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MEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Severe heatwave sweeps across India, prompting warnings and closures

India is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 45°C on Monday.

30 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After strong remarks on Kejriwal, SC hearing again today

The Supreme Court will continue hearing on Tuesday Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

29 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

CM not a ceremonial post: Delhi HC on Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that the chief minister is not a "ceremonial post."

29 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Shah's helicopter has 'narrow escape', government denies report

A video depicting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter departing from Bihar's Begusarai was initially reported as having a "narrow escape" on Monday.

29 Apr 2024

Calcutta High Court

SC stays CBI probe in Bengal school jobs scam

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a decision by the Calcutta High Court dismissing over 25,000 teachers recruited illegally in West Bengal.

29 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Telangana CM summoned in Amit Shah's 'doctored video' case

The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four others on May 1 in the case linked to the "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

29 Apr 2024

Diabetes

Air pollution linked to type 2 diabetes: Report

A recent study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, has unveiled a significant correlation between air pollution and type 2 diabetes.

29 Apr 2024

H D Deve Gowda

Explained: Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal, son Revanna's 'sex scandal'

Amid the Lok Sabha elections, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Deve Gowda's grandson, Prajwal Revanna, and his son, HD Revanna are facing allegations of sexual harassment and stalking.

29 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

FIR filed over Amit Shah's doctored video on SC/ST quotas

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in a complaint over a "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

28 Apr 2024

Haryana

Heartbroken over puppy's death, 12-year-old Haryana girl dies by suicide

A 12-year-old girl died by suicide in Haryana, allegedly overwhelmed by the pain of losing her pet dog.

28 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Modify campaign song: ECI tells AAP ahead of LS polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to revise its election campaign song, 'Jail ke jawab mein hum vote denge.'

28 Apr 2024

Maharashtra

Cabbie kills woman after she forces him to marry her 

A 28-year-old taxi driver from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a woman after she pushed him to marry her, police said.

28 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Deve Gowda's grandson flees India amid probe into 'obscene videos' 

Prajwal Revanna, a Janata Dal (Secular) party member and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, has reportedly fled India amid an ongoing probe into an "obscene videos" case.

28 Apr 2024

Manipur

Repolling ordered in Manipur's 6 polling stations 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ruled the polling at six stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency on April 26 as void.

27 Apr 2024

Delhi High Court

'140 students in classroom, no books': Advocate on Delhi schools 

Advocate Ashok Aggarwal has highlighted a stark contrast between the portrayal of Delhi schools in government advertisements and their actual conditions.

27 Apr 2024

Ajmer

Ajmer: Maulana beaten to death inside mosque

A 32-year-old maulana, Muhammed Maheer, was beaten to death by unknown assailants inside a mosque in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

27 Apr 2024

Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren denied interim bail to attend uncle's funeral

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was denied interim bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ranchi on Saturday in connection with a land scam.

27 Apr 2024

Andhra Pradesh

South India's reservoir levels dip to 10-year low

The southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are facing a dire situation as water in reservoirs dips to a 10-year low.

27 Apr 2024

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Students pass exam writing only religious slogans, cricketers' names 

As many as 18 first-year pharmacy students at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal (VBSP) University in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly passed their exams by writing "Jai Shri Ram" and the names of Indian cricketers on their answer sheets.

Arjuna Awardee paramilitary officer faces dismissal over sexual harassment charges 

Khajan Singh, a top Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, is facing potential dismissal due to sexual harassment allegations by multiple women.

27 Apr 2024

Manipur

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed in suspected militant attack

Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and two others injured when armed miscreants opened fire in the early hours of Saturday in Bishnupur district, Manipur.

IMD issues severe heatwave warning for several regions across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for several regions across the country, forecasting potentially record-breaking temperatures.

26 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha elections: Everything that happened in 2nd phase 

A total of 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and on Union territory voted on Friday.

26 Apr 2024

Tejasvi Surya

BJP's Tejasvi Surya booked for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'

Bengaluru South sitting MP and the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the same seat Tejasvi Surya was booked by the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka for posting a video on X in which he "solicited votes on the ground of religion."

26 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

In a first, Bru migrants exercise franchise as Tripura voters

In a first since their displacement from Mizoram in 1997, approximately 37,000 Bru migrants—now permanent residents of Tripura—participated in the Lok Sabha elections as registered voters of Tripura.

26 Apr 2024

Hyderabad

Telangana: 7 students commit suicide after failing Intermediate exams

Seven students from Telangana, aged 16 and 17, allegedly died by suicide within two days following the announcement of the results of the Telangana Board of Intermediate Examinations (TSBIE).

SC seeks ECI's response on what happens if NOTA wins

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking clarification on the procedure when "None Of The Above" (NOTA) receives the majority of votes in a constituency.

Man impersonating Singapore Airlines pilot detained at Delhi airport 

A 24-year-old man was detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday for impersonating a pilot on duty.

26 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Foreign-made guns found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali: Report

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recovered foreign-made weapons and ammunition during raids in several locations in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, per NDTV.

26 Apr 2024

Vijay Mallya

Why India is discussing Mallya's extradition with France

The Indian government is reportedly seeking the extradition of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from France, The Indian Express reported.

26 Apr 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 2 terrorists neutralized in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists have been neutralized in an ongoing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, according to official reports.

Services row: SC to consider listing plea of Delhi government 

The Supreme Court on Friday told the Delhi government that it will consider listing its appeal challenging the Centre's law establishing pre-eminence of the lieutenant governor over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the capital.

Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking 100% verification of VVPAT slips 

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all petitions seeking 100% verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines using the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.

Why this Bengal constituency has 2 EVMs at every booth

The polling booths in West Bengal's Raiganj constituency—where voting is underway—have two Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) each.

26 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Phase 2 polling: Heatwave conditions to prevail in some states

The polling for the second phase of 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 89 constituencies in 13 states and one Union territory.

25 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Polling kicks off for second phase of Lok Sabha elections 

Polling for second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections kicked off on Friday.

25 Apr 2024

Manipur

'Biased': India trashes US report on 'rights abuse' in Manipur 

India on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States State Department's report which said that there were "significant human rights abuses" in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state.

25 Apr 2024

Mumbai

Mumbai: 2 'missing' children found dead inside car

Two children from Mumbai were found lifeless inside a locked car at Antop Hill, a neighborhood located east of the Harbour railway line.

25 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Kejriwal arrested because of own conduct…': ED tells SC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has defended its decision to detain Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court.