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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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).
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.
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.