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Polling begins for 93 LS seats amid festive atmosphere

Polling begins for 93 LS seats amid festive atmosphere

07 May 2024 | 7:29 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, polling began in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and two Union Territories at 7 am on Tuesday in phase three of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in the country.

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Delhi LG desperate for headlines amid elections: AAP on NIA probe

Delhi LG desperate for headlines amid elections: AAP on NIA probe

06 May 2024 | 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Criticising Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for recommending NIA probe against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over alleged funding from banned Khalistani extremist outfits, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader Saurabh Bhardwaj asserted on Monday that LG is desperately trying to make headlines amid elections.

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Hoax emails: Centre calls for close coordination between Delhi Police & schools

Hoax emails: Centre calls for close coordination between Delhi Police & schools

06 May 2024 | 10:15 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) In the wake of hoax emails received by some schools in Delhi-NCR recently, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday asked the Delhi Police and schools to have close coordination for an effective response mechanism so that misinformation does not create any unnecessary panic.

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ECI issues directions to political parties for ethical use of social media

ECI issues directions to political parties for ethical use of social media

06 May 2024 | 8:58 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Taking cognizance of the certain violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by political parties and their representatives on social media, the Election Commission on Monday issued directions to them for responsible and ethical use of social media in election campaigning to ensure level playing field among all stakeholders.

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1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court exempts Tytler from personal appearance

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court exempts Tytler from personal appearance

06 May 2024 | 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) A Delhi court on Monday allowed the personal exemption application of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the Pul Bangash area killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.CBI Special Judge Rakesh Syal allowed the personal exemption and hearing request on behalf of the counsel for the accused former Union Minister.After moving the application for exempting Tytler from personal appearance backed by copies of his medical record, Tytler's counsel Varun Kumar said, "He is admitted in Park Hospital for the last five days due to serious infection of lungs. So he is not in a position to appear before this Hon'ble Court."The counsel for the accused also sought adjournment on the ground that the main defence counsel Manu Sharma was unable to appear during the day following some personal problems.The judge put up the matter for arguments in rebuttal on behalf of the accused on May 20.

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Delhi court dismisses K Kavitha's bail application in excise policy case

Delhi court dismisses K Kavitha's bail application in excise policy case

06 May 2024 | 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) A Delhi Special Court on Monday dismissed the bail application of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha, who has been arrested in connection with the CBI and ED cases related to the alleged excise policy scam.

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Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal over alleged Khalistani funding

Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal over alleged Khalistani funding

06 May 2024 | 7:39 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday recommended NIA probe against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned extremist Khalistani organisation 'Sikhs for Justice'.

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Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against CM Kejriwal over political funding

Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against CM Kejriwal over political funding

06 May 2024 | 7:38 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended NIA probe against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned extremist Khalistani organisation 'Sikhs for Justice'.

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A Delhi Court dismisses bail application of K Kavitha in case related to alleged Delhi Excise Policy

A Delhi Court dismisses bail application of K Kavitha in case related to alleged Delhi Excise Policy

06 May 2024 | 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May, 6 (UNI) A Delhi Special Court after hearing on Monday dismissed the bail application of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha, arrested in connection of CBI and ED case related to alleged Delhi Excise Policy.

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Eyewear QUE announces strategic investment from cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

Eyewear QUE announces strategic investment from cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

06 May 2024 | 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) QUE, an eyewear startup, and renowned cricketer Shikhar Dhawan have collaborated wherein the later has joined as an investor and also Brand Ambassador for the product.

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ICG detains Iranian boat with 6 Indians off Kerala coast

ICG detains Iranian boat with 6 Indians off Kerala coast

06 May 2024 | 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel with six Indian crew onboard, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala.

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Heatwave expected over western India for next 5 days: IMD

Heatwave expected over western India for next 5 days: IMD

06 May 2024 | 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a fresh heatwave spell over Western India covering Gujarat, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh for the next 5 days.

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BJP intimidating Cong’s social media team, alleges Supriya Shrinate

BJP intimidating Cong’s social media team, alleges Supriya Shrinate

06 May 2024 | 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Congress on Monday alleged that due to fear of losing the Lok Sabha election, the BJP at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intimidating professionals working with the party’s social media team.

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SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in model code violation case

SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in model code violation case

06 May 2024 | 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Late Mukhtar Ansari, in a model code violation case.

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NTA refutes reports of NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak; calls it baseless and without any ground

NTA refutes reports of NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak; calls it baseless and without any ground

06 May 2024 | 4:07 PM

New Delhi, May 06 (UNI) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday refuted the reports about the leakage of NEET-UG 2024 question paper, saying it is "completely baseless and without any ground".

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