Top politicians, candidates and Bollywood actors voted in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections today. Polling was held in 57 constituencies across seven states and one Union Territory. Thirteen seats in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha, …...Read More
In Pics: Top Leaders, Candidates, Actors Vote In Final Phase Of Lok Sabha Polls
Massive Avalanche Near Kedarnath Dham, None Hurt
A huge cloud of snow was seen sliding down the mountain with speed A massive avalanche hit the Gandhi Sarovar located four kilometres above the Kedarnath Dham here early Sunday morning but there was no loss of life or property, a district official said. Devotees who went to the temple …...Read More
Why Demand Union Territory Now? Manipur's Ceasefire-Linked Kuki Group Explains
Seilen Haokip of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) speaks to reporters The demand for a Union Territory carved out of Manipur by nearly two dozen tribes known as Kukis - a term given by the British in colonial times - who are dominant in some hill areas of Manipur, is …...Read More
In Battle For Rs 11,000 Crore Tobacco Empire, Son Accuses Mother Of Assault
Samir Modi, the executive director of Godfrey Phillips, has accused his mother of orchestrating an attack on him, an accusation that has intensified the ongoing family feud over the late KK Modi's Rs 11,000-crore inheritance, the Economic Times reported. Samir Modi lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police on Friday, …...Read More
"Ahmedabad Smart City": Congress Takes A Swipe After City Road Caves In
Between 6 am and 4 pm, Ahmedabad city received 62 mm of rainfall A road collapsed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today as the city witnessed heavy rain, disrupting traffic movement and inundating low-lying areas. A video shared by news agency ANI shows a caved-in road in the city's Shela area triggered …...Read More
Engineering Student Kills Parents After Differences Over Education, Career: Police
An engineering student in Maharashtra's Nagpur allegedly killed his parents apparently due to differences with them over his education and career, police said on Wednesday. The 25-year-old accused, Utkarsh Dhakhole, killed his parents at their residence in Kapil Nagar area of the city on December 26 and the double murder …...Read More
"Exit Polls Deeply Unscientific, Have Sense Of Reality On Ground": Shashi Tharoor
After the exit polls predicted a third straight win for the Bharatiya Janata Party including a huge gain in the south, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor termed the predictions "deeply unscientific" and said they are instead interested in the votes of people. He also said that BJP won't be making gains …...Read More
Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy Death Count Rises To 65
As of 4 pm on Sunday, 148 people have been discharged from the hospitals across the state (File) The death count in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district rose to 65 on Sunday, according to the district collectorate. As of 4 pm on Sunday, 148 people have been …...Read More
With AK-47s From Pak, Bishnoi Gang Plotted Salman Khan Murder Plan: Sources
Cops have registered an FIR and arrested four individuals linked to this conspiracy. The Navi Mumbai Police have uncovered yet another plot to assassinate Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had allegedly conspired to strike Mr Khan's car in Maharashtra's Panvel, armed with weapons sourced from a Pakistani …...Read More
After Liquor And Meat, Jammu And Kashmir's Katra Bans Tobacco Products
An official said the initiative aims to maintain the sanctity of the religious place (File photo) The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials …...Read More
