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"Congress may not win more than 30 seats" says BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 2:02:03 PM IST

BJP candidate from Bengaluru South constituency, Tejasvi Surya, cast his vote in Bengaluru on Friday and stated that the Congress party may not win more than 30 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Why is the life of the poor still miserable?": BSP supremo Mayawati attacks BJP government

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:02:00 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati targeted the BJP over its promise of bringing good days for farmers, poor and other deprived people of the country, asking what happened to those much-publicised promises and why the lives of crores of poor, SC ... read..

Supreme Court dismisses all petitions seeking 100% verification of VVPAT slips during elections

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines with paper slips generated through the VVPAT method. ... read..

Baramati returning officer gives clean chit to Ajit Pawar on "Fund for Vote" remark

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 26, 2024 2:01:43 PM IST

Baramati Returning officer Kavita Dwivedi filed a report to the Chief Election Officer Maharashtra on Thursday, saying that prima facie there is a violation of the code of conduct found in Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar's Fund for Vote Remark. ... read..

"PM Modi's 10-year regime is a golden era in independent India": Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:01:41 PM IST

As the country is witnessing the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 10-year regime is a golden era in independent India. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi calls for polling in record numbers in phase 2

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:40 PM IST

As voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that every vote counts. ... read..

"Vote for strong leader and decisive government": Om Birla after casting vote in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan) | April 26, 2024 2:01:38 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP candidate from Kota, Om Birla, on Friday appealed to the people to vote in large numbers for the decisive government and strong leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Kerala BJP Chief K Surendran casts vote in Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 2:01:28 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party Kerala President K Surendran cast his vote in Kozhikode during the second phase polling for Lok Sabha elections on Friday. ... read..

"Nation needs PM Modi for third time": Union minister Shobha Karandlaje after casting her vote

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 2:01:24 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Bengaluru North, Shobha Karandlaje, casts her vote at a polling booth here and said that the nation needs Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third time to lead the country. ... read..

Amid polling in Balurghat, BJP's Bengal chief confronts TMC workers chanting 'Go back' slogans

Balurghat (West Bengal) | April 26, 2024 2:01:22 PM IST

Tension gripped the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency of North Bengal during the ongoing polling for the second phase on Friday, as BJP candidate and state president Sukanta Majumdar fell into an altercation with a group of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ... read..

"Mayawati will decide post-poll alliance after results": BSP leader Akash Anand

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:01:21 PM IST

Akash Anand, BSP supremo Mayawati's nephew and her political successor, cast his vote on Friday and said that party chief Mayawati will decide after seeing the results whether the BSP will support any alliance or not. ... read..

"Ensure your participation in nation building": MP minister Prahlad Patel appeals to voters

Narsinghpur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:01:17 PM IST

After casting his vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Prahlad Singh Patel on Friday urged the people to vote for ensuring their participation in nation-building. ... read..

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha 2024 polls: 8 seats in Uttar Pradesh vote today

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:01:15 PM IST

Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh, including BJP leader Atul Garg, BJP's MP Tejveer Singh and Congress candidate Danish Ali were among those who voted on Friday during the second phase of Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Will never allow Congress to take away women's gold" says BJP's Amravati candidate Navnit Rana

Amravati (Maharashtra) | April 26, 2024 2:01:13 PM IST

BJP candidate from Amravati, Navnit Rana on Friday cast her vote as she attempts to retain the seat which she had won as an independent candidate in 2019. Speaking after casting her franchise Rana launched a scathing attack on the Congress manifesto and C ... read..

Supreme Court issues three directions as it rejects petitions seeking 100% verification of EVM votes

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:01:11 PM IST

After the Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, Public Interest Lawyer and Activist, Prashant Bhushan sa ... read..

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Madhya Pradesh records 28.15 % voter turnout till 11 am

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:01:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh recorded 28.15 per cent voter turnout till 11 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..

Punjab police arrest 11 members of gangster Charanjit Singh gang, recover huge cache of ammunition

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 26, 2024 2:01:06 PM IST

The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab police, in a joint operation with Central agencies and J&K police, arrested 11 members of an organized criminal gang operated by Charanjit Singh alias Raju shooter. ... read..

Lok Sabha 2024 polls: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar urges first-time voters to "go for change" at national level

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 2:01:04 PM IST

As voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha began on Friday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday urged first-time voters to "go for a change" as BJP has been in power in the centre for a decade and to give his party, the Congress a cha ... read..

"Will this country run on Sharia?" Union Home Minister Amit Shah tears into Congress manifesto

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 2:00:46 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that after the Congress manifesto was released, people's inclination towards the Bharatiya Janata Party has increased further because Congress has repeated its old habit of appeasement in its manifesto. ... read..

HD Kumaraswamy levels coupons for vote charge against Congress after casting his franchise

Ramanagara (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 2:00:43 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha seat, HD Kumaraswamy, along with his wife Anitha Kumaraswamy and son Nikhil Kumaraswamy cast their vote at a polling booth in R ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 36.42 pc voter turnout, Chhattisgarh 35.47 pc til 11 am

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:38 PM IST

There has been a substantial increase in voter turnout in Tripura, as the North-Eastern state recorded a 36.42 per cent voting percentage till 11 am, as per the Election Commission of India. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan casts vote in Maharashtra's Nanded

Nanded (Maharashtra) | April 26, 2024 2:00:36 PM IST

After casting his vote at a polling booth in Nanded here, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Friday urged the people to exercise their franchise in large numbers. ... read..

"Robbed Bengal of greatness, competing for appeasement": PM Modi blasts TMC, Cong in Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | April 26, 2024 2:00:32 PM IST

Tearing into the ruling Trinamool Congress and the erstwhile Left Front government in the state for putting the brakes on development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said they recked the greatness, global image and the dignity of Bengal under thei ... read..

"Congress hate SC, ST, OBCs...will give away their rights to Muslims": JP Nadda

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Friday claimed that the Congress and INDIA bloc have a hidden agenda to snatch away the rights of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and give it to Muslims for their appeasem ... read..

"Competing for appeasement, vote bank": PM Modi blasts TMC, Cong in Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | April 26, 2024 2:59:55 PM IST

Tearing into the ruling Trinamool Congress and the erstwhile Left Front government in the state for putting the brakes on development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said they wrecked the greatness, global image and the dignity of Bengal under the ... read..

SC says no to 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips or revert back to ballot voting

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:00:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. ... read..

IAF's C-17 aircraft airdrops indigenously built platform successfully

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:25 AM IST

In a joint demonstration of seamless operational collaboration, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force airdropped an indigenously developed heavy platform that can carry a maximum load of over 22 tonnes. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Film, TV fraternity endorses Ashoke Pandit for Mumbai North West constituency

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 26, 2024 11:01:23 AM IST

For the first time, the entire film and TV industry of Mumbai have come together in one voice putting their entire might and support in favour of filmmaker Ashoke Pandit as their candidate for the Lok Sabha elections for the North West Constituency of Mum ... read..

Festival of democracy is country's pride, voters must participate in large numbers: CEC Rajiv Kumar

By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:20 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in the festival of democracy in maximum numbers. ... read..

Preparations underway for second phase of Lok Sabha polls with 1202 candidates in fray across 88 constituencies

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:18 AM IST

Polling preparations are underway at various places in the country as over 15.88 crore voters will be determining the fate of 1202 candidates today in the second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

RBI cautions public against using unauthorised prepaid payment entities

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:16 AM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cautioned the public against using websites or applications, and parting with their money to any unauthorized entity. ... read..

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 26, 2024 11:01:14 AM IST

An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in the Sopore area of Baramulla District on Friday morning. ... read..

Lok Sabha 2024 Polls Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:12 AM IST

Polling commenced Friday in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections ... read..

Voting begins in 88 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:10 AM IST

Voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began at 7:00 am on Friday across 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over 12 States and Union Territories. ... read..

"Do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies": Mallikarjun Kharge to voters amid Phase 2 polling

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:09 AM IST

Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to fall for any 'diversionary tactics' of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), adding that it is an election to "pr ... read..

"Don't sit at home, come out and vote, it's your right.." says RS MP Sudha Murty after casting vote in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 11:01:07 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty cast her vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. ... read..

LS polls: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy casts his vote in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 26, 2024 11:01:05 AM IST

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on Friday cast his vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Chhattisgarh CM urges voters to come out in large numbers in second phase

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 26, 2024 11:01:03 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai urged the voters to participate in large numbers in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections that begins today. ... read..

"Your vote will decide whether next government...": Rahul Gandhi to voters amid Phase 2 polling

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:01:01 AM IST

Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that these elections are going to decide the fate of the country adding that each vote will decide whether the next government will be of "a few bill ... read..

LS polls: BJP leader Vasundhara Raje casts her vote in Jhalawar, says PM Modi will win a third term

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | April 26, 2024 11:00:59 AM IST

BJP leader Vasundhara Raje on Friday cast her vote at a polling booth in Jhalawar. ... read..

Kerala: BJP-Led NDA candidate Suresh Gopi casts vote in Thrissur

Thrissur (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:57 AM IST

BJP-led NDA candidate from Thrissur Suresh Gopi casts his vote in Thrissur, Kerala in the second phase of Lok Sabha election 2024 on Friday. ... read..

Kerala: Opposition leader VD Satheesan casts vote in Ernakulam

Ernakulam (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:51 AM IST

Kerala Opposition leader VD Satheesan cast his vote at a polling booth in North Paravoor under Ernakulam parliamentary constituency on Friday. ... read..

"No Nitish, No Lalu, only Pappu": Purnia Lok Sabha Independent candidate exudes confidence in his victory

Purnia (Bihar) | April 26, 2024 11:00:48 AM IST

Alleging threat to his life, Purnia Lok Sabha Independent candidate Pappu Yadav voiced concerns over alleged political harassment and conspiracies aimed towards him by the opposition parties in the region. ... read..

"Phele matdaan, fir jalpaan.." urges Uttarakhand CM as second phase of LS election get underway

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 26, 2024 11:00:46 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to the public on Friday, urging them to prioritize voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. ... read..

Google Doodle commemorates second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 with voting symbol

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 11:00:44 AM IST

As India continues its monumental democratic exercise, Google joined in to mark the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 with a symbolic gesture. ... read..

"Important day for future of Thiruvananthapuram...": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:42 AM IST

Appealing to the voters to come out and cast their votes in large numbers in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday said that it is an important day for "future of Thiruvananthapuram" as the constituency has witnessed "v ... read..

"After phase one, PM is panicking": Congress' KC Venugopal after casting vote in Alappuzha

Alappuzha (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 11:00:40 AM IST

Congress candidate KC Venugopal cast his vote today at a polling booth in the Alappuzha constituency in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"No comparison to what Modi ji has done in these 10 years": CP Joshi

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) | April 26, 2024 11:00:39 AM IST

Rajasthan BJP state president CP Joshi cast his vote on Friday in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Chhittorgarh constituency. ... read..

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..

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