2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Trump had previously too raised questions on the need to provide monetary support to India to increase voter turnout during elections

EC releases Lok Sabha election data: 'Women voters outshine male participation'

The female voter turnout stood at 65.78 per cent as compared to 65.55 per cent for male electors. The number of women candidates contesting the polls this time was 800, says EC.

India among few to retain the PM, as power changed hands in most countries in 2024

US elections have witnessed another toss-up with Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump coming to power for a second term

Paper leaks, jobs, infighting: The big challenges plaguing UP CM Yogi's 2nd term

As Yogi Adityanath moves forward, he faces the twin challenges of addressing ongoing issues such as unemployment, recruitment delays, and law and order concerns, while simultaneously working to restore public confidence in his leadership.

India's challenging business environment, 'sense of fear' drive entrepreneurs abroad, says Ruchir Sharma

Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International, noted that the general macroeconomic management of India has been “reasonably good”. However, the microeconomic side and overhang of investigative agencies remain a concern, driving away domestic talent.

Overconfidence hurt BJP's hopes in Lok Sabha polls: Adityanath at party meeting

The percentage of votes that BJP had in its favour in 2014 and subsequent elections, BJP has been successful in getting the same number of votes in 2024 as well, but the shifting of votes and overconfidence have hurt our expectations, he said.

'BJP government insulting the Opposition': K Suresh amid pro-tem Speaker row

K Suresh pointed out that Mahtab's appointment as the temporary Speaker is against the established traditions of the House because he is the senior-most member of the Lok Sabha.

EC receives applications for EVM verification on 8 LS seats in 6 states

According to the EC, eight parliamentary seats spread across six states are involved. The total number of polling stations for which verification has been sought is 92.

'Before me in Parliament': Robert Vadra reacts to Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad move

She should be in the Parliament before me. I can follow whenever is the right time. I am happy, and I hope people will give her a good mandate, added Vadra.

How a newspaper report reignited debate around EVMs

A political slugfest has erupted in Maharashtra after a news report claimed that a relative of Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West parliamentary constituency, was found using a mobile phone ‘connected’ to the electronic voting machine (EVM) during the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on June 4.

'Not nervous, will give my best to.....': Priyanka Gandhi on her long-awaited poll debut

Priyanka's poll debut has been anticipated since 2019 when many in the Congress hoped she would contest from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi retains Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat, Priyanka Gandhi to contest in Wayanad

In Wayanad, Rahul defeated CPI's Annie Raja, while in Rae Bareli, he defeated BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh.

EVMs can't be unlocked via Mobile OTP; are fully safe, assures election official

In a decisive move, Suryavanshi also announced legal action against a newspaper for allegedly spreading rumours that undermined public trust in Indian voters and the electoral system.

RSS seeks to quell suggestions of rift with BJP following Bhagwat's remarks

"There is no rift between the RSS and the BJP," the RSS sources said, amid the assertion by a section of people, including the opposition leaders, that Bhagwat's remarks, including "true sevak is never arrogant", were a message to the BJP leadership following its below-par performance in the polls.

Discontent among onion growers cost ruling 'Mahayuti' dearly in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

He said the Shiv Sena-BJP-NCP alliance had to "pay the price" for discontent among farmers in the onion growing belt of the state, including Nashik, where the ruling coalition fared poorly in the polls.

Rahul Gandhi In Dilemma Whether to Retain Wayanad or Raebareli Lok Sabha Seat

A day after holding a thanksgiving meeting in Raebareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Kerala to thank the people of Wayanad for sending him to parliament for a second consecutive time by a huge margin. Rahul also held a roadshow in Malappuram during his first visit to the state after the 2024 general election results. During his speech, Rahul said he was in a dilemma as to which constituency - Wayanad or Raebareli - he should relinquish.

General Elections 2024: IAF at forefront in aid to civil power

lAF has been actively involved with the task of airlifting electronic voting machines and deploying Election Commission of India (ECI) personnel on election duties, as has been carried out during previous General/ Assembly elections.

Political wrap: PM Modi’s surprise pick from Assam in MEA, Chandrababu Naidu on Amaravati and more

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu has said that Amaravati would be the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. The announcement comes a day before Naidu's swearing-in as the chief minister of the state.

Modi's coalition govt likely to follow fiscal consolidation path, with slight populist tilt: UBS report

Rating agencies and analysts have said the government may step up welfare spending as well as support for states represented by partners in the National Democratic Alliance

Who is Pabitra Margherita? PM Modi’s surprise pick from Assam in MEA

Margherita was indeed a surprise pick. His original name is Pabitra Gogoi. He uses the name of native town – Margherita in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district – as his surname. Margherita was a cultural activist before joining politics in 2014.

Postal ballot voting signals government employees' discontent with BJP in UP

Out of a total of 236,508 votes cast through ballot papers, the NDA secured 40.75%, while the opposition alliance garnered 45.41%, giving them a notable advantage.

Culture or religion? DMK and BJP spar over Tamil custom and Hindu tradition

The choice of Varanasi was both politically and culturally significant: as the Prime Minister’s Lok Sabha constituency and as a Hindu pilgrimage centre that is important for Hindus in the south too

Piyush Goyal retains Ministry of Commerce: A brief glance at his key achievements

Goyal also won a Lok Sabha seat for the first time, representing Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of over 3.5 lakh votes.

Modi Cabinet 3:0: Chirag Paswan gets Ministry of Food Processing Industries

LJP (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan, after his swearing-in as the Union Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Sunday, said, he will fulfil the responsibility with full honesty and hard work. Paswan thanked PM Modi for trusting him.

Modi Cabinet 3.0: S Jaishankar retains Ministry of External Affairs, according to CNN-News18

Jaishankar had emerged as a prominent figure in India's diplomacy over the past five years, navigating a rapidly changing global landscape.