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Page 79 - Lok Sabha Election 2024

'PM Modi snatching away reservation and govt jobs', says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the BJP government is snatching reservations from Dalits, tribals, and backward classes by implementing 'blind privatisation'

'PM Modi snatching away reservation and govt jobs', says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 4:45 PM IST

29% candidates contesting in phase 3 have assets worth over Rs 1 crore

According to an ADR analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of all 1,352 candidates who are contesting in phase three, 244 (18 per cent) candidates have declared that they face criminal cases

29% candidates contesting in phase 3 have assets worth over Rs 1 crore
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 4:21 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Low turnout, apathy a worry for the BJP's campaign

The last major opinion poll had predicted that the BJP and its allies could win three-fourths of parliament's 543 seats at stake on the back of Modi's popularity

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Low turnout, apathy a worry for the BJP's campaign
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 3:22 PM IST

Cong trying to divide Hindus for appeasement politics: PM Modi slams Kharge

He was addressing a poll gathering at Surendranagar in Gujarat in support of BJP candidates for Surendranagar and Bhavnagar Lok Sabha seats

Cong trying to divide Hindus for appeasement politics: PM Modi slams Kharge
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 3:07 PM IST

LS polls: India equity options pricing in a no-surprises election verdict

At this time in 2019, the implied volatility was 28 per cent-30 per cent, suggesting an investor had to pay much more to protect against an unexpected outcome -- a BJP loss -- that year

LS polls: India equity options pricing in a no-surprises election verdict
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

'400 paar' joke, '300 paar' impossible, 200 paar challenge for BJP: Tharoor

If he emerges victorious, it will be a fourth consecutive win for the author-politician from Thiruvananthapuram, who is the longest-serving MP from the constituency

'400 paar' joke, '300 paar' impossible, 200 paar challenge for BJP: Tharoor
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 2:30 PM IST

LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat

Kantabanji seat was last won by Congress candidate SS Saluja

LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 1:53 PM IST

Seek votes on performance, not through 'hate speeches': Kharge to PM Modi

The Congress' manifesto speaks of 'Nyay' and how it will bring growth for all sections of the society, Kharge said

Seek votes on performance, not through 'hate speeches': Kharge to PM Modi
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Cong Pak 'disciple'; neighbour eager to make 'shehzada' next India PM: Modi

Modi said in the last 10 years, his government provided tap water connections to 140 mn houses, while the Congress-led dispensations gave it to just 30 mn houses in 60 years of its rule

Cong Pak 'disciple'; neighbour eager to make 'shehzada' next India PM: Modi
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 1:05 PM IST

BJP govt has made Gujarat hub for drug traffickers from Pak, alleges Cong

In some cases, weapons and ammunition were seized along with the narcotics, he said

BJP govt has made Gujarat hub for drug traffickers from Pak, alleges Cong
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Cong leader Rahul Gandhi postponed

The defamation complaint against Gandhi was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra six years ago

Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Cong leader Rahul Gandhi postponed
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 12:02 PM IST

Modi's speeches not based on facts, reality: Sharad Pawar as he slams PM

Talking to reporters here, Pawar also alleged that PM Modi doesn't talk about the basic issues that people face and diverts their attention

Modi's speeches not based on facts, reality: Sharad Pawar as he slams PM
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

PM Modi missing from Covid certificates after Covishield row: Here's why

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that PM Modi's photo was removed from Covid certificates due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in effect for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls

PM Modi missing from Covid certificates after Covishield row: Here's why
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

TMC knew about school jobs scam before 2021 assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh

Ghosh was removed from the post of TMC's West Bengal general secretary hours after he shared a stage with a BJP Lok Sabha candidate and praised him on Wednesday

TMC knew about school jobs scam before 2021 assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 9:57 AM IST

49 Lok Sabha, 318 Assembly candidates withdraw nominations in Andhra: CEO

After the scrutiny of nominations on April 26, the Election Commission rejected 183 out of 686 Lok Sabha nominations

49 Lok Sabha, 318 Assembly candidates withdraw nominations in Andhra: CEO
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 9:44 AM IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes EC decision to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri

He said that in a first, Jammu and Kashmir will get a joint MP after delimitation

Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes EC decision to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 9:07 AM IST

LS polls 2024: EC increases polling time in Telangana in view of heat wave

The new timing would be 7 am to 6 pm against the earlier 7 am to 5 pm

LS polls 2024: EC increases polling time in Telangana in view of heat wave
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 7:39 AM IST

Apologise for seeking votes for Modi earlier, says Uddhav Thackeray

Sharad Pawar said that Modi, during visits to Maharashtra, only criticises him (Pawar) and Thackeray instead of speaking about his plans for the state

Apologise for seeking votes for Modi earlier, says Uddhav Thackeray
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 7:18 AM IST

LS polls: BRS Supremo KCR critiques EC for inaction on CM Revanth Reddy

The Election Commission on Wednesday reprimanded Chandrashekar Rao and barred him from campaigning for 48 hours for his 'objectionable' remarks against the Congress

LS polls: BRS Supremo KCR critiques EC for inaction on CM Revanth Reddy
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 7:11 AM IST

Some people have made me stranger in my party: Ex Haryana min Anil Vij

Vij has confined his electioneering in the Lok Sabha polls to the Ambala Cantonment constituency

Some people have made me stranger in my party: Ex Haryana min Anil Vij
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 7:11 AM IST