Jharkhand cops reach Kanker to probe rape case in which BJP candidate is suspect

?A team of Jharkhand police reached Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Monday in connection with a rape case registered in Jamshedpur in which the BJP's candidate for Bhanupratapur assembly by-election, Bramhanand Netam, is among the accused, the Chhattisgarh police said. Netam had earlier denied the accusation, calling the allegations 'a conspiracy hatched by Congress' to tarnish his image. A police officer said the team could take action against Netam over the next two days as well.

Delhi HC issues summons to Raut, Thackeray, Twitter, Google in defamation case

Delhi High Court summons Shiv Sena leaders Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Aditya Thackeray, Twitter and Google in a civil defamation case filed by Rahul Ramesh Shewale over Raut's claim of a Rs 2000 crore deal for the allotment of the bow and arrow symbol to the Shiv Sena faction. Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar asked the court to pass an injunction to restrain Raut and others from making any further defamatory allegations.

Watch | Amritpal Singh seen in Delhi wearing a mask and no turban

Radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh has been seen on a Delhi street in a new look, according to CCTV footage. Police suspect the Khalistani leader is still absconding and the Indian government has asked the Nepal government to not allow him to flee. Punjab government told the high court they are close to catching him, but he has yet to be arrested. Photos on social media indicate Amritpal Singh and his aide Papalpreet are bluffing the police.

Man wanted to 'welcome' UP gangster Atiq Ahmed with footwear garland | VIDEO

Varun, a lawyer, waited outside a Prayagraj court with a garland of shoes to put on gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, convicted of kidnapping and murdering lawyer Umesh Pal in 2006. Umesh's family demanded a death sentence for the five-time MLA, hoping it would bring an end to the terror. Ahmad was convicted of kidnapping and other charges, and brought from Gujarat to Prayagraj for sentencing.

61 IIT, IIM, NIT students have died by suicide since 2018: Govt tells Parliament

61 students from IITs, IIMs and NITs have died by suicide over the last five years, according to the government. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has provisions for counselling systems, while workshops/ seminars are conducted to destress students. Caretakers are also sensitised to notice signs of depression in fellow students.

Afternoon brief: 22 developing countries bailed out by China in past 2 decades, says report, and all the latest news

China has loaned $240 billion to 22 developing countries over the past two decades, according to a report. AB de Villiers remembers Virat Kohli's first impression as "cocky and arrogant". Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan were seen smiling at Alanna Panday and Ivor McCray's wedding reception. Women need to look out for signs of weak bones to prevent immobility and fractures. Elon Musk shared a funny meme about life before Google Maps. Cauliflower has surprising health benefits.

ED recorded 3,497 cases under PMLA in last five years: Govt informs Parliament

In the last five years, the Enforcement Directorate recorded 3,497 cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The government also stated that investigations have noticed the role of Indian and foreign Shell Companies in money laundering and necessary action has been taken.

Twitter blocks BBC's Punjabi handle amid Amritpal Singh manhunt

BBC News' Punjabi language Twitter account was blocked Tuesday as Punjab and the Centre hunt down Amritpal Singh, a Khalistani separatist and 'Punjab Waris De' chief. Over 100 Twitter handles and multiple YouTube channels have been blocked in the operation, which began after Amritpal and his supporters stormed a police station near Amritsar. A new photograph of Amritpal and his mentor Papalpreet Singh has been circulated on social media.

Claims of political motives behind PFI ban baseless: Tribunal

Tribunal upholds ban on Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates, noting there was no evidence to suggest it was imposed to target a particular community. The government presented 97 witnesses and 71 cases against PFI, which argued the ban was for political reasons. The tribunal lauded the evidence, calling it "irrefutable" and "impeccable".

BJP facing opposition protests because…: What PM Modi said

PM Modi linked the opposition's attack on his government to BJP's electoral successes and urged party MPs to promote government schemes for a month from May 15. He also asked them to work for the cause of "Mother Earth", citing Gujarat's work for "beti bachao". He noted that the more the BJP wins, the more it will be targeted.

Mehul Choksi pledged over-valued, low quality jewels to get loan: CBI

Mehul Choksi, a fugitive businessman, is accused of pledging overvalued and low quality diamonds and gemstones to get a loan from a government entity, IFCI Ltd, in 2016. CBI plans to use the latest charge sheet to convince Interpol that Choksi is a habitual offender and to support the extradition proceedings in Antigua and Barbuda. The businessman is wanted in India for the $2 billion Punjab National Bank fraud case.

'Without prejudice to my rights..': Rahul Gandhi's full letter on eviction row

Rahul Gandhi responded to the eviction notice issued to him following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. He was asked to vacate his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow after being convicted of criminal defamation by a court in Gujarat. 17 parties, including the Trinamool Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, united to protest Gandhi's disqualification.

'Thank you for your letter... I will abide...': Rahul responds to bungalow eviction notice

Rahul Gandhi has responded to the eviction notice issued to him for his government-allotted bungalow in New Delhi, saying he will abide by the rules and vacate the premises. Gandhi thanked the authorities for the notice and said he will vacate the premises as soon as he is able to arrange alternate accommodation.

‘House doesn't belong to him’: Smriti Irani on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul Gandhi

Union Minister Smriti Irani hit out at Rahul Gandhi over the eviction notice issued to him for his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow after he was disqualified from Lok Sabha. Irani said the house does not belong to him, it belongs to the common people. Congress leaders have criticized the move, with Harish Rawat saying the government is trying to silence dissenting voices.

At BJP meet, PM Modi tells MPs to focus on social issues, outreach to people

PM Modi asked BJP MPs to focus on social issues in their constituencies and implement social schemes to benefit the party. He cited Gujarat's Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign as an example. He also asked them to reach out to the masses with information about the Union government's accomplishments from May 15-June 15. The BJP's OBC Morcha has also lined up programmes to highlight the benefits the communities have reaped since the party came to power in 2014.

EPFO fixes 8.15% interest rate on provident fund

EPFO has fixed 8.15% interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2022-23, the lowest in three decades. 12% of an employee's basic salary is compulsorily deducted to be saved in the provident fund, while an employer co-contributes another 12%. The EPFO's Central Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the annual accounts, financial performance and returns from investments. Ratification by the finance ministry is required for the savings interest rate to take effect.