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Veteran actor Nirmal Rishi, best known for her work in Punjabi film industry, was conferred with the Padma Shri award on Monday.
The CPI(M) on Monday said it has sent a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "distribution of wealth" remarks in Rajasthan to the Delhi Police chief after officers at a police station in the national capital refused to register its objection.
Thick plumes of smoke continued to rise at the Ghazipur landfill site even over 24 hours after a fire broke out there, leaving the locals gasping for breath and triggering a political blame game with the BJP accusing the AAP-led MCD of "criminal negligence" in the matter.
The central government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of the top court's earlier verdict in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
Former Karnataka deputy CM K S Eshwarappa was expelled from BJP for 6 years on Monday. He decided to contest as an Independent from Shivamogga LS constituency after his son was denied a BJP ticket from Haveri. He will face B Y Raghavendra, son of ex-CM B S Yediyurappa, in the polls.
Kerala police on Monday recovered mortal remains suspected to be of a missing woman, which were found buried within the plot of land that her house stands on.
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was conferred with the country's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
Delhi Police has re-arrested a 53-year-old murder convict who was at large for over three years after being released on emergency parole, officials said on Monday.
A fire broke out in a shopping complex in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police said. They added that no casualties were reported in the incident, which took place late this morning at City Center Mall at Mandawa turn.
The Congress on Monday urged the Election Commission to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks made at a poll rally in Rajasthan, alleging they were 'divisive', 'malicious' and targeted a particular religious community.
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed with costs a public interest litigation by a law student seeking "extraordinary interim bail" for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in judicial custody in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam, calling it "totally misconceived".
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea moved by activist Harsh Mander and his NGO, the Centre for Equity Studies, which sought quashing of CBI FIR registered against them regarding the allegations of violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday arrived in Pakistan on a three-day official visit to promote cooperation, months after the two neighbours carried out tit-for-tat airstrikes against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands.
In a pioneering initiative nationwide, approximately 80,000 secondary school educators in Kerala are poised to receive practical AI training. Organized by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the three-day program starting on May 2 targets teachers from Grades 8 to 12, aiming to equip them with AI skills.
Pakistan's benchmark share index breached the key 71,000 level on Monday to touch an all-time high, continuing its rally, according to data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange website. The index hit a high of 71,424.69 points during intraday trade. The market has surged 74% over the past year, and is up 10.43% year-to-date. (REUTERS)
The National Investigation Agency Monday carried out raids at nine locations in Srinagar in a militancy related case, officials said here.
Dense smoke continued to billow from the Ghazipur landfill following a significant fire outbreak. The Delhi Fire Service attributed the blaze to gases emitted within the colossal heap of waste. Nearby residents reported throat and breathing discomfort, prompting concerns about air quality and health hazards.
Today, re-polling is scheduled in 11 booths within the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency due to violence, including gunfire and EVM destruction. Security measures have been heightened following incidents reported on April 19.