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Poll panel chief says Modi’s simultaneous polls desirable goal, but possible only in 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora dismisses tampering allegations, says it's a national pastime to blame the EVM.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expands cabinet with 23 ministers, including 17 first timers

The council of ministers were finalised by Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and state Congress leaders after discussions with party chief Rahul Gandhi.

PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking quashing of govt’s surveillance order

The public interest litigation calls for the home affairs ministry's blanket surveillance order be tested against the fundamental right to privacy.

Muzaffarnagar riots accused found dead, son alleges murder

Sodan Singh's body was found hanging from the ceiling of a room in Sikhda village in Muzaffarnagar. Singh was an accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

Middle-aged women stopped from entering Sabarimala temple more than 2 months after SC order

Middle-aged women stopped from entering Sabarimala temple more than 2 months after SC's order

Supreme Court denies urgent hearing of BJP plea to carry out ‘rath yatra’ in Bengal

BJP's rath yatra was scheduled on December 21 but was cancelled after the Calcutta HC denied permission on grounds that it might cause communal tension.

Village at centre of Bhima-Koregaon violence is peaceful, but uneasy

Since clashes over a piece of history involving Dalits and Marathas, the village of Vadhu Budruk has lived under constant police presence. 

A corner of Pune is fast turning into the Kota for CAs, with a turnover in crores

Indulal Complex and Prestige Point have become a coaching hub for aspiring chartered accountants, with 15 coaching centres hosting thousands of students.

PM Modi releases Rs 100 commemorative coin to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Rs 100 coin was released a day before Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 94th birth anniversary.

A well-planned and efficient Delhi Metro: Tracing 16-year journey of capital’s lifeline

Metro, launched by Vajpayee in 2002, is now world’s 3rd largest rapid transit system, setting global standards for cleanliness & sustainability.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?