The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from Delhi University (DU) in a plea filed by two LLB aspirants seeking admission. The students claim that despite the conclusion of the admission process, there are still vacant seats available.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today said that employment opportunities for the youth were “snatched” during the BJP rule in Haryana. His statement came during Congress' second leg of Vijay Sankalp Yatra from Bahadurgarh to Sonipat. Gandhi also slammed the BJP-led central government by saying the Agnipath scheme was brought to snatch Agniveers’ pension, canteen facility for their family members and their status of martyr.
The Supreme Court today extended its earlier order on freezing demolitions across the country without the top court's permission. The apex court also reserved its decision on laying down pan-India directives. The top court also said that whatever directions they pass will apply pan-India irrespective of religion.
The third phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir saw a cumulative voter turnout of 28.12 per cent as of 11 am today, as per the Election Commission of India. According to the latest data issued by ECI, Udhampur district recorded the highest voter turnout of 33.84 per cent as of 11 am, followed by Kathua at 31.78 per cent of voter turnout, with Samba slightly behind at 31.50 per cent.
Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda Ahuja was injured after his licensed pistol reportedly misfired while he was cleaning it at his Juhu home. He has shared a health update and said that the bullet has been removed. "I was shot, but the bullet has been removed. I thank the doctor here, respected Dr. Garwal, and I thank all of you for your prayers, the actor said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today appealed to the people, especially first-time voters as well as women in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to come forward and cast their votes in large numbers during the third phase of voting. "I request all voters to come forward and cast their votes to make the festival of democracy a success," PM Modi stated.
Polling for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election began at 7 am today, with 40 constituencies going to the polls. Among the 40 constituencies, 24 are in the Jammu division and the rest in the Kashmir Valley.
Mumbai, October 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. PM Modi expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in West Asia, emphasising that "terrorism has no place in our world." In a post on X, PM Modi underscored the importance of preventing "regional escalation and ensuring the safe release of all hostages," reiterating India's commitment to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Andhra Pradesh government over a controversy regarding Tirupati prasadam. The court questioned Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's public comments on the issue. The Supreme Court asked, "So what was the need to go to the press at all, when you yourself ordered an investigation. At least, the Gods should be kept away from politics".
The Karnataka High Court has stayed an investigation against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others over alleged irregularities concerning the now-scrapped electoral bond scheme. The single-judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that under Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with extortion, certain key elements must be present, including a direct threat and a complaint from the affected person.
As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, India is closely monitoring its 600 soldiers stationed along the 120-km Blue Line on the Israel-Lebanon border, deployed under the United Nations peacekeeping mission. While India cannot unilaterally withdraw the troops, maintaining communication with them remains a top priority amid the rising tensions.
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is using Hurricane Helene's devastation to criticise the Biden administration’s response just weeks before the November election. Nearly 100 people have died, and many remain without power after the storm-ravaged Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.