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Former Congress leader Tajinder Singh Bittu joins BJP

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:31:13 PM IST

In yet another blow to the Congress party, Tajinder Singh Bittu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in Delhi on Saturday in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and party general secretary Vinod Tawde. ... read..

Himachal HC issues notice to respondent in Abhishek Manu Singhvi's case challenging Rajya Sabha elections

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:31:09 PM IST

The Himachal Pardesh High Court on Saturday has issued notice to respondent MP and Bharatiya Janata Party Leader Harsh Mahajan on a petition filed by Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi. ... read..

"We will win all five seats with good margin": Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 20, 2024 6:31:04 PM IST

After the first phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party will register victory on all five seats with a good margin. ... read..

"DMK tried to capture polling booth during LS polls in Tamil Nadu" claims Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 20, 2024 6:31:02 PM IST

BJP candidate from South Chennai Lok Sabha seat, Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday accused the DMK party of attempting to capture a booth in the south Chennai Mylapore Assembly during the first phase of elections in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Police bust terrorist hideout in J-K's Arnas area, seize arms and ammunition

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 20, 2024 6:30:48 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturdaybusted a terrorist hideout in the Arnas area. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: YS Sharmila files nomination from Kadapa seat in Andhra Pradesh

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:30:42 PM IST

YS Sharmila, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief and party's candidate, filed her nomination from the Kadapa seat on Saturday. ... read..

"Will continue my fight for farmers of Mandya" says BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh

Udupi (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 6:30:36 PM IST

BJP leader and Mandya MP, Sumalatha Ambareesh, said on Saturday that her fight is going to continue for the farmers no matter whoever becomes the MP after the election. ... read..

Newly enacted criminal laws transitioned India's legal framework into new age: CJI DY Chandrachud

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:30:32 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, on Saturday said that "the newly enacted criminal laws have transitioned India's legal framework on criminal justice into the new age." ... read..

"If Congress leader's daughter is not safe, who will be safe in Karnataka?": BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:30:30 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday slammed the Congress party over the Hubballi murder incident and said that the manner in which women are being killed in Karnataka in broad daylight, it seems "criminals are having a free run in ... read..

"We got majority in 2014, 2019 and used it to abolish 370, build Ram Mandir, implement CAA...": Amit Shah

Kota (Rajasthan) | April 20, 2024 6:30:28 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the people gave BJP full majority in 2014 and 2019 election, and they used that to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, implement CAA and give 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state as ... read..

Assam SEBA Class 10 result announced, 75.7 pc pass percentage recorded

Guwahati (Assam) | April 20, 2024 6:30:26 PM IST

The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) on Saturday announced the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination, 2024, also known as Class 10. ... read..

Mumbai Police receives threat call claiming Lawrence Bishnoi's man to carry out 'major incident'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 20, 2024 6:30:17 PM IST

Mumbai Police on Saturday said that it received a threat call from an unknown person who informed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's man was going to come to Mumbai and carry out a major incident. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad announces class 10 and 12 result

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:30:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has announced the results of the Matric (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) board examinations for 2024 on Saturday. ... read..

"This kind of language does not suit Prime Minister," says MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari over Modi's remark on Rahul Gandhi

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:30:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday took a potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remark on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying this kind of language does not suit the PM. ... read..

Sibal, Congress slam Sitharaman over remarks on bringing back electoral bonds after consultations

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:29:57 PM IST

Congress and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her remarks that BJP intends to bring back electoral bonds scheme after wide consultations and said the Supreme Court had scrapped the scheme termi ... read..

CMC Vellore becomes first hospital in country to have state-of-the-art AI-powered MRI scanner

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:29:46 PM IST

The Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore has procured a low-field portable MRI scanner that is AI-powered and can be moved from one place to another with the help of a joystick. ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav's party pursues dynastic politics," says Assam Tourism Minister

Guwahati (Assam) | April 20, 2024 6:29:44 PM IST

Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, the main opposition party in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of pursuing dynastic politics. ... read..

IGP Kashmir Zone chairs joint security coordination meeting at J-K's Awantipora

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 20, 2024 6:29:40 PM IST

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force (GOC Victor Force), held a joint security review meeting at District Police Office (DPO) Awantipora, an offic ... read..

President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Odisha boat capsize

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:29:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Saturday. ... read..

"INDI alliance has no leader, no vision for future": PM Modi in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 6:29:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at Congress and INDIA bloc, saying that opposition alliance has no leader or vision for future and their history is ridden with scams. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Congress holds meeting to prepare election strategy for Shimla constituency

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:29:26 PM IST

The Congress Party organised a day-long meeting on Saturday to prepare strategies for the Shimla parliamentary constituency. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Congress candidate from Morena LS seat, Satyapal Sikarwar alleges deadly attack on younger brother; case registered

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 6:29:23 PM IST

Congress candidate from Morena Lok Sabha seat, Satyapal Sikarwar alleged that a deadly attack occurred on his younger cousin Narendra Singh Sikarwar and a sarpanch in Morena district on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi: Bodies of two minors found in house, mother in unconscious state

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 6:29:19 PM IST

Police found the bodies of two minors while their mother was lying in an unconscious state in a house in Delhi's Pandav Nagar area on Saturday, officials said. ... read..

"PM should tell what he has done for Karnataka in past 10 years": Congress' DK Suresh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 1:29:34 PM IST

Congress candidate from Bangalore Rural seat, DK Suresh said on Saturday that Prime Minister Modi is coming today to hold a rally, he should tell the people that what he has done in the past 10 years for the development of Karnataka. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Court reserves order for Sisodia's bail plea, CBI says "he is influential"

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 1:29:32 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday reserved the regular bail pleas of former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. He has sought regular bail in CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

Karnataka: Congress workers hold protest against Centre over non-release of relief funds ahead of PM Modi's visit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 1:29:28 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru, various Congress workers held a protest against the central government over the alleged non-release of relief funds by the Centre to the State. ... read..

YSRCP candidate KK Raju files nomination papers in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 1:29:26 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate KK Raju, who is contesting as the MLA from Visakhapatnam North constituency, filed his nomination papers at the MRO office in Seethammadhara on Friday amidst a large crowd where the artists stole the show. ... read..

Congress in Kerala is pro-BJP: CPM leader MV Jayarajan

Kannur (Kerala) | April 20, 2024 1:29:22 PM IST

The CPM candidate from Kannur Lok Sabha seat, MV Jayarajan, alleged that the Congress in Kerala is pro-BJP and claimed that the Kerala Congress chief is willing to join the BJP. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: "Every tribal loves PM Modi in Araku constituency," says BJP leader Kothapalli Geetha

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 1:29:18 PM IST

Former MP and BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Araku seat, Kothapalli Geetha, said that every tribal in the constituency loves Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Centre's schemes have benefited them. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Several Congress leaders, including ex-MLA, join BJP amid Lok Sabha polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 1:29:12 PM IST

The Congress party suffered another setback amid Lok Sabha elections as several congressmen, including an ex-MLA, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday. ... read..

"Whatever happened was procedural mistake" Kerala CEO on EVMs showing extra vote during mock poll in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 20, 2024 12:29:22 PM IST

Reacting to the opposition's claims of the BJP getting extra votes in mock polls in Kasaragod, Kerala Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said that the EVM is a tested machine and whatever happened was a procedural mistake. ... read..

BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh expresses concern over murder of Congress corporator's daughter

Udupi (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 12:29:20 PM IST

Karnataka BJP leader and Mandya MP, Sumalatha Ambareesh, expressed her concern and sadness over the murder of the Karnataka Congress corporator's daughter in Hubbali. ... read..

"Whatever happened was procedural mistake" Kerala CEO on EVMs showing extra vote during mock poll

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 20, 2024 12:29:12 PM IST

"NDA-BJP not coming back in 2024, voters completely against them": Manish Tewari

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 20, 2024 12:29:10 PM IST

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday asserted that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is set to face defeat in the Lok Sabha polls as voters have shown their anger against them in phase 1 of General Elections which concluded yesterday. ... read..

Tripura CM Saha expresses satisfaction with voter turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Agartala (Tripura) | April 20, 2024 12:29:09 PM IST

Amidst the electoral fervour gripping the state, Tripura CM Manik Saha, who has been actively participating in the poll campaigns and engaging with voters, underscored the significance of democratic values and development-oriented governance. ... read..

"Ram Navami processions were attacked..." UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes on TMC and Mamata Banerjee

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 12:28:54 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for clashes during Ram Navami in Murshidabad. He blamed TMC for the attack on Ram Navami processions and hurting the 'Sanatan' faith. ... read..

"False illusion is being created": Ajmer Sharif Dargah Dewan over opposition's allegation of changing constitution

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | April 20, 2024 11:29:21 AM IST

Hitting out at the opposition over its allegation that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to change the Constitution, Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, spiritual head and Dewan at Ajmer Sharif Dargah said on Saturday said that a false illusion is being created a ... read..

UP: 4 killed, several injured after truck rams into tractor-trolley in Mainpuri

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 11:29:19 AM IST

At around 4:30 am on Saturday, a tractor trolley that was parked on the side of the road was hit by a truck from behind. The accident resulted in the death of four people. The incident took place in the Bhogaon police station area NH34, near Dwarkapuri cu ... read..

Mumbai Customs seize gold worth Rs 5.71 crore over three days

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 20, 2024 11:29:15 AM IST

In three days, Mumbai Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized 9.482 kg of gold valued at Rs 5.71 crore in 14 cases, the Airport Commissionerate said in a statement. ... read..

Noida International Airport conducts first calibration flight to test navigation systems

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 11:29:13 AM IST

In a landmark move, the Noida International Airport conducted its first Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) calibration flight to test navigation systems of the Noida airport. ... read..

"PM Modi running 'school of corruption' in country": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 11:29:11 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running a "school of corruption" in the country where he himself is teaching under the subject 'Entire Corruption Science". ... read..

75.95 pc of voters in Assam cast their votes in first phase of LS polls

Guwahati (Assam) | April 20, 2024 11:29:10 AM IST

Assam recorded 75.95 per cent voter turnout in the first phase of polls, which was held in five parliamentary constituencies in the state on Friday. ... read..

Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Agniveer aspirants in Sambalpur

Sambalpur (Odisha) | April 20, 2024 11:29:08 AM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan interacted with Agniveer aspirants on Saturday at the Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Defence Training Academy in Sambalpur. ... read..

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at supermarket in Haldia, several shops destroyed

East Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 20, 2024 11:29:04 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a supermarket in West Bengal's Haldia on Saturday, destroying several shops. ... read..

LS polls: 25 candidates file nominations from J-K's Anantnag-Rajouri constituency

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 20, 2024 11:28:55 AM IST

Anantnag Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid announced that 25 candidates submitted nomination papers for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"Rajasthan is BJP's fortress and we will win all 25 seats": CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | April 20, 2024 10:30:14 AM IST

After the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has said that the state is the fortress of the Bharatiya Janata Party which is going to win all the 25 seats. ... read..

Tripura: Two polling officials suspended for allowing election-related malpractices in Ramanagar constituency

West Tripura (Tripura) | April 20, 2024 10:30:12 AM IST

As India saw its first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Friday, two polling officials were suspended for allegedly allowing election-related malpractices in the polling booths they were assigned in the West Tripura district. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Tamil Nadu records 69.46 per cent voter turnout

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 10:30:10 AM IST

A total of 69.46 percent voter turnout was recorded in all 39 parliamentary constituencies of Tamil Nadu, where voting was held on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election. ... read..

"BJP's '400-paar' film has flopped on day 1 of the polls": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | April 20, 2024 10:30:04 AM IST

After the completion of the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party and said that the BJP's "400 paar" film has become a super flop on the first day itsel ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: BSF Meghalaya ensures peaceful polls

Shillong (Meghalaya) | April 20, 2024 10:30:02 AM IST

The Border Security Force Meghalaya played a crucial role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the electoral process across the state during the first phase of the general elections held on Friday. ... read..

21 policemen returning from MP's Chhindwara election duty injured after bus collides with truck

Betul (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 10:29:59 AM IST

At around 4:15 am yesterday, a bus filled with policemen was returning after completing the Chhindwara election process in Madhya Pradesh. The bus was going to Rajgarh via Betul near Neem Pani Dhaba when the bus suddenly overturned due to a collision with ... read..

Assam: AIUDF extends support to opposition candidates in key Lok Sabha seats to counter BJP

Guwahati (Assam) | April 20, 2024 10:29:57 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary Aminul Islam on Friday said that his party will contest in 3 constituencies and support other candidates in three more, to defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. "We want to defeat the BJP, so we ... read..

Fire breaks out at BHEL stockyard in Jharkhand, none injured

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 20, 2024 10:29:55 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at the BHEL stockyard, located in the North Karanpura stockyard in the Tandwa area under the Chatra district of Jharkhand. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: 68.27 per cent polling recorded in J-K's Udhampur amid rains

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 20, 2024 10:29:49 AM IST

Udhampur constituency recorded a voter turnout of 68.27 per cent as the polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on Friday. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Ghaziabad's Khoda area, no casualities reported

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 10:29:45 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in the Khoda area of Ghaziabad on Saturday morning, officials said. ... read..

'No guts to throw a stone in Kashmir': Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi in Udaipur roadshow

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | April 20, 2024 8:30:31 AM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Rajasthan's Udaipur on Friday evening, hours after voting for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1: Estimated turnout nearly 64 pc, final percentage expected today

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 8:30:26 AM IST

The first phase of voting for 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 21 states and Union Territories was held on Friday with a voter turnout of nearly 64 per cent. ... read..

Three held in firing incident in Manipur's Imphal

Imphal (Manipur) | April 20, 2024 8:30:24 AM IST

Three persons were arrested in connection with a firing incident at a primary school in Manipur's Imphal, police said on Friday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1: West Uttar Pradesh records 60.25 pc voter turnout

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 8:30:18 AM IST

A total of 60.25 percent voter turnout was recorded in all eight parliamentary constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh, where voting was held on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Punjab: Two inmates killed, two injured in clash at Sangrur jail

Punjab | April 20, 2024 8:30:16 AM IST

Two inmates were killed and two others were injured in a clash that broke out among prisoners in Punjab's Sangrur jail late on Friday night, police said. ... read..

Boat capsizes in Odisha's Jharsuguda: Woman dead, seven missing

Jharsuguda (Odisha) | April 20, 2024 8:30:12 AM IST

A 35-year-old woman was killed, and seven others, including three children, are missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized in Odisha's Jharsuguda, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on CM Kejriwal's plea to consult his doctors daily through VC, seeks reply from Tihar

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 3:29:14 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday reserved order on a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Tihar jail authorities to administer insulin and allow him to consult doctors through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes with ... read..

"Constitution was in danger during Congress rule," says BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna (Bihar) | April 20, 2024 3:29:10 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday that the Constitution was in danger when the Congress imposed an emergency in the country and made all efforts to change it. ... read..

Children being taken to madrasas from Bihar rescued in Gorakhpur

New Delhi | April 20, 2024 2:30:36 AM IST

A group of children from Bihar, being sent to madrasas across states, were by the Uttar Pradesh State Child Commission in Gorakhpur. ... read..

"Bommai will win by over two lakh votes": Yediyurappa leads roadshow for former CM at Haveri

Haveri (Karnataka) | April 20, 2024 2:30:34 AM IST

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday called on voters in Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency to come out in numbers and demonstrate their support for senior party colleague and the BJP's pick from the seat, Basavaraj Bommai. ... read..

"BJP set to win Bikaner by huge margin": Union Minister and candidate Arjun Ram Meghwal

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 20, 2024 2:30:32 AM IST

Union Minister and the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Bikaner, Arjun Ram Meghwal, said on Friday that his party was poised to win the constituency by a significant margin. ... read..

Gwalior: Fire breaks out in Rang Mahal, Sangam Vatika; dousing ops underway

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 2:30:30 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in Rang Mahal and Sangam Vatika in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Friday night, officials said. ... read..

"Maha Vikas Aghadi has no leadership...tension within Congress": Shiv Sena leader

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 20, 2024 2:30:19 AM IST

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Raju Waghmare said on Friday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has no leadership or agenda and that there is a lot of "tension within the Congress." ... read..

LS polls 2024: Madhya Pradesh records 67.08 per cent voter turnout in first phase

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 20, 2024 3:29:16 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh recorded a 67.08 percent voter turnout in the first phase of polling for six parliamentary seats in the state, according to data released by the Election Commission on Friday. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Data shows over 55 pc voting at all 8 seats in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 12:00:42 AM IST

A total of 57.90 per cent voter turnout was recorded in all eight parliamentary constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh, where voting was held on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, according to the Election Commission of India. ... read..

SC orders medical examination of minor rape victim seeking termination of 28-week pregnancy

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:40 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a medical examination of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and has sought termination of her 28-week pregnancy. ... read..

"You have to decide if my welfare schemes will continue or not": Andhra Pradesh CM ahead of polls

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 12:00:38 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the people have to make a choice in the upcoming elections, adding that if he is voted back to power, the welfare schemes for the public will continue, but if he loses, the alliance will come to "d ... read..

"When you gave us 300 plus...": Amit Shah opens up on '400 paar' slogan

Pali (Rajasthan) | April 19, 2024 12:00:36 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, opened up on the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Abki baar 400 paar' slogan and highlighted the major achievements of the 10-year BJP's rule after coming to power with a landslide victory. ... read..

"We will not make you believe and then betray like PM Modi": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hassan (Karnataka) | April 19, 2024 12:00:34 AM IST

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Prajadhwani-2 Yatra in Hassan district on Friday. ... read..

Atishi accuses Centre, Delhi LG Saxena of "conspiring" against jailed CM Kejriwal

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:32 AM IST

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi lashed out at the central government and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for allegedly "protesting" in the court against providing insulin to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail. ... read..

SC dismisses plea of independent candidate from Banka against cancellation of his nomination for LS polls

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:28 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea of an independent candidate from Banka parliamentary constituency in Bihar, who claims that his nomination was "illegally and arbitrarily" cancelled by the Returning Officer in the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections, ... read..

Why didn't Prajwal Revanna raise voice in Parliament: Siddaramaiah on JDS-BJP alliance

Hassan (Karnataka) | April 19, 2024 12:00:27 AM IST

As Karnataka gears up for polls in the next two phases of elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader Prajwal Revanna questioning his silence in Parliament on the injustice done by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to ... read..

"Clear that people voting for NDA in record numbers": PM Modi thanks voters for great response in first phase

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:25 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to all the voters across the country for casting their votes in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday and said that it is evident that the people across India are voting for the Bharatiya Jan ... read..

Samajwadi chief Akhilesh Yadav vows to scrap Agniveer scheme if INDIA bloc comes to power

Gautam Budh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 12:00:21 AM IST

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav vowed to scrap the Agniveer scheme if the opposition coalition, the INDIA bloc, comes to power. ... read..

"People are with PM Modi with all seriousness and perseverance": BJP

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:16 AM IST

As the polling for the first phase of 18th Lok Sabha elections concluded on Friday with over 60 per cent voter turnout, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exuded confidence, citing huge support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. ... read..

Delhi court convicts man for raping and impregnating minor stepdaughter

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:14 AM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has recently convicted a man for repeatedly raping and impregnating his minor stepdaughter in 2019. ... read..

Kerala: UDF accuses CPI(M) of bogus voting in Kannur, alleges cooperation of officials

Kannur (Kerala) | April 19, 2024 12:00:12 AM IST

The Congress-led United Democratic Alliance leaders accused the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) of bogus voting in Kerala's Kannur district after four polling officials were suspended for allegedly "failing to maintain secrecy" during home votin ... read..

UP Board to release high school, intermediate results on April 20

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 12:00:10 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has announced that the results of the high school and intermediate board examinations for the year 2024 will be declared on April 20 at 2:00 pm. ... read..

60 pc polling in first phase of Lok Sabha polls till 7 pm; Tripura, West Bengal witness high voter turnout

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 12:00:09 AM IST

India saw its first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Friday, where an aggregate 60.03 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 7 pm. Whereas a few areas in West Bengal and Manipur witnessed spordic incidents of violence and firing incid ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Congress plans election strategies for Mandi constituency

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 12:00:07 AM IST

The Congress Party on Friday organised a day-long meeting to plan strategies for Mandi Parliamentary Constituency. ... read..

"Tall talks and promises by EC have become fruitless" claims INDIA bloc citing "election manipulation"

Tripura (Agartala) | April 19, 2024 11:59:57 PM IST

Alleging election manipulation in Tripura, the INDIA alliance stated that the "tall talks" and promises made by the Election Commission of India have become teethless today. ... read..

Telangana Health Director issues advisory amid heat wave alert in state

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 19, 2024 11:59:50 PM IST

The Telangana Director of Public Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory for protection against heat wave, amid an intense heat wave alert in the state. ... read..

"'C' of Congress stands for corruption, criminality, communal violence": Lekhi shreds ruling party in Karnataka over law & order

Udupi (Karnataka) | April 19, 2024 11:59:48 PM IST

Tearing into the ruling party in the state on a day when a sitting Congress councillor's daughter was stabbed to death by a collegemate in Hubbali, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi said the letter 'C' in the Congress stands for corruption, criminality, and ... read..

"Candidates win or lose with power of single vote": Congress' Kuldeep Sharma casts vote in Port Blair

Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar) | April 19, 2024 11:59:44 PM IST

Congress MP and candidate from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, cast his vote at a polling booth in Port Blair on Friday for the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Opposition not able to digest CM Jagan Reddy garnering huge support: YSRCP leader Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 11:01:04 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSRCP leader Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, popularly known as Avanthi, came out heavily against Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and other Opposition parties in the state, accusing them of 'making fun' of the attack on Chief Minist ... read..

UGC NET June 2024 registration to begin likely by tomorrow: Officials

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 11:00:52 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon invite applications for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2024, UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said on Thursday. ... read..

"People have made up their minds to...": Deputy CM Pathak says BJP poised to sweep west UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 11:00:47 PM IST

After polling for eight Lok Sabha seats in the state was conducted successfully in the opening phase, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday said he was confident that the BJP would come out comfortable winners in all constituencies of western Utt ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: PDP manifesto focuses on empowering women, youth in J-K

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 19, 2024 11:00:45 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday released the party's manifesto "Apna Vote, Apno Kay Liye" for the Lok Sabha elections and vowed to empower women and youth. ... read..

"You had been given a name earlier... your grand mother put us in jail": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hit out at Rahul Gandhi

Kozhikode (Kerala) | April 19, 2024 11:00:40 PM IST

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Wayand MP has been given a name earlier (pappu) and reminded how her grand mother (former PM Indira Gandhi), put them in jail. ... read..

Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai holds mammoth road show as he files his nomination from Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency

Haveri (Karnataka) | April 19, 2024 11:00:36 PM IST

Thousands of people participated in a mammoth roadshow, showcasing the strength of former chief minister and Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency BJP candidate Basavaraj Bommai as he filed his nomination here on Friday. ... read..

Andhra: Fire breaks out in Tirupati district; alert out for local wildlife

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 11:00:32 PM IST

A fire broke out near the Tirumala Paruveta Mandapam in the Tirupati district on Friday. ... read..

Dimple Yadav's daughter Aditi campaigns for Samajwadi Party in Mainpuri; urges people to vote for SP

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 10:59:57 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav's daughter, Aditi Yadav, campaigned for the party in Mainpuri for the Lok Sabha elections on Friday and urged the people to vote for the party. ... read..

INDIA bloc approaches ECI over "poll manipulation" in Tripura, seeks cancellation of voting

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 10:59:53 PM IST

INDIA bloc in Tripura has asked the Election Commission to countermand the polls of West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency and Ramnagar assembly constituency in the state, citing large scale instances of poll manipulation through booth jamming, intimidation ... read..

UP govt approves advance payment for Home Guards on election duty

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 10:59:49 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Government on Friday approved the advance payment of duty allowances for Home Guards volunteers enlisted for duty during the Lok Sabha General Election 2024. ... read..

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