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21 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha

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.

21 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

21 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha

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.

21 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

21 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

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.

21 Apr 2024

Madhya Pradesh

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.

21 Apr 2024

Himachal Pradesh

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.

21 Apr 2024

Chhattisgarh

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).

21 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha

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).

20 Apr 2024

Bangalore

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.

20 Apr 2024

India

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.

20 Apr 2024

Doordarshan

'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.

20 Apr 2024

India

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.

20 Apr 2024

Ludhiana

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.

20 Apr 2024

Karnataka

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.

19 Apr 2024

Uttar Pradesh

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.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.

19 Apr 2024

Uttar Pradesh

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.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.

19 Apr 2024

Intelligence Bureau

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).

19 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

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.

19 Apr 2024

Nagaland

'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).

19 Apr 2024

Cooch Behar

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).

19 Apr 2024

Indian Army

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.

19 Apr 2024

Iran

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.

19 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.

19 Apr 2024

Bastar

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.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

How much does it cost to hold elections in India? 

The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began on Friday.

19 Apr 2024

Amanatullah Khan

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.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.

18 Apr 2024

Bombay High Court

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."

18 Apr 2024

Iran

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.

18 Apr 2024

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

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.

18 Apr 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

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.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Explained: 48-hour 'silence period' ahead of polling

With Lok Sabha elections set to begin Friday, India is observing a 48-hour "silence period."

18 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

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.