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ED conducts raids at premises linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

Locations in Ludhiana and some others places are being covered by the agency officials

Torch rally in Manipur to protest recent bomb attack that killed children

Thousands carrying torches began the rally around 7 pm on Thursday, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the April 7 blast in Bishnupur district that claimed lives of two children

I-T searches at TMC MLA's properties in Kolkata ahead of Bengal polls

Simultaneous searches began at his house on Manoharpukur Road and his election office around 6 am

Blast at Vedanta plant linked to excessive fuel, negligence: Initial probe

The initial probe also points to 'lapses in upkeep and negligent operation' at the power plant, officials said

Akasa Air aircraft returns to bay after contact by another airline's plane

Akasa's aircraft was stationary when SpiceJet's aircraft made contact with it

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning

SDRF funds used to buy Thar Jeeps in Odisha, audit flags irregularities

Audit flags diversion of SDRF funds for vehicle purchase, illegal royalty deposits and massive pension overpayments, pointing to serious financial control lapses in Odisha

No discrimination against any state under women quota Bills, says PM

PM Modi and HM Shah defend women's quota amendments in Lok Sabha, reject Opposition claims of bias against southern states and warn against blocking the legislation

SC plea seeks to declare forced religious conversion as 'terrorist act'

It was filed in the backdrop of charges of sexual harassment and allegations of forced religious conversion levelled by eight female employees at TCS' office in Nashik

PM allays delimitation fears, says 'no injustice' will be done to any state

As Parliament debates women's reservation, PM Modi says those opposing the bill will pay a long-term price, urging all parties to support greater role for women in policymaking

Uttar Pradesh govt unveils ₹2,900 crore blueprint for smaller towns

Uttar Pradesh plans ₹2,900 crore push to upgrade smaller towns with smart infrastructure, aiming for balanced urban growth and improved ease of living

SC dismisses plea against transfer of EC officers in poll-bound West Bengal

The bench passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order dated March 31

Lok Sabha's strength to expand to 815 seats, 272 for women: Meghwal

Meghwal also said that there will be reservation for women belonging to SC and ST categories within the women's quota in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

Conflict cannot resolve global tensions: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine

Modi emphasised need for reform of global institutions, stating that it is essential to effectively address growing int'l challenges and reiterated that eliminating terrorism remains global commitment

BJP president Nitin Nabin, 15 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Of the 16 MPs, eight are from the BJP and three from its allies; the other five MPs belong to Congress

SC rejects pleas of Anil Ambani challenging Bombay HC order in fraud case

The bench requested the single judge bench to expeditiously decide Ambani's plea against the show cause notices issued by three banks

Women quota law: Voting on 3 Bills in LS to be held at 4 PM on Friday

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said there would be a debate of around 15-18 hours on the bills as voting would take place on 4 PM on Friday

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns

As the govt considers increasing Lok Sabha seats, concerns are rising in southern states that a population-based delimitation could reduce their share and alter India's federal balance

SC rejects plea on guidelines for Ashoka Chakra display on national flag

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi told the petitioner, who appeared in person, to do something constructive for society

PM Modi to address Lok Sabha at 3 pm today as key Bills introduced

The opposition has raised concerns over the proposed changes, particularly the plan to redraw constituencies and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from the current 543 to a maximum of 850