Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till May 31 in excise policy case
New Delhi, May 21 - Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday extended till May 31 the judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia and others accused in the alleged liquor policy scam.
Lankan intelligence authorities start fresh probe on ISIS after arrest of four suspects in Ahmedabad
Colombo, May 21 - Sri Lankan intelligence agencies have launched a fresh probe into the ISIS activities on the island nation following the arrest of four suspected ISIS terrorists, all natives of Sri Lanka, from the Ahmedabad airport.
Assam BJP’s ally AGP gears up for Panchayat polls, by-elections
Guwahati, May 21 - As the Lok Sabha elections got over in Assam, BJP's ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has been gearing up for the Panchayat polls.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Bibhav Kumar taken to Mumbai by Delhi Police
New Delhi, May 21 - Delhi Police on Tuesday took Bibhav Kumar, the former personal secretary of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Mumbai in connection with the assault on AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal, police official privy to the probe said.
Bengaluru cafe blast case: NIA raids residences of two doctors in Coimbatore
Chennai, May 21 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was conducting raids at the residences of two Coimbatore-based doctors in Tamil Nadu.
Maneka Gandhi remains unaffected by voter apathy, heatwave as she seeks second term in Sultanpur
Sultanpur (UP), May 21 - The heatwave and voter apathy do not affect BJP leader Maneka Gandhi, who is seeking her ninth term in Parliament.
Over 3,000 security personnel deployed for IPL qualifier at Narendra Modi stadium
Ahmedabad, May 21 - After the arrest of four suspected IS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport, the security at the Narendra Modi Stadium here, which is set to host the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, has been enhanced.
Flock of Flamingos hit Emirates flight at Mumbai Airport, aircraft grounded
Mumbai, May 21 - A flock of at least three dozen Flamingos flying above the Pant Nagar area in Mumbai's Ghatkopar hit an incoming Emirates flight, official sources said here on Tuesday.
605 complaints in Gurugram resolved after being received on C-Vigil app
Gurugram, May 21 - The Gurugram district administration has resolved 605 online complaints related to the Lok Sabha elections in the district which were lodged on the C-VIGIL app, a top poll officer said.
Telangana decides to take up repairs to Kaleshwaram barrages
Hyderabad, May 20 - The Telangana government on Monday decided to take up repairs to three barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, in line with the recommendations made by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).
Lord Jagannath gaffe: BJP leader Sambit Patra to offer penance by observing 3-day fast
Bhubaneswar, May 21 - Amid continuous attack by political parties over his Lord Jagannath gaffe, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra on Tuesday apologised for the "slip of the tongue" and announced to observe a three-day fast
Heatwave: Delhi sizzles at 47 degrees Celsius, docs advise caution
New Delhi, May 21 - As temperatures continue to soar in the national capital, doctors on Tuesday advised caution against prolonged exposure to heat.
People’s resentment will ensure BJP’s defeat, says Akhilesh
Lucknow, May 21 - Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday that the growing resentment against BJP's politics of hate coupled with PDA's resolve to protect the Constitution will spell defeat for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
AAP leaders booked for protest at BJP headquarters without permission
New Delhi, May 20 - The Delhi Police on Monday booked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders a day after they staged a protest which was led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal towards the BJP headquarters here without permission, officials said.
TN health officials directed to prepare for medical emergencies amid forecast of heavy rain
Chennai, May 20 - The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) in Tamil Nadu on Monday issued a circular to the district health officials to stay prepared for any medical emergencies after the weather department warned of continuous rain in the
Chandigarh Cong candidate bats for anti-defection law for local bodies
Chandigarh, May 20 - Congress leader and INDIA bloc candidate from Chandigarh, Manish Tewari, on Monday, said local bodies, including the Municipal Corporations, would be brought under the anti-defection law to ensure the "opportunistic migratory birds do not sabotage the popular mandate".
J&K L-G congratulates people on high voter turnout in Baramulla
Srinagar, May 20 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the people and stakeholders on the high voter turnout in the Baramulla Parliamentary constituency on Monday.
Gujarat govt readies for monsoon with disaster management strategy
Gandhinagar, May 20 - Gujarat Chief Secretary Raj Kumar on Monday presided over a review meeting to assess the state's preparedness to tackle natural calamities during the monsoon season.
‘Earlier I was ‘Lady Singham’, but now I have become a ‘BJP agent?’ Swati Maliwal hits back at AAP leaders
New Delhi, May 20 - AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal said on Monday that until she filed a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former PS Bhibav Kumar, she was the ‘Lady Singham’ and today she has become a 'BJP agent'.
57.47 per cent voting in fifth phase of LS polls, Baramulla witnesses record turnout
New Delhi, May 20 - Voting in the crucial fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, spanning 49 seats in 8 states/UTs, ended on Friday with an estimated 57.47 per cent polling, spanning from a high of 73 per cent in West Bengal