J&K recorded 10.22 per cent voter turnout till 9 a.m. on Wednesday during the first two hours since the voting process started at 7 a.m. in the six districts.
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As the second phase of polling was underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to come out in large numbers and exercise their vote
India poised to be among fastest-growing economies till 2030: Goldman Sachs
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J&K BJP chief credits PM Modi, Amit Shah for peaceful elections
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Global statesman & trendsetter par excellence: NDA allies hail PM Modi’s US trip
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Andhra Pradesh constitutes SIT to probe Tirupati laddu row
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced a probe by SIT into irregularities at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala.
Sewa Pakhwada: Divyangs provided with free artificial limbs at a camp organised by IMF
The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) along with the Rotary Club organised a free ‘Artificial Limb Fitting Camp’ in the city on Tuesday, to mark the birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the Sewa Pakhwada program.
Indian economy projected to grow at 7.1 pc in FY25: Moody’s Analytics
The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics said on Tuesday, as the country continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties.
RG Kar case: CBI probes suspended junior doctor's movements on August 8-9
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the whereabouts of a recently-suspended junior doctor on the night of August 8 when the ghastly rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee (PGT) of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital took place within the hospital premises and also the following day.
EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York amid frosty ties
The Bangladesh MFA's statement has received massive criticism, and it is expected that EAM Jaishankar would have conveyed New Delhi's disappointment over the issue during his meeting with Hossain, which was also attended by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Ashwini Vaishnaw to travel in Kavach-fitted train in Rajasthan to review efficiency trial
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel in a Kavach-fitted train on Tuesday for a trial to check the efficiency of the automatic protection system at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.
Six wagons of goods train derail near West Bengal's New Maynaguri station
Six wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported during the incident.
Grateful for PM Modi's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for his "clear support" of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
25.78 lakh voters to decide fate of 239 candidates in second phase of J&K polls
J&K is gearing up for the second phase of the Assembly elections, covering 26 seats in six districts spread over both the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley, on Wednesday as campaigning ended on Monday evening.
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In a shocking development, Akshay Shinde -- the prime accused in the sensational Badlapur rape case of two nursery school girls in August -- met a grisly end in a sensational police encounter after a gunfight with cops, here on Monday.
VHP demands probe by High Court judge into Tirupati laddu row
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday demanded a probe by the sitting judge of the High Court into the allegations of animal fat used in Tirupati temple laddus and also called for autonomy for Hindu temples.
Six years of Ayushman Bharat: Lesser-known facts about universal healthcare scheme
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Maratha quotas: Chhatrapati Prince backs Jarange-Patil; warns Maha govt
With Manoj Jarange-Patil’s health worsening, Yuvraj Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje on Monday warned that if anything happens to the Shivba Sanghatana leader, the ruling MahaYuti government would be responsible.
No respite for troubled SpiceJet as NCLT issues notice over another insolvency plea
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday issued a notice to embattled low-cost carrier SpiceJet over a petition by Techjockey Infotech Pvt Ltd, one of its operational creditors.
Ex-TTD chairman moves SC for probe into Tirupati laddu row
YSR Congress Party MP and former chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Y. V. Subba Reddy has moved the Supreme Court for the constitution of an independent committee headed by a retired judge of the Apex Court to look into the allegations of animal fat in the ghee to make Tirupati laddus.
My love for Kashmir does not need to be repeated, says Rahul Gandhi
Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said on Monday in central Shalteng Assembly constituency of Srinagar district that his love and attachment for Kashmir were known to everyone and he does not need to repeat it.
Ola Electric's share nosedives further, analysts warn investors to remain cautious
Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric shares nosedived further on Monday, as market analysts warned retail investors not to go bullish on the stock yet, owing to its speculative valuation amid rising competition.
Archbishop hails India’s diversity, lauds PM’s concern for all, including minorities
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pursuing inclusivity in all spheres of his governance and said that his concern for everyone instils a feeling of confidence even among the minorities.