In Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, an SUV allegedly part of BJP candidate Karan Bhushan Singh's convoy struck and killed two cousins and injured a woman. The accident occurred near a school, with Rehan Khan (17) and Shehzad Khan (20) dying on the spot.
Bihar: In Jamui district, a typo in an official order from the District Education Office led to widespread amusement and criticism. Following a May 22 inspection, the DEO ordered a one-day salary cut for 16 education workers due to "bed performance," a mistake meant to indicate "bad performance."
According to the IMD, temperatures across Delhi NCR varied from 45.2 degrees Celsius to 49.1 degrees Celsius, with Mungeshpur's reading being an outlier. The department suggested that this discrepancy could be due to a sensor error or a local factor affecting the reading.
The number of political parties contesting Lok Sabha elections has surged by 104% from 2009 to 2024, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). In 2024, 751 political parties are participating, compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that West Bengal has commenced granting citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. This marks the beginning of the process, with the first set of certificates issued by the state's Empowered Committee.
In the national capital, the blistering heat pushed the city's peak power demand to an unprecedented high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi.
Andhra Pradesh has been a challenging terrain for national parties due to strong regional sentiments favoring local parties. In 2019, the YSR Congress Party dominated, winning 22 out of 25 seats, while the BJP and INC failed to secure any seats.
A viral video shows a 10-foot-long crocodile trying to climb a railing in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The crocodile had emerged from a nearby canal, causing alarm among locals, and attempted to jump into the Ganga river but fell back. The video’s authenticity and timing are unverified.
The ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Kerala are pivotal for both the Indian National Congress (INC) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Prime Ministerial candidate from the Congress, represents Wayanad, underscoring Kerala's strategic importance for the party.
Cloudy skies and a significant temperature drop have brought relief to Pune, with maximum temperatures recently falling to around 30-31 °C, down from the usual 38-41 °C. Anupam Kashyapi, former head of weather forecasting at the IMD, attributes this cool spell to a moisture influx from Cyclone Remal.
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has initiated a comprehensive probe by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) into the registration and oversight of private nursing homes in the capital. This move follows a tragic fire at a neonatal hospital in east Delhi, claiming the lives of six newborns.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a 63.37% voter turnout for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections held on May 25 across 58 constituencies. The turnout included 61.95% male, 64.95% female, and 18.67% third gender voters.
Naresh Kumar's extended tenure is indicative of the ongoing administrative strategies employed by the Centre in Delhi. The decision to extend his tenure further underscores the central government's confidence in his leadership amidst the political dynamics in the capital.
The LIC's move comes after a proposal to introduce composite insurance companies, allowing life insurers to offer hospitalisation and indemnity coverage, pending an amendment to the Insurance Act.
The decision came after a hearing on the case, which has garnered significant media attention. Details on the evidence presented and the arguments made during the hearing have not yet been disclosed.
PM Modi will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from May 30 to June 1, marking the end of his Lok Sabha election campaign. He will meditate at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same site where Swami Vivekananda meditated, highlighting its spiritual significance.
The markets witnessed significant volatility, reflecting investor caution after a series of record-setting sessions. Analysts attribute the downturn to profit booking and global economic uncertainties impacting investor sentiment.
The CBI and ED opposed the bail plea, citing concerns about potential tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses. They presented detailed arguments outlining Kavitha's alleged role in the excise policy case, stressing the need for her continued custody to ensure a fair investigation.
Hyderabad Police reported a bomb threat targeting Praja Bhavan, formerly known as Pragati Bhavan, in Begumpet, Hyderabad. The area was cordoned off, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed for a thorough investigation.
A special CBI court in Bhopal has sentenced 11 individuals to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined them Rs 10,000 each for their roles in the decade-old Vyapam scam, now referred to as the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) case.
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