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PIL to bar a 'Rahul Gandhi,' 'Lalu' from elections rejected
The Supreme Court has observed that sharing a name with a politician such as Rahul Gandhi or Lalu Prasad Yadav does not infringe on an individual's right to run for office.
Kerala shuts educational institutions till Monday amid heatwave
The government of Kerala has ordered all educational institutions to remain closed until Monday in light of the severe heatwave.
No wrongdoing if sexual activity between consenting adults: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that consensual sexual activity between two adults, irrespective of their marital status, cannot be considered misconduct.
High security in Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes
May 3, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.
'Due to polls…': SC says will hear Kejriwal's bail plea
The Supreme Court will look into the possibility of granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Sisodia allowed to meet wife once a week under custody
The Delhi High Court on Friday permitted Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to visit his ailing wife once a week under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Sex scandal row: Prajwal's father booked in kidnapping case
HD Revanna, a former minister of Karnataka and current JD(S) MLA, is facing accusations in a kidnapping case.
What are the sexual harassment claims against West Bengal governor?
A woman employee of the Raj Bhavan in West Bengal has accused Governor CV Ananda Bose of molesting her twice in his chamber since April 24.
Delhi Police chief gets bomb threat email, minor picked up
A teenager was picked up by the Delhi Police for allegedly sending a threatening email to the Delhi Police headquarters on Thursday.
Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader crashes
A private helicopter, assigned to pick up Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare, crashed during its landing attempt in Maharashtra.
'Daughters have lost': Sakshee Malikkh on Brij Bhushan's son's candidature
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced that Karan Bhushan Singh will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj seat, in place of his father—former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
2nd case registered against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal row
Karnataka government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a rape case against Janata Dal (Secular)'s Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.
Bhopal resident gives wife triple talaq on moving train, flees
Police are on the lookout for a man from Bhopal who reportedly beat up his wife before giving her triple talaq on a moving train and then fleeing.
Father, daughter die as parcel explodes at Gujarat home
A father and his daughter were killed after an electronic item delivered by an unidentified person exploded in their home in Gujarat's Vadali on Wednesday.
Prajwal had diplomatic passport, no clearance issued by us: Centre
Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna—who is at the center of a sexual abuse case—traveled to Germany on a diplomatic passport, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
On camera: Restaurant owner's son abducted in Greater Noida
A 15-year-old boy was abducted on Wednesday afternoon in the Kotwali Bita 2 area of Greater Noida.
'CBI not under Union of India's control': Centre tells SC
The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not under the "control" of the Union.
Should I be worried if I have taken AstraZeneca's Covishield?
AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical company behind the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, recently acknowledged the potential risk of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) as a side effect.
Noida resident arrested for spreading deepfake video of Yogi Adityanath
A resident of Noida has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly circulating an AI-generated "deepfake" video featuring Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Car crash catapults woman 20ft in Tamil Nadu
In a startling incident in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, a woman was violently thrown into the air after being hit by a speeding car.
Prajwal's 'sex scandal': Lookout notice issued against Deve Gowda's grandson
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Karnataka government has issued a lookout circular against the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna.
Woman shot at, 2 councilors beaten unconscious in Manipur
A 41-year-old woman and two municipal councilors were violently attacked in Bishnupur district, Manipur, on Tuesday.
Ashram teacher, once hailed hero, now accused of sexual abuse
A teacher at an Ujjain ashram who was hailed as a hero for helping a minor rape victim in September 2023 has now been branded as a villain himself.
223 DCW employees, appointed by AAP's Swati Maliwal, removed
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the dismissal of 223 contractual employees at the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
ECI's new protocol for symbol loading units after SC order
The Election Commission of India has introduced a new protocol for managing and storing symbol loading units (SLUs) following the Supreme Court's directive last week.
Mumbai: 3 custodial suicides in 9 months raise concerns
In less than a year, three suicides have taken place in various Mumbai police detention centers, prompting a potential reassessment of security measures.
Andhra doctor, facing 'financial troubles, found dead with family members
In a shocking incident, five family members were found lifeless in their residence in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning
Prajwal Revanna breaks silence amid sexual abuse allegations
Suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna has publicly addressed the ongoing scandal surrounding videos of him assaulting multiple women for the first time.
8-year-old girl raped at school's hostel in Bhopal
An eight-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a private school hostel in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.
Newsclick founder Purkayastha accused of terror funding in 8,000-page chargesheet
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has accused NewsClick and its founder, Prabir Purkayastha, of several offenses, including terror funding and promoting Chinese propaganda in its chargesheet.
2024 likely to be India's hottest year on record: Report
India is currently grappling with intense heat, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a "red alert" for West Bengal and Odisha in May.
Delhi HC rejects virtual campaigning request for arrested politicians
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a proposal seeking direction for arrested politicians to conduct virtual campaigns for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Manipur: Meitei women group frees 11 men detained by Army
A women-led group known as "Meira Paibis" confronted the Indian Army and forced the release of 11 miscreants who had been detained with arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday.
Explained: Row over ECI's delay in releasing final voter numbers
Over 10 days after Phase 1 and four days after Phase 2 polling for the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India released the final voter turnout percentages for the initial rounds on Tuesday.
100 schools evacuated; Delhi L-G calls bomb threats a hoax
Almost 100 schools in Delhi-NCR were evacuated after receiving a bomb threat via email.
SC seeks ED response on 'timing' of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest
The Supreme Court recently interrogated the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
7 Maoists killed in anti-Naxal operation in Bastar
In a significant anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, seven Maoists were gunned down by security forces on Tuesday.
SC reprimands Uttarakhand licensing body for inaction in Patanjali case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction with the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority's delay in addressing the deceptive advertising case of Patanjali.
Explained: What's TTS, rare condition caused by AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine
In a significant development, AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine, has acknowledged in legal documents that its vaccine may trigger a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
Elections 2024: Bhopal launches lucky draw to boost voter turnout
In a unique effort to stimulate voter participation for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bhopal district administration in Madhya Pradesh has initiated a lucky draw.