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  NIA to probe murder of VHP leader Vikas Bagga in Punjab

  May 16, 2024 18:41 IST

  The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of the probe into the murder of VHP leader Vikas Bagga in Punjab. Bagga, president of the Nangal VHP unit, was shot dead at his confectionary shop on April 13, prompting protests by VHP, RSS, and BJP members.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Election Commission reports 66.95 per cent turnout in first four phases

  May 16, 2024 16:56 IST

  The Election Commission reported a significant voter turnout of 66.95% in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with nearly 45.10 crore electors casting their votes. Urging sustained participation, the EC intensified efforts to inform and motivate voters.

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  Kerala: Government hospital doctor performs wrong surgery on 4-year-old child, probe ordered

  May 16, 2024 20:51 IST

  The child was scheduled for the surgery to remove her sixth finger while the doctors at the Maternal and Child Care Centre of the Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode conducted the surgery on her tongue.

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  BJP never won 91 seats in South India: Why is PM Modi focusing more on southern states? Know here

  May 16, 2024 17:45 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party emphasized a lot in south India in this election than ever before with big ticket roadshows, rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other star campaigners in order to achieve its target of 400-plus.

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  How can a jailed person fight elections in India? A look at past incidents

  May 16, 2024 17:44 IST

  In the past, there have been innumerable politicians who contested and won elections, while being behind bars - a topic which has also been discussed in the Supreme Court.

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  First 'Gandhi' of Raebareli, whom Rahul Gandhi forgot! Know the story

  May 16, 2024 16:02 IST

  Polling in Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency is slated for the fifth phase on May 20. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting the election against BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. It is the only seat that Congress managed to win in 2019 elections.

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  Former NIA chief Dinkar Gupta granted 'Z+' security cover by Centre

  May 16, 2024 15:41 IST

  During Dinkar Gupta's tenure, 21 out of 38 'A-list' gangsters in Punjab were either arrested or eliminated. Serving as the head of Punjab's Intelligence Department, Gupta played a crucial role in controlling radical elements in the state.

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  OPINION | TRUTH BEHIND OPPOSITION CLAIMS OF MODI'S DEFEAT

  May 16, 2024 14:33 IST

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, 200 seemed to be a figure on the higher side and BJP will struggle to win more than 140 seats. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee named the states where BJP is going to lose badly, while Arvind Kejriwal declared that BJP would lose this time.

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  Jharkhand cash haul: Arrested minister Alamgir Alam remanded to 6-day ED custody

  May 16, 2024 14:19 IST

  The money laundering investigation pertains to alleged irregularities and payment of "bribes" in the state rural development department. Jharkhand Rural Minister Alamgir Alam was arrested by ED on Wednesday.

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  Swati Maliwal assault incident: NCW summons Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar

  May 16, 2024 14:42 IST

  Swati Maliwal was assaulted by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Personal Secretary Bibhav Kumar at the CM's residence on Monday.

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  Supreme Court rules ED cannot arrest accused after special court takes cognisance of complaint

  May 16, 2024 13:15 IST

  The Supreme Court judgment was pronounced on a question of whether an accused in a money laundering case has to meet the stringent twin test for bail even in cases where the special court takes cognisance of the offence.

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  BJP on Kejriwal avoiding question on Maliwal: 'If you are a coward CM, you should resign'

  May 16, 2024 13:16 IST

  BJP leaders and workers, including the party's Mahila Morcha activists had also staged a protest near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence questioning his silence over the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.

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  Odisha: BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters, CM condemns violence

  May 16, 2024 12:22 IST

  Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are being held simultaneously in Odisha. Polling will be held in the 35 Assembly seats and 5 Lok Sabah constituencies on May 20.

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  Kejriwal ducks questions on Swati Maliwal in joint presser with Akhilesh | VIDEO

  May 16, 2024 14:43 IST

  Swati Maliwal was assaulted by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Personal Secretary Bibhav Kumar at the CM's residence on Monday.

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  Anita Goyal, Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's wife, passes away after battling cancer

  May 16, 2024 10:26 IST

  Anita's demise comes weeks after the court granted the couple a two-month-long interim bail in a money laundering case on medical grounds.

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  Swati Maliwal assault: Kejriwal spotted with Bibhav Kumar at airport, BJP claims CM protecting aide

  May 16, 2024 14:43 IST

  It was alleged that CM Kejriwal's aide assaulted the former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women at the former's residence.

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  Lok Sabha polls HIGHLIGHTS: EC approves Andhra Pradesh's proposals for administrative changes

  May 16, 2024 23:44 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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  Inter-state sex racket involving minors busted in Arunachal Pradesh, govt officers among 21 arrested

  May 16, 2024 7:18 IST

  Arunachal Pradesh Women Commission Chairperson Kenjum Pakam urged the state government to take stern action against those involved in the child trafficking and sexual exploitation racket.

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  Weather update: IMD predicts severe heatwave in northwest India from today, orange alert in Kerala

  May 18, 2024 10:10 IST

  Weather update: The temperatures will start going up in Rajasthan and can increase to 45 degrees Celsius or higher. It will ultimately create heatwave-like conditions in several parts of state, especially in border areas such as Barmer, Jalore, Jaisalmer, etc. for at least 4-5 days in a row.

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  Congress making false promises, says BJP on Mallikarjun Kharge's 10 kg ration poll promise

  May 15, 2024 23:51 IST

  Hitting out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal alleged that the Congress did not fulfil the promises it made to the people of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka when it came to power in these states.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 15, 2024

  May 15, 2024 23:10 IST

  India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

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  Fourth phase records 69 per cent voter turnout, Andhra tops with 80.66, J-K lowest

  May 16, 2024 0:02 IST

  After phase four, polling in three more phases including fifth, sixth and seventh are yet to take place. The results for the Lok Sabha elections will be declared on June 4. In the first three phases, experts shared their concerns over the low voter turnout.

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  Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 31, predicts India Meteorological Department

  May 15, 2024 21:28 IST

  Meanwhile, with just few weeks left for onset of monsoon, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has got down to work ahead of the monsoon season (June to August) by beginning preparations to tackle various rain-related issues.

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  'Will bring UCC, want One Nation One Election also': Home Minister Amit Shah | Top quotes

  May 16, 2024 0:03 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over contesting from two seats, saying anyone can contest from anywhere but Rahul Gandhi should have said before the elections that he was going to contest from the Rae Bareli constituency as well.

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  'Friends abroad...': Amit Shah on western media saying India will head towards autocracy if BJP wins

  May 15, 2024 20:27 IST

  Speaking on how will BJP perform in southern states, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he stands by his statement that combining his party's seats in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the saffron camp will emerge as the biggest party.

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  EXCLUSIVE: Piyush Goyal criticises Uddhav Thackeray over alleged abandonment of 'Hindutva' | WATCH

  May 15, 2024 19:58 IST

  The verbal assault by Piyush Goyal underscores the deteriorating relationship between the former allies, BJP and Shiv Sena, who parted ways after the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections over differences in power-sharing arrangements.

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  AI Express cancels flights due to rostering system issues

  May 15, 2024 19:34 IST

  Air India Express faced disruptions due to crew rostering system issues, resulting in flight cancellations. The airline transitioned to a new system, causing scheduling challenges for cabin crew and pilots. Seven flights at Delhi airport were canceled, with similar reports from other airports.

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  Alamgir Alam, Jharkhand minister, arrested by ED days after Rs 35 crore cash seized in Ranchi

  May 15, 2024 19:12 IST

  Jharkhand minister and Congress leader Alamgir Alam was on Tuesday grilled by Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials for over nine hours in connection with a money laundering case.