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ECI changes dates for by-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP rescheduled to Nov 20

In a significant development ahead of by-polls, the Election Commission of India on Monday rescheduled the polling dates in three states – Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 4, 2024

IPS officer Rashmi Shukla hogged headlines for illegal phone tapping of Oppn leaders

A 1998 batch IPS officer, Rashmi Shukla, who was accused by the Opposition of having proximity to the Mahayuti, hogged the headlines during her tenure as the state Intelligence chief and Pune Police Commissioner for illegal phone tapping during the BJP-led rule between 2015 and 2019.

Nov 4, 2024

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

Nov 4, 2024

PDS slips in Bengal will now give details of Centre-state share in food subsidy

The Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries in West Bengal will get to know of the Centre's and the state's share in food subsidy every time they visit the ration shops to purchase their quotas of food items.

Nov 4, 2024

RG Kar protest: 80 bodies together form 'Abhaya Manch' to continue movement

As many as 80 different associations have united to create a platform christened 'Abhaya Manch' to continue the protests after the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August.

Nov 4, 2024

SC relaxes bail condition of journalist Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an application filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to record his presence at the local police station every week in a UAPA case.

Nov 4, 2024

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

Nov 4, 2024

TN: ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle, will commence excavation work soon at Amoor, a protected site near Thiruporur in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district.

Nov 4, 2024

K'taka has become safer for religious fanatics: BJP

Karnataka BJP staged a state-wide protest condemning the state government's move to issue notices to farmers across the state claiming the ownership of their land to the Waqf board and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Nov 4, 2024

Stopping horse trading becomes impossible if Centre supports it: Kamal Nath

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday accused the BJP of indulging in 'horse trading' and 'toppling' of elected governments in the states, saying that stopping horse trading becomes impossible if the Centre supports it.

Nov 4, 2024

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Almora bus mishap; Centre, state govts announce ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the bus accident victims, who lost their lives in a tragic road mishap in Almora.

Nov 4, 2024

Cong leaders condemn attack on Hindus at temple in Canada

Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari, Tariq Anwar and Ajay Rai condemned the attack at Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada was targeted by alleged Khalistani supporters in Brampton and questioned the foreign policy of the Centre.

Nov 4, 2024

Karnataka bans glass-coated string for flying kites

Karnataka government has banned the use of metal or glass-coated string or manja for flying kites to curb harm to humans, birds, and the environment.

Nov 4, 2024

J&K Lieutenant Governor Hails Landmark Assembly Elections as 'Milestone' in Democracy Restoration

While addressing the first session of the newly elected J&K Assembly, Manoj Sinha promises restoration of statehood. He emphasizes economic reforms and the completion of power projects.

Nov 4, 2024

Waqf row: Notices were not withdrawn out of fear of BJP, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday maintained that the state government's decision a few days ago to withdraw notices issued to farmers by the Waqf Board, claiming ownership of their lands, was not taken out of fear of the BJP organising statewide protests.

Nov 4, 2024