Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are among the star campaigners named by the party for the Lok Sabha poll campaigning in Uttar Pradesh. The other prominent leaders on the list include Salman Khurshid, former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, and Congress working committee member Sachin Pilot.
ChrysCapital invests $100 million in New Delhi's Centre For Sight (CFS), acquiring 30.8% stake from Mahindra Holdings. Founded by Dr Mahipal S Sachdev in 1996, CFS has 83 centres in 15 states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Telangana.
The casualties in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse in Mumbai rose to 14, with 74 injured. Bhavesh Bhinde, responsible for the hoarding, faces charges for negligence. Investigations revealed unauthorized installation and non-compliance. The NDRF is leading rescue operations to recover bodies.
According to US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, an Indian astronaut would most likely travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on an American mission this year. The US envoy also stated that the joint Indo-US satellite NISAR, which is regarded the world's most expensive satellite, will be launched before the end of the year.
Punjab Police's AGTF dismantles a terror module in Chandigarh led by a foreign mastermind. Four members, including Gurwinder Singh (Shera), Gurpreet Singh, Ranjit Singh (Sonu), and Jagjit Singh (Jashan) were apprehended with pistols, cartridges, and a Mahindra Scorpio car. Shera, previously arrested in 2022, was instructed by mastermind Iqbalpreet Singh (Buchi) to plan target killings in Punjab.
Piyali Das of BJP Mahila Morcha was sent to judicial custody by Basirhat court after surrendering to obtain bail following a complaint from a 'rape survivor'. The action is seen as part of the ongoing tensions between BJP and Trinamool in Sandeshkhali, related to the Sandeshkhali Movement.
S Jaishankar defends India's Chabahar port agreement with Iran amid US sanctions warning. India and Iran seal a 10-year deal with IPGL committing $370 million for infrastructure development, aiming to transform Chabahar into a dynamic regional hub for trade transit.
In 2023, nearly six lakh people were internally displaced in India, with over 11% in Manipur due to ethnic conflict. The unrest in Churachandpur escalated due to a Manipur High Court ruling on granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Meitei community, while natural disasters like floods and earthquakes also contributed to displacements.
PM Narendra Modi confident of overwhelming BJP victory in Lok Sabha elections, plans to attend G7 summit in Italy after taking oath as PM, as announced on Aaj Tak post filing nomination from Varanasi.
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior Congress spokesperson, is a key lawyer for opposition parties in legal battles in New Delhi, representing them in the Supreme Court against the Government of India. He successfully obtained interim bail for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of AAP, focusing on the timing of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.
Arish Sinha, son of Jayant Sinha, attends Congress rally in Jharkhand, possibly distancing from father's political legacy. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's presence sparks speculation, while AICC general secretary Rakesh Sinha confirms Arish's official membership. Arish's grandfather Yashwant Sinha and Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur play significant roles in the event. Anil Kumar Sinha refutes claims of Arish's Congress membership.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis discusses the influence of Marathi and Muslim voters on Mumbai seats, highlighting alliances and political strategies. He addresses concerns about reservations, minorities, and party dynamics, emphasizing the complexity of the political scenario.
A joint team of Army, J&K Police, and paramilitary personnel conducted a large-scale search operation in a village in Kathua district to track down and neutralize heavily armed terrorists with the support of security forces. The operation was initiated after local residents noticed a group of armed men in the village.
A Pakistani intruder identified as Zahir Khan (35) of Karachi was arrested from Milan di Khui village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district. He was seen moving about in a suspicious manner by a police party and was taken to the local police post.
BJP concludes 90th rally in Jind with ex-CM Manohar Lal Khattar urging votes for upcoming elections, emphasizing achievements like resolving Rama temple and article 370 issues, aiming to make India the world's 3rd power and 'Vishvguru'. Mention of Rahul Gandhi, Bhajan Lal, and Rajasthan is noted.
Dheeraj Wadhawan arrested in Rs 34,000 crore DHFL bank fraud case. Linked to Iqbal Mirchi, Ajay Navandar. Used false loans, NPA 'Bandra Books.' CBI seized cash, watches, art worth crores.
Isro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. This event, which occurred in early May 2024, instigated a barrage of vigorous X-class flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) directed towards Earth. The ensuing geomagnetic storm marked the most powerful occurrence since 2003, leading to disturbances in communication and GPS systems, particularly in regions of high latitudes.
BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee's offer to cook for PM Modi, questioning her intentions and accusing her of political agendas. Banerjee responds to PM Modi's allegations on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's diet during Navratri, expressing willingness to cook for the PM but unsure if he would enjoy her food.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his total assets as 3.02 crore rupees in the nomination papers filed from the Varasani Lok Sabha seat. According to the poll papers, Prime Minister Modi does not possess a house or a car and holds Rs 52,920 in cash. Furthermore, he also has 2.85 crore in bank deposits.
PM Modi accused Congress of plotting against Ram Mandir at a Jharkhand rally, criticizing Supreme Court, JMM, and India Bloc for corruption and dynastic politics. He mentioned the Babri Masjid, Naxalism, and BJP's efforts to contain Naxal violence.
