India

Supreme Court to Hear Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren’s Pleas Against ED Arrests

29 Apr 2024 10:52 AM IST

The Supreme Court is set to hear the petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging their arrests by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Both cases are scheduled to be heard on Monday before the bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta,

NIT student found hanging in room, students demand Director’s resignation

29 Apr 2024 10:32 AM IST

A significant number of students at the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, took to the campus in protest, calling for the resignation of the institute’s director following the tragic death of a second-year mechanical engineering student, Arpan Ghosh. Ghosh was discovered hanging in his hostel room on Sunday afternoon, sparking

Speaking on ‘inheritance tax’ and Rahul Gandhi’s ‘X-ray’ comments, PM Modi slams Congress’ ideology

29 Apr 2024 10:32 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has no plans to adopt or even examine the “inheritance tax,” according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made this claim amid the heated 2024 Lok Sabha debate. In an interview with News18, PM Modi attacked the Congress manifesto, calling it the “stamp of the

9 killed, 23 injured after collision between goods vehicle and truck in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara

29 Apr 2024 08:41 AM IST

9 individuals, comprising five women and three children, lost their lives, while 23 others sustained injuries following a collision between a goods vehicle and a truck in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night as the victims were returning from a family function in the goods vehicle.

Gandhi family’s dilemma persists over Rae Bareli and Amethi

29 Apr 2024 03:24 AM IST

The Gandhi family faces a persistent dilemma regarding the Rae Bareli and Amethi seats. While it’s confirmed that Rahul Gandhi will contest the elections, uncertainty looms over Priyanka Gandhi’s candidacy. The question arises whether Priyanka should also enter the electoral fray. Two viewpoints have emerged: one suggests that both should

Congress revives Mandal Commission, promises to increase reservation limit to 50%

29 Apr 2024 03:19 AM IST

In the midst of elections, the genie of reservation has once again emerged from the bottle. The Congress is leaving no stone unturned in cornering the government on the issue of reservation. But the question remains whether the Congress wants to revive the Mandal Commission to advance the politics of

Dalit votes key to Punjab’s electoral dynamics during Lok Sabha polls

29 Apr 2024 03:14 AM IST

In Punjab, out of 117 seats, 34 are reserved. Of these, 69 seats come from the Malwa region, with 19 reserved for Scheduled Castes. The Majha region has a total of 25 seats, with 7 reserved for Scheduled Castes. Out of the 23 seats in the Doaba region, 8 are

SAD to contest in Gurdaspur independently

29 Apr 2024 03:08 AM IST

In a significant shift from its longstanding alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is gearing up to contest the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat independently, marking the first time since 1996 that the party will field a candidate under its symbol ‘takdi’ or scales. This

PM Modi’s ‘guarantee’ in Karnataka: “Na thakunga, Na rukunga, Na jhukunga”

28 Apr 2024 23:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his unwavering dedication to the nation, emphasizing that his commitment spans a decade of service. Quoting Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poignant lines, he vowed to persist without faltering or yielding. Speaking at a public gathering in Davanagere, Karnataka, he expressed that the upcoming elections mark a

Entire nation worried about law and order in Karnataka: PM Modi

28 Apr 2024 19:54 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the Siddaramaiah-led congress government over the Hubbali murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the entire nation is worried about the law & order situation in Karnataka. Further adding that the Congress government is hell-bent on destroying the state. Addressing the Uttara Kannada rally

CM Yadav: Senior Citizens Over 70 to Receive Ayushman Bharat Scheme Benefits

28 Apr 2024 19:50 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav affirmed on Sunday that all elderly individuals aged 70 and above would receive benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh through the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Emphasizing inclusivity, he stated, “Irrespective of caste, creed, or socio-economic background, citizens aged 70 and above will be eligible

26/11 Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam becomes BJP Candidate

28 Apr 2024 16:47 PM IST

Former 26/11 special public prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam will be standing as the candidate from the Mumbai North Central seat for BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha Election. Dropping two-term incumbent sitting MP Poonam Mahajan. #LokSabhaElections2024 | BJP fields Special Public Prosecutor during 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack case, Ujjwal Nikam as