Air Force Soldier Killed, 5 Injured In Terror Attack On Convoy In J&K

New Delhi: One soldier of the Indian Air Force was killed in action and five others were injured when two vehicles, including one of the IAF, came under heavy terrorist fire in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, sources said. Of the five injured, one airman is reportedly critical. They were all airlifted to the Command Hospital in Udhampur for further treatment, officials said. No damage or any casualty has been reported so far in the attack. [] The post Air Force Soldier Killed, 5 Injured In Terror Attack On Convoy In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Over Rs 2 crore seized from luxury car in Delhi's Okhla, 2 detained

Over Rs crore seized from luxury car in Delhis Okhla detained

Sadiq Khan wins record third term as Mayor of London

The 53-year-old Pakistani-origin Labour candidate secured a massive 10,88,225 votes with a 43.8 per cent vote share, well ahead of the Conservative candidate Susan Hall's 8,12,397 votes an impressive majority of over 2,75,000. Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati, contesting as an independent candidate among a total 13 mayoral candidates, secured 24,702 votes and came in tenth in the overall tally.

Danam holds padayatra in Khairatabad

Hyderabad: Congress Secunderabad candidate Danam Nagender conducted a padayatra in Nandinagar in the Khairatabad Assembly segment on Saturday in which local party leaders and workers and people in large numbers took part. Addressing street corner meetings, Nagender said that the people of Hyderabad had elected him legislator six times so far because he had always remained accessible to the people and tried to resolve all the issues that they brought to his notice. He slammed his rival G. Kishan Reddy, TS BJP president and Union minister, accusing him of being inaccessible to the people after getting elected as Secunderabad MP five years ago. Nagender said Kishan Reddy enjoyed power and position but the people who voted for him faced several hardships during the floods and the Covid pandemic and related lockdown. When people were suffering, Kishan Reddy was unavailable. He was busy in Delhi but was least bothered about his people in Secunderabad who elected him. During the city floods in 2020, Kishan Reddy failed to bring a single rupee for flood relief from the Modi government despite being Union minister and Secunderabad MP, Nagender alleged.

Prakash Karat to campaign in AP from May 8

Vijayawada: CPM Politburo member Prakash Karat will be campaigning for the I.N.D.I.A. Bloc candidates in Krishna, NTR, and Guntur districts from May 8 to 10, according to a party release on Saturday. On May 8, he will arrive at Gannavaram airport from New Delhi and take part in a public meeting at Gannavaram in support of CPM Gannavaram assembly constituency candidate Kallam Venkateswara Rao, and Gollu Krishna, the Congress party candidate for the Machilipatnam MP seat. Prakash will participate in another public meeting to support Jonna Siva Sankar, the CPM candidate for Mangalagiri, and Jangala Ajay Kumar, the CPI candidate for the Guntur MP seat. On May 9, Prakash Karat will be attending a meeting in Guntur, the party sources said. On May 10, Prakash Karat will address a public meeting at the Gymkhana grounds in Vijayawada in support of the Vijayawada Lok Sabha and Vijayawada assembly I.N.D.I.A. Bloc candidates. For that meeting, the left parties, Congress and Aam Admi parties are planning to gather people in a large numbers. CPM state secretariat member Ch Babu Rao and CPI candidate G Koteswara Rao are contesting from Vijayawada Central and Vijayawada West respectively. Congress candidates B Nancharaiah is contesting from Vijayawada East and Valluru Bhargav is in fray for the Vijayawada Parliamentary Constituency.

No HC Nod for Underage Girl Keen on NEET

HYDERABAD: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court refused relief to a 16-year-old girl wanting to take the NEET medical entrance despite being underage. The panel of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar was hearing a petition filed by Rithika Monika, represented by her mother, who contended that her childs performances in Class 10 and Intermediate showed that she was an extraordinarily gifted student. The panel called upon senior advocate L. Ravichander as amicus to assist the court. He pointed out that the regulations indeed prescribed inhibition whereby a candidate was required to be 17 years old as of December 31 and that the present petition was in the nature of seeking a mandamus contrary to the statute. The panel earlier voiced sympathy for the candidate but was also aware that entertaining such a petition could open the floodgates of multiple claimants. The panel further recorded the judgmnts of different High Court, including Delhi and Chennai, cited by Pujitha, the counsel for the Medical Council of India, and dismissed the writ petition.

Rahuls fresh pitch for wealth redistribution stirs controversy, video circulates

New Delhi: While the Congress has repeatedly denied any wealth redistribution promise in its election manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, a fresh pitch for the same by party leader Rahul Gandhi has stirred a fresh controversy. A video of Rahul Gandhi is circulating on social media, where he is heard saying that the Caste Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Loco Pilot Run Over By Rajdhani Express In Jharkhand: Cops

A loco pilot was run over by the New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express when he was crossing the railway tracks in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Saturday morning, police said.

They Took Some Unilateral Measures...: S Jaishankar On New Nepal 100 Rupee Note

Contesting Nepal's decision to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed Indian territories, S Jaishankar said that New Delhi's position is very clear adding that Kathmandu unilaterally took some measures on their side.

TMC's Abhishek Keen on Alliance With Congress, Met Rahul Gandhi Early Morning

TMC's Abhishek Keen on Alliance With Congress, Met Rahul Gandhi Early Morning Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said his party was keen on an alliance with the Congress, and because of that he went to meet Rahul Gandhi at his residence at 6 am. Abhishek, the nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and heir apparent, claimed that TMC candidates are the true representatives of the INDIA bloc in West Bengal. ''Had I not been serious, I would not have rushed to Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi at 6 am. We were willing to have an alliance with the Congress in Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal, and despite state Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhury's barbs at our party for months we did not react for a long time,'' he said. ''We gave Congress time till December but we cannot wait indefinitely as we have to make preparations. Till December 31, 2023, not a single spokesperson of our party, including Mamata Banerjee, reacted to what Choudhury was saying,'' he added. Banerjee, the MP of Diamond Harbour, said the seat-sharing talks failed because of the state Congress's belligerence.

Lone Afghan woman diplomat in India steps down amid allegations of gold smuggling

NEW DELHI: Amid reports of being apprehended with 25 kg gold smuggled in from Dubai to Mumbai, the lone Afghan woman diplomat in India, Zakia Wardak, resigned from her position on Saturday. However, Wardak, who was Afghanistans Consul General in Mumbai, attributed her resignation to defamation and personal attacks. It is with great regret that I announce my decision to step down from my role at the consulate and Embassy of Afghanistan in Mumbai effective May 5th, said Wardak on Saturday. She went on to say that during the past one year, she had faced personal attacks aimed at her and her family. Meanwhile, according to reports, the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended the 58-year-old Wardak on April 25th after she disembarked from an Emirates flight from Dubai and along with her son-in-law crossed the green channel and was close to the exit. Wardak was reportedly taken for physical check when the gold bars were discovered concealed in her customised jacket, leggings, knee caps and waist belt. The gold was worth Rs 18.6 crore. She wasnt arrested as she has diplomatic immunity. Wardak said the personal attacks prevented her from carrying on her work effectively. It has demonstrated the challenges faced by women in Afghan society who strive to modernize and bring positive changes amidst ongoing propaganda campaigns. Wardak went on to say that the persistent and coordinated nature of the attacks aimed at defaming her surpassed a tolerable threshold. It had become increasingly clear that the public narrative is unfairly targeted the only female representative within this system, rather than focusing on constructive assistance and support, said Wardak. She further stated that though she wanted to serve her country and contribute to a positive change, it was taking a toll on her physical well being and ability to function normally. Therefore, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my current role. I extend my gratitude to the Indian government for their welcome and unwavering support during my tenure, which lasted three years, Wardak said.

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Khan triumphs in historic third term as Mayor of London

Khan triumphs in historic third term as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on Saturday registered a decisive victory to secure a record third term as Mayor of London, as the local election results from England and Wales continued to reflect a strong swing in favour of the Opposition Labour Party. The 53-year-old Pakistani-origin Labour candidate secured a massive 10,88,225 votes with a 43.8 per cent vote share, well ahead of the Conservative candidate Susan Halls 8,11,518 votes. Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati, contesting as an independent candidate among a total 13 mayoral candidates, trailed far behind in most of the boroughs. Earlier, Khans own camp and the BBC had already called the election in favour of Khan as borough-wise results poured in for the UK capital to show that he was on course to beat his nearest Conservative Party rival, Susan Hall, with a strong voter swing in favour of Labour. Significantly, the UK capitals Muslim population did not seem to have punished the Labour mayor for his partys failure to strongly condemn Israel over the Gaza conflict in the same way as other parts of the country had. Some of Khans controversial policies, such as the high costs on drivers of vehicles falling under the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) tariff bracket as part of his anti-pollution drive for London, also did not result in a major dent in his overall popularity. Sadiq Khan was absolutely the right candidate. He has got two terms of delivery behind him and I am confident that he has got another term of delivery in front of him, said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer just before the results were declared. The role of London mayor represents the 8.9 million people living across the capital and has a budget of GBP 20.4 billion. His office is responsible for Transport for London (TfL) and has some control over roads, policing and housing in the city. Londoners also went to the polls on Thursday to vote for one of 14 local representatives on the London Assembly and 11 London-wide Assembly members who hold the Mayor of London accountable. The Labour Party continued its winning streak in most of the local elections, seen as reflective of the electorates mood ahead of a general election expected later this year. Popular Labour incumbent Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was re-elected with 63 per cent of the vote, who committed to get right back to work to see through his transport reforms and called for more powers over welfare and housing. I am ready to fight harder than I have ever fought for anything before, for a Greater Manchester where people can live free from the fear of debt, hunger and eviction, and where everyone is set up to benefit from the growing success of our city region today, said Burnham in his victory speech. Earlier, the party won the Liverpool City Region and South Yorkshire mayoral races, the North East mayoralty, as well as the brand-new mayoralty of East Midlands. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was handed a glimmer of hope on Friday with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen retaining the seat for the Conservatives, will be hoping Birminghams Tory Mayor Andy Street is able to win a contest that has been on a knife-edge between the Conservatives and Labour with double checks underway as the result remained too close to call. However, any immediate manoeuvres by the Tory rebels to try and challenge Sunaks leadership seems to have been averted for the moment as there isnt much appetite for another upheaval in the party ranks. An analysis of the local election results by BBCs polling expert Professor John Curtice suggests that Labour is now in a pole position to win the general election, with the local elections extrapolated to a national level giving the Opposition a comfortable lead.

Afghan diplomat announces her decision to resign citing personal attacks, defamation

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Zakia Wardak, a senior Afghan diplomat, on Saturday announced her decision to resign from her position citing numerous personal attacks and defamation as the reason. In her resignation letter effective Sunday, Wardak, who was serving as the consul general in Mumbai, said: Over the past year, I have encountered numerous... The post Afghan diplomat announces her decision to resign citing personal attacks, defamation first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

3 AAP candidates from Delhi file nominations, allege BJP of weakening country

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Alleging Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of weakening the country at every level, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Somnath Bharti from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat on Saturday said that this election is about saving democracy. Bharti submitted his nomination today from the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. This election is... The post 3 AAP candidates from Delhi file nominations, allege BJP of weakening country first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years.

Former Delhi Cong Prez Arvinder Singh Lovely, three others join BJP

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Former Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely, Former Minister in Delhi government Rajkumar Chauhan and former Congress leaders Neeraj Basoya and Amit Malik joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Saturday. The four leaders joined the BJP at the BJPs central office in the presence of party general secretary... The post Former Delhi Cong Prez Arvinder Singh Lovely, three others join BJP first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Will end Agniveer Scheme as it weakens our Army: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reiterated his partys stand to end the Agniveer Scheme once the INDIA government is formed at the centre and said that such scheme only weakens the Army. Addressing a gathering here, he said, When we will form the government, we will scrap the... The post Will end Agniveer Scheme as it weakens our Army: Rahul Gandhi first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

India not xenophobic, we are one of the most open, pluralistic societies: EAM to Bidens remark

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday dismissed US President Joe Bidens xenophobic remark for India, saying India is not xenophobic and is one of the most open and pluralistic societies in the world. Attending a media meet in Bhubaneswar, the EAM, while answering a question about Bidens remark terming... The post India not xenophobic, we are one of the most open, pluralistic societies: EAM to Bidens remark first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

NCRTC Chief Inspects Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor

NCRTC Chief Inspects Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor National Capital Region Transport Corporation's managing director Kuldip Narayan on Saturday undertook a comprehensive inspection of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, according to a statement. His visit commenced with an inspection of the under-construction section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, it said. Narayan reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction activities, emphasising the importance of timely execution and adherence to safety protocols, it said. He proceeded to the operational RRTS corridor between Sahibabad and Modinagar North and Duhai Depot to evaluate the operational efficiency and passenger experience. Later, Narayan headed to the Meerut section of the corridor where he closely examined the construction progress and also interacted with the engineers and on ground staff members, it stated. Currently, a 34-km section between Sahibabad and Modinagar North of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, comprising eight stations, is operational and construction on the remaining stretches is going on. The entire 82-km corridor, spanning from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut, is expected to be operational by June 2025, it added

Nuh gangrapes, double murder case: 4 convicts sentenced to death

New Delhi: A special CBI court in Haryanas Panchkula awarded the death sentence to four convicts in the 2016 Nuh gangrapes and double murder case on Saturday, officials said. On April 10, the court had found Hemat Chouhan, Ayan Chauhan, Vinay and Jai Bhagwan guilty of double murder, gangrape and dacoity which took place in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Hyderabad: Railway police arrest 2 for transporting 34 kg ganja from Vizag

Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police (GRP) Secunderabad apprehended two persons who were transporting ganja from Visakhapatnam and seized 34 kilograms of dry ganja worth about Rs. 8.50 lakh. The accused Vikesh, 25, and Akash Kumar, 19, were transporting the dry ganja in two trolley suitcases and transporting it to Delhi by Rajdhani Express train via Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

TMC shares video accusing Suvendu of 'orchestrating' Sandeshkhali incidents, BJP calls it 'fake'

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday released a video via social media, alleging that the incidents in Sandheshkhali were a BJP conspiracy to malign West Bengal before the Lok Sabha polls. In the purported video, a man who identifies himself as the BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali is heard saying that Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, is behind the whole conspiracy. The man in the video alleges that Adhikari directed him and other BJP leaders in the area to instigate three to four local women to make rape allegations against three TMC leaders, including Shahjahan Sheikh . In the video, the man claimed that Adhikari himself had planted guns at a house in Sandeshkhali, which was subsequently portrayed as a seizure by central agencies. Notably, the authenticity of the video posted by the TMC has not been verified. Sharing the video via X, the TMC wrote: From mass rape to arms seizure, every claim was bought and staged by none other than Suvendu Adhikari and accused the BJP of leaving o stone unturned to malign Bengal. And quoting the party's post, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote: The shocking Sandeshkhali sting shows how deep the rot is within the BJP. In their hatred for Bengal's progressive thought & culture, the Bangla-Birodhis orchestrated a conspiracy to defame our state on every possible level. Never before in the history of India has a ruling party in Delhi tried to malign an entire state and its people. The shocking Sandeshkhali sting shows how deep the rot is within the BJP. In their hatred for Bengal's progressive thought & culture, the Bangla-Birodhis orchestrated a conspiracy to defame our state on every possible level. Never before in the history of India has a ruling https://t.co/50QUParP16 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 4, 2024 The cat is out of the bag. The sinister plot of Modi-Shah, central agencies and their allies stands exposed, the TMC said, apparently referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Senior TMC leader Abhisekh Banerjee claimed on Saturday that the video vindicated the TMC's stand that the saffron party was behind the incidents. In the press conference, Banerjee, who is considered number two in the TMC, alleged that to create grounds for the imposition of Article 355 in Bengal, Adhikari orchestrated the entire incident in Sandeshkhali. Banerjee asserted that the honour of Bengali women were compromised by such allegations in Sandeshkhali, which he believes are aimed at maligning the state. I never thought the politics of Bengal would stoop so low to get votes. We have been saying from day one that a shameless attempt was made to malign Bengal ahead of the elections, he said. Shri @abhishekaitc vehemently criticised the Godi Media's spineless sensationalism, turning manufactured narratives into a spectacle to tarnish Bengal's image. He condemned the Judiciary for its biased favoritism towards the BJP! #SandeshkhaliExposed pic.twitter.com/h2AGmZTetJ All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 4, 2024 He demanded that the BJP's top leadership apologise for maligning Bengal about Sandeshkhali within 48 hours. The TMC national general secretary also wondered what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had mentioned Sandeshkhali incidents several times during his election rallies, will say now. In his election rallies across the state, PM Modi has continued to criticise the TMC over what he claimed to be apathy towards the victims in Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse surfaced against the party's leaders, including Shahjahan Sheikh. Responding to the TMC's allegations, Adhikari said, It is a fake and doctored video. It seems that the TMC sensed defeat (in the election) and is trying to divert attention. There have been hundreds of complaints by women of Sandeshkhali. BJP spokesman Shankudeb Panda said the TMC was unable to combat the swelling public anger over the Sandeskhlai incident. The TMC is insulting women in Sandeshkhali and Bengal. Its leaders are uploading such a doctored video as it found no other way to combat the charges, he said. (With additional inputs for PTI)

Punjab CM Mann alleges BJP imprisoned Kejriwal to hinder his LS poll campaign

Punjab CM Mann alleges BJP imprisoned Kejriwal to hinder his LS poll campaign Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the ruling BJP was afraid of his Aam Aadmi Party colleague and Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in jail in connection with a excise policy linked case. The BJP has jailed him in a completely false case to stop him from campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls, said Mann, who held a road show for his party's Bharuch candidate Chaitar Vasava. ''They put him in jail just before the elections because they wanted to stop Arvind Kejriwal from campaigning. BJP and Narendra Modi are scared of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. But they don't know that Arvind Kejriwal is not just a person, he is an idea,'' Mann claimed. ''They can never stop a thought. They can only keep the person in jail. Vasava was similarly jailed by the BJP because he fights for the people and their rights. But he is out now and fighting for what is right,'' he said. Vasava was jailed in a rioting case in November last year and later released on bail by the High Court. The BJP is so scared that it got Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren arrested, froze the bank accounts of opposition parties and is using the governors of non-BJP ruled states to do their dirty work, Mann alleged. ''The Punjab governor creates obstacles in the works of the state government. The governor of Tamil Nadu does the same. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee is also facing difficulties. Because the BJP is a dictatorial party, they want to finish the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar. They want to finish off our democracy,'' Mann asserted. ''In Surat, the Congress candidate withdrew his nomination. They (BJP) bought off independent candidates and won unopposed. Constitutionally there should have been an election because even in the absence of other candidates there is NOTA (none of the above) option to a voter,'' he opined. The first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls has given a shock to the BJP, which is no longer using the slogan 'abki baar 400 paar', the Punjab CM claimed. The INDIA bloc, of which the AAP and Congress are constituents, is winning both the phases easily, he added.

Original Headline: HIGHLIGHTS Revised Headline: Match Highlights: Key Moments and Plays

Original Headline: HIGHLIGHTS Revised Headline: Match Highlights: Key Moments and Plays Following are the top stories at 9 pm NATION ELN92 ELECTIONS-BJP-LD LOVELY ****Former Delhi Cong leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely, join BJP New Delhi: Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh.**** ELN91 ELECTIONS-BH-LD MODI ****At Bihar rally, Modi targets Lalu on Godhra incident, oppn parties on quotas Darbhanga (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday charged RJD president Lalu Prasad, the BJPs principal opponent in Bihar, with having tried to ''shield'' those guilty in two-decade-old Godhra train burning incident and put blame on kar sevaks.**** ELN73 ELECTIONS-JH-MODI-LD CORRUPTION **** All those who indulged in corruption will face legal action in next five years: PM Modi Sisai (Jharkhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the NDA government has unmasked corrupt forces, and all those who indulged in corruption would face action under law in the next five years.**** DEL21 CBI-NUH GANGRAPE-SENTENCE ****Nuh gangrapes, double murder case: Four convicts sentenced to death by CBI court New Delhi: A special CBI court in Haryana's Panchkula awarded the death sentence to four convicts in the 2016 Nuh gangrapes and double murder case on Saturday, officials said.**** BOM7 MH-SITHARAMAN-ROHITH VEMULA ****Rahul Gandhi should apologise for `politicising' Rohith Vemula's suicide: Sitharaman Pune: Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise for ''politicising'' the suicide of Rohith Vemula, the University of Hyderabad student who died in 2016, as police in a state ruled by his own party has now said that it was not a ''Dalit' issue''.**** DEL19 JK-LD FIRING ****Terrorists open fire on two security vehicles in J-K's Poonch, 5 soldiers injured Jammu: Five security personnel were injured after terrorists opened fire on two vehicles, including one belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF), in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday, officials said.**** MDS17 KA-LD REVANNA ****Karnataka MLA Revanna taken into custody in kidnap case Bengaluru: Karnataka JD(S) MLA H D Revanna was taken into custody on Saturday by sleuths of the Special Investigation Team, minutes after a court here rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a kidnapping case, officials said.**** ELN97 ELECTIONS-BJP-RAHUL ****Cong believes in 'beta bachao, beta badhao': BJP on Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, saying the opposition party seems to believe in ''beta bachao, beta badhao'' (save son, promote son).**** ELN57 ELECTIONS-OD-CONG-LD CANDIDATE ****Denied party funding, Congress Puri LS candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket Bhubaneswar: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party.**** BOM5 GJ-RADICAL-ARRESTED ****Gujarat cops arrest maulvi; unearth plan to kill Hindu leader, threaten TV channel editor, MLA Surat: A man was arrested in Surat in Gujarat on Saturday for allegedly planning to murder the leader of a Hindu organisation and threatening the chief editor of Sudarshan television channel as well BJP's Telangana MLA Raja Singh and the party's former spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connivance with his handlers from Pakistan and Nepal, a senior police official said.**** CAL8 MG-LYNCHING ****Two lynched in Meghalaya after teen alleges rape attempt Shillong: Two persons were lynched in Meghalaya's Eastern West Khasi Hills district for allegedly trying to rape an 18-year-old woman, police said on Saturday.**** MDS18 KL-CUSTODIAL DEATH-CBI-LD ARRESTS ****Tanur custodial death case: CBI arrests four Kerala policemen Malappuram/Kochi: The CBI on Saturday arrested four civil police officers accused of torturing to death a man arrested for alleged possession of synthetic drugs in August last year near Tanur here, police sources said.**** LEGAL LGD5 SCBA-WOMEN'S RESERVATION ****SCBA raises concern over SC order to reserve posts for women in lawyers' body executive committee New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed a resolution stating that the Supreme Court's directive to reserve posts for women in the executive committee of the lawyers' body ''impinged'' on its independence.**** LGD4 SC-NITHARI-KOLI ****Nithari killings: SC agrees to hear plea of victim's father against acquittal of Surendra Koli New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Allahabad High Court's order acquitting Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case.**** FOREIGN FGN32 LANKA-JAPAN-LD MOUS ****Japan insists Sri Lanka should sign MoUs early for debt restructuring Colombo: The restoration of stability and economic development of Sri Lanka, located strategically in the Indian Ocean, is essential for the stability and prosperity of the entire Indo-Pacific region, the visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said here on Saturday.**** FGN27 UK-MAYOR ****Sadiq Khan on course to be re-elected Mayor of London London: Sadiq Khan, the Pakistani-origin Labour Party candidate in the race to be re-elected London Mayor for a third term, looked set on Saturday to register a decisive victory, as the local election results from England and Wales continued to reflect a strong swing in favour of the Opposition party. By Aditi Khanna **** FGN23 PAK-ATC-WARRANTS ****Arrest warrants for 14 suspects in May 9 riots case, Imran Khans party leaders granted pre-arrest bail Lahore: A Pakistan court here has issued bailable arrest warrants for 14 suspects, who are on bail, for skipping trial proceedings of two cases related to the May 9 riots while granting pre-arrest bail to two former leaders of incarcerated former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khans party, a media report said on Saturday.****

New Vande Bharat: This state will get new Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, check route and other details

New Vande Bharat trains will be run from Muzaffarpur, Patna, Jaynagar to Delhi, in which there will also be a sleeper version on one route. New Amrit Bharat will also run from Raxaul to Delhi and Vande Bharat will run from Saharsa to Howrah route. New Vande Bharat: Bihar is soon going to get Vande [] The post New Vande Bharat: This state will get new Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, check route and other details first appeared on informalnewz .

SCBA Raises Concern Over SC Order To Reserve Posts For Women In Lawyers Body Executive Committee

New Delhi, May 4: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed a resolution stating that the Supreme Courts directive to reserve posts for women in the executive committee of the lawyers body impinged on its independence. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Underscoring that the May 2 order was passed by the top court on its own, without considering the relevant SCBA rules, the associations resolution passed on Friday said it had resolved to call a meeting to [] The post SCBA Raises Concern Over SC Order To Reserve Posts For Women In Lawyers Body Executive Committee appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

'There is shehzada in Patna just like one in Delhi': PM Modi takes jibe at RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

INDIA bloc candidates from AAP, Congress file nominations for 3 Delhi seats

New Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders, Aam Aadmi Partys Mahabal Mishra and Kuldeep Kumar, and Congresss JP Agarwal, filed their nomination papers in the national capital on Saturday for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Mishra (69), AAPs candidate from West Delhi, filed his nomination at the office of the returning officer at Shivaji Place, Raja Garden. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Travel tips: Darbhanga is a historical city of Bihar, know the top 5 tourist places here.

Darbhanga is the 5th largest city of Bihar, its literal meaning is 'Dwar Bang' or 'Dari Bang' i.e. 'Door of Bengal'. This is a perfect place for tourism. Trains run from here to every corner of India including Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Apart from this, there is also an airport here which makes it an easy gateway for tourists. Let us know which are the top tourist destinations of Darbhanga. Darbhanga Fort is also called Ram Bagh Fort because it is located in the area of Rambagh Palace which is spread over 85 acres. This huge fort was constructed between 1934 and 1947. Kusheshwarsthan Bird Sanctuary is made up of approximately 14 submerged villages, whose area is 7019.75 acres, many species of birds can be seen here. Also, many Siberian migratory birds come here during the winter season because the temperature in their native country becomes very low. Whenever you come to Darbhanga, you must visit Chandradhari Museum, it was constructed in the year 1957, then it was called Mithila Museum. Many things of history have been preserved here. Ahalya Sthan of Darbhanga district is an important religious place. It was constructed during the rule of Maharaj Chhatra Singh and Maharaj Rudra Singh. Devotees come here from far and wide to have darshan. Lakshmeshwar Vilas Palace was built in the year 1882 by Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh of Darbhanga. Today this magnificent building is used as the administrative building of Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University. (PC: Zee news)

Travel tips: 5 beautiful places for a two-day trip, start the journey from Delhi

Summer holidays are starting. People may have already made plans to travel during the holidays. In this season, you can go to some cool or peaceful places. If you are a resident of Delhi or nearby cities, then you have the option of many places very close by to visit or enjoy the summer holidays. You can go on a two-day trip from Delhi in a planned manner. Whether you're a nature lover, a history lover, or just looking for some peace, some destinations can be found just a few hours away from Delhi. In this article, we are talking about five amazing places where you can go on a two-day trip. Agra The journey to Agra, 230 km away from Delhi, can be completed by road in 3-4 hours. The Taj Mahal with its magical views is located in Agra, which needs no introduction. UNESCO has declared it a world heritage. Apart from this, one can visit many other historical places including Agra Fort, and Mughal Garden. Jaipur You can travel to Jaipur by traveling 4-5 hours from Delhi. Jaipur is 280 km from the capital Delhi. Pink City Jaipur is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and royalty. You can visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh, and Amer Fort. Rishikesh You can visit Rishikesh by driving just 5-6 hours, 240 km away from the capital Delhi. Situated in the lap of the Himalayas and on the banks of the Ganga, Rishikesh can be visited for a balanced experience of adventure and spirituality. Here you can enjoy adventure through river rafting, camping, and clip jumping activities, and also give relaxation to body and mind through yoga and meditation. Bharatpur Bharatpur is located 200 km away from Delhi, at a distance of 4-5 hours. For nature lovers and bird watchers, Bharatpur is a great tourist destination with its famous Keoladeo National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (PC: ISTOCK)

Ganja smugglers nabbed at Secunderabad

Hyderabad: Government Railway Police during surprise checks arrested two persons at the Secunderabad station for transporting 34 kg ganja worth Rs 8.4 lakh to New Delhi from Visakhapatnam. Shaik Saleema, superintendent of railway police, identified the accused as South Delhi residents Vikesh Roop Lal, 25, and Akash Kumar Thakur, 19.

IPL 2024: LSG Might Have To Play The Rest Of The Event Without Mayank Yadav, Says Coach Justin Langer

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants are reconciled to probably playing the rest of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 without young tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav. Even if there is a possibility of getting him back, it would be a huge test for the pacer, said LSG head coach Justin Langer ahead of their upcoming clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Yadav had returned for the match against Mumbai Indians at the same venue on April 30 but pulled after bowling 3.1 overs, returning to the dugout as his injury flared up again. Langer said there were no updates on Mayank Yadav on Saturday but felt his injury was the usual one that young fast bowlers have to suffer early in their careers. No updates. He had a scan. He has got a small tear in a similar area where the last one was. So, it is very unfortunate. We saw the impact he had made, said Langer in the pre-match press conference on Saturday. He came back into the game, but we can also see there's been a lot of discussion about fast bowlers, and he spoke to (Jasprit) Bumrah after the game and he reassured him that he's going to be a fast bowler, said the former Australia coach. Part of his journey as a young fast bowler, he's going to get injuries, and in my experience every young fast bowler, probably until they get to 24-26, are going to experience different injuries and also most unfortunate is he's got huge potential, he added. Langer dispelled the notion that Yadav had made a pre-mature return against Mumbai Indians, which led to his injury aggravating. He did his rehabilitation, (it) was excellent. He went into the game, had a couple of balls before the game, he was completely pain-free, so I was very sad for him and it's disappointing for LSG as well, said the LSG coach. He said even if there are chances of Mayank Yadav returning to the squad, it would be a big test for him. Already might have to play the rest of the tournament without him. You can fly him, hopefully for the playoffs but it will be a real test as well. It would probably be difficult for him to get up for the backend of the tournament, said Langer. LSG are currently placed third in the third position with 12 points from 10 matches and is in a tight contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in the race for the playoff spots behind the top two -- Rajasthan Royals (16) and Kolkata Knight Riders (14).

Station Master Falls Asleep on Duty; Patna-Kota Express Delayed

New Delhi: The, waited for a green signal for about half an hour at Udi Mor Road station near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh on May 3 as the station master fell asleep on duty.Taking serious note of the incident, the Agra Division, under which the station falls, has asked the station master to explain the reason for negligence which could have resulted in an untoward incident. We have issued a charge sheet to the station master and disciplinary action is being taken, Agra Railway Division PRO Prashasti Srivastava told PTI. Railway officials said the Udi Mor Road station is a small but important station before Etawah as trains going towards Prayagraj from Agra as well as Jhansi pass from this station. According to sources, the loco pilot of the train had to blow the horn multiple times to wake up the station master and make him turn on the green signal for the train to pass. The station master has admitted his mistake and apologised for the lapse. He said that he was alone at the station as the pointsman who was on duty with him had gone for track inspection, a source said. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Tej Prakash Agrawal has taken serious note of the incident as his focus is on improving punctuality. He has been insisting on and encouraging employees to improve punctuality which has resulted in achieving 90 per cent punctuality recently. However, dereliction of duty on the part of the station master has not only ruined others' hard work and dedication but also posed grave risk to train operations, the source said.

GST Fraud: 5 Officials Arrested in Connection

Hyderabad: The detective department (DD) from the city Central Crime Station (CCS) on Saturday arrested five GST officials including a woman in connection with a case registered related to alleged refund fraud. CCS DCP N. Swetha identified the officials as Peetala Swarna Kumar, deputy commissioner, Nalgonda division; assistant commissioners, state taxes, Kelam Venu Gopal (Abids Circle) and Podila Viswa Kiran (Madhapur-1), Vemavarapu Venkata Ramana, deputy state tax officer, Madhapur-2; Marri Mahitha, senior assistant, Madhapur-3. The police had earlier arrested Chiraag Sharma, tax consultant of New Delhi; Vemireddy Raja Ramesh Reddy and Mummagari Giridhar Reddy alias Giri, of Kadapa; and Kondragunta Vineel Chowdary, of Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh, the DCP said. Police said the accused had claimed that they had started electric bike manufacturing units under the names of various firm, by collecting electricity bills from the premises owners in the twin cities. They got the fake firms registered in the GST portal by submitting fabricated rental agreements, Swetha, said. The accused during interrogation revealed that they conspired with tax consultant Chiraag Sharma, and created fabricated invoices, e-way bills, part-A, part-B and inward supply bills on the name of bogus firms, showing non-existent company as existing and filed GST refunds by offering bribes to the state government GST officials and then claimed refunds, Swetha said.

India raises issue of pharma pricing control in Australia

New Delhi: India has raised the issue of pharmaceutical pricing control in Australia, particularly on generic medicines, during a recent bilateral meeting between the officials of the two countries.The two sides have decided to work closely on timely resolution of market access issues, deepen people-to-people contacts, and create an institutional mechanism for sharing of preferential import data, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. The bilateral trade between the countries declined 7.7 per cent to USD 24 billion in 2023-24 as against USD 26 billion in 2022-23. These issues among others were discussed during the first Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) in Canberra under India-Australia Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). Both the sides while acknowledging the smooth implementation of the ECTA, briefly elaborated on ECTA implementation issues including MRAs (mutual recognition agreements) on organic products, market access issues related to products like okra, pomegranate, grapes, cottage cheese...pharmaceutical pricing control in Australia particularly on generics, progress made by the working group on whisky and wine, the ministry said. The aim was to address regulatory challenges and promote trade of these products, it said adding setting up of disease-free zones for shrimps and prawns in India was also discussed. It added that the JCM meeting addressed certain critical services issues, including the consideration of India's request for facilitation of cross border e-payments and MRAs in professions like nursing and dentistry. Discussions were also held at the chief negotiators level between Additional Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal and Assistant Secretary Ravi Kewalram from DFAT under India-Australia CECA (comprehensive economic cooperation agreement) negotiations to review the progress made after nine rounds and the way forward for its completion with a view to reaching at a balanced outcome. Australia is an important trading partner of India in the Oceania region with merchandise trade between India and Australia reaching around USD 24 billion in 2023-24, signalling significant potential for further growth, it added. The meeting serves as a platform to further strengthen trade ties and explore new opportunities for bilateral economic cooperation in areas such as trade facilitation, investment promotion, as well as cooperation in other areas including support for technology.

Adani firm APSEZ planing port development in Philippines

New Delhi : Adani Group firm APSEZ is eyeing the Philippines' Bataan province to develop a port, a statement issued by the office of the president of the Philippines said.APSEZ Managing Director Karan Adani met the Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr at Malacanang on May 2 in a courtesy call to discuss Adani Group's plans for the port. APSEZ is planning to open a port in the Philippines due to the nation's stable leadership and environment, the statement quoted Adani as saying. He said APSEZ plans to develop a 25-meter deep port that can accommodate Panamax vessels. The Adani Group, on the other hand, is planning to invest in ports, airports, power, and defence. According to the statement, Marcos welcomed APSEZ expansion plans in the Philippines, suggesting it may focus on ports handling agricultural products to enable the Philippines eventually compete globally. He suggested that the company should start regionally and the ports could also cater to local or domestic shipping before shifting to international market. Marcos said the government is developing its gateways for tourists and business travellers and for the country's agriculture products to be moved around affordably and reliably. APSEZ, a part of the globally diversified Adani Group, is the largest port developer and operator in India. It has seven strategically located ports and terminals on the west coast and eight on the east coast of India.

Congress believes in 'beta bachao, beta badhao': BJP on Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination

Speaking to reporters as five former Delhi Congress leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely, joined the BJP, the ruling party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde claimed that many Congress workers wanted Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Rae Bareli but her brother took the plunge instead.

Those who cant take care of their own people, how will they take care of Delhi residents?: Lovely slams Congress

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Those Who Can't Take Care Of Own People...: Arvinder Lovely Jabs Congress

After joining the BJP today, former Congress Delhi chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said that he had resigned last Sunday from the Congress post but till date no response has been received from party leaders.

Senior-most Afghan diplomat in India resigns following reports of gold smuggling

Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years.

Over 2 Crore Cash Recovered From BMW In Delhi, 2 Detained By Cops

Delhi Police recovered over Rs 2 crore from a BMW car in south east Delhi's Okhla Industrial area on Saturday and detained two people, officials said.

BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination, citing 'beta bachao, beta badhao' concerns

BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination, citing 'beta bachao, beta badhao' concerns The BJP on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, saying the opposition party seems to believe in ''beta bachao, beta badhao'' (save son, promote son). Speaking to reporters as five former Delhi Congress leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely, joined the BJP, the ruling party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde claimed that many Congress workers wanted Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Rae Bareli but her brother took the plunge instead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan is 'beti bachao, beti padhao' (save daughter, educate daughter) but the Congress' slogan is ''beta bachao, beta badhao'', he said. Tawde said Gandhi had claimed that Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, from where he is seeking re-election, is his family and he will not go anywhere else. ''But he has now gone back on his assertion and filed the nomination from Rae Bareli,'' the BJP leader said. How can the people of the country trust him when there is such a mismatch between his words and actions, Tawde asked. BJP leaders, including Modi, have mocked Gandhi for contesting from Rae Bareli and not Amethi, another Uttar Pradesh seat which he represented in the Lok Sabha for three terms before losing it in 2019. Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam alleged that the ''Rahul camp'' has long been conspiring to scuttle Priyanka Gandhi's political career and claimed that the party will split after the poll results are announced on June 4. Krishnam, who has been vocal about his support for Priyanka Gandhi, was expelled from the Congress following his incessant criticism of the party leadership over a host of issues, including its recent decision to turn down the invite for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. He has been full of praise for Modi's leadership.

India waits for details on arrests in Canada over Sikh separatist's murder

India waits for details on arrests in Canada over Sikh separatist's murder India will wait for Canadian police to share information on the three Indian men it has arrested and charged with the murder of a Sikh separatist leader last year, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Saturday. Canadian police charged the three on Friday over the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and said they were probing whether the suspects had links to the Indian government. Jaishankar said he had seen news of the arrests and said the suspects apparently are Indians of some kind of gang background... we'll have to wait for the police to tell us. The trio, all Indian nationals, were arrested in the city of Edmonton in Alberta on Friday, police said. Nijjar, 45, was shot dead in June outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb with a large Sikh population. A few months later, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible allegations of Indian government involvement, prompting a diplomatic crisis with New Delhi. Nijjar was a Canadian citizen campaigning for the creation of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland carved out of India. The presence of Sikh separatist groups in Canada has long frustrated New Delhi, which had labeled Nijjar a errorist. Canadian police said they had worked with U.S. law enforcement agencies, without giving additional details, and suggested more detentions might be coming.

Few people's selfish motives and aspirations grow a lot: DPCC interim president on Arvinder Singh Lovely joining BJP

Few people's selfish motives and aspirations grow a lot: DPCC interim president on Arvinder Singh Lovely joining BJP Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee Interim President, Devender Yadav on Saturday slammed his former colleague, Arvinder Singh Lovely, who joined the BJP and said that some people have selfish motives but pointed out that the turncoat leader might have had some 'compulsions'. A few people's selfish motives and aspirations grow a lot. This is the same Lovely who had advocated for an alliance with AAP. Today, he made an excuse because he had to go to the BJP. Lovely might have had some compulsions. But his character has come before everyone today, he said. Meanwhile, after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party today, former Congress Delhi Chief, Arvinder Singh said that he had resigned last Sunday from the post and till date no response has been received from party leaders. I had resigned last Sunday and till date no response has been received from the party. So those who cannot take care of their own people, how will they take care of the people of Delhi? Lovely said. He also mentioned that he met all his colleagues and thousands of Congress workers after resigning who said to him that he should not sit at home but continue his fight for the people of the Delhi. Meanwhile, along with Lovely, former Congress MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Naseeb Singh and Neeraj Basoya and former Youth Congress President Amit Mallik also joined the BJP. Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from the Delhi Congress chief on April 28 and wrote a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge citing that he was against the alliance between Congress and AAP in Delhi. The Delhi Congress Unit was against an alliance with a party which was formed on the sole basis of levelling false, fabricated and malafide corruption charges against the Congress Party. Despite that, the Party made a decision to ally with the AAP in Delhi..., he said in his letter. (ANI)

RLD spokesperson resigns in protest against BJP's alliance with Brij Bhushan Singh's son

RLD spokesperson resigns in protest against BJP's alliance with Brij Bhushan Singh's son National spokesperson of BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal Rohit Jakhar has resigned from the party in protest against the BJP giving a ticket to the son of incumbent MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing criminal charges of sexually harassing women wrestlers. ''Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is an accused in the sexual harassment case of women wrestlers. Giving tickets to his son is an insult to the women wrestlers. For me the honour of the country comes first,'' Jakhar told PTI on Saturday. ''I sent my resignation from the post of the national spokesperson and the primary membership of the Rashtriya Lok Dal to party president Jayant Choudhary on Friday,'' the Jat leader added. Jakhar also said that he was not joining any political party but his struggle for social issues would continue as before. Jhakar is among the top leaders of the RLD and is also the state president of the National Jat Federation. He has been associated with the RLD and the farmers' movement for over a decade. The BJP on Thursday named Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh, replacing his father and former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh. Brij Bhushan Singh stepped down from his post as the wrestling federation president amid a raging protest against him over the allegations but has denied the charges. The Delhi Police has filed a charge sheet against him in court.

Sadiq Khan Wins Second Term as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan Wins Second Term as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the Pakistani-origin Labour Party candidate in the race to be re-elected London Mayor for a third term, looked set on Saturday to register a decisive victory, as the local election results from England and Wales continued to reflect a strong swing in favour of the Opposition party. The 53-year-olds own camp and the BBC have decided to call the election in favour of Khan as borough-wise results poured in for the UK capital to show that he was on course to beat his nearest Conservative Party rival, Susan Hall, with a strong voter swing in favour of Labour. Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati, contesting as an Independent candidate, is trailing far behind in most of the boroughs where counting has been completed. ''Sadiq Khan was absolutely the right candidate. He has got two terms of delivery behind him and I am confident that he has got another term of delivery in front of him, said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The role of London Mayor represents the 8.9 million people living across the capital and has a budget of GBP 20.4 billion and is responsible for Transport for London (TfL) and has some control over roads, policing and housing in the city. Londoners also went to the polls on Thursday to vote for one of 14 local representatives on the London Assembly and 11 London wide Assembly members who hold the Mayor of London accountable. The Labour Party continued its winning streak in most of the local elections, seen as reflective of the electorates mood ahead of a general election expected later this year. The party won the Liverpool City Region and South Yorkshire mayoral races, the North East mayoralty, as well as the brand-new mayoralty of East Midlands. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was handed a glimmer of hope on Friday with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen retaining the seat for the Conservatives, will be hoping Birminghams Tory Mayor Andy Street is able to win a contest that has been on a knife-edge between the Conservatives and Labour. However, any immediate manoeuvres by the Tory rebels to try and challenge Sunaks leadership seems to have been averted for the moment as there isnt much appetite for another upheaval in the party ranks. An analysis of the local election results by BBCs polling expert Professor John Curtice suggests that Labour is now in pole position to win the general election, with the local elections extrapolated to a national level giving the Opposition a comfortable lead.

Mayank Yadav Ruled Out of IPL 2023: Coach Justin Langer

Mayank Yadav Ruled Out of IPL 2023: Coach Justin Langer Pace sensation Mayank Yadav has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League after sustaining a lower abdominal tear, Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer confirmed on Saturday. That the 21-year-old Delhi man would be out of this IPL with a grade 1 tear (side strain) was first reported by PTI on May 1 along with the news of his induction into BCCI's pace bowling contract list. Asked about Mayank's fitness status, Langer said, No, we'll be praying that he can play, hopefully, in the play-offs, but I am a realist as well. It'll probably be difficult for him to get up for the back-end of the tournament.'' Mayank, who took everyone by surprise with his 155 click thunderbolts played four IPL matches, took seven wickets. But more importantly, in two of those games he broke down without completing his quota of overs. The pacer got injured for the first time against Gujarat Titans and he left the field with a side strain after bowling one over. He underwent a four-week rehabilitation and came back against Mumbai Indians but broke down again after sending down 3.1 overs leading to scathing criticism from Langer's one-time teammate Brett Lee. Langer informed the media that Mayank sustained a tear at the same area where he was injured earlier. ''He's (Mayank) had a scan. He's got a small tear in a similar area to where his last one (injury) was. So, it's very unfortunate. We saw the impact he had when he came back into the game, the former Australia opener and head coach said. Langer said even the great Jasprit Bumrah has spoken about how fast bowlers will have to cope with injuries. There will always be a lot of discussion about fast bowlers, and I know he spoke to [Jasprit] Bumrah after the game and he reassured him that if he's going to be a fast bowler, a part of his journey as a young fast bowler, he's going to get injuries. So, in my experience, every young fast bowler, probably until they get to 25 or 26, is going to experience different injuries. It's the most unfortunate. He's got huge potential, he said. While Lee had questioned LSGs handling of Mayank's injury, the head coach sounded different. His rehabilitation was excellent. He went into the game [against MI], had a couple of bowls before the game. He was completely pain free. So, it's very sad for him and it's disappointing for LSG as well that he might not play (the rest of the tournament).

Ex-Congress Leaders in Delhi, Including Arvinder Singh Lovely, Switch to BJP

Ex-Congress Leaders in Delhi, Including Arvinder Singh Lovely, Switch to BJP Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh. All the former Congress leaders, who have publicly slammed the opposition party's alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi for the Lok Sabha polls, joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, party general secretary Vinod Tawde and its Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni. Lovely hailed the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for giving him and his colleagues the opportunity to join the party when they felt lost. He asserted that Modi is set to retain power in the Lok Sabha polls and expressed confidence that the BJP's flag will fly high in Delhi as well. The seven parliamentary seats in the national capital will go to polls on May 25 in the sixth round of the seven-phase elections, voting for which began on April 19. Votes will be counted on June 4. A four-term former MLA like Chauhan, Lovely had recently quit as Delhi Congress president protesting the party's alliance with the AAP. All these Congress leaders had echoed similar views. Amit Malik, a former youth Congress leader, also joined the BJP. It is believed that these leaders were also upset with their party's choice of candidates, including Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj, for the Lok Sabha polls here. This will be the second innings of Lovely in the BJP after he left it to rejoin the Congress in 2018 following a brief stay in the saffron party. Puri praised these leaders and said the BJP will utilise their services effectively. Lovely said the people of Delhi want to rid the city of the AAP government headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in jail in the excise scam case. Chauhan said the AAP government has pushed the city backwards after all the ''development'' seen earlier, a reference to the Congress government headed by Sheila Dikshit. Both he and Lovely were ministers in her government. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said no one can stand with those who have ''looted'' the city as he welcomed them to his party. INDIA bloc parties AAP and Congress are fighting the polls in Delhi under a seat-sharing arrangement. While the AAP has fielded candidates from four seats, the Congress is contesting the elections from three.

27 Indian startups secure over $340 million in funding this week

New Delhi: From IPO-bound healthtech platform Pharmeasy to digital lending startup Kinara Capital, at least 27 startups in the country raised more than $340 million in funding this week. The deals in the domestic startup ecosystem included nine growth-stage deals and 11 early-stage ones. PharmEasy raised $216 million in a round led by Manipal Education Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

At Bihar rally, Modi slams Lalu over Godhra, blasts oppn parties for quotas

At Bihar rally, Modi slams Lalu over Godhra, blasts oppn parties for quotas Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday charged RJD president Lalu Prasad, the BJPs principal opponent in Bihar, with having tried to ''shield'' those guilty in two-decade-old Godhra train burning incident and put blame on kar sevaks. Addressing an election rally at Darbhanga, Modi, who was then the chief minister of Gujarat where riots had erupted after the incident, also alleged that the RJD supremo had acted in connivance with the Congress, which headed the UPA, in power at the Centre. This is probably the first time Modi raised the Godhra issue during the ongoing elections. Without mentioning Prasad by name, Modi described the RJD supremo, who was the Railway minister in the first UPA government, as one serving sentences, out on bail (in fodder scam cases)''. He had tried to shield those who were responsible for the Godhra train burning incident in which more than 60 kar sevaks were burnt alive. Was it not the reign of Sonia (Gandhi) madam, remarked PM, referring to the former Congress president and UPA chairperson. Modi recalled that the Banerjee Commission, although headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court, was often called ben raazi (the sister is willing), and ''under pressure'' from Prasad it submitted a ''bogus'' report that ''tried to exonerate those who were guilty and put the blame on kar sevaks themselves''. ''But the court consigned the report to the dustbin. Those who were guilty got punished, some of them even getting death sentences,'' said the prime minister. Modi alleged that all constituents of the opposition bloc INDIA had a propensity towards appeasement and lambasted the RJD for ''counting Muslims among armed forces''. The remark seemed an oblique reference to Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD presidents son and heir apparent who has spoken of all the three armed forces being headed by Hindus while slamming the ruling BJP at the Centre for repeatedly claiming that the faith of the majority community was in danger. In his speech which lasted for more than 30 minutes, Modi also took potshots at Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mentioning neither by name but observing ''there is a 'shehzada' (crown prince) in Delhi. Likewise there is a 'shehzada' in Patna. Both have had a dismal track record''. ''Their tendency for appeasement makes them behave in this fashion. Earlier, they had insulted the armed forces by raising questions on surgical strikes. We never think in terms of Hindus and Muslims while talking about our armed forces and our martyrs,'' the prime minister said. Modi also alleged that in 2007, when Prasad was the railway minister, ''he had advocated reservations for Muslims'' and that the RJD supremo and Congress ''want to divert quotas for SCs, STs and OBCs, who feel disillusionment towards them''. ''These parties are going against Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and even Jawaharlal Nehru, both of whom were opposed to reservations along religious lines but let me assure you, as long as Modi is alive, nobody can snatch away reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs,'' said the PM at the rally here. Slamming the INDIA bloc for ''spreading lies that I want to change the Constitution, which I worship'', Modi said, ''I have been challenging them for 12 days to give in writing that they will not snatch away quotas meant for deprived people and provide these along religious lines. They are yet to do so''. The prime minister also noted that the Mithila region, named after an ancient kingdom of which Darbhanga was the capital, was the land of Goddess Sita, and therefore, had special sentiments for Ram temple at Ayodhya. ''India was first attacked on its western boundary about 1,000 years ago. It led to a millennium of enslavement. When we freed Ayodhya after a nearly-500-year-long fight, I had said that for the next 1,000 years, India will script a new history,'' said Modi who also asserted that the country had begun to get its rightful place in the comity of nations. ''When bad days fell on the nation, Bihar was among the worst sufferers. We must not allow the state to return to the era of the lantern'', said Modi, referring to the RJDs poll symbol. He also made an indirect reference to the land-for-jobs scam under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate in which Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav have been named, saying the people of Bihar have been made to do away with their land to get jobs. The people of Bihar must also not forgive constituents of the INDIA bloc, which ruled Delhi and Maharashtra when mass exodus of labourers took place during the COVID pandemic, asserted the prime minister. He also lauded ally Nitish Kumar, the Bihar chief minister who heads the JD(U), for his governance track record. Modi added, We had been occupying the 11th spot among economies of the world. Now we are the fifth largest economy. Referring to the inheritance tax controversy, the prime minister alleged that the Congress wants to bring in a law by which one will be deprived of 55 per cent of whatever one's parents have earned and saved. They wish to place a fatwa on one's inheritance. In keeping with his penchant for connecting with locals wherever he goes, the prime minister addressed the rally wearing the traditional headgear Mithila paag, on which the lotus, the BJPs poll symbol, was printed. He also took note of an enthusiastic supporter who brought a cut-out of the PM to the venue. ''I appreciate that you have made Modi dance. Now you please hand it over to the SPG people'', said the PM.

Afghan Ambassador to India Resigns Amidst Gold Smuggling Allegations

Afghan Ambassador to India Resigns Amidst Gold Smuggling Allegations Zakia Wardak, the senior-most Afghan diplomat in India, has resigned from her position after reports emerged that she was caught at Mumbai airport last month for allegedly trying to smuggle 25 kg of gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai. Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years. In a statement posted on 'X', the Afghan diplomat said she decided to resign in view of numerous personal attacks on her that severely impacted her ability to effectively operate. She, however, did not mention the reports of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seizing 25 kg of gold from her at the Mumbai airport on April 25. It is learnt that the DRI did not arrest Wardak as enjoyed diplomatic immunity. ''It is with great regret that I announce my decision to step away from my role at the consulate and embassy of Afghanistan in India, effective May 5,'' she said. ''Over the past year, I have encountered numerous personal attacks and defamation not only directed towards me but also towards my close family and extended relatives,'' she said. Wardak took charge of the Afghan embassy in New Delhi last November after the mission helmed by then ambassador Farid Mamundzay announced its closure. Mamundzay had moved to the UK. There was no comment by Indian officials on Wardak's resignation. ''These attacks, which appear to be organised, have severely impacted my ability to effectively operate in my role and have demonstrated the challenges faced by women in Afghan society who strive to modernise and bring positive change amidst ongoing propaganda campaigns,'' Wardak said in her statement. She said the ''persistent and coordinated'' attacks have surpassed a ''tolerable threshold''. ''While attacks on me and my character were not altogether surprising, as being in public life is something I had prepared myself for, I was unprepared for the toll it took on those close to me. It is not fair to subject them to such unwarranted and horribly unfair experiences,'' she said. ''The persistent and coordinated nature of these attacks, aimed at defaming my character and undermining my efforts, have surpassed a tolerable threshold,'' Wardak added. ''It has become increasingly clear that the public narrative is unfairly targeting the only female representative within this system, rather than focusing on constructive assistance and support,'' she said. ''While it is my passion to serve my country and contribute to positive change, I find it necessary to prioritize my well-being and ability to function in a normal capacity. Therefore, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my current role.'' The Afghan diplomat also thanked India for its ''unwavering support'' during her tenure in the country. ''It has been a great privilege working alongside the people of India for the past three years. I am grateful for the collaborative efforts and shared vision for progress between nations,'' she said.

Karma has a way of biting back: Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath

New Delhi: Karma has a way of biting back, said Zerodha Co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Saturday. Nithin, who once worked at a call centre, said this as he is dealing with unsolicited calls by telemarketing companies. He said that his phone has now become unusable My phone has become unusable due to telemarketing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Delhi CM, Sunita Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in AAPs star campaigners list for Gujarat, Haryana

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Food Delivery Agent Found Dead With Throat Slit At His Delhi Home: Cops

A food delivery agent was found dead at his home in outer Delhi's Nangloi area on Saturday, police said.

Arvind Kejriwal, Wife Sunita In AAP's List Of Star Campaigners For Lok Sabha Polls

Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi and Haryana, featuring party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in judicial custody and his wife Sunita Kejriwal.

Former MLC quits BRS, alleges conspiracy to make Hyderabad a Union Territory

Hyderabad: Former MLC Rapolu Ananda Bhaskar has alleged that there was a conspiracy being hatched to make Hyderabad city a Union Territory, and that he was going to play a role in the movement that would be waged against any such move. Speaking with the media at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi after tendering his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

AAP's Raghav Chadha, Atishi Marlena, and Saurabh Bharadwaj Submit Nominations for Delhi Elections

AAP's Raghav Chadha, Atishi Marlena, and Saurabh Bharadwaj Submit Nominations for Delhi Elections AAP candidates from East Delhi and West Delhi Lok Sabha seats filed their nomination papers amid fanfare and in the presence of senior party leaders on Saturday. The three AAP candidates - Kuldeep Kumar (East Delhi), Somnath Bharti (New Delhi) and Mahabal Mishra (West Delhi) - took out roadshows along with senior AAP leaders and volunteers of the party before going for filing nominations. Bharti in a post on X at 4.48 PM wrote he was waiting for two hours for his turn to file nomination papers along with other candidates at the office of New Delhi Parliamentary constituency returning officer. He also claimed ''there is a hot discussion going on that the BJP fearing massive defeat, to the extent of losing deposits, at New Delhi Loksabha and East Delhi Loksabha seats is contemplating changing their candidates to Sri Hardeep Singh Puri Ji (@HardeepSPuri) and Sri Arvinder Lovely Ji (@ArvinderLovely) respectively. Even if they change candidates, people won't change their decision and will vote BJP out of power in 2024.'' Puri, Union minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, immediately dismissed Bharti's claim as ''baseless and mischievous''. ''He is trying to mislead people. Bharati should get his mental faculties checked,'' Puri said in a statement. The AAP is contesting four of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi in alliance with the Congress. Party candidate from South Delhi Sahi Ram Pehalwan has already filed his nomination. Kumar, who hails from the Dalit community, sought blessings of his parents and jailed party leader Manish Sisodia's wife as well as offered tributes at Dr B R Ambedkar's statue before embarking on his nomination procession. In a post on X, Kumar said a youth from an ordinary family hardly dreams about entering politics but Arvind Kejriwal and Sisodia showed confidence in him and gave him a chance to become the voice of AAP. Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh, Delhi minister Atishi and MLA Dilip Pandey among other leaders attended the well attended procession of Kumar. Atishi said people of Delhi have made up their mind to retaliate against Kejriwal's arrest through votes and the huge crowd gathered in support of Kumar shows he is going to be the next MP of East Delhi, a general constituency. Singh said Kejriwal has set a significant example by fielding a Dalit community member from the East Delhi seat. He claimed the BJP will lose all the seven Lok Sabha seats and the INDIA bloc will come to power at the Centre winning 300 seats across the country. The BJP's 'Abki Baar 400 Paar' slogan is hollow and it will not get more than 150 seats in the polls, he said. Party volunteers and supporters wearing blue and yellow 'pagris' (headgears) took part in Kumar's procession. The people wearing yellow and blue colours signifying Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar have come out to protest against dictatorship that has put Kejriwal behind the bars, Kumar said. Mahabal Mishra's nomination began after prayers at temples in Raghuveer Nagar. Apart from Sanjay Singh, Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot and Dilip Pandey, Delhi Congress's interim president Devender Yadav also accompanied Mishra in his nomination procession. In a seat sharing agreement, INDIA combine partners AAP and Congress are contesting four and three seats respectively in Delhi, giving a direct fight to the BJP. The nomination process will conclude on May 6. Voting in all the seven seats will be held on May 25.

Traffic Alert: Delhi Police Advises Caution Near Hanuman Mandir

Traffic Alert: Delhi Police Advises Caution Near Hanuman Mandir The closure of a lane close to the Hanuman Mandir in central Delhi for the Archeological Survey of India's repair work on an arch near the Hanuman Setu is likely to cause heavy traffic in the area, police said on Saturday. The repair work begins on Saturday, they said. The traffic police said in a post on X, ''Archeological Survey of India will start repair work of arch near Hanuman Setu from today ie 04.05.2024. As a result, the extreme right lane (below Mangi Bridge) towards Hanuman Mandir carriageway will be closed. Traffic may remain heavy near Hanuman Mandir.''

Ex-Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP ahead of polls

ExDelhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP ahead of polls

CM Arvind Kejriwal among 40 star campaigners for AAP in Delhi

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Relief from Scorching Heat Expected as Rainfall Forecasted for UP and Bihar

Lucknow: Th e Meteorological Department has announced that relief from the scorching heat is on its way with the prediction of rainfall in many states, including UP and Bihar. The forecast indicates that the heat wave conditions in Eastern India will persist until May 5. However, there is good news for North-East India, with heavy to very heavy rain expected on May 5 and 6, along with a possibility of storms. Eastern UP may also experience rainfall between May 6 and 9. In the last 24 hours, heatwave conditions were observed in Gangetic West Bengal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The highest temperature recorded was 46.2 degrees Celsius in the Nandyal area of Rayalaseema. Conversely, heavy rain was reported in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura over the next five days. Additionally, warnings for rain, thunderstorms, and lightning have been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh between May 3 and 5. In North-West India, light rain is expected in Western Rajasthan on May 3 and in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on May 4. Strong winds are also likely in Uttar Pradesh, Southern Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi on May 3 and 4. Furthermore, light to moderate rain is predicted in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand between May 6 and 9, with an alert for thunderstorms and lightning. In Delhi, the minimum temperature on Friday was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal. The relative humidity in the national capital was 34 percent at 8:30 am. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong winds during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius. Nepal Decides to Print New Rs 100 Currency Note with Controversial Map Yogi Adityanath Accuses Congress of Planning to Implement Jizya Tax Mansukh Mandaviya, BJP Candidate from Porbandar, Equates Party Workers to God

Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Indian Judicial Code Provisions Amid New Criminal Laws

New Delhi: Th e Supreme Court has raised serious questions about certain provisions of the Indian Judicial Code, just two months before its implementation. The court has urged the Central Government and the legislature to reconsider and make appropriate changes to Sections 85 and 86 of the Indian Judicial Code to prevent false allegations of harassment against women. In its decision, the bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra highlighted that Sections 85 and 86 of the Indian Judicial Code are similar to Section 498 (A) of the IPC. However, the court emphasized that the explanation provided in Section 86 needs reconsideration to curb the rising trend of false complaints. The court has requested the legislature to make necessary changes to these sections before the implementation of the Indian Judicial Code, 2023, which is scheduled to come into effect from July 1. Sections 85 and 86 of the Indian Judicial Code pertain to the punishment for subjecting a woman to cruelty and provide a detailed explanation of cruelty, including both mental and physical harm inflicted on the victim woman. The bench directed the registry to send copies of its decision to the Union Law Secretary and Home Secretary, who will present it to the Law and Justice Minister and the Home Minister along with their recommendations and comments. The court's concerns stem from the need to prevent misuse of the law, similar to the issues faced with Section 498A of the IPC, which deals with dowry harassment complaints. The bench mentioned that it had raised concerns about Section 498A of the IPC 14 years ago due to the exaggeration of incidents in dowry harassment complaints. The court's decision came while canceling a dowry harassment case filed by a woman against her husband. The court noted that the woman's allegations were vague and lacked specific examples of criminal conduct. The three new criminal laws, which are set to be implemented from July 1, were approved by the Parliament on December 21 last year and received President Draupadi Murmu's consent and signature on December 25. Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala Loco Pilot Killed After Being Hit by Rajdhani Express in Bihar's Gaya District Relief from Scorching Heat Expected as Rainfall Forecasted for UP and Bihar

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain feature in AAP's list of star campaigners

Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi and Haryana, featuring party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in judicial custody and his wife Sunita Kejriwal. AAP's star campaigners' list also included the names of jailed AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, as well as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

AAP's Star Campaigners for Lok Sabha Elections: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Jain, and More

AAP's Star Campaigners for Lok Sabha Elections: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Jain, and More Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi and Haryana, featuring party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in judicial custody and his wife Sunita Kejriwal. AAP's star campaigners' list also included the names of jailed AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, as well as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Sunita Kejriwal has already taken reins of party's campaigning for the polls, attending roadshows in support of party's Lok Sabha candidates in Delhi and Gujarat. Recently she attended roadshows along with AAP candidates in East Delhi, West Delhi and Bharuch and Bhavnagar constituencies in Gujarat. She is scheduled to attend a roadshow in support of AAP candidate from South Delhi seat Sahi Ram Pehalwan on Sunday, party leaders said. She will also hold roadshows in Punjab and Haryana under the party's campaign 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' centred around the arrest of the Delhi chief minister by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case on March 21. The CM is currently held in Tihar Jail in connection to the case. AAP's other star campaigners for the polls include Rajya Sabha MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha -- who is currently abroad for an eye treatment. Rajya Sabha MP and national general secretary organisation Sandeep Pathak as well as all Delhi government ministers, including Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot were among the star campaigners. Prominent party leaders and ministers of AAP-ruled Punjab also figured in the star campaigners list. AAP is contesting four of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and its candidates have filed their nomination papers. The party is contesting Kurukshetra seat in Haryana and Bharuch and Bhavnagar in Gujarat. Despite an alliance with Congress in Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat, the AAP is independently contesting all the Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

ED Arrests Man, Seizes Bitcoins Worth Rs 130 Cr In US Requested Probe

New Delhi, May 4: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has seized cryptocurrency worth more than Rs 130 crore and arrested a Uttarakhand-based man as part of a drugs trafficking-linked money laundering probe initiated on the request of US authorities. Parvinder Singh was taken into custody on April 27 from Haldwani in the states Nainital district following a search of his premises. In a statement, the central probe agency said that the accused agreed to surrender the proceeds earned [] The post ED Arrests Man, Seizes Bitcoins Worth Rs 130 Cr In US Requested Probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

All three remaining AAP candidates file nomination in Delhi

AAP candidates from East Delhi, New Delhi and West Delhi Lok Sabha seats filed their nomination papers amid fanfare and in the presence of senior party leaders on Saturday. All the three candidates - Kuldeep Kumar (East Delhi), Somnath Bharti (New Delhi) and Mahabal Mishra (West Delhi) - took out roadshows along with senior AAP leaders and volunteers of the party before filing nominations.

There is shehzada in Patna just like one in Delhi: PM Modi takes jibe at RJDs Tejashwi Yadav

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30-yr-old food delivery boy killed in Delhi

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Ex-Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Lovely hailed the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for giving him and his colleagues the opportunity to join the party when they felt lost.

Air India Reduces Cabin Baggage Allowance To 15 Kg For Lowest Fare Segment

NEW DELHI, May 4: Loss-making Air India has reduced the free cabin baggage allowance to 15 kilogram from 20 kilogram for the lowest economy fare segment on domestic flights. The changes have been made in the menu-based pricing model fare families that were introduced by the Tata Group-owned Air India last August, with the airline saying that a one-size-fits-all approach is no longer ideal. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel There are three fare families Comfort, Comfort Plus [] The post Air India Reduces Cabin Baggage Allowance To 15 Kg For Lowest Fare Segment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Ex-Delhi Congress Head, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Joins BJP

Arvinder Singh Lovely, who stepped down as Delhi Congress chief due to the partys alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party, officially joined the BJP. His resignation last week, criticizing the candidatures of Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj, clarified it was solely from his leadership position, not the party itself. The post Ex-Delhi Congress Head, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Joins BJP appeared first on HW News English .

Former Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP after quitting Congress opposing alliance with AAP

Former Congress Delhi President Arvinder Singh Lovely, who recently resigned from Congress, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday.

Abhishek, Mamata claim 'sting video' exposed BJP plan to defame TMC over Sandeshkhali; Rahul Sinha hits back

Abhishek, Mamata claim 'sting video' exposed BJP plan to defame TMC over Sandeshkhali; Rahul Sinha hits back In an explosive claim amid the bitter war of words over the alleged atrocities on women in Sandeshkhali, the TMC on Saturday flagged a purported sting operation broadcast by a local television channel to claim that the allegations against leaders and workers of the ruling party in the state were false and trumped up at the behest of Opposition leader and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari. Polling for the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency, of which Sandeshkhali is a part, will be conducted in Phase 7 on June 1. The BJP put Rekha Patra, one of the first Sandeshkhali protesters who came out against expelled TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his henchmen, accusing them of grave sexual crimes, excesses and landgrab on the island, on its ticket from Basirhat. In the alleged sting video, a person, purpotedly a BJP mandal (booth) president by the name of Gangadhar Koyal is heard saying that women, who weren't violated sexually were passed off as 'rape' victims at the behest of the LoP. Claiming that Suvendu 'helped' him get this done, the person in the video adds that the former told him that the TMC's stronngmen in the area wouldn't be arrested unless they were falsely implicated of 'rape'. However, the news channel, which broke the alleged sting operation, did not vouch for the veracity of the clip. Sharing a clip from the alleged sting operation, TMC leader and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, claimed on his official X handle that the people should see through the BJP's attempts to tarnish Bengal's image and reputation to advance and achieve its political ends. I am shocked beyond words to see the SANDESHKHALI STING VIDEO. Every citizen must witness the BANGLA BIRODHI BJP's ORCHESTRATED attempt to DEFAME AND MALIGN WB for their petty political ends. This abhorrent act epitomises the GROSSEST ABUSE OF POWER in history. SHAME!, Abhishek posted from his official X handle on Saturday. The people of Bengal will give a befitting reply to this 'staged' act, he claimed. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, too, posted about the alleged sting video from her official X handle, stating, The shocking Sandeshkhali sting shows how deep the rot is within the BJP. In their hatred for Bengal's progressive thought & culture, the Bangla-Birodhis orchestrated a conspiracy to defame our state on every possible level. Never before in the history of India has a ruling party in Delhi tried to malign an entire state and its people. History will witness how Bengal will rise in rage against Delhi's conspiratorial regime & ensure their Bishorjon (they will be consigned to the waters). A viral video today exposed how the BJP left no stone unturned to malign Bengal. From mass rape to arms seizure, every claim was BOUGHT and STAGED by none other than @SuvenduWB People won't forgive these Bangla-Birodhis. Bengal's mothers & sisters shall avenge this! read a post on the TMC's official X handle. However, trashing the alleged sting video as 'doctored', senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha told ANI, They are claiming an individual, who, in reality, is a TMC booth president, as our booth chief. There is no substance in this so-called sting video. Mamata Banerjee never once visited Sandeshkhali to stand with the wronged and tortured women there. Shahjahan, the key Sandeshkhali accused, is currently behind bars in connection with the attack on a team of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) while it was in the process of raiding his residence in connection with the alleged ration scam. Earlier, a CBI team visited the Rajbari area of Sandeshkhali to probe land-grabbing charges against the now-expelled TMC strongman. He was arrested on February 29, 55 days after being on the run in connection with the assault on the ED team. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court, which has been arbitrating on the Sandeshkhali case, stated that the CBI, in its report, mentioned huge volumes of land-grabbing allegations and a lack of proper cooperation from the state authorities. The court also directed the state to deploy more staff to help with the investigation. The women of Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district came out on the streets earlier against the ruling TMC and Shahjahan, accusing the strongman and his aides of perpetrating gross excesses and atrocities on them while also gobbling up their land. Multiple women on the island accused Shajahan and his aides of land-grab and sexual assault under coercion. (ANI)

Cenre Lifts Ban on Onion Exports; Imposes Minimum Export Price of USD 550 Per Tonne

In just two weeks, onion price per quintal rose to Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,000 from Rs 900 to Rs 1,000 level, while retail price shot up to Rs 25 per kg from Rs 10 to Rs 15. In just two weeks, onion price per quintal rose to Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,000 from Rs 900 to Rs 1,000 level, while retail price shot up to Rs 25 per kg from Rs 10 to Rs 15. New Delhi: The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Last night, the government imposed a 40 per cent duty on export of onions. In August last year, India had imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions up to December 31, 2023. The export policy of onions is amended from prohibited to free subject to MEP of USD 550 per metric ton with immediate effect and until further orders, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification. On December 8, 2023, the government banned export of onions from March 31 this year. In March, the export prohibition was extended till further orders. In March, the Union Agriculture Ministry released the data for onion production. As per the data, onion production in 2023-24 (First Advance Estimates) is expected to be around 254.73 lakh tonnes compared to around 302.08 lakh tonnes last year. This is due to a decrease of 34.31 lakh tonnes output in Maharashtra, 9.95 lakh tonnes in Karnataka, 3.54 lakh tonnes in Andhra Pradesh and 3.12 lakh tonnes in Rajasthan, the data showed. Last month, in an official statement, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said the government has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onion to six neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. Farmers in Maharashtra had protested against the export ban. The Congress last month accused the Narendra Modi government of callously neglecting Maharashtra's onion farmers reeling due to the ban on onion exports and said that its manifesto promises a predictable import-export policy to prevent such catastrophic last-minute policies being imposed on farmers.

Unclaimed Bag Found Near Connaught Place In Delhi, Bomb Squad Called

An unclaimed bag was found near the inner circle of Connaught Place here on Saturday afternoon, officials said. However, nothing suspicious was found in the bag, they said.

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely, other leaders join BJP

NEW DELHI: Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former city government minister Raj Kumar Chauhan and former MLAs Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh. All the former Congress leaders slammed the opposition party's alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi for the Lok Sabha polls as they joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and party general secretary Vinod Tawde. Lovely hailed the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for giving him and his colleagues the opportunity to join the party when they felt lost. He asserted that Modi is set to retain power with a big majority in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Delhi Congress chief Lovely's resignation lays bare factional feud; AAP calls it ally's 'internal matter' Lovely had recently quit as the Delhi Congress president protesting the party's alliance with the AAP. It is believed that he and some other leaders were also upset with their party's choice of candidates, including Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj, in the national capital for the elections. This will be the second innings of Lovely in the BJP after he left it to rejoin the Congress in 2018 following a brief stay in the saffron party. Puri praised these leaders and said the BJP will utilise their services effectively. Unhappy with AAP alliance, Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely quits

Suspicious bag found in Delhi's Connaught Place, bomb squad called in

Following the incident, the area was cordoned off, and security measures were heightened

Congress Official Detained Over Manipulated Video Involving Amit Shah

Delhi Police apprehended AICC national coordinator Arun Reddy for allegedly altering a speech by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. DCP Hemant Tiwari confirmed the arrest, revealing it followed raids in Delhi and Hyderabad. Reddy purportedly manipulated Shahs speech, distorting its content on reservation policies. Police seized Reddys devices for forensic... The post Congress Official Detained Over Manipulated Video Involving Amit Shah appeared first on HW News English .

Delhi: Wanted criminal arrested after exchange of fire with police near Ghazipur area

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SC stays Punjab and Haryana HC order on removal of protestors from Chandigarh-Mohali road

NEW DELHI, May 4: The Supreme Court has stayed an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court asking authorities to clear the Chandigarh-Mohali road blocked by a group of protesters. A bench of justices BR Gavai, Satish Chandra Sharma and Sandeep Mehta issued notice on a plea of the Punjab government and sought the response of an NGO, which has filed the plea, the Centre and the Chandigarh administration among others. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, [] The post SC stays Punjab and Haryana HC order on removal of protestors from Chandigarh-Mohali road appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP, days after resigning as Delhi Congress chief

Arvinder Lovely, Who Quit As Delhi Congress Chief Twice, Rejoins BJP

Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely has returned to the BJP, days after he stepped down from the post. He had said he won't join the BJP. But his move had already set off speculation about a crossover to the BJP.

IDBI Bank Q4 net profit jumps 44% to Rs 1,628 crore

New Delhi: Private sector lender IDBI Bank Saturday reported a 44 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,628 crore in the March quarter of financial year 2023-24. In comparison, the bank had posted a net profit of Rs 1,133 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 7,887 crore in the []

Arvinder Singh Lovely, Four Others, Join BJP Days After Quitting Congress

The Delhi Congress unit has been beset with intense turmoil and infighting, as the city leaders are miffed over the alliance with AAP and the high command giving preference to outsiders over local leadership, in ticket allotment for Lok Sabha polls

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

New Delhi : Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined BJP on Saturday.

Former Delhi Cong leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely, join BJP

NEW DELHI: Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former city government minister Raj Kumar Chauhan and former MLAs Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh. All the former Congress leaders slammed the opposition partys alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi for []

Bajaj Launches New Pulsar NS400Z : Enjoy Racing Bike Features at an Affordable Price

New Delhi : Two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto on Friday launched the new Pulsar NS400Z in the country at a price of Rs 1 lakh 85 thousand (ex-showroom). The Pulsar NS400Z will be available in four colors Glossy Racing Red, Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White and Pewter Grey. This is the ultimate performance machine that ... Read more

Arvinder Singh Lovely, former Delhi Congress chief, joins BJP

In his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Lovely pointed out that the Delhi unit was against an alliance with the AAP

India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index

New Delhi: India ranked 159 among 180 countries in the latest annual World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF, short for Reporters sans frontires in French), an international non-profit organization. India had ranked 161 in the 2023 list. Meanwhile, Pakistan ranked seven spots above India at 152. It had ranked [] The post India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .