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Karnataka bypolls: Over 61 pc voter turnout recorded in 3 Assembly seats

Bengaluru: The by-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday recorded a remarkable turnout of 61.81 per cent, according to the Election Commission’s data. The poll panel reported a voter…
No decision on 4 pc minority reservation in contracts: Karnataka CM

Bengaluru: Reacting to the reservation of Muslims in contracts, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Wednesday, November 13 that no decision has been taken on giving reservations to Muslims in awarding contracts…

Wayanad bypoll: Landslide survivors cast votes amid grief, tears

Wayanad: Tears, hugs, and emotional scenes were witnessed at the polling stations set up for Wayanad landslide survivors, who gathered to cast their votes in the Lok Sabha bypoll for the hill…
IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to Bali following volcanic eruption

New Delhi: IndiGo and Air India on Wednesday, November 13, cancelled their flights to Bali due to ash clouds from a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island. The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki…
Parliamentary panel to hear officials on marriage age next week

New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee will take up the issue of the age of marriage for men and women next week as a bill aimed at bringing uniformity in the matter…
After Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar posts video of checking of his bags

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s bags were checked by poll personnel on Wednesday while he was onboard a helicopter to travel for poll campaign, and the NCP leader said such…
SC order will end ‘bulldozer terror’, ‘jungle raj’: UP opposition leaders

Lucknow: With the Supreme Court applying brakes on bulldozer action, BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday hoped the “terror” of bulldozer will definitely end now while Congress’ Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai said…

Onion prices likely to cool down with arrival of new kharif crop: Govt official

New Delhi: Onion prices are expected to further cool down in the coming days as the arrival of fresh kharif crop has begun, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Wednesday.…
Congress’ economic model brought Karnataka to brink of bankruptcy: Tejasvi Surya

Mumbai: The economic policies of the Congress government have pushed Karnataka to the brink of bankruptcy, BJYM leader Tejasvi Surya alleged on Wednesday while campaigning for the Maharashtra assembly elections. The BJP…
All-women CISF battalion will protect nation’s critical infrastructure: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the soon to be raised all-women battalion of the CISF will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, like airports…
UP: Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP failed to ensure women’s safety

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on Wednesday against the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government over Uttar Pradesh’s law-and-order situation, saying the ruling party’s claims of women empowerment have…
BJP going all out to malign image of Jharkhand, alleges Hemant Soren

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday accused the BJP of maligning his and the state’s image through “shadow campaigns”. He alleged that the saffron camp has been “spending crores of…
Man calls CM Eknath Shinde traitor; joins Shiv Sena (UBT) later

With just a week left before Maharashtra goes to polls, a man obstructed chief minister Eknath Shinde’s convoy and called him gaddar (traitor) for splitting the Shiv Sena and siding with the…
Karnataka HC questions Waqf Board’s authority to issue marriage certificates

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has raised concerns regarding a government order that allows the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates to Muslim couples, calling it “unheard of in law.” The High…
Wayanad bypoll: Rahul Gandhi voices support for Priyanka

New Delhi: As voting commenced in the high-profile Lok Sabha constituency in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, voiced his strong support for his sister Priyanka Gandhi on…