Agartala, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 81 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 1,685 polling booths in Tripura in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
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.
Guwahati, April 19 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, over 70.77 percent of voters exercised their democratic choice across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam on Friday.
Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Deputy inspector general of Police CKR Srinagar Rajiv Omprakash Pande directed police to establish a robust Security grid to scuttle the nefarious designs of any Anti National Elements (ANEs) to disturb the upcoming Parliamentary elections in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
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.
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) Political parties in Meghalaya have all expressed confidence of winning the seats their candidates have contested from as almost every party pointed to the robust voter turnout of about 70 per cent to claim their victory.
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.
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Mizoram witnessed a low voter turnout on Friday with only 52.62 percent of the total 8,56,364 eligible voters casting their votes by 5 PM across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, during the first phase of the general elections to the Lok Sabha on Friday, officials said.
Pune, Apr 19 (UNI) Hemant Patil, the Apni Prajahit Party candidate for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency, on Friday filed a complaint with the district collector alleging that election expenditure of other candidates such as Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar, Ravindra Dhangekar have exceeded limit set by the Election Commission.
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Barring reports of stray violence, the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was by and large peaceful as 77.57 percent of the 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Friday.
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Continuing a trend seen in the last Lok Sabha elections, Mizoram recorded a low voter turnout on Friday, with only 52.62 per cent of the total 8,56,364 eligible voters casting their votes by 5:00 PM.
Kannur, Apr 19 (UNI) District Collector and Chief Returning Officer Arun K Vijayan, has suspended five polling officials, on the charges of failure to maintain the secrecy of the home voting process on a 92-year-old voter E Devi at the Kalliasseri Assembly constituency on Friday.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 19 (UNI) The ''Youth4Water India'' has urged political parties in Odisha contesting the general elections to commit to special rehabilitation and support programs for the youth who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
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.
Margao, Apr 19 (UNI) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 playoffs reach a fever pitch as FC Goa prepares to host Chennaiyin FC in a high-stakes knockout clash at the iconic Fatorda Stadium here on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
Lucknow, Apr 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has given approval for the advance payment of duty allowances for Home Guards volunteers enlisted for duty during the Lok Sabha election, official sources said here on Friday.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 19 (UNI) The trough/wind discontinuity now runs from Marathwada to south Tamil Nadu across Interior Karnataka at 0.9 km above mean sea level, Meteorological Centre said on Friday.
Imphal Apr 19 (UNI) The first phase of the election in Manipur for two Parliamentary constituencies concluded at 4 PM on Friday with reports of firing, EVM snatching, and violence.
Mullanpur, April 19 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings'' batsman Ashutosh Sharma''s remarkable batting performance has earned him accolades from Mumbai Indians'' Suryakumar Yadav.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 51.41 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots till 1500 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 membersto the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, began on Friday morning and is progressing smoothly, amid tight security.
Moscow, Apr 19 (UNI) A TU-22M3 strategic bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in southern Russia, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.
New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) Urging the people to carefully cast their vote as they are the deciders of India''s destiny, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that this Lok Sabha election is a ‘fight to protect our constitution and democracy’.
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.05 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots till 1.00 p.m., as the single phase Polling to elect 39 membersto the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressedsmoothly, amid tight security.
Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday, Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.
Chhapra, Apr 19 (UNI) A youth was killed and another injured after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in Bihar''s Saran district, police said on Friday.
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) As per the Election Commission, there is over 24.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in four hours across 21 states and union territories on 102 Lok Sabha seats that are polling on Friday in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 24.37 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots till 1100 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressedsmoothly, amid tight security.
Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Around 8.44 per cent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial two hours of polling till 9.30 am in the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 13.30 per cent of 22 lakh Meghalaya voters cast their votes till 9.30 am on Friday to decide the electoral fortune of 10 candidates aspiring to represent the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies.
Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) Around 9 per cent of 8.9 crore Arunachal Pradesh voters cast their votes in the first two hours till 9 am in simultaneous elections being held in the state for choosing the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, a senior election official said.
Washington, Apr 19 (UNI) The United States'' veto against the proposed resolution on Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations is a hopeless attempt to change the course of history, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots in the first two hours, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electoratehave cast their ballots, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.
Canberra, Apr 19 (UNI) Australian police reported on Friday that a three-week operation targeting high-risk juvenile offending recently concluded in Queensland''s Gold Coast, with more than 20 young people apprehended and charged.
Madurai, Apr 19 (UNI) Polling began on a brisk note in 10 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across nine Southern and six Lok Sabha Constituencies in Central region of Tamil Nadu on Friday morning.
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Voting started on Friday in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories to elect members to the 18th Lok Sabha whose results will be out after 47 days and seven phases of polling.
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) A Delhi court on Thursday sought a report from Tihar jail authorities after hearing an application moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for monitoring his blood sugar levels continuously and allowing him to consult his doctor, Counsel for Kejriwal moved the application submitting that Kejriwal''s blood sugar levels have been fluctuating and he needs to consult his regular doctor.
Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) President of the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) handed over B forms to 17 Lok Sabha candidates and a Cantonment assembly by-election candidate during a program held at Telangana Bhavan on Thursday.
Kochi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two Australian women tourists were booked by Fort Kochi Police for destroying pro-Palestine posters put up by the Student Islamic Organisation (SIO).
Kannauj (UP), Apr 18 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that the youths are committing suicide as they are not getting jobs under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Bengaluru, Apr 18 (UNI) The BJP in Bengaluru South has filed a formal complaint against Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy and others for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the upcoming elections.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday filed a complaint against the ruling Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by using State Transport buses for poll campaign.
Barabanki (UP), Apr 18 (UNI) Bodies of a 25-year-old youth and a 22-year-old woman were found on railway tracks on Barabanki-Gonda section under mysterious circumstances on Thursday, police sources said here.
Alibaug, Apr 18 (UNI) Maharashtra NCP (AP) president, Sunil Tatkare on Thursday expressed that the work that is being done by the ruling Mahayuti government will definitely bring success to the Mahayuti, which will win more than 45 seats in the state.
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Authorities cracked a whip against traffic violators at the tourist resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir on Thursday. A joint team of officers lead by Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Waseem Raja and accompanied by Tehsildar Gulmarg, officers of Motor Vehicle department ,Traffic Department, Police and municipality today launched enforcement drive in Gulmarg to curb the problems of traffic Jam, wrong parking and to ensure hassle free flow of traffic for convenience of tourists“The enforcement drive was carried out to encourage active engagement from the community, including pedestrians, and public transport users in promoting a culture of responsibility and adherence to traffic laws,” officials said.
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two wheeler auto major Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced 29 percent jump in its revenue in Q4 (January-March) at 11,485 crore, led by the broad based buoyancy that was sustained on the domestic business and aided by steady exports.
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) The Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V K Birdi on Thursday directed the district heads of police to analyze and reassess the existing strategies to prevent any potential terror incidents.
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The recent Youth Environment Summit (YES) 2024, hosted by the University School of Environment Management (USEM) of GGSIPU, showcased the critical role of youth in environmental conservation.
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Kashmiri batmakers are overjoyed as the willow bat has made its debut in the Women''s International Cricket.
Suva, April 18 (UNI) About 8 percent, or around 80,000 Fijians, have left the island nation in the last 18 months, with many having significant technical training and experience, said Fiji''s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad on Thursday.
California, Apr 18 (UNI) US corporation Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the tech giant''s $1.2 billion project to supply the Israeli government with cloud computing services, US media reported on Thursday, citing a Google spokeswoman and employees.
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Waqf Board has the authority to deal with any issue on administration or relating to Mutawalliship.
Jerusalem, April 18 (UNI) Israel is unlikely to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran until after the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also known as Pesach, which is celebrated from April 22–30, a senior US official told the ABC News broadcaster.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) South Indian Bank has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Ashok Leyland Limited for financing their dealers under the bank’s dealer finance programme.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) Sterling Tools said on Thursday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Yongin Electronics, a major supplier of components to the Hyundai Kia Motor Group.
Jerusalem, Apr 18 (UNI) About 20,000 runners took part in the Tel Aviv Night Run in the Israeli coastal city on Wednesday night.
Sangli, Apr 17 (UNI) In a joint operation with Constant Survey (CS) team, the Rural Police on Wednesday seized gutka worth lakhs of rupees from a tempo at Mhaishal check-post on Miraj-Kagwad highway in Miraj tehsil of the district and arrested its driver in this connection.
Shillong, April 17 (UNI) In a shocking incident, three youths from Assam were charred to death and the vehicle which they were travelling was set ablaze in Meghalaya by unknown persons, police said on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, April 17 (UNI) A dispute over religious chants in Vidyaranyapura has led to the arrest of four individuals. The incident took place near Mahesh PU College in Chikkabettahalli between 15.30 and 15.45 hours here on Wednesday.
Mandya, April 17 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "lucky charm" of the party, attributing the party''s recent successes in the region to his leadership during the historic Bharat Jodo yatra.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 17 (UNI) Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh 4-0 to emerge as Group C toppers and qualify for the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men''s NFC quarter-finals at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday.
Jammu, Apr 17 (UNI) Security forces on Wednesday defused three Tiffin Improvised Explosive Devices (IEds), recovered from a terrorist hideout in Mendhar sub-division of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) The BJP in Maharashtra has lodged a complaint with city police against unknown persons for allegedly circulating a fake letter issued by the BJP central office on social media, giving nomination to Shiv Sena''s Prakash Krishna Nikam for the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency in an attempt to create a rift between two allies of Mahayuti.
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended an Indian fishing boat, carrying unauthorised cash, reported to be involved in the smuggling of diesel, 83 nm northwest off Mumbai.
Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, has extended the deadline for its two-year Executive MBA Programme 2024-2026 until April 30, 2024.
Patna, April 17 (UNI) RJD on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is adopting double standard approach on sensitive issue of constitution change as on one hand he vows not to change it while on the other hand, some leaders of his party BJP are openly advocating for changing the constitution.
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), April 17 (UNI) AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi attacked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that elections should be held on the public issues, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his leaders were not talking about unemployment, inflation, farmers and women.
Srinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that people of Jammu and Kashmir have to vote this time to protect land, jobs, electricity and future of youth.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 17 (UNI) A trough runs from Gulf of Mannar to South Telangana across interior Tamil Nadu & Rayalaseema at 1.5 km above mean sea level , Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, April 17 (UNI) The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Bengaluru South promises to be a closely contested battle between BJP''s Tejasvi Surya and Congress'' Sowmya Reddy.
Srinagar, April 17 (UNI) Kashmiri Pandits took out Shoba Yatra on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami festival here on Wednesday.
Ghaziabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Stating that loot and lies have become the identity of the BJP, Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that a wind of change is blowing from the west and this will change the political environment of Uttar Pradesh and the country.
Bengaluru, April 17 (UNI) The Parachute Regiment Training Centre marked a significant milestone on Wednesday as the third batch of Agniveers completed their rigorous 24-week recruit training.
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (UNI) As Odisha continued to sizzle under unprecedented heatwave conditions, the state government on Wednesday announced the closure of all schools across the state for the next three days.
Hubballi, Apr 17 (UNI) Shivanand Muttannavar''s innovative bullock cart rally has become a focal point in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha election in Dharwad.
Beijing, Apr 17 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands at 0148 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Kolkata, April 16 (UNI) Jos Buttler''s brilliant unbeaten century, accompanied by Ryan Parag''s quickfire innings and Rovman Powell''s valuable contribution, played crucial roles in registering a two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st match of IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens here on Tuesday.
Hubballi, April 16 (UNI) Congress candidate Vinod Asuti on Tuesday filed nomination papers for the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency, a day after BJP candidate Pralhad Joshi did it.
Mumbai, Apr 16 (UNI) Savsol Lubricants, a leading player in automotive and industrial lubricants, on Tuesday announced that the company has signed Bollywood youth icon Sidharth Malhotra as its brand ambassador.
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) The Sleep Company, India’s leading comfort-tech brand, on Tuesday announced the opening of its eighth outlet in Hyderabad and 75th store in India.
Mumbai, Apr 16 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesperson Anand Paranjape on Tuesday lashed out against the opposition in Maharashtra for "falsely alleging" that there will be a change in the Constitution of India if the BJP-led NDA government returns to power after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Kolhapur / Raigad, Apr 16 (UNI) The Mahayuti (grand alliance) government in Maharashtra is working dynamically to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for realising his vision of 2047, asserted NCP (Ajit Pawar) state president Sunil Tatkare on Tuesday.
Hyderabad, April 16 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has reaffirmed the Congress party''s commitment to achieving ''Mission Telangana—15'' by clinching at least 15 out of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State.
Washington, April 16 (UNI) A fire has broken out at a military plant in the US city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, that has been producing munitions, including artillery and mortar shells, for supply to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday.
Agartala, Apr 16 (UNI) Police arrested a 24-year-old youth identified as Raju Mia of Netajipara locality of Churaibari along the Tripura-Assam border in North Tripura district on Monday on the charge of keeping a cow head in a Hindu house in the area on Sunday, when Bengali New Year was celebrating with customary rituals.
Gaya, Apr 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned opposition parties for using the constitution as a "political tool", saying no one even Bheem Rao Ambedkar himself can change it, but people were being misled by leaders of INDIA bloc that it would be changed if BJP was voted to power after ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Agnipath scheme as an insult to the Indian Army and the youth who dream of protecting the country and promised to cancel the scheme when the party comes to power.
Tumkur, April 16 (UNI) Addressing speculations about the BJP potentially amending the Constitution if they secure 400 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, JDS Supremo HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that there will be no alteration to the Constitution.
Badaun (UP), Apr 16 (UNI) Aditya Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party (SP) national general secretary Shivpal Singh Yadav and the party''s Lok Sabha candidate, though own property worth crores rupees but he does not have any personal vehicle of his own, although he keeps a pistol with him for protection.
Nirmal (Telangana), Apr 16 (UNI) A 17-year-old student of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) (IIIT-Basara) in this district allegedly committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling in his hostel room on Tuesday morning.
Kolkata, Apr 16 (UNI) Mohun Bagan Super Giant assistant coach Manuel Cascallana showered praise on his team following their thrilling victory over Mumbai City FC in the final match of the Indian Super League (ISL), securing the League Shield on Monday night.
New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) Underscoring the growing use of drug trafficking proceeds to fund terrorism, aid armed groups, and instigate political violence in the South Asia region, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said on Monday that narco-terrorism appears to be an increasing problem in the region.
New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order concerning the Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Maharashtra President Sunil Tatkare on Monday said the upcoming election happens to be a political test for all the three parties in the Grand Alliance (Mahayuti) and exuded confidence in passing the test.
Dharamshala, April 15 (UNI) BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut called on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his palace in Dharamshala on Monday.
Patna, April 15 (UNI) Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday alleged that the BJP was intending to change the constitution and warned them that the dalits, backwards, and poor will gouge the eyes of those who raise their eyebrows at the document.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) The Congress party expelled senior party leader and sitting MLA from Jatani, Suresh Chandra Routray, from the party for six years on Monday.
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order about the Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
Patna Apr. 15 (UNI) Describing the resolution paper of BJP as Modi''s guarantee, BJP state President and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary said that the party executes the resolutions made in the Manifesto.
Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Strengthening collaborative education and research ties between the UK and India, University of Leicester (Leicester) and The Apollo University (TAU), a part of the Apollo Hospitals Group, have initiated an unprecedented programme partnership.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (UNI) Cloud Nautical Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., a major software company in maritime industry, has opened its new office at Technopark Phase-4 (Technocity) at Pallippuram here as part of its strategy to explore new markets.
Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has signed definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group''s 1.5 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
Hyderabad, April 15 (UNI) Chevella Parliamentary constituency BJP candidate, Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, asserted that the Congress party''s triumph in the Assembly elections stemmed from the misrule of the BRS family and KCR''s anti-people policies.
Manila, Apr 15 (UNI) Philippine troops have killed three alleged members of Dawlah Islamiya (DI), an Islamic militant group, during a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said Monday.
Pune, Apr 14 (UNI) The Southern Star Army Wives Welfare Association hosted the ‘ASMITA’ (Dakshini Kathan), a celebration of courage and resilience, at the Rajendra Sinhji Institute, here.
Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) Telangana and Jharkhand Governor, also serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, C P Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, paid heartfelt floral tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at Tank Bund on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Malerkotla, Apr 14 (UNI) Three youths were killed and two youths were seriouly injured in a road accident at Ranwan village on the Malerkotla-Khanna road on Saturday night.
Pune, Apr 14 (UNI) With people having lost confidence in BJP, there will be a major setback to Mahayuti in Maharashtra in Lok Sabha elections, claimed Hemant Patil, founder-president of India Against Corruption (IAC), on Sunday.
Tehran, Apr 14 (UNI) Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik.
Mysuru, Apr 14 (UNI) Making several strong statements regarding the Congress party and its alleged intentions and actions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will not only decide the next five years but also the future of developed India by 2047.
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Citing the callous inaction of Delhi Jal Board officers, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Sunday demanded the Delhi LG VK Saxena to suspend the CEO of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) within 24 hours following the death of a woman due to violence over water shortage in the national capital.
Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) Bihar Congress on Sunday described the manifesto of BJP as " Jumla Patra", released for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Chennai, Apr 14 (UNI) Accusing the BJP of being perilously intent to dismantle the Constitution,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K.Stalin on Sunday said India was on the brinkof the most critical election in its history.
Vijayawada, Apr 14 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer offered rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 133rd Birth anniversary, by offering flowers to his portrait at a programme held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan on Sunday.
Aizawl, Apr 14 (UNI) Election officials in Mizoram have announced the establishment of 1276 polling stations across the state for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.
Palakkad, Apr 14 (UNI) A 45-year-old youth committed suicide after stabbing his girlfriend to death and set the body on fire on Sunday for allegedly ignoring him and set to marry another youth at Thrithala near Pattambi.
Bahraich (UP), April 14 (UNI) A 22-year-old youth hanged himself and committed suicide allegedly after killing his 15-year-old sister in Khareighat area of Bahraich district, police sources said here on Sunday.
Mumbai, April 14 (UNI) Two unidentified persons opened fire outside Bollywood megastar Salman Khan''s Bandra home on Sunday at 5 a.m. and ran away on their motorcycles, officials said.
By Ansari Aejaz AhmedMumbai, April 14 (UNI) In the fight between the ruling Maha Yuti (Grand Alliance) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (that represents the INDIA bloc) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra,Prakash Ambedkar - the grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar - could play a major role in the backdrop of the Marathas-vs-OBC reservation issue.
Tel Aviv, April 14 (UNI) More than a hundred drones launched by Iran have already been intercepted outside Israel’s airspace, Israeli radio Galatz reported, citing a security source.
United Nations, April 14 (UNI) The world is potentially facing a new acute crisis in the Middle East, the fate of which depends on the next steps of the parties involved, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said.
Beijing, April 13 (UNI) even people died in a gas poisoning incident on Saturday afternoon in Chengdu, southwest China''s Sichuan Province, according to the local emergency management bureau.
Phagwara, Apr 13 (UNI) Two persons were electrocuted and Three other sustained burn injuries while installing ”Nishan Sahib” at a religious place of Gurdwara Shaheedan in Village Shankar near Nakodar on Baisakhi on Saturday.
Baku, April 13 (UNI) Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Khaled El-Enany, the Egyptian candidate for the post of UNESCO Director-General, to discuss the situation in the South Caucasus, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Mumbai, Apr 13 (UNI) A massive fire broke out in a high-rise commercial tower in western suburb of Bandra on Saturday.
Mullanpur, April 13 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings in the 27th match of IPL 2024 here on Saturday.
Gaya, April 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that eight lakh government jobs were given to youth in the state by his government since voted to power in 2005 Kumar, while addressing a public meeting in favour of NDA candidate Jeetan Ram Manjhi for Lok Sabha election 2024, said that eight lakhs government jobs were given to youth in Bihar in 18 years of his tenure as Chief Minister. His government was committed to provide government jobs to youth as well as creating employment opportunities for them, he added.
Jammu, Apr 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance at the Gurudwara Sahib Abtal, Ramgarh in Samba.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 13 (UNI) The second day of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men''s National Football Championship 2024, being played at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here, saw a host of goals in the Group C matches on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 13 (UNI) Institutional investments in the country’s real estate sector slumped 55% year-on-year to US$ 552.1 million in January-March quarter (Q1) of 2024 as foreign investors stayed away from the market in the wake of global macro-economic uncertainties and geo-political tensions, property consultant Vestian said in a report on Saturday.
London, Apr 12 (UNI) The Premier League has announced that it will introduce a semi-automated system to decide on tight offside decisions for the 2024-25 season.
Jammu, Apr 13 (UNI) Security forces on Saturday recovered cache of arms and ammunition, including Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and explosives, from a terrorist hideout in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sydney, Apr 13 (UNI) Police have launched an investigation after two bodies were found in a shipping container in Australia''s southeastern state of New South Wales (NSW) on Saturday.
Phnom Penh, Apr 13 (UNI) A Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC)''s expert team has found a war-left U.S.-made MK-82 aerial bomb in the Mekong River in southern Kandal province, a mine clearance chief said on Saturday.
Shimla, Apr 13 (UNI) A woman lost her life and several were injured when an HRTC electric bus went out of control at an old bus stand in Shimla.
Shimla, Apr 12 (UNI) Shimla District administration has organised a Himalayan Expedition Silk Route Ultra Trail from Narkanda to Sarahan from April 12-14 in which trail runners of national and international repute participating.
Moscow, April 12 (UNI) There are no issues that can be solved today without using space technology, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Coimbatore, Apr 12 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi andthe RSS, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday evening asserted that INDIAlliance willwin the Lok Sabha polls in this ideological battle, and made a slew of promises that included passageof Right to Apprentice Law for unemployed youths with Rs one lakh per year for training by filling up of 30 lakh job vacancies, Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, waiver of crop loans and depositing Rs 8,500 per month (Rs one lakh per year) in the bank accounts of people below the BPL.
Pilibhit (UP), Apr 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of promoting corruption and weakening the Constitution.
Gadag, April 12 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai''s tirade against the Congress government''s alleged lack of development initiatives and financial mismanagement took a poignant turn as he highlighted the plight of women attempting to avail benefits under the Gruha Laxmi scheme.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut will inaugurate the central campaign office of Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) Lok Sabha candidate Chandrakant Khaire here on Saturday.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 12 (UNI) The first edition of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men''s National Football Championship 2024 got off to a flying start at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Friday.
Lucknow, Apr 12 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday announced unconditional support to Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India''s factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the month of February 2024, data from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed on Friday.
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the "2024 Lok Sabha election is being fought to save democracy and to protect the Indian constitution."“I am confident we are going to win this fight,” he said while addressing a public meeting in support of INDIA alliance candidates at Palayamkottai here, this evening.
Madrid, Apr 12 (UNI) FC Barcelona will be without three key players and have little time to recover from their Champions League efforts before their key La Liga visit to play Cadiz on Saturday.
Kairana (UP), April 12 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that playing with the future of the youth is intolerable and anyone attempting such actions will face the confiscation of their ancestral property, which will then be distributed among the underprivileged.
Kolkata, Apr 12 (UNI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit outat BJP leader Amit Malviya after he claimed West Bengal has become asafehaven for terrorists following the arrest of two suspects from poll-bound East Medinipur.
Bengaluru, Apr 11 (UNI) Signalling a significant concern regarding electoral ethics and fair campaigning practices, the Karnataka BJP on Thursday appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to prevent the distribution of Congress party''s guarantee cards, signed by Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Kaithal. Apr 11 (UNI) Indian National Lok Dal''s Principal General Secretary Abhay Chautala''s election campaign got a boost on Thursday when the Sarvhit Party announced its support to INLD in the Lok Sabha elections.
Wayanad, Apr 11 (UNI) A massive wildfire broke out at the Karassery forest in Kerala''s Moolankavu on Thursday, spreading across 100 acres of land with the leaping flames visible over a 20-Kilometre stretch.
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (UNI) Four thatched houses were gutted in a major fire that broke out in one of the thatched house due to cooking gas leakage in Gollapeta of Kondevaram village in U. Kothapalli mandal on Thursday .
Bengaluru, April 11 (UNI) In continuation of PVR INOX''s commitment to providing unparalleled cinematic experiences to its audience, the company launched its 14-screen Megaplex at Phoenix Mall of Asia, equipped with cutting-edge technology and premium formats like MX4D and ScreenX here on Thursday.
Kasganj (UP), April 11 (UNI) Five youths were feared drowned while taking a bath in the Hazara canal in the Tatarpur area of Kasganj district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a senior police officer said here.
Kolhapur, Apr 11 (UNI) MP Sanjay Mandlik, who is contesting on Shiv Sena (Shinde) ticket as Mahayuti candidate from Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency, on Thursday stirred up a hornets'' nest by making an objectionable statement against Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj, who is also contesting from Kolhapur on Congress ticket as a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) In 2021, during the National Team training camp in Goa, goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu suffered a fractured right shin that not only left her bedridden for two months but also raised serious doubts about her footballing future.
Kolkata, Apr 11 (UNI) Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged molestation of women, land grabbing of the tribal people and intimidation at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal''s North 24 Parganas by some TMC leaders, court sources said on Thursday.
Shahjahanpur (UP), Apr 11 (UNI) Two youths were killed and two others injured when a car fell into a ditch after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in the Nigohi area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said on Thursday.
Canberra, Apr 11 (UNI) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed news that U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a request to the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
New York, Apr 11 (UNI) A shootout at an Eid al-Fitr event on Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia, U.S. state of Pennsylvania, has left three people injured, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Houston, Apr 11 (UNI) One person was killed and more than 10 others were injured after severe storms battered the U.S. South stretching from Texas to Florida on Wednesday, authorities said.
Shimla, Apr 10 (UNI) A young man lost a leg at the PGI Chandigarh on Wednesday a day after he suffered major injuries while saving two kids about to hit by a moving train on Tuesday.
Shimla, Apr 10 (UNI) Many huts were gutted in a devastating fire near village Basal under the Una district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, the state Disaster Management Authority spokesperson confirmed.
Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) A Bengaluru-based lawyer has been cheated of nearly Rs 15 lakh by cyber fraudster posing as cops and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths.
Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The South Indian Organised Retailers Association (ORA), the registered association of the Organised Retailer Chains in India, on Wednesday decided to discontinue of Oneplus Product Sales from May 1, 2024, due to unresolved Concerns.
Jammu, April 10 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday asked the executing agencies to adhere to the timelines for completion of the projects.
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will interact with the youth of city on topic,''Journey of Global Rise of India'', on Friday.
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday attacked the BJP government stating that it has failed to establish the ''so-called Chhattisgarh liquor scam'' and was nothing but an ''election prosecution'' to defame the then state government and administration.
New Delhi, April 10 (UNI) Digital infrastructure solutions provider IBUS Network and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (iBUS) on Wednesday said that it has raised US$200 million from National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to support its growth.
Warsaw, April 10 (UNI) Poland is preparing to close the case of the plane crash near the Russian city of Smolensk in 2010, which killed then-Polish President Lech Kaczynski, the Polish prosecutor''s office said on Wednesday.
Vellore, (Tamil Nadu), Apr 10 (UNI) Continuing his onslaught on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and itsally the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the whole DMK has become a company of a family and are looting the State.
Manila, April 10 (UNI) The US, Japanese, and Philippine leaders will discuss the security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea at their first-ever trilateral summit in Washington, DC, scheduled for April 11, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) A special court for the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) has awarded ten years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to a 26-year-old youth from Parel for sexually assaulting and harassing a minor girl in 2017.
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) A young beautician of Mumbai has filed a case with the LT Marg police after her morphed nude images were circulated on social media as well as among her acquaintances via a loan app, officials said here on Wednesday.
Seoul, April 10 (UNI) South Koreans on Wednesday started voting for a new parliament, which is widely being seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk yeol’s administration.
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections naming two more candidates.
Sanya, Apr 10 (UNI) Six bodies have been recovered from sea a week after a collision between a fishing boat and a commercial ship off the southwestern coast of south China''s Hainan Province, with two people remaining missing, the provincial maritime search and rescue center said on Wednesday.
Kolkata, Apr 9 (UNI) National award-winning filmmaker, Utpalendu Chakraborty has been admitted to SSKM Hospital in the city with a fracture to his waist following a fall from cot at his south Kolkata residence, official sources said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Delhi-based institutes of higher learning have an overall compliance rate of only 45.8 percent with regard to tobacco control laws, says a recent survey.
Chandigarh, Apr 9 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 2-year-old boy died after falling into a12-feet deep uncovered manhole in Sector 37 of Gurugram, Haryana, last week.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis expressed dissatisfaction at not being able to qualify for the playoffs and is determined to end the season on a high with a win as top-six chasing East Bengal FC visit the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (UNI) Voters can use the KYC (Know Your Candidate) App to learn more about the candidates competing in the Lok Sabha election, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.
Ballia (UP), Apr 9 (UNI) Two youths drowned while taking a bath in the Ganga river in the Phephana area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said here.
Bengaluru, April 9 (UNI) Prominent spiritual leader Sadhguru has expressed strong concern about the declining quality of political discourse concerning women in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha election.
Kolkata, Apr 9 (UNI) Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has written a letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose complaining against the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly blatantly conspiring with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Income Tax Department (IT) against the state ruling party.
New Delhi, Apr 9 UNI) India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited, on Tuesday said it has commissioned another vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility taking the total manufacturing capacity to 900,00 units per annum.
Amaravati, Apr 9 (UNI) The trough/wind discontinuity from North Coastal Andhra Pradesh to South Tamil Nadu now runs from North Gujarat to South Tamil Nadu across the cyclonic circulation over Madhya Maharashtra and Interior Karnataka at 0.9 km above mean sea level, Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
Jerusalem, Apr 9 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that for the first time, an enemy target had been intercepted with the use of the new C-Dome missile defense system in the area of Eilat town, located in the Gulf of Aqaba.
Dehradun, April 9 (UNI) Eight people were killed on Tuesday when a vehicle from Nainital district of Uttarakhand headed to neighbouring Nepal fell into a deep gorge.
Nanning, Apr 9 (UNI) Five people were killed after a fire engulfed a grocery store in south China''s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.
Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) After a dominating show by the bowlers, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a timely half century, his first in this edition, as home favourites and 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scored a resoundingseven wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadiumhere on Monday night.
Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region (CIISR) will contribute to Viksit Bharat aimed at transforming India into a fully developed nation by the year 2047 and has set up a State-level Task Force for this purpose.
Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD) on Monday urgedthe Election Commission of India to exempt them fron confiscation of money by the flyingsquads as supplies will be blocked by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petrol bunkswouyld go dry.
Washington, April 8 (UNI) Republicans'' efforts to impeach US President Joe Biden appear to be falling apart due to a lack of evidence, but their work could lay the foundation for federal investigations and prosecution of his family if Donald Trump is reelected as president, the Axios news portal reported on Monday, citing a source close to the Trump campaign.
Hyderabad, April 8 (UNI) The Telangana CID''s special execution team successfully executed a 29-year-old pending Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against a fugitive dacoit who had been evading police authorities.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee onMonday hit out at Prime minister Narendra Modi, alleging that duringhis meetingat Jalpaiguri he did not utter a single word for any relief to thestorm-hit district of north Bengal.
New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) India''s auto retail witnessed robust growth in financial year 2023-24 with resurgence seen in the two-wheeler segment on the back of new model launches and sharp jump in electric vehicle (EV) segment, as per data released by trade body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Monday.
Brussels, April 8 (UNI) The cost of shipping a container from China to Europe has doubled, while insurance rates surged 60% due to the need to reroute vessels away from the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen''s Houthis, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) Tata Group-owned Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have entered into an agreement seeking to develop Bengaluru as an aviation hub for southern India.
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) Tata Group-owned Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have entered into an agreement seeking to develop Bengaluru as an aviation hub for southern India.
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) Lizaad Williams joined the Delhi Capitals for the remainder of the IPL 2024 season. His inclusion in DC''s team for the remaining matches of the IPL 2024 season brings a new dynamic to the team''s bowling lineup.
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (UNI) Marking a significant development in Karnataka politics, Jagadguru Fakira Dingaleshwar Mahaswami on Monday decided to contest as an independent candidate from the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency.
Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) In the early hours of Monday, a horrific incident unfolded at Pragathi Nagar Bathukamma Ghat, where a 21-year-old youth, identified as Teja, fell victim to a group of unidentified assailants.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed satisfaction with the performance of his players after they got the better of Bengaluru FC in a nervy Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday night.
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the bail granted to YouTuber Sattai Duraimurugan, who faced allegations of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Sanaa, Apr 8 (UNI) Yemen''s Houthi group said in a statement on Sunday that it had carried out five military operations in the past 72 hours, targeting British, Israeli vessels and U.S. warships.
New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI)Spear Corps, a formation of the Indian Army, on the occasion of World Health Day, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing essential medical assistance to communities across Northeast India. Over the past year, Spear Corps has conducted a series of medical camps, especially in remote areas of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and the violence-affected state of Manipur.
Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Former chief minister and Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, said on Sunday that the Congress party only abuses his party but does not speak on the real issues.
Bodh Gaya, Apr 7 (UNI) Underlining the significance of economic nationalism for the nation’s prosperity and sovereignty, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar appealed to citizens to make ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Vocal for Local’ a national habit.
Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Days after Kathua shootout in which one Sub-Inspector attained martyrdom and a gangster was killed, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have prepared a list of more than 100 gangsters and history-sheeters active in the past 15 years in different districts.
Nawada, Apr 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of not enforcing the constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, which was drafted and prepared by Baba Bheem Rao Ambedkar.
Jammu, April 7 (UNI) Asserting that the rapid pace of development in Jammu, particularly on its emergence as an educational centre housing institutions there arises a pressing need for a swift, cost-effective, secure, and dependable transportation system such as the “Jammu Metro”, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder Executive Director of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta has advocated for ’extending metro-connectivity’ to educational, healthcare institutions.
Nawada, Apr 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared that he would not rest till poverty is wiped out of the country.
Jalpaiguri, Apr 7 (UNI) In a span of three days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the face of the BJP''s election fortune in 2024, is scheduled to address a party rally in this West Bengal''s tea belt district afternoon in support of Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha candidate Jayanta Kumar Roy.
New York, April 7 (UNI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the Ecuadorian police attack on the Mexican Embassy in Quito, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, adding that the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel should be respected.
Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) In a bid to improve awareness about breast health, Isha Ambani Piramal graced the launch of a unique book, “Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know,” curated by Dr. Vijay Haribhakti, Chair, Onco Sciences, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.
Mumbai, Apr 6 (UNI) The Central Railway has made a remarkable achievement of highest non-fare revenue (NFR) earnings among all zones of Indian Railways with an unprecedented earning of Rs 122.35 crore in the Financial Year 2023-24, up by 39.92 per cent than previous year''s revenue of Rs 87.44 crore.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) Much to the delight of nature lovers especially conservationists, a remarkable discovery unfolded in the heart of Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh with a group of butterfly enthusiasts documenting for the first time in India an elusive butterfly species, Neptis philyra, a member of the family Nymphalidae recently.
Pune, Apr 6 (UNI) In a survey conducted ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections, it was found that 93 per cent of women voters in various districts of Maharashtra expressed that it is important to elect people''s representatives and to carry out development work.
Dharamshala, Apr 6 (UNI) Under the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a special campaign will be run until May 4, this year, to register the names of women voters and physically challenged voters left out on the voter list.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) In the run up to the forthcoming simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, Inspector General of Police, PHQ Itanagar, Take Ringu has emphasized the necessity of readiness to manage any situation, suggesting the utilization of Gaon Burahs’ services for smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls.
Saharanpur (UP), Apr 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday appealed to people to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the bright future of the coming generations.
Rae Bareli (UP), Apr 6 (UNI) A 50-year-old man was beaten to death by neighbours allegedly over a land dispute in the Saraini area of Rae Bareli district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Saturday.
Singapore, Apr 6 (UNI) Singapore''s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said Saturday it arrested 36 people involved in drug offences in a recent operation.
Canberra, April 6 (UNI) The Australian government has announced it will appoint a "special adviser" to scrutinise the investigation into an Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers, including an Australian woman.
Margao, April 6 (UNI) FC Goa defeated Hyderabad FC by 4-0 at the Fatorda Stadium here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Friday night as substitute Noah Sadaoui scored a hat-trick within 12 minutes in the second half to power the Gaurs to a league double over the Thangboi Singto-coached side this season.
Moscow, Apr 5 (UNI) Colombia has officially petitioned to join South Africa''s lawsuit against Israel over alleged genocide in the Gaza Strip, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Friday.
Sangli (Maharashtra), Apr 5 (UNI) Urging Congress to give up its claim of contesting from the Sangli Lok Sabha sat in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday said it was determined to put up its candidate from the constituency.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 5 (UNI) A massive fire broke out in a power distribution company in Chhattisgarh''s Raipur here on Friday, an official said.
Bengaluru, Apr 5 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued a clarification on Friday regarding its investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru.
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 5 (UNI) Nomination papers of 86 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections were rejected during scrutiny held on Friday.
Chandigarh, Apr 5 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday constituted the advisory board of the party''s legal wing, with Arshdeep Singh Kler as the president, besides appointing a Secretary General and five Senior Vice Presidents.
London, Apr 5 (UNI) Train drivers at 16 rail companies in Britain began a new wave of strikes starting from Friday, amid a long-running dispute over pay.
New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission of India on Friday, urging it to ensure a ''non-partisan'' election process.
Jerusalem, Apr 5 (UNI) Israel on Friday denounced a resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible "war crimes" in the Gaza Strip as "an anti-Israeli act."The 47-member UN rights body on Friday also urged a halt to weapons sales to Israel for violations of human rights.
Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday said that the company Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka has proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the board.
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has instructed the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of States to take necessary measures to enhance voting percentages in urban areas during the upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to make democracy more impactful.
Srinagar, Apr 5 (UNI) The local authorities disallowed the congregational prayer on ‘Jumat-ul-Vida’ (last Friday of Ramzan) at the historic Jamia Masjid and placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir, under house arrest, the management body of Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid said.
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) Prominent Congress leader Shujath Ali declared that the Indian National Congress unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in New Delhi on Friday, asserting that it will herald a revolution in the lives of Indians.
East London (South Africa), Apr 5 (UNI) South Africa women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20I between South Africa and Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.
Jerusalem, Apr 5 (UNI) Israel announced the reopening of key routes to allow humanitarian aid to enter the famine-stricken Gaza Strip.
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI), Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G. Kishan Reddy paid homage to the statue of Babu Jagjivan Ram at Nizam College Grounds on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Kolkata, Apr 05 (UNI) Britannia NutriChoice on Friday announced its foray into health-tech with its NutriPlus app.
New Delhi, April 5 (UNI) With an aim to increase voter turnout in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission organised a conference on Friday with municipal commissioners and district election officers (DEOs) of 11 States and Union Territories which had low voter turnout during the previous elections.
New Delhi, April 5 (UNI) Just a day before the bail hearing of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia in Delhi Court, the party released his letter on Friday, which conveyed a message that he will be with them soon.
New Delhi, April 5 (UNI) Considering various factors both in the domestic and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India Friday projected the Indian economy to grow at 7 per cent during the current financial year.
Jerusalem, April 5 (UNI) Israeli officials say they have reconnaissance data indicating that Iran might attack Israel with drones and missiles following an airstrike on the consular annex of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Axios reported on Friday.
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Washington, Apr 5 (UNI) The United States is very concerned about a potential full-scale war between Israel and Iran following an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Damascus, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said during an interview with Fox News.
Washington, Apr 4 (UNI) The United States early next week will request a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said on Thursday.
Washington, Apr 4 (UNI) U.S. President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel will depend on Israel''s steps to protect civilians in Gaza.
Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Captain Shubman Gill''s stellar innings and the valuable contributions from other Gujarat Titans players played a crucial role in setting up a formidable target of 199 runs for Punjab Kings.
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The Central government on Thursday issued a cautionary advisory to Indians who are intending to visit Cambodia for employment and cautioned them "to do so only through authorized agents".
Puri, Apr 4 (UNI) Puri Chief Judicial Magistrate(CJM) Santosh Kumar Mishra on Wednesday sentenced two persons to seven and five years of rigorous imprisonment for looting a tourist couple in a running train.
Islamabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tributes to the country''s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary being observed on Thursday.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (UNI) Former Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Assembly, Rama Chandra Panda, sitting MLA from Soro Assembly seat Parshuram Dhada, BJD Athamallik MLA Ramesh Chandra Sai, and former Phulbani MLA Debendra Kanhar have resigned from the primary membership of the BJD in Odisha.
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials have busted unauthorized manufacturing of certain drugs at Ovoid Pharmachem Private Limited in Jeedimetla village of Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
Damascus, Apr 4 (UNI) Israeli missiles struck military targets in the countryside of Quneitra and Daraa provinces in southern Syria after midnight Thursday, in response to missiles launched from multiple locations towards the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Mr M.Senthamil Selvan has taken over as the new Chief Public Relations Officer of Southern Railway on Thursday.
Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Aptus Value Housing on Thursday donated Rs one crore toSri Kanchi Mutt at Kancheepuram.
New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) EET Retail, the retail division of UK-focused downstream energy company EET Fuels, on Thursday said that it has plans to develop a significant portfolio of Essar-branded fuel retail outlets within three years as part of its vision to become the UK’s “retailer of choice to consumers”.
Kolkata, Apr 4 (UNI) After a gap of many years, Sunil Narine is back at the top of the order for KKR and he’s back in style.
Margao, Apr 4 (UNI) FC Goa will host Hyderabad FC at the Fatorda Stadium here on Friday, 7:30 pm IST, in a game where the former will try to build pressure up top in order to challenge for the League Winners Shield.
New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) Responding to a question over its "double standard" as Washington showed support for the political Opposition in India but remain silent on the treatment of opposition in Pakistan, the United States on Thursday asserted that it does not agree with "that characterisation".
Buffalo Park (South Africa), Apr 4 (UNI) Sri Lanka''s women''s side has created history in East London here as they registered their first T20I series triumph over South Africa in any format.
Srinagar, Apr 4 (UNI) An Indian Air Force (IAF) Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing after sustaining damage due to undulating terrain and high altitude during an operational training sortie in Ladakh, officials said on Thursday.
Guangzhou, Apr 4 (UNI) Three were killed and 10 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in south China''s Guangdong Province on Thursday, said local authorities.
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) All India Bank Employees'' Association (AIBEA) on Thursday urged Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to draft only the ''''minimum'''' number of employees and officers from Banks for the ensuing election work.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Outcomes of the Swachh Bharat Revolution were monumental with millions adopting improved sanitation practices and achieving open defecation-free status across villages and districts, said.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyaneshwar Kumar, Dr. Sukh Bir Singh Sandhu convened a video conference with Chief Secretaries of all states and Lt. Governors of Union Territories on Wednesday.
Chandigarh, Apr 3 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal has constituted a 15- member Manifesto Committee under the leadership of senior leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder for the Lok Sabha election in Punjab.
Phagwara, Apr 3 (UNI) A Youth was run over by a train near Phagwara railway station on Wednesday.
Chennai , Apr 3 (UNI) A leopard was spotted at Semmangulam area in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu late on Tuesday night.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has urged for comprehensive arrangements to ensure the success of the ''Jana Jatara Sabha'' organized by the Congress party in Tukkuguda on April 6.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Dr K Lakshman, National President of BJP OBC Morcha and Member of Rajya Sabha, criticised the ongoing spectacle between Congress and BRS in Telangana, likening it to a "Tom and Jerry" showdown over the phone tapping case.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) The second song from Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali''s upcoming web series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar" has been released on YouTube by Bhansali Music (official YouTube channel).
Amaravati, Apr 3 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next four days, Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.
Tokyo, Apr 3 (UNI) Two high school students have suffered cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning on Wednesday as they attended a football match in Japan''s southwestern prefecture of Miyazaki, local media reported.
Shimla, Apr 3 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh State Wildlife Authority lodged a case under the Wildlife Protection Act after confirmation that three leopards, including two cubs and a leopardess, died due to poisoning recently.
Jammu, April 3 (UNI) A Probationary Sub Inspector (PSI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, who was critically injured in last evening''s shootout with gangsters in Kathua district, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, police said on Wednesday.
Beijing, Apr 3 (UNI) The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources lifted a tsunami warning on Wednesday that was issued after a series of powerful earthquakes hit the eastern coast of Taiwan, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.
Tallinn, Apr 3 (UNI) Estonia''s border guard authority and its interior ministry have proposed shutting down the border crossing between Estonia''s Narva and Russia''s Ivangorod every night starting next month, citing the small number of crossings and the Ukraine conflict, the agency''s deputy chief has said.
Yangon, Apr 3 (UNI) A devastating fire swept through a municipal market in Kyauktaga Township of Myanmar''s Bago region, engulfing shops and houses, an official from the Bago region Fire Services Department said Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) A major fire broke out in the Vimal Plastic Industry located in Saibaba Nagar, Mylardevpally, Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning.
Canberra, Apr 3 (UNI) Australia''s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned Israel for an airstrike that killed an Australian citizen in Gaza.
Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) A probationary sub inspector suffered critical injuries while one gangster was killed in a late evening shootout on Tuesday in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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.
Meerut (UP), Apr 2 (UNI) Actor Arun Govil, who played the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar''s famous serial Ramayan, on Tuesday filed his nomination from the Meerut parliamentary seat for the Lok Sabha elections as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.
Hyderabad, Apr 2 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy asserted that the Congress Government in Telangana would not enforce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) or the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday released its poll manifesto for the ensuing simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of the Northeastern state, giving “job guarantee” to the youths besides pledging to do away with the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
Chitrakoot, April 2 (UNI) Seven persons were killed and one injured when the autorickshaw in which they were travelling collided head-on with a dumper at Karvi area of Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said.
Aizawl, Apr 2 (UNI) In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, authorities in Aizawl seized a total of 7 kilograms of methamphetamine on Monday.
Kolkata, Apr 2 (UNI) Goldmedal Electricals, a leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company, has announced the launch of India''s first smart riding suitcase, AirXpress.
Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) The ruling grand alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar) will win all the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, claimed BJP state election in-charge and former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Dr Dinesh Sharma here on Tuesday.
Kolkata, Apr 2 (UNI) Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd (Tata AIA), one of India''s leading life insurers, has launched a premium payment service on its WhatsApp platform marking the first-ever launch of its kind in the life insurance sector.
Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) In a first, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an overnight trial run on the 3.5 km-long emergency landing facility, constructed near Bijbehara in Anantnag district on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, official sources said.
Patna, Apr 2 (UNI) In a sudden move, the outgoing BJP MP from Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad, apparently annoyed at denial of party ticket, resigned from the party and joined Congress.
London, Apr 2 (UNI) Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has requested not to be considered for England selection for the ICC Men''s T20 World Cup 2024.
Sangli, Apr 2 (UNI) Four sugarcane cutter labourers were killed on the spot while ten others injured in an accident that occurred at Nagaj Phata on the Bagour-Ratnagiri national highway in Kavathe-Mahankal tehsil of this district early Tuesday morning.
Chitrakoot (UP), Apr 2 (UNI) Six people were killed and two others injured when an autorickshaw was hit by a truck in the Karvi area of Chitrakoot district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday referred the petition, filed by the State of Kerala against the Union of India, challenging the limits imposed on the State''s borrowing capacities, to a five-judge Constitution Bench for further directions.
Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) The Rajasthan Royals clinched a resounding victory against the Mumbai Indians in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League hosted here on Monday, marking the hosts'' third successive defeat under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari directed District Collectors to raise awareness about sunstroke, dehydration, and other heat-related issues during April and May due to soaring temperatures.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Adoong Pan-Lam and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday held discussion which was centred around issues of mutual cooperation in the maritime domain, training exchange programmes and information sharing.
Chandigarh, Apr 01 (UNI) To instil a sense of security among the general public ahead of Lok Sabha Election-2024, Punjab police along with teams of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) on Monday carried out flag marches at all the vulnerable and sensitive pockets across the state.
Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief spokesperson Atul Londhe on Monday wrote a letter to the Election Commission demanding to file a case against state deputy chief minister and Home minister Devendra Fadnavis and his immediate dismissal from the post of Home minister for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC).
Hyderabad, April 1 (UNI) Consultant Psychiatrist at KIMS Hospitals ( Kondapur) Dr Charan Teja Koganti here on Monday said Autism is four times more common in boys than in girls.
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy refuted former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao''s allegations, attributing them to KCR''s frustration and depression following his loss of power in Telangana.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Dilip Pandey on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserting that they (BJP) arrested him out of fear of losing the Lok Sabha election.
Washington, Apr 1 (UNI) Authorities in the US city of Baltimore are working to open a temporary alternative route for commercial vessels following the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command said.
 
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The political row over the Katchatheevu island has intensified as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday slammed former Prime Ministers from the Congress party as they had displayed "indifference" about Katchatheevu Island and gave away Indian fishermen''s rights despite legal views to the contrary.
Kolkata, Apr 01 (UNI) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), one of India’s leading automotive companies, on Minday announced that its overall auto sales for the month of March 2024 stood at 68,413 vehicles, a growth of 4 per cent, including exports.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Terming congestion at airports as “unwelcoming”, Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Services Zulfiquar Hasan on Monday said that guidelines were issued to have short, direct and straight routes to boarding gates for flyers.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on Utkal Diwas, stating that only the Congress party can ensure a prosperous and bright future for the people of the state.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (UNI ) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have extended their warm wishes and greetings to the people of Odisha on Utkal Divas.
Jerusalem, Apr 1 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday it had detected a suspicious aerial target over the southern city of Eilat that fell into the Gulf of Eilat, adding that no injuries were reported.
New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, read out a message sent by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener on Sunday and announced six guarantees pitched by him if the opposition alliance wins Lok Sabha elections.
Lucknow, Mar 31 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended his congratulations to former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Lal Krishna Advani for being conferred with the prestigious ''Bharat Ratna'' award.
Jamshedpur, Mar 31 (UNI) Jamshedpur FC struck back through an equaliser by Javi Siverio to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Saturday night.
Dar es Salaam, Mar 30 (UNI) At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday.
The Hague, Mar 30 (UNI) A hostage situation in the central Dutch town of Ede on Saturday has ended after four hostages were freed and a suspect was arrested, according to the Police.
Bengaluru, Mar 30 (UNI) Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here this evening.
Mumbai, Mar 30 (UNI) The NCP (Ajit Pawar) will give the Parbhani Lok Sabha seat to Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP) from its quota, declared party''s state president Sunil Tatkare on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Mar 30 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy expressed confidence on Saturday that the Congress party would sweep the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana, securing 13–14 seats with a significant majority.
Pune, Mar 30 (UNI) Day temperatures were markedly above normal (5.1°C or more) at isolated places over west Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam and Meghalaya; appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) at a few places over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Arunachal Pradesh; at isolated places over west Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, east Rajasthan and east Madhya Pradesh; above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at most places over Vidarbha and Rayalaseema; at many places over Chhattisgarh and South Interior Karnataka; at a few places over east Uttar Pradesh Telangana and Marathwada; at isolated places over Jharkhand, Odisha, Sub- Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, coastal and north interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Kerala and Mahe and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
The Hague, Mar 30 (UNI) Three hostages have been released from a cafe in the central Dutch town of Ede, but the crisis is not over yet, police said on Saturday.
Lucknow, Mar 30 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his warm wishes to the families of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, agricultural scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan, and former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpuri Thakur, who have been posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna.
Banda (UP), Mar 30 (UNI) The postmortem report of mafia-turned-politician and former MLA Mukhtar Ansari has claimed that he died due to shock along with myocardial infarction, official sources said here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was formally notified by players from Khad FC, participating in the IWL 2 in Goa, of certain incidents of alleged physical assault and harassment on them on March 29.
The Hague, Mar 30 (UNI) Several people were being held hostage in a cafe in the center of Ede, a town in central Netherlands, police said Saturday.
Beirut, Mar 30 (UNI) An Israeli aircraft hit a military vehicle belonging to UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon UNIFIL near the southern Lebanese village of Rmeish, leaving many injured, local news website Elnashra reported on Saturday.
The Hague, Mar 30 (UNI) People are being held hostage in a popular cafe in the town of Ede in central Netherlands, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Saturday.
Kyiv, Mar 30 (UNI) Ukraine was allegedly one of the main testing grounds for trials of a drug that could potentially cause various forms of cancer and that was used on patients of the psychiatric ward of Mariupol Hospital No. 7 with the support of local officials in the interests of Western pharmaceutical companies, according to documents seen by Sputnik.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) The Indian National Congress said on Saturday that Sunday''s rally will not be ''person-specific or of one party'' but to save the democracy and Constitution of the country and will be called ''Loktantra Bachao'' rally.
Ghazipur (UP), Mar 30 (UNI) Mafia-turned-politician and former MLA Mukhtar Ansari was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard Kali Bagh in Yusufpur Mohammadabad area of Ghazipur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
Dakar, Mar 30 (UNI) Senegal''s Constitutional Council declared opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the country''s new president-elect, publishing the final results of the presidential election, AFP reported.
Baghdad, Mar 29 (UNI) The Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) said Friday that its forces busted a network of 11 drug dealers involved in smuggling narcotic drugs hidden inside walnuts.
Itanagar, Mar 29 (UNI) In a repeat of previous poll outcomes, the hilly Northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is ‘set’ to witness seven candidates from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, getting elected ''''unopposed'''' to the 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, ''''without a contest''''. After ‘complete’ scrutiny of nominations filed for all 60 Assembly Constituencies, including the ‘adjourned’ scrutiny of papers done for Itanagar and Daporijo seats today, altogether seven validly nominated BJP candidates were found to be opponent free, and they are likely to be declared elected unopposed on Saturday after the last date of withdrawal of candidature, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu said.
Bengaluru, Mar 29 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first as Angkrish Raghuvanshi makes his debut, but as an Impact Player against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 10th match of the IPL 2024 at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey on Friday held a virtual meeting with senior Federation members to discuss the recommendations made by the Technical Committee after India’s recent performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan.
By BD NarayankarBengaluru, March 29 (UNI) Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Friday cautioned against underestimating Congress, noting its significant financial resources and influence, and said that challenging the grand old party would not be easy.
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.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Friday said that the March 31st rally at the Ramlila ground here will be the second major rally by the INDIA Alliance and meant to demonstrate ''solidarity against the authoritarian regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is hell bent on decimating all opposition parties''.
Paris, Mar 29 (UNI) France''s General Directorate for Internal Security has rejected any concerns about the security situation during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris amid reports casting doubt on its safety, the French Interior Ministry told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Paris, Mar 29 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron said G20 countries should agree before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Brazil in November.
Moscow, Mar 29 (UNI) The United States did not oppose the UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in order to save its reputation, but Washington still extended Israel''s carte blanche for actions in Gaza, declaring the resolution non-binding, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Meerut (UP), Mar 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick start the Lok Sabha election campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the third consecutive time from Meerut with a rally on March 31.
Sana''a, Mar 29 (UNI) The leader of the Shiite Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) ruling in northern Yemen, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said the commanders of the UK naval forces admit their inability to shoot down hypersonic missiles launched from Yemen at their ships.
Johannesburg, Mar 29 (UNI) The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, the country''s election management body, said Thursday that it has upheld an objection against former President Jacob Zuma''s candidacy in the upcoming elections.
Chennai, Mar 29 (UNI A total of 933 nominations filed by the candidates for the April 19 single phaseLok Sabha elections, including that of all prominent candidates of leading political parties were accepted on scrutiny by the Election Commission.
Johannesburg, Mar 29 (UNI) A total of 45 people were killed in a bus crash that occurred Thursday in South Africa''s northeastern province of Limpopo, the country''s Department of Transport said.
Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Altogether, 168 nominations filed for the upcoming Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections were found to be valid after scrutiny of papers on Thursday, while the process of scrutinising nominations against Itanagar and Daporijo constituencies has been adjourned till Friday, the results of which would be out by 11 a.m., an election official said.
Nandyala, Mar 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy interacted with a cross section of people and intellectuals here on Thursday on the second day of his ‘Memantha Siddham’ (We are Ready) bus yatra.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on the Congress and said that the PM has mastered the art of "manipulating: democracy and "hurting" the Constitution.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mar 28 (UNI) It was decided in a meeting of all Collectors and District Election Officers that a joint blockade will be planned in all the attached border districts during the Lok Sabha election period and strict enforcement will be planned regarding the code of conduct and law and order.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Nana Patole on Thursday alleged the caste certificate of the party''s Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency candidate Rashmi Barve has been cancelled out of "political hatred".
Hyderabad, Mar 28 (UNI) The two-week training programme on journalism and public relations for media professionals from Vietnam came to an end at the Dr. MCR HRD Institute here on Thursday.
Imphal, Mar, 28 (UNI) The nomination paper of one candidate out of a total of eleven candidates who filed their nominations for two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur was rejected during scrutiny on Thursday.
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.
Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) In a bid to encourage more youths to join the Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme, the Army’s local unit based at Hayuliang in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, is conducting a month-long preparatory training course for the potential candidates from March 27 to April 25.
Chennai, Mar 28 (UNI In a significant development emphasising the robust ties between United Kingdom and India, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay arrived at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard near here for Assisted Maintenance Period (AMP) and Self Maintenance Period (SMP) respectively.
Mathura (UP), Mar 28 (UNI) A 22-year-old youth was burnt alive allegedly by his in-laws over an old rivalry in the Highway area of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a police officer said.
Kabul, Mar 28 (UNI) The Islamic State group has moved its training and recruitment centres outside Afghanistan, Suhail Shaheen, the head of the political office of the Taliban in Qatar, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Srinagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said once the parliamentary polls conclude the BJP will forget about Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
Shamli (UP), Mar 28 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the people of Kairana know the value of one vote like no one else, having suffered the agony of mass exodus from the place during the previous government made the right choice of government and forced criminals to flee from Uttar Pradesh.
Ankara, Mar 28 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan''s administration has denied social media claims that a long, tough period lies before the country''s economy for a year and a half, accusing those who disseminate this disinformation and stoking panic ahead of the municipal elections slated for Sunday.
Paris, Mar 28 (UNI) Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French right-wing National Rally Party''s parliamentary faction, has said that the government''s reform of social security for the unemployed is an attempt to "pickpocket" the French to reduce the national budget deficit caused by the authorities'' failures.
Washington, Mar 28 (UNI) US intelligence agencies did not provide the Russian side with all the information they had about the threat of a terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing European and US security officials.
Washington, Mar 28 (UNI) US retailers are working to reroute supply chains impacted by the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore in order to minimise disruptions as much as possible, the US National Retail Federation (NRF) said in a statement to Sputnik.
Sanaa, Mar 28 (UNI) More than ten people died and another 13 were injured on Wednesday as a result of renewed clashes between joint forces loyal to Yemen''s internationally recognized government and the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in the Al Dhale province in central Yemen, a Yemeni military source told Sputnik.
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Pune, Mar 27 (UNI) In view of Lok Sabha elections, Sunetra Pawar, the president of Baramati Textile Park and wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is currently touring the Pune district and entire Baramati taluka, has distributed appointment letters to party workers.
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company, on Wednesday announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited (“SHIPL”) to promote and distribute their vaccine brands across private markets in India.
Bengaluru, March 27 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday refused to change Union Minister Pralhad Joshi''s parliamentary constituency as demanded by Veerashaiva Lingayat seers citing alleged ill-treatment of the community and its leaders.
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering and Technology Solutions company, announced on Wednesday a strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, a German original equipment manufacturer (OEM) located in Weßling, close to Munich.
Amritsar, Mar 27 (UNI) Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday strongly condemned the blast outside Gurdwara Baithak Sant Bhai Mohar Singh in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu, Mar 27 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave women ‘Suvidha’, ‘Swastha’ and ‘Samman’.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Wednesday slammed the BJP over the induction of Janardhana Reddy into its party and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of devoting himself ‘to Janardhana Reddy and not to Janta Janardhan’.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal will reveal the truth behind the so-called liquor scam tomorrow, his wife Sunita said on Wednesday.
Canberra, Mar 27 (UNI) A youth curfew has been imposed in the largest town in central Australia following a series of violent and destructive incidents.
Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) ETP Group on Wednesday announced the launch of two new platforms—Ordazzle and ETP Unify—to redefine the retail and e-commerce landscape in India.
Jerusalem, Mar 27 (UNI) Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said during a meeting with US officials in Washington that once the military actions cease in the Gaza Strip, the enclave will be governed neither by Israel nor by Palestinian movement Hamas, and that a local alternative must be built, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Wednesday.
Srinagar, Mar 27 (UNI) J&K Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fees of Private Schools (FFRC) has warned the private education institutions not to charge fees retrospectively for the period a student has not been on the rolls of school.
Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) Having made two out of two after the baton was passed to him by talismanic M S Dhoni, five time champions and title holder Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said last night''s comprehensive 63 win over Gujarat Titans (GT) was a near perfect game as the team excelled in all the three departments.
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Washington, Mar 26 (UNI) The statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office saying that the UN resolution on a Gaza ceasefire has emboldened Hamas to reject a compromise hostage deal proposal is "inaccurate in almost every respect," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday.
Palampur, Mar 26 (UNI) Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Shanta Kumar said, "I am saddened that Congress has made an indecent comment about Mandi BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut.
Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday greeted Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for jumping into politics.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) A meeting of the Central Parliamentary Executive Committee of NCP (Sharad Pawar group) will be held in city on March 27 to discuss and determine candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, informed party''s Maharashtra chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase on Tuesday.
Kolkata, Mar 26 (UNI) In today''s dynamic and competitive business landscape, organisations are increasingly relying on projects to achieve their strategic goals and objectives.
Tokyo, Mar 26 (UNI) Many Japanese protesters, amid heavy rainfall, gathered on Tuesday in front of the prime minister''s residence to rally against the government''s eased defense equipment transfer rules and further relaxation of arms export control.
Auraiya (UP), Mar 26 (UNI) Two persons, including a woman, were killed and six others were injured when an auto-rickshaw overturned near Dalei Nagar after colliding with a motorcycle in the Ajitmal area of Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police said.
New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) National Commission for Women on Tuesday sought the Election Commission to take strict action against Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir for their derogatory comments against actress Kangana Ranaut in a social media post.
Beijing, Mar 26 (UNI) At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Kazakhstan''s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu will pay an official visit to China and hold the first China-Kazakhstan foreign ministers'' strategic dialogue from March 28 to 30, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Tuesday.
Ankara, Mar 26 (UNI) Ankara has carefully studied data on those who attacked the Crocus City Hall concert venue and is informing Moscow about all events, the Hurriyet newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
United Nations, Mar 26 (UNI) Western countries are afraid to expose NATO''s real history to the world and therefore objected to a UN Security Council meeting on their bombings of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo war, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.
Rio de Janeiro, Mar 26 (UNI) At least 27 people have died in southeast Brazil and six others remain missing due to heavy downpours that began on Friday, local media reported Monday.
Sydney, Mar 26 (UNI) Authorities said on Tuesday that the emergency level of a major bushfire in Western Australia (WA) has been downgraded after eight properties were damaged, while the blaze is "contained but not controlled.
United Nations, Mar 25 (UNI) The Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution that demands an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan.
United Nations, Mar 25 (UNI) The change of the wording of the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Gaza at the request of the United States is “disappointing,” Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.
Shimla, Mar 25 (UNI) Apparently peeved over the BJP nominating Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut as its Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, party leader and Kullu royal family scion Maheshwar Singh has taken to sarcasm targeting the central leadership.
Komaram Bheem Asifabad (Telangana), Mar 25 (UNI) In a heart-wrenching incident four youths drowned in the Wardha river on Monday at Thatipalli, Kotala Mandal in this district when the youths, having celebrated Holi, ventured into the river for a swim.
Addis Ababa, Mar 25 (UNI) The African Union (AU) and TikTok, the video-sharing social networking platform, have announced a joint initiative called the Safer Together campaign to empower African youth with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world safely.
Tokyo, Mar 25 (UNI) Japan is voicing serious concern over the recent developments in the South China Sea after an incident involving the China Coast Guard and a Philippine supply vessel last week, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Manila, Mar 25 (UNI) Thirteen people were killed after a passenger van and a dump truck collided on a highway in Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Monday, police and local media said.
Hyderabad, Mar 25 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) senior Vice-President G Niranjan expressed grave concern over the issuance of lookout notices against three individuals, including former SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao, amidst the arrest of Additional DCP level officers.
Bengaluru, Mar 25 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has refuted the Karnataka government''s claim regarding the release of ''special grants'' recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. She clarified that no such recommendations were made by the Commission.
Moscow, Mar 25 (UNI) Moscow''s Basmanny District Court has ordered a preventive measure in the form of detention in relation to Shamsidina Fariduni, the third suspect in the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday.
Bengaluru, Mar 25 (UNI) G Janardhana Reddy, a prominent mining baron and the sole MLA from Karnataka Rajya Pragathi Paksha, joined the BJP along with his wife Aruna Lakshmi.
Srinagar, Mar 25 (UNI) At least four residential houses were gutted in two separate fire incidents across the Kashmir valley overnight.
Aden, Mar 25 (UNI) Fierce clashes erupted between Yemeni pro-government forces and Houthi militants on Sunday in the country''s northeastern Marib province, resulting in a total of nine fatalities among both sides, a military official told Xinhua.
Rio De Janeiro, Mar 25 (UNI) At least 23 people have died and more than 5,000 evacuated from their homes due to heavy rains since Friday in southeastern Brazil, the country''s Civil Defense said on Sunday.
Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP) chief Mahadev Jankar on Sunday said his party will be a constituent of Maharashtra''s ruling Grand Alliance (Mahayuti).
Moscow, Mar 24 (UNI) Regular emergency blackouts have been put in place in Ukraine''s Kharkiv region after energy facilities were damaged in an overnight air attack, head of the region''s military administration Oleh Synegubov said on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI) K T Rama Rao (KTR), working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), on Sunday denounced certain YouTube channels for allegedly disseminating unfounded misinformation and announced strict legal repercussions against them.
Pune, Mar 24 (UNI) Noting that India is undergoing a strategic shift in building digital infrastructure with new scale and speed, Dr Pramod Verma, former chief architect of Aadhaar, UPI and India Stack, Sitio Estep Foundation, indicated that the country is going to make an immense contribution in areas like credit system, logistics and e-commerce in next three years.
Bengaluru, March 24 (UNI) JDS Youth Wing President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Sunday stressed that discussions regarding KHD Kumaraswamy''s potential candidacy in Mandya parliamentary constituency should be led by the party''s National President HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy themselves.
Bengaluru, Mar 24 (UNI) While discussions on the Mekedatu Project have taken place in CWMA meetings, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has expressed concern about the lack of information regarding action taken by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).
Sydney, Mar 24 (UNI) A single-vehicle crash, which occurred in Central West of Australia''s New South Wales (NSW) on Sunday, caused one teen dead and another in critical condition.
Kiev, Mar 24 (UNI) A fire broke out in a critical infrastructure facility in the Lviv Region in western Ukraine following a Russian air attack, the head of regional administration, Maksym Kozytskyy, said on Sunday.
Washington, Mar 24 (UNI) U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a 1.2-trillion-U.S. dollar funding package, a few hours after missing the deadline to avert a partial shutdown of the federal government.
Madrid, Mar 24 (UNI) Spain''s National Court has ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram in the country as a precautionary measure at the request of media companies, Spanish media reported.
Kangra, Mar 23 (UNI) Famous Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut on Saturday visited Baglamukhi temple at Bhankhandi in the district and paid obeisance there.
Mumbai, Mar 23 (UNI) AjnaLens represented the country on the global stage at the Game DevelopersConference (GDC) 2024 in San Francisco, USA, where tech companies including giants like Meta andMicrosoft participated between March 18 and 22, and unveiled high-performance spatial computing.
Kakinada, Mar 23 (UNI) The CBI sleuths have continued their searches in the Sandhya Aqua export industries, in the wake of the seizure of a container with drugs at Visakhapatnam port, and on Saturday they searched the new branch at Vajrakutam village in Sankhavaram mandal, 70 km from here.
Chandigarh, Mar 23 (UNI) In order to unearth the entire nexus behind the Sangrur Spurious Liquor Case, Punjab Police on Saturday constituted a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to supervise the uncovering of the backward and forward linkages in a professional and scientific manner in this case.
Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday declared March 24 a day of nationwide mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow.
Pune, Mar 23 (UNI) A programme to distribute educational material was organised for the children, rescued from the railway station during the year 2022-2023 and rehabilitated through RPF, GRP and partner organisation, in auditorium of the Divisional Railway Manager''s office in collaboration with Pune Railway Division here on Saturday.
Russia, Mar 23 (UNI) Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack on a Moscow region concert venue in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing condolences over the tragedy, the Kremlin press service said on Saturday.
Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov has informed Russian President Vladimir Putin of the detention of 11 people in connection with the terrorist attack in the concert venue near Moscow, including all four who were directly involved in the killings, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Tokyo, Mar 23 (UNI) Japan''s Kaori Sakamoto rallied on Friday from fourth place in the short programme to become the first woman to win three straight titles at the Figure Skating World Championships since 1968.
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.
Hyderabad, Mar 23 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday caught a Sub-Registrar and data entry operator (outsourcing) when they were accepting a bribe amount of Rs 19,200.
Washington, Mar 23 (UNI) The United States destroyed four drones in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
Washington, Mar 23 (UNI) A White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik that the United States recently shared information with Russian authorities regarding a planned terrorist attack against Russia in accordance with its so-called duty to warn policy.
United Nations, Mar 23 (UNI) The Arab Group said in a statement that it appeals to the UN Security Council members to vote in favour of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that was drafted by its non-permanent members.
Basel, Mar 23 (UNI) The Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth showcased an impressive performance in the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, advancing to the semifinals after defeating Chia Hao Lee of Chinese Taipei 21-10, 21-14 in the quarterfinals here on Saturday.
Shimla, Mar 22 (UNI) The Election Commission is initiating a special drive to improve the voting percentage in 414 polling stations of Himachal Pradesh that registered less than 60 percent voter turnout in the Lok Sabha election five years back, an official said on Friday.
Kakinada, Mar 22 (UNI) In the backdrop of the seizure of a container at Visakhapatnam port reportedly with 25,000 kg of drugs shipped from Brazil addressed to Sandhya Aqua Exports Industries Company in Moolapet in U. Kothapalli Mandal, 25 km from here, special teams from CBI reached here and conducted intensive searches in the company on Friday.
Thimphu, Mar 22 (UNI) India and Bhutan on Friday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors including a railway link between the two nations on day one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s visit to the Himalayan kingdom.
Kakinada, AP, Mar 22 (UNI) In the backof the seizure of a container at Visakhapatnam port reportedly with 25,000 kgs drugs shipped from Brazil addressed to Sandhya Aqua Exports industries company in Moolapet in U. Kothapalli Mandal 25km from here, special teams from CBI reached here and conducted intensive searches in the company on Friday.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 22 (UNI) AICC media Coordinator Babita Sharma on Friday alleged that many mining and steel companies have contributed huge funds to BJD in Odisha through Electoral Bond.
Aizawl, Mar 22 (UNI) Laboratory tests conducted at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Selesih, near Aizawl, have unveiled the cause behind the illness of 67 individuals who consumed fermented soybean in Khumtung village, situated in central Mizoram''s Serchhip district.
Patna, Mar 22 (UNI) National General Secretary of CPI D Raja on Friday said the constitution and democratic structure of the country are facing serious threats from the Narendra Modi government as the present regime is taking one draconian step after the other to suppress the voice of the people.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) Hours after former Minister K.Ponmudy was sworn-in and re-inducted into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet after three months, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin thanked the SupremeCourt for its timely intervention and upholding the spirit of the Constitution and saving the democracyafter Governor R.N.Ravi had earlier refused to swear-in him as the Minister.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the coming five years will bring new energy to the India-Bhutan relationship.
United Nations, Mar 22 (UNI) Russia and China on Friday blocked a US-drafted UN Security Council resolution that stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Lucknow, Mar 22 (UNI) In an important decision the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday declared the Madarsa Act, 2004 unconstitutional while directing the Uttar Pradesh government to accommodate Madrasa students in regular schools.
Pune, Mar 22 (UNI) Day temperatures were appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) at isolated places over Saurashtra, Kutch, Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, west Rajasthan, Konkan and Goa; above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at isolated places over Gujarat Region, Kerala and Mahe.
Shimla, Mar 22 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Raghubir Singh Bali on Friday ridiculed the Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur, saying the BJP veteran is writhing like a fish out of water without power.
Srinagar, Mar 22 (UNI) National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is a part of the process whereby the democratic institution of the country has gradually been "eroded".
Badaun (UP), Mar 22 (UNI) An accused in murder of two minor brothers in Civil Lines area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh was remanded to 14- day judicial custody by a local court here on Friday, prosecution sources said here.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 22 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and several political leaders expressed profound grief over the passing away of veteran BJD leader Damodar Rout.
Jammu, Mar 22 (UNI) A lady was killed while two people sustained injuries when a minibus they were traveling in turned turtle in the Miran Sahib area here in the city outskirts.
Nicosia, Mar 22 (UNI) Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have discussed the humanitarian sea corridor to the Gaza Strip and the Cyprus dispute, the Cypriot Press and Information Office has said.
Jammu, Mar 22 (UNI) The much-awaited telemedicine facility is all set to begin in Jammu AIIMS from next week.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Friday on a two-day state visit, where he will hold talks with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) Experts and industry leaders gathered at the Brand R.Comm. Rural Communication Summit and Awards 2024 in New Delhi to emphasise the crucial role of engaging rural youth in agriculture for the sector’s long-term viability and wider reach.
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Bhubaneswar, Mar 22 (UNI) Former Odisha Minister and veteran BJD leader Damodar Rout, who was elected to the Odisha legislative assembly seven times during his over four decades-long political career, passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar here on Friday morning.
Tokyo, Mar 22 (UNI) A man in his 20s was arrested after stabbing three young women with a knife in downtown Kumamoto city in southwest Japan on Friday, local media reported.
United Nations, Mar 22 (UNI) Another vote on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza by the UN Security Council could happen on Friday, if the American draft is not adopted, French Ambassador to the UN Nicolas de Riviere told reporters.
Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) Dr. Nandini, Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd, has taken over as the Chairperson of CII Southern Region for the years 2024–25.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday termed the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as "completely wrong and unconstitutional".
Sant Kabir Nagar (UP), Mar 21 (UNI) A youth was arrested arrested in connection with the female leader of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) from Khalilabad area of Sant Kabir Nagar district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a senior police officer said here.
Dharamshala, March 21 ( UNI) Given the Lok Sabha elections 2024, permission will not be given to hold election rallies on the premises of government educational institutions. District Election Officer DC Kangra Hemraj Bairwa told UNI on Thursday.
Kolhapur / Raigad, Mar 21 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Social Justice and RPI (A) president Ramdas Athavale on Thursday objected to inclusion of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in the ''Mahayuti'' (grand alliance), saying that it will not make any difference.
Srinagar, Mar 21 (UNI) Director School Education (DSE) Kashmir, Tassaduq Mir on Thursday said those involved in the wrong distribution of question papers in the class 12th examination would not be spared. Mir is one of the members of a committee that was formed by the J&K government to inquire into the incident.
Gorakhpur (UP), Mar 21 (UNI) A case was lodged against five policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), after a youth died during police custody in Gola area of Gorakhpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Thursday.
Srinagar, Mar 21 (UNI) Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday said a record voter turnout is expected during the forthcoming Parliamentary elections in Kashmir valley.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 (UNI) Former Odisha Minister and veteran BJD leader Damodar Rout has been admitted to a private hospital here in a critical condition.
Manama, Mar 21 (UNI) Bahrain''s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Wednesday held a phone call with Vladimir Putin, congratulating him on reelection as Russian president, the Bahrain News Agency reported.