LIVE Blog: Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections 2024
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:41 pm
All 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra along with 38 seats in the second phase of Jharkhand polls went for voting on Wednesday. More than 9.7 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise to elect 288 members of the highly contested Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday. In Maharashtra, the incumbent Mahayuti comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar) are facing a tough challenge from the opposition camp formed by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray), NCP (Sharad Pawar) and Congress. Jharkhand, where the BJP is aiming to unseat the JMM-Congress, went to polls in the first phase on November 13. The total number of seats in Jharkhand are 82 (81 elected and one nominated).
LIVE BLOG- Trump-Harris battle for White House: All Updates from US Presidential election results
Nov 10, 2024, at 02:57 pm
The announcement of the results for the high-pitched US Presidential elections is underway on Wednesday (November 5 in the United States). The counting of votes is taking place with former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump taking a comfortable lead over Vice-President and Democrat nominee, Kamala Harris. A win for Trump, who was in chair from 2016 to 2020, will make a historic comeback to power while Harris' win will make the first female President in the US.
Supreme Court resumes hearing on RG Kar rape-murder case: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:02 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed hearing on the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The hearing is taking place after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the axing of Kolkata Commissioner of Police Vineet Goyal, Kolkata Police DC North Abhishek Gupta and two health officials bowing down to the demands of the junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the rape-murder victim.
Supreme Court resumes hearing on RG Kar rape-murder case: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:06 pm
The Supreme Court resumed hearing on the case related to the brutal rape and murder of the female doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday. The body of the doctor was recovered from the hospital on August 9, triggering massive protests across West Bengal with doctors and civilians taking out rallies and demonstrating regularly in Kolkata to demand justice for the victim.
Live Blog: RG Kar protest: Kolkata stages second night vigil seeking justice
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:09 pm
In a rare show of citizens' solidarity, Kolkata is observing its second-night vigil by turning off lights and coming out on streets with candles in their hands in demand of justice for the 31-year-old junior doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital even though there is a strong disappointment among protesters over the cancellation of the Supreme Court hearing on September 5.
Students' Nabanna march demanding Mamata Banerjee's resignation: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:13 pm
Students under the banner 'Chhatra Samaj' planned to reach the West Bengal secretariat Nabanna in a rally on Tuesday afternoon protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protesters demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the incident that has brought the state administration under scanner. Kolkata witnessed daylong pitched battles between the protesters and police who teargassed and used water cannons and batons to control the mob across the various routes to Nabanna in Howrah.
Supreme Court hears RG Kar case: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:15 pm
The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearing on the case pertaining to the 31-year-old lady junior doctor's rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. On Tuesday, the top court had lashed out at the West Bengal government and administration over the administration's lapses including delay in filing of an FIR. The top court had ordered the posting of CISF at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Supreme Court hears Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case: LIVE Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court is hearing the rape and murder of 31-year-old junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The top court has taken a suo-motu cognisance of the incident that has sent shockwaves across the country and triggered widespread nationwide anger and protests.
LIVE BLOG: Relcaim The Night: India's largest anti-rape people's protest churns Kolkata and Bengal
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm
The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee lady doctor at Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and its alleged cover-up triggered a tsunami of anger against the authorities, as women and men across West Bengal took to streets on the eve of Independence Day. As people started gathering in protest points across Kolkata from Jadavpur to Behala and Academy of Fine Arts, the outcry for justice grew loud. At home people are blowing conch shells at the same time to register their protest against the authorities.
LIVE UPDATES: The Bangladesh Crisis Spirals: Sheikh Hasina flees Palace, Interim Govt to take over
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:24 pm
The unprecedented political crisis in Bangladesh spiralled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in military helicopter while her residence in Dhaka was stormed by mobs. She has left for political asylum outside the country. Her first stop is India and she might head for London thereon according to reports. Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the nation and announced formation of an interim government. The latest round of clashes has left around 98 people dead and scores of others injured with the government once again imposing curfew from Sunday to control the situation. As Hasina fled, people stormed into her residence and started looting. The death toll since July in the protests is over 300, said reports.
Olympics 2024: All Updates from Paris
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:29 pm
The 2024 Olympics got underway on July 26 in Paris with a spectacular opening ceremony as thousands of athletes sailed along the River Seine past electrifying performances on bridges and river banks and rooftops. The 16-day sporting carnival is witnessing the best of the world vying for medals in the city of love with new records being set and historic victories registered. We bring you all the updates.
Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2024: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:32 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her first budget since the Modi government came to power for the historic third straight term after winning the Lok Sabha polls in June. Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive budget.
Lok Sabha Speaker Election: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The Indian Lok Sabha will witness a rare contest for the election of the Speaker on Wednesday with BJP's Om Birla, eyeing his second term, facing a challenge from INDIA alliance backed Congress MP K Suresh. K Suresh is the eight-time MP from Kerala's Mavelikara. Though NDA sought support from the INDIA bloc, the government and opposition failed to reach a consensus after the incumbent refused to give up the Deputy Speaker's post, which was demanded by the rival parties. The Speaker's election scheduled on Wednesday is expected to go in favour of the government with the numbers stacked up for the ruling NDA alliance.
Lok Sabha Speaker Election: All Updates
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The Indian Lok Sabha will witness a rare contest for the election of the Speaker on Wednesday with BJP's Om Birla, eyeing his second term, facing a challenge from INDIA alliance backed Congress MP K Suresh. K Suresh is the eight-time MP from Kerala's Mavelikara. Though NDA sought support from the INDIA bloc, the government and opposition failed to reach a consensus after the incumbent refused to give up the Deputy Speaker's post, which was demanded by the rival parties. The Speaker's election scheduled on Wednesday is expected to go in favour of the government with the numbers stacked up for the ruling NDA alliance.
Live Blog: The historic swearing-in of Narendra Modi
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:36 pm
Narendra Modi is the second politician after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to become Prime Minister for the third consecutive term as he takes oath on June 9 evening at 7-15 pm along with a council of ministers in the presence of heads of states from neighbouring countries. Narendra Modi on June 4 returned for a rare third consecutive term in office with his allies, but fell short of an absolute majority for his BJP (240 seats as against 272 required), in an election that gave a new lease of life to a Congress-led disparate Opposition bloc- INDIA- as the anti-Modi union halted the saffron juggernaut to under 300. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Modi's BJP garnered 293 seats while the opposition INDIA bloc bagged 234 in the 543-member Paliament.
LIVE BLOG: All Updates of the LS Election 2024 Result
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyes a rare record-equalling third term facing the challenge thrown by the INDIA Bloc jointly led by the opposition parties ranging from the Congress to the powerful regional outfits in different states, the counting of votes is beginning at 8 am today. The counting of the votes cap the seven-phase democratic exercise as the nation waits with bated breath to know the outcome of the big contest.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All updates from 5th phase of voting
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Voting is currently underway in 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday. The voting process started at 7 am. Despite the small number of seats going for polls in this phase, the fates of high-profile leaders like Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, and Piyush Goyal, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. In this phase, over 8.95 crore voters are eligible to express their democratic choice across 94,732 polling stations in the country.
Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2024: All Updates
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024, an interim one before the country heads for the next General Elections, for a record sixth time on Thursday. This will be the last budget presented by the Modi government, which will seek a third term in elections in summer this year. Catch all UPDATES here...
Live Blog: Ayodhya's grand Ram Mandir inauguration
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
The countdown to the inaugural ceremony of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya had begun as countrymen waited to witness the historic consecration or 'pran pratistha' ritual of Ram Lalla following the end of a 70-year-long court battle in 2019. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust installed the Ram Lalla idol at the sanctum-sanctorum of the temple at noon on Jan 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi headlining the event. The landmark event was attended by 10,000 special guests including 100 international dignitaries. "Ram is not fire, he is energy. He is not conflict but solution," said PM Modi after the rituals addressing the gathering and the entire country.
Live Blog: BJP leads in 3 states, Congress ahead in Telangana
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Amid a tight security cover, the counting of votes in the recently held assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana commenced Sunday in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months. The Congress, which is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is ruling Madhya Pradesh, are locked in a straight fight in these three states, while K Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is hoping for a hat-trick in Telangana.
Live Blog: BJP leads in 3 states, Congress ahead in Telangana
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Amid a tight security cover, the counting of votes in the recently held assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana commenced Sunday in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months. The Congress, which is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is ruling Madhya Pradesh, are locked in a straight fight in these three states, while K Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is hoping for a hat-trick in Telangana.
Live Blog: BJP leads in 3 states, Congress ahead in Telangana
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Amid a tight security cover, the counting of votes in the recently held assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana commenced Sunday in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months. The Congress, which is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is ruling Madhya Pradesh, are locked in a straight fight in these three states, while K Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is hoping for a hat-trick in Telangana.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
The final phase of the rescue mission at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been trapped since November 12, is currently underway. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) anticipates that the rescue operation will be successfully concluded within the next few hours or by Friday, media reports said.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
The final phase of the rescue mission at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been trapped since November 12, is currently underway. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) anticipates that the rescue operation will be successfully concluded within the next few hours or by Friday, media reports said.
#IsraelAtWar: LIVE updates of Israel-Palestine Conflict
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
More than one thousand people have died in Israel and Palestine since the Hamas group members launched a massive attack against the Jewish nation on Saturday by firing 5000 rockets and eventually inviting heavy retaliation and declaration of war by Israel. IBNS brings all updates from ground zero
#IsraelAtWar: Live Blog On Israel-Palestine Conflict
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
More than 1,000 people have died in Israel and Palestine since the Hamas group members launched an attack against Israel on Saturday.
G20 Summit in Delhi: All Updates
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
The national capital Delhi is all set to host the world leaders, who will be here to attend the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will individually welcome all global leaders at the newly-inaugurated Bharat Mandapam in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. Modi will host a lunch for all global leaders on Saturday followed by a dinner which will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.
LIVE Blog: Mamata's Martyrs' Day Rally
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Days after the sweep in the panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will hold the Martyrs' Day rally, which will be the last before the next General Elections, on Friday. The rally, which is the annual mega political event of the ruling party, is held at Esplanade in downtown Kolkata. This year's rally has assumed significance as the TMC swept the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Left and Congress in the violence-marred panchayat polls. Moreover, Mamata's rally comes just a few days after 26 anti-BJP parties formed an opposition alliance, named 'INDIA', to deny Prime Minister Narendra Modi a straight term in the coming year.
LIVE BLOG: West Bengal Panchayat poll result
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
The counting of votes in the violence-marred Panchayat and rural body poll in West Bengal is currently underway on Tuesday.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
In a serious serious challenge to Russia's President Vladimir Putin's rule, country's private paramilitary force Wagner mercenary launched an all out mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. The world watched the developments in Russia as Prigozhin vowed to punish Russian military leaders whom he accused of killing 2,000 of his fighters. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian Armed Forces to neutralize the rebellions and arrest Prigozhin.