Intel Israel shared with India on Rajiv Gandhi went missing after former PM’s assassination, expert reckons during Usanas Foundation discussion
New Delhi, May 2 - Pointing out a "glaring instance" of politics destroying an extremely significant piece of intelligence shared between two nations, a security expert on Thursday said that Israel had shared with India certain transcripts about the possible threat to the
X briefly blocks Indian user’s account, Musk says ‘we must respect the laws of a country’
New Delhi, May 2 - Elon Musk said on Thursday that he must respect the laws of a country else his X platform will be blocked, as an Indian user criticised the billionaire for locking her account over a post.
Election Commission appoints 15 expenditure observers for Punjab
Chandigarh, May 2 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 15 expenditure observers for all 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab, state Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said on Thursday.
Phase-3 LS polls: It’s experienced vs first-timers in Bihar
Patna, May 2 - The third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections is turning out to be a contest between experienced candidates versus first-timers in Bihar.
Delhi HC disposes of PIL on deepfake videos, asks poll panel to take action
New Delhi, May 2 - The Delhi High Court on Thursday disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking measures to curb the spread of deepfake videos during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, asking the Election Commission of India to address the issue.
Goa CM needs to change astrologer: Shashi Tharoor
Panaji, May 2 - Reacting to a statement of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that the “BJP CM needs to change his astrologer.”
Shrikant Shinde will break previous records; win by margin of 5 lakh votes: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, May 2 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that his son and the party nominee from Kalyan-Dombivli constituency, Dr Shrikant Shinde will break previous records in the forthcoming elections and win by a record
Educational institutions in Kerala to remain closed till May 6 due to sweltering heat
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 - In view of the scorching weather and heat wave alert in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state will remain closed till May 6.
BJP govts set to crumble in 10-15 states upon INDIA bloc’s poll victory, says Khera
Panaji, May 2 - Congress media in-charge Pawan Khera on Thursday said that the moment the INDIA bloc forms government at the Centre, around 10 to 15 state governments of BJP formed by encouraging defection will get toppled.
‘Congress dhoondo yatra’ will be taken out after June 4: Union HM Amit Shah
Bareilly, May 2 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had taken out the Bharat Jodo Yatra but after June 4, it would be time for 'Congress Dhoondo Yatra'.
UP CM slams Kharge’s statement on Lord Ram and Shiva
Lucknow, May 2 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his statement on Lord Ram and Shiva and said that the Congress party is now resorting to insulting the beliefs of the Hindu community to
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat
Bhubaneswar, May 2 - BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday filed nomination papers from the Kantabanji assembly seat in Bolangir district.
Ghulam Nabi Azad supports ECI decision on Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
Jammu, May 2 - Ghulam Nabi Azad, chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) said on Thursday that the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to postpone polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency has come as a relief to several political
Ex-Raj CM Ashok Gehlot says Congress manifesto most impressive since Independence
Ahmedabad, May 2 - Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday that the Congress has prepared the most impressive manifesto since Independence.
Excise policy case: Delhi court defers K. Kavitha’s bail plea till May 6
New Delhi, May 2 - A Delhi court on Thursday deferred till May 6 the pronouncement of its order on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha's bail application in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
SC orders bar association to reserve minimum 1/3rd posts for women
New Delhi, May 2 - The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to reserve at least 1/3rd posts for women in its executive committee.
Home Minister doctored video case: Delhi Police team visits Congress office in Telangana
New Delhi, May 2 - In its ongoing probe into Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case, a team of Delhi Police's Special Cell on Thursday visited ‘Gandhi Bhawan', the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Hyderabad, sources said.
Vice Chief of Army Staff visits IIT Kanpur, explores collaborative opportunities
Kanpur, May 2 - In a significant development aimed at forging strategic partnerships, Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), accompanied by ADG Major General C. S. Mann and other high-ranking army officers, visited the Indian Institute of
Districts dominate, Kolkata lags in results of Bengal state board secondary examinations
Kolkata, May 2 - Going by the trend for the last many years, the districts in West Bengal dominated the list of top ten rankers in the state board secondary examination conducted by the WBBSE this year leaving behind capital Kolkata once again.
Omar Abdullah says BJP trying to divide people on religious lines
Srinagar, May 2 - Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to divide the people on religious lines thereby violating the model code of conduct.