Phase-3 LS polls: Maharashtra’s 11 constituencies record around 61 pc voter turnout
Mumbai, May 8 - Maharashtra's 11 constituencies, which went to the poll on Tuesday in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, recorded around 61 per cent voter turnout, according to the provisional figures released by the Election Commission of India. In
Japanese Ambassador on two-day Nagaland visit to strengthen ties
Kohima, May 7 - Japan's Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki began a two-day visit to Nagaland on Tuesday to further strengthen the cultural and diplomatic ties between Japan and the northeastern state, officials said.
Govt has trust of 69.36 per cent residents of the country, Gujarat & UP rank highest: IIM Study
New Delhi, May 7 - The Central government enjoys the confidence and trust of more than 69 per cent residents of the country with the people of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh topping the charts in reposing faith in the government services, a high-level
Goa records 72.52 pc voter turnout
Panaji, May 7 - Goa has recorded 72.52 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm in two constituencies of the Lok Sabha election.
Stop providing safe haven to criminal & secessionist elements: India tells Canada
New Delhi, May 7 - India on Tuesday reacted strongly to pro-Khalistani elements taking the centre stage, raising anti-India slogans, and displaying objectionable posters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a 'Nagar Kirtan' organised at Malton in Canada, urging the government led by
Congress was planning to overturn SC verdict on Ram Mandir, PM Modi says in Maha rally
Beed (Maharashtra), May 7 - Criticising the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the grand old party had plans to overturn the 2019 Supreme Court verdict on Ram Mandir if they came to power at the Centre.
United Muslim Forum declares support to Congress in Telangana
Hyderabad, May 7 - The United Muslim Forum (UMF), an apex body of various religious organisations belonging to different schools of thought, on Tuesday declared support to the ruling Congress in Telangana for the Lok Sabha elections in 16 out of the 17
Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan challenges CM Patnaik for open debate
Bhubaneswar, May 7 - Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday challenged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for an open debate on various issues faced by the state despite being a recipient of huge financial aid from the Central government.
Maharashtra women’s panel chief booked for performing EVM ‘pooja’
Pune (Maharashtra), May 7 - The Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW), Rupali Chakankar, allegedly performed EVM ‘pooja’ before voting at a polling station in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday.
Rahul waves copy of Constitution at Jharkhand rally, says ‘ready to sacrifice life to protect it’
New Delhi, May 7 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that this election is about Adivasis, Dalits and the backwards and made a promise to the electorate to ‘save the Constitution’ even if it comes at the cost of his life.
Construction of auditorium in Ram Temple complex set to commence in 15 days: Nripendra Misra
New Delhi, May 7 - Nripendra Misra, the Chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee on Tuesday unveiled the construction plan for an auditorium within the temple premises and said that it will begin as early as 15 days.
With voting in four seats in Assam, polling complete in all 25 LS seats in NE
Guwahati, May 7 - With the completion of polling in four Lok Sabha seats in Assam on Tuesday, elections in all the 25 parliamentary constituencies in the eight northeastern have been completed now.
Gujarat records 55.22 pc voter turnout, Valsad leads with 68.12 pc
Ahmedabad, May 7 - Gujarat has recorded a voter turnout of 55.22 per cent in the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on Tuesday.
Patanjali case: SC expresses displeasure over misleading advertisements continuing after product licences suspended
New Delhi, May 7 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a stern stance while hearing the contempt case against Patanjali, stressing the need for immediate action to address misleading advertisements continuing despite the suspension of product licences.
Air India Express cabin crew goes on mass sick leave, 78 flights cancelled
New Delhi, May 8 - Air India Express faced major disruption in services as 78 flights were cancelled and many were delayed after cabin crew called in mass ‘sick leave’ to mark their protest against the ongoing transition in the airline.
The dynamics of tax cuts and collections under Modi govt: A tale of prosperity
New Delhi, May 7 - In the midst of a political maelstrom, where the Congress and its cohorts spun tales of fiscal folly, data and facts reveal the real, upbeat picture.
‘Congress backing terrorist Ajmal Kasab’, PM Modi says party’s ‘B Team’ has become active across the border
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), May 7 - Lashing out at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the grand old party is backing Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab now, adding its 'B Team' across the border has become active since the 'Team A'
Karnataka records 66.05 pc voting, Chikkodi tops with 72.75 pc
Bengaluru, May 7 - Karnataka on Tuesday recorded 66.05 per cent voting for its remaining 14 Lok Sabha seats, where polling was held in the fifth round of the General Elections, as of 5 p.m., officials said.
Army’s Western Command conducts ‘Gagan Strike’ exercise in Punjab melding armour and air assets
Chandigarh, May 7 - The Kharga Corps, under the aegis of the Indian Army's Western Command, has completed Gagan Strike-II, a three-day joint exercise conducted at multiple locations in Punjab to refine processes and validate the employment of attack helicopters in support of
Bengal records 63.11 pc polling till 3 p.m., violence escalates in last three hours
Kolkata, May 7 - The average voting percentage in West Bengal's four Lok Sabha seats was recorded at an impressive 63.11 per cent in the first eight hours till 3 p.m on Tuesday., as per the Chief Electoral Officer’s records.