The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Wednesday confirmed citing the data from Karnataka government, all castes and communities of Muslims of Karnataka have been included in the list of other backward classes for granting reservation in employment and educational institutions under

New Delhi: BJP's Mukesh Dalal is set to be elected unopposed from the Surat Lok Sabha seat after all other candidates withdrew from the contest, the party's Gujarat unit chief CR Paatil said today. Today was the deadline for withdrawing nominations. The nominations of the Congress party'

NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - India's main opposition Congress party petitioned the Election Commission on Monday to act against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making what it said were "deeply objectionable" comments about Muslims that violated election laws. Modi, who is seeking

After the conclusion of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Manipur Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) announced that re-polling would be conducted at the ll polling booths of the inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat. Voting will be held again at these stations on April 22, according to Manipur Ch

The Congress has demanded repoll in 47 polling stations in Manipur alleging that booths were captured and elections to two Lok Sabha constituencies in the Northeastern State were rigged. Incidents of firing, intimidation, destruction of EVMs at some polling booths and allegations of booth capturi

Bengaluru, Apr 20 (IANS): Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'JD-S is BJP's B team' remark, said: "Yes. I am BJP's B team leader. So what?" Addressing a gathering i

Everest's Fish Curry Masala, a popular product in India, has come under the scanner in Singapore with authorities initiating a recall of the product over alleged presence of a pesticide exceeding permissible limits. In a notification issued on April 19, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said th

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday orally asked the Election Commission (EC) to look into media reports suggesting that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) erroneously registered votes in favour of the BJP during mock polling in Kerala’s Kasaragod. A bench of Justice

More than 50 Muslims figured in the UPSC Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, with five of them securing different ranks and positions in the list of top 100. Of the total 51 Muslims who figured in the Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, five – Ruhani, Nausheen, Wardah

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and subsequent remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case. Agreeing to examine the matter, a bench presided over by Jus

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its manifesto, named 'Sankalp Patra', for the Lok Sabha polls. The manifesto was presented by BJP's Manifesto Committee head and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that while the INDIA bloc may not get an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha elections, the NDA will not get enough seats either to form the government at the Centre. Contrary to the hope expressed in the BJP's slogan of 'Abki baar 400-p

MAHENDRAGARH/HISAR: At least seven children were killed while 13 others suffered injuries after their school bus overturned near Unhani village of Haryana's Narnaul on Thursday morning. The kids were on their way to GL Public School, a private school located in Kanina of Mahendragarh, when the

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IANS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cracked down on anonymous political hoardings while issuing directions for disclosure of publishers and printers on them for traceability and accountability. The ECI on Wednesday directed all states and Union Territories to

Bengaluru, Apr 8 (IANS): The Karnataka BJP has shifted the venue of the mega public rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the mainland region of the state to the coastal area considering various factors. Sources in the BJP confirmed that Prime Minister Modi will address a massive public

After the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the much-awaited Lok Sabha elections and polls of state legislative assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, the political parties started announcing their candidates for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies a

Total Solar Eclipse: In an astronomical event that will captivate observers across North America, the total solar eclipse slated for April 8, 2024, will unfortunately remain a distant spectacle for enthusiasts in India. The celestial phenomenon, where the moon completely obscures the sun, casting

Bengaluru, Apr 3 (IANS): In a boost to the BJP and JD(S) alliance in Karnataka, independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh from the Mandya Lok Sabha seat, on Wednesday declared her support to the BJP putting an end to the speculation that she would contest as an independent candidate. Addressing a m