CM Yogi leads campaign to propel BJP's prospects in UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified efforts to secure a strong mandate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential third term with the slogan ‘Abki Baar 400 Paar, 80 Banega Iska Adhaar.’

30-hour ordeal for 200 Air India passengers

More than 200 passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight faced an ordeal in the national capital due to a delay of over 30 hours caused by a technical glitch, the aircraft’s nonfunctional air conditioning system and payload issues.

Prajwal sent to 6-day SIT custody

The Special Court of People’s Representatives in Bengaluru on Friday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) six-day custody of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in connection with the alleged obscene video case.

No exit poll debates for Congress

As the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections are nearing an end, the Congress party has announced that it will not participate in the debates on Exit Polls, which will take place from June 1 onwards.

25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boils

India on Friday reported at least 40 suspected heat related deaths, 25 of them of staff deployed on Lok Sabha poll duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as heatwave conditions gripped a large swathe of the country.

57 LS seats to vote today in final phase of polls; PM Modi in fray

Fifty-seven seats across seven states and the Union territory of Chandigarh will go to polls in the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday that include Varanasi, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term.

If you have faith in God, then do it at your home: Kharge takes a dig at PM

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meditates at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari for two days, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that politics and religion should never be brought together and if you have faith in God, then do it at your home. “Politics and religion should never be brought together.

'My spirits are high': Kejriwal as surrender date nears

As the deadline to surrender nears, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday posted an emotional message and said that he is proud that he is going to jail to save the country from dictatorship.

ECONOMY BEATS ESTIMATES, GROWS 8.2% IN FY24

Growth propels economy to $3.5 trillion and set the stage for achieving the $5-trillion target in the next few years.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen in classical format for first time

Indian teenage chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa defeated the world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format for the first time at the ongoing Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday.

Security to be raised in New York ahead of India-Pak T20 WC clash

Ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup on June 9, security cover will be raised at New York's Eisenhower Park stadium following reports of threats to the match, reported ESPNcricinfo.

Sanya Malhotra gets Best Actress nomination at New York Indian Film Festival 2024

Actor Sanya Malhotra has been nominated for the Best Actress award for her role in 'Mrs' at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival 2024.

Trump considering Musk for White House advisory role if he wins: Report

The former President of the United States, Donald Trump is considering appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the role of an advisor to him in the White House, as the 2024 Presidential elections draw close, New York Post reported on Thursday, citing The Wall Street Journal.

Biden-Harris campaign aims to woo Black voters

Gearing up for the 2024 election, the Biden-Harris campaign launched its Black voters initiative on Wednesday at Philadelphia's Girard College, a majority Black boarding school.

FRANCE, GERMANY BACK UKRAINE'S RIGHT TO ATTACK RUSSIAN BASES

France and Germany issued a joint statement on Tuesday, advocating for Ukraine's right to utilise their weaponry to target Russian bases, which they allege are launching attacks on Ukrainian soil, CNN reported.

Nepal felicitates India's youngest female Mt Everest summiteer

The Nepal government on Wednesday felicitated Kaamya Karthikeyan, the youngest Indian female to scale the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, from the Nepal side on Everest Day.

Hong Kong convicts pro-democracy activists in national security

In a significant verdict in what is said to be the city's largest national security case, the Hong Kong Court has convicted over a dozen pro-democracy activists of subversion charges on Thursday, reported CNN.

Madras HC: Motor Vehicle Act Is A Beneficial Legislation, Should Be Interpreted In Favour Of Affected Persons

The Madras High Court in the case IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd v Kalaiselvi and others observed that the Motor Vehicle Act is beneficial legislation and should be interpreted in favor of the affected persons.

CYCLONE TRIGGERS FLOODS ACROSS MANIPUR

Continuous rainfall triggered by cyclone Remal has caused flooding across multiple districts in Manipur, prompting the state government to initiate active rescue and relief operations, an official said.

Sariska's tiger population goes up to 40

The number of tigers in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) has gone up to 40 with the birth of four cubs recently, Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma said.

Woman 'drugged, raped' by e-rickshaw driver

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly drugged, raped and robbed by an e-rickshaw driver here, police said on Thursday.

BLAME GAME GOES ON EVEN AS DELHI CRIES FOR WATER

The water crisis has become too real to ignore in Delhi as people across areas were seen scrambling with empty buckets to water tankers, some even jumping the queue to get to the top of them to fill their vessel.

'Congress has objections to every religious matter,' says Scindia on PM's meditation

Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday criticised Congress for its objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation break and said that the party has objections to every religious issue.

BJD will form solid govt again in Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed strong confidence in his party's prospects for the Assembly election in the state and the Lok Sabha elections, stating that BJD will form a solid government again in the state.

We will waive farmers' loans as many times as required: Rahul Gandhi

In a major promise amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, that if the INDIA bloc comes to power, they will bring a 'Kisaan Karza Maafi Aayog' and will waive the loans of farmers \"as many times as required.\"

SAD will bring back Old Pension Scheme, regularise contractual employees: Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today announced the SAD would introduce the Old Pension Scheme and regularize all contractual employees once it forms the next government in the State in 2027.

RBI to allow opening of rupee account outside India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency.

Monsoon arrives two days early

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala and Mahe on Thursday, May 30.

ED attaches GIP Mall in Noida, other assets

The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth Rs 291.18 crore belonging to International Amusement Limited, the holding company of IRAL, the agency said on Thursday.

Markets jittery ahead of LS poll results, Sensex, Nifty shed 1% each

Falling for the fifth day in a row, benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent each on Thursday due to heavy sell-off in metal, consumer durables and select IT shares amid the monthly expiry of derivatives contracts.