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Punjab Haryana High Court acquits Dera chief Gurmit Singh Ram Rahim in 2002 Rajit Singh murder case

The Punjab Haryana High Court on Tuesday acquitted Sirsa Dera Sacha Sauda chief and self-styled godman Gurmit Singh Ram Rahim in the murder case related to  Ranjit Singh.

Arvind Kejriwal faces setback in Supreme Court over interim bail extension plea

New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for the Delhi Chief Minister, the Supreme Court has refused to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea to extend his interim bail- expiring on June 2- on an urgent basis, media reports said.

TMC fighting for its survival, BJP winning maximum seats in Bengal: PM Modi

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted that his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to win the highest number of seats in West Bengal, throwing out a challenge to the powerful regional party Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi to hold roadshow for BJP's Tapas Roy in Kolkata today

Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kolkata North candidate, Tapas Roy, in the northern part of the city on Tuesday.

Ten dead as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram amid heavy rains

A stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday amid incessant and heavy rainfall in the region which left at least 10 people dead and several others missing, police said.

Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight shifted to isolation bay following bomb threat

All passengers were evacuated from the emergency exit after an Indigo flight, which was scheduled to fly from Delhi to Varanasi, received a "specific bomb threat" on Tuesday.

Rajkot fire main accused Dhawal Thakkar arrested from Rajasthan

Rajkot/IBNS: The main accused in the case of a gaming zone fine in Gujarat's Rajkot, which killed 28, has been arrested, the police said on Monday.

Pune Porsche rash: Minor's blood sample was thrown in dustbin, forensic head arrested

Pune/IBNS: In the latest twist in the Pune Porsche case, two doctors and a peon have been arrested for allegedly manipulating the blood test report of the 17-year-old teen, whose late night drunk drive led to a massive accident killing two 24-year-old techies.

Rajkot police chief transferred after fire at gaming zone kills 28

Rajkot/IBNS: Days after the horrific fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot killed 28 including nine children, city police chief Raju Bhargava has been transferred and has not been assigned a new post at this time.

Rahul Gandhi escapes major accident as stage collapses during INDIA bloc's rally in Bihar

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders narrowly escaped a major accident when the stage set up for their campaign in Bihar, ahead of the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, suddenly collapsed.

'Mimi is a good girl but was busy with films, wanted Saayoni because...': Mamata Banerjee on Jadavpur candidature

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has explained the reason behind opting for actress-turned politician Saayoni Ghosh as the Trinamool Congress candidate from the Jadavpur constituency, which was won by Tollywood star Mimi Chakraborty five years ago, for the Lok Sabha polls.

INDIA bloc to meet on June 1 for assessment of performance in LS polls, discuss strategy

New Delhi/IBNS: Top leaders of the INDIA alliance are scheduled to meet on June 1, the last day of the mammoth seven-phase polling, to assess their performance in the Lok Sabha Elections.

'I apologise to my parents...will appear before SIT': Prajwal Revanna issues statement on sexual assault row

Suspended Janata Dal (United) leader  Prajwal Revanna, who fled to Germany last month, following horrific sex crimes allegations by women who said he forced them into sexual acts - released a statement Monday, claiming comments and "political drama" by opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, "drove me to depression and I was pushed into isolation".

Newly married couple among those who died in Rajkot gaming zone fire

A newly married couple lost their lives in the fire tragedy which occurred at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot recently.

Bibhav Kumar's bail, if granted, will be a death threat for me and my family: Swati Maliwal to Delhi HC

New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal on Monday opposed the bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, whom she has accused of assaulting her, media reports said.

Now we don't trust Gujarat govt: High Court raps State and local body over Rajkot gaming zone fire incident

Rajkot/IBNS: The Gujarat High Court on Monday rapped the state government and local body over their lapses after a fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot killed 28 people, media reports said.

Cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction in West Bengal, claim 2 lives, downpour continues

Kolkata/IBNS: Severe cyclone Remal has caused havoc destruction in West Bengal, claiming two lives and leaving about 2 lakh people displaced, media reports said.

Cyber-crime: Centre suggests new way to handle international spoofed calls displaying Indian numbers

Fraudsters are these days making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to people and committing cyber-crime and financial frauds.

Cyber-crime: Centre suggests new way to handle international spoofed calls displaying Indian numbers

Fraudsters are these days making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to people and committing cyber-crime and financial frauds.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal requests Supreme Court to extend his interim relief by 7 days in liquor policy case

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested the Supreme Court to extend his interim relief- expiring on June 2- by seven days in connection with the liquor policy case, media reports said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal requests Supreme Court to extend his interim relief by 7 days in liquor policy case

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested the Supreme Court to extend his interim relief- expiring on June 2- by seven days in connection with the liquor policy case, media reports said.

Repeating Pune horror: Elderly man dies in Noida after speeding Audi hits him, CCTV captures moment

In a repetition of the Pune horror, a 64-year-old man died after he was hit by a speeding Audi car in Noida on Sunday.

Appointments Committee of Cabinet makes a rare move by extending Army Chief General Manoj Pande's tenure by one month

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, a rare move in India.

PM Narendra Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone 'Remal' over North Bay of Bengal

Indian PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Sunday.

'Man-made disaster': Gujarat High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Rajkot gaming zone fire that killed 27 people

Ahmedabad: A day after a massive incident in a private amusementpark/gaming area in Gujarat's Rajkot claimed at least 27 people, including children, the Gujarat High Court took suo motu cognisance on Sunday, media reported.

9 children among 28 dead in Gujarat gaming zone fire, SIT probe ordered

Rajkot/IBNS: The death toll in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot rose to 27 that includes nine children, media reports said.

On being asked who will be INDIA bloc's PM candidate, Mallikarjun Kharge has this witty reply

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded wittily on being asked who would be the Prime Ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc. "It's like asking 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'," Kharge said, referring to the popular TV quiz show hosted by Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Rajkot gaming zone had one exit, was operating without fire license: Reports

Rajkot/IBNS: After the massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot claimed 28 lives, including that of 9 children, it has been now revealed that the amusement centre was operating without a no-objection certificate (NOC) for fire clearance and had just one exit, media reports said.

9 children among 28 dead in Gujarat gaming zone fire, SIT probe ordered

Rajkot/IBNS: The death toll in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot rose to 27 that includes nine children, media reports said.

'It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble, BJP would never do that': Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would neither alter the Preamble nor end reservation, Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has said.