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ED claims on evidence destruction 'baseless', arrest 'politically motivated': Delhi CM Kejriwal to SC

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court in response to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) submissions, wherein the probe agency had claimed that a total of over 170 mobile phones were changed/destroyed by accused with others during the period of alleged excise policy scam.

Apr 27, 2024

'Wait for few days...', Kharge keeps suspense over Congress candidates in Amethi, Raebareli

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge kept suspense over party candidates in Amethi and Raebareli while defending Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad in Kerala.

Apr 27, 2024

Case filed against Tejasvi Surya for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'

A case has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency Tejasvi Surya for apparently seeking votes on religious grounds, an official said on Friday.

Apr 27, 2024

Two UP professors suspended, passed students who wrote 'Jai Shri Ram' in answer sheets

RTI revealed students who included slogans such as "Jai Shri Ram" and the names of cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya on their answer sheets were awarded passing grades or marks exceeding 50 percent.

Apr 27, 2024

Omar, Mehbooba suspect conspiracy in demand of delaying polling for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

After some political parties approached the Election Commission of India to delay polling on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, the poll panel sought a detailed report from the J&K government.

Apr 27, 2024

Notice issued to Mehbooba for involving school-going children in party's election campaign

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights takes suo-moto cognizance of a viral picture in which some students carry flags of PDP.

Apr 27, 2024

Best Road Safety Project of the Year Award Presented to SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd. at the 2024 Indian Social Impact Awards

Nirantar Seva, a collaborative effort undertaken in association with SBI Foundation, aims to fortify road safety measures.

Apr 26, 2024

In 24-hour-long gun-battle two terrorists killed in north Kashmir's Baramulla district

After the beginning of electioneering in Kashmir Valley, terrorists started their activities to sabotage the democratic process by terrorizing people.

Apr 26, 2024

Should re-election be held with fresh candidates if NOTA gets a majority? SC issues notice to EC

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.

Apr 26, 2024

Karnataka records 22.34 pc voting in first 4 hours

The voter turnout for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka on Friday in the first four hours (till 11.30 a.m.) was recorded at 22.34 per cent, according to an official statement by the Election Commission of India. The voting commenced at 7 a.m.

Apr 26, 2024

BJP planning to abolish reservations by 2025, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made startling allegations, suggesting that the BJP has plans to abolish reservations for marginalized communities by 2025, coinciding with RSS's completion of 100 years.

Apr 26, 2024

2nd Phase of LS Poll kicks off, voting for 88 seats begins with Congress manifesto taking centre-stage

Out of 88 seats, 56 are currently held by the NDA, 47 of which have sitting BJP members of Parliament; 23 seats are held by the members of the Opposition alliance INDIA, 17 of which are with the Congress, and 6 others.

Apr 26, 2024

SC backs working mothers; two-year-childcare leave & 180-day maternity leave Constitutional right of women [details]

Taking note of the fact that the denial of such leaves amounts to unequal working conditions for women, the Supreme Court bench said that the denial also tantamount to forcing women to resign from their jobs.

Apr 25, 2024

Neha murder case: Trying to get stringent punishment for killer, says K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated in Bidar on Thursday that he has spoken to the Public Prosecutor and police regarding ensuring stringent punishment to the accused in MCA student Neha Hiremath's murder case.

Apr 25, 2024

PDP to go solo in three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir, as Congress supports NC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently. The party intends to field candidates across all three parliamentary seats in the Kashmir valley

Apr 25, 2024