UPI transaction count witnesses slight drop to 1,330 cr in April

UPI transaction count witnesses slight drop to 1,330 cr in April

New Delhi, May 1 - The number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions fell by 1 per cent (month-on-month) to 1,330 crore in April, down from 1,344 crore seen in March.

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Salman Khan firing case: Accused gun supplier found hanging in Mumbai police lockup, declared dead

Salman Khan firing case: Accused gun supplier found hanging in Mumbai police lockup, declared dead

Mumbai, May 1 - In a sensational development, one of the prime accused in the firing at Salman Khan's home, Anuj Thapan, died after an alleged suicide attempt in a Mumbai Police lockup on Wednesday, an official said.

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Assam CM best example of BJP’s ‘washing machine’ tactic: Priyanka Gandhi

Assam CM best example of BJP’s ‘washing machine’ tactic: Priyanka Gandhi

Guwahati, May 1 - Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed an election rally in Assam’s Dhubri on Wednesday where she launched a sharp attack against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the best example of BJP’s 'washing machine' tactic.

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India to host 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting this month

India to host 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting this month

New Delhi, May 1 - The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May

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Congress candidates for Amethi and Raebareli in next 24 hours: Jairam Ramesh

Congress candidates for Amethi and Raebareli in next 24 hours: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, May 1 - Congress party is all set to end suspense over the name of its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha constituencies, both of which have been pocket boroughs of the Gandhi family for long.

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Cong doesn’t have courage to declare Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Pralhad Joshi

Cong doesn’t have courage to declare Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Pralhad Joshi

Hubballi, (Karnataka) May 1 - Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday targeted the Gandhi family and stated that after ruling the country for 60 years, the family is still in search of a candidate for the Prime Minister’s post.

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There is more ice on moon subsurface in exploitable depths: Study

There is more ice on moon subsurface in exploitable depths: Study

Chennai, May 1 - A study by the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and others has revealed there is a higher quantity of ice on the moon within exploitable depths.

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Maneka Gandhi files nomination from Sultanpur

Maneka Gandhi files nomination from Sultanpur

Sultanpur (UP), May 1 - BJP candidate and sitting MP Maneka Gandhi filed her nomination papers from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat here on Wednesday.

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After Delhi, now Lucknow school gets bomb threat

After Delhi, now Lucknow school gets bomb threat

Lucknow, May 1 - After multiple schools in Delhi, the Amity School in Lucknow’s Vrindavan area also received an email with a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon.

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Yadav family faces turbulent weather in ‘safe’ seats

Yadav family faces turbulent weather in ‘safe’ seats

Mainpuri/Kannauj (UP), May 1 - Lok Sabha constituencies like Mainpuri, Kannauj, Firozabad and Azamgarh have always been considered safe seats for late Mulayam Singh Yadav’s family, mainly because of the large Yadav population there.

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Vice Admiral Swaminathan takes charge as Vice Chief of Indian Navy

Vice Admiral Swaminathan takes charge as Vice Chief of Indian Navy

New Delhi, May 1 - Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.

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Congress directionless and now leaderless: Yogi Adityanath

Congress directionless and now leaderless: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, May 1 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that after Independence, the Congress became directionless and is now leaderless.

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PM Modi to address two election rallies in Odisha on May 6

PM Modi to address two election rallies in Odisha on May 6

Bhubaneswar, May 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Odisha on May 6 to boost the BJP's poll campaign in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, to be held simultaneously in four phases from May 13 to

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We are deeply concerned: Delhi schools react after bomb threats

We are deeply concerned: Delhi schools react after bomb threats

New Delhi, May 1 - After receiving the terrifying bomb threats mentioning the presence of numerous explosive devices within the school premises, the schools on Wednesday said that they are deeply concerned.

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From child artiste to BJP’s newest member, Rupali Ganguly’s ‘long journey’

From child artiste to BJP’s newest member, Rupali Ganguly’s ‘long journey’

Mumbai, May 1 - Best known for her portrayal of soap characters such as 'Monisha Sarabhai' and 'Anupamaa', popular TV actress Rupali Ganguly became the latest entertainment world celebrity to take the plunge into politics.

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Plea in SC seeks medical panel under retired apex court judge to examine Covishield side effects

Plea in SC seeks medical panel under retired apex court judge to examine Covishield side effects

New Delhi, May 1 - A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the formation of a medical panel of experts under the supervision of a retired judge of the apex court to examine the side effects and risks of Covishield

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Schools bomb threat: Security beefed up across Delhi

Schools bomb threat: Security beefed up across Delhi

New Delhi, May 1 - After no explosive devices were found and threats to over 80 schools across the national capital were deemed hoaxes, the Delhi Police intensified their presence at critical points, including metro and railway stations, bus stands, and markets, said

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Representatives from 10 countries set to get first-hand insight into BJP’s election campaign

Representatives from 10 countries set to get first-hand insight into BJP’s election campaign

New Delhi, May 1 - As many as 22 representatives of 18 political parties from 10 countries will be in New Delhi on Wednesday to get first-hand experience and insights into the election campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Home Minister doctored video: Notices sent to Jharkhand Congress chief, others

Home Minister doctored video: Notices sent to Jharkhand Congress chief, others

New Delhi, May 1 - In its ongoing probe into Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video, the Delhi Police have issued notice under section 91 of CrPC to some more people, including Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur, sources said on Wednesday.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks time to respond to Delhi Police notice in doctored video case

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks time to respond to Delhi Police notice in doctored video case

New Delhi, May 1 - Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sought time to respond to the notice in Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case, a source said on Wednesday.

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