CM Yogi’s work and influence makes Gorakhpur safe for Ravi Kishan
Gorakhpur (UP), May 26 - Although the BJP has fielded the Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan from the prestigious Gorakhpur seat in Uttar Pradesh, however, it is Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who wields power and authority when it comes to his bastion.
Vote for strong govt, vote for ‘Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi
Ghosi (UP), May 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he needed people’s blessings to form the next government not for himself or his family but for Viksit Bharat.
SpiceJet flight to Leh returns to Delhi after engine hit by bird
New Delhi, May 26 - A SpiceJet aircraft bound for Leh returned to Delhi airport following a bird-hit on engine 2 on Sunday, prompting authorities to declare a full emergency at the airport.
Kerala: IMD predicts heavy rain till May 29, issues yellow alert
Thiruvananthapuram, May 26 - The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted that heavy rains will continue in Kerala till May 29 and also issued a ‘yellow alert’ in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts.
Swati Maliwal alleges threats following campaign by AAP leaders, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee
New Delhi, May 26 - AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Sunday said that she has been receiving rape and death threats after a “character assassination” campaign allegedly orchestrated by party leaders and volunteers.
For SP, mafia was a vote bank, Yogi Adityanath cleaned them up: PM Modi
Mirzapur (UP), May 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that for the Samajwadi Party (SP), the mafia had become a vote bank.
TN likely to announce special Kuruvai package after Lok Sabha poll results
Chennai, May 26 - Tamil Nadu government is likely to announce the special ‘Kuruvai’ package for farmers in delta districts of the state.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP; HM Shah to visit Bihar, Punjab today
New Delhi, May 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Over 61 per cent voting in LS polls’ 6th phase, enthusiastic J&K voters set another record
New Delhi, May 26 - Over 61 per cent turnout was recorded in 58 seats in 8 states/UTs that went to polls on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, ranging from 79.47 per cent in West Bengal (8 seats)
Sizzling Rajasthan: Phalodi hottest in country at 50-degree C
Jaipur, May 25 - Phalodi in Rajasthan recorded the maximum temperature in the country on Saturday at 50-degree Celsius.
Smriti Irani tears into ruling BJD in Odisha rallies
Bhubaneswar, May 25 - Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha during a marathon election campaign in the state.
Odisha records 60.07 per cent turnout in penultimate phase of LS/Assembly polls
Bhubaneswar, May 25 - Odisha recorded a 60.07 per cent voter turnout, till 7.45 p.m. in the six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 Assembly segments, which went to poll in the penultimate phase of Parliamentary and Assembly elections on Saturday.
63.8 per cent turnout in Haryana for 10 parliamentary seats
Chandigarh, May 25 - Haryana recorded a 63.8 per cent turnout, as of 7.30 p.m., in peaceful polling for the state's 10 seats in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday, election officials said.
Bengal again stands out with high voter turnout amid sporadic poll violence
Kolkata, May 25 - After the completion of the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal on Saturday, two unique features typical to the state make for an interesting picture -- high voter turnout and poll-related violence.
Anantnag-Rajouri witnesses 53 pc voter turnout, J&K records highest polling in 35 yrs
Srinagar, May 25 - J&K Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P. K. Pole on Saturday said that the tentative poll percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency is 53 per cent while for the entire J&K, the poll percentage is 58 per cent, which
Over 59 per cent turnout in 6th phase of LS polls, J&K sets another record
New Delhi, May 25 - Over 59 per cent turnout was recorded in 58 seats in 8 states/UTs that went to polls on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, ranging from 78.19 per cent in West Bengal (8 seats)
55.45 pc polling in 8 LS constituencies in Bihar till 6 p.m.
Patna, May 25 - In the sixth phase of polling in Bihar on Saturday, the election commission registered 55.45% voting till 6 p.m.
Karnataka may surpass Punjab in drug menace if action not taken: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, May 25 - Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday if the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka does not take immediate and stern action on drug peddling, the state will overtake Punjab in terms of drug menace.
Modest polling in Gurgaon at 51.7 pc sans incidents of violence
Gurugram, May 2 - The Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday witnessed 51.7 per cent polling till 5 p.m. in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Bengal records 77.99 pc voter turnout amid violence
Kolkata, May 25 - Amid complaints of poll-related tension and violence throughout the day, polling for the eight Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal on Saturday recorded 77.99 per cent voter turnout till 5 p.m.