Extending all assistance in repatriation of mortal remains: MEA on UN officer Kale’s death in Gaza
New Delhi, May 15 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday that it is making all efforts to repatriate the mortal remains of Colonel (Retd) Waibhav Anil Kale, the Security Coordination Officer in the UN Department of Safety and Security
Maliwal episode raises more questions than answers
New Delhi, May 15 - The previously unthinkable is taking place in the national capital -- opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "demanding justice" for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
CAA comes to fruition: Home Ministry hands over first citizenship certificates to 14 individuals
New Delhi, May 15 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued the first set of citizenship certificates to at least 14 applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Swati Maliwal under pressure, Kejriwal must speak on assault incident: Ex-AAP minister
New Delhi, May 15 - Raaj Kumar Anand, a former minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, described the assault of Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal inside Delhi CM’s residence as condemnable, shameful and a black spot on politics.
EC is a puppet acting at the behest of the ruling party: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 15 - In a strongly-worded statement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that she will "cease to exist" if the BJP retains power at the Centre after the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till May 30 in excise policy case
New Delhi, May 15 - A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till May 30 the judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case.
Fight over free ration: Kharge promises 10 kg against NDA’s 5kg if INDIA bloc forms govt
New Delhi, May 15 - Amid the high-decibel campaign and fierce competition between BJP and the INDIA bloc to woo new voters, the free ration to the country’s 80 crore citizens has become a new rallying point for the latter.
Despite objections from Opposition parties, PoK becoming part of India is reality: HM Shah
Kolkata, May 15 - Despite opposition from a section of political parties in the country, the event of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) becoming an integral part of India is now a reality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
Senior citizens in Lucknow want a ‘decent’ old-age home from Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, May 15 - Senior citizens in Lucknow have a request for the sitting MP and Union defence minister Rajnath Singh -- good old-age home in the state capital.
Rajasthan mine accident: Chief vigilance officer dies, 14 rescued
Jaipur, May 15 - A senior vigilance officer at Hindustan Copper Limited died after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, said officials, adding that 14 trapped people have been rescued.
New Zealand looking into presence of ‘cancer-causing’ agent in certain MDH & Everest spices
New Delhi, May 15 - New Zealand has joined the growing list of countries monitoring spice products manufactured by Indian spice giants MDH and Everest over the alleged presence of a ‘cancer-causing’ agent.
SC nixes plea seeking extension of deadline for filing of nominations for Varanasi constituency
New Delhi, May 15 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking to extend the May 14 deadline for filing nominations for Varanasi constituency.
INDIA bloc will double the quantity of free ration: Kharge
Lucknow, May 15 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday announced that if the INDIA bloc is voted to power it will increase the ration quota for the poor from 5 kilograms to 10 kilograms.
Jyotiraditya Scindia’s mother Madhavi Raje Scindia dies at Delhi, AIIMS
Bhopal, May 15 - Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's mother Madhavi Raje Scindia died on Wednesday morning at AIIMS, Delhi.
Heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu till May 20
Chennai, May 15 - The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rain in Tamil Nadu till May 20.
Questions galore on Mamata Banerjee’s prediction on INDIA bloc’s performance
Kolkata, May 15 - While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has predicted the INDIA bloc’s “impressive” performance in the ongoing Lok Sabha election, however, she has been avoiding talking about the performance of her party Trinamool Congress, which raises some questions.
EC to set up 27 centres in Rajasthan for counting of votes on June 4
Jaipur, May 15 - After the successful completion of two phases of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, the Election Commission (EC) is all set for counting of votes that will be done on June 4 and has directed setting up of 27 counting
LS polls: UP fifth phase to witness high-profile contests
Lucknow, May 15 - As Uttar Pradesh inches closer to the fifth phase of polling on May 20, the prestige of several high-profile candidates will be at stake.
EVMs stored in 50 strongrooms under strict security: Assam CEO
Guwahati, May 15 - EVMs with VVPAT machines used for the recently conducted Lok Sabha polls in Assam were kept in about 50 strongrooms across the state under strict security measures, said state Chief Election Officer Anurag Goel on Wednesday.
‘Deras’ in Punjab, Haryana play decisive role in final outcome of polls
Chandigarh, May 15 - As electioneering for the parliamentary polls in Punjab and Haryana is yet to enter the crucial phase, almost all major players, the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiromani Akali Dal, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and