2024 General Elections

Based on the data released by the Election Commission of India, the SBI research report concluded that total electors increased from 83.4 crore in 2014 to 97.8 crore in 2024, with female electors catching up with their male counterpart. Currently, for every 100 male electors there are 95 female voters

Who is Ravindra Waikar? Shiv Sena MP at the centre of 'EVM hacking' row

For the better part of the counting day (June 4) , Waikar and Kirtikar had a close battle, with a margin of less than 100 votes.

Why Bernstein believes 'low voter turnout' shouldn't lead to investor panic as yet

Unless one witnesses both the voter turnout witnessing a steep decline and significant anti-incumbency, Bernstein does not see much impact on the overall election results

RBI asks payments firms to track high value, suspicious transactions during elections

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The RBI has asked PSOs to keep a check on high value and suspicious transactions to prevent the misuse of electronic fund transfer mechanisms to influence voters or indirectly fund poll candidates

SC reserves judgment on plea seeking cross verification of EVM votes with VVPAT

Over a period of two days, the court heard various lawyers representing the petitioners, an official from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and senior advocate Maninder Singh, who appeared for the ECI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: 13 states where BJP-led NDA faces uphill task, according to psephologist Pradeep Gupta

Lok Sabha Polls: In 13 key states, the NDA faces a tough battle to maintain seats, according to Pradeep Gupta of Axis My India. Despite existing alliances, shifting political dynamics pose significant challenges, he said, even as the lack of cohesion within the opposition INDIA bloc will be in play.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in first phase

Lok Sabha Polls: Renowned for its diverse political landscape and substantial impact on elections, Maharashtra holds a pivotal position in shaping the country’s political landscape.

Bastar Lok Sabha Election 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in first phase

Lok Sabha Polls: The upcoming elections see a three-way contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party nominating Mahesh Kashyap, the Congress fielding Kawasi Lakhma, and the regional Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP) nominating Tikam Nagvanshi.

Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in first phase

Lok Sabha Polls: There are over 16,23,195 registered voters, including 8,45,283 males and 7,77,899 females, and 13 transgender individuals who will decide the fate of 12 candidates in the fray.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rahul to 'follow party decision' on contesting from Amethi

Lok Sabha Polls: In 2019 Lok Sabah elections, Union minister Smriti Irani beat Rahul Gandhi by 468,514 votes. She has been fielded again by the party from Amethi constituency.

Ayushmann Khurrana visits the new parliament building, praises its architectural structure

The actor, who is also working with the Election Commission of India, to boost voting awareness among the youth, shared his experience on Instagram. He has been vocal about the importance of voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP releases 12th list, fields former Punjab IAS officer Parampal Kaur from Bathinda

Lok Sabha Polls: Parampal Kaur Sidhu, who is the daughter-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader Sikandar Singh Maluka will be contesting against three-term sitting lawmaker and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP is committed to ‘One Nation, One Election’, says PM Modi  

Prime Minister Modi also said that the country would benefit if his government implements the report on simultaneous elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP seeking majority to change Constitution, says Priyanka Gandhi

Lok Sabha Polls: Prices of essential commodities are rising daily, affecting every section of society, and there is no control over the unemployment rate, but top industrialists of the country are reaping all the benefits, alleged Priyanka Gandhi.

50% Gen Z interested in joining politics, social media top choice for political news consumption: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds strong favour among 65.8% of Gen Z individuals, according to feedback from over 25,000 respondents between March 15, 2024 and April 14., said social media platform Hunch.

Election wrap: PM Modi justifies abrogation of Article 370, inside BJP's Bengal playbook and more

PM Modi, who was in Maharashtra, hit out at the opposition for saying that the Constitution and democracy would be in danger if he wins a third term in office.

TMC leaders detained by Delhi Police for protesting against Election Commission

On April 8, the Delhi Police detained a few Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders who were sitting in protest outside the office of the Election Commission of India in Delhi. The TMC, in a 10-member delegation, sat in protest outside the Election Commission of India, alleging the unfair use of central agencies by the ruling government. During the protest, TMC leaders were seen chanting slogans against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Sagarika Ghose and Dola Sen, among other TMC leaders, accused the police of misbehaving with them.

Antony vs Antony: Son, father in war of words as poll heat intensifies

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 'Immense respect for my father... but he is standing with a party (Congress) whose leaders have insulted the sacrifice our jawans', says Anil Antony

Under PM Modi's rule, 22 businessmen accumulated wealth equal to that of 70 crore Indians: Rahul Gandhi

Govt spends Rs 60 crore to run the MGNREGA, and Narendra Modi has waived the debt of industrialists that would run the scheme for 24 years, alleged the Congress leader

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress promises to abolish Agnipath Scheme, fill 30 lakh vaccanices

Congress in its manifesto has promised to abolish the Agnipath Scheme and go for direct recruitment in the armed forces to achieve the full sanctioned strength.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress releases manifesto, promises work, wealth and welfare

To reverse the damage that has occurred over the past ten years, Congress has taken bold steps, embodying a manifesto with an overarching theme summarised in three powerful words -- work, wealth, and welfare, said former finance minister P Chidambaram.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: NDA suffers major blow in Bihar as 22 LJP leaders quit, offer support to INDIA

The BJP and LJP have forged a pre-poll alliance in the state and the latter has been allocated five Lok Sabha constituencies under seat-sharing pact.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: CEC reviews preparations, directs states to ensure peaceful polls

Lok Sabha Polls: The poll-body discussed the need for enhanced coordination among neighbouring states, diligent deployment of central armed police forces (CAPF) provided adequately in all states.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Farooq Abdullah not to contest polls due to health reasons, says Omar Abdullah

Lok Sabha Polls: Farooq Abdullah, 86, is the Srinagar MP. In his over 40-year political career, he served as J&K chief minister and has also been a member of the Rajya Sabha

ED, I-T actions on Kejriwal, Congress spark election conduct debate. Can the Election Commission step in?

Amid opposition concerns about their impact on fair elections, former Election Commission officials are of the view that the poll body is empowered to intervene if the actions of ED and income tax department substantially disrupt the level playing field.