'Had mangoes only three thrice, sweets 6 times in jail': Arvind Kejriwal counters ED claims in court
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a row over Arvind Kejriwal eating mangoes inside the jail and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposing his request for a daily 15-minute video consultation with his doctor even as the Aam Aadmi Party claimed conspiracy to murder its supremo, the Delhi CM Friday hit out at the probe agency for being "petty" and "politicising" his diet instead of ensuring his health.
'Great response, people voting for NDA in record numbers': PM Modi on first phase turnout
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a "great response" in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which saw a voter turnout of 60.03 percent on average nationwide.
'Opposition got donations through bonds, is that extortion as well?' Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Heavily countering the Opposition's charge on the now-scrapped electoral bonds system, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday asked if those parties would also describe donations they received through bonds as "extortion" money
Millions of Indians vote in the biggest phase of Lok Sabha polls, 60.03 pct turnout recorded
New Delhi/IBNS: Voters' turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, projected by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a milestone to 2047 and the Opposition as a battle for democracy's survival, was 60.03 percent on Friday as polling was held in 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories.
The first phase of the six-week-long Indian general polls, which is seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to comeback to power for a rare third term, commenced where approximately 60 percent of voters exercised their voting rights on Friday (April 19, 2024).
DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.
West Bengal records 66.4 pct voting in first phase till 3 pm
An estimated 66.34 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm in West Bengal where three Lok Sabha seats were voted in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in the politically crucial state.
India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines
India is going to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, media reports said.
New Delhi hosts Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally
New Delhi recently hosted the Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 40th anniversary of the first Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma’s spaceflight as part of the Soviet-Indian crew.
Indian Embassy in Dubai facilitate Indian stranded passengers amid heavy rainfall
The Indian Embassy in Dubai on Thursday said they are in constant touch with the UAE authorities and airlines and have facilitated connections between stranded Indian passengers and their family members, amid the heavy rainfall which disrupted normal life in the Gulf nation.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout touch 40 percent in 4 hours
New Delhi/IBNS: Forty percent voter turnout has been recorded in the first four hours of voting in 102 seats across the country in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.
Veteran journalist and media educator Malay Mitra passes away at age 79
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran journalist and media educator, Dr. Malay Mitra, who helmed the Kolkata bureau of Indian news agency UNI for many years as its manager, passed away recently. Survived by his wife and son, he was 79.
'Vote for the G.O.A.T.': Modi's BJP reaches out to first-time voters in a viral rap song ad
New Delhi/IBNS: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chat with top Indian gamers, the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is seeking its third straight term, has reached out to the first-time voters- read Gen Z- with an interesting rap song video, which is now trending on social media.
Bengal reports incidents of violence in first phase of Lok Sabha polls
Kolkata/IBNS: Several incidents of violence and intimidation have been reported from West Bengal as the Lok Sabha elections began with three seats in the politically-intensified state, media reports said.
Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai casts vote, counters DMK's 'money' charge
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai lashed out at the ruling DMK and opposition party AIADMK casting his vote as the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu are being held in the first phase on Friday.