1,351 candidates in fray for phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls: EC
New Delhi: As many as 1,351 candidates from 12 states and union territories are in the fray for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 7, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. These include eight candidates from Betul seat of Madhya Pradesh, where the election was to be held in the second […]
Amit Shah holds roadshow in Assam’s Silchar
Silchar (Assam): Braving rain, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday led a colourful roadshow in Silchar, the most important town of Assam’s Barak Valley bordering Bangladesh, for BJP candidate Parimal Suklabaidya. Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Shah was standing atop a decorated vehicle which had Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s picture in […]
PM Modi has resorted to hate speech, lies: Cong on his ‘redistribution of wealth’ remarks
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “redistribution of wealth” remarks targeting the party, saying after facing “disappointment” in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, the PM has now resorted to “lies” and “hate speech” to divert people from the real issues. The opposition party’s attack […]
There will be chaos if we start entertaining pleas against rejection of nomination papers: SC
New Delhi: There will be “chaos” if the Supreme Court starts entertaining petitions against rejection of nomination papers, an apex court bench said on Friday while dismissing the plea of a man from Bihar who intended to contest the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate but his papers were rejected. The bench said the […]
Fossils of possibly largest snake to have ever lived found in Kutch: Scientists
New Delhi: Fossils recovered from Kutch in Gujarat may have belonged to the spine of one of the largest snakes to have ever lived, according to new research from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. From the Panandhro Lignite Mine, researchers discovered 27 “mostly well-preserved” bones forming the snake’s spinal column, or vertebra, with some […]
Over 2 Cr people travelled by Vande Bharat trains since launch in 2019: Railways
New Delhi: Vande Bharat trains, India’s maiden semi-high speed rail service, have carried more than two crore passengers till March 31 this year since the first set of two trains was flagged off between Delhi and Varanasi on February 15, 2019, officials said Monday. The railways on Monday celebrated 171 years of existence as the […]
Adopt Ambedkar’s ideals for country’s inclusive development: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, and asked all to adopt his ideals to work collectively for the inclusive development of the country. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a pioneer of social change and a versatile personality, made […]
Integration of AI in modern processes raises complex ethical, legal and practical considerations: CJI
New Delhi: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern processes, including court proceedings, raises complex ethical, legal and practical considerations that demand a thorough examination, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Saturday. The CJI said AI represents the “next frontier of innovation” and its use in court adjudication presents both opportunities […]
Need to develop ‘joint culture’ for armed forces: CDS at tri-services conference
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Monday called for developing a “joint” work culture by the armed forces, underlining the need to integrate the capabilities of each service by creating structures that enhance the nation’s overall warfighting ability. Gen Chauhan was addressing the tri-service conference, ‘Parivartan Chintan’, that brainstormed on fresh […]
First LS poll where corrupt people rallying together to stop action on corruption: PM
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the opposition INDIA bloc and said this is the first Lok Sabha election in which all the corrupt are rallying together to stop action on corruption. He also said Congress leaders are threatening that if the BJP wins, the country will be on fire. “Modi […]