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The top court underscored the importance of voter satisfaction and trust in the electoral system and told petitioners, who sought its direction to go back to using ballot papers, not to suspect the efficacy of the EVMs.

SC reserves verdict, says don’t doubt EVMs

Poll panel informed the top court that allegations of EVMs showing one extra vote during a mock poll in Kasaragod (Kerala) were false

19 Apr 2024 12:46 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Silchar, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Withdrawal of CAA-NRC Tops TMC Manifesto

Banerjee has vowed not to implement the CAA in West Bengal

18 Apr 2024 1:26 AM

Amit Shah Vows Swift Elimination of Naxals, Cites Recent Successes

Union Home Minister pledges continued crackdown on Naxalism, highlighting recent operations and gains against Maoist insurgents

18 Apr 2024 1:23 AM

Ritual of 'Surya Tilak' being performed on the idol of 'Ram Lalla' on the occasion of 'Ram Navami', at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI)

‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla at Ayodhya

Ecstatic Modi wishes that Surya Tilak may bring energy into people’s lives

18 Apr 2024 1:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in Nalbari district, Assam, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

BJP Achieved Growth in 10 Years: Modi

The PM went on saying that north-east, which was given only problems by Congress, has been transformed by BJP into a source of possibilities

18 Apr 2024 12:31 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav during a joint press conference, ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in Ghaziabad, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

BJP will be limited to 150 seats: Rahul

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul claimed the electoral bonds scheme was the “biggest extortion scheme”

18 Apr 2024 12:26 AM

During the hearing, advocate Nizam Pasha, representing the petitioner organisation, said that in Madhya Pradesh there was an incident of alleged mob lynching but the FIR was registered for cow slaughter against the victims. (AFP)

SC seeks report on steps against mob lynching

The top court was hearing on Tuesday a plea filed by the National Federation of Indian Women, an organisation linked to the CPI

17 Apr 2024 1:39 AM

Security personnel during an encounter with Naxalites, in Kanker district, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. At least 29 Naxalites were killed by the security forces, and three security personnel suffered injuries, according to police. (PTI Photo)

29 Naxals killed in Bastar encounter

The joint search party came under attack by Naxals near the forested village of Happatola at around 2 pm on Tuesday

17 Apr 2024 1:08 AM

Tensions escalate as PM Modi accuses TMC of hindering Ram Navami celebrations and patronizing infiltration, while CM Mamata Banerjee warns against BJP's alleged provocations and electoral strategies. (PTI)

PM Modi Accuses TMC of Opposing Ram Navami, Supporting Infiltration

Modi took Banerjee head on over the Ram Navami celebration after the TMC chief cautioned people of the possibility of a “riot”

17 Apr 2024 1:08 AM

SC Upholds Sanctity of EVM Voting, Dismisses Pleas for Full VVPAT Verification

The bench directed the ECI to apprise it of each and every detail from point A to Z on the EVMs

17 Apr 2024 12:51 AM

The ECI said the crackdown will continue to be strict and non-stop.

ECI seized Rs 100 cr daily since March 1, Rs 4,650 cr seized so far

In comparison, the total seizure was Rs 3,475 crore during the entire Lok Sabha election campaign 2019

16 Apr 2024 2:16 AM

A young woman rushes for shelter during rain, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Above-normal rain this monsoon: IMD

The period till June, however, is anticipated to witness a significantly high number of heat wave days

16 Apr 2024 1:55 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with students during a visit to the Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo)

Our freedom is not to be slaves of RSS: Rahul

Rahul said if the Congress came to power at the Centre, the development of Nilambur railway station would become a reality

16 Apr 2024 1:50 AM

Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah holds a sword during a public rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Will Not Allow Manipur to Break, Says Shah as Women Block Roads

The state is scheduled to go for the polls in two phases in the coming Lok Sabha elections

16 Apr 2024 1:45 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, at Ambasamudram, in Tirunelveli district, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

TN will create history in LS polls: PM Modi

Earlier on Monday, while campaigning in Kerala, Modi tore into ruling CPM, accusing the Marxists of “embezzling crores of rupees”

16 Apr 2024 1:42 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being garlanded by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Santosh Pandey candidate of Rajnandgaon, during a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Khairagarh district, Sunday, April,14, 2024. (PTI Photo )

ONOE, Naxalism eradication in Modi’s 3rd term as PM, says Amit Shah

Home minister says BJP never allow reservation to end: Amit Shah

15 Apr 2024 12:48 AM

PM Modi offers garland to Brahmashree Narayana Guru. (Image by Arrangement)

PM Modi's Mangaluru Roadshow Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit rallies BJP supporters in coastal Karnataka

15 Apr 2024 12:18 AM

Tipu’s carpenter and his European quest

The book takes reader into another era, complete with sights, sounds, smells and emotions

14 Apr 2024 9:01 PM

The cover page of Being Muslim in Hindu India

‘Muslim question’ sheer propaganda, there is no promised land

'The book is worthy of reflection by all modern Indians, the country’s civil society as a whole'

14 Apr 2024 8:57 PM

Not long ago, democracy was almost snuffed out in Dhaka

The book traces the history of Bengal from ancient times to the birth and progress of Bangladesh

14 Apr 2024 8:49 PM

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