700 investigations launched after calls to Met Police anti-corruption service as national hotline goes live

The Metropolitan Police have launched more than 700 investigations after nearly 3,000 contacts were made to an anti-corruption hotline in its first 18 months of operation. The figures for the country's largest force were revealed on Thursday as the police anti-corruption and abuse reporting service was rolled out nationally. A …...Read More

"If You Come And...": S Jaishankar On India's "Message" Against Terrorism

S Jaishankar said that India gave a "clear message" against terrorism surgical strike. Reminding "non-response" to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India gave a 'clear message' against terrorism with the surgical strike and airstrikes after the terror attacks in Uri and Pulwama. He said …...Read More

Top Political Leaders Should Set Good Examples Of Campaign Discourse: Poll Body

Election Commission said top leaders of parties should set "good examples" of campaign discourse The Election Commission said today that top leaders of political parties should set "good examples" of campaign discourse expected of them in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. The Election Commission also asserted that it was primarily …...Read More

PM Modi To File Nomination Today, 12 Chief Ministers To Attend Event

Prime Minister Modi will also visit the Namo Ghat today in Varanasi. (File) Twelve Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states are expected to be present when Prime Minister Narendra Modi files his nomination for a third consecutive term from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, said a BJP leader. Besides, …...Read More

Tension In UP After Man Dies In Communal Clashes During Durga Idol Immersion

Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion, in which one person died. The police conducted flag marches after shops were set on fire and men armed with sticks and iron rods were seen roaming the streets in some pockets. Around …...Read More

"Terrible Tragedies": India As 3 Indian Students Killed In Canada

Over 400,000 Indian students are studying in Canada. India on Friday described the recent murder of three Indian students in Canada as "terrible tragedies" and said its high commission in Ottawa has taken up the matter of safety of Indians with the Canadian authorities. The safety, security, and welfare of …...Read More

Ten lakhs Smart Prepaid Meter (SPM) installed in record 14 months in Bihar

March 14, 2024 05:22 am | Updated 05:22 am IST - Patna The North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) on March 13 reached the milestones of the fastest 10 lakh Smart Prepaid Meter (SPM) installation in Muzaffarpur and Motihari Circles and saturation of the first rural division. The 10 …...Read More

Succession, Happy Valley and Doctor Who among BAFTA memorable TV moment award nominees

David Beckham, Succession's Brian Cox and a 13-year-old pianist are among the unlikely rivals who will go head-to-head in a fan-voted category at this year's TV BAFTAs. The P&O Cruises memorable moment award celebrates all genres and formats, and this year's nominees include talked-about scenes from documentaries, TV dramas and …...Read More

Altercation over temple loudspeaker; cases booked

March 14, 2024 04:42 am | Updated 04:42 am IST - Mumbai An altercation between two communities in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city (previously Aurangabad), sparked by a dispute over a temple loudspeaker’s volume, allegedly led to a State transport bus being pelted with stones on Tuesday night. Although police intervened …...Read More

Bombay HC rejects applications on Centre’s Fact-Check Unit under latest IT Rules

March 14, 2024 03:22 am | Updated 03:22 am IST - MUMBAI In a setback for the petitioners in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, the Bombay High Court on March 13 refused to accept applications seeking stay on the Union government’s Fact-Check …...Read More