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Central Forces To Remain In Andhra Even After June 4, Directs Poll Body

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission on Thursday directed the Union home ministry to retain 25 companies of central forces in Andhra Pradesh even after counting of votes on June 4 following post-poll violence in the state.

Bengal Monthly Per Capita Expenditure Lower Than Northeast States: Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Kolkata

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday accused the Trinamool Congress government of bringing shame to West Bengal through industrial and societal degradation, and corruption.

Telangana Health Official Taken Into Custody Over Sexual Harassment Complaints

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Hyderabad

A health official in Kamareddy district of Telangana was taken into custody after several cases were registered against him over alleged sexual harassment of women medical officers, police said on Thursday.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Will BJP Be Able To Sustain Its Surge In Uttar Pradesh: NDTV Battleground

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 16, 2024, Varanasi

The battle for Uttar Pradesh -- which sends the maximum number of members to the Lok Sabha -- could turn out to be an existential issue for the Congress and Mayawati.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Nomination Of Independent Candidate From UP's Gorakhpur Cancelled

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Gorakhpur (UP)

The nomination of independent candidate Rajan Yadav alias Arthi Baba has been cancelled from the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat.

Worker Killed, Several Injured In Explosion At Fireworks Unit In Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Chennai

A 45-year-old worker was killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Salem district on Thursday, and a number of others were injured.

6 Of Family Killed Over Land Dispute In UP's Sitapur: Police

Asian News International | Thursday May 16, 2024, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

At least six members of a family were killed over land dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, police said.

"Arvind Kejriwal Shattered Anna Hazare's Hopes, Sided With Corrupt": Yogi Adityanath

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Banda (UP)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attacked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that the Delhi CM has lost his mind after going to jail.

Congress Follows Mahatma Gandhi, Who Said 'Hey Ram' Before Dying: Priyanka Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Raebareli

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said her party follows the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, who uttered "Hey Ram" before dying, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was wrong in accusing it of being anti-religion.

Man Behind Mumbai Billboard That Collapsed Arrested From Udaipur

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 16, 2024, New Delhi

Bhavesh Bhinde, a businessman whose company was responsible for installing the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, was arrested from Rajasthan's Udaipur today.

"Congress Fielded Lawyers Against Ram Temple Construction": Union Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Bilaspur (HP)

Hitting out at the Congress, Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday claimed it had deputed a battery of lawyers to ensure that the Ram temple in Ayodhya could not be constructed.

Case Filed Against Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Over Swati Maliwal's Allegations

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday May 16, 2024, New Delhi

AAP leader Swati Maliwal - at the centre of a harassment row involving party boss Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar - has submitted a statement to Delhi Police, after four days of silence over an incident that has triggered a furious political row.

Contempt Case Initiated Against Lawyer For "Personal Attack" On Judges

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi High Court has initiated a criminal contempt case against a lawyer for making "personal attack" on judges and posting contemptuous comments in the chat box of the virtual platform being used for holding hybrid hearing earlier this month.

"Confused": Sitaram Yechury On Mamata Banerjee's Remarks On INDIA Bloc

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2024, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks that she would provide "outside support" to the Opposition bloc should it come to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections are highly confusing and contradictory, CPI-M General Secr

"Whether I Go Back To Jail Or Not...": Arvind Kejriwal In Amritsar

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Chandigarh/Amritsar

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged people to vote for AAP if they don't want him to return to jail.