Kerala, a Congress stronghold, is crucial for the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader and potential Prime Ministerial candidate, represents Wayanad, underscoring the state's strategic importance.
The RBI reported that 97.82% of Rs 2000 banknotes have returned, with only Rs 7,755 crore still with the public. Withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023, with significant reduction in circulation since.
A massive fire erupted in a coach of the Taj Express near the Sarita Vihar Police Station, causing widespread alarm and significant disruption. The blaze broke out as the train was passing near the Sarita Vihar area, a densely populated region, adding to the immediate response required.
The Indian stock market witnessed a historic surge as the Sensex and Nifty soared to record highs just one day before the Lok Sabha election results. The Sensex surged by an astounding 2,507 points, closing at 76,469, while the Nifty climbed 733 points to settle at 23,264.
In the Sikkim Assembly elections held alongside the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by CM Prem Singh Tamang won a landslide victory, securing 31 out of 32 seats. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), led by former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, managed only one seat.
Lok Sabha Elections HIGHLIGHTS: The voting to elect representatives for the 18th Lok Sabha concluded on Saturday. Exit polls broadcast on Saturday predicted a massive win for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The world's highest polling station, Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, is set to welcome 62 voters on Saturday. Situated at an altitude of 15,256 feet, the village and polling booth have been adorned like a bride, reflecting a festive atmosphere and the region's cultural heritage.
A screenshot allegedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram story with the message "All Eyes on PoK" has been widely circulated online. However, Newschecker has verified that the image is fake, with no evidence of such a post on the Prime Minister's social media accounts.
India's real GDP rose to Rs 47.24 lakh crore in the fourth quarter of 2023-24, reflecting a 7.8% growth rate. The consistent performance throughout the year pushed the economy to USD 3.5 trillion, with aspirations to reach USD 5 trillion soon.
The Lok Sabha Secretariat is set to welcome members of the 18th Lok Sabha with a streamlined, paperless registration process. Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh is overseeing the preparations to ensure all measures are in place.
Bihar: Most fatalities were in Bhojpur, where five election duty officials succumbed. The Bihar government has started granting ex-gratia to the families of the deceased. Temperatures have exceeded 44 degrees Celsius in several areas, with Buxar recording 47.1 degrees on Thursday.
During a court hearing, the police requested custody of Revanna to further investigate the allegations and gather more evidence. The court granted the request, allowing the police six days to interrogate the accused and uncover the extent of his involvement in the case.
In the last 24 hours, severe weather in Uttar Pradesh has resulted in five deaths, including two minors. Three individuals died in Shahjahanpur when strong winds caused a temporary shed to collapse.
Sahil, hailing from Rohtak in Haryana, has been operating his syndicate from the USA alongside Himashu Bhau. According to security agencies, Sahil used fraudulent addresses and fake identity documents to obtain a passport and flee the country.
A portion of a slab from a three-storey building in Vikhroli's Kannamwar Nagar No. 1 collapsed, killing two senior citizens, Sharad Mhaslekar (75) and Suresh Madhalkar (78). The victims were declared dead upon arrival at Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital.
TIME magazine has included Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, and Tata Group in its prestigious list of 100 World's Most Influential Companies for 2024. Reliance Industries, termed 'India's Juggernaut' by TIME, marked its second appearance on the list.
Porsche crash case: The doctors, including Dr. Ajay Taware and Dr. Shrihari Halnor, allegedly swapped the juvenile driver's blood samples with those of a woman, purportedly his mother, to suggest he wasn't intoxicated during the accident.
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India's credit rating outlook from stable to positive, citing policy stability, deepening economic reforms, and high infrastructure investment as crucial drivers of sustained long-term growth. The sovereign rating remains at 'BBB-', the lowest investment grade.
In Zirakpur, Punjab, a tragic accident at the Lohgarh light point resulted in the death of 19-year-old Sahib, from Uttar Pradesh, and injuries to two others. On Tuesday night, a BMW driven by a Mohali resident collided with their motorcycle on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway.
The sharp declines in both indices signal investor concerns and potential volatility in the coming days. The downturn affected a broad range of sectors, contributing to the overall market slump.
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