Opposition parties have been demanding this change, expressing concern that a close election could be called based on the number of postal ballots being rejected or held valid at the last minute.

Advocacy groups called the deportation of Harjit Kaur "inhumane," and said that "it is about the systemic cruelty inflicted on immigrant families".

Turbulence over Oscar-bound Homebound; I&B Ministry says CBFC functions as per rules, online smooth.

Some of the well-known commercial films that have been caught in the censor’s scissors this year include Malayalam movie Empuraan (24 changes, including removal of references to the Gujarat riots and NIA).

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs, while urging people not to circulate “old and provocative videos”, said the government was “committed to the aspirations of the people of Ladakh by providing adequate constitutional safeguards”.

The accused, Chaitanya-nanda Saraswati, who is in his 60s, is on the run, police said on Wednesday. An FIR was registered against him last month for sexual harassment, intention to insult modesty of women, and criminal intimidation.

For the past few years, the US has been the fifth-largest supplier of crude oil to India. It has also been the second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India.

Protest in Leh Ladakh: Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been leading protests for statehood and the Sixth Schedule, asks youth to ‘stop this nonsense’

Rubio flags trade, energy, defence, pharma, critical minerals as key issues

BJP rival points out that the SP veteran has got only bail, not acquittal, even as Akhilesh promises that an SP govt will withdraw all cases against veteran leader once it comes to power

“Are there people belonging to Modi’s caste in Bihar? How did he win then in 2014? Nitish Kumar's caste (Kurmi) is less than 3% of the population. How did he win?... Caste is surely a truth… but not the only truth”

According to sources, the boy intended to travel to Iran but mistakenly boarded the Delhi-bound flight.

The India-US trade deal, which was almost agreed upon by the two sides, fell apart at the last minute, and the conversation at the political level seeks to give a push to the negotiations.

Parties, including BJP allies, ask who will decide use or misuse of caste. First test of government resolve could be October 9 BSP rally

On September 10, Kanpur police registered an FIR under charges including promoting enmity between different groups after a controversy erupted over the installation of the light board.

The Delhi High Court had recently rejected the bail pleas of nine accused in the case, saying that the riots, which killed 29 people, were a “premeditated, well-orchestrated conspiracy”.

In its complaint, the Ministry asked the police to urgently initiate “necessary steps to prevent any unauthorised actions, occurrences and mishaps’’ and take “immediate preventive measures”.

Jat was arrested on May 27 by NIA, which was entrusted with the investigation after Central agencies uncovered that he was allegedly sharing classified information with Pakistani agents.

India’s talking point: Our professionals add value to US economy, not drain it

The upcoming Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) meeting is particularly significant for the project, with the panel set to decide whether to recommend clearance without cumulative impact and carrying capacity studies (CIA and CCS).

In his address to nation on Sunday, PM Modi said MSMEs have a big role in making India self-reliant.

GST Savings Festival, New GST Rates 2025: In an address to the nation on Sunday evening, PM Modi said that from the middle class to the youth, many sections of Indians will benefit from ‘next generation’ GST reforms.

Today, ATR’s tiger population is thriving, up to 18 – 10 adults and eight cubs — from the five recorded in 2022. According to officials, much of this is down to conservation efforts, spurred on since Jhumri’s arrival.

According to the World Telugu Federation, one in every three Indians in Silicon Valley is a Telugu-speaking person from either Telangana or Andhra Pradesh.