SC refuses to entertain Cong leader's PIL seeking directions to ECI to conduct polls through ballot paper

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Congress leader's PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls through ballot paper.

A Bench presided over…

CM Kejriwal moves Delhi sessions court against magisterial court issuing summons over ED's complaints

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved the sessions court here challenging two summons issued to him by a magisterial court on ED's complaint in the alleged liquor policy scam case.

The ED had made the complaint…

Panel on ‘One-nation, One-poll’ submits report to President Droupadi Murmu, pitches for simultaneous elections

New Delh (IANS) A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its detailed report on ‘One-nation, One election’ to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

The comprehensive report has strongly advocated…

Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Thursday confirmed that it has blocked 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for obscene and vulgar content and, in some instances, pornographic content, after multiple warnings by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting,…

'Pehla Vote Modi Ko' is BJP's digital campaign to woo young & first-time voters

New Delhi (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a digital campaign titled 'Pehla Vote Modi Ko' with an aim to reach out to the youth and first-time voters and win their support for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary elections.

Navy gets 'Bajrang' tug under ‘Make in India’ initiative

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Navy got its third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug 'Bajrang' on Thursday under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Union government.

According to the Navy, the availability of Tugs will provide a fillip to its…

Mamata Banerjee cancels anti-CAA rally in Siliguri

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to return to Kolkata and cancel the proposed anti-CAA rally in Siliguri.

Besides attending an administrative review meeting, the Chief Minister was also supposed to lead…

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub

Ahmedabad (IANS) In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days…

NIA makes first arrest in Bengaluru cafe blast case

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest from Ballari, Karnataka in connection with the recent Bengaluru cafe blast.

The accused has been identified as Mohammed Shabbir.

Shabbir's arrest…

Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India's Neighbourhood First Policy

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food…