Lok Sabha 2024: Election Commission announces poll dates; check out state-wise details
Mar 17, 2024, at 02:10 am
New Delhi: The Chief Election Commissioner on Saturday announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The electoral process will span seven phases, starting on April 19 and covering all states and union territories.
Colombo hosts first meeting of India-Sri Lanka JWG on Renewable Energy
Mar 16, 2024, at 11:36 pm
The first meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Renewable Energy constituted under the MoU on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy signed between the Governments of India and Sri Lanka in July 2023 during the visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India, was held on March 11, 2024 in Colombo, officials said on Saturday.
Special polling stations near camps for displaced electors in Manipur, says ECI
Mar 16, 2024, at 10:54 pm
In view of the recent conflicts in the North Eastern state Manipur and the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said it has reviewed the ground situation and has made arrangements to ensure all registered electors are able to cast their votes.
AGTF Punjab arrests 3 operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar gangs
Mar 16, 2024, at 09:47 pm
In a major breakthrough, AGTF Punjab has arrested three key operatives of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Gangs and recovered two caliber pistols and 11 live cartridges from them.
Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19, counting of votes to take place on June 4
Mar 16, 2024, at 09:44 pm
India will vote in seven phases from April 19 to elect a new Lok Sabha, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.
Unidentified persons kill youth in Gonda
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:47 pm
A 30-year-old youth was killed by unidentified persons in the Nawabganj area of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Saturday.
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:28 pm
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on Saturday opened its doors to interview over 250 visitor visa applicants.
Singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP, highlights party's 'deep connection with Sanatan Dharma'
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Popular singer Anuradha Paudwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Indian Navy foils Somali pirates attempt to use hijacked vessel for piracy activities
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:10 pm
The Indian Navy foiled an attempt to use a hijacked vessel for piracy activities on high seas by Somali pirates.
Indian government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for another 5 yrs
Mar 16, 2024, at 08:03 pm
The government on Saturday extended the ban on 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' for a further period of five years.
Excise policy case: Arrested BRS leader K Kavitha flown to Delhi, produced in court
Mar 16, 2024, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Arrested Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavita was flown to Delhi and produced at Rouse Avenue District Court after her dramatic arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case centred on the national capital, media reports said.
Arvind Kejriwal granted bail by court in Delhi liquor policy case
Mar 16, 2024, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who on Saturday appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the liquor policy case, has been granted bail, media reports said.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates various CIDCO projects
Mar 16, 2024, at 04:51 pm
Thane/UNI: Maharashtra State Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Navi Mumbai has made a significant contribution to the growth engine of Maharashtra, and projects such as Metro and Navi Mumbai International Airport, among others, that are being built in this area through CIDCO will be a 'game changer'.
Indian-American leaders demand action against terrorism
Mar 16, 2024, at 03:12 pm
In a significant development, a group of influential Indian-Americans based in Silicon Valley convened a special meeting with senior officials from the Department of Justice, FBI, and local law enforcement agencies. The focal point of this gathering was to address mounting concerns over the exploitation of US soil for terrorist activities targeting India.
Three members of Indian-origin family die in 'suspicious' house fire in Canada, investigation on
Mar 16, 2024, at 03:06 pm
Three members of an Indian-origin family died after a 'suspicious' fire gutted their house in Canada's Ontario last week.
Mar 16, 2024, at 06:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha election dates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the citizens in an open letter where he listed some of the historic decisions taken by his government, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the implementation of GST, and expressed his gratitude for the people's support.
Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assume charge as the election commissioners
Mar 16, 2024, at 05:49 am
New Delhi: Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Friday assumed charge as election commissioners in the Election Commission of India.
21 ministers take oath in first cabinet expansion of Nitish government
Mar 16, 2024, at 05:32 am
Patna/IBNS/UNI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inducted 21 new ministers including three women in his cabinet, carrying out the much-awaited expansion of the new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state.
Sandeshkhali victims meet President Murmu; seek intervention in safeguarding their rights
Mar 16, 2024, at 04:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A social service organisation along with some victims of Sandeshkhali met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday and handed over a memorandum urging her intervention to safeguard the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities of the area.
Delhi Sessions Court refuses to stay magistrate summons issued to Arvind Kejriwal
Mar 16, 2024, at 04:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Delhi Sessions Court on Friday refused to stay the summons issued to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court which directed him to appear before the court on Saturday.
Arjun Singh returns to BJP, TMC MP Dibyendu Adhikari switches allegiance
Mar 16, 2024, at 02:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Political heavyweight Arjun Singh, who became a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP in 2019 after leaving the Trinamool Congress but returned to his old party three years later, made a comeback to the saffron outfit on Friday in the presence of its central leadership in New Delhi.
CCI starts probe into Google's Users Choice Billing system
Mar 16, 2024, at 02:05 am
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), on Friday, started an investigation into Google's Users Choice Billing (UCB) system regarding its Play Store policies.
Delhi Excise policy case: ED takes BRS leader K Kavitha into custody in Hyderabad
Mar 16, 2024, at 02:01 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials Friday took Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha into custody in Hyderabad in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case.
CAA an internal matter, US statement misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted, says MEA
Mar 15, 2024, at 11:30 pm
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 is India's internal matter and the statement of the United States on its implementation is "misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted" Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.
Indian government, ADB sign $23 million loan agreement to strengthen fintech ecosystem in India
Mar 15, 2024, at 11:19 pm
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $23 million loan agreement to enhance access to quality fintech education, research, and innovation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT-City).
Mar 15, 2024, at 11:08 pm
India, USA and South Korean officials have recently committed to coordinate measures to protect sensitive technologies and build trusted technology ecosystems in the region and globally.
Indian government approves new EV policy, sets minimum investment at Rs 4,150 crore
Mar 15, 2024, at 11:05 pm
The Indian government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes visit to Port Louis, enhances bilateral ties
Mar 15, 2024, at 10:30 pm
The First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, concluded visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of their Long Range Training Deployment, officials said on Friday.
Droupadi Murmu says India, Bhutan share close and unique relationship based on mutual trust
Mar 15, 2024, at 10:21 pm
Indian President Droupadi Murmu said India and Bhutan share a close and unique relationship, based on mutual trust, goodwill and understanding at all levels.
Mar 15, 2024, at 09:45 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay in New Delhi on Thursday (Mar 14, 2024) when both leaders reviewed the progress in various areas of bilateral partnership, including infrastructure development, connectivity, energy, hydropower cooperation, people to people exchanges and development cooperation.