EC asks CAPF’s 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19

EC asks CAPF’s 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19

Kolkata, June 3 - Fearing post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to retain 400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 19.

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Adani Group’s market cap back to pre-Hindenburg level with huge stock rallies

Adani Group’s market cap back to pre-Hindenburg level with huge stock rallies

New Delhi, June 3 - Riding on two big rallies on the Indian indices, the Adani Group has regained its total market capitalisation after it was hit by a short-seller report in late FY23.

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PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality

PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality

New Delhi, June 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a period of meditation in Kanyakumari, returned to work with a renewed focus on India's future. Immediately upon his return, he held over half a dozen back-to-back meetings, demonstrating his dedication and urgency.

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Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Mumbai, June 3, - Indian equity benchmarks opened at an all-time high on Monday due to Exit Polls predicting a Modi government comeback.

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Adani Group companies’ shares surge near 10 pc in morning trade

Adani Group companies’ shares surge near 10 pc in morning trade

Mumbai, June 3 - The stock of key Adani Portfolio of companies surged nearly 10 per cent on Monday as soon as the markets opened, becoming among the top gainers.

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If something goes wrong with results, it would be due to disunity in INDIA bloc, says DMK leader

If something goes wrong with results, it would be due to disunity in INDIA bloc, says DMK leader

Chennai, June 3 - DMK Organising Secretary R.S. Bharathi has said that if by any chance the results of the Lok Sabha elections do not come in the favour of the INDIA bloc on Monday it would be due to the disunity among

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Voting underway for six Legislative Council seats in K’taka

Voting underway for six Legislative Council seats in K’taka

Bengaluru, June 3 - Voting was underway for six seats of the Legislative Council from graduates and teachers constituencies in Karnataka on Monday.

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Tight security arrangements for counting of votes in UP tomorrow

Tight security arrangements for counting of votes in UP tomorrow

Lucknow, June 3 - The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh amid the three-tiered security arrangements.

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March 1993 Mumbai blasts convict lynched in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur jail

March 1993 Mumbai blasts convict lynched in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur jail

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 2 - A convict in the March 1993 Mumbai blasts case was allegedly lynched by five undertrial inmates inside the Kolhapur Central Jail, the police said on Sunday.

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Court reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘medical’ bail plea for June 5; CM to head back to jail on Sunday

Court reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘medical’ bail plea for June 5; CM to head back to jail on Sunday

New Delhi, June 1 - A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on the interim bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking seven days' bail on medical grounds in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise

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INDIA bloc members hold ‘informal’ meet at Kharge’s residence ahead of exit polls

INDIA bloc members hold ‘informal’ meet at Kharge’s residence ahead of exit polls

New Delhi, June 1 - The members of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc gathered at Congress President Mallikarujun Kharge’s residence on Saturday for an "informal" meet, hours ahead of exit polls.

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Allowing each sadhu, guru to build shrine on public land will have disastrous consequences: Delhi HC

Allowing each sadhu, guru to build shrine on public land will have disastrous consequences: Delhi HC

New Delhi, June 1 - The Delhi High Court has cautioned that if sadhus, gurus, and other religious figures are allowed to build shrines on the public land, it would lead to disastrous consequences and jeopardise larger public interest.

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Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship are from India

Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship are from India

Chennai, June 1 - The All India Chess Federation (AICF), Tamil Nadu government and Singapore Chess Federation have submitted their bids to host the World Chess Championship, said a senior official of FIDE or International Chess Federation.

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US says defence partnership with India ‘really strong’ and better than ever before

US says defence partnership with India ‘really strong’ and better than ever before

New Delhi, June 1 - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday highlighted the growing defence partnership with India while citing some of the achievements of Indo-Pacific nations working together.

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Sufficient coal stocks at thermal power plants amid high power demand: Ministry

Sufficient coal stocks at thermal power plants amid high power demand: Ministry

New Delhi, June 1 - Amid extremely high demand for power in scorching heat, the coal stocks at thermal power plants are sufficient to meet the requirement of 19 days, the Ministry of Coal said on Saturday.

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Defamation case: K’taka court reserves order on issuing warrant against Rahul Gandhi

Defamation case: K’taka court reserves order on issuing warrant against Rahul Gandhi

Bengaluru, June 1 - A Special MP/MLA court in Karnataka on Saturday reserved its order on whether to issue a non-bailable warrant against senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with the defamation case filed by Karnataka BJP General Secretary Keshav Prasad.

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40 pc commission row: Karnataka CM, Dy CM get bail in defamation case

40 pc commission row: Karnataka CM, Dy CM get bail in defamation case

Bengaluru, June 1 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar were granted bail by the Special MP/MLA court on Saturday in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP General Secretary Keshav Prasad.

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INDIA bloc on cusp of victory, June 4 will witness new dawn: Stalin

INDIA bloc on cusp of victory, June 4 will witness new dawn: Stalin

Chennai, June 1 - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, said on Saturday that the INDIA bloc was on the cusp of victory and that June 4 would witness a new dawn.

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Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship is from India

Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship is from India

Chennai, June 1 - The All India Chess Federation (AICF), Tamil Nadu government and Singapore Chess Federation have submitted their bids to host the World Chess Championship, said a senior official of FIDE or International Chess Federation.

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Commercial LPG gas cylinder gets cheaper by Rs 69.50 in Delhi

Commercial LPG gas cylinder gets cheaper by Rs 69.50 in Delhi

New Delhi, June 1 - Oil marketing companies reduced the price of 19 kilograms of commercial LPG gas cylinders on Saturday.

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