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Omar Abdullah says had Vajpayee been alive, J&K wouldn't be a UT

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the erstwhile state would not have been downgraded to a Union Territory had the road map of former Prime Minister, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee been followed.

Nov 5, 2024

TN BSP chief murder: Police close to arresting absconding accused

The Tamil Nadu Police are reportedly close to apprehending one of the main suspects in the murder case of the BSP state President K. Armstrong.

Nov 5, 2024

ADB approves $311 million loan to update Nepal's power infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday said it approved a loan of $311 million to modernise electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in Nepal.

Nov 5, 2024

ISRO to launch EU's Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December: Dr Jitendra Singh

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union's Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology

Nov 5, 2024

'Don't want to contest any more elections': Sharad Pawar says he wants to hang up boots

Creating shock among the gathering and protests from his supporters, Nationalist Congress Party-SP President Sharad Pawar, indicated that he wants to call it a day in politics.

Nov 5, 2024

UP CM slams JMM leader Alamgir for 'looting' people, likens him to Aurangzeb

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday drew parallels between Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam.

Nov 5, 2024

Kumaraswamy calls FIR against him ridiculous, malicious

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed outrage on Tuesday, calling the FIR filed against him based on a complaint by a senior IPS officer, Lokayukta SIT chief, M. Chandrashekar as "ridiculous and malicious."

Nov 5, 2024

Who is Sanjay Kumar Verma, IPS; EC approves new Maharashtra DGP's appointment

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday approved the appointment of IPS officer Sanjay Kumar Verma as Maharashtra's Director General of Police.

Nov 5, 2024

B'desh wanted more electricity from Tripura as it supplies 50-80 MW daily

Energy-starved Bangladesh wanted at least 250 MW of electricity from Tripura, which is currently supplying 50 to 80 MW electricity to the neighbouring country, top officials said here on Tuesday

Nov 5, 2024

When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?

The outcome of the 2024 US presidential election could be known as early as Wednesday morning, just a few hours after the polling ends on Tuesday. Or it could take days, weeks, and, as it happened in one instance, a month.

Nov 5, 2024

'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.

Nov 5, 2024

The 'Samosa Caucus' in US Congress and who belongs to it

With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are hopes that the 'Samosa Caucus' may grow in numbers over the coming few months.

Nov 5, 2024

US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads beyond Nov 5

Meta has announced to extend ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5.

Nov 5, 2024

Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling it "deeply concerning" during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at Parliament House, Canberra.

Nov 5, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Part of Article 31C

The Supreme Court has upheld the first part of Article 31C of the Constitution, as it was established in the Keshavanada Bharati case. The seven-judge Constitution Bench, after reviewing several past judgments, concluded that the first part of the unamended Article 31C was constitutional and continues to be in force.

Nov 5, 2024