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SC asks ECI to look into alleged EVM malfunctioning
The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Election Commission of India to explain the steps followed to ensure free and fair polling in the country, amid allegations of electronic voting machines malfunctioning.
Kerala: Bird flu reported in ducks in Alappuzha
An outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 subtype of the Influenza A virus, has been confirmed in two different locations within Kerala's Alappuzha district.
Telangana: School principal attacked after students questioned over saffron clothing
A missionary school in Mancherial, Telangana was vandalized and its principal and staff were assaulted, allegedly by a Hindu right-wing mob on Tuesday, reports said on Thursday.
How India held its 1st Lok Sabha election
On October 25, 1951, hundreds of people carrying ballot papers queued up in the small town of Chini, Himachal Pradesh, to cast their first-ever votes in independent India.
ECI cautions Bengal governor against visiting Cooch Behar, cites MCC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has advised West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his planned visit to Cooch Behar on Thursday and Friday, owing to the 48-hour silence period.
Gujarat: 10 dead as car rams into truck from behind
At least 10 people lost their lives after a speeding car collided with a truck near Nadiad town in Gujarat's Kheda on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway.
Woman can't be held for abetting suicide of 'lover': HC
In a recent verdict, the Delhi High Court declared that a woman cannot be held responsible if a man commits suicide due to a failed romantic relationship.
Lok Sabha elections: Can you vote without voter ID card
The high stakes Lok Sabha elections are set to commence with the first phase on Friday and continue until June 1.
2024 Lok Sabha elections: How to check your polling booth
The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place from Friday, April 19.
Home Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India
Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha.
Hyderabad: Drunk engineer causes 6 accidents in 6 minutes
One person died and at least 10 others were injured after a Hyderabad man caused several accidents under the influence of alcohol.
Explained: The science behind Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak'
A "Surya Tilak" (Sun's rays) illuminated Lord Ram Lalla idol's forehead at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.
India's population estimated at 144 crore: UNFPA report
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently published a report titled "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights," indicating that India's population has reached an estimated 144 crore.
Chhattisgarh: Video shows behind the scenes of Maoist encounter
In a significant operation against Maoists, 29 rebels were neutralized in Chhattisgarh's dense Hapatola forest in Kanker district on Tuesday.
Security intensified in Manipur after fleet of oil trucks ambushed
Security measures have been significantly increased in Manipur following an attack by armed miscreants on a convoy of trucks and oil tankers.
Bengal: 5,000+ Ram Navami processions today, police on high alert
Several police stations across West Bengal are on high alert to avert any communal tensions ahead of Ram Navami celebrations in the state, The Indian Express has reported.
PM Modi's message to civil services aspirants after UPSC results
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the shortlisted candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2023.
3 days before polls, 29 Maoists killed in Bastar encounter
A major encounter broke out between Maoists and security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in the Bastar region, in which 29 Maoists were killed and three security personnel were injured.
Pakistani woman summoned as 1st husband goes to Noida court
Seema Haider, a Pakistani national who unlawfully entered India last year, has been summoned to appear before a family court in Noida.
Noida flat owners launch 'no registry, no vote' campaign
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, residents and homebuyers from several group housing societies in Noida and Greater Noida West have initiated a "No Registry, No Vote" drive.
Fire erupts at Ministry of Home Affairs office, no casualties
A fire broke out on the second floor of the north block of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) office on Tuesday.
'Haven't forgotten…': SC flags issues with secret ballot voting system
The Supreme Court on Tuesday examined the secret ballot voting method during a review of petitions requesting a comparison of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines with paper slips from the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system.
UPSC exam 2023 results out: Aditya Srivastava secures rank 1
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the 2023 Civil Services mains examination.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International is world's 10th busiest airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi was the tenth busiest airport in the world last year, the Airports Council International (ACI) said on Tuesday.
Patanjali ads case: You can't degrade allopathy, SC tells Ramdev
Yoga guru and co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved Baba Ramdev on Tuesday once again issued an apology to the Supreme Court in connection with the misleading advertisements case.
Luxury Lamborghini set on fire in Hyderabad amid financial dispute
A Lamborghini Gallardo sports car, estimated to be worth around ₹1 crore, was set ablaze in Hyderabad last week.
Heatwave alert in several states ahead of phase 1 polling
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a heatwave alert for several states—including Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal.
SC to hear pleas for VVPAT cross-verification today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday review a clutch of petitions seeking the verification of votes cast via Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine.
6500 personnel, 3000 policemen: Mizoram prepares for Lok Sabha elections
Mizoram is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with increased security measures and polling staff, a senior election official said on Monday.
ECI makes highest-ever seizure ahead of Lok Sabha elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported a record seizure of Rs. 4,650 crore in the run-up to the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
IndiGo flight lands with '1-2 minutes' of fuel left
An IndiGo flight traveling from Ayodhya to Delhi landed with almost no fuel left.
Supreme Court extends stay on survey in Mathura mosque case
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the suspension of the survey concerning the Shahi Eidgah mosque, located near the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura.
IMD predicts above average monsoon for India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an "above normal" monsoon for the country this year.
Delhi CM Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till April 23
A Delhi court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 23 in connection with the excise policy case.
SC issues notice to ED on Kejriwal's plea against arrest
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on an appeal filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Kerala: Motorcyclist entangles in rope tied for Modi's security, dies
A motorcyclist, Manoj Unni from Vaduthala, Kerala lost his life due to an unexpected road hazard.
21 ex-judges write to CJI about attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
A group of 21 retired judges have written a letter to Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, expressing concern about increasing attempts by "certain factions" to "destabilize the judiciary."
BRS's Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 23
The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23 in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.
Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian, Israeli counterparts amid growing tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions between the two nations, reports said.