Repolling at one booth in Ajmer records 68.66 pc turnout
Jaipur, May 2 - Repolling at a voting booth in the Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan registered a turnout of 68.66 per cent on Thursday.
In Gujarat, PM Modi’s no-holds-barred attack on Cong, INDIA bloc over Pak’s love for ‘Shehzada’ & ‘vote jihad’
New Delhi, May 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a whirlwind poll campaign in Gujarat on Thursday, launched a blistering attack on the Congress as well as INDIA bloc and accused them of 'taking tacit support' of Pakistan for 'furthering' their politics
PM Modi gears up for Bengal blitz with public meetings in key constituencies on May 3
New Delhi, May 2 - As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to address public meetings in Bardhaman, Krishnanagar, and Bolpur constituencies in West Bengal, with an additional one in Jharkhand, on May 3, it is evident that his focus on Bengal for
Election Commission warns Akali Dal, AAP over model code violations
Chandigarh, May 2 - The Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab has issued warnings to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Lok Sabha elections, a statement said on Thursday.
India has changed paradigm for addressing terrorism, says former High Commissioner to Pakistan
New Delhi, May 2 - Calling the 2019 Pulwama terror attacks one of the "turning points" in India-Pakistan relationship, former High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria said on Thursday that India has now changed the paradigm of addressing terrorism, especially that originating from
Intel Israel shared with India on Rajiv Gandhi went missing after former PM’s assassination, expert reckons during Usanas Foundation discussion
New Delhi, May 2 - Pointing out a "glaring instance" of politics destroying an extremely significant piece of intelligence shared between two nations, a security expert on Thursday said that Israel had shared with India certain transcripts about the possible threat to the
X briefly blocks Indian user’s account, Musk says ‘we must respect the laws of a country’
New Delhi, May 2 - Elon Musk said on Thursday that he must respect the laws of a country else his X platform will be blocked, as an Indian user criticised the billionaire for locking her account over a post.
Election Commission appoints 15 expenditure observers for Punjab
Chandigarh, May 2 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 15 expenditure observers for all 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab, state Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said on Thursday.
Phase-3 LS polls: It’s experienced vs first-timers in Bihar
Patna, May 2 - The third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections is turning out to be a contest between experienced candidates versus first-timers in Bihar.
Delhi HC disposes of PIL on deepfake videos, asks poll panel to take action
New Delhi, May 2 - The Delhi High Court on Thursday disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking measures to curb the spread of deepfake videos during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, asking the Election Commission of India to address the issue.
Goa CM needs to change astrologer: Shashi Tharoor
Panaji, May 2 - Reacting to a statement of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that the “BJP CM needs to change his astrologer.”
Shrikant Shinde will break previous records; win by margin of 5 lakh votes: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, May 2 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that his son and the party nominee from Kalyan-Dombivli constituency, Dr Shrikant Shinde will break previous records in the forthcoming elections and win by a record
Educational institutions in Kerala to remain closed till May 6 due to sweltering heat
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 - In view of the scorching weather and heat wave alert in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state will remain closed till May 6.
BJP govts set to crumble in 10-15 states upon INDIA bloc’s poll victory, says Khera
Panaji, May 2 - Congress media in-charge Pawan Khera on Thursday said that the moment the INDIA bloc forms government at the Centre, around 10 to 15 state governments of BJP formed by encouraging defection will get toppled.
‘Congress dhoondo yatra’ will be taken out after June 4: Union HM Amit Shah
Bareilly, May 2 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had taken out the Bharat Jodo Yatra but after June 4, it would be time for 'Congress Dhoondo Yatra'.
UP CM slams Kharge’s statement on Lord Ram and Shiva
Lucknow, May 2 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his statement on Lord Ram and Shiva and said that the Congress party is now resorting to insulting the beliefs of the Hindu community to
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat
Bhubaneswar, May 2 - BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday filed nomination papers from the Kantabanji assembly seat in Bolangir district.
Ghulam Nabi Azad supports ECI decision on Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
Jammu, May 2 - Ghulam Nabi Azad, chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) said on Thursday that the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to postpone polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency has come as a relief to several political
Ex-Raj CM Ashok Gehlot says Congress manifesto most impressive since Independence
Ahmedabad, May 2 - Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday that the Congress has prepared the most impressive manifesto since Independence.
Excise policy case: Delhi court defers K. Kavitha’s bail plea till May 6
New Delhi, May 2 - A Delhi court on Thursday deferred till May 6 the pronouncement of its order on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha's bail application in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.