Record voter turnouts were seen in assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on Thursday, with Election Commission officials describing it as a “validation” of special intensive revision and special revision of electoral rolls and a sign of people’s “unflinching trust in the electoral process”. Polling surged past previous peaks – reaching all-time highs of…
MUMBAI: With the US-Iran ceasefire in West Asia looking fragile, sensex gave up part of Wednesday’s gains to close 931 points lower at 76,632 points on Thursday as foreign funds continued to lead the selloff. Investors around the world were skeptical about the continuation of the truce that was announced on Tuesday as Israel, a…
NEW DELHI: Govt has planned to design and develop an unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft for IAF, with one of the key specifications for the platform being that it should be able to carry at least 400 kg, including four passengers and stretchers.The indigenous autonomous system will also be a platform that can be…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: BJP’s politics is laced with deceit because its political character is anti-people, said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday.The former CM claimed that forged signatures were used in large numbers to get votes deleted during the recent SIR of the electoral rolls and added that despite evidence provided…
This is an AI image used for representation Gurgaon: A man was injured after the car he was driving crashed into a divider at Dhanwapur flyover on Dwarka Expressway on Wednesday night.The accident occurred around 9pm when the vehicle was travelling from Delhi towards Gurgaon. Police said the car veered off course near the flyover…
In response to the cooking fuel crisis, Patna is ramping up the supply of 5kg LPG cylinders to support at-risk communities. While officials assure residents of a steady LPG flow, reports suggest some workers are facing higher informal prices, prompting many to seek more affordable options. Meanwhile, initiatives are being launched to enhance piped natural…
Panaji: The North Goa district court on Thursday issued a notice to the state election commissioner, the returning officer and all the newly elected corporators of the city of Panaji in an election petition filed by advocate Vishnu Naik and three others seeking quashing of CCP elections on the grounds that secrecy was not maintained.“Many…
In an energetic push to encourage young voters to head to the polling booths, Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari and Chief Electoral Officer Rathan Kelkar appeared in a dance video alongside officials and interns from the collectorate.The group grooved to Ithu Ninte Vote — a track that blends rap, swag and classical moves — in…
More than 250 dogs found a fresh start after being rescued from overcrowding conditions in the UK, where the owners faced difficulties controlling their breeding practices. The RSPCA has identified a staggering 70% rise in such large-scale rescues, frequently linked to underlying problems such as mental health and financial stress affecting responsible breeding. The RSPCA…
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor’s latest social media post has piqued the interest of the movie buffs. The ‘Animal’ actor has shared a warning for the OTT platform Jio Hotstar. Actor Anil Kapoor‘s latest social media post has piqued the interest of the movie buffs. The ‘Animal’ actor has shared a warning for…