Lok Sabha Elections
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BJP writes to EC and Mumbai Police seeking action against Sanjay Raut over 'bury' comment on PM
Maharashtra | May 09, 2024, 10:06 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made controversial statement against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Ahmednagar public meeting. He drawn comparison between PM and Aurangzeb based on their birthplace Gujarat.
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Lok Sabha polls 2024: Bhopal voter wins diamond ring in election office lucky draw
Madhya Pradesh | May 09, 2024, 08:19 PM ISTAmidst the Lok Sabha elections 2024, there is a discussion about an excellent initiative taken by the administration to increase voting in the third phase in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Many people have received gifts for voting in this scheme.
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Rapido to offer free rides to voters on polling day in Delhi, announces Chief Electoral Officer
Delhi | May 09, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTWith 13,637 and four auxiliary -- including 2,891 critical -- polling stations at 2,627 locations to be set up in Delhi, 70 pink booths will also be set up, which will be handled by women officials only. Along with this, 70 model polling booths will be set up similarly, the officer said.
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Chirag Paswan's helicopter narrowly escapes crash in Bihar's Ujiarpur
Bihar | May 09, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTAmidst tension, the helicopter carrying Chirag Paswan narrowly avoided a crash near a helipad in Bihar's Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. Escaping disaster during landing, Paswan and his team emerged unharmed, but the incident highlights concerns about helicopter safety protocols.
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Fact Check: Did Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi visit a temple during election campaign?
Fact Check | May 09, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTA social media post alleging that Asaduddin Owaisi visited a temple during his election campaign has been debunked. The claim, accompanied by a photo showing Owaisi with a garland next to a priest, was found to be misleading.
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Kanhaiya Kumar most educated among all Delhi candidates, two from AAP studied till class 11: Details
Delhi | May 09, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting polls in all seven seats in Delhi while Congress and AAP are fighting elections together. Both are part of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc.
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ED opposes bail for Arvind Kejriwal, says 'right to campaign is not fundamental'
Delhi | May 09, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTThe ED opposes interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal, arguing that the right to campaign is not a fundamental right. In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the ED emphasied that no political leader, including Kejriwal, should be granted bail for campaigning unless they are contesting candidates.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What Robert Vadra said when asked about his role in active politics
India | May 09, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTRobert Vadra, in the recent past, has been vocal about joining active politics or contesting elections adding that people are looking up to him to enter the political battlefield.
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Amit Shah in Telangana's Bhongir: Fight between 'Vote for Jihad' and 'Vote for Vikas'
Telangana | May 09, 2024, 02:04 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is campaigning in Telangana which will vote in the fourth phase on May 14. The state has a total of 17 Lok Sabha seats.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: 'Shehzada getting black money?' PM Modi asks Rahul Gandhi why he stopped 'Adani-Ambani' charges
Hakikat Kya Hai | May 08, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTWhy did Rahul Gandhi say some time ago...Hello Modi ji? The reason for this is not Narendra Modi, the reason is Rahul Gandhi's two favorite topics, Ambani and Adani. Before the fourth phase of voting... the entire election battle has come down to tempo and efficiency. Now the public is also asking..
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Sam Pitroda resigns as Indian Overseas Congress chief after row over his racist remarks
India | May 08, 2024, 08:06 PM ISTSam Pitroda, said to be the political mentor of Rahul Gandhi, found himself in the eye of the storm over his statements, the latest being a 'racial slur' on the country's citizens.
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'Focus on your Yadav candidates, rather than commenting on us': Mayawati tells SP
Uttar Pradesh | May 08, 2024, 07:05 PM ISTIn a surprise development, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati has removed her nephew Akash Anand as her political heir and from the post of national coordinator of the party till he becomes 'mature'.
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Trend shows average age of MPs kept rising over decades since first Lok Sabha
India | May 08, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTEver since the first Lok Sabha in 1951, the average age of Indian lawmakers elected to the Lok Sabha has seen an upward trend over the decades.
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EC overcomes challenges to conduct voting at highest polling booth in Maharashtra | WATCH
Maharashtra | May 08, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTLok Sabha elections 2024: During the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission (EC) orchestrated a remarkable feat by enabling voting at the highest polling booth in Maharashtra, situated at the Raireshwar Fort in the Baramati constituency.
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Sanjay Nirupam takes swipe at Pawar-led NCP, says 'party has no option but to merge with Congress'
Maharashtra | May 08, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTSanjay Nirupam highlighted Sharad Pawar's fear of losing Baramati in the Lok Sabha elections and claimed merging with Congress as the only viable option for the latter's party. However, Pawar has stated that such decision would only come after thorough discussions and consensus among party leaders.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Drones to keep vigil at booths as Delhi gears up for polls on May 25
Delhi | May 08, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTThe Election Commission is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth and peaceful Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. From logistical arrangements to security measures, every aspect is being meticulously planned to uphold the democratic ethos of the nation's capital.
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Madhya Pradesh: Bus carrying polling staff catches fire in Betul, EVMs of several booths damaged
Madhya Pradesh | May 08, 2024, 07:57 AM ISTThe incident took place near Gola village and the fire damaged EVMs of four polling stations. The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections was held in Betul on May 7.
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Phase 3 records 64.58 per cent polling, Assam sees highest, UP lowest. Check state-wise data
India | May 08, 2024, 12:19 AM ISTWith the conclusion of phase 3 voting, polling in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has been concluded.
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'Vote for these candidates if you wish to elect secular govt,' Osman Hiroli appeals Muslims in Pune
Maharashtra | May 07, 2024, 09:47 PM ISTJamaat-e-Tanzim's member Osman Hiroli has appealed to the Muslim community to vote for some particular candidates in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections if they wish to bring a secular government in the power.
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What did Devendra Fadnavis say about the politics of 'Vote Jihad' going on in Maharashtra? Watch the elections with heart.
News | May 07, 2024, 08:47 PM ISTWhat did Devendra Fadnavis say about the politics of 'Vote Jihad' going on in Maharashtra? Watch the elections with heart.