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Karnataka Home Minister Gangadharaiah Parameshwara announced the issuance of a second lookout notice against JD(S) MLA HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, in the 'obscene video' case investigation. HD Revanna faces kidnapping charges in connection with the case.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the previous Congress administrations for their perceived feeble approach towards Pakistan, denouncing it as ineffective in addressing terrorism concerns. He emphasized that preceding governments opted for what he termed as love letters to Pakistan in pursuit of peace, but instead received a surge in terrorist activities in return. PM Modi underscored a notable change in India's posture following the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the influence
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP leaders shielded mass rapist Prajwal Revanna, with Modi campaigning for him and aiding his escape. Urges Karnataka CM to support victims in SIT probe against Revanna's sexual assaults.
After a video of a vada pav seller being 'arrested' by police officials went viral on social media, Delhi police on Saturday responded to the videos, saying that the woman was not arrested, and no case has been registered against her.
CEC Kumar ensured immediate Rs 15.3 lakh ex-gratia payment to Sukumal Jyoti Borah's family in Assam, who tragically passed away after falling ill during election duty in Kaziranga parliamentary constituency.
Seventy-five international delegates from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of 23 countries are visiting India to observe the country's national elections, as announced by the Election Commission. The program, starting on May 4, aims to familiarize the visitors with India's electoral system and best practices. The program will conclude on May 9, 2024.
Since entrusting Joginder Sharma with the decisive over of the 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, former CSK and India skipper MS Dhoni has built a reputation for instilling confidence in young talents, transforming them into champions. Dhoni's faith in youth was evident when he passed on the CSK captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad before IPL 2024.
Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy, a prominent Congress figure and candidate for the Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat, became embroiled in controversy after reportedly slapping a woman who indicated her intention to vote for the 'flower' symbol in the upcoming May 13 election.
Mitchell Starc reflects on IPL's impact player rule, highlighting potential effects on T20 World Cup strategies. Emphasizes current focus on KKR's success over long-term international cricket goals, utilizing IPL for World Cup readiness. Teams have been batting with greater boldness and fearlessness since the impact player rule was introduced last year, which has resulted in totals that routinely surpass 200.
Meta employees call out company censorship of Palestinian support, demanding transparency, acknowledgment, and end to censorship. They urge leadership to issue a statement for a Gaza ceasefire, seeking inclusivity and accountability.
Mumbai Indians' eighth loss in 11 games has all but put an end to the Hardik Pandya-led team. Their 24-run defeat against KKR, in which Rohit was an impact substitute, saw him score just 11 runs in 12 balls in the second innings. This loss almost saw the five-time winners eliminated from the IPL this year.
Elvish Yadav faced money laundering accusations linked to a snake venom case. He spent time in custody but later got bail. The chargesheet detailed snake smuggling and venom use at parties, with police later withdrawing some charges.
On Saturday, the government lifted the prohibition on onion exports, providing significant relief to traders in Maharashtra. This decision coincides with the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha election, particularly in the onion-producing regions of Maharashtra. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified a Minimum Export Price (MEP) for onions at $550 per tonne in a notification.
Both Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a forgettable season. RCB are rock bottom of the 10-team table with just three wins in 10 matches and Gujarat Titans have done only a shade better at No. 8 with four wins in 10 matches. Kohli is currently No. 2 in the list of run-getters this season with 500 runs in 10 matches,
Sucharita Mohanty withdrew from contesting the Puri Lok Sabha seat due to inadequate financial support from Congress. BJD's Arup Patnaik and BJP's Sambit Patra have filed nominations for the upcoming election.
It was just the fourth instance in IPL history where both the teams got bowled out -- another statistic that highlights the batting-friendly conditions in the IPL since its inception in 2008. After the 2018 season, it was the first instance of 20 wickets falling in an IPL match. KKR won by 24 runs to virtually eliminate MI from the race to playoffs.
Villagers in Nandri village, Dausa district, reacted violently to the alleged rape and murder of a pregnant woman, resulting in clashes with the police. The suspect's house was burnt, relatives' houses attacked, and suspects detained.
Korba, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, has a history of close contests between BJP and Congress. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant won in 2019. The 2024 election will feature Saroj Pandey and Jyotsna Mahant as key contenders.
Mitchell Starc, the player for whom KKR splurged a whopping Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL auction, making him the most expensive purchase in IPL history, finally justified his hefty price tag. He delivered a match-winning spell of 4/33, leading Kolkata to a 24-run victory despite posting a below-par score of 169 on the board.
Mumbai Indians are virtually eliminated from contention for the IPL 2024 playoffs. This season has been one of their most challenging in IPL history. Hardik Pandya and his team suffered their eighth loss in 11 matches, succumbing to the Kolkata Knight Riders by 24 runs at their home turf, the Wankhede Stadium, on Friday.
RCMP arrests hit squad members after surveillance. Trudeau's remarks criticized for encouraging violence, impacting India-Canada relations. Jaiswal in New Delhi condemns comments.
Santrupt Misra, ex-HR head of Aditya Birla, contests Lok Sabha from Cuttack with Rs 461 crore assets. Joined BJD post-retirement. ITRs: Rs 76.23 crore income, Bank deposits: Rs 4 crore. Movable assets: Rs 408 crore. Owns luxury cars.
Allegations against Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose of molesting a Raj Bhavan employee led to a Kolkata Police inquiry and a statement banning police entry by the governor, who denied the accusations.
A helicopter crash in Mahad took Sushma Andhare to Baramati for a poll meeting. Pilot and assistant are safe. Andhare witnessed the crash at Bashirbhai Chinchkar ground, Raigad district, during the flight from Pune.
Prabin Kalita led seven women cycling 19km in Manipur, promoting peace amid ethnic conflict. Kuki Inpi Manipur appealed to PM Modi for separate administration, while Mallikarjun Kharge condemned Modi's approach for damaging Manipur's social fabric.
NTA imposes strict rules for NEET-UG 2024, including no bio-breaks in the first/last 30 mins. Candidates must follow security protocols to avoid malpractices, with impersonation leading to legal consequences and future exam debarment.
Madhya Pradesh HC ruled unnatural sex with wife isn't rape, even non-consensual. Case involved IPC 377, 506, exceptions, wife's age, dowry harassment, living separately, wife's accusations, amended definition. Marriage details were considered.
Rahul Gandhi nominated in Rae Bareli and Amethi, with loyalists joining. Sonia Gandhi calls Rae Bareli the family's completion. Indira Gandhi initiated a tradition in 1967. The Gandhis continue the legacy in UP.
Govt exempts import duty on 'desi chana' till March 2025, imposes 40% export duty on onions. Extends yellow peas duty exemption. Chana price at Rs 6,300/quintal. Bengal gram from Australia, Tanzania.
Rohit Jhakhar resigns from RLD due to BJP ticket controversy for Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan in Kaiserganj. Supported wrestlers accusing Singh of harassment. Multiple RLD leaders quit post BJP alliance, citing democratic concerns and constitutional issues.
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about Apples growing engagement in India across retail functions and developer ecosystem as he pointed to sustainability efforts initiated by the company in water conservation. Apple is growing sales channels in the country, apart from engaging deeper with the developer ecosystem, says Cook. He had visited India last year to inaugurate two company-owned stores.
Rahul accuses PM Modi of fear, prompting taunts. He moves to Rai Bareli. Modi mocks, predicts BJP win, criticizes Sonia. Amit Shah predicts Rahul's defeat in Rae Bareli, highlighting Congress's internal power struggle.
LDF and BJP criticize Congress for Rahul Gandhi's dual seat contest in Wayanad and Rae Bareli. Annie Raja questions Gandhi's emotional attachment to Wayanad, while CPI pledges support and BJP criticizes his decision to contest from Rae Bareli.
Congress nominates Kishori Lal Sharma to contest against Smriti Irani in Amethi, endorsed by Priyanka Gandhi. Sharma, with a long association with the area, faces mixed reactions from the public, including skepticism from Smriti Irani.
Seven out of the 10 Adani group companies listed have been issued showcause notices by the market regulator Sebi for suspected breaches of different regulations, such as disclosure and related-party transaction norms. The companies that were served with the notices stated that the notices do not have any significant effect on their operations.
Congress wanted both Gandhis to contest, but Rahul chose Rae Bareli while Priyanka campaigned nationally. BJP attacks led Priyanka to stay away. Modi shifted discourse post-polling. BJP targeting wealth redistribution, inheritance tax, and mangalsutra shows nervousness.
The RBI has suggested more stringent rules for project funding, which will increase the cost for lenders when offering loans for infrastructure and industrial projects such as roads, ports, and power plants. The new regulations mandate that lenders reserve 5% of the funds they have provided as a precaution for both current and future loans.
CCTV malfunctions in Villupuram's EVM strong rooms raise candidate concerns. Technicians quickly resolve the issue. Instances in Tamil Nadu emphasize the need to safeguard EVMs in strong rooms.
On Friday, the Supreme Court mentioned the possibility of granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in light of the upcoming polling in the capital within three weeks. The decision on the AAP chiefs plea challenging his arrest in the excise policy case may be delayed as it involves broader issues related to actions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Delhi Police has uncovered a scheme involved in smuggling Rohingyas from Myanmar through Bangladesh to various regions of India and other foreign nations. Two individuals, one of whom was an agent from Myanmars Rakhine region, were apprehended in Hyderabad following the return of a Myanmar couple who had traveled to Russia using counterfeit Indian passports to New Delhi.
Telangana Congress social media team arrested for sharing doctored video of Home Minister Amit Shah. Hyderabad high court directed Delhi Police to halt action against Congress activists. Petitioners challenged FIR, and IT cell members monitored and shared morphed video of Shah's speech.
In 1994, the year was 1994. Raj Babbar was filming in Ooty when he got a 'lightning call', which was a very expensive and quick version of a trunk call. During the time before mobile phones were common, these calls usually sparked a combination of curiosity and anxiety because people assumed the caller had something exciting or alarming to share.