Arrest under PMLA wrong: Soren to SC

FORMER Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that his arrest was \"wrong\" and that there was no basis for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to invoke the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against him.

NIA raids across 11 states in B'luru cafe blast case

To identify conspirators involved in helping supporting the accused

New ICMR basmati rice varieties draw criticism from environmentalists

However, a group of scientists questioned the ICAR claim and termed it “over-exaggeration,” saying it would impact the country's rice biodiversity.

After studied silence, Tripura Motha chief says won't allow CAA

The ministry of Ayush has already started organising activities across states to build a momentum for the celebrations for which it had taken a special permission from the national poll body.

No respite: IMD issues heat alert, cautions people against illnesses

THE India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and west Uttar Pradesh due to severe heatwave conditions and advised people to take precaution as chances of developing heatrelated illness are higher.

Porsche crash: Uproar over quick bail to teen, builder dad detained

THE Sunday incident of a super-luxury car being driven full throttle at 150km/hr by a drunk teenager running two youths over in Pune has drawn flak from politicians and others, especially after the juvenile was given bail 15 hours after the incident.

THE NEED TO REFOCUS INDIA’S PATENT STRATEGY

INDIA has seen a dramatic improvement in its patent-granting process, moving from fewer than 10,000 patents annually in 201617 to over 1,00,000 patents in 202324.

EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL PERSONAS

Nothing like an election to bring about a certain kind of transparency and exchange of thoughts to political branding. A study in contrasts

Ruckus at Akhilesh’s rally in Azamgarh, 3rd such incident in 3 days

A stampede-like situation cropped up at an election rally of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Azamgarh on Tuesday, the third such instance during the last three days.

1 killed in post-poll violence between BJP, RJD in Saran

A man was killed and two people were seriously injured in an exchange of fire between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in post-poll violence in Bihar's Saran Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday, prompting the district administration to suspend internet services as a precautionary measure, officials said.

The steward of India’s first date with democracy

ICS officer Sukumar Sen oversaw 1st election post Independence

CM in the fray: Karnal a test case for BJP’s 10 yrs in govt

NAYAB Singh Saini is in his car when he pulls out a tiffin box to have his food in the moving vehicle to save on time amid hectic electioneering.

Trader vs old timer: Bipolar contest in Chandni Chowk

NESTLED in the bustling heart of Delhi, the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency carries with it a rich tapestry of history and cultural diversity.

ENNORE FIRM CAN RESTART OP AFTER GETTING NOC: NGT

DELIVERING its judgment in the Ennore ammonia gas leak case, the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday allowed Coromandel International Ltd (CIL) to restart ammonia offshore pipeline activity.

Sonia may release T’gana anthem Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana on June 2

THE state government is all set to release the official anthem on Telangana Formation Day on June 2. \"Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana\" written by famous poet and lyricist Ande Sri, was officially adopted as state song by the Cabinet on February 4.

K'taka told to release Cauvery water after checking priority

THE Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on Tuesday endorsed the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC), given the low water level in reservoirs of the Cauvery basin.

After Modi, Shah targets Pandian

Attacks BJD for demeaning Odia pride and calls for an end to Tamil rule in Odisha

Cops go undercover to nab murderer from UP, now selling 'chole bhature'

TWENTY years ago in 2004, Sipahi Lal alias Gurdayal used to work at a vegetable shop in Azadpur Mandi. Things changed after he abducted and murdered a businessman, put the body in a gunny bag and dumped it in a drain near Karala village. He committed the sensational crime along with four of his associates. All were held except Sipahi Lal, who disappeared into thin air.

CM out on bail, yet no clarity on mayoral polls

ELECTIONS for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) continue to remain stalled despite the fact that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose approval was 'indispensable' to proceed with the elections, has been out on interim bail for 11 days now.

HC reserves order on docs’ plea against Ramdev drug

THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea by several doctors' associations against yoga exponent Ramdev over his alleged \"unsubstantiated\" claim about 'Coronil' being a \"cure\" for COVID-19 and not just an immunity booster.

Stop using name, photograph of Dr Lal PathLabs founder, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has directed a private company named 'Bada Business - An Initiative by Dr Vivek Bindra' to cease and desist from using the name or photograph of founder and Executive Chairman of Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd for the promotion of their business.

Bibhav taken to Mumbai for recovery of deleted’ data

Cops seized his phone but it was found to be formatted’ in Mumbai

Amid intense heat, most schools postpone summer camps till further notice

A day after the Delhi government issued an advisory to all city private schools to shut down immediately for summer holidays owing to the ongoing severe heatwave conditions, most of them suspended summer camps, and other scheduled programmes for summer until further notice.

Max power demand at all-time high of 7,717 MW, heatwave to persist in city

DELHI'S peak power demand surged to an unprecedented 7,717 MW on Tuesday afternoon amid a heatwave, according to Discom officials.

Brij Bhushan says not guilty as charges in sex harassment case framed

FORMER Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pleaded not guilty after a Delhi court framed charges against him in a sexual harassment case filed by five women wrestlers.

One arrested for 'ink attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar: Police

DELHI Police on Tuesday arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly throwing ink at the Congress candidate from the Northeast Delhi Lok Sabha seat Kanhaiya Kumar, while he was campaigning in the constituency, an official said. The accused was identified as Ajay Kumar a.k.a Ranbir Bhatti, a resident of New Usmanpur.

'Abuse of public authority': HC junks bail petition of Sisodia in liquor case

Former Deputy CM’s judicial custody in exicse case has been extended till May 30

No inheritance, people alone are Successor: Modi

Alleges that Cong wanted to change Constitution to snatch quota from Dalits

Markets vote 5 tn ahead of poll results

THE total market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies on Tuesday touched the $5-trillion mark for the first time.

Are Manchester City making a case for England’s greatest-ever team?

MANCHESTER City strengthened their case to be ranked as English football's greatest-ever team by winning the Premier League title for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year on Sunday. No side has ever enjoyed the stranglehold over the English top flight that City have held during Pep Guardiola's glorious reign as manager.