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AAP fear-mongering on Kejriwal's diabetes who stopped taking insulin months back: Tihar Jail's report reaches Delhi LG

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal discontinued insulin intake months before his arrest and is now using a basic oral anti-diabetes medication, according to officials citing a report by the Tihar jail administration to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, said media reports.

Lok Sabha 2024: BJP Moradabad candidate dies a day after election

Moradabad (UP): Bharatiya Janata Party's Moradabad candidate Sarvesh Singh, who was elected five times as an MLA and once as an MP, died a day after the first phase of general elections in Uttar Pradesh.

'Indicator that India is moving forward': CJI Chandrachud lauds new laws digitising criminal justice procedures

New Delhi: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud praised the introduction of three fresh criminal laws, slated to be implemented on July 1, describing it as a crucial moment for Indian society.

TISS suspends Dalit PhD student for 2 yrs over 'activities deemed anti-national'

Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has suspended Ramadas Prini Sivanandan, a PhD student for two years, citing "repeated misconduct and activities deemed anti-national," media reported.

'From tech to tanker city': PM Modi slams Karnataka's Congress govt on Bengaluru water crisis

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government for not resolving challenges in Bengaluru's infrastructure, adding that the mismanagement by the Congress party is responsible for the current crisis.

Popular fashion influencer Surbhi Jain dies at 30 after long fight against cancer

Popular fashion influencer Surbhi Jain, who was followed by over 50K followers on Instagram, died after her long battle against cancer, media reports said.

Eager to continue to deepen and strengthen our cooperation with our partners in India, says top US official

US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Thursday said his nation is eager to continue to deepen and strengthen cooperation with partners in India.

Toddler vomits blood after consuming expired chocolates in Punjab, undergoing treatment

A  one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Punjab vomited blood and was later admitted to a hospital for treatment after eating some chocolates.

Mamata Banerjee on DD News' new logo colour: 'Shocked at the sudden saffronisation'

Kolkata/IBNS: "I am shocked at the sudden saffronisation," said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in slamming the unveiling of new DD News logo where the red colour was replaced with the saffron one, which also happens to be the official colour of the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Doordarshan unveils new saffron-coloured DD News logo, ex-CEO Jawhar Sircar slams move

New Delhi/IBNS: Autonomous public broadcaster Doordarshan has unveiled a new orange-shaded logo of DD News, drawing criticism from the Opposition.

Love jihad is spreading: Karnataka Congress corporator, whose daughter was killed, contradicts Siddaramaiah's claims

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Congress corporator Niranjan Hiremath, whose daughter Neha was killed by one Fayaz Khondunaik, has claimed "love jihad is spreading" in the southern state despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's citing of "personal reasons" behind the murder, media reports said.

Karnataka Congress corporator's daughter killed; CM Siddaramaiah cites 'personal reasons'

Bengaluru/IBNS: A massive slugfest between the incumbent Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started after a ruling party corporator's daughter was murdered in the Hubballi city of Karnataka, media reports said.

Indian-origin man Banmeet Singh sentenced to five years in prison in US for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces

An Indian national was sentenced on Friday (April 19, 2024) to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and ordered to forfeit approximately $150 million.

'Had mangoes only three thrice, sweets 6 times in jail': Arvind Kejriwal counters ED claims in court

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a row over Arvind Kejriwal eating mangoes inside the jail and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposing his request for a daily 15-minute video consultation with his doctor even as the Aam Aadmi Party claimed conspiracy to murder its supremo, the Delhi CM Friday hit out at the probe agency for being "petty" and "politicising" his diet instead of ensuring his health.

'Great response, people voting for NDA in record numbers': PM Modi on first phase turnout

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a "great response" in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which saw a voter turnout of 60.03 percent on average nationwide.

'Opposition got donations through bonds, is that extortion as well?' Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavily countering the Opposition's charge on the now-scrapped electoral bonds system, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday asked if those parties would also describe donations they received through bonds as "extortion" money

Millions of Indians vote in the biggest phase of Lok Sabha polls, 60.03 pct turnout recorded

New Delhi/IBNS: Voters' turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, projected by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a milestone to 2047 and the Opposition as a battle for democracy's survival, was 60.03 percent on Friday as polling was held in 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories.

India votes in first phase of Lok Sabha elections, approximately 60 percent voting recorded across 102 seats till 5pm

The first phase of the six-week-long Indian general polls, which is seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to comeback to power for a rare third term, commenced where approximately 60 percent of voters exercised their voting rights on Friday (April 19, 2024).

DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators, Airbrake Control Module to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk1A

DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.

West Bengal records 66.4 pct voting in first phase till 3 pm

An estimated 66.34 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm in West Bengal where three Lok Sabha seats were voted in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in the politically crucial state.

India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines

India is going to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, media reports said.

New Delhi hosts Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally

New Delhi recently hosted the Russian-Indian friendship cycling rally dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 40th anniversary of the first Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma’s spaceflight as part of the Soviet-Indian crew.

Indian Embassy in Dubai facilitate Indian stranded passengers amid heavy rainfall

The Indian Embassy in Dubai on Thursday said they are in constant touch with the UAE authorities and airlines and have facilitated connections between stranded Indian passengers and their family members, amid the heavy rainfall which disrupted normal life in the Gulf nation.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout touch 40 percent in 4 hours

New Delhi/IBNS: Forty percent voter turnout has been recorded in the first four hours of voting in 102 seats across the country in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.

Veteran journalist and media educator Malay Mitra passes away at age 79

Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran journalist and media educator, Dr. Malay Mitra, who helmed the Kolkata bureau of Indian news agency UNI for many years as its manager, passed away recently. Survived by his wife and son, he was 79.

'Vote for the G.O.A.T.': Modi's BJP reaches out to first-time voters in a viral rap song ad

New Delhi/IBNS: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chat with top Indian gamers, the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is seeking its third straight term, has reached out to the first-time voters- read Gen Z- with an interesting rap song video, which is now trending on social media.

Bengal reports incidents of violence in first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata/IBNS: Several incidents of violence and intimidation have been reported from West Bengal as the Lok Sabha elections began with three seats in the politically-intensified state, media reports said.

Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai casts vote, counters DMK's 'money' charge

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai lashed out at the ruling DMK and opposition party AIADMK casting his vote as the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu are being held in the first phase on Friday.

Voting in first phase of Lok Sabha election currently underway in 21 states and union territories

Voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 102 parliamentary constituencies in 21 states and union territories commenced on Friday.

Rahul Gandhi will be PM for next 20 years, southern states will benefit under his leadership: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has exuded confidence in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi becoming the next Prime Minister of the country.