It is an important phase for the BJP as over 40 of these seats were with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) since the 2019 elections.
Minority female student enrollment also witnessed a 42.3 percent increase, from 1.07 million in 2014-15 to 1.52 million in 2021-22.
The MLAs along with their followers alleged that some persons tried to encroach upon the land belonging to them by erecting a boundary fence.
The Patriarch’s order had said the suspension of Kuriakose would be reconsidered and reviewed if the church was convinced of his repentance.
Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing at Bengaluru after a fire was noticed in one of the engines.
Chief minister said a field-level visit and inspection of the Medigadda and Sundilla barrages and the pump houses needs to be conducted soon.
The ace raconteur makes light of his celebrity status and of being India’s favourite children’s author with more than 500 title.
Gandhi had on 11 May accepted an invitation to a debate with Modi and also said the nation expects the prime minister to participate in it.
Study by Indian researchers demands the immediate attention of policy-makers, government and other stakeholders to address the disparity.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has promised the BCs to increase their reservation, but it will not be an easy task.
With barely a few hours left for withdrawing the nominations, the BJP is facing rebel trouble in South-West Graduates and South Teachers’ constituencies.
Vijayendra demanded that the state government should hand over the probe of sexual abuse cases against Prajwal Revanna to the CBI.
The arrest warrant is considered to be the first step towards cancelling Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport.
Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Modi’s speech is divisive and meant to instigate, and that he has never seen such a Prime Minister.
IMD has predicted rainfall in Tamil Nadu till 22 May. The state has been receiving rainfall for the past two days.
Their report analyses the claims versus realities of environmental and climate-change policies of the NDA government over the past decade.
Veena George highlighted the significance of this approach in enhancing public health, particularly in light of outbreaks such as Nipah and COVID-19.
The minister called for properly carrying out of cleaning activities and ensuring sanitation in accordance with the Kerala Public Health Act.
The suspension order said Kuriakose’s actions amounted to “challenging the authority of the Holy Throne of Antioch”.
According to a survey, 78 percent of parents believe that holistic development is more important than academic achievement.
Maliwal has alleged that she was assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal aide Bibhav Kumar when she had gone to meet the CM at his residence on Monday.
For medical colleges in tribal areas, the government will provide an additional allowance of 50 percent of the basic salary, while for remote rural areas, it will provide an additional 30 percent.
Modi’s comment, fuelling the North-South divide, came after polling for Lok Sabha elections 2024 was completed in all 131 seats in the South.
L&T, that first refused to take up repairs to Medigadda barrage piers, blamed free bus ride scheme for fall in Hyderabad metro’s revenues.
India’s rich history is marked by a remarkable legacy of offering refuge and support to displaced communities across the globe, Justice Mishra said.
The government issued a gazette notification on 14 May, granting expanded authority to officers in the fight against drug crimes.
Deve Gowda also appealed to media persons camping near his house to end it. ‘I also appeal to your owners.’
Vivekananda Reddy was found murdered at his ancestral house in Pulivendula in Kadapa district in the early hours of 15 March, 2019.
The voting will conclude on 1 June. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 4 June.
Meanwhile, the RMC Chennai, has warned of enhanced rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the next five days.
The party urged the EC to find out whether the low turnout in Telangana was because of the inclusion of electors from Andhra Pradesh.
The woman was hit with a stone on her head and later strangled to death with her scarf by the two accused, who took away the jewellery, police said.
On 20 April, South First reported that Hong Kong’s food regulator identified four products from MDH and Everest containing ethylene oxide.
An article in a weekly has reignited the debate over Kerala’s controversial solar scam case. It has been disclosed that the CPM asked a journalist to approach the then UDF government to set the stage for ending its Secretariat siege protest.
The remark was made while asking the Delhi HC to decide on the regular bail plea of a businessman in a case related to Delhi excise policy.
The actor has challenged the recent decision of the DRT, which ruled in favour of banks in the property dispute case.
However, after the attack, the accused passenger jumped off the train near Khanapur railway station and escaped, he told PTI.
20-year-old Anjali Ambiger was allegedly murdered by 22-year-old Girish Sawanth on 15 May after she allegedly rejected his marriage proposal.
Prajwal, the grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former PM HD Deve Gowda, is facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women.
RMP leader Hariharan presented himself at the police station along with RMP workers. He was later granted bail.
The Blue Corner notice comes in the wake of a lookout circular that was issued against the accused husband— Rahul P Gopal —by the police.
Thanking the railway police for their cooperation, the commissioner informed that the accused was caught around 10:30 pm in Davanagere.
Chhetri, who made his international debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. He will leave the scene as India’s all-time top scorer and most-capped player.
The 4 year old was scheduled for surgery to remove a sixth finger on her hand at the Kozhilode medical college hospital.
The broker questioned Sitharaman over the taxation system of the Union government, terming it as his “sleeping partner”.
Revant Himatsingka aka Foodpharmer is on a mission to improve health literacy by educating people on the importance of reading food labels.
The Supreme Court on Thursday, 16 May, adjourned the bail plea of DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji to 10 July. The apex court was hearing the plea of the former Tamil Nadu minister, arrested by the ED last year in connection with the “cash-for-jobs” money-laundering case. It had on 1 April sought a response from […]
‘If accused appears before the special court by summons (issued by court), it cannot be treated that he is in custody, Supreme Court said.
Many regions in southern and western Tamil Nadu have been receiving rainfall during this week.
The police issued the threat after the social worker and others requested not to record the address of a witness to protect her privacy.
The search operation was called off at 10.30 am on Thursday and BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani made an announcement about it .
The relatives kept the body in front of the steps of the building housing the AISATS office and silently stood around it.
In February 2024, it was announced that Takeda Pharma would partner with Biological E to make 50 million dengue vaccines.
Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Purkayastha’s plea challenging the Delhi HC’s 13 October 2023 order dismissing his petition against arrest and subsequent police remand.
The Hosdurg police took three people into custody on Thursday, 16 May, and found that the accused have links with the drug mafia.
Sunil Chhetri is the third in the list of goal scorers among active players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The rain-bearing system arrived in the southern state on 8 June last year, 29 May in 2022, 3 June in 2021 and 1 June in 2020.
The condition of the boy, who is a native of Mooniyoor grama panchayath of the Malappuram district, is reportedly serious.
Sri Lankan security forces received information about events being organised throughout the island nation’s Tamil-dominated areas to commemorate the outlawed LTTE to mark the 15th anniversary of its final battle. Police said any group trying to commemorate LTTE would be arrested. Tamil groups say the events planned are to commemorate their kith and kin, who […]
In April, the grandmother of the victim filed a complaint of harassment against the accused, Girish Sawanth, before the local police.
The BJP-JD(S) alliance is confident of victory in over 20 constituencies, whereas the Congress is hoping guarantees will help it win big.
The oppressive heat also shattered temperature records in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar.
As of 6 May, the survey gathered 25,590 responses from UG students, 5,337 from PG students, and 6,740 from faculty and administrators.
Sriramulu, a resident of Kakkireni village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, faced this situation due to his inability to chew food properly, as he lacks jaw teeth.
A passenger who escaped the fire, speaking with TV channel said, among the dead, three people belonged to same family, including a nine-year-old.
Woman‘s parents accuse police of indifference and inaction in dowry harassment case. Attempt to murder charges invoked only after protests.
A triangular contest is on for the 27 May by-election to the Telangana Legislative Council.
Priyanka Gandhi while addressing an election meeting in Mohiya Kesariya, accused the prime minister of not loving the people and not visiting any farmer’s house.
He said Ram Rajya does not mean a theocratic state, but developing a sense of responsibility and duty among people.
The family said that finding a suitable deceased groom of the same age and caste as their dead daughter had not yielded results.
Addressing a rally in support of Congress candidate Virendra Chaudhary, Kharge claimed that Modi had not fulfilled many of his promises.
BJP general secretary Arun Singh said the NDA under TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu is set to dislodge the YSRCP from power.
The Union Home Ministry imposed the ban invoking the sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of not removing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir because of appeasement politics.
JD(S) second-in-command Kumaraswamy quoted an MLA from Mandya saying ‘large whales’ were behind releasing the video.
DNA-damaging agents are commonly used to target cancer cells thereby killing them and causing cancer remission.
The Karnataka Congress president also expressed confidence about the INDIA bloc coming to power in the country after the polls.
Allu Arjun said he remains neutral and supports “my people” including Jana Sena Party founder and actor-uncle Pawan Kalyan.
He was expecting an MLC ticket for the Karnataka South West Graduates’ constituency but the party fielded Dr Dhananjaya Sarji.
The bench on 1 April, had referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the lawsuit filed by the Kerala government raising the issue of a ceiling on net borrowing.
Amrita, who spoke to reporters, said that after two flights were cancelled, the airline told her nothing could be done.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among those present at the collectorate when Modi filed his papers.
Initially, the Railway Claims Tribunal rejected the family’s petition, citing Jayamma’s failure to utilise available options.
Shivakumar said there are doubts about the survival of the Shinde government in Maharashtra after the Lok Sabha polls.
A five-judge Constitution bench had on 15 February scrapped the electoral bonds scheme of anonymous political funding introduced by the BJP government.
The court had earlier sent Reddy, 37, to judicial custody after the police told that the accused was not required for further interrogation.
An official release stated that 4,081 ducks would be culled at the Niranam Government Duck Breeding Centre starting Tuesday, 14 May.
Said to be inspired by philosopher and religious thinker Sree Narayana Guru, KN Raj was an economist known for his deep concern for the poor.
The poll panel expressed dismay at the poor voter turnout in metro cities and described it as urban and youth apathy towards elections.
TDP claimed that YSRCP activists vandalised three vehicles belonging to its Narasaraopeta Lok Sabha candidate L Sri Krishna Devarayalu.
Bhongir witnessed the highest turnout at 76.47 percent while Hyderabad logged 46.08 percent, according to the Election Commission statistics.
It was a case of dementia. However, the prominent visual hallucinations necessitated a deeper exploration to pinpoint the underlying cause.
BBMP has submitted its Community Involvement Lake Conservation Policy 2024 to the Karnataka HC which will be rolled out to the public.
In the dated video, presumably shot when she was under accused Satish’s custody, the victim is denying being abducted by HD Revanna. SIT, however, told the court that she had given a statement against him.
Kerala government had a day earlier registered a strong protest against the Centre’s reported move to shut down the railway division.
The prime minister’s remarks come in the backdrop of comments by NC leader Farooq Abdullah about Pakistan having atom bombs and not wearing bangles.
Police began an extensive search operation along with dog and bomb disposal teams in six city hospitals only to discover it was a hoax threat.
Association for Democratic Reforms said the plea was filed to ensure that the democratic process is not subverted by electoral irregularities.
KCR said according to the BJP’s rule, no leader in the party would take up any position after the age of 75.
The saffron party in its complaint has cited many instances across several districts to allege violence and even booth capturing by YSR Congress workers.
Arvind Dharmapuri and Madhavi Latha were seen questioning burqa-clad women Muslim voters and polling officers, demanding that they show their faces and ID proof.
On 11 May, the undertrial, Anup, was found unconscious in his jail cell and was immediately rushed to hospital.
KSDMA urged fishermen and coastal residents to exercise vigilance and take necessary precautions in light of these rough sea conditions.
More than 1.22 lakh candidates have been placed in “compartment”. The number this year is slightly less than that of last year, the officials said.
The polling is scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm in the Andhra Pradesh, barring a few places where it will conclude one or two hours earlier.
Reacting to the registration of the case, Hariharan, a central committee member of the RMP, said he would deal with the case legally.
The video that on May 11 allegedly showed a local BJP functionary claiming that Suvendu Adhikari was behind the episode.
Under the law, land used for multiple crops and that cultivated several times would not be acquired as it could negatively affect the country’s food security, Jairam Ramesh said.
MK Stalin said Selvaraj’s demise was an irreparable loss to the CPI and the people of the delta districts as well.
Customers who opted for the rooftop solar programme are fuming over inflated electricity bills. Many have reported unusually high bills.
Doctors said understanding the onset, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of rheumatoid arthritis in the youth was crucial for a better life.
The victim identified as Akhil, was brutally assaulted with sticks and bricks allegedly by a group of men near Karamana.
The polls will be held on 3 June and the counting of votes will take place on 6 June, according to the Election Commission of India.
Calling YS Jagan a ‘traitor’ of the Rayalaseema region, the Opposition leader claimed even the lands of YSRCP activists would not be safe.
Shankar is not by a long shot the first person to be arrested for comments on social media. Even harmless memes have landed people in jail.
Fatty and spicy foods for dinner may disturb sleep patterns. Incorporating a balanced meal with the right nutrients can significantly enhance the sleep quality.
Yediyurappa said BJP-JD(S) alliance would not be affected by sexual abuse cases being filed against Prajwal Revanna.
While YS Jagan says he is confident of replacing the 81 MLAs and intends to seek votes in his ‘own name’, Sharmila relies on YSR’s legacy.
Reacting to the prime minister’s statement that the Opposition wanted to bury him, Siddaramaiah said no one wants to make his graveyard. Instead, they are opposing him politically.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that PM Modi is trying to create a rift between Hindus and Muslims because it is difficult for the NDA to win Lok Sabha elections.
All eyes are on the sibling rivalry between CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister Sharmila as Andhra gears up for the high stakes battle at Pulivendula during upcoming elections.
Hospitals will procure the SAFE kits towards the end of the month and training will be provided on the standard operating procedures.
In the fourth phase, the BJP’s performance would be much better, he said, reiterating it will win 400 seats across the country.
BJP fielded UP Public Works Minister Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit replacing Varun Gandhi, who has been vocal against his party-led government.
Passenger further heckled the crew by asking irrelevant questions and disturbing the crew by unnecessarily pressing the service button multiple times.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi and the BJP a day after being released from Tihar jail.
Amit Shah said the BJP is not afraid of Pakistan like the Congress, and it will retaliate if the neighbouring country did something in India.
He alleged that the BJP government was not filling these vacancies because 50 percent of those jobs will go to SC, ST and OBC people.
The history of the place is associated with former CM KCR, who was elected to LS in 2004. In 2006, there was a by-election, which KCR won.
The TDP narrative is that development has taken a backseat, with welfare schemes consuming a large portion of the state’s revenue.
A Kerala Forest Department official said the proposed land had high conservation value as it was an important habitat for flora and fauna.
Governor Khan said he had earlier written to the President of India that the Raj Bhavan was “kept in the dark” about such foreign visits.
A Blue Corner notice of the Interpol seeking information on his whereabouts has also been issued against the Hassan MP.
Kamath was informed of a new regulation stipulating that only individual PPF Accounts could be opened, with family PPF accounts disallowed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the people of Odisha that the state will get a double-engine government for the first time.
The victim, Akhil, was brutally allegedly assaulted with sticks and bricks by a group of men near Karamana on Friday.
A TDP pocket-borough since 1983 with a sizeable Muslim population, Hindupur appears willing to look beyond the party’s tie-up with BJP.
Tamil Nadu-based chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa said participating in top-tier international tournaments could be quite expensive.
The Tamil Nadu Department of Government Examinations, which released results said the pass percentage of this year is 91.55.
Mustafa Paichar, who carried a reward of ₹7 lakh, is the second absconding accused to be arrested in the case.
He said the report was scary and when asked about the reasons, Joshi said it was difficult to say what the reasons are.
Beyond its culinary appeal, curd is also valued for its health benefits, believed to aid digestion and promote gut health due to its probiotic content.
The law does not distinguish between civil and criminal imprisonment. It permits convicts out on bail to vote, not undertrials in jail.
It also ordered the framing of charges against co-accused and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case.
Modi claimed that Rahul Gandhi declared the construction of the Ram temple and that celebrating Ram Navami was against the idea of India.
Since 1951, Pithapuram has been grappling with longstanding issues, including water scarcity, flood control, and large-scale sea erosion.
CPI(M) leader AK Balan said Vijayan went abroad to relax after enduring strain due to administrative and organisational activities.
According to police, the girl had just completed her SSLC this year and her engagement was fixed with accused Prakash on 9 May.
The court examined the evidence submitted by her father James Joseph in sealed covers and asked the CBI to continue its investigation.
She said, ‘Congress worked for the country on the instructions of Pakistan, but PM Modi works for the citizens of this country.’
NCW claimed three people allegedly pressurised a woman to file a false sexual abuse case against Prajwal Revanna.
If one accepts Madhavi Latha’s positive reading of Quli Qutubshah marrying Bhagmathi, then Sangh Parivar’s idea of Love Jihad falls flat!
Repatriation of some 90 Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives was a key pledge of Muizzu during his presidential campaign.
The alleged transactions happened between 2-6 May and the matter came to light when the man told his daughter about it.
The CEO called on the officials from across departments to ensure the elections were held in a “peaceful, fair, and exemplary” manner.
As the lone cosmopolitan city in the state, Vizag boasts of major infra and industries like a seaport, the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited and the HPCL refinery.
An artist accusing the Karnataka BJP leader of hurling casteist slurs. His spouse said in another complaint that Gowda sexually harassed her.
Olive oil is well-known for its advantageous effects on health, notably its beneficial influence on the brain’s health.
The DGIs has been drafted by a multi-disciplinary committee of experts led by Dr Hemalatha R, Director, ICMR-NIN and has undergone several scientific reviews.
Initial investigation showed hope as leads emerged in the weeks after the crimes. However, Kerala Police now have more questions than answers.
Nine workers, including five women, were killed in the accident at a fireworks-manufacturing unit near Sengamalapatti.
Police made one of the largest single cash seizures in the run-up to 2024 polls, at Garikapadu village on Andhra Pradesh-Telangana border.
In case of non-availability of either of the leaders, they could nominate a representative.
Kumaraswamy asked Governor to seek DK Shivakumar’s ouster from cabinet, accusing CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy of interfering in SIT probe.
The dog is suspected to be the pet of a local resident who owns several canines, Eldhose said. The animal is reportedly not vaccinated either.
The BJP MP asked people to ensure the victory of Madhavi Latha to stop Hyderabad from turning into Pakistan.
“The prime minister’s remarks are completely irrelevant and blatantly racist,” the Congress leader alleged.
The woman, a mother of three, was kidnapped from her house and kept under illegal detention, police sources said.
The YSRCP, too, has an NRI team, but it lags behind TDP in the campaign trail.
The Union home minister said the Congress was interested in running the Telangana state in accordance with Shariat and Quran.
A doctor determined that a patient was dead on arrival. However, the patient’s kin alleged that he died because of the doctor’s negligence.
The relatives said neither the builder nor politicians met them after the tragic wall collapse.
Essential raw material for the steel plant has been stuck at the port for nearly a month, posing a serious threat to its operations, equipment, and financial health.
Air India Express cancelled 74 flights and said Air India would operate services on 20 of its routes to minimise disruptions.
Reddy said the police personnel went beyond the call of duty and tried to instill courage in their minds without confining themselves to case requirements.
Born as KP Yohannan in 1950 in the village of Niranam near Thiruvalla, he dedicated his life to serving God after finishing high school.
Govindan also refuted the Congress allegation that the CM’s absence was a deliberate strategy to avoid campaigning against the BJP.
Velayuthan was elected from the Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency in the Kanniyakumari district.
West Nile Fever is a disease caused by the West Nile Virus, which primarily spreads through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
The TDB decisions came after both spot booking and virtual queue led to large crowds of Sabarimala pilgrims waiting inordinately.
PM Modi’s comments came as criticism to Congress leader Sam Pitroda‘s description of how Indians from different part of the country look.
The withdrawal has been initiated due to a surplus of available updated vaccines since the pandemic, the company said in a statement.
The seat allocation to Jana Sena did not go down well with the supporters of former TDP legislator from the segment, SVSN Varma.
A case has been booked in the North Police Station of Mangaluru under relevant section of the Indian Penal Code.
Jairam Ramesh also asked where the promised rail coach factory at Kazipet was and why the PM failed to deliver the Bayyaram steel plant.
The Maoists have been charged under the IPC UAPA and the Explosive Substances Act, the NIA said in a statement.
After the completion of four days of police custody, the 66-year-old Revanna was produced before an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate.
Chennithala said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a senior leader like Sharad Pawar a wandering soul.
The police said the animation was intended to create enmity, hatred and ill will against the SC and ST communities.
On arrival, the patient was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, and at present, the patient’s condition is stable and he is under observation.
According to police, the accused duped investors, mostly from abroad, by taking money through their various financial firms.
Arun and Yesudas Junior alias Priyan, were the main recruiters of Indian nationals belonging to Kerala and Tamil Nadu for Russian Army.
The Congress distanced itself from the remarks saying that it did not represent the views of the grand old party.
“Once weak in communications, now one in every four Andhra Pradesh voters has access to YSRC Party messages,” a consultant from the I-PAC spoke about the digital initiative.
Contrary to Modi’s claim, on Wednesday, 7 May, during a rally in Jharkhand, Rahul Gandhi had said Modi was working for Ambani and Adani.
Telangana Excise and Prohibition Minister Jupally Krishna Rao held the BJP responsible for the ECI temporarily halting the Rythu Bharosa payout.
Their bodies were recovered early on Wednesday, 8 May, from under the debris using an excavator, police said.
Earlier, a union representing Air India Express crew alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and a lack of equality in treatment of staff.
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expanded the scope of misleading advertisements while hearing a case.
Malkajgiri is the largest Lok Sabha constituency in India, and it hides its issues behind plastic covers though the slums provide crowds to political events.