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In a handwritten letter to PV Narasimha Rao, late Ratan Tata expressed his respect for Mr Rao’s “outstanding achievement” in heralding much-needed economic reforms in India. In a heartfelt tribute to the late industrialist Ratan Tata, RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka shared a picture of a handwritten note, penned by Ratan Tata in 1996, addressed to former…

The Bagdogra-Bengaluru Akasa Air flight received a bomb threat which was communicated to the pilot, the airline said in an official statement. This was the seventh such threat incident on Tuesday. In yet another bomb threat in a plane, an Akasa Air Bagdogra to Bengaluru flight (QP 1373) carrying 167 passengers received a bomb threat on Tuesday.…

Omar Abdullah will take oath as the first chief minister of sworn in as the first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress party is unlikely to be part of the Omar Abdullah-led cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir, but it will support the government, sources said. The development comes ahead of Omar…

Superstar Rajinikanth’s house in Chennai’s Poes Garden, which is a landmark in the city, has been flooded after heavy rain. A severe rainstorm battered Chennai and surrounding districts on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding, traffic chaos, and disruption of essential services. The city’s infrastructure struggled to cope with the deluge, leaving residents stranded. The luxurious villa of superstar…

The two accused initially arrested in the Baba Siddique case watched YouTube videos to learn shooting and did “dry practice” at a Kurla house rented in the name of the third accused shooter, who is on the run. The investigation into the murder of the NCP leader has also revealed that all the accused used social media…

Two Singapore air force F-15SG jets scrambled and escorted Air India flight AXB684 away from populated areas after the airline received an email that there was a bomb on board its plane, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a Facebook post. Singapore’s air force mobilised two fighter jets late on Tuesday in response to a bomb…

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and withdrew its High Commissioner and five other diplomats from Ottawa. Canada, however, said the Indian diplomats were expelled. Amidst an unprecedented diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian Trade Minister has assured the country’s business community that they are committed to supporting the well-established commercial ties between the…

Following the order of the court, police had to withdraw BNS 163 and guardrails to allow common people in the Esplanade area. According to the High Court sources, Justice RK Kapoor has mentioned that implementation of BNS 163 is ‘not needed’ to stop ‘Droher Carnival’. In yet another setback for the state government and Kolkata Police, Calcutta…

Siddique (66) was shot outside the office of his son Zeeshan Siddique, near the Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar near Khetwadi in Bandra East. Film director, screenwriter and producer Ram Gopal Varma spoke about former minister Baba Siddique’s killing on Monday, after the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the sensational murder which has shaken Maharashtra’s political…

The visa allows Indians aged 18 to 30 to live, work, and study in Australia for up to 12 months. New Delhi: About 40,000 applications have been submitted in just two weeks for 1,000 spots under Australia’s new Working Holiday Maker visa program, Australian Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite said on Monday. The visa, which allows…

Taking to instagram, Uttar Pradesh Shiv Kumar Gautam posted a picture of himself donning a grey checkered shirt and blue denim jeans, posing with a TVS Raider motorcyle. “Yaar tera gangster hai jaani (your friend is a gangster)” Gautam had captioned his photo post on his Instagram account Just about 80 days ahead of allegedly assassinating Nationalist…

An email, which was sent by an unidentified person to the official ID of the GNLU registrar on Sunday evening, claimed a bomb had been placed in the campus of Gujarat National Law University. Ahmedabad: A bomb threat was sent to Gujarat National Law University on October 13 via email and police team reached the university as…

This would be the first time that legislators from the two warring communities of Meitei and Kuki will meet under the same roof. CM N Biren Singh, a Meitei, will not attend the meet, a BJP legislator said. Legislators from both Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur are likely to meet for peace talks — for the…

The resolution demanded that the Centre take steps to provide immediate financial aid and write off the bank loans of those affected by the landslides. The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday against the Central government’s delay in extending aid to the landslide-hit Wayanad. The substantive motion was presented by Parliamentary Affairs Minister M B…

Sunday was the first “poor” air day since the monsoon withdrew, marking the beginning of a transition to winter Residents of the Capital experienced “poor” air for the second day running on Monday as a shallow haze of pollution continued to hover the city, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to hold an emergency meeting,…

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the main goal of the protesters was to gain media attention and get admitted in the hospital. Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday sparked a row over his remark on doctors protesting against the RG Kar rape and murder case. The TMC lawmaker accused the doctors of lacking the resolve…

The Uttar Pradesh government has sent top officials, including the home secretary and ADGP (law and order) to Bahraich to bring the situation under control. A large crowd, some carrying sticks, walked with the funeral procession of a youth killed during a Durga procession in Bahraich. His family and others called for justice on a tense day…

Baba Siddique Murder: Shooters Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap were arrested the night of the crime. A third shooter, Shiv Kumar, managed to escape. Raj Kanojia, the man who suffered a bullet injury in the leg on the day Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, rues the fact that he will be out of…

Death threats to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Sidhu Moose Wala’s brutal murder, a gym owner shot dead in posh South Delhi, and now NCP leader Baba Siddique’s killing — all have one name in common: Lawrence Bishnoi, a man lodged in Gujarat’s Sabarmati Jail but operating an intricate network of gang members via mobile phones and VPN…

An enquiry committee set by India will travel to the US for investigation in the case related to “failed plot” to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. As per a readout from the US State department, the Enquiry Committee will be traveling to Washington, D.C. on October 15, as part of their ongoing investigations…

The video shows the elderly woman, dressed in a blue saree, seated near a window, reciting prayers along with other devotees. Suddenly, a man from outside the window extended his hand and grabbed the gold chain from around her neck. The thief managed to flee the scene with half of the chain, weighing approximately 30 grams. A…

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken responsibility for Baba Siddique’s murder. Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot under the cover of a Dussehra procession and fireworks. The 66-year-old was killed on Saturday evening, around 9.30 pm, as he left his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra East. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken responsibility…

Over 155,000 candidates have registered for about 91,000 opportunities on the internship portal since it was opened for applicants on Saturday evening, according to sources in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. A shortlist using artificial intelligence would be prepared to identify eligible candidates and match them to the suitable internship opportunity. The shortlist would be shared with…

A court ordered an ossification test of the accused on Sunday in which it was proved that he was not a minor, the official said. Mumbai: Mumbai Police investigating the murder case of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui conducted an ossification test of accused Dharmaraj Kashyap in which it was proved that he is…

A Bengaluru-based product designer has slammed Swiggy Instamart for adding free tomatoes to his order, calling it a “dark pattern” from the quick commerce site. A Bengaluru-based product designer has slammed Swiggy Instamart for adding free tomatoes to his order, calling it a “dark pattern” from the quick commerce platform. Chandra Ramanujan noted that customers do not…

Uttar Pradesh minister and BJP leader Sanjay Singh Gangwar on Sunday made an unusual claim saying that cancer can be cured by cleaning cowsheds and lying in them. He further went on and said that the dosage of blood pressure medicines can be cut in half by petting cows and serving them. The BJP lawmaker further urged…

Delhi’s air quality worsened to the ’poor’ category on Sunday, the day after Dussehra, with the Centre deciding to closely monitor the situation before taking anti-air pollution measures under Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad packed with firecrackers went up in flames at…

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), a body representing Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDAs) across India, on Sunday called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday in solidarity with medics’ ongoing protest in West Bengal, an official of the body said. The decision was taken after a meeting of FAIMA on Saturday.…

‘We do not have any enmity with anyone but whoever helps Salman Khan and the Dawood gang, keep your accounts in order,’ read the Facebook post in Hindi by ‘Shibu Lonkar’, believed to be the Bishnoi gang associate Shubham Rameshwar Lonkar. Mumbai: A day after veteran politician and former minister Baba Siddique was shot dead, the mystery…

With this, 1,289 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic Thailand marijuana worth Rs 13,000 crore have been seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat. New Delhi: In a joint operation, Delhi Police and Gujarat Police on Sunday seized 518 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 5,000 crore in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar.…

While the two shooters already arrested by the Mumbai police are Gurmail Singh from Haryana and an Uttar Pradesh native Dharmaraj Kashyap; another accused Shiv Kumar is on the run. While one of the two shooters, Gurmail Singh nabbed by the Mumbai police, in the sensational murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, has a Haryana connection, it…

A video from the Jaipur car fire showed how the car moved and sped as crowd gathered to witness the incident. It left bikers trying to dodge and escape the spot without coming into contact with the ablaze vehicle. The car was said to hit the divider only after which it halted. On Saturday, a car on…

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and several top political leaders took part in Dussehra celebrations on Saturday. Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/in-pics-president-murmu-pm-modi-sonia-gandhi-take-part-in-dussehra-celebration-2616023-2024-10-13/8

NASA’s JPL constantly scans the skies for potentially hazardous asteroids, tracking their paths to ensure Earth’s safety. This careful monitoring offers insights into these ancient objects, shedding light on the solar system’s history. An asteroid of the size of Golden Gate Bridge will brush past Earth today, NASA has warned. NASA JPL has classified 1998 ST27 as…

“If any evil person dares to touch our sisters, his hand will be chopped off with this very sword,” MLA Mithilesh Kumar said. BJP MLA Mithilesh Kumar distributed swords among girls during the Vijayadashami celebration in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district on Saturday. “If any evil person dares to touch our sisters, his hand will be chopped off with…

Minutes after NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday evening, News18 obtained the first image of the three individuals who allegedly opened fire at him. Siddique, 66, a former Congressman and Maharashtra minister, was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital but was declared dead. He had joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP earlier…

In a tragic incident, at least nine labourers were killed and one person was injured after a wall collapsed on them at a construction site in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Saturday, news agency PTI reported citing the police. Rescue efforts have been ongoing since the collapse, with emergency personnel working tirelessly to recover the bodies and locate…

A variety of brand new cars ranging from Hyundai, Tata, Maruti Suzuki and Mercedes Benz were presented to the employees as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication Chennai: Seeking to enhance employee productivity and motivate them to perform better, a structural steel design and detailing company, Team Detailing Solutions has gifted as many…

A day after Sharjah bound Air India Express flight suffered a mid-air hydraulic failure, which forced the pilot to circle the skies of Tiruchi for the fuel to dry up and make a safe emergency landing, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation commenced a probe into the scary incident. A day after Sharjah bound Air India Express…

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba died at a state-run hospital here due to health-related complications on Saturday, merely seven months after he was acquitted in a case of alleged links with Maoists after 10 years in prison. Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba died at a state-run hospital here due to post-operative complications on…

Jind Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar said Ajmer made a death threat on October 8, the day of vote counting in the state, in a WhatsApp group. A man has been arrested for allegedly giving a “death threat” to the Haryana chief minister in a WhatsApp group in Julana, police said on Saturday. The accused was identified…

The most recent data means almost a fifth of the sensitive technology that goes into Russia’s military-industrial complex got there via India, the officials said. India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fueling President Vladimir Putin’s…

The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) to warn that it would declare a nationwide ‘complete shutdown of medical services’ if ‘any harm befalls brave junior doctors’. Kolkata: Junior doctors in West Bengal continued their indefinite hunger strike for the sixth consecutive day, drawing support from several senior doctors across…

Langa was arrested on the morning of October 8 by the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) along with three others in Gujarat. Mahesh Langa, a journalist with The Hindu, has approached the Gujarat High Court challenging a magistrate’s decision to remand him to police custody for ten days, after his October 8 arrest in a case involving allegations of…

The two deceased Agniveers have been identified as Gohil Singh and Saifatat Sheet. Nashik: In a heartbreaking incident at the Nashik Artillery Centre, two Agniveers lost their lives following an explosion during a routine training session. The tragic accident occurred while the soldiers were engaged in a live-fire exercise. The deceased have been identified as Gohil Singh…

A 26-year-old man named Vimlesh Tripathi tragically lost his life in Amethi after he was attacked by unknown assailants while he was sleeping. The incident occurred early Friday morning in Sidhiavan village. The victim after being transferred to a trauma center in Lucknow, succumbed to his injuries. Police are actively investigating the matter to identify the culprits.…

Unknown miscreants allegedly vandalised a Goddess Durga idol and ransacked the mandap and puja materials in Hyderabad’s Nampally exhibition ground on Friday early hours amid Navratri celebrations across the nation. The organisers of the event informed the police after learning about the incident on Friday morning. A police team reached the spot and found that it was…

The incident unfolded when Nikith Shetty reportedly sent a private message through social media to Shahbaz Ansar, warning him to advise his wife to change her clothing style A business development professional has been dismissed from his position following his alleged threat to carry out an acid attack on a social media influencer due to her choice…

Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother, was appointed head of Tata Trusts. He has a background in various Tata companies and serves as chairman of multiple firms. Ratan Tata’s half-brother, Noel Tata, was appointed on Friday as the head of the powerful philanthropic arm of the Tata Group, giving him indirect influence over the $165 billion conglomerate. Who…

OBC chairman Ajay Yadav said the party should introspect over its failure in the Ahirwal region where it won just one seat out of 11 seats. Knives are out in the Congress after its debacle in the Haryana assembly elections. Former Haryana minister and party’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) chairman Ajay Yadav alleged there was poor coordination…

Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja and commemorates Lord Ram’s victory over demon king Ravan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on Vijayadashami. “I wish all of you achieve victory in every sphere of life with the blessings of Maa Durga and Prabhu Shri Ram,” he said on X. Vijayadashami marks the end of…

There was no substantive discussion between PM Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Vientiane, govt sources said, adding while India attaches importance to relations with Canada, these cannot be repaired till Ottawa takes verifiable action against Khalistan separatists. Trudeau had earlier said he had a brief exchange with Modi in which he emphasised there’s…

Wazirabad, Bhangrola, Nakhrola, Badshahpur village, Bhondsi, Bhorakalan, and Garhi reported the highest number of cases At least 104 dengue cases have been reported in Gurugram so far this year of which 10 cases required hospitalisation, officials said on Friday. Areas such as Wazirabad, Bhangrola, Nakhrola, Badshahpur village, Bhondsi, Bhorakalan, and Garhi reported the highest number of cases,…

The flight, which took off from Trichy at 5:40 PM, faced hydraulic issues shortly after takeoff, causing the plane’s landing gear to malfunction and preventing the wheels from retracting. A technical malfunction onboard an Air India flight from Trichy to Sharjah left 141 passengers in a state of concern on Friday evening. The flight, which took off…

Donald Trump said the biggest charger of all is India. Vowing to introduce a reciprocal tax if elected to power, former US president Donald Trump on Thursday alleged that India, among all major countries, imposes the highest tariffs on foreign products. “Perhaps the most important element of my plan to make America extraordinarily wealthy again is reciprocity.…

The BJP retaliated against the AAP, saying that Atishi is making a ‘futile attempt to play the victim card’ Officials of the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) on Thursday inventoried items at 6, Flag Staff Road – a bungalow that is the latest flashpoint of the imbroglio between the Aam Aadmi Party government on one side and…

Delhi drug haul: The drugs were kept in open packs of namkeen. Days after recovering 560 kg of cocaine, the Delhi police on Thursday found a drugs consignment of 200 kilograms at a closed shop in the Ramesh Nagar area of the national capital. The drugs were kept in open packs of namkeen. The drugs are valued…

RG Kar rape and murder: One of the junior doctors on hunger strike at the Esplanade area was hospitalised on Thursday night after his health deteriorated. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written a letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the ongoing hunger strike of junior doctors in the wake of the RG Kar Medical…

Police said Sharma, who is a native of Rajasthan but settled in Chennai, is accused of touching the woman passenger in an inappropriate manner while travelling from Delhi to Chennai on Wednesday. Chennai: A 43-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman passenger on board a Delhi-Chennai flight operated by IndiGo, police said here on…

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata’s family members were present for his funeral service and final rites on Thursday, amid a sea of mourners who paid their last respects to the national icon. Ratan Tata’s ailing younger brother, Jimmy Naval Tata, arrived to pay his last respects while stepmother Simone Tata also came for…

On 9 August, the Indian city of Kolkata was shaken when a trainee doctor was found raped and murdered at one of its oldest hospitals. Though an arrest was swiftly made, accusations of a cover-up and evidence-tampering quickly surfaced, fuelling public outrage. Since then, daily protests, human chains and candlelight vigils have filled Kolkata’s streets. Now, the…

All three patients tested positive at private healthcare facilities, and reports from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, on October 8 confirmed the presence of the virus infection After a significant decline in fresh Zika virus cases in September, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has confirmed three fresh cases in the city. All three patients…

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday cleared the mega indigenous project to build two nuclear-powered attack submarines as well as the deal to acquire 31 weaponised MQ-9B Predator drones from the US, collectively worth around Rs 68,000 crore, as part of the long-term plan to counter China’s aggressive and expansionist tactics in the region, sources told TOI.…

Since September 9, more than a thousand workers have been on protest. Now, questions are being raised over the state government’s handling of the crisis As the labour strike at Samsung’s plant on the outskirts of Chennai enters its second month, threatening Tamil Nadu’s business-friendly reputation and exposing cracks in the ruling DMK’s political alliance, there appears…

Indicating the start of a new face-off between the AAP and Centre, the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office claimed Lt Governor Vinai Saxena “forcibly removed Atishi’s belongings from the official home “at the behest of the BJP”. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been evicted from her official residence two days after she moved there, the Aam Aadmi Party…

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out. The ongoing stir by doctors in West Bengal intensified on Wednesday with more senior doctors in various government-run medical institutions tendering mass resignation in support of the junior doctors’ protest in Kolkata seeking justice in the grisly…

Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police Sudhir Joshi said the seizure was made on the Chittorgarh-Neemuch highway police personnel were checking vehicles. Jaipur: A young man was arrested in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district on Wednesday after nearly 3.5 kilograms of MDMA estimated to be worth around Rs 7 crore was seized from his car, police said. Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police…

Wangchuk and others have been on a foot march from Leh to Delhi to demand sixth Schedule for Ladakh, which was carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir as a Union Territory in 2019. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Delhi Police to a plea seeking permission for Ladakh…

Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, is renowned not only for his exceptional business acumen but also for his philanthropic efforts. Often described as “a man with zero haters,” he has successfully led the conglomerate for decades, positioning it as a key Indian brand on the global stage. New Delhi: Ratan Tata, the Chairman…

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Tributes poured in from various leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Anand Mahindra, who recognized Tata’s dedication to excellence and innovation. Among his legacies is the ongoing Rs 165 crore Small Animal Hospital (SAHM) project in Mahalaxmi, covering over 98,000 square…

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh paid his tribute to iconic industrialist Ratan Tata, who died on Wednesday. Diljit was performing in Germany when he learned about Ratan Tata’s death. In a video surfaced online from the concert, Diljit stopped the concert to honour Ratan Tata’s legacy and shared the valuable lessons he learnt from the Indian icon. Diljit…

Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for people to pay their respects. Maharashtra Government has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister’s Office said.Tata, who…

The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection. The endangered black-necked cranes have been sighted high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters altitude. These migratory birds that breed in the Himalayas…

The NC-Congress-Left alliance won 49 of J&K’s 90 elected Assembly seats, with the BJP claiming 29 and the PDP of Mehbooba Mufti managing only three seats, 25 fewer than it did a decade ago under her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. Jammu and Kashmir will not benefit from an “antagonistic relationship” with the BJP-led central government, National Conference…

While the sitting MLA of Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) Amarjit Dhanda posed a threat to her, another rival party INLD, had fielded Surinder Lather, who has a large number of Jats of Lather gotra in the constituency. Star wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat won her debut electoral battle from Julana seat with a narrow margin of…

Reacting to the ‘mass resignation’, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said, “The government is very responsible and tolerant. The doctors are engaging in a politics of blackmail and harassing patients. The government will do what it has to do.” Around 50 senior doctors and faculty members of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata resigned on Tuesday…

As per reports, around 2 a.m., following the storm, many attendees began to leave the event, but the organisers and the singer encouraged them to stay, assuring them that the situation was under control. In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives and at least 15 others were injured after a pole supporting a pandal collapsed…

As many as 11 seats in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 saw victory margins as wide as 20,000 votes and eight of these seats were bagged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which stood second in the terms of the overall J&K election result. Following the counting of votes on Tuesday, the National Conference won 42…

Three personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who took part in the anniversary parade fainted on the ground at IAF station Tambaram here on Tuesday, apparently due to exhaustion, a senior official said. They were part of the contingent that had gathered on the parade ground for a march past, as part of the IAF’s 92nd…

The peaceful conclusion of the participative electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir is a triumph of the democratic spirit and a testament to the resilience of the people of the Union Territory, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday. The will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been conveyed as the historic legislative Assembly…

The Haryana assembly election results are unexpected and the Congress cannot accept them, the party said in a press conference on Tuesday, hours after the BJP snatched victory from the Grand Old Party despite initial trends indicating a comfortable win for the latter. Addressing a press conference, senior party leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera blamed EVMs…

Two jawans of the Territorial Army were abducted in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI quoted sources as saying. According to the report, the two jawans were abducted in the forest area of Anantnag. However, one of the jawans later managed to come back. A search operation was launched in the area to search for the missing…

Senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi affirmed that Siddaramaiah will remain Chief Minister of Karnataka, dismissing speculations. Senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Tuesday said Siddaramaiah will remain as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and the Congress high command has not discussed with him and other party leaders about the possibility of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar replacing him at…

The Uttarakhand UCC web portal will be integrated into other government websites to enable it to pick up data on marriages, deaths, birth and divorces. New Delhi: Based on the law passed by the state assembly, Uttarakhand will soon have a single-window digital web portal for the registration of marriages, live-in relationships, wills and succession instruments. The…

The CBI has filed a chargesheet in the RG Kar Medical sexual assault and murder case, naming Sanjay Roy as the main accused. Forensic evidence, witness statements, and CCTV footage form the backbone of the charges, with further investigation ongoing. Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the first chargesheet in the horrific case of…

India will provide over ₹6,300 crore to the Maldives amid a foreign exchange crisis, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and launch a trade agreement. New Delhi India on Monday agreed to provide financial support of more than ₹6,300 crore to the Maldives to tide over a foreign exchange crisis as the two sides discussed a potential trade…

Five died and nearly 100 were hospitalized at an IAF air show in Chennai as extreme heat and poor planning led to chaos and dehydration. A million-and-a-half people packed into a beach under the unfettered sun in the suffocating October heat for several hours with no access to drinking water – a perfect storm of unseemly weather…

The fresh cases of dengue and malaria have brought up the year’s count to 779 and 425 cases of dengue and malaria respectively since January 1, 2024. The capital city reported 61 new active dengue cases and 4 new malaria cases in the past 24 hours, in the capital city in the last 24 hours, according to…

Both states have 90 seats each, making 46 the majority mark. But in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor’s power to nominate five more members to the assembly has raised concern New Delhi: Early rounds of counting of votes in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir point to good news for the Congress and its ally National Conference in…

Protesting junior doctors from Bengal will be joined by colleagues from Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences, who said they will hold a candlelight protest at the city’s JLN Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Junior doctors protesting August’s rape and murder at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital are on a fast-unto-death, setting up another potential face-off with Bengal…

With the inauguration of the phase one of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro-3, all eyes are now on the second phase which will connect the suburbs to South Mumbai. The first phase of the aqua line, from Aarey Colony to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), was thrown open to public on Monday. According to reports, phase two – BKC to Cuffe…

Regarding candidates, the party has sought suggestions from three levels of workers — Mandal level, booth level and MPs. The list of three was then drawn up, taking into account the results of an internal survey. The BJP is ready with a list of three candidates for each assembly constituency in Jharkhand, where elections are due by…

Gujarat CM said that 23 years ago, PM Modi took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and initiated a new era of development in Gujarat as well as in India. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with other cabinet ministers on Monday (October 7) took the ‘Bharat Vikas Pledge’ in Gandhinagar to mark 23 years of…

Exit polls have predicted that the National Conference-Congress alliance has an edge in Jammu and Kashmir. Ahead of the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir, J-K BJP chief and candidate from Nowshera Assembly, Ravinder Raina on Tuesday exuded confidence in BJP’s victory in the Union Territory and said that the party will win 30-35 seats. The…