Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad shows ‘lack of confidence’: BJP President Nadda
Wayanad (Kerala), April 19 - Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "promoting corruption, nepotism, and appeasement", BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Friday that the Congress leader's decision to contest from Wayanad shows a "lack of confidence" in winning his long-standing Lok Sabha seat
Kathua DC-cum-returning officer waits in queue to cast vote in J&K’s Kathua-Udhampur constituency
Jammu, April 19 - Showcasing the equality of voters, the Kathua Deputy Commissioner, who is the returning officer of J&K's Kathua-Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, waited in a queue for his turn to cast his vote on Friday.
Tripura records highest 79.83 pc voter turnout in Northeast
New Delhi, April 19 - Tripura witnessed around 79.83 per cent voter turnout registered till 5 p.m. in the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat on Friday in the first of the seven-phased general polls, as per the data provided by the Election Commission
BJP’s outreach to middle class aims to build on success of economic growth story
New Delhi, April 19 - The importance of the middle class appears to have also come to the fore in the BJP campaign for the Lok Sabha polls with the focus on opening more IITs, IIMs, AIIMS for creating better job openings and
At Amroha rally, PM Modi sends out ‘meaningful’ message for Muslims and Hindus
New Delhi, April 19 - Amid the first phase of polling on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Amroha rally succeeded in driving home the message that the Congress has historically engaged in policies and practices aimed at appeasing minority communities, particularly Muslims,
Sajad Lone criticises Omar Abdullah over ‘good’, ‘bad’ politics remarks
Srinagar, April 19 - Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Lone on Friday criticised former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his ‘good’ and ‘bad’ political remarks.
Maharashtra: Grooms, seniors, youth, first-timers, transgenders celebrate festival of democracy in 5 LS seats
Nagpur, April 19 - Giving priority to voting over their nuptials on E-Day, at least two bridegrooms, one in Chandrapur and another in Ramtek (SC) constituency, turned up attired in full wedding gear and stood in the queues to exercise their franchise, on
Everyone can’t get govt jobs, youth should venture into business: Union Minister
Panaji, April 19 - Union Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism and BJPs North Goa candidate Shripad Naik on Friday claimed that as government jobs can’t be provided to everyone, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created several platforms to venture into
Amid sporadic incidents of violence, Manipur’s two LS seats record 68 per cent voting
Imphal, April 19 - Amidst stray incidents of violence, including vandalisation of polling booths, firing, and clashes, around 68 per cent of 15.44 lakh voters cast their votes in two Lok Sabha seats (one partially) in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Friday, officials said.
TN revenue officials persuade Vengaivayal Dalit colony residents to end poll boycott
Chennai, April 19 - Residents of the Vengaivayal Dalit colony voted in the Lok Sabha elections after Tamil Nadu revenue officials persuaded them to do so on Friday, just before polling ended.
LS polls: Assam records 70.65 pc voting till 5 pm; 69.91 pc turnout in Meghalaya
Guwahati, April 19 - Assam has recorded 70.65 per cent voter turnout till 5 p.m. on Friday, officials said. Five Lok Sabha seats in Assam -- Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Kaziranga, Lakhimpur, and Sonitpur -- went to the polls in the first phase.
Elon Musk confirms not coming to India amid crucial Tesla quarter results
New Delhi, April 20 - Elon Musk, on Saturday, confirmed that he will not visit India this month amid crucial Tesla quarterly results and will possibly visit the country later this year to announce his investment plans.
2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off with first and largest phase, several heavyweights in fray
Launching the electoral process in the world’s biggest and most vibrant democracy, polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and
Brahmos delivery to Philippines realises PM Modi’s vision of expanding Bharat’s defence footprint
New Delhi, April 19 - India equipping the Philippines with Brahmos cruise missiles, making it the first foreign nation to acquire the missile weapon system developed by an India-Russia joint venture, marks a significant milestone for the Narendra Modi government just as the
Boosting defence ties, India delivers Brahmos missile system to Philippines
New Delhi, April 19 - India on Friday delivered the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile system to the Philippines, as part of the $374.9 million contract signed between the two countries in 2022.
Maha: 5 Vidarbha constituencies record 54.85 pc polling till 5 pm
Mumbai, April 19 - Five Vidarbha seats in Maharashtra recorded at least 54.85 per cent polling till 5 pm on Friday, election officials said.
Got indication of ‘Ram Rajya’ establishment in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, April 19 - Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that there is an indication that 'Ram Rajya' will be established in the country.
41.51 per cent voter turnout in Rajasthan till 3 p.m., Ganganagar crosses 50 per cent
Jaipur, April 19 - A 41. 51 per cent turnout was logged by 3 p.m. on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in Rajasthan, where 12 of the state's 25 seats went to polls, with the highest voting recorded
Country needs a strong government for growth, says PM Modi in MP
Bhopal, April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India needs to have a strong government, especially at a time when the world has been facing a war-like situation.
Amit Shah to hold roadshow in Rajasthan today
Jaipur, April 19 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a roadshow in Udaipur, Rajasthan on Friday in support of BJP candidate Mannalal Rawat.