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BJP govt will never change Preamble of Constitution, reservation will remain: Rajnath

The BJP government will never change the Constitution or end reservation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, accusing the Congress of creating “fear psychosis” and resorting to spreading misinformation for “vote bank” politics.

'India adopts stringent norms for max pesticide residues limit in food items'

The government on Sunday asserted that India has one of the most stringent norms for pesticides residues in food items and rejected reports suggesting that food regulator FSSAI allows high level of residues in spices and herbs.

AAP organises walkathon in Rajinder Nagar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a walkathon in Rajinder Nagar with senior party leaders seeking votes and alleged that the ‘Modi washing machine’ is washing away the stains of the corrupt people across the country through collaborating with the BJP.

AAP's Sahiram Pahalwan shares plans, aspirations for South Delhi constituency

Improving road infra & addressing water supply concerns will be my top priorities'

'CM jailed before polls to stifle his voice', says Sunita Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita on Sunday alleged he was jailed before the elections to “stifle” his voice as she urged people to vote against “dictatorship” when the national capital goes to polls later this month.

NCRTC's inaugural EV charging station now functional at Sahibabad RRTS

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) first Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at Sahibabad RRTS station in Ghaziabad has been made operational, a statement said on Sunday.

Greater Noida: Bizman's missing son found dead after four days

A Greater Noida based businessman’s minor son, who went missing on May 1, was found dead in the adjoining Bulandshahr district on Sunday, police officials said.

Leaders across party lines rebuke Poonch terror attack

In a rare show of unity, political figures from various parties have collectively denounced the terrorist assault in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of an Indian Air Force (IAF) member and injuries to four others.

Centre urges states to monitor brain death cases in ICUs to improve organ donation rate

In India, organ donation rate is less than one donor per million people

Israel orders AI Jazeera to close local operation

Al Fazeera to pursue all available legal channels

Campaigning ends for 3rd phase of LS elections across 11 states

The intense campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections’ third phase concluded on Sunday, marking the end of a heated contest between the NDA, led by the BJP, and the INDIA bloc.

Abduction case: HD Revanna remanded to police custody till May 8

H D Revanna, a prominent leader of the JD(S) party and MLA, has been remanded to police custody until May 8 by a city court following allegations of kidnapping and unlawful confinement of a woman.

CJI calls for int'l collaboration to combat juvenile cybercrimes

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said juvenile justice systems must adapt by enhancing international cooperation and sharing best practices to tackle growing transnational digital crimes involving minors, amidst the rapid evolution of technology.

'Google's preeminence as internet search engine an illegal monopoly'

Google’s preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyers argued at the closings of a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit.

Ahead of LS polls, 1 IAF soldier killed, four injured in Poonch terror attack

One soldier was killed and four were injured as terrorists ambushed an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday, three weeks ahead of polling in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency.

Striking deals to end campus pro-Palestinian protests in US

Fending off the possible disruptions of the final examination as well as the graduation ceremonies

No impact player rule in T20 WC will force captains to think tactically: Starc

The IPL this year has been particularly high-scoring with totals in excess of 250 being notched up at least on three instances

Mumbai bag second ISL title with 3-1 win over Mohun Bagan

Bipin Singh came to haunt Mohun Bagan once again as a gritty Mumbai City FC rode on the midfielder’s strike to secure a stunning 3-1 comeback win and grab the ISL title for a second time in front of a partisan Salt Lake Stadium crowd here on Saturday.

CSK eye payback in second successive clash against PBKS

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will look to set their house in order and get back to winning ways when they face an upbeat yet unpredictable Punjab Kings for the second time in a row in the IPL here Sunday.

Gaza truce talks between Hamas and Israel advance in Cairo

A delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was in Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “noticeable progress” in ongoing cease-fire talks with Israel while an Israeli official downplayed the prospects for a full end to the war.

AAP victory will spark Maoist resurgence, warns Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday called AAP an “urban Naxal party” and said Maoist menace would raise its head in the region if the Opposition candidate wins from Valsad Lok Sabha seat.

Modi stoking fear in Hindus to remain in power: Abdullah

Veteran leader condemns PM’s tactics, accuses him of fostering hatred and lies for political gain

'Shaken by surgical strikes, Pak wants Cong 'Shehzada' as PM'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted his government’s surgical and air strikes had shaken Pakistan, and the neighbouring country’s leaders are now praying that the Congress “shehzada” becomes India’s PM.

'Canada incidents mostly due to their internal politics'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India.

Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy charges to FIR

Criminal conspiracy charges have been added to the FIR registered in connection with the doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech, the Delhi Police said on Saturday, a day after it arrested a national coordinator of the Congress’ social media team.

Kejriwal, his wife Sunita, Sisodia, Jain feature in AAP's list of star campaigners

Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi and Haryana, featuring party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in judicial custody and his wife Sunita Kejriwal.

Ex-Delhi Cong leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely join BJP

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh.

AAP candidates from 3 seats in Delhi file nominations, party asserts victory

AAP candidates from East Delhi, New Delhi and West Delhi Lok Sabha seats filed their nomination papers amid fanfare and in the presence of senior party leaders on Saturday.

Air India cuts cabin baggage allowance to 15 kg for lowest economy segment on domestic flights

Loss-making Air India has reduced the free cabin baggage allowance to 15 kilogram from 20 kilogram for the lowest economy fare segment on domestic flights.

Govt lifts ban on onion exports, imposes $550/tonne export price

The government has also imposed a 40 per cent export duty