Panaji, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, intensive checking at the six check posts in North Goa has begun in order to curb illegal activities, along with monitoring of movement with the aid of CCTVs, an official said on Monday.

New Delhi, March 18 - In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.

Imphal/Agartala, March 18 - District Magistrates in all the northeastern states have issued separate orders asking licensed holders of arms to deposit their guns at the nearest police stations to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.

Lucknow, March 18 - With 200-odd groups, the OBC are emerging as an important factor in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

New Delhi/Itanagar, March 17 - The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date for counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly polls to June 2 from June 4.

Mumbai, March 17 - The INDIA bloc on Sunday launched its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections at a mega rally here, unanimously calling upon the people to defeat the BJP to save democracy and the Constitution.

Gurugram, March 17 - With the schedule of the Lok Sabha elections being announced by the Election Commission, the district administration of Gurugram has also started preparations for polling.

Lucknow, March 17 - With the BJP having adopted the slogan of '80 in 80' for Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is banking mainly on the huge population of beneficiaries of the Central and the state government's

Chilakaluripet (Andhra Pradesh), March 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the people of Andhra Pradesh to vote for "double-engine sarkar" of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for rapid development of the state.

Patna, March 17 - Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said that the Bihar results in the upcoming Lok Sabha election will surprise everyone.

Rohtak (Haryana), March 17 - Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Sunday said the Election Commission had announced the poll schedule and the time had come to change the government, both in the Centre and the state.

New Delhi, March 17 - A day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a Cabinet meeting during which he directed his Ministers to prepare an action plan for the

New Delhi, March 17 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday that it is in touch with the Gujarat government and strict action is being taken against those who attacked a group of foreign students while they were offering namaz inside

New Delhi, March 17 - 'Main Hoon Modi ka Parivar' slogan is finding strong resonance on the ground and has struck a right chord with citizens as lakhs of them are subscribing to the recently launched song and also the merchandised products centered

New Delhi, March 17 - A day after the announcement of poll dates for general elections 2024, the day marks a 'Super Sunday' for the ruling BJP and opposition INDIA bloc. Both the alliances are set for major show of strength in Andhra

New Delhi, March 17 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released data received from political parties on electoral bonds, which it had given to the Supreme Court in sealed covers.

New Delhi, March 17 - Indian Navy on Sunday said that its rescue operation in the Arabian Sea, which last lasted approximately 40 hours, led to the surrender of 35 pirates and the rescue of 17 crew members of merchant vessel ex-MV Ruen.

New Delhi, March 17 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military training.

Chandigarh, March 16 - The saffron party is eyeing to retain all 10 parliamentary seats that will go to the polls in Haryana on May 25 after effecting a major shake-up in the state leadership earlier this week.