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April 17, 2024 9:06 PM

Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha elections in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 17 states, 4 UTs; Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim to elect new legislative assemblies on Friday

Campaigning ended this evening for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Voting in this phase will be held in 102 constituencies spread over 17 states and four Union Territories on Friday. All parliamentary constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Andam...

April 17, 2024 9:02 PM

Notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls to be issued tomorrow

The notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections will be issued tomorrow. 96 Lok Sabha seats spread over nine States and a Union Territory will go to polls in this phase on the 13th of May. Simultaneously, notification will also be issued for single-phase assembly elections in Andhra Pra...

April 17, 2024 10:16 PM

IPL Cricket: Match underway between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad

In IPL Cricket, the match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals is underway in Ahmedabad. Put in to bat first, Gujarat Titans were 75 for 7 in 14 overs, a short while ago. Earlier, Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field. Currently, Gujarat stands at the 6th position, while Delhi is...

April 17, 2024 9:16 PM

Ram Navami celebrated in different parts of country with enthusiasm; Large number of devotees pay obeisance to Lord Ram at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh

Ram Navami is being celebrated today across the country with religious fervour and enthusiasm. The festival marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees in large numbers are visiting Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to pay obeisance to Lord ...

April 17, 2024 8:30 PM

Maharashtra: BJP files FIR over fake letter of candidature from Palghar Loksabha Constituency

In Maharashtra, the BJP has filed an FIR against an unknown person for issuing a forged letter regarding the Party's Candidate from Palghar Loksabha Constituency. A letter announcing the Party's Palghar district President Prakash Nikam as BJP's Candidate on the Party's alleged bogus letterhead becam...

April 17, 2024 8:15 PM

Election Commission advises West Bengal Governor against visiting Cooch Behar on polling day

Election Commission has advised West Bengal Governor against visiting Cooch Behar on polling day on 19th April, as it violates model code of conduct. Sources in the Election Commission said, under the Model Code of Conduct and being poll day, no local programme can be organized for the Governor. As ...

April 17, 2024 8:14 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: Nirmala Sitharaman addresses press conference in Aizawl

On the last leg of campaigning for the lone Lok Sabha seat of Mizoram, BJP leader and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Modi Government has taken up numerous developmental projects in the northeastern states in the last ten years. Addressing a press conference in Aizawl to...

April 17, 2024 8:02 PM

Srinagar-Kargil highway remains closed for fourth consecutive day; Drivers, passengers express resentment over continuous closure

Drivers and passengers en-route to Kargil and Leh have expressed resentment over the continuous closure of the Srinagar-Kargil highway. Srinagar-Kargil highway remained closed for traffic on Wednesday for the fourth consecutive day. Drivers and passengers appealed to authorities to restor...

April 17, 2024 7:54 PM

Chess: Gukesh to face Caruana, Praggnanandhaa to compete against Hikaru Nakamura at FIDE Candidates 2024 Tournament

In Chess, the Indian challenge at the FIDE Candidates 2024 Tournament will continue today with the 11th-round action starting at 12 AM in Toronto, Canada. India’s D. Gukesh will face the American GM Fabiano Caruana, R. Praggnanandhaa to compete against Hikaru Nakamura while Vidit Gujrathi will go ...

April 17, 2024 7:46 PM

Campaigning for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections concludes in Arunachal Pradesh

In Arunachal Pradesh, campaigning for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections ended this evening at 5 pm. In the assembly elections, BJP has already won 10 seats uncontested, including the seats of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. Elections will be held for...