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LS Poll: Haryana witnesses 31% voting by noon

Haryana: BJP, Congress confident of victory ahead of ballot counting

A day ahead of the counting of ballots in the polling for the 90-member Haryana Assembly elections conducted in a single phase on October 5, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as its principal opposition Congress sounded confident of their respective victories.

Oct 7, 2024

New India-UAE bilateral treaty to ensure continuity of investment protection: Centre

India-UAE Investment Treaty: A New Era of Economic Cooperation

India and the UAE have enforced a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to ensure investment protection. The UAE is a significant contributor to India's FDI, and India has also made substantial investments in the UAE.

Oct 7, 2024

Land-for-job scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, sons

In a major relief to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his two sons, a court here on Monday granted them bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land-for-job scam.

Oct 7, 2024

Rs 2,000 crore WazirX hack: Govt probe on as millions of users seek refunds

WazirX's $234M Cyber Heist: A Deep Dive into the Aftermath

The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has been hit by a colossal cyber theft, with losses amounting to a staggering Rs 2,000 crore (approximately $234 million). The incident, which transpired in July 2024, has left millions of users in a state of limbo as they anxiously await the refund of their digital assets.

Oct 7, 2024

Maldives President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Oct 7, 2024

One killed in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection in Tripura

At least one person was killed and 17, including 15 cops were injured, in northern Tripura's Kadamtala, where police opened fire in the air and resorted to lathi charge to disperse the mob after two religious communities clashed over the collection of Durga Puja donations, officials said on Monday.

Oct 7, 2024

Arrangements in place for counting of J&K votes on Tuesday

Arrangements in place for counting of Votes in J&K on Tuesday

A day before the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir, all procedural formalities have been completed to ensure smooth, fair and flawless counting of votes on Tuesday, said officials here, adding that security has been enhanced.

Oct 7, 2024

Jharkhand train accident: CM Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over 'mismanagement'

Alert loco pilot averts train from major accident in UP's Raebareli

Eyewitnesses said that had the speed of the train been higher then it could have derailed.

Oct 7, 2024

Iran resumes flights after short pause; Over 900 Australians leave Lebanon

Iran launched approximately 180 missiles at Israel last week, saying the action was in retaliation for the assassination of key "resistance" figures, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Oct 7, 2024

CM Yogi unveils MahaKumbh-2025 logo, launches website & app

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled the logo for the MahaKumbh-2025 and launched its website and app in Prayagraj.

Oct 7, 2024

CM Adityanath announces complete ban on meat & alcohol during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

During the Mahakumbh 2025, the sale of meat and alcohol will be prohibited within the limits of Prayagraj.

Oct 7, 2024

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 on Monday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0, a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, in New Delhi on Monday.

Oct 6, 2024

Questioning reliability of Exit Polls: A closer look at their history of inaccuracy in elections

As the Haryana and J&K Assembly elections draw to a close, survey agencies are back in action with their Exit Polls. However, one must question why these pollsters should be trusted, especially given the numerous instances of significant inaccuracies in their projections in the past.

Oct 6, 2024

Chennaities enthralled at IAF airshow, the first in South India

IAF's Spectacular Airshow Captivates Chennai

The city of Chennai recently played host to a spectacular display of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) aerobatic prowess. The event, held on October 6, 2024, marked the first time the IAF conducted an airshow in South India, and the third time it has been held outside the national capital.

Oct 6, 2024

Seven of family charred to death in Mumbai grocery shop fire

At least seven members of a single-family burned in their sleep when a major fire broke out in a grocery shop-cum-residence in Mumbai's Chembur suburb, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Sunday.

Oct 6, 2024