225 paramilitary forces, 60,000 security personnel: How Haryana gears up for Assembly polls on Oct 5

With just 3 days left for the assembly elections in the state, Haryana is gearing up for the polls on October 5 with tight security. 225 paramilitary companies and 60,000 security personnel have been deployed for the elections, officials told news agency ANI. As per the DGP Haryana, 11,000 SPOs (Special Police Officers) are also stationed ahead of the elections. Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor said that the highest amount of money was recovered in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ambala in the state.

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Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live Updates: Voting for final phase in 40 constituencies to begin shortly

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live Updates: Voting for the third and final phase of the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will begin shortly in which about 3.9 million voters will decide the fate of 415 candidates in the fray for 40 assembly segments across seven districts -- Jammu, Udhampur, Samba and Kathua in the Jammu region and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in north Kashmir. The polling will begin at 7 am and continue till 6 pm. This is the first Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019, with the results set to be announced on October 8.

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Mortal remains of four soldiers recovered after 56 years of IAF plane crash over Rohtang Pass

1968 IAF plane crash: More than 56 years after the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-12 aircraft over the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, the mortal remains of four more victims have been recovered, marking a significant success in one of India's longest-running search operations. According to the Army officials, the mortal remains were recovered by a joint team from the Dogra Scouts of the Indian Army and Tiranga Mountain Rescue.

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Vande Bharat Express sustains minor damage after hitting cattle near Jharkhand's Nonihat

The Vande Bharat Express train running from Bhagalpur to Howrah on Saturday (September 29) suffered minor damage as the train hit a cattle sitting on a track. According to the information received, the incident occurred on Saturday evening as the train was en route to Howrah. However, as it departed from Jharkhand's Nonihat station, merely two kilometres afterwards, the train hit a cattle present on the track. 

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Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance reacts to reports of 50 medicines failing quality tests

In the latest development, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has reacted to the recent report by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) according to which over 50 drugs were found of "not of standard quality (NSQ)".

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AAP to challenge MCD Standing Committee election in Supreme Court, says CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Saturday that her party will file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee election. This follows a contentious vote held on Friday, which Atishi claims was conducted illegally by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Rain forces early stumps in Kanpur on Day 1, India hold aces over Bangladesh

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: The action on Day 1 of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was cut short due to rain as stumps were forced early in the second session. No play was possible on the opening day after the first 35 overs with India bossing the proceedings. 

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Ashok Chaudhary, Bihar minister, appointed as JDU's general secretary by Nitish Kumar

Janata Dal (U) leader Ashok Chaudhary has been appointed as the National General Secretary of the party ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for early next year. The announcement was made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Notably, Choudhary is a key minister in the Bihar government. 

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Mumbai court sentences Sanjay Raut to 15 days imprisonment in defamation case filed by BJP leader's wife

Defamation case: A local court in Maharashtra on Thursday (September 26) convicted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut in the defamation case filed by Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. Mazgaon Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sentenced Sanjay Raut to 15 days imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000. He was convicted under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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'Drone monitoring of hot spots, anti-dust campaign': Delhi government's 21-point guide for winter pollution

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government on Wednesday issued Winter Action Plan themed 'Milkar chalein aur pradushan se ladein'. The national capital every year grapples with severe air pollution levels and deteriorating air pollution levels.  

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Postponed! ICAI defers CA November final exam due to Diwali festival - new dates here

ICAI CA Final Exam 2024: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA November final exam 2024 due to Diwali festival. As per the information released by the institute, the CA final exam for group 1 exam will be conducted from November 3 and group 2 from November 9. Earlier, the exams were scheduled from November 1 to 11.

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Kiran Rao reacts to Laapataa Ladies being sent for Oscars 2025, calls it 'testament to tireless work'

Kiran Rao, the debut filmmaker who aced it the first time with her film Laapataa Ladies is on the 9th could today. Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry for Oscars 2025 and the cast and crew have now taken to social media to express their happiness. Filmmaker Kiran Rao also took to Instagram to share a long note and thank the Film Federation of India for selecting her film. She also called the recognition a testament to tireless work. Read her full post here.

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Noida Police arrests gangster carrying Rs 25,000 bounty after exchange of fire

In a dramatic turn of events, the police team from Noida Sector-39 station on Sunday engaged in a shootout with a notorious gangster wanted under the Gangster Act and carrying a bounty of ₹25,000. The encounter occurred near the GIP Cut on the expressway following which the police chased the gangster and finally arrested him near Botanical Garden.

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Arvind Kejriwal poses five questions to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, lashes out at PM Modi | VIDEO

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal held 'Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today (September 22). Kejriwal asked five questions from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after coming out of Tihar jail.  

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Noida: Girl cheats death as she lands on pillar of elevated road after being hit by vehicle | VIDEO

In a shocking incident, a scooty-riding girl landed on the pillar of the elevated road near Noida Sector 25 under Sector 20 PS area, after she was hit by an unidentified vehicle.

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Political battle in Jammu and Kashmir intensifies as candidates with militant histories join the fray

In a heated exchange during the ongoing election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, Ram Madhav, in-charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accused the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of leveraging support from former militants. Madhav stated, “We will remind the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the NC, PDP, and others have brought out manifestos to take Kashmir back to pre-Article 370 days... I see ex-militants openly campaigning for the NC and PDP.”

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Sri Lanka presidential elections: Who are the five key candidates in tightly-contested poll?

Colombo: Sri Lanka is going to what many consider as a tightly-contested presidential election on Saturday (September 21) that will determine the future of the fragile economy which was reeling under its worst-ever economic crisis. The cash-strapped government is currently led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking re-election to continue his bold reforms but faces an uphill battle with left-leaning rivals.

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Breaking: Fire breaks out at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru, rescue operations underway

Breaking: Fire breaks out at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru, rescue operations underway  

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Several feared trapped as portion of building collapses in Delhi's Karol Bagh, rescue operation underway

In a distressing incident in Delhi, a house collapsed in the Karol Bagh area on Wednesday morning. The collapse has prompted an urgent response from emergency services, with a total of five fire tenders deployed to the site. Initial reports indicate that while some portions of the building have caved in, some persons are also suspected to be trapped under the debris.

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Italy's Meloni wishes 'friend' PM Modi on his 74th birthday, says 'I am sure that we will continue to...'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her birthday wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi turned 74 on Tuesday.  The message, shared on social media, underscores the robust and growing relationship between Italy and India, as well as the mutual commitment to addressing global challenges together.

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