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New Delhi: A Delhi court Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose and Saket Gokhale for holding a protest in front of the Election Commission of India despite a prohibitory order in place in 2024. The police alleged April 8 last year the accused...

New Delhi: US Vice President J.D. Vance and his family called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi Monday evening ahead of the Principals' and delegation-level bilateral meeting between the two leaders. PM Modi welcomed Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and the couple's three...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday dismissed, as withdrawn, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the formation of a five-member judicial enquiry commission under the chairmanship of a retired apex court judge to enquire into the violent protests that erupted against the Waqf (Amendment) Act,...

Bengaluru: The wife and daughter of slain former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash have been booked on murder charge, following a complaint from the deceased officer's son that he "strongly" suspected the role of the two women in his father's killing, police said on Monday. Police...

Lucknow: In a matter that may impact Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s Parliament membership, the Allahabad High Court Monday directed the Union Home Ministry to file a report by May 5 on whether the Congress leader also holds British citizenship. The matter...

New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to conduct at least seven experiments, including growing crops and studying 'ultimate survivors' water bears in space, during his 14-day stay at the International Space Station next month. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with...

Imphal: Manipur Police arrested eight more militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) and rescued four people, including three women, during the past 24 hours, officials said here Monday. With the fresh arrest of eight militants, the security personnel have captured 20 extremists...

Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Monday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is functioning as BJP's "Election Department", referring to the National Herald case. The ED recently filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others...

New Delhi: "As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions," Supreme Court's judge BR Gavai said Monday in an apparent reference to recent attacks on the judiciary. Justice Gavai's comment came while the apex court bench, also comprising Justice...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday condoled the passing of Pope Francis and said he would always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world...