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Heatwave In 4 States Going To Polls On Friday, Experts Fear Drop In Turnout

Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Rohit Paul | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

As the BJP eyes a third consecutive term and the INDIA bloc tries its best to stop it from doing so, parties and voters are not only having to contend with rising political temperatures but also a heatwave sweeping many states.

After "Mangalsutra", PM's "No Hanuman Chalisa" Allegation Against Congress

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Tonk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after accusing the Congress of planing to redistribute the country's wealth in favour of "imposters", said even listening to Hanuman Chalisa has become a crime under the Congress.

With Rs 5,785 Crore Assets, This Lok Sabha Contestant Is Wealthiest So Far

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Amaravati

TDP's candidate for Guntur Lok Sabha seat P Chandra Sekhar has captured headlines after he declared his family assets - both movable and immovable - at Rs 5,785 crore, in his election affidavit.

78-Year-Old Man Swimming From Sri Lanka To Tamil Nadu Dies Mid-Race

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Chennai

A 78-year-old man died of a heart attack as he swam in a relay race from Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi.

Man Replaces Broken Nexon Mirror With A Pink Plastic One In Peak "<i>Jugaad</i>"

Man Replaces Broken Nexon Mirror With A Pink Plastic One In Peak "Jugaad"

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

We have often seen Indians opting for cheaper alternatives to original items, widely known as "jugaad". It's all about finding clever shortcuts and makeshift solutions to get things done.

"In Next 5 Years, PM Modi Guarantees That...": Railway Minister

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that in the next five years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi guarantees that almost any passenger who wants to travel can easily get a confirmed ticket.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Ex Speaker Meira Kumar's Son vs BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad In Patna Sahib

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress on Tuesday fielded Anshul Avijit, the son of former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, as its candidate for the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat.

Congress Manifesto Making BJP Jealous, Claims P Chidambaram

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Shimla

The senior Congress leader emphasised that his party's manifesto has recognised that there is social and economic inequality and aims to bring justice to every section of society "irrespective of religion."

Ban On MDH, Everest Masala: India Seeks Details From Singapore, Hong Kong Food Regulators

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

India, the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong, which has banned certain spices of Indian brands MDH and Everest.

"Vote For BJP, Mamata Banerjee's Goons Will Be Hung Upside Down": Amit Shah

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Kolkata

The Congress and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee do not have the guts to touch the Citizenship Amendment Act, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said today, assuring that all Hindu refugees will get citizenship under the new law.

"Very Sorry": Siddaramaiah To Father Of 23-Year-Old Murdered Karnataka Student

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Hubballi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday spoke to father of slain student Neha Hiremath over phone and said "sorry" over his daughter's killing, and assured that "we will be on your side".

Bengaluru To Witness Zero Shadow Day Tomorrow. What It Means

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

Bengaluru residents are in for a celestial treat. They will witness a rare phenomenon called 'Zero Shadow Day' on Wednesday.

Even Listening To <i>Hanuman Chalisa</i> Becomes Crime Under Congress: PM Modi

Even Listening To Hanuman Chalisa Becomes Crime Under Congress: PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Jaipur

PM Narendra Modi today sharpened his attack on the Congress, saying it is difficult to follow one's faith under the party and again accused it of hatching a deep conspiracy to snatch people's wealth and distribute it among "select" people.

Court Declines To Suspend Ex Top Cop's Prison Sentence In Sexual Abuse Case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Chennai

The Madras High Court on Tuesday declined to suspend a three year prison term imposed on former Tamil Nadu special DGP Rajesh Das in a sexual harassment case.

Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha To Stay In Jail, Custody Extended By 14 Days

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal case: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS lawmaker K Kavitha - both arrested last month in the alleged liquor policy scam case - have been sent to extended judicial custody for 14 days.