Canadian media report says PM Modi knew of ‘plot’ to kill Nijjar; MEA hits back
Such “smear campaigns” will further damage the already strained ties between the two countries, says MEA.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024
INDIA
After Himachal, Delhi court attaches Rajasthan’s Bikaner House to settle over Rs 50 lakh due to private firm
The Patiala House Court has attached the Bikaner House owned by the Nokha Municipal Council after it failed to settle arbitral award of Rs 50.31 lakh in favour of private company
Web desk November 21, 2024
‘Stop online sale of fire crackers’: Delhi police tells e-commerce sites
The Delhi government on Wednesday announced Work From Home for half of its staff as the city continues to reel under high level of pollution.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Madras High Court transfers the probe to CBI
The Madras High Court judges transferred the case stating that it was a serious matter as 68 people lost their lives due to consumption of alcohol
By Lakshmi Subramanian November 20, 2024
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly elections exit polls today. When and where to watch
The EC norms stipulate that the exit poll predictions can be published only after 6:30 pm
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024-
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Will the Maratha votes influence Maharashtra's results? What exit polls said about the Jarange Patil effect
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil have often taken an anti-Mahayuti stance
By The Week News Desk November 21, 2024 -
‘Need to focus on cooperation rather than conflict’: Rajnath Singh meets Chinese defence minister
Singh highlighted the fact that amicable relations between India and China would have positive implications for global peace and prosperity.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Manipur: Prohibitory orders to be relaxed in Imphal Valley; schools, colleges to remain shut
The state government has extended the suspension of mobile internet for three more days in seven districts.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Punjab's Akali politics explained: What next for SAD and Sukhbir Singh Badal
Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned after he was excommunicated from the community for his decisions during his government’s tenure that were perceived to be against the Sikh ethos
By Pratul Sharma November 20, 2024 -
Exit polls predict an edge to BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra; close fight in Jharkhand
Voting ended for the high-stakes elections at 6 pm on Wednesday and the results will be declared on November 23.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Getting information from intelligence agencies: Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Beldanga tensions
Communal tensions erupted in Murshidabad district’s Beldanga during the occasion of Kartik Puja recently. Internet services were suspended and 17 people involved in the clash were arrested
By Niladry Sarkar November 19, 2024 -
Delhi court to hear Engineer Rashid’s regular bail plea on Nov 20
Rashid has been detained in Tihar Jail since August 2019 after being arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a terror funding case
By Tariq Bhat November 19, 2024 -
J&K govt to increase ration quota, offer 12 gas cylinders annually
Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma made the announcement and added that restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is a top priority
By Tariq Bhat November 20, 2024 -
Maharashtra sees over 58% voter turnout; 68% polling in second phase of Jharkhand polls
Ruling Mahayuti is vying to retain power in Maharashtra while opposition MVA is hoping for a strong comeback.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
West Bengal recruitment scam: Calcutta HC gives split verdict on former education minister's bail plea
A two-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict
By Niladry Sarkar November 20, 2024 -
'Puppets of govt' vs 'victim card': Samajwadi Party, BJP trade charges on day of bypolls
SP leader and MP Akhilesh Yadav named certain police officials who he said were working for the government. He said the courts would not spare those officials who were acting on behalf of the government
By Puja Awasthi November 20, 2024 -
Maharashtra polls: Tension prevails in Baramati; Yugendra's mother alleges death threats to her son’s cadres
It’s a family battle in Baramati where sitting MLA Ajit Pawar is taking on his nephew Yugendra Pawar.
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Muslims come out in numbers to protest Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Kolkata
Hundreds of protesters, led by organisations such as All India Muslim Personal Law Board, All Bengal Imam Muazzin Association, Joint Forum For WAQF Protection, among others, demanded the revocation of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
By Niladry Sarkar November 19, 2024 -
3/4th of BJP bypoll candidates in UP have criminal cases; BSP, SP have most crorepatis
The richest candidate in the UP by-election is BJP candidate Shuchismita Maurya, who is contesting from Mirzapur
By Puja Awasthi November 20, 2024 -
Will Congress be inducted into J&K cabinet?
Congress and National Conference fought the elections together and won majority in the 90-member assembly. Congress does not have a ministerial position in the government
By Tariq Bhat November 20, 2024 -
Bitcoin scam: Supriya Sule cries 'fake audio' as BJP poses 5 questions to her
The BJP released the audio clip of a conversation purportedly featuring Supriya Sule MP and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole wherein she claimed to be trading Bitcoin to fund the poll campaign
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
It's a star-studded voting day in Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Akshay Kumar among early voters
Tendulkar voted along with wife Anjali and daughter Sara while Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia D'Souza cast their ballot together
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss resuming India-China direct flight, Mansarovar Yatra
The two leaders reviewed progress in the disengagement of troops in Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.
By The Week News Desk November 19, 2024 -
Himachal HC attaches Delhi’s Himachal Bhawan to recover state’s dues to private power firm
The HC has also ordered a fact-finding inquiry to identify officers responsible for the lapse and sought a report during next hearing
Web desk November 19, 2024 -
Maharashtra Assembly elections: Polling begins in all seats; Ajit Pawar, Mohan Bhagwat among early voters
The ruling Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP will take on the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024
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