Naveen dismisses Modi's 'conspiracy' charge

Dismissing the ‘concerns’ expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the health of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo said he is in perfect health and has been campaigning in the state for the last one month.

MAMATA RETRACES MODI'S ROADSHOW ROUTE

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massive roadshow for the BJP in Kolkata from Shyambazar 5-point crossing to the house of Swami Vivekananda in Simla Street, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday walked the same stretch to campaign for her Trinamool Congress candidate in the Kolkata North seat.

MCC violation: FIR filed against former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

The election authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday filed an FIR against former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct.

'LANTERN ERA WILL END SOON IN BIHAR': RAJNATH SINGH

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday at tacked the Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), saying lantern (RJD election symbol) is flickering and compared Congress to dinosaurs, saying it would become extinct from Indian politics.

'Kejriwal can do roadshow in 47 degrees but seeking bail on the pretext of ill health'

After the Supreme Court’s Registry refused to accept the request for an urgent hearing of Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for an extension of his interim bail, BJP candidate and Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the Delhi Chief Minister can undertake a roadshow in the national capital’s sweltering 47-degree temperature but is seeking bail on the pretext of ill health.

'400 Paar' has not happened suddenly...': Yogi Adityanath

As the country enters the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday exuded confidence and said that slogans like ‘400 paar’ and ‘phir ek baar Modi Sarkar’ has not happened suddenly but due to changes in the country in the last 10 years.

SHEHZADAS WILL BLAME EVMS AFTER POLL RESULTS: AMIT SHAH

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Sama jwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that they will blame EVMs for their defeat after the Lok Sabha election results are out.

N Korea sends ‘garbage' in balloons to S Korea

In a new move to grapple with its neighbour, North Korea has come up with an idea of using enormous balloons to transport floating sacks of trash containing “filth” across the border.

SC says no to urgent listing of Kejriwal's petition

The Supreme Court’s Registry on Wednesday declined to accept the urgent hearing request of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for the extension of his interim bail by seven days on medical grounds in the Delhi excise policy case.

Citizenship under CAA begins in Bengal, Haryana

Nearly two weeks after the initial distribution of citizenship certificates in the national capital, the process to distribute similar certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, on Wednesday started in West Bengal, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.

52.9° Celsius reading was error in sensor: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the maximum temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius recorded in Delhi’s Mungeshpur on Wednesday was an “error in sensor or local factor”.

HEAT WAVE: DELHI BOILS, NORTH INDIA SWELTERS

Delhi’s primary weather station Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum of 46.8 degrees Celsius

Modi alleges 'plot' behind Naveen's poor health

In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns over Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s health during an election rally in Baripada, Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat.

'Political earthquake' within 6 months of results, warns PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warned that a “major political earthquake” is expected within the next six months beginning June 4, the day of the Lok Sabha election results.

'PAK SUPPORT' FOR KEJRIWAL, RAHUL CALLS FOR PROBE: PM

Today when the big fish are being caught, questions are being raised by vested interests, says Modi on tackling of corruption

Rahul takes a jibe at PM Modi over his 'sent by God' remark

Taking a swipe over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks in a recent TV interview, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that after the election when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will ask Narendra Modi about Adani, he’ll say that it was asked to him by Parmatma.

Around 2,000 people feared buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

Around 2000 people are feared to have been buried by the massive landslide that hit Papua New Guinea, reported CNN, citing the country’s National Disaster Centre.

T20 WC: India strongest side even with injuries, says Eoin Morgan

India’s remarkable reservoir of talent and formidable depth within their squad makes them strong contenders to win the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former England skipper Eoin Morgan.

Praggnanandhaa Norway Chess: beats Alireza in Armageddon

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon game in the first round of Norway Chess tournament here on Tuesday.

THALAPATHY VIJAY CROONS TWO SONGS FOR 'GOAT'

Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja has confirmed that Kollywood star has sung two songs for his upcoming film, GOAT or Greatest Of All Time.

Spain pledges USD 1 billion military aid to Ukraine

Spain has pledged USD 1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion, reported Al Jazeera.

Kajol and Prabhudeva reunite on screen after 27 years

Telugu filmmaker Charan Tej Uppalapati is making his Hindi debut with the high-budget action thriller ‘Maharagni - Queen of Queens.’

UN condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli strike in Rafah, saying that the attack “killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict.” He stated that “horror must stop” and added that there is no safe place in Gaza.

POPE EXTENDS APOLOGIES OVER 'HOMOPHOBIC' SLUR, SAYS VATICAN

Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.

Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake'

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called the country’s strike on a displacement camp in Rafah a “tragic mistake.” He said that Israel is carrying out investigation into the incident, CNN reported.

Delhi Airport drama: Bomb scare on Varanasi flight revealed as hoax

A Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight received a bomb threat at the airport here on Tuesday morning but a search of the aircraft found it to be a hoax, officials said.Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as the 176 passengers onboard the IndiGo flight were evacuated via the emergency exits following the bomb threat.

23 dead, many missing in Mizoram rain, landslides

At least 23 people are dead and more than 18 missing as incessant rains brought by cyclone Remal led to landslides in the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram, said Irene Lalmuanzovi, supervisor in the state’s disaster management department.

HEAVY RAINS IN ASSAM: 2 KILLED, 17 INJURED

Two persons were killed and 17 others injured in separate incidents as heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, as an impact of cyclone Remal, left a trail of destruction in Assam on Tuesday, officials said.

SC refuses urgent hearing Kejriwal's plea for bail extension

The Supreme Court vacation bench on Tuesday refused to allow an urgent hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's application for the extension of his interim bail by seven days on medical grounds in the Delhi excise policy case.

DU LAUNCHES PORTAL FOR ADMISSION TO 71.000 UG SEATS

The portal was also launched for UG admissions to the School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB).