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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal surrenders at Tihar jail after interim bail ends

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 7:31:01 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal surrendered at the Tihar jail after the 21-day interim bail granted to him by the Supreme Court ended on Sunday. ... read..

BRS victory in Mahabubnagar MLC by-election hints at changing political dynamics in Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2024 7:30:59 PM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao said that the party's victory in the Mahabubnagar MLC by-elections signals a crucial turning point in the evolving political landscape of Telangana. ... read..

77th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:25 PM IST

The 77th World Health Assembly agreed to the package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) based on 300 proposals made by member countries after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official statement. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal offers prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place before returning to jail

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:24 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal offered prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place in the national capital on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi reviews situation of ongoing heatwave in country and preparedness for onset of monsoon

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting to review the situation of the ongoing heatwave in the country and the preparedness for the onset of monsoon at his residence in the national capital. ... read..

Forest fire breaks out at Gangera Hil in J-K's Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 2, 2024 5:31:18 PM IST

A forest fire erupted in Gangera Hill in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, said officials. ... read..

ECI seeks response from Congress' Jairam Ramesh over allegations against Amit Shah

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:16 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has sought factual information and details from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for his public statement through a post on his social media handle alleging that calls have been made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 150 Di ... read..

"This is the blessings of people": Samrat Choudhary after exit poll predicts victory for BJP-led NDA

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2024 5:31:13 PM IST

Citing the predictions of exit polls that indicate a third consecutive term for Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attributed the results to the work done by PM Modi and asserted that no PM has done as much w ... read..

Remal review meeting: NDRF teams deployed, airlifting and evacuation operations carried out

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier on Sunday reviewed the impact of Cyclone Remal which claimed three dozen lives and affected more than two lakh people across the northeastern states due to flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides. ... read..

CDS General Anil Chauhan visits INS Chilka, where Navy's Agniveers are trained

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 2, 2024 5:31:07 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday visited INS Chilka, the premier training establishment for Agniveers of the Indian Navy located in Odisha. ... read..

Uttarakhand govt extends tenure of administrators due to delay in municipal polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2024 5:31:06 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government has extended the tenure of administrators by three months or until the formation of the board of municipal bodies following the delay in the election process of municipal bodies. ... read..

PM Modi holds meeting to review post-cyclone situation in northeastern states

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 4:31:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on Sunday to review the post-cyclone situation, especially in states of the northeast. ... read..

"Congress will win 15 seats in Rajasthan, INDIA bloc will form Govt at Centre," says Pratap Singh Khachariyawas

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 2, 2024 4:31:35 PM IST

Congress leader and candidate from Jaipur constituency, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Sunday expressed confidence in winning 15 seats in Rajasthan despite the exit polls predicting two to seven seats for the party. ... read..

"Psychological ...": SP's Shivpal Yadav on exit polls predicting BJP-NDA win

Budaun (Uttar Pradesh) | June 2, 2024 4:31:26 PM IST

Samajwadi Party National General Secretary Shivpal Singh Yadav on Sunday termed exit polls "psychological" game, that predicted yet another term for the BJP-led NDA at Centre. ... read..

"It is a corporate game": Sanjay Raut after exit poll predicts thumping victory for BJP-led NDA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2024 4:31:17 PM IST

After exit poll predictions showed the BJP-led NDA gaining a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday called it a "corporate game" and said that the INDIA Alliance is going to form the government by win ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat ahead of surrender at Tihar

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 4:31:15 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat on Sunday. ... read..

"Sidhu Moose Wala ka song suna hai... 295?": Rahul Gandhi's funny response to number of seats INDIA bloc will get

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 3:31:29 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday referred to Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala's '295 track' to reply to the number of seats the INDIA bloc will win in the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Devotees enjoy smooth darshan at Kedarnath Dham," says Rudraprayag police

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2024 3:31:21 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, devotees at Kedarnath Dham enjoyed a smooth and seamless darshan experience, due to the assistance provided by the Rudraprayag police. ... read..

Assam to get its first IIM near Guwahati, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kamrup (Assam) | June 2, 2024 3:31:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the Narendra Modi-led central government has approved the establishment of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati. ... read..

"Real picture will come on June 4," says Nagaland Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir

Kohima (Nagaland) | June 2, 2024 3:31:10 PM IST

With the exit polls predicting a straight third-term victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Nagaland Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir expressed confidence in the party's win on Sunday and said that "the real picture will come on June ... read..

BRS attacks CM Revanth Reddy for "limiting" govt's Telangana Formation Day celebration to just one day

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2024 2:31:23 PM IST

BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday for "limiting" the government's Telangana Formation Day celebration to just one day. ... read..

"Three to four shots fired at me...": BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav narrates attack on him, blames RJD

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 2:31:21 PM IST

Recounting the attack on him on the day of the seventh phase of Lok Sabha polling in Bihar, BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav said that three to four shots were fired at his convoy on the Patna-Jehanabad road. ... read..

"I pay tributes to Mother Telangana's countless martyrs": Sonia Gandhi in her Telangana formation day wishes

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 2:31:19 PM IST

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Sunday extended greetings to the people of Telangana on its Formation Day and said that her party's government in the state will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the guarantee the party has promised before the election ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out in warehouse near NTPC in Greater Noida

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | June 2, 2024 2:31:15 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a warehouse near National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Greater Noida on Sunday, police said. ... read..

Congress flags new rule restricting counting agents at ARO tables on counting day, EC clarifies

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:31:13 PM IST

After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, marking the end of the world's largest polling exercise that began on April 19, Congress leader Ajay Maken flagged the new rule that candidates' counting agents are not allowed at the ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to visit Raj Ghat, Hanuman temple before surrendering at Tihar jail today

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:31:07 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said he will surrender at Tihar Jail later on Sunday after paying obeisance at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at the Raj Ghat and the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place. ... read..

BJP wins 23 seats in Arunachal, leads on 23; SKM wins 11 in Sikkim

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:31:04 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday extended wishes to BJP leaders as the party registered its victory in 23 seats in the state and is leading in 23 seats taking the tally to 46, per the report by Election Commission. ... read..

"It is a psychological game" says Jairam Ramesh after exit poll predicts thumping victory for BJP-led NDA

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:31:00 PM IST

After exit polls prediction showed BJP-led NDA gaining a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday termed it as a "Psychological game" and said that there will be a huge difference in exit polls and resu ... read..

PM Modi to hold seven meetings today, set to review agenda for new Govt's 100-day program

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:30:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold seven meetings on a wide range of topics on Sunday, including a brainstorming session to review the agenda for the new government's first 100 days, sources said. ... read..

BJP's CR Kesavan hails exit polls prediction, says people rejected "divisive politics" of INDIA bloc

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2024 1:30:53 PM IST

Hailing the exit poll for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader CR Kesavan said on Saturday that the people have shown faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third consecutive term, outrightly rejecting the "divisive politics" of the "INDI" bloc ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress holds meeting to discuss preparations for counting day

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:30:49 PM IST

A day after the exit polls predicted the BJP-led NDA to another victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress on Sunday held a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha candidates. ... read..

"Congress performing poorly because of daydreaming": Ravi Shankar Prasad on exit polls prediction

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2024 1:30:47 PM IST

After the predictions of the exit polls that say the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will emerge victorious for the third straight time in the Lok Sabha polls, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad targeted Congress and said the party i ... read..

Punjab: Loco pilots injured as two goods trains collide at Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) | June 2, 2024 1:30:55 PM IST

Two loco pilots were injured after two goods trains collided near Madhopur in the Sirhind area here in the early hours of Sunday, police said. ... read..

BJP will get more LS seats from Tamil Nadu than exit polls prediction: Tamilisai Soundararajan

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2024 12:31:24 PM IST

BJP candidate from South Chennai, Tamilisai Soundararajan, said on Sunday that her party will get more Lok Sabha seats than the exit polls predictions, adding that the 'Dravidian model' of the DMK has failed in the state. ... read..

"Exit polls are done to please ruling party" says Maharashtra LoP Vijay Wadettiwar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2024 12:31:17 PM IST

The leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar, dismissed the predictions of exit polls that gave a clear edge to the BJP-led NDA, saying that they were done to please the ruling party at the Centre. ... read..

Odisha Exit Polls: BJP led NDA to double its tally in BJD bastion

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 11:30:20 AM IST

The exit polls on Saturday predicted that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to double its tally in Odisha in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Will win more than 400 seats..": Rajasthan BJP leaders after exit polls prediction

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 2, 2024 11:30:18 AM IST

After the predictions of the exit polls that say the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will emerge victorious for the third straight time in the Lok Sabha polls, several leaders from BJP in Rajasthan have exuded confidence in N ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal to return to Tihar Jail today, no relief from Court

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 11:30:11 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will return to Tihar jail on Sunday as his interim bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam ends on Saturday (June 1). ... read..

Vishnu Deo Sai participates in "Chintan Shivir" organized by IIM Raipur for "Viksit Chhattisgarh"

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 2, 2024 11:30:09 AM IST

In an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between policy-making and implementation, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur organized the "Chintan Shivir" from May 31 to June 1. ... read..

Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambit Patra meet kin of deceased in firecracker explosion

Puri (Odisha) | June 2, 2024 10:32:19 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate, Dharmendra Pradhan and leader Sambit Patra met family members of the deceased who lost their lives in a firecracker explosion in Puri. ... read..

Assembly election results: BJP ahead in Arunachal; ruling SKM crosses halfway in Sikkim in early trends

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 10:32:14 AM IST

As per the early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading on 16 seats in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections results, while in Sikkim, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading on 26 seats. ... read..

Delhi HC takes judicial notice of 52.3-degrees temperature in city

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 10:32:10 AM IST

The Delhi High Court recently took judicial notice of the highest temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius ever recorded in Delhi. It warned, "It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren dessert if the present generation continues an apath ... read..

"Celebrating Telangana formation day by paying tribute to martyrs" says BRS's KT Rama Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2024 10:32:03 AM IST

On the occasion of Telangana Formation Day, BRS working president KT Rama Rao said that the struggle for the formation of the state was successful as Telangana has become one of the leading states in India. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Naxals sets mobile tower on fire in Narayanpur district

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | June 2, 2024 10:31:57 AM IST

Naxalites set a mobile tower on fire in Durmi village in the Narayanpur district late Saturday night, a senior police officer said. ... read..

Assembly election results: BJP to retain power in Arunachal; ruling SKM in Sikkim crosses majority mark

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 10:31:56 AM IST

Chief Minister Pema Khandu-led BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh is set to retain power as the party has crossed the majority mark, leading in 30 seats in the early trends. ... read..

NDA to sweep Uttar Pradesh winning 74 seats: Exit polls

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 8:31:47 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is likely to win as many as 74 seats out of 80 in Uttar Pradesh, the state that contributes the maximum number of seats to the Lok Sabha, as predicted by Matrize-Republic exit poll on Saturday. ... read..

Weather office predicts light-intensity rain in Delhi, surrounding areas

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 7:32:05 AM IST

The Regional Meteorological Centre at New Delhi predicted light-intensity rain or drizzle accompanied by gusty winds in Delhi and adjoining areas in the early hours of Sunday. ... read..

NDA leaders exude confidence in winning third term amid favourable exit polls results

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 7:31:56 AM IST

Leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party expressed confidence in the Narendra Modi government coming back to power for the third time as the exit polls results predicted a landslide victory for the National Democratic Alliance. ... read..

Election Commission issues instructions to poll officials ahead of counting of votes on June 4

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 6:29:58 AM IST

Ahead of the announcement of results for the Lok Sabha on June 4, the Election Commission of India has issued a set of instructions for all poll officials on the procedure to be followed for counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines, VVPATs and Po ... read..

Counting of votes to begin from 8 am on June 4; EC issues handbook to poll officials

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 6:29:53 AM IST

The counting of votes for the General Election and the State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies shall be held on June 4 starting at 8 am, the Election Commission said. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge to hold meeting to strategise on poll outcomes

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 6:29:47 AM IST

A day after voting concluded for the Lok Sabha polls and the exit polls predicted yet another victory for the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is slated to join a virtual meeting with all ca ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Assembly election results to be declared today

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:16 AM IST

The result of the Assembly elections in the northeastern states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh will be announced on Sunday, two days ahead of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Exit Polls: BJP set to sweep with 315 seats; NDA to cross 371

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 5:31:14 AM IST

The India News- NewsX-D-Dynamics released its exit poll prediction for the Lok Sabha election 2024. As per the exit poll, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is slated to win as many as 315 seats of the 543 seats on its own, and 371 seats in alliance ... read..

"Not relying on exit polls": Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole claims INDI alliance getting 300 seats

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2024 4:31:02 AM IST

As voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole negated the exit poll predictions for the state and said that the party is not relying on exit polls adding that the INDI alliance will get more than ... read..

Ram Kripal Yadav's convoy attacked, one party worker injured: Patna Police

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2024 4:30:59 AM IST

The convoy of BJP candidate from the Patliputra Lok Sabha seat in Bihar, Ram Kripal Yadav, was attacked in Patna and a party worker was injured by unidentified assailants after voting concluded on Saturday, police said. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Manipur's Chandel

Chandel (Manipur) | June 2, 2024 4:30:55 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Manipur's Chandel in the early hours of Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

62.36 pc approximate voter turnout in seventh phase of LS polls, West Bengal leads with 73.79 pc

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 3:30:36 AM IST

The seventh and the final phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on June 1 across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh saw an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent as per the latest trends, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Satur ... read..

"Voters should choose the right representative and party": AAP candidate from Patiala

Patiala (Punjab) | June 2, 2024 3:30:32 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Patiala Lok Sabha seat Dr Balbir Singh cast his vote on Saturday in a polling booth at Patiala and said one should be very thoughtful while voting and urged voters to choose the right representative and party. ... read..

President Murmu extends condolences over loss of lives in boat accident in Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 3:30:30 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences to the bereaved families of those who died in a boat accident in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district on Saturday. ... read..

NDA to improve vote share in Telangana, TN, Andhra, open account in Kerala, retain dominance in Karnataka

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 2:30:07 AM IST

The exit polls on Saturday predicted that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to improve its vote share in the southern states in the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Punjab BJP complains against CS to CEO on MGNREGA workers forced to work on election day

Chandigarh (Punjab) | June 2, 2024 2:30:05 AM IST

Punjab BJP on Saturday filed a complaint with the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) against the Chief Secretary and other erring officials for allegedly forcing MGNREGA workers to work despite there being a mandatory holiday throughout Punjab due to Gen ... read..

Exit polls predict clean sweep for NDA in PM Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 1, 2024 11:31:39 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha elections 2024, spread across seven phases, concluded on Saturday, exit polls indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led-NDA is securing victory on all the 26 seats in PM Modi's home state Gujarat. ... read..

Clash breaks out between AAP and Congress workers over outsiders entering polling booths in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | June 1, 2024 11:31:38 PM IST

A clash broke out between Aam Aadmi Party and Congress workers as some outsiders allegedly entered polling booths numbered 105 and 106 of Tagore Memorial School in Punjab's Gurdaspur amid a seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. ... read..

Whatever exit polls say, INDIA bloc will form government: Congress Gurdaspur candidate Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | June 1, 2024 11:31:32 PM IST

Congress candidate from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that whatever the exit polls might say, the INDIA bloc will form the government at the Centre after the results of Lok Sabha elections are declared on June 4. ... read..

Pollsters predict BJP's thumping victory in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:30 PM IST

The exit polls on Saturday have predicted a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. ... read..

BJP-led NDA poised to return to power with thumping majority in Lok Sabha polls, cross its 2019 tally, predict exit polls

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:28 PM IST

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is poised to retain power at the Centre with a thumping majority and register its third straight win in the Lok Sabha polls, exit polls predicted on Saturday. ... read..

Exit polls predict NDA getting 2 seats in J-K, INDIA bloc may get 3 seats

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:27 PM IST

After voting for the Lok Sabha elections ended today, exit poll predictions for Jammu and Kashmir show the INDI Alliance is expected to bag two or three seats. ... read..

LS polls 2024: Exit polls predict decisive win for BJP-led NDA in Bihar

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:25 PM IST

The exit polls on Saturday predicted a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar in the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

West Bengal: Setback for Mamata Banerjee as BJP ahead of TMC in Exit polls

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:21 PM IST

In a setback for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party in West Bengal, the exit polls on Saturday predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will move ahead of Mamata Banerjee's TMC in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. ... read..

Rajasthan exit polls: NDA predicted to win 18-23 seats, INDIA bloc 2-7 seats

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:19 PM IST

After voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, exit polls predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a clean majority in Rajasthan. ... read..

BRS leader Karthik Reddy Patlolla calls Lok Sabha elections 2024 exit polls "disappointing"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 1, 2024 11:31:17 PM IST

BRS leader Karthik Reddy Patlolla on Saturday expressed disappointment after the release of the exit polls for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, calling it a failure of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA alliance. ... read..

Exit polls predict clean sweep for NDA in Delhi for third consecutive time, dominance in Maharashtra

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 11:31:16 PM IST

The exit polls predicted on Saturday that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to make a clean sweep in the national capital for the third consecutive time and is expected to win most of the Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. ... read..

Punjab exit polls predict INDIA bloc will get most seats followed by NDA

Punjab | June 1, 2024 11:31:14 PM IST

The INDIA bloc is likely to get the most Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, according to exit polls. ... read..

"BJP is coming back with a huge majority", says Rajasthan CM on exit polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 1, 2024 11:31:12 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday exuded confidence over the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the release of the exit polls for the Lok Sabha elections, saying that the people of our country have full faith in Prime M ... read..

"Will expose BJP ecosystem and sarkari exit polls," says Congress' Pawan Khera

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:54 PM IST

After the Congress party took a U-turn and said it would be participating in the exit poll debates, party leader Pawan Khera expressed confidence in gaining a minimum of 295 seats by the INDIA bloc. He also asserted that the alliance will expose the BJP e ... read..

INDIA bloc getting 295 plus seats, PM face to be decided on June 4: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:52 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will register victory on more than 295 seats in the Lok Sabha polls adding that Prime Ministerial candidate from the ... read..

BJP to get more than 30 seats in West Bengal: Locket Chatterjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2024 10:32:50 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency Locket Chatterjee expressed confidence in BJP winning more than 30 seats in West Bengal after voting concluded for the seventh phase of parliamentary elections in the state on Satu ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP opening account in Kerala, DMK-led alliance dominating Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:43 PM IST

The exit polls on Saturday predicted that DMK and its allies are expected to win most of the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Congress-led alliance will retain its dominance in Kerala with the BJP and its allies also slated to win a few seats in the t ... read..

Stalin bit indisposed, didn't come to INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi because of high temperature, says DMK's TR Balu

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:41 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP TR Baalu, who had come to Delhi to attend the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi, spoke about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's absence from the meeting, and said he was a bit "indisposed" and did not come because of the hi ... read..

"Maharajganj records highest voter turnout till 5 pm in last phase of LS polls": UP CEO

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 1, 2024 10:32:37 PM IST

On the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections on June 1, Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa informed about voter turnout in the 13 constituencies that went to the polls and said that Maharajganj recorded highest voter turnout at 5 ... read..

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema for next two days

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | June 1, 2024 10:32:33 PM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for heavy rainfall at isolated places over NCAP (North Coastal Andhra Pradesh), SCAP (South Coastal Andhra Pradesh), Rayalaseema and Yanam for the five days, starting from June 1. ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP continuing its domination in Karnataka in LS polls, Congress making small gains

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:29 PM IST

The exit polls on Saturday predicted the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) winning most of the seats in Congress-ruled Karnataka in the Lok Sabha elections and the Congress not putting up a good show. ... read..

Massive fire at Delhi's Kashmere Gate police station; records, files destroyed

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:27 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at the Kashmiri Gate Metro police station, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Union Minister Sitharaman shares PM Modi's note after meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:25 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday shared a note by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, written after his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh Minister meets kin of Pune car accident victim

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | June 1, 2024 10:32:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Rakesh Singh on Saturday met the family of Ashwini Koshta, who lost her life in the Pune car accident. ... read..

"Let him say for 2-3 days...": Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Kharge's statement of INDIA alliance winning over 295 seats

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 1, 2024 10:32:17 PM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sharply reacted to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that INDIA alliance will win over 295 seats in Lok Sabha elections 2024, saying that let him say like that for 2-3 day ... read..

Tight race between BJP, Congress in Telangana Lok Sabha seats, say exit polls; BRS to suffer losses

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:11 PM IST

Exit polls on Saturday predicted a tight contest between Congress and the BJP in Telangana in the Lok Sabha polls with Bharat Rashtra Samithi suffering huge losses. ... read..

Delhi Police oppose Brij Bhushan's plea seeking summoning of travel documents, CDR

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:32:09 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Saturday opposed the application of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeking summoning of travel documents and call detail records (CDR). ... read..

Truck laden with illicit cough syrup intercepted by Assam police at Tripura border, driver arrested

Agartala (Tripura) | June 1, 2024 10:32:07 PM IST

In a significant crackdown, Assam Police intercepted a consignment of illicit cough syrup intended for the narcotics market. The truck was en route from Guwahati to Agartala when it was stopped at the Churaibari checkpost on the Assam-Tripura border. ... read..

Haryana govt to appeal in SC after HC quashes policy of additional marks scheme, says CM Saini

Chandigarh | June 1, 2024 10:32:04 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that they will continue the fight for their scheme of giving an additional 5 marks in examinations to the poor, weaker, and deprived sections of society and will approach the Supreme Court against the High Cou ... read..

Narendra Modi will become PM for 3rd time, says Gajendra Shekhawat

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 1, 2024 10:32:02 PM IST

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed confidence that the nation would choose Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the third time as the exit poll results are out after the voting for the Lok Sabha elections ended on Saturday. ... read..

Goa Police bust international sex trafficking ring, arrest kingpin

Mandrem (Goa) | June 1, 2024 10:31:58 PM IST

Goa's Mandrem Police launched a crackdown on a major international sex trafficking racket in a joint operation with the NGO Anyay Rahit Zindagi. ... read..

Police conduct probe after video shows theft at Shiva temple in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | June 1, 2024 10:31:55 PM IST

Police have started an investigation after the video of a person committing theft at a Shiv temple in Haridwar went viral on social media. ... read..

MP: Court sends 4 accused, including CBI Inspector Rahul Raj, to judicial custody in nursing college scam

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 1, 2024 10:31:53 PM IST

A special CBI court on Saturday sent four accused, including CBI Inspector Rahul Raj to judicial custody in the nursing college scam. ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP to maintain lead in Haryana, sweep Uttarakhand and Himachal

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:31:44 PM IST

As voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, exit polls have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will maintain its lead in Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, while also putting up a strong performance in Jammu. ... read..

NCDC data confirms 56 heatstroke deaths in India: Sources

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 10:31:40 PM IST

With scorching heatwaves gripping several parts of the country, at least 56 deaths from heatstroke have been confirmed in multiple states by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), sources said on Saturday. ... read..

LS polls 2024: Tripura Congress executive committee meets to prepare for vote counting day

Agartala (Tripura) | June 1, 2024 8:31:46 PM IST

The Congress executive committee on Saturday convened a significant meeting at the Congress headquarters, presided over by State Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha. The primary focus was on preparations for the counting day on June 4. ... read..

LS polls: TMC and BJP workers clash in West Bengal's Meraganj, several injured

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 1, 2024 8:31:41 PM IST

Amid the seventh phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections, a clash broke out between TMC and BJP workers at Meraganj in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday, leaving several people injured. ... read..

INDIA bloc will come to power, says Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | June 1, 2024 8:31:32 PM IST

Ahead of the exit polls, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala expressed confidence that the INDIA bloc would come to power, as people wanted a change. ... read..

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