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AAP's nationwide rally: Upholding democracy on Ambedkar Jayanti

On the occasion of Dr BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rallied across the nation, pledging to safeguard the Constitution and combat dictatorship under the banner of “Samvidhan Bachao, Tanashahi Hatao” (Save Democracy, Remove Dictatorship).

Notorious carjacker in police net

Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a notorious carjacker following a brief exchange of gunfire in South-West Delhi’s Lado Sarai area.

Minor girl stabs neighbour to death over water dispute

The Delhi Police on Sunday apprehended a 15-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing a neighbour to death in a fight over water from a common tap in the Delhi’s Farsh Bazar area, an officer said.

Delhi Police busts burglary ring and recover stolen jewellery worth ₹45L

The Delhi Police has arrested thieves with the recovery of the stolen jewellery worth Rs 45 lakh. The police responded to a complaint registered at Bhajanpura Police Station in NorthEast Delhi.

Second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives

President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives confirmed the departure of the second group of Indian military staff overseeing a helicopter donated by India. Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, emphasised that foreign diplomats in Male have no authority over him, stating that the power ultimately belongs to the people.

Lok Sabha polls: Demand for private jets, choppers jumps up to 40%; operators may rake in more profit

As the Lok Sabha elections approach, political figures and party delegates are extensively touring the nation, leading to a significant 40 percent surge in the demand for chartered aircraft and helicopters.

Firing outside actor Salman Khan's home in Mumbai; security stepped up

Two motorbike-borne unidentified persons opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house here early Sunday morning leading the police to enhance security around his residence and launch a search for the accused, an official said.

SP's fresh list of candidates prioritises caste representation

The Samajwadi Party (SP) announced a new list of candidates on Sunday, showcasing a deliberate emphasis on caste balance by ensuring representation for Dalits and backward communities.

Cong releases list with 10 names for Delhi, Punjab; fields Kanhaiya, Channi

The Congress on Sunday unveiled a new roster of 10 nominees for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Punjab. The list includes Charanjit Singh Channi, the ex-Chief Minister of Punjab, who will run for the Jalandhar-SC seat.

Indian student shot dead in his car in Canada's Vancouver

A 24-year-old Indian man who went to Canada in 2022 to pursue higher education was shot dead in his car in Vancouver city, police said on Sunday.

BJP unveils 'Sankalp Patra', promises UCC, 'One Nation, One Poll' and more

Healthcare and social welfare take centre stage

World cannot afford another war: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the “serious escalation” caused by the large-scale attack on Israel by Iran, cautioning that neither the region nor the world can afford another war.

India expresses concern over Iran-Israel hostilities, urges for swift de-escalation

EAM fFaishankar speaks to Israeli, Iranian counterparts

Iran launches hundreds of missiles, drones in 1st direct attack on Israel

TEL AVIV HAILS SUCCESS' IN BLOCKING 99% OF THE ATTACK

Cong will get more seats than in 2019 elections: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday asserted that his party would get more seats in the ensuing elections than in 2019 and predicted that the INDIA bloc would secure a resounding victory in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Subsidies on power, water, bus fare to stay, says Delhi L-G; AAP calls it Kejriwal's victory

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday said electricity, water and bus fare subsidies will continue in Delhi as these schemes do not belong to any party and asked people not to pay attention to statements from “vested political interests” that the schemes will be stopped as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in jail.

Govt asks e-comm firms to remove drinks, beverages from 'health drinks'

On April 2, FSSAI directed all e-commerce FBOs to ensure appropriate categorisation of food products

'Ruturaj Gaikwad cut from same cloth as MS Dhoni, unfair to term his batting slow'

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is cut from the same cloth as MS Dhoni and it is unfair to term the former “slow” while batting, said head coach Stephen Fleming here on Saturday.

Iga Swiatek leads Poland to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals

No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek clinched a berth for Poland in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by defeating Switzerland’s Celine Naef 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to take an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five-match qualifying round.

KKR seek home comfort against depleted Lucknow Super Giants

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will seek home comfort in their bid to return to winning ways when they face a depleted Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.

MS Dhoni in spotlight as CSK & MI resume rivalry in new era

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time ever as a non-captain of the CSK, potentially in his last IPL season

'At least 10 killed in shelling in Russian-occupied Ukraine'

A local Kremlin-installed official blamed Ukraine on Saturday for a shelling that killed 10 people, including children, in a Russian-occupied town in the southern Zaporizhzhia region the previous day.

Garhwal voters laud BJP's 'pro-women' schemes, flag delay in rehabilitating victims

The passage of the women’s reservation bill and the “prowomen” schemes might help the BJP’s fortunes, but the delay in rehabilitating victims of the Chamoli disaster is concerning, women voters in Uttrakhand’s Garhwal region have said.

Militants kidnap, kill 11 in Pak's Balochistan province

At least 11 people, nine of them from Punjab province, were shot dead by militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan in two separate incidents, authorities said on Saturday, in the latest terror attack in the restive region.

Congress party now looking like 'Bigg Boss' house: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh being welcomed by Chhattisgarh BJP President Kiran Singh Deo on his arrival, at the Jagdalpur Airport in Bastar district, on Saturday

Congress fighting for 'abki baar, 40 paar': Anurag Thakur

‘Congress leaders are leaving in droves for the BJP due to the  spectacular performance of the BJP-led NDA government’

'Cong to conduct caste census if voted to power at Centre'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said if his party is voted to power at the Centre, it will immediately conduct a caste census in the country.

Court modifies bail condition of ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan

In a big relief to former Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, a Delhi court has modified her bail condition in the case involving larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi communal riots and allowed her to move across the country with the prior permission of the court.

Indian Army marks 4 decades of presence in Siachen glacier

The induction of heavy-lift helicopters and logistic drones, deployment of all-terrain vehicles and laying of an extensive network of tracks are among a host of measures that have enhanced India’s combat prowess in Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, officials said on Saturday.

EAM's remark on China akin to giving it clean chit: Congress

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Narendra Modi government on the issue of Chinese transgressions and said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s reported remark that “China has not occupied any of our land” is akin to giving another free pass to the neighbouring country.