PM Modi takes opposition to cleaners on EVMs, once again
New Delhi, April 26 - Calling it a "historic day", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss a batch of petitions seeking mandatory cross-verification of the votes cast in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit
‘Iran cracking down on women for failing to cover hair’: UN
Geneva, April 26 - Numerous women and girls have been detained in Iran for failing to heed head-covering regulations, and hundreds of businesses have been closed for failing to enforce them, UN rights officials reported in Geneva on Friday.
Former UK minister warns against frozen conflict in Ukraine
London, April 26 - Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has warned against suggestions that the conflict in Ukraine should be frozen, during an interview that addressed the outlook in the war with Russia.
PM Modi roasts Cong, says former PM’s video on ‘priority for Muslims’ demolishes its canards
New Delhi, April 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stepped up his offensive on the Congress and said that his plainspeak on the party’s double standards has ruffled many feathers in the INDIA bloc, so much so, that they have launched
Germany, France sign deal in Paris on developing future weapons system
Paris, April 26 - The French and German defence ministers signed an agreement in Paris on Friday for a joint Franco-German-led armaments project worth billions of euros, which includes the development of a next-generation main battle tank.
South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official
Seoul, April 26 - South Korea and Japan could consider adopting a simplified entry procedure for people travelling between the two countries, as an effort to keep the momentum going in the dramatic improvement in bilateral relations, a Seoul official said Friday.
We will implement UCC in entire country, it is ‘Modi ki Guarantee’: Amit Shah
Bhopal, April 26 - Assuring that it is a 'Modi ki Guarantee' (PM Modi's guarantee), Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the government led by the BJP will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country.
India and South Korea hold Disarmament and Non-Proliferation consultations in Seoul
New Delhi, April 26 - India and South Korea held Disarmament and Non-Proliferation consultations in Seoul on Friday, affirming their commitment to further strengthen cooperation as key partners in the Indo-Pacific and Special Strategic Partners with shared values.
Should re-election be held with fresh candidates if NOTA gets a majority? SC issues notice to EC
New Delhi, April 26 - The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission (EC) to frame guidelines or rules, if in any election, all the contesting candidates individually do not surpass NOTA.
Court extends Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody till May 8 in ED case
New Delhi, April 26 - A local court on Friday extended the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia till May 8 in connection with a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the alleged excise
Maha MLA takes MP wife on bike ride to cast vote in Amravati
Amravati (Maharashtra), April 26 - Actress-turned-politician BJP candidate for Amravati (SC) Lok Sabha constituency, Navneet Kaur-Rana knows how to grab eyeballs, not just inside dark cinemas but also in broad daylight.
China’s top diplomat: ‘Negative factors’ up in relationship with US
Beijing, April 26 - On the last day of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, Beijing has warned of a deterioration in relations between the two powers.
Trinamool’s corruption has taken away happiness of 26,000 families, says PM Modi
Kolkata, April 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Mamata government, saying that the massive corruption unleashed by Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has ultimately resulted in the loss of peace and happiness of around 26,000 families in the state.
Kejriwal’s plea tentatively listed on May 6 despite order to list next week, SC told
New Delhi, April 26 - The petition filed by incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and subsequent remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Friday.
SC dismisses pleas seeking mandatory EVM-VVPAT tally
New Delhi, April 26 - The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a batch of petitions seeking mandatory cross-verification of the votes cast in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.
Rahul, Priyanka’s ‘proposed’ visit to Ayodhya evokes sharp reactions from saints
Ayodhya, April 26 - Saints in Ayodhya have reacted strongly amidst reports that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are planning to visit the holy city to offer prayers at the Ram temple.
Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in Odisha, targets Naveen Patnaik-led BJD govt
Bhubaneswar, April 25 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday sounded the poll bugle in Odisha by launching a scathing attack against the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) during a public rally at Sonepur Assembly segment in Balangir Lok Sabha constituency.
India, Japan review progress of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Railway project
New Delhi, April 25 - India and Japan on Thursday reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway (MAHSR) project during the 17th Joint Committee meeting held in an online format.
Muslim community was used as vote bank by Cong but they remained poor: Eknath Shinde
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), April 25 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday criticised the Congress party, saying that the Muslim community was used as a vote bank by the grand old party but the members of the minority
‘INDIA bloc PM post on auction’: Why coalition government does not augur well for India
New Delhi, April 25 - Days after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray expressed views in favour of coalition governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 claimed that the opposition alliance is mulling over a “one year, one PM” formula to resolve