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This election is about making India a developed nation: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dubbed the Congress a vine which has no roots or branches and sucks dry those who support it and asked people to be wary of the opposition alliance in realizing the goals of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Maharashtra’.

Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women’s Champions League SI's

Chelsea and PSG have never won the Champions League or UEFA Cup

PE/VC investnents fall marginally in March quarter of FY24: Report

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds have declined by 1 per cent year-on-year to 13.5 billion in the March 2024 quarter, according to a report.

RBI: Need to preserve success on inflation control on durable basis

According to the minutes, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth prospects of Indian economy in 2024-25 look bright

India a standout performer amidst sluggish global growth: Seth to WB committee

‘India grew above 8% for three consecutive quarters of FY24, reaffirming its position as a standout performer amidst sluggish global growth trends’

Election year: IMF applauds India for maintaining fiscal discipline

The International Monetary Fund has applauded India for maintaining fiscal discipline in an election year, saying that the Indian economy is doing well and continues to be the world’s bright spot.

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe Nestle Cerelac baby cereals’ composition

‘As per news reports, a Switzerland-based organisation has published areport highlighting Nestle’s manufacturing practices in India’

3 dead amid heavy flooding caused by record rain in UAE

More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated on Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.

12 jurors have been picked for Trump's hush money trial

A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, and the court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors.

G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

Termination of services without disciplinary enquiry breaches justice principles, rules SC

The respondents argued that the appellant’s appointment was invalid due to insufficient qualifications and therefore justified the termination’

Punjab CEO interacts with voters in FB live session

In a first of-its-kind initiative to sensitize voters and gather their suggestions to make the electoral process more efficient and transparent in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C held a Facebook live session, Talk to your CEO Punjab with the people of Punjab on Friday.

Implead complainants in plea to stav probes, SC tells Ramdev

IMA chapters in Patna and Raipur lodged complaints against Ramdev, alleging his remarks could harm Covid control efforts

In a first, people of Andaman’s vulnerable Shompen tribe vote

UT records high voter turnout; total voter count in Andaman and Nicobar includes 39 Great Andamanese, 68 Onge, and 98 Shompen tribe members

Railways to operate highest ever summer train trips to manage surge

The Railway Ministry will operate 43 per cent more train trips this summer as compared to the last year to ensure that more passengers can travel to their desired destinations.

Film of do shehzade’ already rejected by people: Modt’s dig at Rahul, Akhilesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday, saying the shooting of the film \"do shehzade ki jodi\" is on, but it has already been rejected by people.

Manipur records over 68% voter turnout amidst incidents of gun fires, EVM damage, booth capturing

Incidents of firing, intimidation, destruction of EVMS at some polling booths and allegations of booth capturing were reported from conflict-hit Manipur that recorded a turnout of over 68 per cent in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on Friday.

Open Mohabbat ki Dukaan’ by defeating hatred: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader urges voters as the polling begins in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday

65.29% voter turnout in Bastar; CRPF man killed, officer injured

‘However, the turnout figure may go up as the final data from several booths was yet to arrive’

India delivers first batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines

India on Friday delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, in reflection of the growing military ties between the two countries amid China's military muscle-flexing in the South China Sea.

SC: Use of children in pornographic materials matter of serious concern

A child watching porn may not be an offence but children being used in pornography is a matter of \"serious\" concern and may be an offence, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

LS polls: TN records 72.09% voter turnout

Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 72.09 percent in the Lok Sabha polls held in a single phase on Friday with no major untoward incidents.

People have rallied around PM Modi for strong, decisive govt: BJP

The Election Commission on Friday said an aggregate 60.03 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase one of the Lok Sabha polls. Polling took place in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven-phase elections

'AAP's allegation completely false'

The BJP on Friday dismissed as \"completely false\" the Aam Aadmi Party's allegation of a plot to kill Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail, and said the party should refrain from making such \"sensational statements\".

Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of Hindu saints and seers at IGI stadium on Apr 21

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in the national Capital, the Delhi BJP will host a mega conclave of Hindu priests, saints and seers to celebrate the Hindu new year and construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, at the IGI stadium on Sunday, party leaders said.

LS polls: Police chalk out strategy to step up security, border surveillance

An inter-state coordination meeting of police chiefs was held to discuss security arrangements and border surveillance in view of the Lok Sabha elections in the national capital, officials said on Friday.

CM not being given insulin in jail, ED lying on his diet chart, says AAP

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Sanjay Singh, in a scathing press conference, accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and jail administration of endangering the life of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by the Modi government.

Delhi Police granted metro access with weapons during emergency

In a first, the Delhi Police personnel equipped with weapons will be seen travelling on metro trains during emergency situations, aimed at circumventing traffic congestion and ensuring swift arrival at critical locations, officials revealed on Friday to official.

Juvenile and 4 others held for beating minor boy to death in Narela

'They forcibly abducted him and took him on a motorcycle to an agricultural land in Lampur village, where they beat him to death. The victim sustained multiple injuries all over his body,' the DCP said

Noida International Airport conducts 1st calibration flight

The Noida International Airport conducted it's first calibration flight test, said officials on Friday.