Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
Raipur, April 19 (UNI) A boat ferrying more than seventy people returning after visiting Banjhi Pali temple on Friday afternoon, overturned in the Mahanadi river near Saradha Ghat of Chhattisgarh''s Jharsuguda district, police said here.
Ongole, AP, Apr 19 (UNI) The police unraveled a major heist within hours by arresting three persons and recovered Rs 66 lakh booty.
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) The first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Friday remained largely peaceful with voter turnout exceeding 60% at 7 in the evening.
Aizawl, Apr 19(UNI) Almost 60 percent of a total of 8,56,364 voters exercised their franchise for the election to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat on Friday.
Sikkim, April 19 (UNI) Voting for lone Lok Sabha and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim completed peacefully on Friday. As per the Election Commission, till 5 p.m. 68.06 per cent of 4.64 lakh electorate exercised their franchise.
Shillong, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 69.91 percent of the total 22,26,567 electorate have cast their ballots as polling for the two Lok Sabha seats - Shillong and Tura - in Meghalaya, passed off peacefully on Friday.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 65 per cent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 63.20 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots till 1700 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 membersto the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of last four sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday bounced back 599.34 points to close at 73088.33 on expectation of minimal escalation of tension between Israel and Iran.
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 66.34 percent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM in the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in North Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 65.54 per cent, 66.23 per cent and 67.28 per cent polling respectively.
Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) has achieved a monumental milestone in its history by completing the renewal of 649 kilometers of track across its network during the fiscal year 2023–24, marking its highest-ever performance in this regard.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Thursday announced the sixth list of two candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
Tokyo, April 18 (UNI) At least nine people were injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan on Wednesday night, local authorities said Thursday.
Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) No major damages or fatal casualties had been reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit western Japan on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters early Thursday.
Islamabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since Saturday, an official told Xinhua Wednesday.
Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) A boat carrying nearly two dozen people, including school children from Gandbal to Batwara, capsized on Tuesday morning, in the Jhelum river in Srinagar, killing at least six people and leaving several others missing.
Khartoum, April 15 (UNI) At least six civilians were killed and 61 others injured in clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State, the Sudanese Doctors'' Union said. The injured were still arriving at the hospital despite a shortage of equipment and blood donors, the non-governmental union said in a statement.
Tehran, April 14 (UNI) An Iraqi court on Sunday issued death sentences to six drug dealers, including three foreigners.
Beijing, April 13 (UNI) Twelve people died and six were reported missing after a boat capsized in Qinhuangdao City, north China''s Hebei Province, on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Srinagar, April 13 (UNI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that the INDIA alliance would win all six seats in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Sydney, April 13 (UNI) The number of people killed as a result of stabbings in Sydney''s Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre has reached six, Australia''s New South Wales police said on Saturday.
Shimla, April 12 (UNI) To ensure peaceful, inducement free and fair elections in the State, as many as 61472 licensed weapons have been deposited till Friday evening. This was revealed by the spokesperson of the State election department here.
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 12 (UNI) Petregaz India, a subsidiary of Petredec Group, on Friday announced the inauguration of its new LPG Import and Storage Terminal at Krishnapatnam, about 25 kms from here.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 10 (UNI) In a gruesome tragedy, six people, including five members of a family, were killed on the spot, after a rashly driven sports utility vehicle (SUV) hit a two-wheeler and crashed into the median, then flipped in air before crashing on opposite side service road at Sivarakottai near Tirumangalam on the Virudhunagar-Madurai four-lane here on Wednesday.
Seoul, April 10 (UNI) South Korea''s main liberal opposition Democratic Party led parliamentary elections, with 62.5 percent of votes counted.
Lucknow, April 10 (UNI) The Basic Education Department has issued guidelines regarding the enrolment of male and female students for the academic session 2024-25.
Kolkata, Apr 10 (UNI) IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), a Mauritius-based Investment Holding Company with several investments in banking and financial assets, and Invesco Ltd have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (JV).
Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC sent NorthEast United FC crashing out of the playoffs race with a 2-1 victory against the Highlanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Tuesday night.
Sasaram, April 9 (UNI) At least six people, including three women and an equal number of children, were charred alive when fire suddenly broke out from an electric transformer in Ibrahimpur of Kachhua outpost Sasaram in Rohtas district on Tuesday.
Vijayawada, April 8 (UNI) The TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Monday promised a Rs 6,000 monthly pension for the physically challenged if the TDP, Jana Sena, and the BJP alliance voted to power.
Ongole, Apr 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the YSRCP government has been providing social security pensions to more than 66 lakh beneficiaries by spending over Rs 2000 crore a month without corruption or discrimination based on caste, religion, and political affiliation.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) East Bengal FC beat Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Sunday night.
Mogadishu, Apr 7 (UNI) At least 60 people died from cholera in Somalia in the past three months, indicating the severity of the outbreak, the UN Children''s Fund, or UNICEF said Sunday.
Taipei, Apr 7 (UNI) Six people remain unaccounted for after Wednesday''s deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the sea area near Hualien County in Taiwan, and search and rescue work is still underway, local authorities said on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) In the TATA IPL 2024 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerged victorious by six wickets against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) Keeping a close watch on inflation, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the key policy rate (repo) unchanged at 6.5 per cent resulting in no change in the EMIs of housing, car or other business loans.
Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) As widely expected by markets and policy-watchers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)''s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday yet again decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.
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Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC broke into the top-six with a terrific 2-1 victory against Jamshedpur FC, where they came from behind to strike twice in second half, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Thursday night.
Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (UNI) In the 17th match of IPL 2024 held at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday, Punjab Kings emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Gujarat Titans, winning by three wickets.
Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Shashank Singh''s remarkable unbeaten knock of 61 guided Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the 17th match of IPL 2024 at Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday.
Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) The Matchweek 20 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 rounded off with East Bengal FC securing a thumping 4-2 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi last night, to re-ignite their playoffs challenge.
New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) India''s services activities accelerated in March this year on the back of healthy demand conditions, efficiency gains and positive sales developments.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) In view of the Lok Sabha election schedule, the Department of Telecom has postponed the auction of spectrum by two weeks and it will start now on June 6 this year 2 days after the election results are declared.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said he has been battling cancer for the past six months and expressed his inability to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that after the elections, if there is a change in the government, the States /Union Territories must ensure that while changing the panel of advocates, the old panel should continue for at least six weeks so that the courts are not forced to grant adjournments.
Hyderabad, Apr 2 (UNI) City police apprehended a six-member gang on Tuesday involved in circulating counterfeit currency and confiscated Rs 36,35,500 in fake Rs 500 notes.
Kadapa, Apr 2 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy resumed his bus yatra christened ‘Memantha Siddham’ on the sixth day at Cheekatimanipalle village in Annamayya district on Tuesday.
Yangon, Apr 2 (UNI) A strong wind hit five villages in Thabeikkyin Township of Myanmar''s Mandalay region, causing damage to infrastructure and houses, the state-run media Myanma Alinn reported on Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers is very likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana on April 6 and 7, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 60-member Indian Women''s Hockey Team squad that will report at the SAI, Bengaluru for an assessment camp scheduled to commence on April 1 and last till April 7.
Jerusalem, Apr 1 (UNI) The total number of Israeli troops killed since the Hamas'' October 7 attack has reached 600 after the death of 20-year-old Staff Sgt. Nadav Cohen in southern Gaza, the Times of Israel reported on Monday, citing the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
Ankara, Apr 1 (UNI) The opposition mayor of Ankara, Mansur Yavas of the Republican People''s Party (CHP), has gained over 60 per cent of the votes in local elections, with almost all ballots counted, Turkish news media reported on Monday.
Yangon, Apr 1 (UNI) Myanmar aims to cultivate over 600,000 acres of cotton across six states and regions in the country during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.
Colombo, Mar 30 (UNI) Over 600,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka by March 27 this year, the latest statistics by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) The stage is set for the highly anticipated 6th edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards, set to take place on Sunday, here.
Chennai, Mar 29 (UNI) A total of 1,085 nominations filed by the candidates for the April 19 single phase Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, including that of all prominent candidates of leading political parties were accepted on scrutiny by the Election Commission.
Guwahati, March 29 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on April 6 to campaign for the Lok Sabha election.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Driven primarily by coal, cement and crude oil production, India''s core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 6.7% year-on-year in February 2024, as per data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced on Thursday that it has accomplished a historic achievement of 6 crore domestic sales in India. Honda ventured into the Indian market with its first two-wheeler, the Activa, in 2001.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another period of six months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’ with effect from April 1.
Jerusalem, Mar 28 (UNI) At least four people were killed and another six have been injured in an Israeli strike on a cafe in the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura, Al Mayadeen broadcaster reported.
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNI) The Bangladeshi government has extended the suspension of the jail sentence of ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for another six months.
Chennai, Mar 26 (UNI) The Chennai Fortress remained intact as the home favourites and reigning champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 63 runs in an IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday night.
Port Moresby, Mar 25 (UNI) Local media reported on Monday that three people died and more than 70 houses were destroyed after a 6.9-magnitude quake jolted Papua New Guinea (PNG) over the weekend.
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Cairo, Mar 24 (UNI) More than 66,200 people have arrived from the Gaza Strip to Egypt since November 1, 2023, the Egypt State Information Service said.
Singapore, Mar 23 (UNI) Singapore''s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 64 suspected drug offenders, including a 17-year-old student, in nationwide anti-drug operations from March 18 to March 22, according to a statement published by the bureau on Saturday.
Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) Preliminary data show that more than 60 people died as a result of a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region on Friday, the Russian Investigative Committee said in a statement on Telegram.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) After left arm medium pacer and man-of-the-match Musatifzur Rahman wrecked the top order with four wickets in two overs, five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in the 2024 IPL opener at the M.A.Chidambaram stadium here on Friday night.
Itanagar, Mar 22 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik presented the Governor’s Citation to the 6th Battalion of the Assam Rifles in a brief ceremony held at the Vivekananda Hall of Raj Bhavan here on Friday.
Phnom Penh, Mar 22 (UNI) Cambodia has arrested a gang of two foreigners for possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, seizing almost 670 kg of narcotics, the country''s Anti-Drug Department (ADP) said in a news release on Friday.
Phagwara, Mar 22 (UNI) The Phagwara district police, headed by SSP Vatsala Gupta, have arrested 14 girls including six foreign national girls from Nigeria and Ghana on the charges of looting passersby in two different cases.