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Narendra Modi's 'snap ties' dare to MK Stalin over Sam Pitroda's 'South India-Africa' analogy

Sam Pitroda, in a controversial remark, also said that those from the North East resemble the Chinese.

CBI busts bribery racket at RML Delhi; 9 including doctors, hospital staff arrested

The agency arrested nine persons, including doctors, clerks of RML and private middlemen, medical equipment suppliers after carrying out searches at around 15 locations

CBI takes over probe in INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee murder case

The agency had named seven suspects, including former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Naresh Kaushik and five unknown persons for the attack in its first information report (FIR) filed on May 1

Congress tried to defeat Droupadi Murmu in presidential elections due to her skin colour: PM Modi

PM Modi asserted that the country would not tolerate insult on the basis of skin colour.

‘Zero plus zero’: Sanjay Nirupam on what if Sharad Pawar merges party with Congress

Sharad Pawar predicted that many regional parties would want to merge with the Congress after the Lok Sabha election 2024.

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SC likely to deliver its ruling on Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail on Friday

The bench had on Tuesday indicated willingness to grant interim bail to Kejriwal amid the ongoing general elections

Lok Sabha elections a contest between 'rakshak' & ‘bhakshak’ of constitution': Akhilesh Yadav

The Samajwadi Party leader asserted that it's now time for the public to address their grievances with the BJP.

Amit Shah to Rahul Gandhi: ‘Not even your grandmother can repeal CAA’

Amit Shah also claimed that the Opposition would put a “Babri lock” on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya if they got to power.

Supreme Court says it may pass interim order on Arvind Kejriwal's bail on May 10

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail. The Supreme Court heard his bail plea on Tuesday but did not pass any order.

Jharkhand Congress's X account to remain blocked until polls end

The final order is a temporary blocking order under which the @INCJharkhand will not be accessible within India until the end of the elections

Defer disbursement of funds to farmers, EC tells Telangana govt

Election Commission directs Telangana to halt Rythu Bharosa fund disbursement till May 13 due to Chief Minister's MCC violation. Compliance report requested.

2 more FIRs registered against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in Tamil Nadu

The Greater Chennai Police said it registered two cases based on a complaint by a woman editor of a private media company and Tamilar Munnetra Padai leader

'King of blackmail': DK Shivakumar says Prajwal Revanna's uncle HD Kumaraswamy behind pen drives

DK Shivakumar said finishing people's political careers and blackmailing others were Kumaraswamy's job.

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‘Unacceptable’: Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda’s racist remark

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came down heavily on Pitroda, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that they will not accept this racist mentality

Submit report on flight cancellations: Aviation ministry to Air India Express

The ministry also asked the airline to resolve all issues “promptly” and ensure facilities for passengers as per the norms laid down by the DGCA.

Priyanka Gandhi reacts to PM Modi's ‘Ambani-Adani’ attack on brother Rahul Gandhi

Earlier today, Modi said that he wonders why Rahul Gandhi has stopped taking the names of Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani since the declaration of the Lok Sabha.

Can’t impose censorship, martial law: HC on Kejriwal’s arrest coverage by media

The court said it could not enforce emergency measures like stopping political rivals from holding rallies or making statements demanding Kejriwal’s resignation

Ghulam Nabi Azad stuck amid Air India Express flight cancellations: 'Should be shut'

Ghulam Nabi Azad said Air India should be shut down because its culture is bad and nothing good will come out of it.

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Chaos at airports as passengers protest after Air India Express cancels over 80 flights. Videos

Air India Express' several crew members went on mass ‘sick leaves’ in protest against the Tata management over the merger of AIX Connect.

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PM Narendra Modi slams ‘American uncle’ Sam Pitroda over skin colour remark

Addressing a rally in Warangal, PM Modi demanded an answer from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi

Jairam Ramesh said, “The analogies drawn by Mr. Sam Pitroda to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable."

Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi visit Ayodhya after filing nomination for Lok Sabha polls?

The video showing Rahul Gandhi is not from Ayodhya and is being falsely linked to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Kerala TV journalist killed in elephant attack while shooting herd crossing river

Video journalist AV Mukesh was rushed to the Palakkad district hospital after sustaining injuries in the tusker attack, but he could not be saved

Afternoon briefing: Haryana political crisis deepens for BJP govt; 7 dead in Hyderabad wall collapse; and more

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Narendra Modi counterattacks Rahul Gandhi on 'Adani-Ambani' charge: ‘How much money...’

PM Narendra Modi further said that after the third phase of the elections, the "third fuse of the Congress and INDI alliance has blown up".

Sam Pitroda not new to controversy: 5 times Congress leader's statements stirred up a storm

Sam Pitroda once again stirred controversy with a racist remark, creating fresh trouble for Congress and allowing the BJP to criticise the party.

Poonch attack lasted 20 minutes, my children started crying: Eyewitness

One IAF personnel succumbed to his injuries in the May 4 attack, while five of his colleagues are undergoing treatment.

Sam Pitroda triggers row with 'people in East look like Chinese' remark, BJP reacts

Sam Pitroda, whom the BJP calls Rahul Gandhi's guru, was elaborating on India's diversity when he made the remark.

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Hyderabad: Child among 7 killed as wall collapses amid heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert in Telangana on Wednesday, indicating moderate to light rainfall in the state.

JJP leader Dushyant Chautala promises support to bring down Haryana government

JJP withdrew support to the then Manohar Lal Khattar government in March, prompting the BJP to appoint Saini as the chief minister