BJP's Shagun Parihar, whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the "living example of the BJP's resolve to finish terrorism" in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday won the Kishtwar seat.
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Vinesh wins first political bout, while her Congress lags in Haryana
Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday won her debut election, getting elected from Julana seat in Jind district even as her Congress faced an uphill task in the Haryana Assembly elections.
PM Modi's upcoming visit to Laos showcases India's strong support for ASEAN centrality in Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos this week once again underlines the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries being a significant pillar of India's Act East policy and key partners of New Delhi's Indo-Pacific Vision strongly backed by Prime Minister's Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.
AAP opens account in J&K as it wrests Doda from BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party, which came a cropper in the Haryana elections, has got some solace as it opened its account in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time.
Congress lodges complaint with EC over ‘unexplained slowdown’ in Haryana trends
The Congress party on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging deliberate delay in update of leads and results on the poll panel’s website for Haryana elections.
Gaurav Bhatia hails BJP's lead in Haryana as 'victory for democracy'
BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Tuesday hailed the party's substantial lead in the Haryana Assembly elections and thanked the public for what he called a "victory for democracy."
Mehbooba Mufti's daughter concedes defeat; PDP's poor show
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, on Tuesday, conceded defeat in the Assembly elections as the PDP is headed to one of its worst performances.
RG Kar protest: Kolkata Police deny junior doctors permission for today's mega rally
Kolkata Police has denied permission for the scheduled mega rally of representatives from the medical fraternity here on Tuesday afternoon starting from 4.30 p.m. to protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor in August.
Maldives close friend of India in Indian Ocean Region: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday termed Maldives a close friend and key partner for India in the Indian Ocean Region, and holding a special place in its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR Vision.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI files first charge sheet, names Sanjay Roy as only prime accused
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed its first charge sheet in the rape and murder case of a doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, where the arrested civic volunteer Sanjay Roy has been named as the only prime accused.
'I am grateful for every moment': Dipa Karmakar announces retirement from gymnastics
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar announced her retirement from the sport in an emotional social media post titled "Signing off from the mat". Deepa became a household name after performing the Produnova Vault in the 2016 Rio Olympics but missed a medal by just 0.15 points.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju: Congress sought to diminish BR Ambedkar's legacy and contributions
Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, has said that Congress never wanted Baba Saheb Ambedkar's contributions to be recognised publicly. This is the reason why the Congress did not give him Bharat Ratna.
Rs 1,000 cr earmarked for venture fund to Indian space startups: Minister
The government on Sunday said it has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for venture fund to space startups, an indication of high priority that the government gives to the space sector.
Ola Electric customers left in agony amid Bhavish Aggarwal-Kunal Kamra online spat
Aggrieved Ola electric customers were once again left in the lurch as Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra got busy in a heated all-day spat on Sunday over the poor conditions at the EV company’s service centres across the country.
EAM Jaishankar calls on visiting Maldives President Muizzu, appreciates commitment to enhance bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Mohamed Muizzu, shortly after the Maldivian President arrived in New Delhi on a five-day state visit - his first since assuming office - at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.
Minor's rape & murder: Calcutta HC orders victim's autopsy at a Central hospital, judicial magistrate's presence
The Calcutta High Court, at a specially convened hearing on Sunday on the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl at Jaynagar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, directed that the autopsy of the body of the victim be conducted at a Central-run hospital in the state in presence of a judicial magistrate.
AI can be as dangerous for world as nuclear weapons: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a profound factor for the world, after nuclear weapons.
CM Adityanath announces complete ban on meat & alcohol during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
During the Mahakumbh 2025, the sale of meat and alcohol will be prohibited within the limits of Prayagraj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this on Sunday in the presence of representatives from all 13 akhadas. He stated that the Mahakumbh is organised under the guidance of the akhadas, which are the flag bearers of Sanatan Dharma, with the state government providing support.
UN like an old company, occupying space in market: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday stated that the United Nations (UN) is like an "old company" that is "occupying space in the market" without adapting to the changing global landscape.
RBI MPC likely to maintain status quo on policy rates: Experts
The RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting from October 7-9 is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate and a dovish tone could set the direction moving forward, industry experts said on Sunday.
CBI gets clues on how Sandip Ghosh-Ashish Pandey nexus accepted cash through paper leaks
The CBI officials probing the case of financial irregularities at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata have got specific clues about how the former principal Sandip Ghosh through his house staff Ashish Pandey used to accept cash by leaking question paper to medical students eager to pay money for easy success.
CM Yogi unveils MahaKumbh-2025 logo, launches website & app
The logo will be used on the website, app, and other platforms related to the MahaKumbh event. It will guide pilgrims and tourists to the event's location by air, rail and road.
Chennai enthralled at IAF airshow, the first in South India
The aerobatic power of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was on full display in Chennai with people glued to the sky during the first airshow underway down south on Sunday.
Bengal girl rape-murder: Tension prevails in Jayanagar
Tension prevailed in the Jayanagar area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Sunday as the local people protested against police apathy in the minor girl's rape and murder case.
RG Kar case: Protesting doctors fast-unto-death enters Day 2
The fast-unto-death of six junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, to protest the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R. G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the second day on Sunday.