North Block receives bomb threat mail, bomb disposal squad rushed to spot
New Delhi, May 22 - The North Block in the national capital, which houses multiple ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, sources said, adding that a search operation is underway at the premises.
RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government
Mumbai, May 22 - The Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2023-24.
Vice President Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to attend Raisi funeral ceremony
Tehran, May 22 - Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the demise of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials who passed
INDIA bloc affected by communalism, casteism and nepotism — diseases worse than cancer: PM Modi
Shrawasti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the INDIA bloc is afflicted with diseases like communalism, casteism and nepotism that are "worse than cancer" and can destroy the nation.
SC refuses to entertain ex-CM Soren’s plea against ED arrest
New Delhi, May 22 - In a big jolt to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain his plea challenging arrest in the money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
When India speaks, the world listens: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday credited his government for propelling the country's economy to a higher growth trajectory, saying that India's growing influence on the world stage is a matter of huge pride.
PM Modi recounts Sitaram Kesri episode to attack Congress
Basti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, mounted a scathing attack on the Congress when he recounted the Sitaram Kesri episode to target the party on the reservation issue.
NDA has already crossed 310 seats after five phases of LS polls: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already crossed the 310 mark at the end of the first five phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Swati Maliwal assault case: CM Kejriwal’s ex-PS Bibhav Kumar taken to three locations in Mumbai
New Delhi, May 22 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former personal secretary (PS) Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal, was taken to three locations in Mumbai, said police sources privy to
Congress and SP have no respect for Sanatan Dharm: PM Modi
Prayagraj (UP), May 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the character of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress is anti-development and they have no respect for Sanatan Dharm.
SC cancels bail of eight suspected members of banned PFI
New Delhi, May 22 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a decision of the Madras High Court granting bail to eight suspected members of banned PFI accused of conspiring and collecting funds for committing terrorist acts across India.
India to gain as global oil prices decline despite geopolitical tensions
New Delhi, May 22 - Oil prices declined for a third day in a row in the international market on Wednesday, despite geopolitical tensions, as the US Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates any time because of the high inflation
AAP leaders being forced to run smear campaign against me, says Swati Maliwal
New Delhi, May 22 - AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that party leaders were being pressured to speak against her and do certain things to defame her.
Bangladeshi MP’s body recovered under mysterious circumstances in posh Kolkata apartment
Kolkata, May 22 - The body of a Bangladeshi MP, Mohd Anwarul Azim was recovered under mysterious circumstances from an apartment in a posh residential complex at New Town on the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday morning.
Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA grills software engineer and his brother
Bengaluru, May 22 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, is questioning a software engineer and his brother from Hubballi city for their alleged links with the arrested suspected bomber and the mastermind, according to
Kerala Governor returns ordinance to increase 1,200 wards
Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 - In a jolt to the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday returned an ordinance to increase 1,200 wards.
We’re committed to provide right environment for startups to flourish, create wealth: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated that the government is committed to providing a conducive environment for startups to flourish.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP, Delhi today
New Delhi, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on Wednesday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Polling officer suspended for taking selfies with voters in UP’s Hamirpur
Lucknow, May 22 - A polling officer at a booth in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency has been suspended for allegedly taking selfies with his mobile phone while photographing voters on the day of polling two days ago, a top polling officer
78-year-old Kanpur woman’s release delayed by two years due to ‘clerical error’
Kanpur, May 22 - A clerical blunder delayed a 78-year-old woman's release from a correction home in Kanpur for two years, even after Uttar Pradesh government ordered her release following the remission of her life sentence in a dowry death case.