India

Two arrested for demanding ransom after exchange of fire with police

04 Dec 2023 08:58 AM IST

Two suspects were arrested after a brief exchange of gunfire with the police in the Yamuna Khadar area near Metro Yard on Sunday morning, according to the police. During the exchange of fire, one of the suspects sustained bullet injuries and was subsequently arrested, along with his accomplice, a minor,

MCD to rent out its Karkardooma office building complex

04 Dec 2023 08:58 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will lease out its newly built office complex in Karkardooma to government departments and agencies, PSUs, and others for 30 years to be used as office spaces, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. The state-of-the-art office complex, located in the Karkardooma Institutional Area,

Noida Police directs wedding venues to improve security

04 Dec 2023 08:58 AM IST

Marriage lawns and banquet halls in Noida have been asked to keep the volume of music during weddings within permissible limits, police officials said on Sunday. They have also been asked to step up the security on their premises and make sure that CCTV cameras are functional, the officials said.

I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders to meet in Delhi for LS poll planning

04 Dec 2023 08:57 AM IST

Leaders of the Opposition, I.N.D.I. A bloc will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge›s residence in Delhi on December 6 to chalk out a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Sunday. During the meeting, which will be held in the evening, the leaders are likely to

Delhi Airport considers levying higher charges for grounded aircraft

04 Dec 2023 08:57 AM IST

Delhi airport operator DIAL plans to levy higher charges from airlines for grounded aircraft as they occupy available parking space and impact overall operational efficiency, amid rising instances of grounding of planes due to technical and other issues. “We are planning that in the next traffic calculation, we are going

The ‘Pilot Factor’: Did it undermine Congress in Rajasthan?

04 Dec 2023 08:53 AM IST

In a surprising turn of events in the recent Rajasthan elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a comfortable victory, leaving the Congress party reeling from internal conflicts and community discontent. The Sachin Pilot factor, a prominent Gujjar leader, emerged as a crucial element that may have significantly contributed

BJP’s MP-led gamble: Mixed fortunes in Assembly polls

04 Dec 2023 08:51 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded several Members of Parliament and Union ministers in the recently concluded four assembly polls. Most of these lawmakers have been fielded on relatively difficult assembly seats, where the party had lost in the last elections. Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2023 BJP MP Narendra

2023 Polls: Women voters transform electoral landscape

04 Dec 2023 08:48 AM IST

The recent elections have highlighted the significant impact of women voters, especially in Madhya Pradesh, where 18.3 lakh women cast their ballots, a 2% increase from the previous elections. The BJP’s resurgence in the state can be attributed to the support of women ‘labharthees,’ particularly due to innovative welfare measures

Four-state poll results ring warning for Karnataka Congress: Bommai

04 Dec 2023 08:46 AM IST

The Assembly poll results of the four states have been the indicator for the coming Lok Sabha polls and it has increased the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the same time, it was a warning bell for the Karnataka Congress, warned former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. He told

TPCC President dedicates Congress’s success to Telangana martyrs

04 Dec 2023 08:44 AM IST

TPCC president Revanth Reddy stated that the success achieved by the Congress party is dedicated to the martyrs of Telangana. He expressed that the people of Telangana have delivered an excellent verdict and extended his gratitude to them. Speaking to the media at Gandhi Bhavan on Sunday in the wake

BJP’s win in Rajasthan could lead to rise of another Yogi

04 Dec 2023 08:09 AM IST

The BJP’s likely victory in Rajasthan could lead to the rise of another ‘yogi’. Spiritual leader and Alwar MP Baba Balaknath, who is popularly referred to as the yogi of Rajasthan, is apparently a BJP contender for the Chief Minister post. Balaknath is leading from the Tijara constituency against the

19 bills, 2 financial items to be taken up in Parliament

04 Dec 2023 08:06 AM IST

A total of 21 bills including two financial bills are likely to be taken up during the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament. “We are bringing in 19 Bills and two are financial items. There are a total of 21 items. The three bills are from the Home Ministry. There