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Iltija Mufti among 279 candidates to file nominations for first-phase of Assembly polls in J&K

Only three candidates filed papers for the Srigufwara-Bijbehara Assembly segment where Iltija Mufti is contesting elections. The scrutiny of nomination papers is to be held on 28 August.

Aug 28, 2024

BJP releases third list of 29 candidates for J&K Assembly polls

The BJP on Tuesday released the third list of 29 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Aug 27, 2024

Shivaji statue collapse: No one should play politics on this issue, says Fadnavis

Amid a raging controversy over the collapse of the 28-foot Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday took a swipe at the Opposition saying that no one should play politics on the issue.

Aug 27, 2024

Remove Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, take back KIADB land: BJP

Karnataka BJP on Tuesday demanded the removal of Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge from the Cabinet in connection with alleged illegal land allotment to Kharge's family by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB).

Aug 27, 2024

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during polls: J&K BJP

The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that the National Conference (NC) and the Congress use foreign powers to influence social media and alter the election results.

Aug 27, 2024

Countdown for CM's resignation has begun: K'taka BJP chief Vijayendra

The countdown for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation has begun, stated BY Vijayendra

Aug 27, 2024

Chhatrapati's statue crash: Royal kin red-flagged; PWD warning to Navy ignored

Assistant Engineer Malvan Division had shot off a warning letter to the Indian Navy's Area Coastal Security Officer Commander Abhishek Karbhari on the precarious condition of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue which crashed on August 26 in the Fort Rajkot at Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

Aug 27, 2024

Love jihad: BJP worker arrested in Udupi abduction-rape case [details]

Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested a BJP worker in connection with the alleged 'love jihad' case in Udupi district.

Aug 27, 2024

SC grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in Delhi excise policy case

In a big relief to BRS leader K. Kavitha, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted her bail in connection with the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

Aug 27, 2024

Uber fined $324 million by Dutch DPA over data transfer breach of European cab drivers

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Monday imposed a hefty fine of 290 million euros ($324 million) on ride-hailing platform Uber over data transfer breach of European taxi drivers.

Aug 27, 2024

Centre Slashes Public Grievance Redressal Timeline from 30 to 21 Days

The Indian government has issued comprehensive guidelines to reduce the timeline for public grievance redressal to 21 days from the previous 30 days. This development was announced on August 27, 2024, and is expected to bring about a significant change in the way public grievances are handled in the country.

Aug 27, 2024

RG Kar scam: ED to enter investigation by filing ECIR on Principal Sandip Ghosh

More trouble seems to be brewing for the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also entering the scene by filing an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) regarding financial irregularities there during his tenure.

Aug 27, 2024

Finally NC-Congress stitch alliance for Assembly elections in J&K

The National Conference will field candidates on 51 seats, and Congress on 32 constituencies. There will be a friendly contest on five seats while two assembly segments will be allocated to the coalition partners.

Aug 27, 2024

Three members of a family washed away after devastating cloudburst in J&K's Ramban district

Cloudburst hit parts of the Ramban district of J&K. School buildings and private property were damaged. Rescue operations were halted due to heavy rainfall.

Aug 27, 2024

Dy CM Shivakumar responsible for special treatment to Darshan in jail, says K'taka LoP

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka BJP on Monday accused Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of giving special privileges to actor Darshan in the jail.

Aug 26, 2024