Lok Sabha polls: A shift in dynamics in Gujarat?

Lok Sabha polls: A shift in dynamics in Gujarat?

Ahmedabad, June 4 - The latest trends coming out of the Election Commission on Saturday show the BJP maintaining its dominance in Gujarat, securing leads in 25 out of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state with the Congress ahead in the

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BJP heading towards a clean sweep in Madhya Pradesh

BJP heading towards a clean sweep in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, June 4 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the latest figures, seems to be heading towards a clean sweep in all 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh.

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Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of NSIDC Chairman

Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of NSIDC Chairman

New Delhi, June 4 - The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Subhransu Sekhar Acharya as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the National Small Industries Development Corporation Limited (NSIDC).

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Tokyo stocks end lower amid profit taking, automaker scandal

Tokyo stocks end lower amid profit taking, automaker scandal

Tokyo, June 4 - Tokyo stocks ended the winning streak by closing lower on Tuesday, as investors took action to lock in gains while the testing scandal grew among major Japanese automakers.

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Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI improves in May

Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI improves in May

Kuala Lumpur, June 4 - Malaysia's manufacturing sector conditions improved midway through the second quarter of 2024, with the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.2 in May from 49 in April.

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‘What about the EVM problem?’ Heena Sidhu

‘What about the EVM problem?’ Heena Sidhu

New Delhi, June 4 - Former world no.1 shooter Heena Sidhu took a dig at political parties who earlier raised the issue of the “electronic voting machine problem” amid the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha vote counting.

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Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index grew by over 25 pct in 2023

Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index grew by over 25 pct in 2023

Colombo, June 4 - Sri Lanka's All Share Price Index (ASPI) grew by over 25 per cent in 2023 in comparison to the year 2022, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chinthaka Mendis presented the 2023 annual report.

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MVA exceeds expectations in Maha Lok Sabha polls, MahaYuti belies predictions

MVA exceeds expectations in Maha Lok Sabha polls, MahaYuti belies predictions

Mumbai, June 4 - Barring certain Lok Sabha constituencies, Maharashtra's ruling MahaYuti has belied political expectations while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has exceeded public perceptions as the counting of votes for the state's 48 seats progressed on Tuesday.

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After Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti also concedes defeat

After Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti also concedes defeat

Srinagar, June 4 - After former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, another ex-CM, Mehbooba Mufti also accepted defeat in J&K.

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Lotus blooms in Kerala, two constituencies neck and neck, rest settled

Lotus blooms in Kerala, two constituencies neck and neck, rest settled

Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 - With BJP candidate Suresh Gopi nearly registering his victory in Thrissur with a 72,000 margin, the 'lotus' has finally bloomed in Kerala and it remains to be seen if BJP will get a second seat in Thiruvananthapuram.

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After Assembly poll double whammy, ex-CM Channi wins Jalandhar by 1.76 lakh votes

After Assembly poll double whammy, ex-CM Channi wins Jalandhar by 1.76 lakh votes

Chandigarh, June 4 - Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi (60), who lost both the seats he contested in the February 2022 Assembly elections, scripted victory from the Jalandhar (reserved) Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday after defeating his nearest

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NDA leading on 34 seats in Bihar

NDA leading on 34 seats in Bihar

Patna, June 4 - The result of the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar is going in favour of the NDA till now.

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TDP-led NDA leading in 21 LS seats in Andhra Pradesh

TDP-led NDA leading in 21 LS seats in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, June 4 - The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which appears to be storming to power in Andhra Pradesh with a landslide majority, is also heading to win 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

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Hockey India inducts R K Academy as new member

Hockey India inducts R K Academy as new member

New Delhi, June 4 - Continuing its dedicated efforts to discover and nurture young talent at the grassroots level, Hockey India announced on Tuesday that the R K Roy Hockey Academy has been inducted as a new academy member.

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Karnataka: BJP leading in 16 seats, Cong ahead in 10

Karnataka: BJP leading in 16 seats, Cong ahead in 10

Bengaluru, June 4 - The BJP has established leads in 16 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka while its partner JD(S) was leading in two. The ruling Congress party was leading in 10 seats as the counting of votes was underway in 28 seats.

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Electoral upset: Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid

Electoral upset: Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid

Srinagar, June 4 - In a major electoral upset, former J&K Chief Minister and NC candidate Omar Abdullah on Tuesday conceded defeat to incarcerated former MLA Engineer Rashid of Awami Itihad Party (AIP).

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PM Modi should opt out of prime ministerial race: Ashok Gehlot

PM Modi should opt out of prime ministerial race: Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, June 4 - Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that following the election result trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi should opt out of the prime ministerial race, as BJP will not get a majority.

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South Korea to invest $1.8 billion in next-generation nuclear reactors

South Korea to invest $1.8 billion in next-generation nuclear reactors

Seoul, June 4 - South Korea will invest 2.5 trillion won ($1.8 billion) in developing next-generation nuclear reactor technologies by 2034, the science ministry said on Tuesday.

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BJP breaches Shivakumar’s fortress in Bengaluru Rural, Deve Gowda’s son-in-law marches towards victory

BJP breaches Shivakumar’s fortress in Bengaluru Rural, Deve Gowda’s son-in-law marches towards victory

Bengaluru, June 4 - Former Prime Minister, HD Deve Gowda’s son-in-law, BJP candidate Dr. CN Manjunath is marching towards a big victory in the high-profile Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha seat.

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Country needs stable government and honest leader like PM Modi, says Anurag Thakur

Country needs stable government and honest leader like PM Modi, says Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, June 4 - Expressing full confidence that the BJP-led NDA government will be formed at the Centre for the third consecutive time under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union I&B and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Tuesda

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