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  SC refuses to entertain BJP’s plea challenging Calcutta HC order barring derogatory ads against TMC

  May 27, 2024 14:20 IST

  As the bench expressed disinclination to entertain the matter, senior advocate PS Patwalia, representing the BJP, sought permission to withdraw the plea.

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  Jawaharlal Nehru's 60th death anniversary: A look at his historic speeches from ramparts of Red Fort

  May 27, 2024 13:52 IST

  On the occasion of 60th death anniversary of the first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, taking a look at some of his historic speeches from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

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  Jawaharlal Nehru's 60th death anniversary: 10 Inspiring quotes by first Prime Minister of India

  May 27, 2024 12:21 IST

  Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on May 27, 1964, at the age of 74 in New Delhi after a heart attack. On his 60th death anniversary, let's remember some of the inspirational quotes by the first Prime Minister of India.

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  PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary

  May 27, 2024 11:37 IST

  Jawaharlal Nehru, a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement, went on to become India's first Prime Minister after independence in 1947. Nehru remained at the post for more than 16 years and died of a heart attack on 27th May 1964.

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  Cyclone Remal highlight: Severe storm kills 6 in Bengal, will visit affected areas soon, says Mamata

  May 27, 2024 23:11 IST

  Cyclone Remal: After tearing through the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, Cyclone Remal left a trail of destruction with pictures of devastation becoming evident across the state’s coastal areas, with extensive damage to infrastructure and property, soon after daybreak on Monday.

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  I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders to huddle in Delhi on June 1 to review poll performance, discuss strategy

  May 27, 2024 12:42 IST

  The meeting will be held on the last day of the voting in the Lok Sabha Elections. The results of the elections will be out on June 4.

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  Cyclone Remal makes landfall | Know what the name means and how it is given

  May 27, 2024 9:47 IST

  Remal made landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh on Sunday night. The wind speeds clocked up to 135 km per hour.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights enthusiasm for PM Modi in Odisha

  May 28, 2024 13:55 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As the nation braces for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, slated for June 1, the excitement and anticipation are palpable. This electoral spectacle not only reflects the will of the people but also sets the course for the nation's future trajectory.

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  Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay floral tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary

  May 27, 2024 11:25 IST

  India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on May 27, 1964 at the age of 74 in New Delhi after a heart attack.

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  Cyclone Remal makes landfall in coastal Bengal; heavy rains, gusty winds lash Kolkata | 10 Points

  May 27, 2024 7:28 IST

  Severe cyclonic storm Remal made landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh on Sunday night with wind speeds reaching up to 135 km per hour. The severe cyclonic storm will gradually weaken into a cyclonic storm on Monday.

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  Centre extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande | Who are main contenders for top post?

  May 27, 2024 16:58 IST

  The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a one-month extension in the service of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, extending his tenure until June 30, 2024.

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  Northwest India sizzles under intense heatwave, as Haryana, Maharashtra scorch at 47 degrees

  May 26, 2024 23:47 IST

  The IMD has suggested drinking sufficient water and using ORS or homemade drinks such as lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, and buttermilk to stay hydrated.

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  Cyclone Remal makes landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal, Bangladesh | VIDEO

  May 26, 2024 23:57 IST

  The authorities across states have made arrangements as a precautionary measure to deal with the effects of cyclone. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi, Governor CV Ananda Bose, Kolkata Mayor held review meeting ahead of the landfall. The NDRF teams has also been deployed.

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  Cyclone Remal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds review meeting ahead of landfall

  May 26, 2024 21:45 IST

  The cyclone centred in Bay of Bengal is moving towards north and would make a landfall by midnight. However, the rainfall has already started in the coastal areas which would intensify in coming hours.

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  Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis

  May 26, 2024 19:20 IST

  As Kerala faces economic crisis, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Chandrasekhar announced a sanctioned borrowing limit of Rs. 21,253. He also announced a Rs 200 crore project under the Urban Flood Mitigation Programme for Thiruvananthapuram.

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  General Manoj C Pande's services as the Chief of the Army Staf extended for one month

  May 26, 2024 18:21 IST

  The Appointment Committee of Cabinet has extended the services of General Manoj C Pande as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) for one month till June 30.

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  Road accident: 10.46 lakh motor mishap claims worth Rs 80,455 crore pending nationwide, reveals RTI

  May 26, 2024 16:37 IST

  The road safety activist KC Jain, who filed RIT, raised concerns over the "snail pace" of claim settlements, estimating that it takes an average four years for a victim to get financial relief.

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  IMD issues rainfall alerts in Bengal, Northeast region as cyclone Remal nears | Check details

  May 26, 2024 16:30 IST

  As Remal cyclone is expected to make landfall by midnight, the IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the rainfall has started around Sagar Island area and the rainfall is expected to exceed 25 cm. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued rainfall alerts in Northeast and Bengal for upcoming days.

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  'Getting rape, death threats': Swati Maliwal blames Dhruv Rathee for victim shaming, attacks AAP

  May 26, 2024 14:22 IST

  AAP MP Swati Maliwal has alleged that she was assaulted at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 13. According to Maliwal, she was waiting to meet the CM when his personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, verbally abused and physically assaulted her, slapping her 7-8 times.

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  Goa: Four labourers dead, five injured as bus rams into roadside shanties

  May 26, 2024 9:44 IST

  Goa news: The bus driver has been arrested, the police said. A labourer claimed the bus driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time and threatened the other labourers to kill them if they complained to anyone about the incident.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: PoK is ours and we will take it, says Home Minister Amit Shah

  May 27, 2024 0:03 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: The Lok Sabha polls commenced on April 19 followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes will be done on June 4 (Tuesday).

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  Cyclone Remal Highlights: Heavy rains in West Bengal and parts of Bangladesh after landfall

  May 26, 2024 23:58 IST

  Cyclone Remal: This is the first cyclone of the pre-monsoon season in the Bay of Bengal. It has been named Remal, a name given by Oman according to the naming system for cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region.

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  Cyclone Remal to make landfall today, Kolkata airport suspends flight operations

  May 26, 2024 6:59 IST

  According to the IMD, West Bengal and several Northeastern states, including Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur, are expected to experience rainfall and strong winds. The regional meteorological center in Tripura also issued a warning about adverse weather conditions beginning on May 26.

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  Over 61 per cent polling in sixth phase, Anantnag-Rajouri records its highest turnout in 35 years

  May 26, 2024 0:01 IST

  Nearly 40 per cent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits cast their ballots in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. This represents a significant increase in voter turnout compared to the 2019, 2014, and 2009 elections.

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  Heatwave grips Rajasthan, temperature soars to 50 degrees celsius in Phalodi

  May 25, 2024 20:49 IST

  Amid the prevailing heatwaves across the India, soaring temperatures are stressing power grids, depleting water reserves, and posing severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations and outdoor workers.

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  Rahul Gandhi started new tradition of making false things as election issues, says Amit Shah

  May 25, 2024 18:51 IST

  During the Congress regime, terrorists from Pakistan used to intrude into India, trigger blasts and return, Amit Shah said, adding this completely changed under the Modi government.

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  Heavy rains inflict damage upon properties in Kerala; Yellow alert issues in seven districts

  May 25, 2024 18:01 IST

  Days before the onset of the southwest monsoon, Kerala is witnessing spells of heavy and widespread rains. The rains have caused huge damage to houses and agricultural produces. Earlier on May 23, 4 people lost their lives in torrential rains.

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  EC releases data of five phases polling, says 'Nobody can change data of votes polled'

  May 25, 2024 17:18 IST

  After a strife over the delay in the release of poll data, the Election Commission of India released a comprehensive data of absolute number of votes polled in five phases.