Channi’s remark on Poonch terror attack in violation of poll code, says Punjab CEO
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Tuesday said that Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi terming the Poonch terror attack, in which an IAF soldier was killed, a “poll stunt” violated the model code of conduct. The Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) has written to the Election Commission of India for further action on […]
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Four dead, 64 injured, Case of culpable homicide to be lodged
Mumbai: As many as four persons died and 64 people were injured after a hoarding collapsed in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar on Monday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that a case of “culpable homicide” will be registered against whoever is responsible for the hoarding collapse incident. The Chief Minister has also announced an ex-gratia amount of […]
PM Modi to file Lok Sabha nomination from Varanasi today, eyes third term
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to file his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seeking a third term and hoping for a record margin. Varanasi goes in for polling on June 1 in the seventh and last phase of the […]
Israel strikes 120 terror targets across Gaza as Hamas tries to regroup
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Israeli aircraft struck more than 120 Hamas targets throughout the Gaza Strip over the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday. The IDF said ground forces were battling Hamas in eastern Rafah, including on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Troops raided Hamas sites in the […]
Harmanpreet Kaur banks on Bangladesh’s similar conditions to assist India in T20 World Cup
New Delhi: After India enjoyed an outstanding preparation for this year’s tournament with a recent 5-0 rout of Bangladesh away from home, captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels Bangladesh’s similar conditions to those in India would assist Women in Blue in the T20 World Cup. The Indian team will embark on the quest for their maiden ICC […]
Salman Khan firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests sixth accused from Haryana
Mumbai (Maharashtra): The Mumbai Crime Branch made its sixth arrest in the case regarding the firing at superstar Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra. The accused, identified as Harpal Singh (37), was arrested from Haryana’s Fatehabad. He will be presented in the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) court of Mumbai. As per the police […]
Indian stocks in green for second day after heavy sell-off
New Delhi: Indian stock indices opened marginally in the green Tuesday, extending the positive momentum from the previous session closing, primarily due to fresh buying after the latest dip. At 9.19, soon after the opening bell, Sensex was at 72,979.48 points, up 203.34 points or 0.28 per cent, and Nifty was at 22,177.15 points, up […]
PM Modi offers prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi ahead of filing Lok Sabha nomination
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi before filling his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat today in Uttar Pradesh. Today also marks the auspicious day of Ganga Saptami and PM Modi participated in prayers and performed the Ganga Aarti at […]
SIA conducts raids in three south Kashmir districts in connection with probe into terror case
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out raids at multiple locations in three South Kashmir districts in connection with investigations into a terror case, officials said here. SIA sleuths carried out raids in Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts in the early hours, they said. The raids were carried out in connection with investigations […]
