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BJP MPs from Delhi call on L-G

Water shortage crisis in city and various other issues were discussed in the meeting

BJP's win in Thrissur, rise in vote share in other seats mark political shift: Analysts

The BJP’s sterling performance in Kerala, winning from Thrissur and increasing its vote share in many constituencies in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, clearly indicates a shift in the political landscape of the southern state, say noted political analysts.

Model code of conduct lifted ,says Election Commission

The model code of conduct that came into force on March 16 with the announcement of the Lok Sabha election has been lifted.

Release 137 cusecs surplus water for Delhi: Top court to Himachal

The acute shortage of drinking water has become an “existential problem” in Delhi, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday and directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to the national Capital on Friday and Haryana to facilitate its flow.

Delhi Police urges tech solutions to tackle counterfeiting and unlicensed hotels

The Delhi police called for a concerted effort by all stakeholders to tackle the issue of counterfeiting and unlicensed hotels in the digital era, with the use of emerging technologies like blockchain and biometrics.

Noida & Gzb: AC short circuit sparks major fires

A massive fire broke out in an apartment of a highrise society in Sector 117 of Noida due to a sudden blast in the air conditioner on Wednesday night.

Noida Authority orders property attachment over pending dues

The Noida Authority has ordered the attachment of properties of realty group Aims Max Gardenia (AMG) over pending dues of Rs 2,409.77 crore against two land allotments in the city, officials said on Thursday.

Tihar Jail violence: Prisoner stabbed in ongoing gang feud

The war between Tillu Tajpuriya and Gogi gangs took another victim, when a prisoner was stabbed in a fight that broke out inside the Tihar Jail Number 3, according to police.

Delhi ACB uncovers illegal operations in four hospitals

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of Delhi has found four private hospitals allegedly running illegally and 40 others with several discrepancies in its probe into the registration and regulatory management of all private medical facilities running in the city, officials said on Thursday.

SpaceX's mega rocket makes its 4th test flight

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket blasted off from Texas on Thursday, the fourth test flight for the spaceship that NASA and Elon Musk are counting on to get humanity to the moon and Mars.

BJP cheated people, did politics in name of Lord Ram: Faizabad MP

Newly elected Samajwadi Party MP from Faizabad, Awadhesh Prasad, criticised the BJP on Thursday, claiming the party is not the \"true\" follower of Lord Ram and accusing it of exploiting his name for political gain and deceiving the public.

JD(U), LJP demand review of Agnipath scheme

In the first indication that the Modi 3.0 government at the Centre could be different from the first two of 2014 and 2019, NDA ally Janata Dal (U) has fired the first salvo, saying the party will seek a review of the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces.

EC: 65.79% turnout recorded in LS polls, excludes postal ballots

The Election Commission announced on Thursday that the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 65.79 per cent, though this figure may change as it does not yet include postal ballots.

Amid hectic parleys, efforts on to form new government

All eyes are on NDA’s meeting on Friday where Prime Ministerial candidate for new government is expected to be formally nominated

Rahul demands JPC probe in alleged stocks crash 'scam' around exit polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of being “directly involved” in what he termed as the “largest stock market scam”.

Noida's elevated road reopens after resurfacing and repairs

In a bid to benefit commuters and enhance their driving experience, the Noida’s elevated road which is considered as one of the city’s main arteries has been repaired, resurfaced and opened once again for the public after being partially closed for nearly a week, said officials.

Akhilesh Yadav spearheads INDIA's rise in UP, outperforms BJP in key seats

BjP loses from Faizabad, the seat of Ayodhya Ram Temple

'I'm the first Jaideep Ahlawat'

The Paatal Lok’ star said that acting aspirants should quit complaining about nepotism

Coco Gauff reaches French Open semi-finals in doubles; Paolini, Bopanna-Ebden duo advance

Coco Gauff reached the French Open semi-finals in doubles on Wednesday, a day after getting that far in singles.

India open T20 WC campaign with eight-wicket win over Ireland

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s freak upper arm injury came as a dampener but India’s four-pronged pace attack was too deadly for an out-of-depth Ireland during a walk-in-the park eight-wicket victory in their opening game of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.

Slim majority for BJP poses challenges to reforms agenda, say Rating agencies

Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Ratings speak about implication of Modi-led BFP losing its majority

Coal India's contribution to govt exchequer drops 2.2% to Rs 9,560 crore in April-May

Total levies paid to the government in May went up to Rs 4,763.20 crore from Rs 4,716.5 crore paid in the corresponding month of FY23

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams flies to space for 3rd time

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams flew to space for the third time on Wednesday along with a colleague, scripting history as the first members aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on a 25-hour flight to the International Space Station.

Israel bombs Gaza as mediators to discuss truce-hostage plan

Israel’s military pounded central Gaza with heavy air strikes on Wednesday as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators planned to resume talks on a truce and hostage release deal.

LS poll results big mandate against Modi, says Congress

Modi boasts about third term despite fewer seats, says Ramesh

Assam flood situation improves, but 2.5L people still suffering

The flood situation in Assam improved on Wednesday although one more person lost his life due to drowning, while nearly 2.5 lakh people were still reeling under the deluge across eight districts, an official bulletin said.

Uttarkashi: Nine members of trekking team die

Nine members of a trekking team have died while six have survived after being trapped due to severe weather conditions on their way to Sahastra Tal in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, according to the IAF which carried out a rescue operation on Wednesday.

Former CMs, film stars among 280 first-term members of Lok Sabha

Uttar Pradesh has 45 new members, including actor Arun Govil

Overcoming split in NCP, new symbol challenge, Sr Pawar bags right to blow own 'trumpet'

Despite suffering a politically debilitating split in the NCP last year, veteran leader Sharad Pawar led from the front in the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, where his party won eight of the 10 seats it contested, cementing his position as the tallest politician in the state.

Odisha Assembly polls: Patnaik resigns as CM after BJD's defeat

Marking the end of his 24-year-rule in Odisha, BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday resigned from the post of the chief minister after the defeat of his party in the Assembly elections in the state.