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PM Modi reveals why he no longer does pressers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has stayed away from holding press conferences, on Thursday explained why he took such a decision during his decade-long tenure

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Kanhaiya Kumar assaulted in Northeast Delhi

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Video shows Swati Maliwal threatening Bibhav Kumar, charges levelled by her baseless, says AAP leader Atishi

Indifference not good for democracy, says PM Modi on low voter turnout

On Thursday, the Election Commission said that the cumulative turnout in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections has been recorded at 66.95 per cent

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: PM Narendra Modi

'The prince of the Congress is saying that they will get everyone’s earnings investigated. They will confiscate your money and distribute it among their vote bank,'PM Modi said

Mamata calls INDIA bloc her 'brainchild' after 'outside support' remark; opportunist, says Adhir

He was reacting to Mamata's statement on Wednesday that TMC will extend support to the opposition INDIA bloc to form the government at the Centre.

In Haryana's Karnal, Congress plays 'youth' card against ex-CM and BJP veteran ML Khattar

Among other candidates in fray for 2024 election in Karnal are former chief minister of Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee, Manohar Lal Khattar (70), and Divyanshu Budhiraja (31) of the Congress

Nearly 67% voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: Election Commission

The poll panel also listed out outreach efforts undertaken by various private and public bodies to enhance voter participation in the elections.

Election wrap: PM Modi's CAA dare to Congress & SP, Kejriwal's claim on Yogi Adityanath if BJP wins, and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted the opposition bloc INDIA, accusing them of spreading lies over the issue of Citizenship (Amendment) Act

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All about 5 constituencies going to polls on May 20

Bargarh, Sundargarh (ST), Bolangir, Kandhamal and Aska will vote in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls on May 20. The state is of immense significance for political parties with an overall 21 Lok Sabha seats in its kitty

Ground report: In Nashik, it's turncoat vs loyalist, with a twist

Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections 2024: Although Shantigiri Maharaj is a key figure in Nashik’s electoral contest, the main battle is between two-time MP Hemant Godse and Rajabhau Vaje of Shiv Sena (UBT). Vaje, a former MLA, has a reputation as a farmers' leader.

Rae Bareli Lok Sabha polls 2024: Rahul bets on '100-year' connect, mother's legacy to retain family borough

As he seeks to retain the family stronghold, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is hoping to establish a connect with the people of Rae Bareli by tapping into emotional appeal

Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 5

Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran and Hajipur are the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar which will go to polls in the fifth phase on May 20.

'Critical analysis welcome': SC says no exception made in granting interim bail to Kejriwal

In a temporary relief for Kejriwal, the Supreme Court granted him bail on May 10 and asked him to surrender on June 2.

Hazaribagh Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

For Hazaribagh Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the BJP decided not to nominate two-time Member of Parliament Jayant Sinha, and instead fielded Manish Jaiswal, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Sadar, as its candidate

NCW summons Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal 'assault' case

NCW summons Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case

Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

For the Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Tashi Gyalson, the chief executive councilor-cum-chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Leh), as its candidate for the seat, replacing incumbent Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

SP, Congress tried to cause riots in country by spreading lies about CAA: Modi in UP's Azamgarh

Addressing a Lok Sabha election rally in the Lalganj area here, he said, "The work of giving refugees citizenship under the CAA has already started. These are those people who have been living in the country for a long time as refugees and were victims of partition of the country done on the basis of religion." Modi also accused the Congress of neglecting these refugees.

Baramulla J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

The Baramulla J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are set to witness a high-profile showdown between National Conference (NC) leader and former chief minister Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone of the Peoples Conference (PC).

'Nobody can remove CAA': PM Modi's fiery attack on SP & Congress day after first batch of people get citizenship

Modi's remarks came a day after the first set of citizenship certificates under CAA was issued in New Delhi to 14 people, nearly two months after rules under the contentious law were notified to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from three neighbouring countries

Hooghly Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

West Bengal 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: In the political realm, Hooghly has witnessed a diverse range of electoral outcomes over the years. In the inaugural Lok Sabha election in 1952, NC Chatterjee of the Hindu Mahasabha emerged victorious, defeating the Congress candidate. The subsequent elections saw a fluctuating pattern of victories, with candidates from the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and the Indian National Congress taking turns to represent the constituency.

Ground report: For Amethi voters, does party matter more than face?

The BJP has fielded Smriti Irani for the third time, while Congress is represented by Kishori Lal Sharma, a close associate of the Gandhi family.

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in phase 5

In 2019, the BJP won 13 of the 14 seats in this phase while the Congress won the Raebareli seat. Voting is all set to take place in 49 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 6 states and 2 Union Territories for the fifth phase of the ongoing general elections on May 20.

Muzaffarpur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In the Muzaffarpur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024, scheduled for May 20, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opted not to field sitting Member of Parliament Ajay Nishad.

BJP will end reservation if it comes to power: Arvind Kejriwal

"The people of BJP have always been against reservation. They will change the Constitution and end reservation after coming to power," he said at a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav here.

Hajipur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In the Hajipur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Ram Vilas Paswan’s son, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan, and Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Shiv Chandra Ram will face each other stiff competition.

Howrah Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Maharashtra 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: With a population of 2,112,447 as per the 2011 census, Howrah boasts a high urbanization rate of 92.96%, with a relatively small rural populace. The demographic fabric encompasses 9.04% Scheduled Castes and 0.3% Scheduled Tribes, amidst a backdrop of dense population concentration and a commendable literacy rate of 83.85%.

False, outrageous: Chidambaram slams PM Modi's 'Congress wanted to allocate 15% budget to Muslims' remark

Chidambaram said the prime minister claimed on Tuesday that if he played the Hindu-Muslim divide, he would not be fit to be in public life but the very next day, "he played his usual game of dividing Hindus and Muslims".

Mumbai South Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Maharashtra 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The dynamics within the incumbent Mahayuti alliance regarding the Mumbai South Lok Sabha seat witnessed both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena expressing their interests in contesting for the seat.

Modi is changing the image of India and Indians; now a global leader: Indian-American community leader

Dr Kansupada was here to attend the two-day annual summit "Desis Decides" of Indian-American Impact, which on Wednesday was addressed by Vice President Kamala Harris. An IIT alumni, he is on the Board of Directors of WHEELS Global Foundation.

'Yogi Adityanath is the sole challenger to Amit Shah's prime ministerial prospects': Arvind Kejriwal

if BJP comes to power, CM Yogi Adityanath will be removed from his post within 2-3 months, says CM Kejriwal.

Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Maharashtra 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: This historical electoral trajectory underscores the dynamic nature of Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha constituency's politics, marked by shifting allegiances and electoral outcomes.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Country faced identity crisis during Congress-led govt at Centre, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath criticized the previous Congress-led administration, saying that the nation was experiencing an identity crisis and that the security of its people was in jeopardy.

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP moves EC against Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Army

A senior party delegation comprising External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal, G Kishan Reddy, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar approached the Election Commission and lodged a complaint. BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national media in-charge Anil Baluni was also part of the delegation

Devendra Fadnavis slams Uddhav Thackeray for neglecting 'Marathi Manoos' in Mumbai

“Thackeray (Uddhav) didn’t do anything for the ‘Marathi Manoos’ staying in Mumbai. What did they do regarding mill lands? Old chawls or cessed buildings? They have not taken a single decision that would benefit Marathi-speaking people and allow them to stay there ....," said Fadnavis.

Interesting poll battle expected in high-profile New Delhi Lok Sabha seat

Despite New Delhi being a BJP stronghold currently, all the assembly segments within this Parliamentary constituency are held by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 5

The BJP is contesting the polls in alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), while the INDIA bloc comprises the Congress, JMM, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) [CPI(ML)].

'Will support INDIA bloc from outside but...,' Mamata Banerjee softens her stance

Despite playing a significant role in establishing the INDIA bloc and even nominating Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the prime ministerial candidate, Banerjee had retracted her backing for the INDIA bloc owing to disagreements with the Congress regarding the distribution of seats.

Uddhav Thackerary, Sharad Pawar's love for their children broke Shiv Sena & NCP: Amit Shah

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls: The BJP has nothing to do with this .If Sharad Pawar had made Ajit Pawar his successor, would the party have broken and if Uddhav ji had given importance to Eknath Sinde instead of his son, would the party have broken, says Shah.

Amit Shah on why Rahul Gandhi's decision to fight from Rae Bareli is 'not right'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for choosing to hide from Wayanad the fact that he would contest from two seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections

'I have bad news for Kejriwal': Amit Shah's counter to Delhi CM's 'retirement' dig at PM Modi

Amit Shah said that there is no good news on the horizon for Kejriwal since PM Modi will stay in power for long.

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 5

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections: Seven constituencies, including Arambag, Bangaon, Barrackpore, Hooghly, Howrah, Sreerampur and Uluberia, will vote in the fifth phase of the ongoing elections on May 20.

PM Modi's Mumbai roadshow: Metro services to be shut at these stations from 6 pm today

PM Modi’s roadshow will begin at 8 pm from Shreyas Cinema on LBS road and end at Gandhi market, covering a distance of 2.5 kilometer.

'Deliberate neglect' of infrastructure: Nirmala Sitharaman blames Congress for 'wasted potential' during UPA years

Congress only paid 'lip service to infrastructure', said Finance Minister, while efforts under Modi government saw 'tangible progress on ground'.

Election wrap: Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee, Piyush Goyal says Priyanka is a "non-serious, tourist" politician and more

Rahul Gandhi, speaking at an election rally in Odisha's Bolangir, accused the BJP of aiming to dismantle the Constitution and eliminate reservations for tribals, Dalits, and backward classes.

Sena vs Sena, Piyush Goyal's maiden bid: Mumbai gears up for keen contests on May 20

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls 2024: In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP won the Mumbai North, Mumbai North East and Mumbai North Central seats. The remaining three were won by the Shiv Sena.

Barrackpore Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP's Arjun Singh fights to retain constituency as TMC eyes comeback

Barrackpore Lok Sabha seat consists of the following seven assembly segments: Amdanga (TMC), Bijapur (TMC), Naihati (TMC), Bhatpara (BJP), Jagatdal (TMC), Noapara (TMC) and Barrackpur (TMC).

Barabanki UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In this year's Barabanki UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the constituency has witnessed a significant turn of events when BJP's sitting Member of Parliament, Upendra Singh Rawat, withdrew from the election race following the circulation of an alleged obscene video.