Heatwave intensifies in Gujarat as most cities record above 42 degrees Celsius
Ahmedabad, May 22 - As the heatwave sweeping across Gujarat intensified, the Meteorological Department here issued severe weather warnings, advising residents to take precautions.
Thousands bid adieu to Kerala bishop killed in US road accident
Thiruvalla (Kerala) May 21 - Thousands bid adieu to Believers Eastern Church's Metropolitan Bishop Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan at his church headquarters in Kerala’s Thiruvalla on Tuesday.
India leads 1st-ever focused discussions on Antarctic tourism in Kochi
New Delhi, May 21 - India is set to play a pivotal role in facilitating the first-ever focused discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica at the ongoing 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP)
Army wives, students, war widows to be empowered through storytelling skills
Jaipur, May 21 - The Army wives in Rajasthan and their kids will soon be able to narrate tales of valour, sacrifice, local culture, art and experiences as Army Wives Welfare Associ
Manipur govt initiates action against unauthorised renaming of places
Imphal, May 21 - The Manipur government has initiated legal action against individuals or organisations involved in the unauthorised renaming of places under the Manipur Names of Places Act, 2024, officials said here on Tuesday.
Congress and SP have no respect for Sanatan Dharm: PM Modi
Prayagraj (UP), May 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the character of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress is anti-development and they have no respect for Sanatan Dharm.
Varanasi women perform Ganga aarti for PM Modi’s victory in LS polls
New Delhi, May 21 - With Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gearing up for Lok Sabha polls on June 1, his supporters and well-wishers have also taken to innovating campaigns to build momentum for his victory and subsequent
LG Saxena condemns assault on Swati Maliwal at CM’s residence, calls for accountability and action
New Delhi, May 21 - In the wake of the assault on AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal, Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday said that if such an incident happened in any other Chief Minister's residence, external forces with vested interests,
SC cancels bail of eight suspected members of banned PFI
New Delhi, May 22 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a decision of the Madras High Court granting bail to eight suspected members of banned PFI accused of conspiring and collecting funds for committing terrorist acts across India.
AAP leaders being forced to run smear campaign against me, says Swati Maliwal
New Delhi, May 22 - AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that party leaders were being pressured to speak against her and do certain things to defame her.
Bangladeshi MP’s body recovered under mysterious circumstances in posh Kolkata apartment
Kolkata, May 22 - The body of a Bangladeshi MP, Mohd Anwarul Azim was recovered under mysterious circumstances from an apartment in a posh residential complex at New Town on the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday morning.
Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA grills software engineer and his brother
Bengaluru, May 22 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, is questioning a software engineer and his brother from Hubballi city for their alleged links with the arrested suspected bomber and the mastermind, according to
SpiceJet to seek refund of Rs 450 cr from Kalanithi Maran after Delhi HC ruling
New Delhi, May 22 - Following the Delhi High Court ruling, SpiceJet has announced plans to seek a refund of Rs 450 crore from former promoter Kalanithi Maran and his firm, KAL Airways.
IndiGo flight delayed after crew spots overbooked passenger standing at the back
Mumbai, May 21 - In an unusual turn of events on Tuesday, an IndiGo flight operating from Mumbai to Varanasi was forced to return to the aerobridge at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after the crew spotted an overbooked passenger in
Kerala Governor returns ordinance to increase 1,200 wards
Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 - In a jolt to the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday returned an ordinance to increase 1,200 wards.
We’re committed to provide right environment for startups to flourish, create wealth: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated that the government is committed to providing a conducive environment for startups to flourish.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP, Delhi today
New Delhi, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on Wednesday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Polling officer suspended for taking selfies with voters in UP’s Hamirpur
Lucknow, May 22 - A polling officer at a booth in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency has been suspended for allegedly taking selfies with his mobile phone while photographing voters on the day of polling two days ago, a top polling officer
78-year-old Kanpur woman’s release delayed by two years due to ‘clerical error’
Kanpur, May 22 - A clerical blunder delayed a 78-year-old woman's release from a correction home in Kanpur for two years, even after Uttar Pradesh government ordered her release following the remission of her life sentence in a dowry death case.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, J&K IAS officer booked for illegal land allotment
Srinagar, May 21 - The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked senior separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and an IAS officer, among others, in an illegal and unauthorised custodian land allotment case, officials said on Tuesday.