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South India's reservoir levels dip to 10-year low
26 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)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 ElectionsLok 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 SuryaBJP'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 ElectionsIn 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
HyderabadTelangana: 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).
26 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC 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.
26 Apr 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)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 BanerjeeForeign-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 MallyaWhy 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 KashmirJ&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.
26 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaServices 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.
26 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme 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.
26 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)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 ElectionsPhase 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 ElectionsPolling 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
MumbaiMumbai: 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.
25 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiECI takes cognizance of 'MCC violations' by Modi, Rahul
The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that it has taken cognizance of the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
25 Apr 2024
Arunachal PradeshHighway along China border washed away after landslide in Arunachal
A significant landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has severely damaged a crucial highway in Arunachal Pradesh.
25 Apr 2024
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi judge claims 'receiving death threats from international numbers': Report
Additional Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar has raised concerns over receiving "malicious calls and death threats from international numbers," according to a letter he wrote to Bareily Senior Superintendent of Police Sushil Chandrabhan Ghule.
25 Apr 2024
Hindustan Unilever LimitedAmid regulatory changes, HUL withdraws 'health' label from Horlicks
In response to recent regulatory changes in the health drinks category, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has rebranded its "health food drinks" category as "functional nutritional drinks" (FND).
25 Apr 2024
Gautam Buddh NagarNoida: Schools, colleges to remain closed on Election Day
The Gautam Buddh Nagar district, encompassing Noida and Greater Noida, is preparing for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled this Friday.
24 Apr 2024
Biju Janata DalConspiracy against PM is equivalent to treason: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that any conspiracy against the prime minister is equivalent to treason.
24 Apr 2024
Jantar MantarDelhi: Tamil Nadu farmers climb towers, protest with 'human skulls'
Around 200 farmers from Tamil Nadu have gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to express their concerns over stagnant crop prices and the need for river interlinking.
24 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaElectoral Bonds a scam, needs probe: Plea before Supreme Court
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, demanding the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged quid pro quo arrangements between businesses and political parties through electoral bonds donations.
24 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaVVPAT case: Supreme Court says 'we can't control elections'
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that it cannot control elections and cannot dictate the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
24 Apr 2024
Directorate General of Civil AviationParents won't be charged extra to sit with kids: DGCA
In a major relief for families traveling together, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented a new policy regarding seating arrangements for children on flights.
24 Apr 2024
Airports Authority of IndiaWhat is ISHAN, India's push for 'one nation, one airspace'
India has begun the process of consolidating its four airspace zones into a single entity in order to refine and strengthen air traffic management (ATM).
24 Apr 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: AI-based groundwater monitoring system to tackle water crisis
The city of Bengaluru—which is grappling a severe water crisis—has announced that it will harness Artificial intelligence (AI) to check the scarcity.
24 Apr 2024
BandiporaJ&K: Army personnel injured in clash with terrorists in Bandipora
Two Indian Army personnel were wounded during a clash with terrorists in Bandipora, a district in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday.
24 Apr 2024
Hemant SorenSoren moves SC over HC's 'delay' on petition against arrest
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, alleging a delay by the state high court in ruling on his petition.
24 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.
24 Apr 2024
AsiaAsia experienced highest impact of natural disasters in 2023: Report
Asia experienced the highest impact of natural disasters in 2023, with a total of 79 extreme weather events affecting over nine million people and causing more than 2,000 deaths, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
24 Apr 2024
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)ASI requests 8 more weeks to complete Bhojshala survey
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested an additional eight weeks to complete a court-ordered scientific study of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
24 Apr 2024
ManipurManipur: 3 blasts damage bridge ahead of Phase 2 polling
A bridge in Kangpokpi district of Manipur was damaged by three medium-intensity explosions late on Tuesday night.
24 Apr 2024
Baba RamdevPatanjali ads case: Ramdev, Balkrishna issue fresh apology
Patanjali Ayurved Co-founder and Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and the firm's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna have issued an apology in Wednesday's newspapers for their non-compliance with the Supreme Court directives in the misleading advertisements case.
23 Apr 2024
DelhiDelhi rains, strong winds provide welcome relief from sweltering heat
Light rain and gusty winds brought with themselves short reprieve for the residents of Delhi on Tuesday.
23 Apr 2024
Calcutta High Court'Postpone' polls in affected seats: Calcutta HC on Navami violence
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday warned that it would not allow voting in Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal that have been affected by communal violence during the Ram Navami celebrations.
23 Apr 2024
BengaluruBengaluru residents to witness 'Zero Shadow Day' tomorrow
Residents of Bengaluru will have the opportunity to witness a unique celestial event known as "Zero Shadow Day."
23 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha judicial custody extended till May 7
A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha till May 7 in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
23 Apr 2024
Baba Ramdev'Was apology same size as your ads': SC slams Patanjali
The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised questions over the "microscopic" size of Patanjali Ayurved's public apology advertisements issued in newspapers.
23 Apr 2024
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAMU appoints Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor
In a landmark decision, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has appointed Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor.
23 Apr 2024
Hong KongEverest Spices issues clarification on quality concerns, says not banned
Amid recent quality concerns, Everest Spices, a leading spice manufacturer in India, has assured that all its products undergo stringent quality control measures.
23 Apr 2024
IndiaForget US/EU/UK, India devices its shoe sizing system called 'Bha'
India, a global leader in shoe manufacturing and consumption, is set to revolutionize its footwear industry with the proposed "Bha" shoe sizing system.
23 Apr 2024
BiharIndian Railways records highest-ever passenger numbers in April
The Indian Railways (IR) has reported a record-breaking 411 million passengers traveling by train across the country within the first three weeks of April, a report in the Hindustan Times said.
23 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal administered insulin in Tihar Jail: AAP
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday was administered insulin at Tihar Jail after his blood sugar levels spiked to 320, the Aam Aadmi Party said in a post on X.
22 Apr 2024
Air IndiaAir India's last Boeing 747 'Agra' embarks on final journey
Air India's final Boeing 747, affectionately known as "Agra" and previously registered as VT-EVA, took off for its last flight from Mumbai on Monday.
22 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi court denies Kejriwal's request for video consultations with doctor
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking daily 15-minute consultations with his personal physician in presence of his wife Sunita Kejriwal.
22 Apr 2024
PunjabPunjab: Synthetic sweetener detected in cake linked to girl's death
The cake which led to the death of a 10-year-old Punjab girl had high concentration of artificial sweetener, reports said on Monday.
22 Apr 2024
BiharBihar: RPF constable officer dies as fire extinguisher explodes
A constable lost his life on Monday while controlling smoke billowing out from an empty coach of a train at Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station.
22 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP candidate wins Surat seat unopposed in Lok Sabha elections
In the first victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, its candidate Mukesh Dalal won unopposed from the Surat seat in Gujarat.
22 Apr 2024
Delhi High CourtBJD MP Pinaki Misra files defamation lawsuit against Dehadrai
Biju Janata Dal MP, Pinaki Misra, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai in the Delhi High Court.
22 Apr 2024
Calcutta High CourtBengal SSC scam: Calcutta HC overturns 2016 teacher recruitment
A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday canceled the illegal recruitment of 23,753 teachers and non-teaching staff by the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) in West Bengal, ordering them to return their salaries with interest.
22 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI orders repolling at 8 Arunachal Pradesh stations
The Election Commission of India has ordered a repoll at eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh.
22 Apr 2024
Dawood IbrahimChhota Rajan alive? Photo from Tihar surfaces after 9 years
A purported photograph of underworld don Chhota Rajan—the first since his arrest nine years ago—has surfaced on social media, reports said.
22 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi-NCR prepares for light rain, strong winds this week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and strong winds in the Delhi-NCR region this week, providing a respite from the summer heat.
22 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsManipur: Re-polling underway at 11 booths after Phase 1 violence
Re-polling is being held in 11 booths within the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency on Monday.
21 Apr 2024
Lok SabhaShashi Tharoor booked for false campaign against Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha candidate Shashi Tharoor has been booked for allegedly running a misleading campaign against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
21 Apr 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNU has problem of 'freeloaders,' says Vice Chancellor Pandit
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has publicly acknowledged the issue of "freeloaders" on campus.
21 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalTihar Jail says Arvind Kejriwal fine amid insulin row
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently being held in Tihar Jail, was told he had no serious health concerns by doctors from AIIMS Delhi.
21 Apr 2024
Lok SabhaMahua Moitra declares assets, has ₹3.5 crore worth jewelry collection
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has declared her income and assets in a 14-page poll affidavit filed before a returning officer.
