XplorichAssembly polls: 1,906 candidates remain in race across Assam, Kerala, Puducherry | India News
New Delhi: A total 1,906 candidates remain in the fray for assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry after the last date for withdrawal of nominations expired on Friday. While…
Evening news wrap: Govt cuts fuel duty, Rajnath to lead Middle East crisis group & more | India News
Govt cut special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre and brought diesel duty down to nil (from Rs 10). Rajnath Singh was set to head an inter-ministerial panel,…
Middle East crisis: Rajnath Singh to head inter-ministerial group to monitor conflict-linked issues | India News
Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Rajnath Singh is set to head an inter ministerial group to oversee issues arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict.According to ANI…
Poll inducement seizures cross 400 crore: EC | India News
NEW DELHI: Cumulative seizures of poll inducements like illegal cash, liquor and drugs across poll-going states/UTs have crossed the Rs 400 crore mark, the EC said Thursday.“Since activation of the…
Gulf crisis: British Airways and SWISS add India flights | India News
NEW DELHI: With the big Gulf carriers operating a fraction of their schedules, foreign airlines are expanding their India flights to meet the increased demand for options to the likes…
Dowry claims lives of thousands, do not give bail for such deaths mechanically: SC | India News
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday told high courts to be circumspect in exercising discretion to grant bail to the accused in dowry death cases, highlighting that the social…
Kharge rebuffs government again on women quota, seeks all-party meet after polls | India News
Congress president Kharge (File photo) Congress president hints at backing Centre with 2029 rolloutNEW DELHI: Rebuffing fresh overture from the Centre for a meeting to discuss amendments to the women’s…
Media contribution key in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi | India News
NEW DELHI: Lauding its pivotal role, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said that media helps in creating public awareness and nurtures active participation in issues of social and national importance.“As…
PM Modi to meet CMs today on West Asia conflict preparedness | India News
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will interact with CMs, excluding those from poll-bound states, to review preparedness and plans to deal with the fallout of West Asia conflict, amid concerns…
Nayara hikes petrol by Rs 5/L, diesel by Rs 3 | India News
Private fuel retailer Nayara Energy on Thursday raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre, in line with a surge in global oil…
