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ECI terms Kharge’s comments on elections process as unwarranted

New Delhi, May 10 , 2024 : The Election Commission of India on Friday strongly criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for questioning the integrity of the electoral process, saying it is “highly undesirable” to create confusion and impediment to the conduct of smooth, free and fair election. In a five-page response, the poll panel rejected…

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Turkey could ban TikTok, X also may ‘face consequences’

Istanbul, May 10 , 2024 : Turkish authorities could block social media platform TikTok for violations, social network X may also “face consequences” for its refusal to appoint a representative in the country, Huseyin Yayman, the head of Turkey’s parliamentary commission on digital media, has said. In December 2023, TikTok vowed to update its content…

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SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1

New Delhi, May 10 , 2024 : The Supreme Court Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 in Delhi Excise Policy case. The apex court while granting the bail did not announce the conditions applied. After announcing that the interim bail has been granted, a bench comprising Justice Sanjiv…

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RPF detains suspected shooter of BJP leader’s murder in Agartala

Agartala, May 10 , 2024 :  The Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel detained 35-year-old Akash Kar at Pakur railway station in Jharkhand based on the input of Tripura police on Thursday afternoon for his alleged involvement in the shootout incident of Durga Prasanna Deb, a BJP leader, in Agartala airport area on April 30. A…

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Attempt to throttle voice: PDP’s Parra

Srinagar, May 10 , 2024 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Srinagar candidate Waheed Parra on Friday termed the notice issued to him by district election authorities over his remark that “not to treat this election less than a referendum” as an attempt to “throttle his voice”. On Wednesday notice was issued to Parra, for violation…

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As long as Modi is alive, no one can touch SC-ST-OBC’s quota: PM

Nandurbar (Maharashtra), May 10 , 2024 : Taking a dig at the Congress while addressing the “roti-kapda-makan” concerns of the underprivileged and tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured voters in this northwest Maharashtra district with “Vanchiton Ka Jo Adhikaar Hai, Modi Unka Chaukidaar Hai”. Claiming it to be one of “Modi’s guaranties”, the…

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ICG, Hindalco ink deal for manufacturing & supply of marine grade aluminium

New Delhi, May 10 , 2024 : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships on Friday here. The MoU will also provide benefits such as quarterly pricing, priority in…

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After peaceful three-phase polling, Bengal goes to fourth on May 13

Kolkata, May 10 , 2024 : After first three-phase polling for ten Lok Sabha seats in eight northern districts of West Bengal, which passed off peacefully sans spilling blood for the first time in recent decades, the state, amid allegations and counter allegations on Sandeshkhali and CAA issues, goes to the fourth phase election to…

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Flipkart introduces all-new competitive and simplified rate card policy

Kolkata, May 10 , 2024 : Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has announced an all-new simplified rate card policy aimed at revolutionising the seller experience on the platform and enabling greater settlement clarity. Key highlights of the new rate card, effective May 18, 2024, include a Simplified Rate Card Structure, Economical FBF rates offering a…

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UP: Man kills wife and daughter, arrested

Gorakhpur, May 10 , 2024 : A 40-year-old woman and her minor daughter were killed by her husband allegedly over a family dispute in the Mail area of Deoria district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Friday. Circle Officer (CO) Barhaj Aditya Kumar said that Babloo Kumar, a resident of Vishauli Mafi…

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