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BJP Names Candidates For 3 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi/Chandigarh

The BJP on Wednesday named candidates for three more Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, including former minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi from Ferozepur.

Manish Sisodia's Judicial Custody Extended Till May 21 In Delhi Liquor Scam

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case being probed by the ED till May 21.

4 Madhya Pradesh Booths To See Repolling After Bus With EVMs Catches Fire

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, Betul, Madhya Pradesh

The EC on Wednesday ordered repolling at four booths in Madhya Pradesh's Betul Lok Sabha seat on May 10 after electronic voting machines were damaged when a bus ferrying them and polling personnel post-voting caught fire, an official said.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer Arrives In India On Official Visit Amid Strained Ties

Asian News International | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

Amid a diplomatic standoff, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries.

PM, Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani Shaping India Into Economic Superpower: Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

India is poised to become a 21st-century economic powerhouse, offering an alternative to China for investors, with PM Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani playing a key role, a CNN report has said.

Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Kulgam

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, Srinagar

A fresh exchange of fire between a terrorist and security forces took place on Wednesday near the site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district where two ultras were killed in an encounter the previous day.

Watch: Delhi Cop Catches Thief Red-Handed As He Tries To Steal Biker's Wallet

Edited by Ritu Singh | Wednesday May 08, 2024

The incident, captured on camera, shows a young boy attempting to steal the biker's wallet under the pretext of helping him start his vehicle.

Woman Orders Paneer Sandwich, Gets Chicken Instead, Sues For 50 Lakhs

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 08, 2024

A woman wanted to satiate her food cravings and ordered a Paneer Tikka sandwich from an eatery through a food-delivery app.

India Supports A Homeland For Palestinians Eventually: S Jaishankar

Asian News International | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

Referring to the conflict in the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that eventually, India supports a homeland for the Palestinians and is public about its stand.

Top Medical Body Revises Dietary Guidelines For Nutrition, Obesity, Diabetes

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

ICMR and National Institute of Nutrition have released a set of 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address rising risk of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.

BSP Chief's Action Against Nephew Sparks Mayawati-Akhilesh Yadav Slugfest

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

The decades-old rivalry between the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, on the backburner for long, has flared up again after Mayawati's disciplinary measures against "political heir" Akash Anand.

BJP's Controversial Post Taken Down By X After Election Commission Notice

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, New Delhi

Social media platform 'X' has taken down an animated video shared by the Karnataka unit of the BJP related to the row over reservation for the Muslim community after an Election Commission direction.

How A WhatsApp Group On Stock Tips Scammed Businessman Of Rs 1.88 Crore

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, Thane, Maharashtra

A 48-year-old businessman - a coaching class owner in Maharashtra's Thane district - was cheated of more than Rs 1.88 crore in a share trading scam that started with the membership of a WhatsApp group, police said today.

Karnataka Minister Rejects CBI Probe In Cases Against Prajwal Revanna

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday turned down former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's demand for a CBI probe into the sexual harassment case against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna.

Danish Ambassador Flags "Green And Trashy" Area Near Embassy, Delhi Civic Body Takes Action

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Wednesday May 08, 2024

After the area was cleaned by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC, Mr Svane said that he is thankful to the "heroes" of the civic body for the quick service.