The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended a key suspect in connection to the attack on the Indian High Commission in London last year. Identified as Inderpal Singh Gaba, a resident of Hounslow in the UK, he was taken into custody for involvement in unlawful activities during protests on March 22, 2023, in London, as per the agency's statement.
Indian PM Narendra Modi recently had a phone call with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to mark Italy's 79th Liberation Day. Modi expressed gratitude for the G7 Summit invitation in June in Puglia, Italy. The leaders focused on carrying forward India’s G20 Presidency initiatives, particularly in support of the Global South, during Italy’s G7 Presidency.
Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a joint search operation in Uri, Baramulla on Thursday and one suspected individual was apprehended. The search operation was initiated based on specific inputs from intelligence agencies, Indian Army's Chinar Corps said. The security forces also found one pistol and other war-like stores.
Amid the speculations that Congress might field him from the Hamirpur parliamentary seat against BJP’s Anurag Thakur, the deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday made it clear that neither he nor his daughter Aastha Agnihotri are going to contest the election. Mukesh Agnihotri, while hitting out at people tossing his name without any basis, said that he has won 5 assembly elections and he is at such a level in politics that no one can impose election on him.
Kalpana Soren, wife of Hemant Soren will be contest Gandey bypoll in Giridih. Kalpana, who is a homemaker, holds both MTech and MBA degrees. She completed her schooling in Baripada, Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, and pursued her engineering and MBA education at different institutions in Bhubaneswar. The seat, located in Giridih district, became vacant after JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad resigned.
The Met office said high humidity could add to people's inconvenience in Tripura, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, Meghalaya and Goa. Voters in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in 13 states and Union Territories will exercise their franchise during the second phase of the elections on Friday. It has issued a red warning for West Bengal and Odisha and an orange alert for Bihar and parts of Karnataka.
Enforcement Directorate claims Arvind Kejriwal's involvement in excise policy case, demanding kickbacks from liquor businessmen. Kejriwal's arrest not mala fide, linked to money laundering in AAP's Goa campaign. Kejriwal refused to share phone password during investigation.
Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi for false claims of Congress transferring reservation quota to Muslims. He demands an apology and challenges Modi's allegations, emphasizing the inability to amend constitutional reservations.
BJP's Kerala challenge, Modi's Congress attack, Lok Sabha polls for 89 seats, key leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Uddhav Thackeray, and heatwave impact on voter turnout in focus.
Founder of Tipra Motha and royal scion of Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Wednesday hit back at the Congress party after allegations were raised against her sister's surname and stated that it is Indian tradition to take the surname of husband after marriage.
Chandrasekhar accused Tharoor of engaging in «third-rate politics» by spreading falsehoods and instilling fear in the minds of the people. While acknowledging the importance of free speech under Article 19, Chandrasekhar emphasized that crossing the line into personal attacks on his integrity would not be tolerated. He asserted his determination to take legal action against such attempts, ensuring that consequences are served under the law.
Addressing a public meeting here today, Rajnath emphasised that big economists and financial firms all over the world are saying that the Government of India has succeeded in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty in 8-9 years.
Congress aims to win over 13 seats in Rajasthan, countering BJP's divisive strategies. Dotasra criticizes Modi's lies and vindicates Rahul Gandhi's stance on love vs. hatred. The focus is on BJP's failures and Congress's commitment to addressing people's issues.
Himachal Pradesh apple growers are set to switch to a standard 20-kilogram carton size for packaging in the upcoming season, following a recent notification by the state government. The decision to move away from selling apples in boxes to selling them by weight was made for the 2023 season, ensuring the use of universal cartons moving forward.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed the difference between his party's guarantees and 'Modi Ki Guarantee' is clear and added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi knows that the elections have «slipped out of his hands». In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said the Congress guarantees a «government of Indians».
A team from South Africa recently visited the Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess the readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year. The focus is on breeding and favorable weather conditions. This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce the cheetahs into the sanctuary.
Sunita Kejriwal leads AAP's Delhi campaign with roadshows, amid Arvind's ED custody. She boosts AAP's presence in Delhi, starting in Kondli and campaigning in Gujarat, Punjab as star campaigner.
Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).
The curtains closed Wednesday on an intense campaign ahead of phase two of the seven-stage LS polls, scheduled for April 26 across 88 constituencies in 13 states. These include all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, and eight each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.