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Voters' names being deleted, says AAP; won't allow bogus voting: BJP

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, on Tuesday renewed his party's attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly getting AAP supporters' names deleted from the electoral rolls in the national Capital, while the BJP vowed not to allow 'bogus voting' in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Dec 10, 2024

ED initiates restitution of assets in Mehul Choksi case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in collaboration with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and ICICI Bank, has started restitution of properties linked to the Mehul Choksi bank fraud case, as part of its efforts to ensure that seized and attached assets are returned to rightful owners and victims of money laundering while enabling financial institutions to monetise these assets.

Dec 10, 2024

Iltija Mufti's remark on "Hindutva" triggers nationwide debate; police complaints filed

Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, has ignited controversy with her remarks on Hindutva, dubbing it a "disease" and claiming it tarnishes the name of Lord Rama.

Dec 10, 2024

J&K govt reviews reservation policies; forms 3-member Cabinet Sub-Committee

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has officially constituted a three-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to review reservation policies in the Union Territory. The Committee, supported by the Social Welfare Department, will submit its findings to the Council of Ministers.

Dec 10, 2024

Centre brought Rohingyas to J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Former J&K Chief Minister and President of the ruling National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday that Rohingyas were brought to Jammu by the Central government and providing them basic amenities was the responsibility of the J&K government.

Dec 10, 2024

Seven killed in major road accident in Hathras; CM Yogi expresses grief

At least seven people lost their lives in a major road accident near Jaitpur village on the Bareilly-Mathura road in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Kejriwal has 'destroyed' Delhi, say locals on 'Sheesh Mahal' row

Delhi residents have criticised AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the BJP released a video of his former official residence, what the party refers to as 'Sheesh Mahal'.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna shared close bond with us, says RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them.

Dec 10, 2024

NDA leaders slam Lalu Prasad for objectionable remark against Nitish Kumar

The NDA leaders slammed RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday for his objectionable remark against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his proposed 'Mahila Samvad Yatra'.

Dec 10, 2024

'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad HC judge

The Supreme Court said it has taken note of the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

Dec 10, 2024

PM Modi could soon embark on a historic visit to Kuwait

Enhancing ongoing close cooperation and solid partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit Kuwait in what would be the first visit by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country

Dec 10, 2024

President Murmu spotlights cybercrimes, climate change as threats to human rights

Addressing the Human Rights Day celebrations organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the growing challenges posed by cybercrimes and climate change to human rights.

Dec 10, 2024

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar

The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper house.

Dec 10, 2024

Fake call centre racket busted in Kolkata, 19 arrested

Kolkata Police have busted a major call centre racket in the state capital after arresting 19 people, said officials on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Ivy League engineer, computer game developer charged with killing CEO of health insurer

A highly talented Ivy League-educated computer game developer with engineering degrees has been charged with murdering the CEO of the largest US health insurance company, ending a six-day manhunt.

Dec 10, 2024