Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scalding attack on the Opposition, saying the INDIA bloc can perform “mujra” (dance) before their vote bank if they want, but he will not let them snatch away the reservation benefits accorded to the SC/ST/OBC communities by the Constitution of India. Addressing an election rally in Bihar’s Patliputra, PM … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi were among those who exercised their voting rights on Saturday, as voting in the penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections began in six states and two Union Territories. 25.76 percent of voters cast ballots till 11 a.m., with … Read more
Delhi, May 25, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone for Delhi and its residents as the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commence. The bustling capital city, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, is all set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation. From early morning, polling stations across … Read more
In the murder case of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, Kolkata Police’s forensic team on Thursday collected samples from a car found at the crime scene. Anar, a ruling Awami League party member, had recently won his third consecutive term in the Jhenaidah border district. The MP, 56, was discovered dead in Kolkata, West Bengal, … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue any directives to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a plea demanding the immediate disclosure of authenticated voter turnout records, emphasizing the necessity of a “hands-off approach” given that the Lok Sabha elections are currently underway. A vacation bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra … Read more
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched full-time ME, MTech, and PhD programmes, under the Quality Improvement Program (QIP). Interested candidates can apply for the programmes at the official website — aicte-india.org. Admission process AICTE is currently inviting applications under “AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme” from the faculty members of AICTE approved institutions. Based on the applications … Read more
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified approximately 6.80 lakh mobile connections suspected to have been obtained using invalid, non-existent, or fake/forged Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) KYC documents. Here is the Key Highlights: The DoT has asked for the re-verification to ensure the integrity of mobile connections and the security of … Read more
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday stated that even if someone wanted her Rajya Sabha seat she would have willingly given it and firmly asserted that “ab chaahe duniya ki koi bhi shakti lag jaye main resign nahi karungi” (even if any power puts pressure on me to resign I won’t … Read more
The BJP will win 305 (+/- 10) seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, American political scientist and global political risk consultant Ian Bremmer told NDTV. Mr Bremmer, the founder of the Eurasia Group, a risk and research consulting firm, also said the Indian general election, from a global political perspective, is “the only thing … Read more
The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a red alert in five districts of Kerala predicting extremely heavy rainfall. The red alert was sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad continue to be on orange alert, while Kannur and Kasaragod remain on yellow alert, the IMD said. … Read more
A new white marble structure in Agra that took 104 years to build is daily drawing hordes of spiritually inclined tourists. The visitors often draw comparisons between the iconic Taj Mahal and the newly built mausoleum of the founder of the Radhasoami sect in Soami Bagh, located about 12 km away from the Taj Mahal. … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan has called upon the three services to create a Joint Culture as they move towards forming Joint Operational Structures. Speaking on ‘Jointmanship : The Way Ahead’ as part of 22nd Major General Samir Sinha Memorial Lecture organised at USI of India in New Delhi, the CDS termed developing … Read more
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised strong action against the teen who crashed his high-end car into a motorbike, killing two people on the spot. Mr Fadnavis condemned the “lenient” punishment given to the boy by the Juvenile Justice Board – a 300-word essay on accidents, working with the traffic police for 15 … Read more
The electoral panel has stopped High Court judge-turned-politician Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours due to misogynistic statements directed at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Election Commission of India (EC) has stated that candidates contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections should avoid from making remarks that constitute an assault on anyone’s personal … Read more
A Delhi court framed charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women in cases filed by women wrestlers. Singh told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Priyanka Rajpoot that he was not guilty and wanted a trial. Singh said, “Why will I plead … Read more