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"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..

"Even progressive Islamic nations have UCC...": Rajnath Singh stresses need for legislation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 19, 2024 10:59:48 PM IST

Stressing that many progressive Islamic nations have a Uniform Civil Code, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed for the need of UCC to be implemented in India. ... read..

"People of Kerala firmly committed to supporting NDA govt": Nadda in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 19, 2024 10:59:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda asserted that the people of Kerala have firmly committed to supporting the government led by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). ... read..

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs for kin of boat mishap

Jharsuguda (Odisha) | April 19, 2024 10:59:44 PM IST

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased of boat mishap. ... read..

Lok Sabha Elections: One injured after firing, clashes reported at Manipur polling booth

Imphal (Manipur) | April 19, 2024 10:59:42 PM IST

One civilian was injured after the firing and clashes were reported at a polling booth in Moirangkampu Sajeb Awang Leikai of Imphal, Manipur, during voting in the Lok Sabha elections on Friday. ... read..

Kerala: Polling officials suspended for "failing to maintain secrecy" during home voting in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | April 19, 2024 10:00:42 PM IST

Four polling officials and a videographer were suspended on Friday for allegedly "failing to maintain secrecy" during home voting in Kerala's Kannur. ... read..

"Congress, INDI alliance is anti-development and anti-farmer...": PM Modi in Maharashtra

Wardha (Maharashtra) | April 19, 2024 10:00:37 PM IST

Calling the Congress and INDIA bloc "anti-development and anti-farmer," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the INDIA bloc struggles with a lack of substantial issues and accused it to resorting to a "politics of insults". ... read..

Manipur Lok Sabha election: Over 65 pc turnout recorded till 5 pm

Imphal (Manipur) | April 19, 2024 10:00:28 PM IST

A total of 68.62 per cent of the over 15.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise for the two Lok Sabha seats in the ethnic violence-affected Manipur on Friday, the officials said. ... read..

LS polls: Uttarakhand records 53.56 pc voter turnout until 5 pm

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 19, 2024 10:00:26 PM IST

Uttarakhand, which saw polling for all five Lok Sabha seats in the first phase of the general elections on Friday, recorded a voter turnout of 53.56 per cent till 5 pm, according to data shared by the Election Commission (EC). ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Court accepts closure report in disproportionate asset case against Raman Singh's ex-Principal Secretary

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 19, 2024 10:00:22 PM IST

The trial court in Raipur accepted the closure report filed by Economic Offenses Wing-Anti Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB) in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against Aman Singh, the former Principal Secretary to former Chhattisgarh Chi ... read..

Azad expresses confidence of DPAP candidate Parray's victory from Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 19, 2024 10:00:17 PM IST

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat, Mohammad Saleem Parray filed his nomination papers on Friday. He was accompanied by DPAP chairman and former union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Around 2,500 voters cross border fencing to cast votes in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | April 19, 2024 10:00:13 PM IST

Around 2,500 voters crossed fencing on the India-Bangladesh border to cast their votes in Tripura on April 19. ... read..

Indian Railways to operate record 9111 trips for summer travel

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 10:00:11 PM IST

Indian Railways has announced its plan to operate a remarkable 9111 trips during the upcoming summer season, aimed at accommodating the anticipated surge in travel demand and ensuring passenger convenience, as per an official statement. ... read..

"He even ate...": BJP leader makes big claim on Kejriwal amid war of words over diet

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 10:00:06 PM IST

Taking a swipe at jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, amid allegations that he has been deliberately tucking into Aaloo Poori (a popular breakfast meal in North India) and sweets, while also taking sugar with his tea to press for bail citing infl ... read..

SC reserves order on appeal against Madras HC order on watching child porn

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 10:00:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on an appeal against the Madras High Court's ruling, which held that downloading and possessing child pornography isn't a crime. ... read..

Mumbai: Youth arrested for booking cab under gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from Salman Khan's residence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 19, 2024 9:59:55 PM IST

A 20-year-old youth has been arrested for booking a cab from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said police on Friday. ... read..

Prayagraj in grip of scorching heat as mercury soars to 42C; doctors advise caution

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 9:59:53 PM IST

Amid soaring political temperatures on the campaign trail ahead of the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, the Prayagraj district is in the grip of a sweltering spell, with the maximum daytime temperature reaching 42C on Friday. ... read..

SC asks authorities to decide within 3-day application for permission to conduct 'yatras' for elections

New Delhi | April 19, 2024 8:01:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the competent authorities to decide within three days the applications filed seeking permission for conducting 'yatras' or public meetings aimed at educating people on elections. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Chhindwara mayor backs Congress's Nakul Nath days after joining BJP

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | April 19, 2024 8:01:04 PM IST

Vikram Ahake, the Chhindwara Mayor who recently joined the BJP made a U-turn on the day of polling in the high-profile Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh and urged people to vote for Congress' Nakul Nath. ... read..

Former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling casts his vote in Namchi

Namchi (Sikkim) | April 19, 2024 8:00:57 PM IST

Former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in Namchi, Sikkim in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

LS Polls Phase 1: BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya casts his vote in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 19, 2024 8:00:55 PM IST

As the first phase of voting is underway, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Balmukund Acharya exercised his franchise at Jaipur on Friday. ... read..

Polling underway in five Uttarakhand LS seats, Harish Rawat casts vote in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 19, 2024 8:00:48 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat cast his vote at a polling booth in Dehradun on Friday for the Lok Sabha polls in the state. ... read..

PM Modi brought 25 crore people out of poverty line: Rajnath Singh in Telangana

Khammam (Telangana) | April 19, 2024 8:00:42 PM IST

Lauding the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government for implementing pro-poor policies, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that 25 crore people were taken out of poverty in the last 10 years. ... read..

LS polls: Facing a formidable challenger in BJP's Madhavi Latha, AIMIM chief Owaisi files nomination from Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 19, 2024 8:00:38 PM IST

Facing a formidable challenger in his bid to secure a fifth term in the Lok Sabha in the form of firebrand BJP leader Madhavi Latha, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday filed his nomination from the prestigious Hyderabad constituency, which is consider ... read..

NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal pulls out of Nashik contest, says taking too long to decide ticket

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 19, 2024 8:00:37 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who was eyeing to contest as Mahayuti candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, has withdrawn from the race on Friday over the delay in the announcement of the candida ... read..

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