As the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections began today across 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 21 states and Union Territories, there’s a lot of excitement among the people throughout the country. In Uttarakhand, a newly married couple exercised their voting rights at a polling booth in Pauri Garhwal. In another instance, three […]
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International Atomic Energy Agency confirms no damage to Iran’s nuclear sites amid Israel attack
Iran’s nuclear sites are unharmed, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes overnight. In a statement released today, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely. It further said that IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi has emphasised the ongoing need […]
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LS polls: World’s shortest living woman casts her vote in Nagpur, urges everyone to vote
The world’s shortest-living woman, Jyoti Amge on Friday cast her vote at a polling booth in Nagpur. After casting her vote, Jyoti urged everyone to come out and vote in large numbers. “Today, I am feeling very good because I have voted. I want to say to everyone that it is our […]
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Home Minister Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar, confident that NDA will cross 400 seat mark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday filed his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Amit Shah was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the occasion. The Congress has pitted Sonal Patel from the Gandhinagar seat against Amit Shah, who is eyeing a second consecutive term from […]
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Iran’s Isfahan “completely calm and secure,” says state media report hours after strikes
The Central city of Isfahan is “completely calm and secure”, Al Jazeera reported citing the country’s Mehr News Agency on Friday, hours after explosions were reported near the city’s airport. “People are going on with their normal lives,” according to the live television report, which showed the early morning traffic in the […]
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Elon Musk’s X says working with Pakistan government to “understand concerns”
According to Dawm, access to X has been disrupted since February 17, when former Rawalpindi commissioner Liaquat Chattha accused the chief election commissioner and chief justice of Pakistan of being involved in rigging the February 8 general elections. The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed the Pakistan Interior Ministry […]
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“BJP wants to impose one history, one language on people”: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to impose one history, one nation and one language on the people of India and this is what the Congress is protecting. Addressing a public meeting here today, Rahul asked how one can come to Kerala or Tamil Nadu and say that there is […]
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ED attaches properties worth Rs 97.79 crore belonging to Raj Kundra
The Directorate of Enforcement has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 97.79 crore belonging to Raj Kundra under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, an official said. The attached properties include a residential flat in Juhu, a residential bungalow in Pune, and equity shares, as per the ED officials. “Directorate […]
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UP: Former SP leader Sanjeev Katiyar joins BJP
Former Samajwadi Party leader Sanjeev Katiyar joined the BJP in the presence of Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Thursday. Katiyar served the Samajwadi Party as its District Panchayat President. At the joining event, Brajesh Pathak, while welcoming Katiyar asked his support for BJP in Kannauj to secure victory in the Lok Sabha elections. “I welcome Sanjeev Katiyar in the BJP. He will […]
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“Day not far when India will become provider of services to other nations”: CDS Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday said the day is not far when India will emerge as one of the major service providers in the world. Addressing the Indian Defspace Symposium 2024 here, General Chauhan said that space is called the final frontier. “India has been […]
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US, China keenly await outcome of Solomon Islands polls
As voters cast their ballots for parliamentary elections on Wednesday, the first since the incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a ‘security pact’ with China in 2022, the United States and China are keeping a close watch. If re-elected, Sogavare has pledged to strengthen ties with Beijing even further. His […]
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At least 17 people killed in Russian missile attack in Chernihiv, says Ukraine
Amid the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, at least 17 people were killed and several others were injured after three Russian missiles hit a busy downtown district of Chernihiv in Ukraine just before noon on Wednesday (local time), The New York Times reported, citing Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll, […]
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SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement ‘Kavach’ system to prevent accidents
The Supreme Court has appreciated the steps taken by Indian Railways for the implementation of anti-collision systems, including ‘Kavach’, to prevent accidents. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, while taking note that Indian Railways has taken steps to prevent accidents, disposed of a PIL seeking a direction to implement the indigenously developed train protection […]
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SC directs Patna HC to conclude long-standing Muzaffarpur Club litigation with 6 months
In the latest development in the 41-year-long legal saga between the families of Birendra Kumar Singh and Usha Sinha and the Muzaffarpur Club Association, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Bela Trivedi and Justice Pankaj Mithal directed the Patna High Court to decide the Second Appeal of the Club Association as expeditiously as possible and within six months. […]
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Lok Sabha elections: AAP launches “Aapka Ram Rajya” website to showcase party’s works
On the occasion of Ram Navami and in line with the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections, the Aam Aadmi Party launched a website on Wednesday named “Aap ka Ram Rajya” to showcase the party works being done inspired by Ram Rajya in Delhi and Punjab. The party’s senior leaders, […]