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10:44 PM

G-20 an example of political, economic rebalancing: EAM

Underscoring the festive ambience and celebration of India's G20 presidency across the length and breadth of the country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday described the event as "an example of political and economic rebalancing". Speaking at a Delhi heritage programme hosted by the Sabhyata Foundation in the national capital on Sunday, Jaishankar said, "The entire country celebrated our presidency of the G20. In many ways, this was an example of political and economic rebalancing, where instead of a few countries that were running the world, influencing the world or dominating the world, this has broadened out. And clearly here, the role of India was recognised."

10:25 PM

IMD issues 'Orange Alert' in NE, forecasts heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday issued an 'Orange Alert' and forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states of the northeast over the next five days. In a special bulletin, IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati issued the alert for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh for Sunday.

9:58 PM

Security staff to be reduced by one-third at DGP's Jammu residence

The security staff at the Jammu residence of Director General of Police R R Swain will be reduced by one-third as Jammu and Kashmir Police has started an internal exercise to relieve additional personnel from the security duty of protected persons, an official said. The decision to curtail the security strength at the DGP's residence was taken on the recommendation of a three-member committee constituted for the purpose, with the improvement in the overall security situation and continuous decline in terror activities in the Union Territory, the official said.

9:50 PM

Senior IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date, 26/11 hero, takes over as NIA chief

Sadanand Vasant Date, who bravely fought terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, on Sunday took over the reins of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to an official statement. Date, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre, succeeded Dinkar Gupta, who superannuated on Sunday. Before joining the NIA, Date was serving as the chief of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Maharashtra.

9:34 PM

Several leaders of Cong, Bodoland People's Front join BJP in Assam

In a boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, several leaders of the Congress and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) joined the BJP on Sunday during a programme held at the Assam State BJP headquarters in Guwahati in the presence of state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita. "Today marked a significant moment as Ananta Kumar Malo, former MLA, Kishore Bhattacharya, former APCC member, and Bhaskar Dahal, former secretary & Spokesperson of APCC, officially joined the BJP at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, Guwahati," Kalita said in a post on 'X'.

9:04 PM

Three railway officials violated MCC by attending BJP poll meeting on March 29: BJD to EC

The ruling BJD in Odisha has approached the Election Commission, alleging that three railway officials violated the model code of conduct by attending a BJP poll meeting on March 29. A delegation of the BJD led by Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, in this regard on Sunday.

8:34 PM

Registration of properties in Mumbai city rises 8% to 14,150 units this month: Report

Registration of properties in Mumbai city has gone up 8 per cent so far this month to around 14,150 units compared to March last year, reflecting strong demand, according to a report. Real estate consultant Knight Frank said the registration of properties in Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) has reached nearly 14,150 units by 6.30 pm on March 31. The number could reach 14,250-14,300 units till the closure of window on Sunday.

8:19 PM

Nepal, India to collaborate to promote Sanskrit education

Nepalese and Indian Sanskrit scholars have proposed to organise an International Sanskrit Conference every year and set up a study centre to conduct research and arrange publication of Sanskrit scriptures, especially the manuscripts found in the Himalayan nation. Adopting a five-point resolution at the end of a three-day Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conclave in Kathmandu, the participants also adopted a resolution to provide support for the development of gurukuls in Nepal with the collaboration of Maharshi Sandipani Veda Vidya Pratisthan, Ujjain, according to a press release.

7:58 PM

Minister's son booked for assault, 4 cops suspended for manhandling him

A case has been registered against the son of a Madhya Pradesh minister for allegedly assaulting a restaurant owner and his wife, an official said on Sunday. In a related matter, four cops were suspended after the accused, Abhigyan Patel, alleged that he and his friends were manhandled by policemen. Abhigyan, aged around 30, is the son of Madhya Pradesh Minister of State for Health Narendra Shivaji Patel.

7:35 PM

Only 5% looking to buy 4-wheeler may purchase EV this year: Survey

Only 5 per cent of those looking to buy a four-wheeler in the country are likely to buy an electric car this year, according to a survey. The survey, based on the response of 40,000 people from across 319 districts, also found that more than half of the "existing or prospective car owners" are willing to buy an electric car if it is available in the Rs 8-10 lakh price range.

6:45 PM

Will deliver hundreds of armoured vehicles to Ukraine: France

French Defence Minister Sbastien Lecornu said France is to deliver hundreds of armoured vehicles by the beginning of next year to Ukraine as part of a new package of military aid for the country that just entered its third year since the Russian invasion. In an interview with the French newspaper La Tribune's Sunday edition, Lecornu said that to hold such an extensive front line, the Ukrainian army needs, for example, our armoured personnel carriers. It's absolutely key for troop mobility.

6:30 PM

I-T notice to Cong on orders of Centre after electoral bonds scam bust: Varsha Gaikwad

Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad on Sunday dubbed the fresh notice from the income tax department for payment of Rs 1,823 crore a bid for extortion and an act of revenge by the Central government after the BJP's electoral bonds "scam" was exposed. "The Income Tax notice was issued on the orders of the Central government. Why didn't the I-T department serve a notice to the BJP?" Gaikwad questioned while speaking to reporters.

6:07 PM

274 contractors to face action over delay in Jal Jeevan Mission work in Latur district

A total of 274 contractors will face action over alleged delay in carrying out the work under the Jal Jeevan Mission' in Maharashtra's Latur district, an official said on Sunday. Jal Jeevan Mission is a central programme envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual tap connections to all households in rural India.

5:55 PM

ED attaches assets of kin of gangster who 'managed' crime money of Lawrence Bishnoi

Cash, bank deposits and land worth Rs 17.82 crore belonging to the family members of "gangster" Surender Singh alias Chiku have been attached as part of a money laundering investigation against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and others, the Enforcement Directorate said on Sunday. The immovable assets are located in Haryana's Narnaul and Rajasthan's Jaipur, the central agency said in a statement. It said Chiku was "managing the crime money of Lawrence Bishnoi through his gang members and acquired properties in the names of his family members and relatives".

5:44 PM

Cong will win all 5 seats in first phase of LS polls in Maharashtra: Patole

The Maha Vikas Aghadi will win all the five constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra next month, state unit president Nana Patole said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference here, Patole claimed the people are fed up with the "dictatorial" BJP government at the Centre which will be thrown out of power in elections. The opposition MVA comprises Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray, Congress, and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar).

5:31 PM

Meerut is land of revolution and revolutionaries, gave leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh: PM Modi

''Meerut is land of revolution and revolutionaries, gave leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh to nation,'' said PM Modi at poll rally.

 

5:18 PM

2024 LS election is not just for making a government but to make 'Viksit Bharat': PM

''2024 Lok Sabha election is not just for making a government but to make 'Viksit Bharat','' said PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

 

5:16 PM

When India will become third largest economy, poverty will be eradicated: Modi

''When India will become third largest economy, poverty will be eradicated, middle class will provide strength to counter,'' said PM Modi at Meerut rally.

 

5:07 PM

Some people rattled because I am taking action against corruption: PM Modi

Some people are rattled because I am taking action against corruption: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

4:58 PM

I am fighting against corruption, that is why corrupt are behind bars today: PM Modi

I am fighting against corruption, that is why the corrupt are behind bars today: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

 

4:57 PM

Corrupt person will face action: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut

Corrupt person, howsoever big, will face action: PM Modi at poll rally in UP's Meerut.

4:55 PM

Advani's life full of sacrifice, tenacity, dedication, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said former deputy prime minister L K Advani remained selflessly dedicated to national welfare and social upliftment throughout his life. Expressing happiness over the BJP patriarch being conferred with Bharat Ratna, Shah also said that Advani's life is full of sacrifice, tenacity and dedication and is an unlimited source of strength and inspiration to crores of people.

4:47 PM

Infosys to receive Rs 6,329 crore tax refund from I-T department

Infosys expects a refund of Rs 6,329 crore from the Income Tax Department, the country's second largest IT services company said. It also informed the stock exchanges about tax demand to the tune of Rs 2,763 crore, citing various assessment orders. Infosys Ltd said it has received orders from the Income Tax Department for assessment years 07-08 to 15-16, 17-18, and 18-19 during the quarter.

4:23 PM

I-T, CBI also detected Rs 45 cr kickback used in AAP Goa poll campaign: ED

The money trail of the alleged Rs 45 crore kickbacks generated from the Delhi excise policy "scam" and used for the 2022 Goa election campaign by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as claimed by the Enforcement Directorate, has also been "substantiated" by the CBI and the Income-Tax department in their separate investigations, according to documents filed in court. A wide network of Hawala operators and 'Angadiyas' are also being investigated by the ED in this case where it recently arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and claimed he and his political outfit are liable to be prosecuted in the alleged laundering of these funds.

4:05 PM

LS polls: Election officials search former Telangana CM KCR's bus

As part of poll duty, election officials on Sunday inspected the bus in which former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao was traveling during his visit to Suryapet district, about 170 km from here. Telangana will vote for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on May 13 for which the Model Code Conduct (MCC) is currently in place.

3:50 PM

BJP complains to election officials on political activities in offices of K'taka ministers, MLAs

The BJP on Sunday complained to the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, regarding the continued political activities in the offices of ministers and MLAs of the Congress government in the state. A delegation of BJP leaders led by party MLA and former Minister S Suresh Kumar have asked for Ministers and legislators to be barred from carrying out any political activity in government buildings.

3:42 PM

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP stalwart L K Advani

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence here on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X. Prime Minister Modi sat next to Advani as the President honoured the veteran leader with Bharat Ratna.

3:24 PM

Zomato gets tax demand order of Rs 23.26 crore

Zomato on Sunday said it has received a tax demand, interest, along with penalty, to the tune of Rs 23.26 crore from the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka. The online food delivery platform said it will appeal against the order before the appropriate authority.

3:07 PM

Tyranny won't work, can't keep Delhi CM behind bars for long: Sunita Kejriwal at 'INDIA' bloc rally

''Tyranny won't work and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal cannot be kept behind bars for long,'' said Sunita Kejriwal, reading out her husband's message from Enforcement Directorate custody at the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally here on Sunday. In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister. "The BJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Kejriwal. Should he resign? Is his arrest justified? He is a 'sher' (lion). They won't be able to keep him behind bars for long," she said.

2:52 PM

'An attack on democracy & the Constitution,' NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar on ED's arrest of political leaders

'This government (central government) has arrested the Delhi CM, Jharkhand CM and also put many other leaders from different states in jail,'  NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar said during the INDIA bloc 'Maha rally'. He firther remarked that 'this action is an attack on democracy and the Constitution. It is our responsibility to save it.''