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Kapil Sibal slams Election Commission for not sending notice to Modi, calls it helpless puppet

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said the Election Commission seeking a response from the BJP instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the opposition charge that he gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan showed that it is a \"helpless puppet\".

Cong will continue with campaign on greater use of VVPATs: Ramesh

The Congress will continue with its political campaign on greater use of VVPATS to increase public trust in the electoral process, the party said on Friday after the Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs.

SC verdict on EVM tight slap to Cong-led Oppn: PM Modi in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Supreme Court judgment on Electronic Voting Machines was a \"tight slap\" to the Congress-led opposition which must \"apologise\" for committing the \"sin\" of creating distrust against EVMS.

About 69% turnout recorded in Karnataka's first phase of polling

Voting was held on Friday for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, in 14 constituencies, with an estimated over 69 per cent turnout, as the Congress and BJP locked horns again on the electoral battleground in less than a year.

Lok Sabha polls: Kerala records 70.22% turnout

Despite heightened political fervour and anticipation about the general elections for the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, the process concluded on Friday with a notable decrease in voter turnout, as the figure stands at 70.22 per cent.

'PM is scared, may even shed tears on stage': Rahul's fresh salvo at Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his attack on the grand old party, saying he is scared and may even shed tears on the stage.

'Anti-Dalit': House adjourned as AAP, BJP raise slogans against each other

The AAP and BJP on Friday traded allegations over the postponement of Mayoral polls, accusing each other of being anti-Dalit, following an uproar in the MCD House meeting that was adjourned amid heavy sloganeering.

City sees hottest day this summer as mercury crosses 40°C mark

Weather experienced a sudden change in the evening, with parts of Delhi witnessing some drizzling

Delhi HC raises concerns over 'grim' state of District Courts' record rooms

The Delhi High Court has observed that the situation of the district courts’ record rooms where case documents are kept, is “grim” and the process of weeding out the records needs to be done expeditiously besides being monitored on a regular basis.

Massive parking tender fraud uncovered in South Delhi

A major scam involving the allocation of parking tenders has come to light in Delhi, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s RP Cell (Profitable Project Department) allegedly flouting regulations to award tenders.

Spiderman takes Spiderwoman on. a bike ride, both arrested

As per police, the rider was seen in the video performing dangerous stunts on a bike with his friend, both without helmets. The bike was also lacking a number plate

US safe country, cares deeply for well-being of Indian students: Envoy

Ambassador Eric Garcetti emphasised the United States' commitment to the safety and well-being of Indian students during his interview to PTI at the American Center on Friday.

Indian-origin student arrested, barred from US varsity for anti-Israel protests

An Indian-origin female student studying at the prestigious Princeton University is among two students who have been arrested and barred from the campus for staging pro-Palestine protests on the campus.

MoE asks CBSE to work out logistics for board exams twice a year

In a significant shift from traditional practices, the Ministry of Education has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to devise a strategy for conducting board examinations biannually starting from the academic year 2025-26.

Sunita Kejriwal to lead AAP’s nationwide Lok Sabha campaign

To hold roadshows for AAP candidates in East West Delhi seats on weekend

Surat LS candidate whose nomination form was rejected suspended from Cong

The Congress party has imposed a six-year suspension on its Surat Lok Sabha candidate, Nilesh Kumbhani, following the rejection of his nomination due to alleged discrepancies.

SC junks plea for 100% EVM-VVPAT matching, allows verification of 5% EVMS on complaints

Says giving physical access to VVPAT slips to voters problematic, impractical; junks plea for paper ballot revival

Nearly 61% turnout recorded in phase 2

KC says polling is now complete in 14 states and Union Territories

Rajiv Scrapped 'Inheritance Law' To Save His Property: PM Attacks Cong In MP

Congress' Shahzade Is Naamdar And We Are Kaamdar, Says PM

Israel-Gaza War: Five Dead After Israel Strikes In Rafah

Ship Comes Under Attack In Gulf

I was compared to a dog: Aayush Sharma

He heard cruel comments like 'Salman Khan should have launched a dog instead' of him

Patidar, spinners help RCB snap six-match losing streak

RCB BEAT SRH BY 35 RUNS

ITC plans to open more hotels overseas, says CMD Sanjiv Puri

Besides the hotels, ITC will look for opportunities to expand presence of FMCG & other verticals in new overseas markets as well

'Resilient economy, price stability to support India's growth story'

Overall, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with positive assessments of the growth outlook for current financial year

Vedanta posts Q4 net profit of ₹1,369 crore

Anil Agarwal led Vedanta Ltd on Thursday reported a 27.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,369 crore for the March quarter on account of a one-time impairment of Tuticorin asset.

IndiGo places firm order for 30 wide-body A350-900 aircraft

The airline will also have the option to purchase 70 more such aircraft

Twins ace IIT JEE Main 2024: Aarav scores 100, Aarush 99.65

The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently declared the results of the JEE Main 2024 session 2 on April 24. Among the candidates who appeared for the exam, an impressive total of 56 individuals achieved a perfect score. Notably, Nilkrishna Gajare from Maharashtra emerged as the topper of the exam.

LS polls expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh cr in 2024, say experts

PEGGED AS COSTLIEST EVER

BJP's Kerala drive, Maha ambition on test amid soaring political temperature

AHEAD OF SECOND PHASE POLLS

Raised this matter with Iranian authorities: MEA on Kashmir issue in Pak-Iran joint statement

In the wake of Kashmir issue finding its way into a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan, India on Thursday said it has \"raised this matter with the Iranian authorities\".