BJP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Gautam Gambhir, has sent a defamation notice to his AAP opponent Atishi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia. The AAP leaders accused Gambhir of circulating offensive pamphlet against Atishi.
Mumbai: TV actor Karan Oberoi sent to 14-day judicial custody by Andheri Court in connection with an alleged rape case against him. He was arrested on May 6.
Supreme Court dismisses the petition seeking to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting the Lok Sabha polls after he had “voluntarily acquired British nationality.”
Madhya Pradesh: District Collector Bhopal orders inquiry to investigate if permission was given for three-day camp being held by Computer Baba along with other saints to undertake Hat Yog in Bhopal, over cost of the event and the role of Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.
AgustaWestland money laundering case: Special CBI Court issues fresh summons against David Syms (alleged partner of Christian Michel) and two firms. Court had earlier issued summons against them when it took cognizance on the supplementary charge sheet filed by ED.
Supreme Court Collegium comprising five judges recommends elevation of Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Justice Surya Kant as judges of the Supreme Court.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has granted bail to Jairam Ramesh on personal bond and surety of Rs 20,000 each in criminal defamation case against him and Caravan magazine by Vivek Doval (Son of NSA Ajit Doval). Next date of hearing is 27th May.
Tamil Nadu: Police has arrested a 50-yr-old woman in Pollachi for lifting a 5-day-old infant from the government hospital on 5th May. The accused has been sent to Coimbatore Central prison.
Anil Kayal, SP, Chittorgarh: A case has been registered in connection with rape with a 5-year-old. Medical examination of the child has been done, her condition is stable. One suspect has been identified and further probe is underway. It is an unfortunate incident.
A fire broke out in a cloth godown in Pune's Uruli Devachi village, leading to the death of five labourers. Four fire tenders were rushed to douse off the blaze.
New Delhi, May 9: Poll pitch continues to escalate, with barely four days remaining for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019. Congress' general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mounted a stinging offensive against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, challenging him to contest the elections on the issue of unemployment and GST. Stay tuned here for the live breaking news and headlines from India and across the world.
In other major news, the UK Westminster Court has turned down the bail application of fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi for a third time in a row. The Indian side has claimed a diplomatic and legal victory, claiming that the extradition of the PNB fraud accused is inching closer. Nirav Modi's Bail Plea Rejected Third Time by UK Court
On the international front, tension continues to loom in Iran, where the United States has threatened to further its diplomatic offensive against the Hassan Rouhani regime. Tehran, hit by the US sanctions, has now announced to gradually move out of the 2015 Nuclear Deal.
In sports, the Sunrisers Hyderabad was defeated by Delhi Capitals in the eliminator of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. The DC has now set-up a semi-final with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match will be played on Friday.
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