Assembly elections: Voter turnout in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry higher than 2021

Assembly elections: Voter turnout in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry higher than 2021

Voters at polling station in Gorgat, Assam New Delhi: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 Assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry recorded the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam follows closely with a turnout of 85.10% as compared … Read more

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews preparations for Char Dham Yatra 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews preparations for Char Dham Yatra 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the preparations for Char Dham Yatra-2026 at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium at Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the preparations for Char Dham Yatra-2026 at the … Read more

Bhojshala dispute: Hindu body quotes ASI report, says temple precedes mosque

Bhojshala dispute: Hindu body quotes ASI report, says temple precedes mosque

New Delhi: The Hindu Tehreek-e-Insaf on Thursday told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that documents from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including its scientific survey report, support its claim that a mosque was preceded by a temple in the disputed Bhojsala complex in Dhar district.The Bhojshala complex is considered by the Hindus to be … Read more

‘Bad for Hindutva’: Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions at Sabarimala hearing

'Bad for Hindutva': Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions at Sabarimala hearing

New Delhi: Supreme Court Expressing concern over arguments in favor of sectarian restrictions on temples and mutts, India on Thursday said such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant made the remarks while hearing a batch of petitions regarding discrimination against women at religious places, … Read more

CM Gupta, LG Sandhu attend GGSIPU conference; 26,649 degrees awarded

CM Gupta, LG Sandhu attend GGSIPU conference; 26,649 degrees awarded

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu New Delhi: Addressing the 18th convocation ceremony of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that the talent and abilities of today’s graduates will take India to new heights on the global stage. “Today’s graduates are the true promoters … Read more

‘As a mark of respect to Ajit Pawar’: Congress withdraws Baramati by-election candidate

'As a mark of respect to Ajit Pawar': Congress withdraws Baramati by-election candidate

File Photo: NCP (SP) Chairman Sharad Pawar paid tribute to the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during a visit to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar at his home in Baramati in Pune district. New Delhi: The Congress party on Thursday announced that it would withdraw its candidate for the April 23 Baramati by-election, … Read more

‘Bomb making turned into cottage industry’: PM Modi attacks TMC Mamata Banerjee at Birbhum rally

'Bomb making turned into cottage industry': PM Modi attacks TMC Mamata Banerjee at Birbhum rally

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday came down hard on the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, claiming that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in Birbhum, West Bengal, the Prime Minister said the TMC had normalized violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP … Read more

Evening News Brief: Iran calls ceasefire ‘irrational’; high voter turnout in states for parliamentary elections

Evening News Brief: Iran calls ceasefire 'irrational'; high voter turnout in states for parliamentary elections

Iran refuses ceasefire: Iran refuses Donald Trumpproposal, pointing out violations of pre-negotiation provisions and claiming their rights uranium enrichment. Strong turnout in states: As of 5 pm, the voter turnout in Assam was 84.42%, in Kerala it was 75.01% and in Puducherry it was 86.92%, indicating high participation in the assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: … Read more

They race against difficulty, not against time

They race against difficulty, not against time

Some of the most powerful moments at the 2026 Era Internet Half Marathon came not from the fastest finishers, but from those who redefined what it means to participate. Disabled runners competed in different categories and brought stories of determination, discipline and quiet resilience that left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. Stories that … Read more

Sabarimala temple case: Center backs restrictions on women’s entry, says 2018 judgment presumed ‘male superiority’

Sabarimala temple case: Center backs restrictions on women's entry, says 2018 judgment presumed 'male superiority'

The review request was heard by the nine-judge Constitutional Court. (Press Trust photo) New Delhi: Center on Thursday backed restrictions on entry of menstruating women into Kerala Sabarimala Templeargued before the Supreme Court that the 2018 decision lifting the ban was based on the assumption that men are superior to women.A nine-judge Constitution bench headed … Read more