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5:02 PM

India, UAE discuss leveraging success of trade pact

India and the UAE on Thursday discussed further leveraging the success of the free trade agreement between the two countries and ways to boost bilateral investments.

4:05 PM

Delhi HC upholds order for demolition of Signature View Apartments in capital

The Delhi High Court has paved the way for demolition and reconstruction of Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar area in the capital. A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the directions while upholding a single judge order and said the previous bench was right in observing that there was sufficient material before the MCD for passing the order to remove the buildings.

3:32 PM

Rahul Gandhi wants to create a mess through lies Minister of State Sanjay Seth

Reacting to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s 'vote theft' charge, Minister of State Sanjay Seth said, “It shows how desperate someone can be. The Election Commission is working as per norms. Rahul Gandhi wants to create a mess through lies and disrupt the functioning of Parliament.”

3:07 PM

SC grants anticipatory bail to Tamil Nadu MLA in abduction case

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to "Poovai" Jegan Moorthy, MLA of K V Kuppam, Tamil Nadu, in an alleged abduction case. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Mishra and Joymalya Bagchi made its June 30 order absolute and disposed of MLA's plea. The bench was hearing the appeal of Moorthy challenging a Madras High Court order dismissing his anticipatory bail plea.

2:51 PM

Social media influencer held for motorbike stunt in Mumbai

Police on Thursday arrested a social media influencer for performing a stunt on a motorbike in Mumbai's Andheri area, an official said. The influencer, identified as Ansh Vikas Chopra, was later released, the official from Versova police station said. Chopra has posted multiple reels on Instagram in which he is seen performing stunts on a motorbike.

1:59 PM

We all need to fight for democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday accused the Election Commission of "colluding to weaken" the electoral process. She urged people to watch Rahul Gandhi's press conference in New Delhi, stressing that the people must stand together to defend democracy and the Constitution. "I urge everybody to see his press conference. Everybody should watch his press conference, because you should understand what is happening in our country and how the ECI is colluding to destroy the electoral process to challenge democracy in our country," says Gandhi Vadra.

1:57 PM

Air India Express launches daily direct flight between Bengaluru and Bangkok

Air India Express has announced new daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok, effective from Thursday. The new service aims to provide travellers from Bengaluru and neighbouring regions convenient, non-stop connectivity to Thailand, especially, during the upcoming festive and holiday season. 

12:22 PM

Maharashtra doctors strike over registration of homeopaths with state council

Doctors across Maharashtra observed a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest the state government’s decision permitting homeopathic practitioners, who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology, to register with the state medical council. Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra president Dr Santosh Kadam said nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic doctors, including those working in private hospitals, were taking part in the protest.

12:21 PM

Stainless-steel manufacturer Mangalam Worldwide migrates to NSE mainboard

Stainless-steel manufacturer Mangalam Worldwide Ltd on Thursday transitioned from the SME platform to the mainboard of NSE. The migration involves a total of 2,97,00,674 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each fully paid up and has been carried out in compliance with NSE.

11:20 AM

Targeted deletion of votes done in Congress stronghold through planned action, alleges Rahul Gandhi

The Deletion of votes has been done in a centralised manner using software and not through individuals, claims Rahul Gandhi. 

11:11 AM

'CEC is protecting people who have destroyed Indian democracy': Rahul Gandhi

"I am going to show you... the youth of India, the people of India today proof that is black and white, absolutely clear that the chief election commissioner of India is protecting the people who have destroyed Indian democracy. I am also going to show you the method by which votes are being added and deleted and how that is done," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

11:08 AM

Someone tried to delete 6,018 votes from Karnataka's Aland: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader said that all allegations are based on proof.

11:02 AM

News update: CEC Gyanesh Kumar is protecting 'vote chors', alleges Rahul Gandhi

10:42 AM

Noida International Airport to be inaugurated on October 30: Civil aviation minister Naidu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday said the Noida International Airport will be inaugurated on October 30, with flight operations expected to commence around 45 days later.

10:40 AM

'Fasten your seatbelt': Congress posts teaser ahead of Rahul Gandhi press conference

Congress tweeted a teaser video ahead of Rahul Gandhi's much-anticipated press conference.

10:12 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to hold press conference on 'vote chori'

Last month, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that over 100,000 votes were "stolen" through manipulation in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka.

10:02 AM

Voting begins in Delhi University elections under heavy security deployment

Polling for the Delhi University Students’ Union (Dusu) elections commenced on Thursday morning under heightened security, with over 600 police personnel deployed to ensure smooth conduct. Students are casting their votes in two shifts -- from 8:30 am to 1 pm for day classes and 3 pm to 7:30 pm for evening classes.

9:17 AM

Disney suspends ‘Kimmel Live’ after host’s remarks on Kirk killing

Walt Disney Co’s ABC network has suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely following a backlash over comments the late-night host made about the killing of Republican activist Charlie Kirk.

 

The suspension, effective from Wednesday’s broadcast, was announced shortly after Nexstar Media Group Inc, which operates dozens of ABC affiliates, said it would drop the show indefinitely, calling the remarks “offensive and insensitive".