PM Modi and Congress leaders paid tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary. Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Ajay Maken paid their respects. Nehru, known for NAM and Children's Day, was succeeded by Lal Bahadur Shastri. Nehru played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered «special congratulations' to voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday for a record turnout, saying it is a »vibrant testament to their democratic spirit'. The constituency, which went to the polls on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, has recorded a turnout of 54.84 per cent.
Thirteen Indians were lured into illegal work in Laos. They have been rescued and are now being sent back home, as confirmed by the Indian embassy in the Southeast Asian country on Sunday. In the previous month, 17 Indian workers were rescued in Laos and then repatriated to India. So far, Embassy has rescued 428 Indians from Lao PDR.
The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force (STSF) confiscated an iguana and an emperor scorpion after conducting a raid at a residence in Dewas. This action signifies the initial implementation of Rule 49 M of the revised Wildlife Protection Act (1972). Both species, which are included in Appendix II of Schedule IV of the Act and CITES regulations.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi's false promises, pledges to fill 30 lakh job vacancies, waive farm loans, and scrap Agnipath scheme in Himachal.
The Election Commission in UP's Azamgarh lodged an FIR against a man for falsely claiming his VVPAT slip differed from his vote. A video disproved the claim, leading to the man's arrest under IPC Section 177.
Shyam Gun House stores antique firearms owned by influential figures from the United Provinces, deposited due to permissive licensing laws, now facing challenges due to revised Arms Act provisions.
Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, causing heavy rains, flooding, and destruction. Wind speeds reached 135 kmph, leading to evacuations and injuries in the Sundarbans area.
Cyclonic Storm Remal moved nearly northwards, crossing Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts with wind speeds of 110-120 kmph, gusting up to 135 kmph. The Indian Meteorological Department reported the storm's path between Sagar Islands and Khepupara, close to Mongla and Canning on May 27, 2024.
AAP criticizes Amit Shah for accusing Arvind Kejriwal of corruption in Punjab, alleging BJP's involvement in scams through electoral bonds.
Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to talk on real issues like inflation and poverty and asserted that the people now want freedom from the lies and illusions of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accuses Pakistan of using terrorism as a state policy and praises Modi government's efforts to combat terrorism.
The Assam government is taking proactive measures to protect citizens from Cyclone 'Remal', expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has increased preparedness in collaboration with other departments and agencies. NDRF teams are positioned in key locations, and various departments are ensuring readiness for potential impacts.
Haryana and Punjab are in the grip of intense heat wave conditions with Mahendragarh recording the highest temperature of 47 degrees Celsius. Various cities like Rohtak, Hisar, Ambala, Karnal, Sirsa, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Pathankot, Bathinda, Faridkot, and Gurdaspur are experiencing high temperatures, as per the Meteorological Department.
Kolkata airport suspended flight operations for 21 hours due to Cyclone Remal, leaving the terminal deserted with no travelers in sight. The last flight out of Kolkata airport, an IndiGo bound for Bangalore, departed at 12: 16 pm, after which operations ceased until 9 am on May 27. In the 21-hour flight suspension, a total of 394 flights, both domestic and international, will be affected.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Devendra Fadnavis conspired against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency polls. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had worked towards ensuring that none of NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s candidates are elected, Raut alleged.
The Bombay High Court allowed ongoing demolition work for widening of the Mithi River in Mumbai to proceed, denying a stay plea by occupants of residential and commercial structures. The HC vacation bench of Justices however granted liberty to a set of petitioners to approach the BMC to reconsider their ineligibility and others already eligible to opt for either alternate accommodation or compensation.
