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Ending all speculation of merging DPAP with Cong, Azad issues first list of party candidates

From the Bhaderwah Assembly segment, which is the hometown of Ghulam Nabi Azad, DPAP has given the mandate to Mohammad Aslam Goni.

Aug 25, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency.

Aug 25, 2024

'Har Ghar Tiranga' brought whole country together: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 113th 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, celebrated the overwhelming success of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Pura Desh Tiranga' campaigns during this year's Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 25, 2024

Telegram Founder Durov Arrested Amid Privacy Controversy

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France. Durov, who also created the social media platform VKontakte, was apprehended at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris, immediately after he disembarked from his private jet.

Aug 25, 2024

Assam minor gang-rape case: Indefinite bandh called off, locals demand arrest of two

Different organisations in Assam's Nagaon district called off their indefinite shutdown of markets in the Dhing area on Sunday because of the difficulties being faced by the locals. However, they continued their demand for immediate arrest of two accused involved in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Aug 25, 2024

CBI raids premises of RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, three others

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday conducted simultaneous raid and search operations at four places, including the residence of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in connection with the financial irregularities.

Aug 25, 2024

Bengal Police SIT submits papers to CBI on financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital

Going by a Calcutta High Court order passed on Friday directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the state-run RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of West Bengal police handed over all related papers to the central agency officials on Saturday.

Aug 24, 2024

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal's bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains of those killed in the mishap

Aug 24, 2024

In its manifesto, PDP promises to restore original status of erstwhile state of J&K

PDP advocates for diplomatic initiatives between India and Pakistan, emphasizing conflict resolution, confidence-building measures, and regional cooperation.

Aug 24, 2024

Two SSP ranks officers with same name likely to contest J&K Assembly elections on BJP Ticket

Belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, one of the officers joined the BJP within hours after his retirement case was approved.

Aug 24, 2024

Forces foil terrorists' attempt to create fear amid electioneering

A group of terrorists attacked security forces during a routine checking north Kashmir Sopore area.

Aug 24, 2024

IAF's Sarang Team Showcases India's Aviation Prowess at Egypt Airshow

The Indian Air Force's Sarang Team is participating in the inaugural Egypt International Airshow, showcasing India's aviation capabilities.

Aug 24, 2024

Bandh banned: MVA leaders mark silent sit-in protests in Maharashtra

Undeterred by the Bombay High Court order restraining the Opposition-sponsored Maharashtra bandh, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Saturday began symbolic, silent, sit-in protests all over the state to highlight the growing atrocities on women.

Aug 24, 2024

PDP, NC take lead in filing nomination papers for first phase of election

While BJP and Congress have yet to announce candidates for the first phase of Assembly elections, nominees of NC, PDP, and Apni Party started filing nomination papers.

Aug 24, 2024

Special App launched in J&K to check credentials of candidates contesting elections

ECI launches several mobile apps, including cVIGIL, Know Your Candidate, Suvidha, and Voter Helpline App.

Aug 24, 2024