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Chinese visa ‘scam’: Delhi Court reserves order on ED’s charge sheet against Karti Chidambaram

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:46:59 S O Correspondent

UK-Based Indian-origin Professor denied entry, deported from India amid controversy over views

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:11:57 IG Bhatkali

Voters Have Right To Know Viability Of Parties' Promises: Poll Body Chief

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:56:48 S O Correspondent

In 1953, This Country Invited India's Top Election Officer For Its 1st Polls

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:48:50 S O Correspondent

India's maiden Lok Sabha polls in 1951-52 which had created ripples worldwide also caught this country's fancy and it invited then Chief Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen to conduct its first parliamentary elections in 1953.

2 Dead, 1 Injured As Wall Collapses Near Film City In Mumbai Suburb

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:46:24 S O Correspondent

Two people died while another person was injured in a wall collapse incident near Film City in suburban Goregaon on Saturday evening, a civic official said.

Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel On Simultaneous Polls Holds Another Review Meet

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:44:44 S O Correspondent

The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday reviewed the progress made by it since it was set up in September last, an official statement said.

"Protest To Continue As Long As Demands Not Met": Farmer Leader

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:43:37 S O Correspondent

Farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' call will not end their agitation until their demands are met, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Saturday while indicating that their stir may continue even after the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls comes into force.

Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls, DMK Begins Seat Allotment To Allies

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:41:52 S O Correspondent

The Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, a key constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc, on Saturday allotted one Lok Sabha constituency each to two of its allies, the IUML and KMDK.

36 per cent Rajya Sabha candidates declared criminal cases against themselves: ADR

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:38:35 S O Correspondent

Thirty-six per cent of Rajya Sabha candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves while the average assets of candidates analysed stood at Rs 127.81 crore, according to poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Human-animal conflict: Data shows decline in fatalities in Kerala

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:35:01 S O Correspondent

Amid escalating protests against wild animal attacks threatening lives and property in Kerala, particularly in the hill district of Wayanad, recent data from the State Forest Department shows that human fatalities resulting from such encounters have notably declined over the past three years.

Strong families needed to combat drug addiction: PM Modi

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:29:08 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on the need to protect the youth from drug addiction and said a strong family support system is needed to combat the vice.

Delhi student suicide case: Kin demand principal’s dismissal; Army orders probe, police forms SIT

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:17:31 S O Correspondent

Family members of the student who allegedly committed suicide at an Army Public School here held a protest on Saturday, demanding the principal to be dismissed, even as the Army ordered an investigation into the incident.