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Lok Sabha polls: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman casts vote in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 11:00:37 AM IST

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cast her vote at the BES polling booth in Bengaluru on Friday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: MP CM Mohan Yadav requests voters to exercise franchise in polling in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 11:00:31 AM IST

Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections for six parliamentary seats in Madhya Pradesh- Tikamgarh (SC), Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa and Hoshangabad started on Friday from 7 am onwards and will conclude till 6 pm. ... read..

Lok Sabha 2024 polls: BJP candidate from Barmer-Jaisalmer constituency Kailash Choudhary casts his vote

Barmer (Rajasthan) | April 26, 2024 11:00:30 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and BJP's candidate from Barmer-Jaisalmer constituency, Kailash Choudhary, on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in the constituency. ... read..

"Will win 25 seats in Rajasthan, over 400 seats in country": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | April 26, 2024 11:00:24 AM IST

Exuding confidence over the outcome of Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said that Bharatiya Janata Party will comfortably register victory in all 25 constituencies in Rajasthan adding that it will also cross 400 mark in t ... read..

"Inheritance tax could nullify India's decade of progress" says Nirmala Sitharaman as she casts her vote

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 11:00:21 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday cast her vote at a polling booth in Bengaluru's BEs college . ... read..

"There is clear-cut deal between BJP and CPM": Congress raises questions on INDIA bloc partner

Alappuzha (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:14 AM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday singled out his INDIA Bloc partner, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), for having a deal with the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

"This time BJP will cross 400": BJP Meerut candidate Arun Govil

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 11:00:11 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Meerut and popular 'Ramayana' actor Arun Govil said on Friday that he has full hope that the BJP will cross 400 seats in Lok Sabha polls 2024. ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: Union Minister V Muraleedharan casts vote in Thiruvananthapuram

Attingal (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:07 AM IST

Union minister and BJP candidate from Attingal Lok Sabha Constituency V Muraleedharan, cast his vote along with his family members in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. ... read..

Delhi: Man posing as Singapore Airlines pilot booked for forgery

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:06 AM IST

A 24-year-old person was booked for posing as a pilot with Singapore Airlines in front of CISF personnel, who are in charge of airport security across the country. ... read..

"Will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM": Congress' K Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:02 AM IST

Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Muraleedharan on Friday cast his vote at Jawahar Nagar LP School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and said that the Congress will block unholy alliance between BJP & C ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Madhya Pradesh records 13.82 % voter turnout in initial trend till 9 am

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 10:59:58 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh recorded 13.82 per cent voting in the initial voter turnout trend till 9 am in the second phase of polling for six parliamentary seats in the state, according to the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Tejasvi Surya offers prayers at Bengaluru residence before casting vote

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 10:59:56 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Bangalore South constituency Tejasvi Surya offered prayers at his residence on Friday ahead of casting his vote for the phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls which began earlier today. ... read..

"In a first, a two-time PM bidding for third term with zero anti-incumbency:" BJP's Anil Anthony

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 10:59:55 AM IST

Anil Antony, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pathanamthitta on Friday expressed confidence of a historic mandate for the BJP and its coalition in the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024. ... read..

"In a first, a two-time PM bidding for third term with zero anti-incumbency:" BJP's Anil Antony

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 10:59:51 AM IST

Anil Antony, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pathanamthitta on Friday expressed confidence of a historic mandate for the BJP and its coalition in the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura leads voter turnout at 16.65 pc, West Bengal at 15.68 pc till 9 am

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:59:47 AM IST

Tripura is witnessing a high voter turnout after 16.65 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the North-eastern state till 9:00 AM, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..

"Poor usually have more kids than rich": AIMIM leader Akhtarul Iman

Kishanganj (Bihar) | April 26, 2024 7:00:41 AM IST

AIMIM candidate from Kishanganj, Akhtarul Iman raked up the issue of the Muslim population growth rate in the constituency and said that the poor usually have more kids than the rich because they don't know about family planning. ... read..

"Contesting elections is not final yet": Pro-Khalistani separatist's father dismisses reports of Amritpal Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls

Dibrugarh (Assam) | April 26, 2024 7:00:35 AM IST

Pro-Khalistani separatist and Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh's father Tarsem Singh on Thursday dismissed the reports of him fighting the Lok Sabha elections saying nothing is confirmed as of now. ... read..

Manipur: Police use drones for surveillance in Ukhrul district for second phase of LS polls

Ukhrul (Manipur) | April 26, 2024 7:00:33 AM IST

In view of the second phase of the Lok Sabha which is set to start on Friday, police used drones for surveillance in Ukhrul district. ... read..

Karnataka: Pink booth set up in Bangalore Rural constituency for second phase of LS polls to be held today

Ramnagar (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 7:00:29 AM IST

As Bengaluru prepares for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, a pink booth model has been set up in the Ramnagar district of Bangalore Rural constituency for women voters, decorated with balloons, banners and chairs with pink colour etc. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases candidate list for Haryana, fields Kumari Selja from Sirsa

Gurugram (Haryana) | April 26, 2024 4:59:53 AM IST

The Congress Party released a list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections from Haryana, fielding Kumari Selja from Sirsa and Deepender Singh Hooda from Rohtak. ... read..

Delhi to not get Dalit Mayor despite permission of ECI; BJP's LG cancelled election of MCD: AAP

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 3:59:54 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party is up in arms against the decision of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to cancel the Mayoral poll in Delhi despite a go-ahead from the Election Commission of India to hold the election on April 26. ... read..

Drugs, cash, other valuables worth Rs 321.51 crore seized since enforcement of MCC in Punjab: CEO Sibin C

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 26, 2024 3:00:05 AM IST

In an endeavour to preserve the sanctity of the electoral process, enforcement agencies in Punjab have conducted extensive operations, resulting in the confiscation of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies valued at Rs 321.51 crore since the i ... read..

BSP does not align with policies of NDA or INDIA: Mayawati's political heir Akash Anand

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 1:59:42 AM IST

As the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party, once an elephantine force in Uttar Pradesh politics is experiencing a decline in its influence, party national convenor Akash Anand said that the BSP does not align with the "policies" of both alliances -NDA and IN ... read..

"There's a serious possibility BJP will pick up more seats in southern states": EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exuded confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party "picking up many more" seats in the southern states in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

280 polling stations identified as critical in West Bengal's Balurghat, says DM Dakshin Dinajpur

Balurghat (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 11:59:35 PM IST

Ahead of the second phase of the polling, District Magistrate Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, Bijin Krishna said that 280 polling stations have been identified as critical in the Balurghat city. ... read..

Delhi mayoral polls postponsed as no presiding officer nominated yet

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:33 PM IST

The scheduled election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Delhi has been postponed as the nomination of the Presiding Officer, which is mandatory, has not taken place, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Secretary informed in an official notice. ... read..

Congress announces candidature of Varsha Eknath Gaikwad from Mumbai North Central LS seat

New DelhI | April 25, 2024 11:59:31 PM IST

Congress has announced its candidate for the Mumbai North central Parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections ... read..

Tripura: BSF jawan dies in 'accidental' shooting from his own gun

Agartala (Tripura) | April 25, 2024 11:59:25 PM IST

In a tragic turn of events, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Raksanrgas Keshav lost his life in an accidental shooting incident involving his own firearm. ... read..

Forest department takes over custody of elephant facing cruelty followed by Tripura HC notice

Agartala (Tripura) | April 25, 2024 11:59:20 PM IST

The High Court of Tripura intervened to rescue a 60-year-old elephant which was reportedly subjected to inhuman torture by her owner for a considerable period. ... read..

"We were and will remain united...," Omar Abdullah on PM Modi's statement regarding unity of INDIA bloc

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 11:59:18 PM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the INDIA bloc is and would remain united. ... read..

Security, surveillance enhanced for Lok Sabha elections in Khowai district of Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | April 25, 2024 11:59:16 PM IST

Security and surveillance have been enhanced for Lok Sabha elections in Khowai district of Tripura, said District Magistrate Chandni Chandran and District SP Ramesh Yadav on Thursday. ... read..

Congress releases list of 40 star campaigners for Uttar Pradesh polls

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:14 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Khrage, former party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are on the list of 40 star campaigners released by the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls phase II: Stage set for high-octane battle in Karnataka, BJP keen to open account in Kerala

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:12 PM IST

The stage is set for a high-octane political battle in the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka as prominent leaders from main political parties like Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, V Muraleedharan, KC Venugopal, Annie Raja, Tejasvi ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: 2,730 polling stations set up in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 25, 2024 11:59:08 PM IST

As Kerala goes to polls on Friday, 2730 polling stations have been set up in Trivandrum district. Webcasting facilities will be provided in all polling stations, the district collector said. ... read..

"Do not play politics in Neha Hiremath murder case," says CM Siddaramaiah

Bidar (Karnataka) | April 25, 2024 11:03:02 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the government strongly condemns the murder of Neha Hiremath and the CID investigation has been expedited to punish the accused. ... read..

Key battles across states as 88 seats go to polls tomorrow in second phase of Lok Sabha election

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:03:00 PM IST

India will go for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections tomorrow in a high-stakes battle across 13 states and union territories with the campaign marked by sharp jibes by the leaders of BJP as also by Congress and other opposition parties. ... read..

"Electoral bond ne BJP ka band baja diya": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 11:02:58 PM IST

With just a few hours left for the country to enter its second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav took a jab at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the electoral bonds issue and said that the public is going to vote ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 80 candidates including 4 women, 1 third gender in fray for second phase of LS polls in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 11:02:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh is set to go for the polls for the second phase of Lok Sabha election from 7 am onwards on Friday and a total of 80 candidates, including four women candidates and a third gender candidate, are in the fray in this phase in the state, an off ... read..

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer sending invitations to voters to cast vote in Lok Sabha polls

Chandigarh (Haryana) | April 25, 2024 11:02:51 PM IST

The Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana Anurag Aggarwal has taken a unique initiative of sending invitation letters to voters urging them to cast their vote to ensure maximum voting in the state which is going to polls in the sixth phase on May 25, authori ... read..

Made elaborate arrangements for Lok Sabha elections: Kerala chief electoral officer

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 25, 2024 11:02:49 PM IST

Chief electoral officer of Kerala Sanjay Kaul said they have made elaborate arrangements for the April 26 Lok Sabha election. ... read..

"How will you achieve the target of '300 paar'...": Muslim Voter Council of India writes to INDIA bloc party chiefs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 11:02:44 PM IST

The Muslim Voter Council of India on Thursday wrote a letter to Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and expressed their "disappointment" over not fielding ... read..

Sharp shooter of Hashim Baba gang nabbed in Delhi

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:42 PM IST

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested an active member of the Hashim Baba gang and thereby foiled an extortion bid of Rs 50 lakh. ... read..

NIA arrests one in connection with attack on Indian High Commission in London

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:40 PM IST

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested one accused in the 2023 case relating to the violent attack on the Indian High Commission in London, and unlawful actions during the subsequent protests. ... read..

Properties of 4 terrorist handlers operating from Pakistan attached in J-K's Handwara

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 11:02:38 PM IST

Properties of four terrorist handlers operating from Pakistan have been attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on orders of a court, the J-K Police said on Thursday. ... read..

Maharashtra's Akola set for three-cornered fight in Lok Sabha polls

Akola (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 11:02:36 PM IST

Maharashtra's Akola constituency is set to witness a triangular contest between three strong candidates in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

LS polls: Congress aims to breach BJP fortress in Jhalawar-Baran as Dushyant Singh looks to maintain family stronghold

Jhalawar-baran (Rajasthan) | April 25, 2024 11:02:34 PM IST

As the voting for second phase of the Lok Sabha elections gets underway tomorrow, the 'Jhalawar-Baran' constituency will also go to polls, with BJP MP Dushyant Singh trying to continue his family legacy as well as his party's dominance on the seat, while ... read..

LeT terror associate along with ammunition held in Baramulla: Police

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 11:02:32 PM IST

Police alongwith security forces arrested terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms,ammunition from his possession in Uri area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, said an official statement ... read..

"People of Delhi are fighting Arvind Kejriwal's battle," says AAP's Gopal Rai

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:31 PM IST

The people of Delhi have made Arvind Kejriwal their Chief Minister and will fight for him, said Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai on Thursday during the launch of the party's election campaign song. ... read..

LS Polls: BSP releases fresh list of 3 candidates from Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 11:02:23 PM IST

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has released a fresh list of three candidates from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, Ambedkar Nagar and Bahraich on Wednesday. ... read..

Court takes serious view of conduct of advocate, asks Bar Council of Delhi to take action

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:21 PM IST

Delhi's Rohini Court has taken a serious view of the conduct of an advocate during the hearing who provoked and tried to hit counsels for other parties in a domestic violence case. The Court has asked the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) and Rohini Court Bar As ... read..

Shehzada's X-ray machine will now check wardrobe of mothers and sisters: PM Modi

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 11:02:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress and INDIA bloc, accusing them of systematic plunder, asserting, "Looting is their modus operandi--both in the present and the afterlife ('Zindagi ke Saath bhi, Zindagi ke Baad bhi')." ... read..

Lok Sabha election: Katihar set to witness direct fight between Congress, JDU; people to vote for all-round development

Katihar (Bihar) | April 25, 2024 11:02:02 PM IST

The Katihar Lok Sabha seat is all set to go to polls on Friday along with four other seats -- Kishanganj, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka -- in Bihar with the Congress and the JDU locking horns in the constituency. ... read..

"I will cast vote based on water and school issues in our village," says resident of Chhattisgarh's Bhojtola

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 25, 2024 11:01:58 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha elections approach, residents of Bhojtola village voice their concerns regarding critical issues such as education, infrastructure, and healthcare. From the persistent challenges of water scarcity and incomplete infrastructure projects to ... read..

J-K: Indian Army, police launch joint operation in Uri; one apprehended

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 11:01:56 PM IST

The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police a joint search operation in Uri, Baramulla on Thursday and one suspected individual was apprehended. ... read..

Assam: Interesting triangular contest on Nagaon seat with 64 percent minority votes

Nagaon (Assam) | April 25, 2024 11:01:54 PM IST

In the second phase of elections, the contest for the Nagaon seat of Assam is considered to be at high stakes. Voting is to be held here on Friday. Actually, it is being called a triangular contest here. The equations are also such that it cannot be said ... read..

Develop mechanism to ensure arrested political leaders can campaign virtually: PIL in Delhi HC

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:01:43 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to immediately develop a mechanism to ensure that arrested political leaders and candidates are allowed to campaign through vir ... read..

"Congress did not release MPLAD funds for public welfare, development in Shimla": HP BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 9:01:01 PM IST

Former Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister and BJP leader Suresh Bhardwaj slammed the Congress party in the state on Thursday, claiming that MPLAD money was not released for public development and welfare in the Shimla constituency while the Congr ... read..

"His lies stand unravelled...," Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi over his inheritance tax barb

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:42 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had abolished inheritance tax after his mother Indira Gandhi's death to save her wealth from going to the government as "lies" a ... read..

President of Hemkund Sahib meets Uttarakhand Governor, invites him for pilgrimage

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 25, 2024 9:00:40 PM IST

Narinder Jit Singh Bindra, Chairman of the Hemkund Sahib Management Trust, met the governor, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) on Thursday and invited him for the Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra. ... read..

"BJP going to win majority of Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan," says CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 25, 2024 9:00:33 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party is going to win the majority of the Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan and everyone has faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Leaders of INDI alliance seeking votes to change Constitution": PM Modi in Bareilly

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 9:00:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the INDIA bloc, claiming that the leaders of opposition alliance are seeking votes for changing the Constitution to provide religion-based reservation. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal being monitored 24 hours by PMO and Delhi LG, claims AAP leader Sanjay Singh; writes to PM

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:24 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday wrote two separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi LG VK Saxena, alleging that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is lodged in Tihar jail, is being monitored ... read..

Centre grants 'Y' category security in Punjab to Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, Karamjjit Kaur Chaudhary, Tajinder Singh Bittu

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:22 PM IST

In the heartland of Punjab, where political tensions simmered and rivalries ran deep, the Central government has provided security cover to three influencing leaders in the state namely Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, Karamjjit Kaur Chaudhary, and Tajinder Sin ... read..

Newly inducted BJP leaders Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, Karamjjit Kaur, Tajinder Singh Bittu get Y category security cover in Punjab

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:18 PM IST

Three former Congress leaders from Punjab who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently, have been provided 'Y' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover by the central government, according to sources. ... read..

Dhubri: Assam DGP assesses police preparedness ahead of polling in third phase

Dhubri (Guwahati) | April 25, 2024 9:00:14 PM IST

Director General of Assam Police (DGP) GP Singh visited Dhubri in lower Assam to assess the preparedness of the police ahead of polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, informed a press release. ... read..

ED arrests ex-IAS Anil Tuteja in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case

General News | April 25, 2024 9:00:11 PM IST

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the agency said on Thursday. ... read..

J-K: Suspicious balloon recovered from Samba ahead of second phase of Lok Sabha polls

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 9:00:07 PM IST

Ahead of the second phase of polling, an aircraft-shaped suspicious balloon, having the logo of PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) written on it, was recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Thursday, police sources said. ... read..

"Congress starts hue and cry in Constitution's name whenever it has to commit misdeed": PM Modi

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 9:00:05 PM IST

Coming down heavily against the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Congress starts "hue and cry" in the name of the Constitution whenever it has to commit a big "misdeed". ... read..

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits Haryana's Sirsa

Sirsa (Haryana) | April 25, 2024 9:00:03 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Haryana's Sirsa on Thursday, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data. ... read..

Darjeeling's toy train still has its charm; tourists say govt can work make it better

By Tanya Chugh Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 9:00:01 PM IST

The toy train in Darjeeling that has been serving for the last 130 years still has its charm over people. Built between the years 1879 and 1881, the toy train at Darjeeling is also known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Congress councillors, former councillors, workers join BJP in presence of CM Mohan Yadav

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 8:59:59 PM IST

Congress received yet another jolt when many of its councillors, former councillors and workers joined the BJP on Thursday who were part of the team of former Congress MLAs Sanjay Shukla and Vishal Patel. Both the former Congress MLAs had joined the BJP e ... read..

Bengal Assistant Teachers Recruitment scam: ED files prosecution complaint against 2 individuals, 106 firms

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 8:59:57 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Prasanna Kumar Roy, Santi Prasad Sinha and 106 other limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and companies in connection with an alleged scam in recruitment of assistant teachers in ... read..

Tripura Governor Nallu marks World Malaria Day at Raj Bhavan

Agartala (Tripura) | April 25, 2024 8:59:53 PM IST

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu took strides in raising awareness about malaria by commemorating World Malaria Day at the Raj Bhavan, underscoring the state's commitment to combatting this life-threatening disease. ... read..

"PM Modi will free Telangana of corruption," says Amit Shah

Siddipet (Telangana) | April 25, 2024 8:59:51 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured the people of Telangana that if Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister for a third term, he will free the state of corruption. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hit out at Uddhav Thackeray calls him "chameleon"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 7:01:20 PM IST

Comparing Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray with a "chameleon," Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief keeps changing its colour, for his "political manoeuvres." ... read..

Indian Army unveils selfie point at Hombotingla Pass ahead of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil (Ladakh) | April 25, 2024 7:01:14 PM IST

In a tribute to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a new selfie point was unveiled at Hombotingla Pass in Ladakh on April 24. ... read..

Gujarat LS Polls: Hotels to bait voters with special discounts on poll day in Junagadh

Junagadh (Gujarat) | April 25, 2024 7:01:09 PM IST

To encourage voting, many establishments in the state's Junagadh district, including restaurants and hotels, are offering food and stay at a discounted price to those who vote in the Lok Sabha elections on May 7. ... read..

"Appeasement politics behind friendship of two UP boys...": PM Modi takes jibe at Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 7:01:07 PM IST

Lashing out at the INDIA bloc, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of Uttar Pradesh and the OBC community need to be aware of the "dangerous game" played by the Opposition parties of trying to 'snatch" their reservation rights and give it to ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia's wife campaigns for her husband, says "Our relationship with people is 300 years old"

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 7:01:05 PM IST

As the third phase of Lok Sabha elections are round the corner, Union minister and BJP candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia's wife Priyadarshini Raje Scindia has also landed in the fray to campaign in support of her husband. ... read..

J-K: Police on high alert ahead of polling in Jammu; drones, sniffer dogs being used

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 25, 2024 7:00:59 PM IST

Ahead of the voting in Jammu during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the security personnel are on high alert and are carrying out patrolling in vulnerable areas. ... read..

Firing outside Salman Khan's house: Police custody of two accused extended till April 29

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 7:00:57 PM IST

The Esplanade Court on Thursday extended the police custody of both the accused arrested in connection with the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai till April 29. ... read..

"PM Modi has created a distinct identity in politics," says Jairam Thakur

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 7:00:54 PM IST

While addressing the workers in Sundla, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the ongoing Lok Sabha elections must elect such a leader who can empower the country and achi ... read..

NCR Transport Corporation launches campaign to encourage voting for Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 7:00:50 PM IST

In a bid to encourage passengers to exercise their democratic right to vote in the parliamentary elections, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched a campaign for the polls scheduled to be held on Friday. ... read..

"So many developmental works have been done in Laxmipur area," says V K Pandian

Laxmipur (Odisha) | April 25, 2024 7:00:45 PM IST

5T Chairman and BJD leader V K Pandian on Thursday commenced the election campaign from Koraput Lok Sabha Constituency. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi appeals to vote for 'hand' symbol to form 'hindustaniyon ki sarkar'

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 7:00:43 PM IST

Ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appealed to the voters to support the Congress and vote for the 'hand' symbol to form a 'government of the Indians'. ... read..

Former MP Vivekananda Reddy's wife pens letter to Andhra Pradesh CM seeking justice

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 6:01:37 PM IST

YS Sowbhagya, the wife of former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy who was allegedly killed in 2019, today penned a letter to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, seeking justice and righteousness in her husband's murder case. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses PIL against posting of UP IAS officer who filed FIRs against SP leader Azam Khan

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:01:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) with respect to the posting of an IAS officer in Uttar Pradesh since 2015 on deputation and further extension. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi; seeks time to explain Congress' Nyay Patra

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:01:30 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought time from him to explain in person the party's 'Nyay Patra'. ... read..

BJP's Murlidhar Mohol files nomination from Pune Lok Sabha constituency

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 25, 2024 6:01:24 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday filed his nomination papers from the Pune Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

"Our manifesto is for people of India," says Mallikarjun Kharge in letter to PM Modi

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:01:18 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he would be happy to meet him to explain the reality of the Congress Nyay Patra which is for the people of India. ... read..

BJP will end reservation for Muslims in Telangana: Amit Shah

Siddipet (Telangana) | April 25, 2024 6:01:14 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that BJP will end reservation for Muslims in Telangana and provide the benefit to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. ... read..

Kerala: CPI(M) leader Jayarajan held talks to join BJP, was promised Governor post, alleges Congress' Sudhakaran

Kannur (Kerala) | April 25, 2024 6:01:08 PM IST

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief K Sudhakaran and UDF candidate from Kannur Lok Sabha constituency has levelled serious allegations against LDF convener EP Jayarajan, claiming that the latter was about to join the BJP after holding a meeting ... read..

"They consider themselves even bigger than Lord Ram...": PM Modi attacks Congress, SP

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 6:01:06 PM IST

In a no-holds-barred attack on Samajawadi Party and Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that both opposition parties did not attend the Pran Pratistha at Ram temple in Ayodhya held in January this year due to their 'vote-bank politics' ... read..

Congress to win Rajnandgaon with big margin, says Bhupesh Baghel ahead of LS Polls Phase 2

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 25, 2024 6:01:04 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel who has been fielded by the Congress from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha constituency exuded confidence that his party will be winning the seat with a "big margin". ... read..

LS polls: Prajwal Revanna aims to retain lone JD-S seat in fight against Congress' Shreyas Patel in Hassan

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:01:02 PM IST

The Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka will go to polls in the second phase on April 26 along with the other 13 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Delhi court grants 30 more days to police to complete investigation

New Delhi | April 25, 2024 5:00:41 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday granted 30 more days to police to complete the investigation in the Parliament Security Breach case registered under stringent sections of UAPA. The judicial custody of all six accused persons has also been extended ... read..

"INDIA bloc scared pf PM's popularity, so big leaders entering LS contest" says Aparna Yadav in a dig at Akhilesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 5:00:37 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata party leader and Akhilesh Yadav's sister-in-law Aparna Yadav on Thursday took a dig at INDIA alliance while expressing confidence in the BJP's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"INDIA bloc scared of PM's popularity, so big leaders entering LS contest" says Aparna Yadav in a dig at Akhilesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 25, 2024 5:00:35 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata party leader and Akhilesh Yadav's sister-in-law Aparna Yadav on Thursday took a dig at INDIA alliance while expressing confidence in the BJP's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Opposition Leader in Kerala files complaint with EC against Delhi Lt Governor for meeting church leaders

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 25, 2024 5:00:32 PM IST

Kerala Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission urging action against Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for allegedly visiting various heads of churches in the southern State to 'lure' them to take a ... read..

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