The Congress president said journalists in India are working under growing pressure, with rising cases of arrests and intimidation. He also warned that weakening press freedom is directly impacting democratic accountability.
The Nasrapur rape and murder case has triggered widespread anger in Maharashtra. Amid the outrage, Sanjay Raut has launched a strong political attack on the state government.
Aman Kumar Sharma, 30, is suspected to have died by suicide, with preliminary inquiry indicating death by hanging, according to a statement issued by police.
Allegations of intimidation, protests by residents, and fresh political clashes have added tension across several parts of West Bengal ahead of the counting of votes.
Assam is waiting for the counting of votes as key constituencies across the state prepare to decide the final result. Important seats in different regions will play a big role in shaping which party forms the next government.
The city will see controlled movement across several key roads as authorities manage security around EVM strongroom centres on counting day. Traffic diversions, no-entry zones, and parking restrictions will remain in force.
A video showing a youth scaling the wall of the counting centre within the Burdwan University complex late on Friday evening has sparked controversy over strongroom security ahead of counting day.
Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant on Friday declared Sikkim as the country’s first paperless judiciary, marking a major milestone in India’s push towards digital justice delivery.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been taken into police custody in Haripal after being accused of molesting a minor girl.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put in place an elaborate monitoring mechanism for the counting day, 4 May, with key central leaders stationed in Kolkata to oversee developments in real time.
