Times of India

Paruchuri Abhijit, a student from Guntur district, was murdered in the US. His body was found in a forest. ​It is suspected that the assailants might have killed Abhijit for money and his laptop. ​After completing all the formalities in the US, the body was moved to Burripalem in Guntur district.

Sumati Devi delivered at a CHC in Dhanbad. Nurses demanded Rs 1,500 for her to see the baby. Husband borrowed money. Complaint filed. Dr Kumar to investigate the incident.

Enforcement Directorate accuses K Kavitha of transferring funds to AAP leaders through Indo Spirits, involvement in money laundering, and influencing policy formulation for kickbacks. Multiple individuals were implicated in the alleged scheme.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the Election Commission's commitment to transparency. He stressed the necessity of a system to regulate undisclosed donations while safeguarding donors' privacy and preventing any harassment for their contributions to political parties. Responding to a question on electoral bonds at the EC press conference here, Kumar said there is no scope in a democracy for hiding things.

The 87m-long PNS Rizwan is said to be similar but much smaller to India's indigenously-built 175m-long missile range instrumentation ship, INS Dhruv, that is packed with long-range radars, dome-shaped tracking antennae, and advanced electronics. INS Dhruv was commissioned in 2021. China has helped Pakistan Navy induct its first specialised research or spy ship, which apparently has the capability to track launch of nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles and undertake other intelligence-gathering missions.

In a landmark move, citizens above 85 years and those with disabilities will now have the option to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes. This initiative, initially piloted during the 2020 Bihar assembly elections amid the Covid-19 crisis, will see election officials reaching out to 82 lakh elderly voters and 88.4 lakh registered persons with disabilities to assist them in voting through postal ballots.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge declared the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as a crucial opportunity to uphold democracy and the Constitution from authoritarian rule, expressing optimism for a fairer future for India. He alleged that BJP has reduced the constitutional status of the Election Commission and noted that Congress gave a dissenting note on the appointment of election commissioners.

Accused in the Guru Granth Sahib sacrilege case implicated Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim and Honeypreet as main conspirators during a Delhi meeting. The conspiracy involved incitement by Bittu and instructions from Honeypreet, endorsed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

As the state assembly elections unfold, it offers a glimpse into the positioning of parties and alliances ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha poll. Drawing parallels to cricket, this comparison may resemble using ODIs or IPL to assess a cricketer's form for Test matches. Despite the limitations, it sheds light on the performance of parties in state-level contests post the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Setting the ball in motion to elect the 18th Lok Sabha and four state assemblies, Election Commission on Saturday announced seven-phase polls that will stretch for one-and-a-half-months, between April 19 and June 1, followed by counting for all seats on June 4. These will be the longest general elections since the polls of 1951-52 that lasted more than four months.

Over one crore households have applied for central financial aid under the rooftop solar scheme, surpassing the government's target within a month of PM Modi introducing the 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'. Launched on Feb 13, the scheme aims to assist one crore households in installing rooftop solar plants and receiving up to 300 units of free power monthly.

In a rare move, the Union cabinet is set to convene on Sunday morning, following the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates. While the meeting's agenda remained undisclosed until late Friday, sources indicate that critical matters such as a trade agreement with Oman and the proposed increase in Line of Credit to $250 million for Iran's Chabahar port could be addressed.

In an interview with TOI, Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the country's progress in the last decade, aiming to support PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar'. Gadkari emphasized that the development showcased in 2019 paved the way for another victory. He stated, "What BJP achieved in a decade surpasses Congress' accomplishments in the previous 60-65 years."