Polls open in England for key local elections

Polling stations opened across England early Thursday for a host of crunch local elections likely to ratchet up the pressure on embattled Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sri Lanka continues to service multilateral loans despite default: Siyambalapitiya

Sri Lanka has maintained strict financial discipline while taking unpopular decisions to facilitate economic recovery and continues to service its multilateral debt despite the default announced in 2022, state minister of finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Thursday.

“Military well aware’ of its constitutional limits and expected others to uphold it’

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir on Thursday said the military was “well aware” of its constitutional limits and expected others to uphold the Constitution, amid allegations of the powerful army’s involvement in politics and interference by the intelligence agencies in the working of the judiciary.

PML-N HINTS AT EARLY ELECTIONS FOR NAWAZ SHARIF'S 4TH PM TERM: REPORT

Nawaz Sharif, was all set to become prime minister for the fourth time but his party failed to geta clear majority

Delhi Court Denies Bail To Manish Sisodia In CBI, ED Cases Over Alleged Liquor Policy Scam

The Delhi Court in the case observed and has dismissed the second regular bail pleas filed by Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in the money laundering and corruption cases connected to the liquor policy case.

SUPREME COURT RESERVED JUDGEMENT: ARE SECTION 45 BAIL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCUSED WHO APPEARS BEFORE COURT AS PER SUMMONS? | PMLA

The Supreme Court in the case Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement Jalandhar Zonal Office and other connected matters observed and has reserved the Judgment on the issue whether an accused in a money laundering case is required to fulfil the twin conditions for bail under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA when he executes a bond for appearance before the Special Court in pursuance of a summons issued to him.

West Bengal Police neutralise 22 crude bombs in Cooch Behar district

Amidst the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024, West Bengal Police on Thursday neutralised 22 crude bombs in Cooch Behar’s Sitalkuchi area, an official said.

BIS scientist in Nagpur sent to 5 years in jail in Rs 15 thousand bribery case

A special CBI court has sentenced a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) scientist to jail for five years along with a hefty fine of Rs 1.10 lakh in a bribery case, officials said here on Wednesday.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader skeptical over alleged suicide of accused in Salman's firing case

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey has raised suspicions of a “big conspiracy” following the death of Anuj Thapan, one of the accused involved in the firing incident at actor Salman Khan’s residence.

AIR INDIA'S AIRBUS A350 MARKS INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

AirIndia has launched flights on the Delhi-Dubai route with its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft according to a statement by Air India.

Woman attacked, robbed

A woman, travelling in an erickshaw, was attacked and robbed near the Shahdara flyover here, police said on Thursday.

Moser Baer case: ED challenges bail granted to Nitin Bhatnagar

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice in a plea of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the bail granted to Maltese citizen Nitin Bhatnagar in a money laundering case related to Moser Baer.

DON'T BELIEVE RUMOURS DOING THE ROUNDS ON BOMB THREAT TO SCHOOLS: DELHI POLICE

Taking note of false news circulating in WhatsApp groups that bombs were detected in schools, Delhi Police urged people not to believe in rumours and stop spreading fake news.

SUSPENSE CONTINUES OVER CONGRESS PICK IN AMETHI, RAE BARELI

With just one day left for filing nominations for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress maintained the suspense on the party’s candidate in Amethi and Rae Bareli.

'Congress' manifesto has become more popular after PM Modi's criticism': Gehlot

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the Congress’ manifesto has gained popularity after Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized it. Lakhs of people downloaded the Congress manifesto.

‘BJP speaking more about our manifesto than theirs’: MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari

Taking a swipe at the ruling BJP on Thursday, Congress’ state president Jitu Patwari on Thursday said the former was speaking more about his party’s ‘Nyay Patra’, or manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, than its own.

‘Congress trying to divide Hindu society’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of trying to “divide the Hindu society”.

ECI directs all political parties to stop registering voters for post-poll beneficiary-oriented schemes

The Election Commission of India, while noticing various instances in the ongoing General Elections 2024, has issued an advisory on Thursday to all national and state political parties to immediately “cease and desist” from any activities that involve registering individuals for post-election beneficiaryoriented schemes through any advertisements, survey or applications.

Gujarat Rajput royals re-pledge their support to PM Modi

The almost month-long anger of the Rajput community members against Union Minister and BJP Rajkot candidate Purshottam Rupala is likely to ebb after representatives of 45 former royal family met in Rajkot on Thursday and decided to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ‘Lotus’, the BJP’s electoral symbol.

Scindia intensifies campaign for Guna Lok Sabha seat

The general elections in the country are in full swing. Elections are going on in seven phases in the country. The leaders are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters to cast their vote in support of their respective party.

MUTUAL RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING FORM THE BEDROCK OF OUR COALITION: FADNAVIS

In the intricate tapestry of Maharashtra's political landscape, alliances shift, ambitions clash, and the pulse of democracy beats strong.

Over 220 DCW employees axed

The Delhi government issued notice to Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) to discontinue services of 223 contractual employees who it said were engaged without the approval of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.

No direction on deepfakes to ECI in midst of polls: HC

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed a lawyers’ organisation to give a representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding its plea concerning the use of deepfake technologies in the political campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Kharge dares Modi to debate on manifesto

Reiterating the promises made by the Congress party in its public declaration for Lok Sabha elections 2024, Congress Party President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote a letter, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for a debate on the party’s manifesto.

BENGAL GUV NAMED IN MOLESTATION COMPLAINT

Victima Raj Bhawan staff | TMC says \"utterly shocked\"

UK Claims Drastic Drop In Student Dependents After Visa Crackdown

The UK government has welcomed a "significant fall" in the number of dependents, or close family members such as a spouse and children, accompanying overseas students after its crackdown on student visas from early this year.

Widespread Support For Priyanka Gandhi's Candidature In Amethi: Jairam Ramesh

With a distinguished career in politics and public service, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh brings invaluable insights into the socio-political landscape of India.

‘Rahul Gandhi Makes Baseless Comments,' Says Ram Temple Chief Priest

Ram Mandir Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the occasion of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya because she is a tribal and said that these people are narrow minded and not everything must be politicised.

Russian Missile Attack Kills 5 In Odesa, Harry Potter Castle' Engulfed

A Russian missile assault on the Black Sea port city of Odesa has left at least five individuals dead and more than 30 wounded, as confirmed by Ukrainian authorities, CNN reported.

MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Fined For Maintaining Slow Over-Rate Vs LSG

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.