Alert Border Security Force troops fired at a Pakistani intruder close to a forward post along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Wednesday evening, potentially preventing a significant infiltration attempt. The troops noticed a suspicious movement near the border fence at around 8.15 pm and challenged the intruder.
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, sees candidates from BJP, Congress, and GGP. Gomati Sai (BJP) won the 2019 election. The upcoming election features Radheshyam Rathiya, Menka Devi Singh, and Madan Gond.
A 13-year-old boy was buried alive when a new landslide occurred in the Karool area of Ramban district on Monday afternoon. The continuous rains caused damage to Jammu's hilly areas, leading to landslides and shooting stones along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Houses within a 2km radius of the subsidence spot in Pernote village were also affected.
The Congress in Karnataka is under pressure as the opposition BJP intensified its focus on law and order, highlighting it as a key election concern. This comes in the wake of allegations of "love jihad" following the tragic stabbing of 24-year-old MCA student Neha Hiremath in Hubballi on Thursday, as well as the devastating killing of four members of the Bakale family in Gadag early Friday.
India tested ITCM with 1,000-km range from Chandipur. The missile's successful performance was monitored by various systems. It will be part of the Integrated Rocket Force with BrahMos and Pralay missiles for conventional strike capabilities.
BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' focuses on PM Narendra Modi's credibility and vision for India's development by 2047, including infrastructure growth, manufacturing hubs, and a common electoral roll implementation.
BJP emphasizes rooftop solar for PM Modi's third term, targeting India's 2047 energy independence. Focus on electric mobility, renewable energy, energy efficiency, China challenge, clean energy center, manufacturing hub, and green hydrogen.
Western press op-eds dissect Indian elections, praising Modi's post-independence leadership while critiquing his nationalist Hinduism and crackdown on opposition. Questions arise about India's democratic future amidst predictions of BJP victory and Congress decline.
Vidarbha's intense Lok Sabha polls witness face-offs between major parties, intra-party clashes in Shiv Sena, and a triangular fight in Akola. Battles intensify in Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Amravati, and Akola, with caste's role crucial.
Ajit Kumar's rooftop static helicopter attracts politicians during campaign visits in Atrauli village, reflecting his unique way of greeting. The replica, inspired by Lalu Prasad Ji, has become a local attraction during the election season.
Ex-BJP critic Lekhasri joins BJD, may contest Balasore LS. Naveen Patnaik praised. BJP unaffected by her exit. BJD and BJP field turncoats in several seats for elections.
India permits export of essential items to Maldives for 2024-25 fiscal year, strengthening bilateral ties. Maldives expresses gratitude for renewed quota under SAGAR agreement. India emphasizes 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Quantities of eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, pulses, stone aggregate, and river sand specified for export.
India abstained from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel. The resolution received 28 votes in favor and 6 against, addressing accountability for 'war crimes'. India's historic ties with Israel influenced its decision.
Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet and plans to campaign for NDA candidates in all 40 LS seats in Bihar. He supports his nephew Chirag Paswan in Hajipur and aims for NDA victory.
Ten people, including Bihar migrants, died in a J&K taxi accident. Heavy rain, poor night vision suspected. PMNRF offers Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Jitendra Singh monitors rescue with SDRF. Accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district.
Four sentenced to death in Tunisia for Chokri Belaid's murder post-Arab Spring. His assassination sparked social unrest during Tunisia's transition from dictatorship to democracy. Abdelmajid Belaid awaits trial of planners. Civil society groups negotiated to prevent crisis.
Swami Smaranananda, aged 95, passed away due to old age ailments. PM Modi paid tribute, emphasizing his impact and presidency. He dedicated his life to service, inspiring many. Om Shanti.
BJP on Sunday decided to field Naveen Jindal, who heads steel and power giant JSPL, from Kurukshetra, hours after he switched over to the saffron party. Jindal — an accused in the coal scam, which was a key election issue for BJP in 2014 — was twice elected to Lok Sabha from Kurukshetra. In 2014, he had finished third when BJP’s Raj Kumar Saini won, and was not fielded by Congress in the 2019 polls.
Border Roads Organisation has reopened Zoji La (pass), the main obstacle in Ladakh's lifeline via Srinagar, for vehicular traffic after 35 days of being under snow against 68 days last year - a record that reflects India's growing mountain road-building prowess that has big upside for border defence as well as people's lives in the frontier region.
Five people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a fire outbreak at a chemical factory in Bassi area of Jaipur district on Saturday, officials said. The two injured persons have been taken to Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh government hospital for urgent medical attention, he said. said that the incident will be investigated.
A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.
In 2023, WMO reported record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, temperatures, ice cover loss, and climate challenges. UN Secretary-General and WMO Secretary-General raised alarms on climate crisis impacts, nearing Paris Agreement limits, and inequality crisis effects.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes the Election Commission for not conducting Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections with four states, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial electoral process.
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