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As many as 2,380 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The number of active cases came down to 27,212 from 30,041 the day before, as per the health ministry data. With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630). The death toll climbed to 5,31,659 with 15 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. At 27,212, the active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the ministry said. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,10,738, while the case fatality rate stood at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry’s website, 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. (With inputs from PTI) Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News

BJP leader and Union Minister Smriti Irani started her career as an actor and is recognised by an entire generation for her role in the popular daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Before venturing into politics, the BJP leader not only worked in several TV serials and advertisements but also won multiple awards for performance. During her stint as an actor, Irani also worked in a powerful ad, addressing menstrual taboos. Recalling the same, the actor-turned-politician shared the 25-year-old ad on her social media handles, mentioning how the sanitary pad advertisement ensured the death of a glamour-based career. In the ad, a visibly younger Irani can be seen talking about menstruation and breaking taboos around it. “When your past ‘whispers’ ….25 years ago, my first ad ever for a big company. However, the subject was not a fancy one. In fact such was the product that many were averse to the assignment since a sanitary pad advertisement ensured the death of a glamour based caree

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused the Congress Party of mocking the Hindu faith by proposing to ban Bajrang Dal. His comments came as he addressed a public rally in Chikkamagaluru ahead of Karnataka polls. Adityanath also said that those who oppose the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, Sreshtha Bharat’ are supporting “anti-national” organisations like the Popular Front of India (PFI). Explaining the bond between UP and Karnataka, Adtiyanath said that has come from the land of Ram to the land of Hanuman (Karnataka). “The bonding between the two states underlines the fact that they are integrally one and ”materialise” the concept of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’,” he said. “Banning Bajrang Dal means Congress is trying to make a mockery of the Hindu faith. Hindu community will not tolerate and accept it,” the BJP leader added. #WATCH | “Congress is playing with Hindu faith by talking about banning Bajrang Dal,” says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Chikmagalur, K

Rajouri Encounter: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jammu on Saturday to assess the situation in the continuing conflict between security forces and Pakistan-backed terrorists in the Kandi region of Rajouri district. Upon his arrival in Jammu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was received by Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. According to media repots, Rajnath Singh will visit Rajouri district, where five soldiers of the Indian Army were martyred when terrorists triggered an explosion during an encounter with security forces on Friday morning. The Rajouri encounter was part of ‘Operation Trinetra’ being carried out jointly by the Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in order to hunt down terrorists in the union territory. On Saturday morning, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to the five Indian Army soldiers who were martyred during the Rajo

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has made The Kerala Story tax-free in the state. The controversial movie hit the big screens yesterday. In a video address, Chouhan said that the film “exposes the horrific face of love jihad, religious conversion, and terrorism.” “While we have already brought a law against (forced) conversion, the film creates awareness about the issue. This film should be watched by all and that’s why the Madhya Pradesh government is declaring the film tax-free,” he added. आतंकवाद की भयावह सच्चाई को उजागर करती फिल्म ‘The Kerala Story’ मध्यप्रदेश में टैक्स फ्री की जा रही है। pic.twitter.com/l5oizjqK7j — Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 6, 2023 The movie, starring Adah Sharma and written by Sudipto Sen, has stirred up controversy since its trailer was released last week for allegedly falsely claiming that Kerala has witnessed 32,000 women go missing and converted to Islam to join a terrorist organisation. The Kerala High Court o

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a mega roadshow in Karnataka’s capital Bengaluru today during the last leg of the campaigning ahead of polls which are scheduled for next week. The southern state will go to polls on May 10 and the results are to be declared on May 13. The roadshow was a spectacular event that panned 26 km and covered nearly 13 constituencies. A sea of supporters could be seen queued up on both sides of the road. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a 26 km long roadshow in Bengaluru, ahead of Karnataka Assembly elections #Karnatakaelections pic.twitter.com/ShebLJOhlw — ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2023 Party sources have said that Modi is expected to hold two mega road shows and four public meetings this weekend. Prior to this, PM Modi took out a roadshow of 5 kilometres in Bengaluru, and a roadshow in Mysore on April 30, in which a large number of people participated. Earlier, on Tuesday, Prime Minister held a mega roadshow in Kalaburagi. The BJP is e

This is truly the age of social media and almost everyone is on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. From browsing wholesome content to sharing pictures and videos, people spend a lot of their time hooked to these platforms. When speaking about social media, how can we forget about Instagram Reels? Making Reels has become a popular trend nowadays. From dancing, singing, acting, and carrying out weird acts on camera, Instagram continues to remain abuzz with dozens of such clips. And the latest trend on Reels involves dancing in public places. One such video has now caught traction after a group of girls was spotted dancing inside a train. Yes, you have heard it right! Leaving stages, roads, parks, and other possible spots, the girls took things to the next level as they transformed the train’s compartment into their dancing platform. Jumping into a trend, the girls can be seen seated on the different berths of the coach as the camera pans to show them grooving in sync. It begins with sho

India is expected to become a 50 per cent non-cash economy in consumption in the next three years. According to a new report, the person-to-merchat digital transactions could reach over $1.5 trillion by the Financial Year 2026. According to a new report from Bain & Company, the household consumption of the country is expected to reach more than $3 trillion by FY26. This is because of India’s upper-middle and high-income segments, as UPI transactions make up a significant portion at around $1 trillion person-to-merchant payments. Saurabh Trehan, Partner and Leader of the Financial Services (FS) practice, Bain & Company, said, “With the current technical and financial momentum, India is expected to become a nearly 50 per cent non-cash economy in consumption in the next three years with approximately 350-400 million digital consumers,” reported IANS. Trehan also said that this growth could further go upto 60-75 per cent in case of continued government incentives, as well as hig

The core committee of the NCP unanimously passed a proposal on Friday and rejected Sharad Pawar’s resignation. Praful Patel, Vice-President of the party said “Several leaders including me met Pawar Saheb and requested him to rethink his decision as the country and party need him at this hour. Not only NCP leaders but other party leaders and eminent personalities also requested him to continue as party chief,”. The committee, which includes Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule, former Union leader Parful Patel and Bhujbal has rejected the resignation of Sharad Pawar who quit the post of the party president in a surprise move this week. Pawar, a Rajya Sabha MP and one of the stalwarts of the Opposition had said he was stepping down as NCP chief but was not retiring from public life. The announcement came amid speculation that Ajit Pawar and some MLAs may join hands with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, though the former deputy chief minister has refuted such talk by claiming he will be with th

Rajouri Encounter: An encounter broke out between terrorists and a joint team of the security forces in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. According to media reports, the security forces had managed to cordon off a group of terrorists in the Kandi area of the Kotranka sub-division on Friday morning. Around three terrorists are believed to be trapped. #WATCH | Jammu: An encounter has started in the Kandi area of Rajouri. Security forces on the spot. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/WGsPJXGh2w — ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2023 However, it is yet to be ascertained whether the trapped terrorists were involved in the ambush of an Indian Army vehicle Bhatta Durian in Poonch district last month in which five soldiers from a Rashtriya Rifles unit had attained martyrdom. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .    from First

10:40 (IST) Karnataka Polls LIVE Small section of Karnataka voters impacted by Bajrang Dal issue: Congress survey According to a poll conducted internally by Congress, just a tiny portion of Karnataka residents believe the potential banning of the Bajrang Dal is an election issue, despite the BJP making it a major campaign topic. Only 7 per cent of Karnataka voters are even aware of the issue, and "of this, less than 10% thought it was an election issue," they claimed, citing the survey. Congress sources withheld information on the survey's sample size, geographic scope, and target age group. 10:20 (IST) Karnataka Polls LIVE Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to address election rally in Hubballi tomorrow On Saturday, former Congress leader Sonia Gandhi will speak at her maiden election rally in Hubballi. She will be accompanied by former chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the party when the BJP refused to give him a ticket to run in the polls. 10:06 (IS

10:06 (IST) Karnataka Polls LIVE PM Modi to address rallies in Bellary, Tumakuru districts today In the Karnataka districts of Bellary and Tumkaru on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver speeches at two public gatherings. Bellary's rally will start at 2:00 PM, while Tumkaru's rally will start at 4:30 PM.  09:55 (IST) Karnataka Polls LIVE Over Rs 4.5 cr unaccounted cash seized in poll-bound Karnataka Over 4.5 crore rupees in unaccounted cash were taken from a villa in this election-bound Karnataka, according to the police. The cops raided a realtor's car after receiving a tip, and they discovered cash in gunny sacks there. More cash was found after the village was searched. Voters were to get the funds in preparation for the assembly elections in May. Since the model code of conduct went into effect in the state on 29 March, there have been seizures of Rs 331 crore, including Rs 117 crore in cash, Rs 85.53 crore in gold, and Rs 78.71 crore in spirit

In view of the escalating situation in the Northeastern state, all Manipur-bound trains have been halted till the situation improves. Indian Army on Thursday sounded alert about fake videos related to the security situation in Manipur, including a video of an attack on an Assam Rifles post, being circulated by “inimical elements for vested interests.” “Fake videos on the security situation in Manipur including a video of the attack on Assam Rifles post are being circulated by inimical elements for vested interests. Indian Army requests all to rely on content through official and verified sources only,” tweeted SpearCorps. IndianArmy #Manipur Update Fake Videos on security situation in Manipur including a video of attack on Assam Rifles post is being circulated by inimical elements for vested interests. #IndianArmy requests all to rely on content through official & verified sources only @adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/Y58eROsZRM — SpearCorps.IndianArmy (@Spearcorps) May

In yet another move against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at four places in Baramulla district on Thursday. The NIA raids, which were looking for evidence of terrorist activities, targeted four places in the Old Town area of Baramulla district in northern Kashmir. During the raids, the NIA teams were accompanied by police and CRPF, officials told the media. These raids are part of an extensive NIA operation against terrorist funding in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier this week, the NIA had raided 12 places in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its investigation into a case involving a plot to support terrorism by Pakistan. Of the 12 locations visited by NIA teams during Tuesday’s raids, 11 were in the Kashmir Valley. Of these, eight were in Pulwama district while one each were Kulgam, Anantnag, and Budgam districts. The Jammu region had also witnessed an NIA raid on Tuesday with a location in Poonch district being ta

10:30 (IST) Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, PM says in Karnataka In an effort to "punish" the Congress for its "culture of abuse," Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Karnataka voters on Wednesday to chant "Jai Bajrangbali" when they cast their ballots. The BJP was stepping up its criticism of the opposition party for promising to outlaw the Bajrang Dal. In defending its stance against the right-wing Hindu organisation, the Congress emphasised that it is committed to stopping people and groups that sow the seeds of discord and claimed that the Supreme Court has also called for action against "those spreading hatred." 10:22 (IST) Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE CM Baghel tweets video of boy using abusive words, calls him Bajrang Dal Member Bhupesh Baghel, the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, said the youngster in the video was a member of the Bajrang Dal and released it on Twitter. The boy is se

Beant Singh Assassination Case: The Supreme Court has refused to commute the death sentence of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana who was convicted for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. In its ruling on Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused to commute the death sentence of the Khalistan activist to life imprisonment and directed the Centre to take a decision on his request for compassion. The ruling was handed out by a three-judge panel made up of Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, and Sanjay Karol, who had on March 2 reserved their decision on Rajoana’s petition for the commutation of his death sentence on the grounds that the Centre had taken an unusually long time to decide on his mercy petition. “What we have decided is that the stand of the Ministry of Home Affairs to defer the decision on the mercy petition of the petitioner is also the decision for decision given thereunder…it actually amounts to a decision declining to grant the same for

Amarnath Yatra 2023 is all set to begin on 1 July and end on 31 August. The registration for the 62-day pilgrimage is now open. The sacred site is located in the Ladar Valley, at a height of 12,756 feet above sea level. The valley, which is surrounded by know-covered mountains for the majority of the year, is about 141 kilometres from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. How to register for the Amarnath Yatra 2023? The registration form can be obtained from any authorised bank branch. The form is then need to be filled and sent back to the bank branch along with a registration fee of Rs 100. Each registered person will get a token number which will be the access pass. You can also register online for the Yatra. Steps to register for Amarnath Yatra 2023 online: Step 1: Visit Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s (SASB) official site at www.jksasb.nic.in Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button under ‘Online Services’ tab. Step 3: Fill in the necessary details and press ‘Submit’. Step 4: Verify

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained five people, including two from Kolkata and one from Hyderabad, for allegedly extorting money online while impersonating as police officers. An official from the Bangur Nagar police station, according to PTI , said that they had received many reports where people pretending to be police officers called victims and claimed that they have found a parcel with the victim’s identity, which contained drugs or weapons. When the victims got scared, the callers obtained their bank account numbers and forced them to download a software. Money was transferred from the victim’s account to the fraudsters’ account using this method, reported PTI . Similar complaints were filed in Pune and Sangli. During the investigation, police caught two suspects from Kolkata, two from Thane, and the main suspect from Hyderabad. According to the official, the main accused was also involved in crypto currency trade, and they have attached 40 bank accounts and retrieved Rs

A 38-year-old Pune-born architect and teacher is among the few Indians who have been invited to attend the coronation of Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III. Sourabh Phadke, stunned by the invitation, says the news is yet to sink in. The charity champion was chosen for his association and great success through the causes supported by the Prince’s Foundation, the charity founded by Charles when he was the Prince of Wales. “It’s still sinking in and I don’t know what to expect considering I’ve never been to a Coronation before. It’s with that spirit in mind that I’m approaching it,” Phadke said, reacting to his royal invitation to Westminster Abbey on Saturday. A trained architect, Phadke joined the foundation’s Traditional Building Skills programme and expanded his repertoire by specialising as a stonemason. It was during this course that Phadke’s work stood out as he was based for four months at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, the Scottish headquarters of the Prince’s Foundation, an

09:53 (IST) Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Bajrang Dal stages protest against Congress manifesto to ban organisation Workers from the Bajrang Dal protested in front of the Congress building and set fire to the party platform for the forthcoming elections in Karnataka.  This comes after the Congress pledged on Tuesday to take "decisive action" in accordance with the law, including outlawing groups like the Bajrang Dal, the Popular Front of India, and others. 09:50 (IST) Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE BJP programs are part of Congress' manifesto, says CM Bommai Calling the Congress’ manifesto “cheating”, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed that most of the programs were announced by the incumbent BJP government. The CM while campaigning BJP candidate MR Patil, said, “He has an emotional bond with this taluk as he spent most of his childhood days here in Kamadolli, Saunshi, and Gudageri. His father, former CM, SR Bommai had got released nearly 30,000 ac

Calling the Congress’ manifesto “cheating”, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed that most of the programs were announced by the incumbent BJP government. The CM while campaigning BJP candidate MR Patil, said, “He has an emotional bond with this taluk as he spent most of his childhood days here in Kamadolli, Saunshi, and Gudageri. His father, former CM, SR Bommai had got released nearly 30,000 acres of land to farmers of this taluk, and he had won from the constituency as an independent candidate. The chilli crop is grown more in Kundagol but the Byadgi chilli is the most famous across the world. From next year, arrangements will be made for the purchase of the chilli crop in Kundgol.” Bommaii said on the one hand the BJP is seeking votes based on patriotism and the country’s security but on the other hand, the Congress Party has joined hands with anti-nationals to divide the nation. He further said that the Congress party has done zero development all these years. Und

Sharad Pawar on Tuesday stepped down as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president. The veteran politician and the four-time chief minister of Maharashtra made the announcement at a book launch event of his autobiography at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratisthan in Mumbai. “After a long period of public life from 1 May, 1960, to 1 May, 2023, it is necessary to take a step back. Hence, I have decided to step down as President of the Nationalist Congress Party,” Pawar said. “I am resigning from the post of the national president of NCP… It’s time for a new generation to guide the party and the direction it intends to take,” he added. #WATCH | “I am resigning from the post of the national president of NCP,” says NCP chief Sharad Pawar pic.twitter.com/tTiO8aCAcK — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023 Announcing his decision of resigning from the post of NCP chief, Pawar said that he was not retiring from public life and would continue to attend public events and meetings, “My colleagues, even

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced to hold a series of protests across the country against a plea in the Supreme Court on the issue, saying that same-sex marriage is against the “ethics of Indian culture. The announcement comes amid the ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court in connection with various petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. “Nationwide protests will be held against the plea in the Supreme Court. This plea is against the ethics of Sanatani beliefs,” VHP Tripura chief Mahendrapal Singh said. Opposing the plea, Singh said that the Hindu Marriage Act 1954 is sacred and should not be changed. “All the saints and educated fraternities have strongly objected to this unexpected anticipation,” he added. The Constitution Bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha is dealing with a batch of petitions pertaining to ‘marriage equality rights for the LGBTQI+ community’. The