India

Suspense continues over Congress pick in Amethi, Rae Bareli

03 May 2024 01:16 AM IST

With just one day left for filing nominations for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress maintained the suspense on the party’s candidate in Amethi and Rae Bareli. However, sources said Rahul Gandhi is all set to contest from Amethi. Party’s old guard and Sonia Gandhi loyalist

Govt plea to modify 2G verdict dismissed

03 May 2024 01:12 AM IST

The Supreme Court Registry on Thursday declined to accept the Centre’s plea for modifying its 2012 verdict in the 2G spectrum case, according to sources. The 2012 ruling had stipulated that the State must utilize the auction route when transferring or disposing of the nation’s natural resources. Sources indicated to

No direction on deepfakes to ECI in midst of polls: HC

03 May 2024 01:09 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed a lawyers’ organisation to give a representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding its plea concerning the use of deepfake technologies in the political campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The court also urged the ECI to promptly decide on

Prajwal Revanna Sex Tape Controversy: 9 Points To Remember

03 May 2024 00:07 AM IST

The controversy surrounding HD Deve Gowda’s grandson Prajwal Revanna and a sex tape took a fresh turn when Prajwal’s ex-driver, Karthik, released a video statement. Previously, the JD(S) accused Karthik of leaking the videos to the Congress, but Karthik clarified that he only provided the footage and images to BJP

“Safety is primary focus for all our vaccines”: Covaxin-Developer Bharat Biotech Amid Reports on AstraZeneca Vaccine

02 May 2024 20:14 PM IST

Amidst concerns about potential rare side effects linked to the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, Bharat Biotech, the creator of Covaxin, emphasized in a statement their unwavering dedication to prioritizing safety above all else in the development of their vaccine. They underscored that Covaxin was the exclusive COVID-19 vaccine in India’s government

UP: Noida Police Arrests Man for Posting Yogi Adityanath’s Deep Fake Video

02 May 2024 20:04 PM IST

The Noida Police have apprehended an individual who stands accused of disseminating a deep fake video featuring Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The video, generated using Artificial Intelligence, surfaced online through an account referred to as ‘X,’ attributed to ‘Shyam Gupta RPSU.’ Authorities from the Cyber Crime Police Station

HC Denies Bail To Former WB Education Minister Partha Chatterjee

02 May 2024 19:51 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court has rejected the bail plea of former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, who is embroiled in the cash-for-jobs recruitment scandal involving the illegal appointment of Assistant Teachers under the West Bengal Board of Primary Education. The decision came from a single bench of the High Court, which

Bengaluru entrepreneur details ‘financial fraud Scheme’, Urges vigilance

02 May 2024 19:34 PM IST

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Aditi Chopra recently took to social media platform X to share her harrowing experience with a sophisticated financial fraud scheme. In a detailed post, she recounted how she narrowly escaped falling victim to a scam that targeted her through a clever phone call tactic. Chopra narrated that during

Shaksgam Valley is part of India: MEA Asserts Amidst Chinese Activities Near Siachen Glacier

02 May 2024 19:32 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, recently addressed Chinese activities near the Siachen Glacier, underscoring India’s firm position on the matter. Jaiswal reiterated India’s assertion that Shaksgam Valley is an integral part of Indian territory and highlighted India’s protests against China’s attempts to manipulate facts in the region.

Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: Impact on BJP-JD(S) in Karnataka’s 2024 Elections

02 May 2024 19:25 PM IST

Fourteen parliamentary seats from Karnataka are part of the 94 constituencies set for polling in the third phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, scheduled for May 7. Karnataka contributes 28 members to the Lok Sabha, with half of its seats already voted upon in the second phase on April

Sex Tape Scandal: Prajwal Revanna Files For Anticipatory Bail in Karnataka

02 May 2024 19:14 PM IST

The controversy surrounding allegations of ‘sex videos’ involving Prajwal Revanna, a sitting MP of Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) and the NDA candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat, has escalated further. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has now received a case file from the local police station, intensifying speculations about

India’s Economic Surge: 6.6% Growth Driven by Public Sector Demand, Says OECD

02 May 2024 18:37 PM IST

According to the latest report from the OECD, India’s economy is expected to grow by 7.8% in the recently ended fiscal year 2023–24, followed by a growth rate of around 6.6% in the next two fiscal years. However, there are some challenges due to changes happening globally that might slow