Brisk voting in J&K’s Baramulla LS constituency
Baramulla, May 20 - Brisk voting continued on Monday in all voting segments of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat as 7.63 per cent polling took place in the first two hours.
PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puri
Bhubaneswar, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a two km long roadshow in the holy town of Puri in Odisha.
Bengal’s seven LS seats record 15.35 pc voting, TMC complains of excesses by CAPF
Kolkata, May 20 - Polling is underway in seven Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal in the fifth phase on Monday with a voting percentage of 15.35 being recorded in the first two hours.
Assam CM urges people to vote in large numbers
Guwahati, May 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the people to vote in large numbers in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Monday.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Odisha, West Bengal today
New Delhi, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings each in Odisha and West Bengal on Monday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Voting begins in Ladakh LS seat on warm, sunny day
Leh, May 20 - Voters turned out in small groups on Monday to exercise their franchise in the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat as pleasant weather came in handy for electors to come out and participate in the democratic process.
CAPF deployment increased in Bengal’s seven LS seats, polling underway
Kolkata, May 20 - Polling was underway for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal in the fifth phase on Monday with a last-moment decision to increase the deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Voting starts on positive note in J&K’s Baramulla LS seat
Baramulla, May 20 - Voting started on a positive note on Monday in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as a bright sunny day greeted the electors at the festively decorated polling station.
Polling begins on 14 LS seats in UP — Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, Rahul Gandhi in fray
Lucknow, May 20 - Polling has begun for the fifth phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh where 14 Lok Sabha constituencies are going to polls on Monday.
Jairam Ramesh opposes Lalu’s statement on religion-based reservation
Patna, May 20 - Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday opposed the statement of Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Yadav about giving reservations to the Muslim community across the country.
Assam Governor emphasises new laws’ importance in India’s progress
Guwahati, May 20 - Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Sunday that the criminal justice system and its contribution to the expeditious disposal of cases hold the key to the progress of the country.
Ananant Systems joins India Electronics and Semiconductor Association to drive innovation
Bengaluru, May 20 - In a boost to the country's chip manufacturing goals, semiconductor and wireless systems company Ananant Systems on Monday announced its membership with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).
TRAI move on new broadcasting policy to make India a global content hub: BIF
New Delhi, May 20 - Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Monday commended the initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to gather public input for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP).
Hyundai’s car selling prices soared over past 5 yrs, shows data
Seoul, May 20 -Hyundai Motor's vehicle selling prices soared over the past five years due to a weak won (South Korean currency), higher costs and high-end models, the company's data showed on Monday.
Iran’s Khamenei approves Mohammad Mokhber as acting President, declares 5-day mourning
Tehran, May 20 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as acting president in the wake of Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.
Determination in securing national interests will not be disrupted: Iranian Foreign Ministry after President Raisi’s death
Tehran, May 20 - Calling them as "two precious martyrs" and "prominent servants of the country", Iran on Monday said that the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will not disrupt the diplomatic apparatus' determination in
EU sends condolences after Iranian President’s death in chopper crash
Brussels, May 20 - European Council President Charles Michel expressed condolences on behalf of the European Union after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter accident.
Sri Lankan President expresses shock over death of Iranian counterpart, FM
Colombo, May 20 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials in a helicopter crash.
Taiwan’s new President Lai calls on China to cease ‘intimidation’
Taipei, May 20 - Taiwan's new President, Lai Ching-te, has called on Beijing to cease its political and military 'intimidation' against his democratic island country.
Arvind Kejriwal graffiti: Cops take cognizance, AAP blames BJP
New Delhi, May 20 - Delhi Police on Monday said that they have taken cognizance of the graffiti inside the Metro stations threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.