Congress accuses Modi govt of failure in Ganga cleaning project. Jairam Ramesh criticizes Modi's approach, highlighting corruption and pollution in the Ganga. Ramesh points out lack of progress despite promises and rebranding efforts.

Kerala health minister Veena George announced intensifying Nipah prevention efforts in the state during critical months of May to September to curb virus spread.

The Supreme Court is set to hear PILs demanding political parties to evaluate the fiscal burden of freebies. Parties have used freebies like education, meals, and electronics to attract voters. The court heard arguments on the matter but has yet to reach a decision.

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan, seeking re-election from Gorakhpur, emphasizes BJP's landslide victory prospects based on PM Modi and CM Yogi's works. He criticizes the opposition's personal attacks on PM. Kishan aims to establish a regional film city in Gorakhpur to boost employment in the cinema industry.

Sariska Tiger Reserve has seen a significant success in its tiger reintroduction efforts, marking a historic achievement 16 years after its tiger population was wiped out. Two tigresses, ST-22 and ST-12, have each given birth to quadruplets this year, with ST-22's cubs recently captured on camera. This brings the total tiger count in the reserve to 40, including 11 adult males, 14 adult females, and 15 cubs.

he Delhi court on Thursday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the regular bail plea filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Delhi's Rouse Avenue court, presided over by special judge Kaveri Baweja, instructed the ED to submit its response to the plea by June 1.

Eight Indian Rafale fighter jets, accompanied by two IL-78 air-to-air refuelers and three C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft, will participate in the prestigious multi-nation 'Red Flag' exercise in Alaska, USA. The IAF aircraft completed a transatlantic journey, making staging stops in Greece and Portugal, before arriving at Eielson USAF Base in Alaska on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's whirlwind Lok Sabha election campaign, which included a total of 206 public-outreach programmes - some laced with a lot of acrimony and aggression, ended on Thursday with a rally in Punjab's Hoshiyarpur. The Prime Minister also gave a total of 80 media interviews, averaging more than one daily since the polls began.

The final phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1 showcases a wide wealth gap among candidates, with Harsimrat Kaur Badal leading in assets and Bhanumati Das having the lowest.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's global stature under PM Narendra Modi, with even Pakistan acknowledging India as a rising global superpower.

he Delhi court on Thursday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the regular bail plea filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Delhi's Rouse Avenue court, presided over by special judge Kaveri Baweja, instructed the ED to submit its response to the plea by June 1.

Two bikers were killed in an accident involving BJP leader Karan Bhushan Singh's convoy. The victims were identified as Rehan Khan and Shehzad Khan, supporters of Kaiserganj candidate and father of Brij Bhushan, former Wrestling Federation of India chief, on Colonelganj-Huzurpur road. The incident involved an SUV with registration number UP32HW 1800 and was confirmed by SHO Nirbhay Narayan Singh.