New Delhi: The Congress has hailed as an "important first step" the Supreme Court's notice to the Election Commission and the Centre on a plea seeking a complete count of VVPAT slips and said the matter should be decided before the Lok Sabha polls commence.

Mangaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party issued an order appointing Capt. Ganesh Karnik as the election in-charge of the Dakshina Kannada district on Monday.

NIA officers are reported to have conducted an investigation against a Circle Inspector for aiding the mother of Rameshwaram Café blast accused Muzammil Shareef to get a rented house in Chikkamagaluru. The accused had revealed the help of the police officer to NIA after his arrest.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examination Authority has directed candidates who have not received their refund of the caution deposit/excess fees paid during the admission process to various professional courses, including medical and engineering, to furnish their bank account details through the KEA website within April 10. Executive Director of KEA, S. Ramya, issued an official notification on Monday, April 1.

Udupi: In a tragic incident, a car mowed down a pedestrian while attempting to cross the road on state highway near Hiliyana village near Hogaibelar on Sunday evening, March 31.

Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets to register their third consecutive win in this edition of the IPL here on Monday.

Deir Al-Balah: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will shut down satellite broadcaster Al Jazeera immediately.

New Delhi: The Indian Railways earned over Rs 5,800 crore additional revenue from senior citizens after withdrawal of concessions in train fares four years ago, responses under Right to Information Act revealed.