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"Verification Of Votes Not Fundamental Right": Supreme Court In Key Ruling

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today rejected petitions seeking complete verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).

Israel Intensifies Strikes On Rafah, Hamas Says It "Will Not Achieve" Goals. Top Points

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024

Israel has stepped up its attack on Rafah after vowing to move on with the planned military operation in the southern Gaza city. Hamas, however, said that Israel would fail to meet its goals even if it invaded Rafah.

88 Seats, 15.9 Crore Voters: 5 Facts About Phase 2 Of Lok Sabha Polls

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

After a voter turnout of over 65% in the first and biggest phase of the Lok Sabha elections, all eyes are now on Phase 2, which will see voting take place in 88 seats from 13 states and UTs. The fate of many big faces will be decided in this phase.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: 63% Turnout As 88 Seats Vote In Phase 2

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

Voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. For Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura, polling is over.

"World Can't...": Netanyahu Blasts Pro-Palestine Protests On US Campuses

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Thursday April 25, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests have spread to more college campuses in the US, denouncing the mounting deaths in Gaza. Over a hundred students have been arrested for campus occupation, which Jewish students claim to be antisemitic.

Israel Says "Moving Ahead" With Rafah Attack, Draws Egpyt's Ire: 10 Points

NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 25, 2024

Israel on Wednesday said it was "moving ahead" with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to target Hamas, drawing a stern warning from neighbour Egypt.

After Iran's "Harsher Response" Vow, Hezbollah Launches Rockets At Israel

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday April 23, 2024, New Delhi

Hezbollah last night launched a barrage of rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in northern Israel amid tensions between Israel and Iran. Hezbollah is an armed group based in Lebanon that is funded financially and militarily by Iran.

5 Facts About Terry Anderson, Journalist Who Was Held Captive In Lebanon

NDTV News Desk | Monday April 22, 2024, New Delhi

Terry Anderson, an American reporter once kidnapped by extremists in Lebanon back in 1985, and kept captive for seven years, died at the age of 76 on Sunday.

Middle East Remains On Boil, Pro-Iran Troops Bombed In Iraq: 10 Points

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Saturday April 20, 2024

A military base in central Iraq, which was housing army troops and pro-Iranian paramilitaries, was hit with "bombing" overnight amid spiralling tensions between Israel and Iran, reports suggest. The US military has denied any role in the attack.

India Records 65.4% Polling As Millions Vote In Round 1 Of General Election

Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

The massive exercise to elect the 18th Lok Sabha started today with elections on 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories. By the end of Phase 1, around 60.03% people voted. Sporadic violence was reported from Manipur and Bengal.

Iran Shoots Down Several Drones, US Officials Suspect Israel: 10 Points

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, US officials said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, whose decades of shadow war has broken out into the open and threatened to drag the region deeper into conflict.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Swing Seats In Phase 1. See Details

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections today has many swing seats that will make or break the chances of parties. People will vote to elect MPs in 102 seats. The BJP is looking for a third team, while INDIA bloc is hoping for a win somehow.

Millions Vote On Day 1 Of General Election, 60.03% Polling In Biggest Phase

Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Lok Sabha polls 2024 - billed by the BJP as a milestone to 2047 and the Opposition as a battle for democracy's survival - began today. In the first of the 7-phase exercise, voting is being held in 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories

10 Points On UPSC 2023 Topper Aditya Srivastava

Edited by Puniti Pandey | Wednesday April 17, 2024, New Delhi

UPSC on Tuesday announced the results of Civil Services Exam 2023 results in which Aditya Srivastava from Lucknow scored the top rank.

In Iran-Israel War, UN Worried About Strikes On Nuclear Sites: 10 Points

Edited by Aditi Gautam | Tuesday April 16, 2024

Israel has vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country - prompting appeals for de-escalation by world leaders fearing wider conflict in the Middle East.