Politics

Polling continued till midnight in few places in AP, may cross 80%

Voting in few places in Andhra Pradesh continued till midnight in simultaneous polls to the state Assembly and Lok Sabha while the final voter turnout figure is likely to cross 80 per cent.

May 14, 2024

"Triumph of democracy": How J&K CEO PK Pole successfully managed Srinagar's historic polling

The highest polling percentage by assembly segment was observed in Kangan at 58.80%, while the lowest was in Habbakadal at 14.05%. Overall, around 17,47,810 electors exercised their constitutional right. A remarkable feat.

May 13, 2024

Rahul Gandhi to get married soon?

After evading queries for years, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday finally responded to a question about his marriage.

May 13, 2024

Arhan Bagati of KYARI casts vote in Srinagar; urges strong voter turnout, youth involvement

Arhan Bagati, founder of Srinagar-based research institute KYARI, cast his vote in Srinagar and appealed to the voters to show up in huge numbers to exercise their constitutional right.

May 13, 2024

INDIA bloc will form govt at Centre on June 4: Rahul Gandhi

As voting is underway for the fourth phase on 96 Lok Sabha seats across 10 states and union territories on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged people to exercise their right to vote and exuded confidence that India bloc winning the elections.

May 13, 2024

Srinagar all set for fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections; administration fully prepared

Nearly 17.50 lakh people are going to decide the fate of the 24 candidates in the fray for the Lok Sabha polls in Srinagar. Among these, over two lakh are first-time voters, who are in the age group of 18-20.

May 11, 2024

CM Kejriwal granted interim bail by SC till June 1; ED opposes [details]

The ED contended that around 123 elections have taken place in the last five years and if interim bail is to be granted for campaigning, no politician can be arrested or sent to judicial custody since elections are all year-round phenomena.

May 10, 2024

Rahul Gandhi travels in RTC bus in Hyderabad, interacts with passengers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi travelled on a state roadways bus in Greater Hyderabad after addressing a public meeting on Thursday night and interacted with the surprised passengers.

May 10, 2024

US refutes allegations of meddling in Indian elections, cites same religious policy anywhere

The US has denied Russian spokesperson's allegations of involvement in India's ongoing Lok Sabha elections, saying that it has adopted the same religious policy for such events taking place anywhere in the world.

May 10, 2024

"Warranty of Modi ji's guarantee expired": Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

In an interview with PTI Videos, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy claimed that the "warranty of Modi ji's guarantee' has expired and that a change is visible in the country

May 9, 2024

Tempo-loads remark: Rahul Gandhi dares Modi to send ED, CBI to probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be in Telangana on Thursday to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.

May 9, 2024

Finally, Sam Pitroda steps down as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

Veteran Congressman Sam Pitroda, facing fire over a string of controversial statements in the recent past, stepped down as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday.

May 9, 2024

No relief for CM Kejriwal, SC likely to hear case on May 9

The Supreme Court bench, which initially decided to pronounce its judgement on Tuesday on the interim bail plea of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, will most likely take up the matter again on May 9 or the next week.

May 8, 2024

EC figures peg third phase turnout at 64.4% as polling ends in 20 states/UTs

The voter turnout in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, covering 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs, was approximately 64.40 per cent as of 11.45 p.m., with the highest voting reported from Assam (4 seats) at 81.61 per cent, and the lowest from Uttar Pradesh (10 seats) at 57.34 per cent., the Election Commission said.

May 8, 2024

Sensex falls 300 points as selloff continues for fourth session

Sensex fell by 300 points on Wednesday as the selloff in equities continues

May 8, 2024