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Shashi 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.
JNU 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.
Tihar 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.
Mahua 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.
Rahul Gandhi to skip INDIA bloc's rally due to illness
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will miss the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a sudden illness.
Thackeray's Sena receives notice for theme song mentioning Goddess Bhavani
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena over the use of the word "Bhavani" in the party's newly released theme song.
On camera: BJP leader attacked during debate in Madhya Pradesh
A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was allegedly attacked by two people during a poll debate organized by a national news channel in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh on Saturday.
Yellow alert issued in Himachal due to rain, snowfall
Heavy snowfall and rain in the mid- and lower hills caused the closure of at least 104 roads and three national highways in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
Former IAS officer arrested in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
Anil Tuteja, a retired officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Repolling at 11 Manipur polling stations after gunfire, EVMs destroyed
The Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur announced on Saturday that a fresh round of voting will be conducted at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday (April 22).
FIR filed against Shivakumar for violating model code of conduct
A case has been filed against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, for breaching the model code during his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
BJP invites foreign political representatives to witness Lok Sabha elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited political delegates from around the world to observe its election campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
'Hurts to see..': Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO on Doordarshan's saffron logo
Doordarshan revealed its new logo for its news channel, DD News, on April 16, when the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections was just days away.
Enactment of 3 criminal bills shows India is changing: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has praised the enactment of three new criminal laws, terming it a clear sign of India's progress.
Punjab: Toddler vomits blood after eating expired chocolates, hospitalized
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl from Ludhiana, Punjab, vomited blood and had to be rushed to the hospital after she ate expired chocolates.
Karnataka: Brutal murder of Congress corporator's daughter sparks political controversy
The murder of Neha Hiremath, the 23-year-old daughter of a Congress corporator, has ignited a political feud between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.
UP youth dies while performing stunt for Instagram followers
A 21-year-old man identified as Shivam Kumar from Uttar Pradesh lost his life while attempting a stunt for his Instagram followers.
Lok Sabha election: Everything that happened on 1st polling day
The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections began on Friday in 21 states and union territories.
UP: School principal caught getting facial treatment during work
A government school principal has gone viral online after being caught receiving beauty treatment during school hours in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.
1st all-women managed polling station set up in Nagaland
The Northern Angami constituency in Nagaland transformed a government middle school into the state's first polling station, managed entirely by women officers.
IPS officer Nalin Prabhat appointed as new head of NSG
Seasoned Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).
Nigerian nationals attack Bengaluru cops with rods during drug raid
In a shocking turn of events, officers from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru were reportedly assaulted by a group of Nigerian nationals during a raid.
'0%' voting in 6 Nagaland districts over separate territory demand
On Friday, polling stations across six districts in eastern Nagaland remained empty due to an indefinite shutdown call by the Eastern Nagaland People's Organization (ENPO).
Complaints of violence, intimidation flood Bengal's 1st phase of polling
The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal commenced on Friday amidst reports of unrest and voter intimidation involving the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
All-women Indian military crew completes sailing expedition
A team of twelve women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force has completed a 27-day sailing expedition in the Arabian Sea.
India bolsters air defense amid global tensions: Report
In response to escalating global unrest, India has significantly enhanced its air defense capabilities, a report said on Friday.
Arvind Kejriwal moves court to get insulin in jail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Rouse Avenue Court for access to insulin in Tihar Jail.
On video, sounds of gunfire exchange near Manipur polling booth
Gunshots were allegedly fired near a polling booth in Manipur on Friday morning—a 25-second purported video of the incident circulating online suggests.
CRPF officer severely injured amidst Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha election
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was severely injured on Friday morning during the Bastar Lok Sabha seat polling in Chhattisgarh.
LS elections: Paramilitary officer found dead at Bengal polling station
In a shocking incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was found dead in the restroom of a polling booth in Mathabhanga, Coochbehar, West Bengal.
How much does it cost to hold elections in India?
The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began on Friday.
Not arrested, was called for questioning by ED: AAP's Amanatullah
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan left the Delhi office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after a grueling 12-hour interrogation, after midnight on Friday.
Polling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.
Advocates cannot get away with anything: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday emphasized the principle of equality before the law, stating, "Advocates cannot get away with anything. Law is the same for all."
Kerala woman onboard ship seized by Iran returns home
Ann Tessa Joseph, an Indian deck cadet from Kerala who was one of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by the Iranian military last week, has returned to Kerala.
Man detained for throwing stone at Andhra CM Reddy
A 26-year-old man has been detained by Vijayawada Police in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly throwing stones at Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Vijayawada East MLA Vellampalli Srinivas Rao.
Officials brave harsh terrain to reach polling stations in Northeast
In the rugged and remote terrain of Northeast India, electoral officers are preparing for the world's largest democratic exercise in full swing.
Explained: 48-hour 'silence period' ahead of polling
With Lok Sabha elections set to begin Friday, India is observing a 48-hour "silence period."
Kejriwal eating sweets: ED on CM's plea to consult doctor
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contested a request by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently detained in Tihar Jail, to consult his personal physician via video call.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Is polling day a holiday?
Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will begin on Friday. The subsequent phases will be held on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.