Fight Misinformation to Protect Democracy: Lokpal Chairperson

New Delhi – Calling those who spread misinformation “internal threats to the nation,” Lokpal of India Chairperson Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar on Friday urged for a united fight against activities that hinder progress and challenge the principles…

ECI objects to ‘Vote Chori’ remarks, terms it attack on voters’ dignity: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly objected to political leaders using phrases like “Vote Chori” to allege electoral malpractices. Sources said the poll body views such language as an attack on the dignity of Indian…

J&K: 23 Dead, 75 Injured in Massive Cloudburst in Kishtwar

Jammu — At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 75 others injured after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in the Padder Sub-division of Kishtwar on Thursday.

According to officials, the injured are being moved to hospitals,…

PMFBY Insures 78.41 Crore Applications, Pays Rs. 1.83 Lakh Crore in Claims Since 2016

New Delhi – Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore applications and paid out ?1.83 lakh crore in claims, according to new government data.

Farmer enrolment reached a record high in 2024–25…

Bihar ‘SIR’ Row: No Political Objections; 54,000 New Voter Applications Filed

New Delhi- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that no political party — including the RJD-led Opposition — has filed any objections or complaints regarding the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, published on August 1.

According…

Downed 6 Pakistani Aircraft, Hit 9 Terror Camps During Operation Sindoor: Air Force Chief

Bengaluru- Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has revealed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) destroyed six Pakistani aircraft — including five fighter jets and a high-value surveillance platform, believed to be an AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control…

Rahul Gandhi's Claim of 'Fake' Voters in Karnataka Proven False in Preliminary EC Probe

Bengaluru – A preliminary investigation by the Election Commission (EC) has found that the family accused of being fake voters by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is, in fact, genuine, according to official sources in Bengaluru on Friday.

Rahul…

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Over 50 Airlifted to Safety as Army Ramps Up Relief Efforts

Dehradun – Relief and rescue operations are in full swing in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, two days after devastating cloudbursts triggered flash floods in the Dharali region, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

By Thursday morning,…

Fear Grips Hill Residents as Leaders Mourn Uttarkashi Cloudburst Tragedy

New Delhi – The recent cloudburst in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has sparked grief and concern across the political spectrum, with leaders expressing sorrow and highlighting the fragile nature of the Himalayan region in the face of extreme…

India’s Wealthiest 1% Hold 60% of Their Assets in Real Estate and Gold: Report

New Delhi: India's top 1% of wealthy individuals are investing heavily in non-financial assets, with 60% of their wealth tied up in real estate and gold, according to a new report released on Monday by US-based wealth management firm Bernstein.