Kenyan, Nepali climbers found dead on Mount Everest

A Kenyan and Nepali climber, who had been missing for days, have been found dead near the Everest Summit, officials at the Everest Base Camp confirmed.

China conducts second day of military exercises near Taiwan

China commenced its second day of military exercises around Taiwan on Friday, with a focus on testing its capacity to “seize power” and control strategic regions, actions perceived as a response to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te’s recent inauguration, Channel News Asia reported.

'NEW CRIMINAL LAWS WILL TACKLE CRIME IN EFFECTIVE MANNER'

The new criminal laws passed Parliament will tackle crime in an effective manner, Former Supreme Court judge Navin Sinha has said, while emphasising the need for effective training programmes for judges and police to make it a success.

Measures be taken to ensure well-being of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan: JK students' body to Jaishankar

A students’ association of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and requested that “proactive measures” be taken immediately to ensure well-being of the Indian students in Kyrgyzstan.

PM has acknowledged excise policy case is 'fake': Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged that the excise policy case is “fake” due to the lack of evidence and asked the PM to release everyone who have been arrested in the matter.

BJP, I.N.D.I.A BLOC IN DIRECT FIGHT

This is the first LS election in which the AAP and the Congress have fielded joint candidates against the BJP.

'Cong likes an India where there is poverty'

Congress likes an India where there is poverty, crisis: Modiin MandiTDG NetworkMandi Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress party, saying that the latter “likes” an India where there is poverty and crisis.

Nadda slams opposition alliance as 'Ghamandiya Gathbandhan'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Friday slammed the opposition’s INDIA bloc, calling it ‘Ghamandiya Gathbandhan’.

Rahul Gandhi to address gatherings in Una, Nahan in Himachal on May 26

With Himachal Pradesh gearing up for Lok Sabha polls in the seventh and last phase, the Congress has planned the campaign schedule of its star campaigners with party leader Rahul Gandhi slated to address rallies in Una and Nahan on May 26.

'Unconstitutional decision by TMC scrapped by Calcutta HC': CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath applauded the recent decision by the Calcutta High Court to cancel all Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued in West Ben gal post-2010 and said that the unconstitutional decision by TMC in 2010 was scrapped by HC.

LS polls: Tripura CM's roadshow in Kolkata stopped by police

Coming down heavily after a roadshow he was leading for the BJP’s South Kolkata candidate, Debashree Chowdhury, was allegedly stopped on Thursday, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha alleged that the state had descended into ‘jungle raj’.

'PM HAS ALREADY WON 310 SEATS TILL 5TH PHASE POLLS': AMIT SHAH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already secured 310 seats by the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections and criticized the opposition stating that they have been decimated.

ICJ orders 'halt' of Israeli offensive in Rafah

The United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to halt its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and withdraw from the enclave, CNN reported.

I.N.D.I.A will win, PM will be leader of biggest party: Jairam

Expressing confidence of I.N.D.I.A bloc winning the Lok Sabha polls, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has said that “the candidate of the biggest party will be the PM” as happened in 2004 and the name would be announced soon after the results.

Modi ensured punishment for 1984 riots accused: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at Congress for “delaying justice” to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and accused the party of providing “shelter” to the 1984 riots accused adding that it was ‘Modi’ who ensured punishment for the accused.

Cyclone Remal: Landfall along Bengal coasts likely on Sunday

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to concentrate into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall along the adjoining coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh around May 26 midnight, bringing heavy rain in the coastal districts of the state and in north Odisha, the Met department said on Friday.

Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case filed by LG

The Saket District Court in Delhi on Friday convicted activist Medha Patkar in a 2001 defamation case filed by VK Saxena, who is now Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG).

No SC direction to ECI on voter turnout data

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea seeking uploading of Form 17C data on the Commission’s website and publication of booth-wise voter turnout data.

DELHI IN FOCUS AS 58 LS SEATS GO TO POLLS TODAY

Prominent faces include Pradhan, Manish & Mehbooba

Lookman hat-trick fires Atalanta to Europa League, ends Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu, Ashmita enter quarter-finals

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu moved to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Malaysia Masters competition on Thursday.

Omung Kumar's 'Love In Vietnam' unveiled at Cannes

In an unprecedented and historic move, the entertainment industries of India and Vietnam have joined forces for the first time to produce a feature film, marking the dawn of a new era in cinematic collaboration.

Biden says two-state solution for Palestine should come through direct talks

US President Joe Biden believes the two-state solution should be brought about through direct negotiations and not a ‘unilateral recognition’, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday after the leaders of Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced plans to recognise the Palestinian state.

Israeli forces destroy Rafah tunnel shafts, rocket launchers

Israeli forces continued operations against Hamas in parts of Rafah and other areas of Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday.

Humanitarian aid continues in Gaza through Kerem Shalom

Over 370 food pallets and shelter equipment carried on 27 trucks were transferred into Gaza via the US temporary floating pier that recently opened, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

China interprets Taiwan's overture as attempt to incite division

After Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its threats against his country and respect its will, China interpreted Lai’s remarks as attempting to “incite division,” reported Taiwan News.

Four dead, 56 injured in blast, fire at chemical factory in Thane district

At least four persons were killed and 56 injured following an explosion and major fire at a chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday afternoon, officials said.A reactor exploded at Amudan Chemical Company located in Phase 2 of Dombivli MIDC area around 1.40 pm, they said.

SEVERE CYCLONE EXPECTED NEAR WB COAST ON SUNDAY FROM BAY OF BENGAL

A cyclonic storm developing in the Bay of Bengal is likely to reach near the coasts of West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh on May 26 as a severe cyclone, the Met department said on Thursday.

BJP showing their true colours...': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on HC's order scrapping OBC certificates

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee reacted to the decision of the Calcutta High Court to cancel all OBC certificates issued in West Bengal after 2010 and alleged the court’s judgment is part of the BJP’s efforts to cancel reservation.

Congress leader Venugopal exudes confidence in I.N.D.I.A. bloc's victory

Exuding confidence over INDIA bloc’s victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal claimed that the opposition coalition would triumph not only in South India but also in Northern states, aiming to secure at least 300 seats.