The first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand began on Wednesday at 7 a.m., covering 43 of the state’s 81 constituencies. By 9 a.m., voter turnout stood at 13.04 percent, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Simdega district recorded the highest turnout at 15.09 percent, followed by Lohardaga and Koderma at 14.97percent, each. […]
46.25 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand, as per the data of the Election Commission of India. Voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections began on Wednesday at 7 am, with voting taking place in 43 out of the state’s […]
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in New Delhi on Wednesday for high-level bilateral discussions. The meeting, which took place at the iconic Hyderabad House, marks a significant step in strengthening the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. Following the meeting, the […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued stringent guidelines to prevent “bulldozer justice,” ruling that the executive cannot assume the role of a judge by declaring an accused guilty and punishing them through property demolitions. The Court ruled that no demolition should proceed without providing the property owner with at least 15 days’ prior notice. This […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 12,000 crore in Bihar. Addressing the crowd in Darbhanga, the Prime Minister highlighted the state’s ongoing development, emphasizing the BJP-led NDA government’s commitment to the welfare of the people. “Our government has always prioritized the development […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna will formally assume the role of Chief Justice of India (CJI) today, marking his oath-taking ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m., will be presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who will administer the oath of office to Justice Khanna. Justice Khanna succeeds Justice Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud, who […]
Indian stock markets continued their downward momentum on Monday as earnings downgrades and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened down by 60 points (0.25%) at 24,087.25, while the Sensex started the day with a decline of 174 points (0.22%) at 79,312.13. Experts said that Indian markets may continue to […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday in a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office, attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, […]
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 recorded as of 9 a.m., according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India. The AQI level at Aurobindo Marg stood at 206, 358 at Alipur, 385 at Anand Vihar, 356 […]
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived in Fremantle, Australia, after a 39-day journey at sea as part of its global circumnavigation, Navika Sagar Parikrama II. The vessel reached its first international port of call on November 9, after covering over 4,900 nautical miles from its starting point in Goa. The ambitious journey, flagged off […]
