BJP names Ujwal Nikam as contestant

In a surprise move, the BJP on Saturday nominated noted public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam (71), who prosecuted Ajmal Kasab and others in the 26/11 terror attack case, as its candidate from Mumbai north central parliamentary constituency.

NAXALISM WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CHHATTISGARH: SHAH

Naxalism in Chhattisgarh will be eradicated within two years once the third tenure of Prime Minister comes to office, said Union Minister Amit Shah on Friday.

Cong suspends Kumbhani

The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has suspended Nilesh Kumbhani, the Congress candidate, from the Surat Lok Sabha seat for six years.

L-G cancels Delhi mayor election; AAP, BJP clash

A couple of months after a face-off between Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party ’over Chandigarh mayoral, the two were again at loggerheads over the issue of the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena cancelling the election for the posts of mayor, which was this year reserved for a Scheduled Caste candidate, and the deputy mayor.

Implementation of UCC is Modi's guarantee: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that it is the BJP's promise and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.

U.S. sate country, cares deeply for well-Heing of Indian students: Ambassator

The United States is a safe country and it \"cares deeply\" for the well-being of Indian students, its Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and assured their parents that \"their children are our children\" when they are in the U.S.

DELOITTE PROJECTS INDIA'S FY25 GDP GROWTH AT 6.6%

Deloitte India on Friday said it estimates India's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows

Sule banks on voter connect, past work to emerge winner

Locked in a bitter electoral battle with a close family member in the Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) candidate and sitting MP Supriya Sule on Thursday exuded confidence about winning this time too due to her past work and development she has brought to the western Maharashtra constituency.

'Smooth process,' say citizens who updated their voter IDs

Pune has evolved into a bustling metropolis over the years, boasting world-class education and serving as a hub for various industries.

Defunct jetty causing flamingo deaths

On Thursday, 12 flamingos were injured after wading into marshier side of the wetland; five succumbed on the same day and two more died the next day while undergoing treatment

Milestone early morning launch of bowstring arch bridge for coastal road

The BMC on early Friday morning achieved a significant milestone by connecting the Coastal Road to BandraWorli Sea Link (BWSL). Wary of tidal conditions, a team of engineers installed the giant 2,000 tonne ’bowstring arch’ bridge, which was brought to the Worli site at 2am in a barge.

Bldr gets Kalanagar colony redypt project without bid

Residents say arm-twisted into accepting during late night form signing, project-bagger Prestige Group is represented by 2G scam accused Shahid Balwa of DB Realty; group’s Nabeel Patel constant fixture at meetings

TISS students condemn stifling of free speech’

Student organisations at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) have voiced their opposition to a recent directive banning a wide range of ‘political’ activities on campus, calling it an attempt to stifle free speech.

Eastern Freeway: Highway to Jam

Elevated stretch of Eastern Freeway choked for hours after truck overturns on southbound arm

Naseem Khan quits as Cong's star campaigner

While the Congress recently heaved a sigh of relief after resolving the tug of war regarding the Sangli and Bhiwandi seats with its allies, it now finds itself grappling with another yet discontented leader.

Voter awareness jingles on wheels

As the Thane Lok Sabha seat is all set to go to poll on May 20, the Mira-Bhayandar election officials have stepped up the voter awareness campaign

Uddhav to vote for foe-turned-friend

Former CM pledges to exercise his franchise in favour of Varsha Gaikwad, the Congress’ nominee from Mumbai north central; his residence Matoshree’ is located in the region

A first for Bru voters in Tripura

For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the General Election 2024 on Friday. Earlier, they voted in the assembly poll in March last year

UNITED COLOURS OF DEMOCRACY

Three generations of a family and groom and brides lining up at polling stations and people reaching in bullock carts and centenarians in wheelchairs to vote.

63% TURNOUT IN 2ND ROUND

A moderate voter turnout of 63% was recorded by late evening across the 13 states and union territories

Assets of officer who gave Aryan clean chit under lens

An enquiry has been ordered into the alleged disproportionate assets of 1996 Odisha Cadre IPS and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (DDG) Sanjay Kumar Singh by the ministry of home affairs (MHA), after the senior officer proceeded on voluntary retirement last week.

SC upheld technology, not democracy

Trail he plea in the writ petition and the intervention application on Electronic Voting Machine / Voter Verifiable Paper Audit (EVM/VVPAT) in the Supreme Court was for upholding the \"Democracy Principles\" that the voting process should have end-to-end verifiability with the voter having the knowledge that her vote was cast as intended, recorded as cast, and counted as recorded.

Nation's achievements being eroded: Judge

Over the years, certain vested interest groups have been trying to undermine the achievements of the nation, remarked Justice Dipankar Datta while concurring with a decision to stand by the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), reports Bar and Bench.

RCB PULL ONE BACK

After posting a challenging 206 on board restrict the host to 171

HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS ARRESTED ACROSS US

Hundreds of students have been arrested on US campuses as protests against Washington's support for Israel are surging sea to sea.

Rajiv abolished inheritance tax to save his property: PM

The name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi entered the election arena amid allegations and counter allegations on Thursday.

South Kshatriyas rally for BJP

The community voiced its support despite recent Rupala controvertsy

Kejri 'directly & indirectly' involved in liquor scam: ED

Justifies arrest, says CM framed policies, received 'proceeds of crime'

Bajaj Finance net profit rises 21% to ₹3,825 crore in Jan-Mar quarter

Net interest income increased 28% during 4th qtr of FY24 to ₹8,013 cr from ₹6,254 cr a year ago

'BJP overconfidence is its downfall'

Mumbai South MP Arvind Sawant speaks out on national issues and Maharashtra politics