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Pradeep Bhandari confident of BJP's win in J&K, Haryana, dismisses exit polls

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari confident of winning in J&K, Haryana assembly elections

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari expressed confidence in the party's victory in the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assembly elections, as the counting of votes commenced

Oct 8, 2024

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Tuesday dismissed Congress' claims of winning in Jammu and Kashmir and remarked that BJP will form the government and leave Congress disappointed again.

Oct 8, 2024

Hunger strike by junior doctors enters 4th day

RG Kar protest: Doctors' hunger strike enters 4th day, mega rally announced

The fast-unto-death protest of seven junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, over the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the fourth day

Oct 8, 2024

NC-Congress alliance crosses halfway mark in J&K, show early trends

The NC-Congress alliance has crossed the halfway mark and was leading on 48 seats, as per early trends.

Oct 8, 2024

BJP throws up surprise in Haryana, early trends show easy win

The BJP was leading in early trends in Haryana after an initial neck-and-neck fight as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) data.

Oct 8, 2024

Those against dynastic politics shouldn't have fielded relatives: Omar Abdullah

Counting of votes begins for all 90 Assembly seats in J&K

As people of J&K await the results, the counting of votes started for all the 90 Assembly constituencies in 20 districts

Oct 8, 2024

Tripura: One killed, 17 injured in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection

At least one person was killed and 17, including 15 cops were injured, in northern Tripura's Kadamtala.

Oct 8, 2024

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

Instructions have been given to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of any rumours related to the counting.

Oct 7, 2024

Give me 50 Assembly seats, will resolve Kashmir issue, says Engineer Rashid

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Asking political parties to delay the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid said that his party is ready to collaborate with any party to achieve the target of statehood.

Oct 7, 2024

LS Poll: Haryana witnesses 31% voting by noon

Haryana: BJP, Congress confident of victory ahead of ballot counting

A day ahead of the counting of ballots in the polling for the 90-member Haryana Assembly elections conducted in a single phase on October 5, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as its principal opposition Congress sounded confident of their respective victories.

Oct 7, 2024

New India-UAE bilateral treaty to ensure continuity of investment protection: Centre

India-UAE Investment Treaty: A New Era of Economic Cooperation

India and the UAE have enforced a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to ensure investment protection. The UAE is a significant contributor to India's FDI, and India has also made substantial investments in the UAE.

Oct 7, 2024

Land-for-job scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, sons

In a major relief to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his two sons, a court here on Monday granted them bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land-for-job scam.

Oct 7, 2024

Rs 2,000 crore WazirX hack: Govt probe on as millions of users seek refunds

WazirX's $234M Cyber Heist: A Deep Dive into the Aftermath

The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has been hit by a colossal cyber theft, with losses amounting to a staggering Rs 2,000 crore (approximately $234 million). The incident, which transpired in July 2024, has left millions of users in a state of limbo as they anxiously await the refund of their digital assets.

Oct 7, 2024

Maldives President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Oct 7, 2024

One killed in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection in Tripura

At least one person was killed and 17, including 15 cops were injured, in northern Tripura's Kadamtala, where police opened fire in the air and resorted to lathi charge to disperse the mob after two religious communities clashed over the collection of Durga Puja donations, officials said on Monday.

Oct 7, 2024