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.
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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.
Information about candidates with criminal antecedents should be made public thrice during campaign: ECI
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India today said that candidates with criminal antecedents are required to publish information in this regard in newspapers and through television channels on three occasions during the campaign period.
Supreme Court registry returns seal covered electoral bonds data to Election Commission
New Delhi: The Supreme Court registry returned the electoral bonds data provided by the Election Commission on Saturday, in compliance with the directive of a five-member Constitution bench, media reports said.
Lok Sabha 2024: Election Commission announces poll dates; check out state-wise details
New Delhi: The Chief Election Commissioner on Saturday announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The electoral process will span seven phases, starting on April 19 and covering all states and union territories.
Colombo hosts first meeting of India-Sri Lanka JWG on Renewable Energy
The first meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Renewable Energy constituted under the MoU on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy signed between the Governments of India and Sri Lanka in July 2023 during the visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India, was held on March 11, 2024 in Colombo, officials said on Saturday.
Special polling stations near camps for displaced electors in Manipur, says ECI
In view of the recent conflicts in the North Eastern state Manipur and the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said it has reviewed the ground situation and has made arrangements to ensure all registered electors are able to cast their votes.
AGTF Punjab arrests 3 operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar gangs
In a major breakthrough, AGTF Punjab has arrested three key operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Gangs and recovered two caliber pistols and 11 live cartridges from them.
Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases, from April 19, counting of votes to take place on June 4
India will vote in seven phases from April 19 to elect a new Lok Sabha, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.
Unidentified persons kill youth in Gonda
A 30-year-old youth was killed by unidentified persons in the Nawabganj area of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Saturday.
U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts 'Special Saturday' visa interviews for more than 250 visitor applicants
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on Saturday opened its doors to interview over 250 visitor visa applicants.
Singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP, highlights party's 'deep connection with Sanatan Dharma'
New Delhi/IBNS: Popular singer Anuradha Paudwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Indian Navy foils Somali pirates attempt to use hijacked vessel for piracy activities
The Indian Navy foiled an attempt to use a hijacked vessel for piracy activities on high seas by Somali pirates.
Indian government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for another 5 yrs
The government on Saturday extended the ban on 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' for a further period of five years.