have been blessed with a son, nearly two years after the Punjabi singer was shot dead.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to end in Mumbai today with a message of unity

Mumbai/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will end in Mumbai on Sunday with his key allies joining him, two months after he began the 6,700-km foot march from Manipur.

Excise Policy Case: Delhi court sends BRS MLC K Kavitha to ED custody till March 23

New Delhi: A Delhi Special court Saturday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha to seven-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with the excise policy case.

AGTF Punjab arrests 3 operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldy Brar gangs

Chandigarh/UNI: In a breakthrough, AGTF Punjab has arrested three key operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Gangs and recovered two calibre pistols and 11 live cartridges from them.

Congress says 7-phase polls unnecessary, meant only to facilitate PM Modi to campaign all over India

New Delhi: The Congress and other Opposition parties have criticised the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, from April 19 to June 1, announced by the Election Commission of India on Saturday, saying that it is likely to help the BJP.

40 injured in Haryana automotive spares factory explosion

Rewari (Haryana): More than 40 workers were rushed to hospitals due to burn injuries after an explosion at an automotive spare parts factory in Haryana on Saturday, media reports said.

Navneet Kumar Sehgal appointed as new Prasar Bharati chairman

New Delhi: Retired IAS officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal has assumed the role of the new Prasar Bharati chairman, which had been vacant for four years.

Voter numbers go up to 96.88 crore in 2024; over 2.18 lakh voters of above 100 years of age

New Delhi: The total number of registered voters in the country has increased to 96.88 crores as of January 1, 2024, compared to 89.6 crores at the time of the last general elections held in 2019 and the voter club of above 100 years of age is 2,18,442.