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BIHAR6 people killed as wedding pandal catches fire in Bihar's Darbhanga
BIHAR: Six people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at a wedding pandal in Bihar's Darbhanga district, police said on Friday.
NEW DELHIBJP president JP Nadda says Congress seeks to give Muslims quota meant for SCs, OBCs
NEW DELHI: BJP president J P Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of seeking to snatch the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs to benefit Muslims, alleging that it is the hidden agenda of the opposition part...
JAMMULok Sabha polls 2024 phase II Over 25.93% voter turnout recorded till 11:00 am
JAMMU: The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency has recorded 25.93 per cent voting in all its polling stations up to 11:00 am", communicated the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K.
CHANDIGARHPunjab police arrest 11 members of gangster Charanjit Singh gang, recover huge cache of ammunition
CHANDIGARH: The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab police, in a joint operation with Central agencies and J&K police, arrested 11 members of an organized criminal gang operated by Charanji...
NEW DELHISupreme Court issues three directions as it rejects petitions seeking 100% verification of EVM votes
NEW DELHI: After the Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVP...
NEW DELHICBDT extends due date for filing Form 10A/10AB
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) further extended the due date for filing Form 10A/ Form 10AB under the Income-tax Act, 1961 up to June 30, 2024.
WORLDIndian Coast Guard delegation participates in World Border Security Congress in Istanbul
A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 being conducted in Istanbul, Turkiye.
LUCKNOW"PM Modi's 10-year regime is a golden era in independent India": Yogi Adityanath
LUCKNOW: As the country is witnessing the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 10-year regime is a golden era...
NEW DELHIPriyanka Gandhi Vadra calls for polling in record numbers in phase 2
NEW DELHI: As voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that ev...
SRINAGARMehbooba Mufti questions calls to defer polling for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti, on Friday questioned the demands from some political parties for the deferment of polli...
WORLDLondon resident arrested by NIA in Indian mission attack case
A man who was arrested for unlawful activities by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of its investigations into the attack on the High Commission of India here in March 2023 had previous...
BENGALURULok Sabha 2024 Polls: Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble cast vote in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Former Indian skipper and current head coach of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid cast his vote in Bengaluru during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and urged people to come out and vote.
SOPORETwo unidentified terrorists killed in over night encounter at Sopore: Top official
SOPORE: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter at north Kashmir's Sopore, officials said Friday.
WORLD"India can speak to its own visa policy": US on Australian journalist's claims not allowed to cover elections
The US on Thursday (local time) rebuked a Pakistani reporter's questions on allegations of an Australian journalist's claims not allowed to cover Indian general elections and said that the country de...
WORLD"Pact of the Future": India calls for revitalization of UNGA, reform of global governance architecture
India on Thursday (local time) called for the revitalization of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and reforms in global governance architecture.
JAMMUJammu Lok Sabha seat registers 10.39% voter turnout at 9 AM
JAMMU: With polling underway in the second phase across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency, voters are turning out in large numbers to cast their votes.
BENGALURU'Please come & do vote': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exhorts people to cast ballot
BENGALURU: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday exhorted people to vote, taking in their stride anticipated hot day temperature.
MEERUT"This time BJP will cross 400": BJP Meerut candidate Arun Govil
MEERUT: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Meerut and popular 'Ramayana' actor Arun Govil said on Friday that he has full hope that the BJP will cross 400 seats in Lok Sabha polls 2024.
JAMMUPolling begins for Jammu Lok Sabha seat amid tight security
JAMMU: Amid tight security arrangements, voting began in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu constituency on Friday, with more than 17.81 lakh voters eligible to e...
Lok Sabha polls: Hopeful of good voter turnout in Reasi, says DEO as he joins early voters
REASI: Reasi District Election Officer (DEO) Vishesh Paul Mahajan on Friday joined early voters to exercise his democratic right as polling began in Jammu Lok Sabha constituency in the second phase.
NEW DELHI"Do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies": Mallikarjun Kharge to voters amid Phase 2 polling
NEW DELHI: Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to fall for any 'diversionary tactics' of the ruling...
WORLD"Within 6 years, India achieved 80 pc financial inclusion rate, feat that would have taken decades...": Ruchira Kamboj
Highlighting India's digital public infrastructure, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, on Thursday said that India has achieved an 80 per cent financial inclusion rate wi...
NEW DELHI"Your vote will decide whether next government...": Rahul Gandhi to voters amid Phase 2 polling
NEW DELHI: Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that these elections are going to decide the fate of the country adding that each ...
NEW DELHILok Sabha 2024 Polls Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout
NEW DELHI: Polling commenced Friday in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
BARAMULLAEncounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in the Sopore area of Baramulla District on Friday morning.
JammuPolling commences in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on high note
Lok Sabha Elections Phase II
JAMMU: The commencement of polling in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu Constituency began with enthusiasm, especially among the new voters.
srinagarAround 24 residential houses develop cracks as major portion of road collapses in J&K's Ramban
RAMBAN: Around two-dozen residential houses have developed minor to major cracks after a massive portion of 5-km Ramban-Gool road caved-in, disconnecting over 60,000 people from the main town.
soporeEncounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in north Kashmir's Sopore
SOPORE: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces in Check Mohalla Nowpora area of north Kashmir's Sopore district on Thursday, police said.
dodaWorld Malaria Day observed across District Doda
DODA: To commemorate World Malaria Day, the Department of Health, under the banner of District Health Society, organized a series of awareness programmes in different health facilities in District Do...
poonchMicro Observers imparted Training at Poonch
General Observer explains their role, responsibilities to ensure free & fair electoral process
POONCH: Election Micro Observers for District Poonch were today imparted training, here in the SKC Auditorium of Degree College Poonch.
ganderbalAwareness camp on services of OSC held at Kangan
GANDERBAL: The One Stop Centre (OSC) Ganderbal, implemented by the She Hope Society for Women Entrepreneurs (SHSFWE), Ganderbal today organized awareness at Anganwadi centre Haknar area of Kangan Gan...
bandiporaDC Bandipora visits S. K Stadium; takes stock of under-construction Indoor Stadium, Pavilion
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman on Thursday visited S. K. Stadium Bandipora to review progress of under construction Indoor Stadium/Hall and Pavilion.
bandiporaMy Vote My Right: Bandipora Administration organizes Mega Awareness Program at Auditorium Hall Kaloosa
Promotes Voter Awareness with Colorful Events
BANDIPORA: The District Election Office Bandipora on Thursday organised a mega awareness programme at Auditorium Hall Kaloosa aimed at raising awareness about the significance of right to vote and pa...
srinagarEnsure rideable surface of city roads within 2 days: Div Com to SSCL & PWD
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of Officers of SSCL, PWD, UEED and SMC to review the physical progress of work on different roads...
kupwaraDEO Kupwara inspects Polling Stations at Langate
KUPWARA: The District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today undertook a visit to different polling stations of the Langate Assembly segment of the district to assess and review the stat...
bandiporaDEO Bandipora visits polling stations in Block Aloosa of 15-Bandipora AC
BANDIPORA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman on Thursday conducted a field tour of Aloosa Block of 15-Bandipora AC to assess arrangements at Polling Stations in Aloosa,...