Indian Navy has issued a tender to Indian shipyards Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and Larsen and Toubro for building six submarines in partnership with foreign vendors. The trials began in March this year when a team of Indian Navy visited Kiel in Germany to look at the Air Independent Propulsion system of the German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems at a German Navy facility, defence industry officials told ANI.

The Reserve Bank's draft rules propose stricter lending rules for projects under implementation, including higher provisioning during construction and operational phases. Lenders must adhere to specific conditions for reducing provisions, maintain electronic project data, and implement necessary systems within a specified timeline.

Election Commission warns against misusing surveys for voter details, potentially creating quid-pro-quo arrangements for post-election benefits. Caution against inducement for voting a certain way during General Elections 2024. Instructs District Election Officers to act within statutory provisions.

In a flurry of political reactions, Rahul Gandhi's shift to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi sparked controversy. Prime Minister Modi mocked his decision, accusing him of fear and flight. Congress defended the move, calling it strategic. BJP leaders criticized Gandhi's moves, while Smriti Irani claimed he didn't belong in Rae Bareli. The absence of the Gandhi family in Amethi was seen as symbolic of Congress's defeat.

Supreme Court to possibly hear Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea regarding Delhi elections on May 7, with the central agency possibly denying bail. Emphasis on liberty importance, ED alleging kickbacks, Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.

PM Modi criticizes TMC for mistreating Hindus, corruption, and appeasement in Bengal. He addresses various issues including Sandeshkhali apathy, CBI ammunition seizure, School Service Commission scam, and Calcutta High Court ruling on State Level Selection Test-2016.

FCI struggles with surplus rice stock of 534 lakh tonnes, affecting procurement decisions. Govt must address surplus liquidation and distribution challenges to meet annual rice requirements for PMGKAY beneficiaries.

The Congress party ended the speculation surrounding their candidates for the Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The party announced Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. As part of their seat-sharing agreement with the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Congress is contesting a total of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Congress on Friday declared its candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi has been fielded from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. Kishori Lal Sharma will be in the fray against BJP's Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP on Thursday had declared Dinesh Pratap Singh as its nominee for Rae Bareli, a constituency where he previously faced off against Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was defeated by a margin of nearly 1.6 lakh votes. He, however, received a total of 38 percent votes, the highest number of votes among all BJP candidates in the history of Rae Bareli.

Centre informs Supreme Court of lack of control over CBI, opposing West Bengal's Article 131 suit on CBI probes. Legal battle continues with Tushar Mehta and Kapil Sibal presenting arguments.

The Election Commission on Thursday instructed all political parties, their members, and agents to cease enrolling or registering voters for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes under the guise of surveys. This action was taken before the third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 7. Taking note of several instances of parties seeking details of voters, EC said it has taken a “serious view of this corrupt practice of bribery” under Representation of the People Act.

BJP has convinced the controversial current representative in Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, to step aside in favor of his younger son, Karan, while also nominating UP minister Dinesh Pratap Singh again from the Nehru-Gandhi family stronghold of Rae Bareli. BJP has taken action against Brij Bhushan in order to address the criticism that it was lenient towards the six-time MP.

Gladney Xavier killed, dubbed Goldy in online frenzy. Police deny Goldy Brar link. Memes circulate with Sidhu Moose Wala. Fresno incidents spark false death rumor.

A 12-kilometer river stretch that runs alongside the villages of Lahiripur, Jamespur, Kumirmari, Choto Mollakhali, and Jharkhali in Sundarbans, West Bengal, has recently been equipped with new nylon nets. These nets aim to deter tigers that wander out of the reserve forest, preventing them from entering human settlements and causing disturbances during the polling process on June 1.

The uncle is the undisputed ruler of this domain, his calculations are always accurate, and his political insight is still consulted, openly or secretly, for nearly every decision in Maharashtra. The nephew, who has quickly grasped things, has learned every strategy from him, but his aspirations are evidently not aligned with the principles of the clan.

India protests Beijing's road construction in Shaksgam Valley, asserting Indian territory. Rejects China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement. Warns of necessary measures against illegal attempts by China, which occupies 38,000 sq km in Ladakh.

The registrar of the Supreme Court has declined to accept the application submitted by the Union government, which sought clarification on the 2012 judgment in the 2G spectrum case regarding the allowance of administrative allocation of spectrum in certain special cases. Registrar of judicial listing Pavanesh D refused to accept Centre’s miscellaneous application.

Ex-CM Hemant Soren and Kalpana Murmu Soren's financial assets surged 200% to Rs 24.4 crore by 2024. Kalpana's income was higher due to managing the family business, while Hemant's remained below Rs 1 crore despite asset growth.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to PM Narendra Modi that his letter to NDA candidates betrays a desperation, and he wants the candidates to “amplify lies” because his own lies are not having the effect he had hoped. ​BJP alleged on Thursday that Congress has been carrying out a “desperate campaign of lies, misinformation and appeasement politics” for votes in the Lok Sabha polls.

Odisha bureaucrat Sujata R Kartikeyan transferred by Election Commission for alleged misuse of public office, criticized by BJP for acting as BJD agent due to husband's influence in Odisha elections.

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, sees candidates from BJP, Congress, and GGP. Gomati Sai (BJP) won the 2019 election. The upcoming election features Radheshyam Rathiya, Menka Devi Singh, and Madan Gond.

BJP and Shiv Sena clash over Coastal Road project. Amitabh Bachchan praises it, while Sena criticizes BJP for delays. Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of taking credit for work not done by itself.