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Jharkhand polls 2024: Over 28% candidates have criminal cases against them

Affidavits from candidates contesting in Phase 2 of the Jharkhand elections reveal that 12 candidates face cases related to crimes against women, with one candidate disclosing charges of rape

Dominica to honour PM Modi with highest award at India-CARICOM Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the 'Dominica Award of Honour' in recognition of his role during the Covid-19 pandemic

Wayanad sees low turnout of 64.72% in Priyanka Gandhi's debut contest

Wayanad by-election records a voter turnout of 64.72%, the lowest since its inception in 2009, as Priyanka Gandhi faces CPI and BJP in her debut contest

CCI seeks SC intervention to streamline Amazon, Flipkart antitrust cases

As multiple high court cases delay its probe, the CCI now considers a Supreme Court petition to merge antitrust cases against Amazon, Flipkart, and certain other platform sellers

Over 115,000 users left X as Trump wins 2024 polls; Bluesky gains traction

After Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, X saw its largest US user exodus since Elon Musk's 2022 takeover. British news outlet The Guardian said it will no longer post from its X accounts

Here's why the Guardian quit Musk's X after US presidential elections

The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it would stop posting from its official editorial accounts on the platform

Muslim quota not possible, SC/ST/OBC reservation won't be altered: Shah

Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections, Home Minister Amit Shah speaks on Muslim quota, Article 370, and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition

Stubble burning in Punjab: CAQM issues show cause notice to officials

The notice sought an explanation from the officials as to why stubble-burning cases were on the rise and why the CAQM's orders to reduce air pollution had not been adhered to

Muslim quota row in Karnataka: Why the 4% proposal sparked political debate

The alleged proposal to grant a 4 per cent quota for Muslims in Karnataka's public works contracts has sparked political debate, with strong reactions from both the government and the opposition

SC slams 'bulldozer justice': Warns executive against acting as judge

The Supreme Court asserts that executive actions cannot override the judiciary, emphasising that arbitrary bulldozer demolitions without trial violate legal rights and constitutional principles

How Gen Zs, millennials are funding dream weddings for social media 'likes'

Gen Z and millennials are reshaping the wedding industry, financing unique, lavish ceremonies through personal loans to capture social media-worthy moments and avoid family financial burden

Supreme Court to rule on 'bulldozer justice' today: what's been said so far

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict today on framing guidelines to prevent punitive 'bulldozer justice' demolitions. The court has raised concerns over extrajudicial actions by authorities

Reliance Retail shuts down Centro locations to focus on in-house brands

Reliance Retail is temporarily closing its Centro stores to revamp the format, shifting focus to its own brands and shop-in-shop models, with several outlets set to close this month

Toxic emissions from Okhla waste plant put millions at health risk: Report

An investigation by The New York Times reveals Delhi's Okhla waste-to-energy plant emits high levels of toxins like cadmium and arsenic, with illegal ash dumping in residential areas

Cruise ship firm's offer to Americans: A 4-yr getaway after Trump win

Following Donald Trump's 2024 election win, Villa Vie Residences unveils a luxury "Skip Forward" cruise, offering Americans a four-year global voyage for $40K annually, or $159K upfront

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Check date, time for first phase of polling

Jharkhand Assembly polls 2024: Out of the state's 26 million registered voters, 13.7 million are eligible to vote in the first phase of the Assembly elections

SC issues notice on petition for age checks at bars and liquor stores

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre in response to a petition calling for mandatory age verification at liquor outlets to prevent underage drinking and accidents

'Congress wants civil war in India': Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Kharge

Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the opposition party of attempting to incite a civil war in India, fueling unrest and division in the country

Bhartia family, Goldman Sachs in talks for 40% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages

The Bhartia family and Goldman Sachs aim to co-invest in a 40 per cent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, backing an SPV with around Rs 3,000-Rs 3,500 crore in funding

Centre freezes 450,000 'mule' bank accounts used in cyber fraud schemes

The Citizen Financial Cyber Frauds System found 40,000 mule accounts in SBI, 10,000 in PNB, 7,000 in Canara, 6,000 in Kotak Mahindra, and 5,000 in Airtel Payments Bank