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EC must act, give notice to Modi, says Sibal on PM's Rajasthan speech

Sibal's attack came a day after Prime Minister Modi suggested that if the Congress comes to power, it would redistribute wealth of people to Muslims

EC must act, give notice to Modi, says Sibal on PM's Rajasthan speech
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Rahul will try to create division, don't fall for it, says Irani in Amethi

In a major upset for the Congress in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Irani wrested Amethi from Rahul Gandhi, who had held the constituency for 15 years

Rahul will try to create division, don't fall for it, says Irani in Amethi
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

PM has called a spade a spade: BJP on Oppn's criticism of Modi's remarks

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia told reporters that the opposition is in pain as Modi has showed them the mirror about its past

PM has called a spade a spade: BJP on Oppn's criticism of Modi's remarks
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:50 PM IST

LS polls: EC holds meeting to discuss measures to mitigate heatwave risks

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu chaired the meeting

LS polls: EC holds meeting to discuss measures to mitigate heatwave risks
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:18 PM IST

Centre has eliminated terrorism, Naxalism on verge of ending: Amit Shah

He asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that four generations of his family were in power in the country, but what they have done for the poor people in Chhattisgarh

Centre has eliminated terrorism, Naxalism on verge of ending: Amit Shah
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

LS polls: Congress accuses PM of attempting to create communal polarisation

AICC general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said Modi made statements that were not befitting the post of Prime Minister

LS polls: Congress accuses PM of attempting to create communal polarisation
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 2:14 PM IST

PM resorted to 'hate speech' after disappointment in first phase: Congress

Congress accuses Prime Minister Modi of using 'poisonous language' to divert attention from real issues, intensifying attacks after his controversial wealth redistribution remarks

PM resorted to 'hate speech' after disappointment in first phase: Congress
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: ECI orders repoll in 8 polling stations in Arunachal

The Commission in an order on Sunday declared the polling in the eight polling stations as void and ordered fresh polling on April 24 from 6 am to 2 pm, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu said

Lok Sabha polls: ECI orders repoll in 8 polling stations in Arunachal
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 1:17 PM IST

LS polls: 37.54% turnout till 11 am in repolling at 11 booths in Manipur

Manipur saw a voter turnout of 69.18 per cent till 7 pm on Friday

LS polls: 37.54% turnout till 11 am in repolling at 11 booths in Manipur
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

PM Modi's 'redistribution of wealth' remarks disheartening: UBT leader Raut

"This urban Naxal mindset, my mothers and sisters, they will not even leave your 'mangalsutra'. They can go to that level," Modi said

PM Modi's 'redistribution of wealth' remarks disheartening: UBT leader Raut
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 11:55 AM IST

PM has new tactics for diverting attention from real issues, claims Rahul

"He (Modi) has several new techniques to 'divert from the issues', But the end of the business of lies is near," Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X

PM has new tactics for diverting attention from real issues, claims Rahul
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 11:38 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1: 81% of applicants use postal ballots to cast vote

The Election Commission of India has extended its "vote-from-home" facility using postal ballots to persons with disabilities (PwD) and senior citizens aged 85 and above

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1: 81% of applicants use postal ballots to cast vote
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 9:22 AM IST

LS polls: CM Revanth Reddy lashes out at BJP, alleges PM insulted T'gana

Does Modi have the right to seek votes in Telangana when he insulted the state, the CM asked while addressing a rally in support of the Congress' Bhuvanagiri candidate Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

LS polls: CM Revanth Reddy lashes out at BJP, alleges PM insulted T'gana
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 9:20 AM IST

LS polls: PM Modi, Shah to address rallies in Chhattisgarh in next 3 days

Polling will be held for Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, and Kanker seats in the second phase on April 26

LS polls: PM Modi, Shah to address rallies in Chhattisgarh in next 3 days
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 6:56 AM IST

LS polls: BJP, Congress use strategic advertising to sway undecided voters

Highlighting their achievements and opponents' failures, with a touch of Bollywood for appeal

LS polls: BJP, Congress use strategic advertising to sway undecided voters
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 3:21 AM IST

Centre allocated Rs 2.93 trillion funds for Karnataka: BJP chief Nadda

He noted, "80 crore people are getting a free ration every month. Out of 80 crore, 4 crore are from Karnataka."

Centre allocated Rs 2.93 trillion funds for Karnataka: BJP chief Nadda
Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

DPDP rules, IT rules amendment on Meity's 100-day agenda after LS polls

The notification of the rules to India's data privacy law have been long awaited

DPDP rules, IT rules amendment on Meity's 100-day agenda after LS polls
Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

Congress announces candidates for nine more Lok Sabha seats in Andhra

According to an All India Congress Committee (AICC) press release, Jagna Goutham will contest from Amalapuram (SC), Valluru Bhargav (Vijayawada) and B A Samad Shaheen (Hindupur), among others

Congress announces candidates for nine more Lok Sabha seats in Andhra
Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Home voting conducted for sr citizens, PWDs in 4 segments of Jammu LS seat

Of the 514 electors, 498 (96.88 per cent) exercised their franchise by availing of the home voting facility on the first day, they said

Home voting conducted for sr citizens, PWDs in 4 segments of Jammu LS seat
Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

A first in LS polls: Corporate-backed political party enters the fray

The party is fielding two lawyers, Charlie Paul in Chalakudy and Antony Judy in Ernakulam

A first in LS polls: Corporate-backed political party enters the fray
Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 11:25 PM IST