Elections 2024

Japan and Nepal Foreign Ministers Discuss Cooperation on Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Democracy

Japan and Nepal Foreign Ministers Discuss Cooperation on Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Democracy Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on Sunday met Nepals Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha here and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests. Kamikawa arrived in Nepal earlier Sunday on a day-long visit at the invitation of Shrestha - her first trip to Nepal since assuming office. During the meeting at the Foreign Ministry, the two ministers discussed

5 May 2024 7:10 pm
Congress is indispensable for the country's well-being, proclaims DPCC interim chief Devender Yadav

Congress is indispensable for the country's well-being, proclaims DPCC interim chief Devender Yadav Devendra Yadav, who formally took over as the interim president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) on Sunday, said ''today, the country needs the Congress''. He thanked the party leadership for entrusting him with this responsibility. ''I thank Congress for nominating me for this position. I am grateful to Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Ajay Maken,

5 May 2024 7:07 pm
Muslim community understands Congress, INDIA bloc using them as pawns: PM Modi

Modi highlighted Muslims moving to BJP for development, criticized Congress and SP's appeasement politics. Rekha Verma, Ajay Mishra Teni, Bhupendra Chaudhary, Rajesh Verma present. Anand Bhadauriya, Shyam Kishore Awasthi contesting Lok Sabha elections in Dhaurahra.

5 May 2024 6:43 pm
Campaigning for second phase of 14 LS seats ends in Karnataka as 'sex scandal' dominates narrative

Campaigning for second phase of 14 LS seats ends in Karnataka as 'sex scandal' dominates narrative The campaigning for the second phase of polling in 14 Lok Sabha segments in Congress-ruled Karnataka ended on Sunday, with the ''Hassan sex scandal'' wading into the narrative in no small measure. Tuesday's elections (May 7) matter the most for the BJP as it had bagged all those 14 seats in the 2019 polls. Karnataka has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The first phase of elections for 14 seg

5 May 2024 6:30 pm
Watch | Amidst brewing Kshatriya community discontent, Rupala and Dhanani clash in Rajkot

Gujarat goes to poll on May 7 in the Phase four of the seven-phase Lok Sabha 2024 elections

5 May 2024 6:30 pm
India urges ADB not to overlook its focus on growth and shared prosperity

In Tbilisi, Georgia, at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), India emphasized the importance of focusing on poverty reduction alongside sustainable growth. India's Vikas Sheel, speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urged ADB not to overlook its mandate on growth and shared prosperity. Despite Sitharaman's absence due to India's ongoing elections, India affirmed its support for inclusive and sustainable growth in Asia and the Pacific.

5 May 2024 6:22 pm
Chhattisgarh LS Polls: Battle for 11 Seats Concludes Amidst Discussions of Corruption, Constitution, Naxalism

Chhattisgarh LS Polls: Battle for 11 Seats Concludes Amidst Discussions of Corruption, Constitution, Naxalism The high-decibel campaign for seven Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha seats that will go to polls on May 7 ended on Sunday, with the ruling BJP and the Congress crossing swords over corruption, change in Constitution, snatching of quotas and Naxalism. The campaign for the seven constituencies ended at 6 pm, and now parties can undertake door-to-door drives before polling on Tuesday, an official sai

5 May 2024 6:12 pm
Poll campaigning culminates for two Goa Lok Sabha seats; over 11 lakh voters to exercise franchise on May 7

Poll campaigning culminates for two Goa Lok Sabha seats; over 11 lakh voters to exercise franchise on May 7 More than 11 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise for elections to the two Lok Sabha seats in Goa where campaigning ended on Sunday evening. Polling will be held in the North Goa and South Goa parliamentary constituencies on May 7. In North Goa, BJP's sitting MP Shripad Naik is pitted against Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap. In South Goa, the BJP has fielded Pallavi Demp

5 May 2024 6:09 pm
Polls Conclude for 11 Lok Sabha Constituencies in Maharashtra on May 7

Polls Conclude for 11 Lok Sabha Constituencies in Maharashtra on May 7 Campaigning ended Sunday for elections in 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Baramati, where Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule is pitted against Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leaders estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The seats where polling in the third phase of the general elections will take place on May 7 are Baramati, Raigad, Osmanabad, Latur, Solap

5 May 2024 6:07 pm
Modi Accuses SP, Cong of Nepotism and Vote-Bank Politics in UP's Etawah

Modi Accuses SP, Cong of Nepotism and Vote-Bank Politics in UP's Etawah Prime Minister lashed out at the ''dynastic politics'' of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress on Sunday, saying while the opposition alliance partners work only to benefit their own families, he is building a better future for the nation's next generations. ''Modi and Yogi are working for the future of your children... we don't have children (of our own),'' he said, addressing a Lok Sabha poll rally here in the home distric

5 May 2024 6:06 pm
Tory election hopes rest on the UK economy they could go the way of the monasteries | Larry Elliott

Three key economic indicators loom large but none offer great hope for the Conservatives survival Tory MPs have been busy this past week and probably not found the time to watch Shardlake , the adaptation of CJ Sansoms book set during the dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s, but once the dust has settled from last weeks elections they might want to take a look. This was a turbulent period. Having forced through his own version of Brexit through the break with Rome, Henry VIII then in eff

5 May 2024 5:47 pm
Rahul Gandhi Dares PM Modi To Remove 50% Cap On Reservations, Says `Congress Will If Elected`

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Congress leader while addressing an election rally in Telangana claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is against reservation and wants to take it away.

5 May 2024 5:45 pm
Rajput community launches campaign against BJP over distortion of history

Members of Rajput community on Saturday launched a social campaign against BJP for alleged distortion of history and lack of representation in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.The microblogging site X has been abuzz with the hashtag #RajputBoycottBJP on Sunday with some community members posting videos on why they should boycott the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP). #RajputBoycottBJP Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on What

5 May 2024 5:38 pm
Bengal under attack: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee urges people to resist maligners

Bengal under attack: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee urges people to resist maligners Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said people should vote against those who want to malign the image of West Bengal. Speaking at a public rally at Kaliganj in Nadia district in support of Trinamool Congress Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency candidate Mahua Maitra, Banerjee while referring to a purported video which surfaced on Saturday, claimed ''that it has been amply proved that how BJP is maki

5 May 2024 5:31 pm
SP, Cong work only to benefit their families, vote banks: PM Modi in UPs Etawah

ETAWAH (UP), May 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, saying they are contesting elections to benefit their families and their vote banks. Addressing a Lok Sabha poll rally here in Samajwadi Party (SP) founder the late Mulayam Singh Yadavs home turf, Modi also recalled Yadavs 2019 speech in Parliament, where he had said that Modi was going to become the prime minister again. It was his blessing, Modi said. The prime minister [] The post SP, Con

5 May 2024 5:30 pm
Tents, Fans, and Ambulances Deployed at Karnataka Polling Stations to Aid Voters Amidst Heat on May 7

Tents, Fans, and Ambulances Deployed at Karnataka Polling Stations to Aid Voters Amidst Heat on May 7 With just two days left for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements to increase voter turnout amid the soaring temperatures in the 14 constituencies that go to the polls on May 7. The first phase of the general elections in 14 of Karnataka's 28 Lok Sabha constituencies was held on April 26, and the second, for the rest of the

5 May 2024 5:28 pm
Hopeful No Ceasefire Violation Take Place On LoC To Disrupt Elections In Kashmir: CEO Pole

Srinagar, May 5: Chief Election Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir P K Pole on Sunday hoped that there will be no ceasefire violations from across the border on the polling day in the areas falling near the Line of Control (LoC). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp We are hopeful this time the elections in border areas will be conducted peacefully due to prevailing ceasefire on the LoC from the past five years now, Pole who was attending [] The post Hopeful No Ceasefire Violation Take

5 May 2024 5:24 pm
Time For Andhras TDP To Re-Think Its Roots And Aspirations

Andhra Pradesh goes to the polls, both at the state (assembly) as well as the national (Lok Sabha) level on May 13, 2024. In both the state and national elections, The post Time For Andhras TDP To Re-Think Its Roots And Aspirations appeared first on The Commune .

5 May 2024 5:14 pm
Iqbal Ansari, Once Key Proponent of Babri Masjid, Supports PM Modi's Leadership

Ayodhya: Iqbal Ansari, the former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the PM's visit and roadshow in Ayodhya on Sunday. Ansari stated that the last 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure have been very good, and he wishes to see Modi as Prime Minister again. Speaking to the media about PM Modis visit to Ayodhya, his first since the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Ansari remarked, PM Modi is fortunate that hi

5 May 2024 5:10 pm
Chhattisgarh CM Confident of BJP Victory, Says People Have Lost Faith in Congress

Raipur: C hhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed strong criticism of the Congress on Sunday, stating that not only the country but also the party members have lost faith in them.Asserting the BJP's victory in all 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, CM Sai declared, The Congress has lost the trust of the nation, its people, and its own members. There is a continuous exodus from the Congress. In Chhattisgarh, thousands of Congress workers have joined the BJP. No matter what

5 May 2024 5:10 pm
Andhra Pradesh CEO Announces Deadline Extension for Poll Duty Employees to Exercise Franchise

Andhra Pradesh CEO Announces Deadline Extension for Poll Duty Employees to Exercise Franchise Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena on Sunday said that the Election Commission will facilitate another opportunity to vote for employees on election duty who missed exercising their franchise. During a visit to Vizianagaram to check voting facilities, the CEO noted that such employees will be given the opportunity on May 7 and 8. ''We are working with the goal to ensure that every

5 May 2024 5:09 pm
Ban on onion export lifted amid elections, export duty introduced to control prices

Onion Export: Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, the government removed the ban on export of onion. The government on Saturday ended the ban on export of onion. The government removed this ban with immediate effect, although the minimum export price for this has been kept at $ 550 i.e. about Rs 45,800 per metric ton. ...

5 May 2024 5:04 pm
Elections 2024: 200 Congress members join BJP in Gujarat

Rajkot: A total of 200 Congress members switched to the BJP on the final day of campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat. These leaders are pillars of Congress, coming from the grassroots. However, Congress seems like a sinking ship, focusing solely on divisive caste politics, remarked a BJP spokesperson. Amid a leaderless Congress Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

5 May 2024 5:04 pm
Latur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Can BJP Repeat Its Big 2019 Victory from This SC Seat in Marathwada Region?

The Modi wave remains intact in many regions of the Latur Lok Sabha constituency, with issues of Hindutva more prevalent in urban areas and the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir being celebrated with much zeal

5 May 2024 5:03 pm
Sunak needs to own Tory defeats and change course, says Braverman

Tories lost nearly 500 councillors, 10 councils and the West Midlands mayoralty in the elections.

5 May 2024 4:53 pm
Barring MPs' relatives from UZ polls is AL's policy decision, not a legal issue: Quader

It is Awami Leagues policy decision to not allow relatives of the partys ministers and lawmakers to contest the upcoming upazila parishad elections, the ruling partys General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today

5 May 2024 4:48 pm
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Blow To Congress As 200 Members Join BJP In Gujarat

A total of 200 Congress members switched to the BJP on the final day of campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat.

5 May 2024 4:42 pm
ECI chief Rajiv Kumar welcomes 75 foreign delegates from 23 countries to observe LS elections 2024

ECI chief Rajiv Kumar welcomes 75 foreign delegates from 23 countries to observe LS elections 2024

5 May 2024 4:40 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Banks Will Be Closed In These States On May 7Check List

Several banks across India will remain closed due to Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on May 7.

5 May 2024 4:39 pm
PM Modi wants to end reservation system: Rahul Gandhi in Telangana

Hyderabad: Mounting his attack on the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was against reservations and wanted to take away quotas from the people. Addressing an election rally at Nirmal under Adilabad (ST) Lok Sabha constituency in Telangana, he claimed that the ongoing general elections is taking place between two ideologies in which Congress is trying to safeguard the Constitution, while the BJP-RSS combine wants to end it and people's rights.

5 May 2024 4:38 pm
After two decades in a political family, Prabha Mallikarjun makes electoral debut in Davangere

KARNATAKA: Coming from a political family and canvassing for Congress candidates for two decades and more in the past elections here, Prabha Mallikarjun is making her electoral debut in this Lok Sabha constituency. And interestingly, for the first time, Davangere will see a contest between two women -- Prabha is taking on BJP's Gayathri Siddeshwara. Once a Congress stronghold, the BJP has been winning the seat since 1999. The 48-year-old Prabha, a dentist, is the wife of District in-charge Minis

5 May 2024 4:33 pm
PM Modi Slams SP, Cong in Etawah, Accuses Them of Prioritizing Personal Interests

PM Modi Slams SP, Cong in Etawah, Accuses Them of Prioritizing Personal Interests Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, saying they are contesting elections to benefit their families and their vote banks. Addressing a Lok Sabha poll rally here in Samajwadi Party (SP) founder the late Mulayam Singh Yadav's home turf, Modi also recalled Yadav's 2019 speech in Parliament, where he had said that Modi was going to become the prime minister again. ''It w

5 May 2024 4:30 pm
Raichur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tight Two-way Contest Between 'Royal' MP & Former IAS Officer in ST Seat

The Congress, which is in power in Karnataka since it won the assembly election last year, has deployed its party machinery in the state including CM Siddaramaiah to counter the Modi factor

5 May 2024 4:21 pm
Political Debut in Davangere: Prabha Mallikarjun Emerges After Two Decades in Renowned Political Family

Political Debut in Davangere: Prabha Mallikarjun Emerges After Two Decades in Renowned Political Family Coming from a political family and canvassing for Congress candidates for two decades and more in the past elections here, Prabha Mallikarjun is making her electoral debut in this Lok Sabha constituency. And interestingly, for the first time, Davangere will see a contest between two women -- Prabha is taking on BJP's Gayathri Siddeshwara. Once a Congress stronghold, the BJP has been winning th

5 May 2024 4:12 pm
Alleged BJP Video Portraying SC/ST/OBC Communities Raises Uproar: Congress Lodges Complaint

Bangalore: The Congress party in Karnataka has filed a formal complaint against BJP national president J P Nadda, its IT cell head Amit Malviya, and state unit chief B.Y. Vijayendra for posting a video on social media allegedly aimed at intimidating members of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. In a letter to Karnataka's chief electoral officer, Congress leader Ramesh Babu, chairman of the media and communications department of KPCC, pointed to a video shared on the

5 May 2024 4:11 pm
Congress Names Jay Narayan Patnaik as Lok Sabha Candidate from Puri

Puri: The Congress party has announced Jay Narayan Patnaik as its Lok Sabha candidate from Puri in Odisha. This decision comes after Sucharita Mohanty returned her ticket, citing the party's alleged denial of funding.In a statement, the Congress said, The Congress President (Mallikarjun Kharge) has approved the candidature of Shri Jay Narayan Patnaik (In place of Smt. Sucharita Mohanty) as the party candidate for the ensuing general elections to the Lok Sabha from 17 - Puri Parliamentary Con

5 May 2024 4:11 pm
Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre Joins BJP Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections

Bina: Ni rmala Sapre, the Congress MLA representing the Bina assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, just days before the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 7. Expressing her reasons for the move, Sapre stated, One cannot bring development to the region while being in Congress, because there's neither a government nor an agenda. When the entire nation and state are experiencing development,

5 May 2024 4:11 pm
NCB Busts Interstate Drug Syndicate in Maharashtra, Over 160 kg of Cough Syrup and 32,000 Tablets Seized

Mumbai: The Mumbai wing of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an interstate drug syndicate operating in Maharashtra, seizing over 160 kg of cough syrup and more than 32,000 tablets of banned narcotic drugs.During the operation, the NCB arrested at least one person.Based on intelligence input, the NCB launched the operation, initially seizing 12,400 Alprazolam tablets and 169.7 kg of Codeine syrup from a storage location in Panvel. Subsequent searches led to the discovery of an add

5 May 2024 4:11 pm
Headline Change: Rajnath Singh Expresses Concern over Former Pakistani Minister's Remarks on Rahul Gandhi, Demanding Explanation from Congress

Headline Change: Rajnath Singh Expresses Concern over Former Pakistani Minister's Remarks on Rahul Gandhi, Demanding Explanation from Congress Former Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain's ''praise'' of Rahul Gandhi is a matter of ''grave concern'' and Congress must explain the ''deep love'' for its leader from a country that always attempted to destabilise India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In an interview to PTI on Saturday, Singh also questioned Congress' ''relationship'' wi

5 May 2024 4:08 pm
PM Modi accuses Samajwadi Party, Congress of fighting elections for their own interests in Etawah

PM Modi accuses Samajwadi Party, Congress of fighting elections for their own interests in Etawah Samajwadi Party, Congress contesting elections for their future and that of their children: PM Modi in Etawah.

5 May 2024 4:04 pm
Tories Have Run Out Of Time To Oust Rishi Sunak: Suella Braverman

The former UK home minister said Rishi Sunak should own up to the defeat Tories have suffered in the recent local elections.

5 May 2024 4:04 pm
Bihar: Anant Kumar Singh released from jail on parole

Patna: Ahead of the crucial third and fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, gangster-turned-politician Anant Kumar Singh was released on parole from Patnas Beur Jail on Sunday morning. The home ministry of the Bihar government approved his parole for 15 days. Following that, he came out from Patnas Beur jail on the direction of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.

5 May 2024 3:59 pm
Opposition Leaders Are Like Tourists During Elections, Says Kartik Pandian At Boudh Meeting

Boudh: Senior Biju Janata Dal leader and 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian has lashed out at the opposition saying that the opposition leaders are just like tourists during the elections and will not be seen after that. Addressing a public meeting at Boudh, Kartik Pandian said I had come to Boudh in last July and [] The post Opposition Leaders Are Like Tourists During Elections, Says Kartik Pandian At Boudh Meeting appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

5 May 2024 3:57 pm
Preps ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis roadshow in Ayodhya

Ayodhya: A man carries a child on his shoulder on a hot summer day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis roadshow for the Lok Sabha elections, in Ayodhya, Sunday, May 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ayodhya: People walk past a cutout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a hot summer day ahead of PM Modis Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our a

5 May 2024 3:42 pm
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises to work as hard as ever after disastrous local elections

The British Indian leader admitted his disappointment after Andy Street, the partys popular Mayor of West Midlands, narrowly lost to Labour rival Richard Parker by a mere 1,508 votes

5 May 2024 3:42 pm
Sunak promises to work as hard as ever after disastrous local elections

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday promised to work as hard as ever after a disastrous set of election results saw his Conservative Party being unseated across several local authorities and even losing a mayoralty stronghold in the West Midlands region of England. The British Indian leader admitted his disappointment after Andy Street, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

5 May 2024 3:41 pm
'Time to look beyond dole politics,' says Saira Shah Halim, CPI (M) candidate for South Kolkata constituency

KOLKATA: The CPI (M) candidate for South Kolkata constituency Saira Shah Halim felt that in a state like Bengal, where joblessness is a serious issue, there is a need to go beyond dole politics. In our campaign we're emphasising that people should think beyond dole politics, she said during the Kolkata Dialogues-- part of the Express Dialogues series, an initiative of this paper-- on Sunday. This year we are campaigning in such a way so that we can emerge as a strong Opposition and in the next a

5 May 2024 3:40 pm
Priyanka to spearhead campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Ending days of suspense, the Congress on Friday announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades, and Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, will fight from Amethi.

5 May 2024 3:30 pm
UK PM Sunak promises to work 'as hard as ever' after disastrous local elections

Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer has hailed his party's phenomenal result, which included Labour's Sadiq Khan being re-elected for a record third term as London Mayor on Friday. But Starmer also appealed to the voters who had punished the party over its weak stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, after analysis showed that Labour suffered losses to independents and the anti-war Worker's Party of Britain in areas with large Islamic populations as a result.

5 May 2024 3:28 pm
CEO Pole expresses confidence in peaceful, good voter turnout in elections amid ceasefire

PK Pole, the Chief Election Officer of J&K UT, expressed optimism hope that peaceful conduct LokSabha elections in border areas will happen, citing the ongoing ceasefire. Speaking at a sveep program in Bandipora district, Pole stated, We are hopeful this year the elections in border areas will be conducted peacefully due to the prevailing ceasefire []

5 May 2024 3:25 pm
Sunak Vows to Redouble Efforts After Setback in Local Elections

Sunak Vows to Redouble Efforts After Setback in Local Elections British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday promised to work ''as hard as ever'' after a disastrous set of election results saw his Conservative Party being unseated across several local authorities and even losing a mayoralty stronghold in the West Midlands region of England. The British Indian leader admitted his disappointment after Andy Street, the partys popular Mayor of West Midlands, narrowly lost to Labour rival Richard Par

5 May 2024 3:25 pm
EVM a theft machine, make sure you voted the right party: Farooq Abdullah to voters

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asked the voters in Kashmir to remain vigilant to the possibility of manipulation of the EVMs when they cast their votes for the Lok Sabha elections. It is important for all the voters to know that the EVM is a theft machine. On the polling day, you will go through the process of identification and then your finger will be inked. When you go to the EVM booth, you should check the (LED) lights on it, he said. After you cast the vot

5 May 2024 3:20 pm
EVM Concerns Raised: Farooq Abdullah Advises Voters to Exercise Diligence

EVM Concerns Raised: Farooq Abdullah Advises Voters to Exercise Diligence National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asked the voters in Kashmir to remain vigilant to the possibility of manipulation of the EVMs when they cast their votes for the Lok Sabha elections. ''It is important for all the voters to know that the EVM is a theft machine. On the polling day, you will go through the process of identification and then your finger will be inked. When you go to the EVM booth, you sh

5 May 2024 3:08 pm
Sandeshkhali Incidents: Mamata Alleges BJP Orchestration

Sandeshkhali Incidents: Mamata Alleges BJP Orchestration West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of orchestrating the incidents of Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have surfaced, to malign the state. The party on Saturday released a video on social media, claiming that the footage vindicated its stand that the BJP was behind the Sandeshkhali episode. ''I had for long stated that the BJP has been trying to malign the i

5 May 2024 3:07 pm
Congress replaces candidates in five Odisha Assembly constituencies

BHUBANESWAR: The Congress on Sunday changed its candidates in five assembly constituencies in Odisha while naming Akshaya Acharya from the Nilgiri assembly seat. The party has nominated former minister and four-time MLA Debashish Nayak for the Bari assembly constituency replacing Arati Deo. Nayak had joined the Congress on Saturday after BJP denied him a ticket. Nayak had joined the BJP in February from the BJD. Nayak was elected to the state assembly from the Bari Assembly seat in 2000, 2004, 2

5 May 2024 3:04 pm
BJP Chief Amit Shah Claims PM Modi Gathering Momentum Towards 400 Seat Mark After 3rd Phase of LS Polls

BJP Chief Amit Shah Claims PM Modi Gathering Momentum Towards 400 Seat Mark After 3rd Phase of LS Polls Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday exuded confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be heading towards the 400-seat mark after the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. He also opined that the number of seats gained by the BJP after the first two rounds of polling would have crossed 100. Addressing an NDA rally here, Shah accused the ruling YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh of

5 May 2024 3:02 pm
I am a politician, not a servant of Gandhi family: Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma responds to BJP's 'peon' jibe

Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma has defended himself as a seasoned politician and not a servant of the Gandhi family, stating that he will defeat Union Minister Smriti Irani in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Sharma criticized the BJP's increased vote share in Amethi and Raebareli in the 2019 elections, claiming it was a pass muster to distract public attention from the real issues. He criticized the BJP's weaponization of the media against the Opposition and the lack of fulfillment of its

5 May 2024 2:58 pm
I am a politician, not a servant of Gandhi family: Congress' Amethi candidate responds to BJP's 'peon' jibe

Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma has defended himself as a seasoned politician and not a servant of the Gandhi family, stating that he will defeat Union Minister Smriti Irani in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Sharma criticized the BJP's increased vote share in Amethi and Raebareli in the 2019 elections, claiming it was a pass muster to distract public attention from the real issues. He criticized the BJP's weaponization of the media against the Opposition and the lack of fulfillment of its

5 May 2024 2:58 pm
Lok Sabha elections 2024 full schedule: Raigad to vote in phase 3 (May 7) and phase 4 (May 13)

The Election Commission of India announced details for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, including Raigad District's polling dates. The constituencies will witness candidates like Anant Gite and Sunil Dattatray Tatkare contending for victory.

5 May 2024 2:57 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 News | Meet Your Neta : Congress Kadapa Candidate YS Sharmila | N18V

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 News | Meet Your Neta : Congress Kadapa Candidate YS Sharmila | N18VAndhra Pradesh Congress committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila underlined that she was former Chief minister Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy's daughter and not the teammate of TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

5 May 2024 2:51 pm
Odisha Elections 2024: Congress Changes Candidates In These Assembly Seats

Bhubaneswar: In the upcoming Odisha Elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) have changed candidates in the five assembly seats in Odisha on Sunday. The Congress fielded Debashis Nayak for the Bari assembly seat. Yesterday, Nayak had joined the Congress after quitting BJD party. Earlier, he had joined BJP after quitting BJD. The Congress has [] The post Odisha Elections 2024: Congress Changes Candidates In These Assembly Seats appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odis

5 May 2024 2:42 pm
Telangana: Modi wants to take away reservation, says Rahul in Adilabad

Hyderabad: Mounting his attack on the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was against reservations and wanted to take away quotas from the people. Addressing an election rally at Nirmal under Adilabad (ST) Lok Sabha constituency in Telangana, he claimed that the ongoing general elections is taking place Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri

5 May 2024 2:41 pm
Battle Mormugao: BJP seeks consolidation, Cong banks on oppn unity

Political dynamics in Goa intensify as parties vie for support. BJP targets South Goa, facing challenges in traditional Congress strongholds. Modi's strategies and nuanced messaging play key roles in the upcoming elections.

5 May 2024 2:37 pm
From mayoral elections to Rwanda removals, Sunak wont let the truth jeopardise his mission | Stewart Lee

Last week, Conservative campaigning gave a chilling indication of the depths to which they will sink to retain power In the psychedelic 60s stop-frame animation childrens television series Trumpton , all the characters have identifying proper names the fireman Captain Flack, the state stormtrooper Police Constable Potter, and the mysterious dungeon-dwelling economist Gideon Pencils Osborne. The mayor of Trumpton, however, was known only as The Mayor, and neither his actual name nor his politica

5 May 2024 2:30 pm
PM Modi wants to take away reservation, says Rahul Gandhi at Telangana rally

PM Modi wants to take away reservation, says Rahul Gandhi at Telangana rally Mounting his attack on the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was against reservations and wanted to take away quotas from the people. Addressing an election rally at Nirmal under Adilabad (ST) Lok Sabha constituency in Telangana, he claimed that the ongoing general elections is taking place between two ideologies in which Congress is trying to safeguard the Constitutio

5 May 2024 2:28 pm
PM Modi will seek votes in the name of Lord Ram, but won't speak on development and inflation: Sanjay Raut

Talking to reporters, Raut claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trailing after the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections.

5 May 2024 2:27 pm
Priyanka Gandhi to Lead Congress Offensive in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Priyanka Gandhi to Lead Congress Offensive in Rae Bareli, Amethi Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the Lok Sabha poll campaign in Rae Bareli and Amethi, and camp in these parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh from Monday to ensure the party's victory in the two high-profile seats, according to sources. Ending days of suspense, the Congress on Friday announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Ga

5 May 2024 2:26 pm
PoK Residents Yearning to Join India, No Need for Military Action: Rajnath

PoK Residents Yearning to Join India, No Need for Military Action: Rajnath India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) but it wont have to capture it with force because its people, on their own, would want to be part of India after seeing the development in Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Singh asserted that the ground situation has improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir and that a time will come when AFSPA (Armed

5 May 2024 2:22 pm
Candidates replaced in five assembly constituencies due to ongoing criminal cases

Candidates replaced in five assembly constituencies due to ongoing criminal cases The Congress on Sunday changed its candidates in five assembly constituencies in Odisha while naming Akshaya Acharya from the Nilgiri assembly seat. The party has nominated former minister and four-time MLA Debashish Nayak for the Bari assembly constituency replacing Arati Deo. Nayak had joined the Congress on Saturday after BJP denied him a ticket. Nayak had joined the BJP in February from the BJD. Nayak was elect

5 May 2024 2:17 pm
PM Modi to file nomination papers from Varanasi LS seat on May 14

The Congress has fielded its Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai in Varanasi and the BSP Athar Jamal Lari. Elections in Varanasi will be held on June 1 in the seventh and last round of the general elections.

5 May 2024 2:17 pm
5 keenly watched contests- Lok Sabha Elections phase-3

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5 May 2024 2:11 pm
BJP Afflicted with Phobia Due to Rahul Gandhi's Popularity: Congress leader Nav Prabhat

Dehradun: Th e Congress Discipline Committee Chairman and former Cabinet Minister Nav Prabhat, on Sunday, criticized the BJP's criticism over Rahul Gandhi's candidature from the Rae Bareli seat, saying that the BJP has become afflicted with a phobia due to Rahul Gandhi's popularity. BJP has become afflicted with a phobia due to Rahul Gandhi's popularity. The Congress family was associated with the Raebareli seat in 1952 and Rahul Gandhi has chosen the same seat as Feroze Gandhi,

5 May 2024 2:11 pm
Gujarat gears up for May 7 LS polls

Ahmedabad: As the 2024 Lok Sabha polls enter the third phase on May 7, Gujarat is gearing up with special arrangements to ensure an efficient voting process. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced several measures to facilitate fair and transparent elections in the state. With 26 Parliamentary Constituencies, Gujarat recorded a maximum of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri

5 May 2024 2:08 pm
PM Modi's campaign focuses on religion over economic issues, alleges Raut

PM Modi's campaign focuses on religion over economic issues, alleges Raut Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek votes in the name of Lord Ram but will not speak on development, inflation and jobs. Talking to reporters here, Raut claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trailing after the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections. The third phase of polls will take place on May 7. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit the Ram templ

5 May 2024 2:07 pm
BJP`s Ujjwal Nikam faces Congress` Varsha Gaikwad in Mumbai North Central

Ujjwal Nikam, who has prosecuted high-profile cases like as the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is making his political debut with Lok Sabha Elections 2024

5 May 2024 2:05 pm
Yadav stronghold Madhepura set for interesting battle

The seat has been dominated by the Yadav community, whose candidates have consistently won Lok Sabha elections from Madhepura since 1967reports Asian Lite News Bihars Madhepura Lok Sabha seat is... The post Yadav stronghold Madhepura set for interesting battle first appeared on India Daily Digital .

5 May 2024 2:04 pm
BJP Leading in First Two Phases of Lok Sabha Polls: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh

BJP Leading in First Two Phases of Lok Sabha Polls: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the campaign trail in Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday said after the first two phases of the general elections in the country, Narendra Modi has hit a century and was moving forward towards getting over 400 seats. Addressing a poll rally in Dharmavaram Assembly constituency in the state, Shah also attacked Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), accusing th

5 May 2024 2:02 pm
FPIs Take Cautious Approach Amid Lok Sabha Elections, Inject Rs 1,156 Cr In May

In the two days of trading in May, FPIs have invested Rs 1,156 crore in equity and sold Rs 1,726 crore in debt, data with the depositories showed.

5 May 2024 2:00 pm
Holiday on May 7th, voting day

Bhopal Collector issues order Paid leave will be accepted Bhopal: Paid leave will be approved on May 7, the voting day in Bhopal. Bhopal Collector and District Election Officer Kaushlendra Vikram Singh said that Lok Sabha elections have been announced. Under Section 135B of the Public Representation Act 1951, voting day is on 07 May... The post Holiday on May 7th, voting day first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

5 May 2024 1:59 pm
After first two phases of LS polls, Modi is ahead: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh

Dharmavaram (Andhra Pradesh), May 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the campaign trail in Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday said after the first two phases of the general elections in the country, Narendra Modi has hit a century and was moving forward towards getting over 400 seats. Addressing a poll rally in Dharmavaram Assembly constituency in the state, Shah also attacked Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), accusing them of encouraging corruption, sand [] The p

5 May 2024 1:59 pm
FPIs take cautious approach amid ongoing general elections; inject Rs 1,156 cr in May

With general elections in full swing in India, foreign investors have adopted a wait and watch approach, until the election results are out, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director - Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India, said.

5 May 2024 1:30 pm
Mesmerizing Moments: Unforgettable Highlights

Mesmerizing Moments: Unforgettable Highlights Following are the top stories at 1.25 pm: NATION: DEL24 RAJNATH-INTERVIEW-LD CONSTITUTION **** BJP govt will never change Preamble of Constitution, reservation will remain: Rajnath New Delhi: The BJP government will never change the Constitution or end reservation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, accusing the Congress of creating ''fear psychosis'' and resorting to spreading misinformation for ''vote bank'' politics. **** DEL14 RAJNATH-INTERVIEW

5 May 2024 1:28 pm
Congress files complaint with EC against BJP chief Nadda over for video 'inciting communal hatred'

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Sunday sought the Election Commission to initiate action against BJP's national president J P Nadda and other senior leaders for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by posting a video on social media intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate. In a complaint to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the Congress mentioned about a video uploaded on social media platform 'X' by the offic

5 May 2024 1:28 pm
Amit Shah Predicts Over 400 Seats for Narendra Modi in Phase 3 of Elections

Amit Shah Predicts Over 400 Seats for Narendra Modi in Phase 3 of Elections In the third phase, Narendra Modi is inching towards getting over 400 seats: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh.

5 May 2024 1:22 pm
PM Narendra Modi in Ayodhya today

Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the temple town of Ayodhya, first after the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in the newly constructed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in January this year, where he will hold a nearly 2-kilometre-long roadshow amid the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. PM Narendra Modi, who [] The post PM Narendra Modi in Ayodhya today appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

5 May 2024 1:22 pm
Panamanians vote in election dominated by former president who was banned from running

PANAMA CITY: Panamanians head to the polls Sunday to vote in an election that has been consumed by unfolding drama surrounding the countrys ex-president, despite not even being on the ballot. Voters in the normally sleepy Central American nation will weigh promises of economic prosperity and migratory crackdowns with a corruption scandal. Panamas election will be one of the most complex in its modern history. The vote is marked by increased political fragmentation and social discontent under out

5 May 2024 1:15 pm
Andy Street tells Tories not to abandon moderate Conservatism as party mulls over dire election results UK politics live

West Midlands mayor had been expected to hold on but was defeated by Labour by 1,508 votes to cap awful results for Tories Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling Keir Starmer: Its time to end the UKs divisions Labour is for all Full mayoral and council results for England Phillips quotes Lee Anderson, the former Tory MP who who now a Reform UK, who said on Friday that Rishi Sunak would still lose even if he gave everyone in Britain 1m. People have stopped listening to S

5 May 2024 1:15 pm
Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol Arrested: Alleged Plot to Assassinate BJP Leaders in Surat Uncovered

Surat: A 27-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat's Surat on Friday over an alleged plot to kill BJP leaders and a leader of a right-wing organisation.The accused, Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol, threatened the chief editor of Sudarshan TV channel, BJP's Telangana MLA Raja Singh, and the party's former spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connivance with his handlers from Pakistan and Nepal, Surat senior police official Anupam Singh Gehlot said. Abubakr Timol worked at a thread factory as a manag

5 May 2024 1:11 pm
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Exudes Confidence, Predicts Congress Victory in 20 Lok Sabha Seats

Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the Congress party's victory, foreseeing that they would win at least 20 out of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state. He made these remarks ahead of the second phase of polling. Speaking at a joint press conference with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala in Belagavi, Siddaramaiah asserted that the Congress government had fulfilled all the five promises made during t

5 May 2024 1:11 pm
Congress Alleges MCC Violation, Files Plaint with EC against BJP's Nadda and Associates

Congress Alleges MCC Violation, Files Plaint with EC against BJP's Nadda and Associates The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Sunday sought the Election Commission to initiate action against BJP's national president J P Nadda and other senior leaders for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by posting a video on social media intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate. In a complaint to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the Congre

5 May 2024 1:08 pm
'Want Him To Become Prime Minister Again': Ex-Babri Litigant Iqbal Ansari Lauds 10 Years of Modi's Tenure

The former litigant, Ansari also said that PM Modi is fortunate that his elections are starting from the city of Ram

5 May 2024 12:54 pm
FPIs Exercise Caution in Election Environment: Invest Rs 1,156 Crore in May

FPIs Exercise Caution in Election Environment: Invest Rs 1,156 Crore in May Foreign investors have adopted a ''wait and watch'' stance amidst the ongoing general elections and have infused just Rs 1,156 crore in the first two trading sessions of this month. This came after FPIs dumped equities worth Rs 8,700 crore in April, on concerns over a tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields. Before that, FPIs made a net investment of Rs 35,098 crore in March and

5 May 2024 12:51 pm
LS polls: CM Siddaramaiah confident of Congress winning 20 out of 28 seats in K'taka, says 'Fulfilled all five guarantees'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed confidence in the Congress party winning at least 20 out of 28 seats in the state's second phase of polling. He emphasized that the Congress government has fulfilled all five guarantees that voted them to power in the state. The state is voting in two phases for the 28 seats in the Lower House, with the remaining seats to be voted on May 7 in the third phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections.

5 May 2024 12:48 pm
PM Modi, BJP Chief Nadda Embark on Two-Day Odisha Sojourn from Sunday

PM Modi, BJP Chief Nadda Embark on Two-Day Odisha Sojourn from Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday on their two-day visit to Odisha. PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Odisha capital around 9.30 pm and will make a night halt at Raj Bhavan. He will address election rallies at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday, a BJP leader said. PM Modi will again come to the state on May 10, when he will lead a road show in Bhubaneswar. On the

5 May 2024 12:44 pm
Video: INDIA Alliance Revives Old Ladakh Rivalries, In Lok Sabha It is Kargil VS Leh

by Jahangir Sofi SRINAGAR: Ladakh is embroiled in a political storm as the Lok Sabha elections loom closer, with tensions rising between the National Conference (NC) and Congress. The nomination filing of Tsering Namgyal from the Congress party for the Ladakh parliamentary seat in Leh has exposed the rift between the two major political entities. [] The post Video: INDIA Alliance Revives Old Ladakh Rivalries, In Lok Sabha It is Kargil VS Leh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

5 May 2024 12:35 pm
FPIs take cautious approach amid ongoing general elections; inject 1,156 crore in May

In the two days of trading in May, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have invested 1,156 crore in equity and sold 1,726 crore in debt, data with the depositories showed

5 May 2024 12:34 pm
Economic Concerns Dominate Poll Discourse in Odisha's Nabarangpur Parliamentary Constituency

Economic Concerns Dominate Poll Discourse in Odisha's Nabarangpur Parliamentary Constituency Lack of industry, irrigation facilities and unemployment are the major issues in the tribal-dominated Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency in southern Odisha which will go to the polls on May 13. The Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency comprises some parts of Nabarangpur district and also some areas of Koraput and Malkangiri district. The BJD has fielded Pradeep Majhi, a former MP, the BJP nominee is Balabh

5 May 2024 12:34 pm
In candid rapid fire, Rahul Gandhi reveals why white T-shirts are his signature attire, watch

As campaigning for the remaining phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections intensifies, Rahul Gandhi shares candid reflections on the process, emphasizing the importance of ideology and transparency.

5 May 2024 12:29 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Unsettled Coffee Planters' Dues Loom Large In Araku Constituency

The YSR Congress is aiming to score a hat trick in the segment while the NDA is slugging it out to wrest the seat from the ruling party.

5 May 2024 12:27 pm
Chhattisgarh CM Sai Criticizes Congress, Says Party Has Lost Public and Leadership Trust

Chhattisgarh CM Sai Criticizes Congress, Says Party Has Lost Public and Leadership Trust Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress, saying the party has lost the faith of people and even the confidence of its leaders. Addressing a press conference at the BJP office Ekatma Parisar here, Sai exuded confidence that the saffron party will win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Sunday is the last day for campaigning for the third and last phase of the general

5 May 2024 12:26 pm