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Indian Army personnel abducted in Manipur, fourth case since conflict

Manipur is reeling under sporadic incidents of violence since an ethnic conflict began in the northeastern state on May 3. More than 200 people have lost their lives in the violence

LS polls: After 'Yuva Nyay', Congress' 'Nari Nyay' push on Women's Day

Lok Sabha elections: The Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reaffirmed the party's resolve to ensure "justice" for women, if the party is voted to power in the upcoming general elections

6 years after severing ties, Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to return to NDA

As Lok Sabha elections approach, both TDP and BJP appear willing to work together if they can achieve a mutually acceptable seat-sharing agreement

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress promises 3 mn govt jobs to young people

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress launched five major promises to ensure "justice" for the youth. These include right to employment, social security and a law against paper leaks

TMC critic Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP after quitting as HC judge

Former Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay is known for his judgement ordering a CBI probe into the alleged West Bengal teacher recruitment scam, in which CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew is a suspect

Uttarakhand CM Dhami orders inquiry after BJP MLA 'misbehaves' with staff

"Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered an inquiry into the dispute between the BJP MLA and the Municipal Commissioner of Dehradun," officials said

15 years after severing ties, Naveen Patnaik's BJD set to return to NDA

For the BJP, a formal alliance with BJD will not only improve morale but also provide a huge boost to the saffron party's goal of 370 Lok Sabha seats and 400-plus for the NDA

LS polls: Will Rahul Gandhi contest from Amethi, Priyanka from Rae Bareli?

Lok Sabha polls: Amethi and Raebareli seats are seen as Congress strongholds in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP has fielded incumbent MP Smriti Irani from Amethi while it is yet to name its Raebareli candidate

Karnataka govt revises 'BJP-era' textbooks for new academic year: 5 points

The move is in sync with the Congress party's poll promise ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections to undo some of the changes made by the BJP during its tenure

BJP will win all 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan, claims Bhupendra Yadav

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Tuesday expressed confidence that the BJP will win all 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan in the upcoming general election. Interacting with reporters at the state headquarters of BJP here, the BJP's Alwar Lok Sabha candidate said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is busy making India a developed nation while the Congress is nowhere seen. "We are working with the resolve to hold elections on Modi's guarantee for a developed India and to make the country strong in 2047. We will win all 25 seats in Rajasthan and will work on the vision for Viksit Bharat at 2047," he said. Yadav said that it is the result of Prime Minister Modi's guarantee that in the last 10 years, India moved rapidly on the path of development. It is due to the determination of PM Modi that India became the fifth-largest economy in the world. The day is not far when India will become the third largest economy in the world, the Union minister said. Hitting out at the Congress, Yadav said th

SBI part of 'Modani family': Rahul Gandhi over electoral bonds data sharing

The SBI moved to the top court on Monday, seeking a deadline extension until June 30 to furnish the information on electoral bonds to the election body. The current deadline is set for March 6

Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns as Calcutta HC judge to join BJP: Who is he?

Abhijit Gangopadhyay sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu. A copy of the same was also sent to CJI DY Chandrachud and the Chief Justice of the Calcutta HC TS Sivagnanam

Day after quitting Cong, ex-MLA Modhwadia and Ambarish Der join BJP

Former Gujarat Congress chief and ex-MLA Arjun Modhwadia along with the party's former working president Ambarish Der joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, a day after they quit the grand old party. The two leaders joined the saffron party at its state headquarters 'Kamalam' here along with several others. State BJP chief C R Paatil inducted them into the party by offering them saffron caps and scarves. The two leaders resigned on Monday expressing anguish over the party's decision to "boycott" Lord Ram temple consecration ceremony held in Ayodhya in January. Interestingly, both leaders announced their decision to quit the Congress just three days ahead of the scheduled entry of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Gujarat. Days before Der and Modhwadia quit Congress, the party's Rajya Sabha member and former Union minister Naran Rathwa joined the ruling BJP along with his son and a large number of supporters. Modhwadia, who represented the Porbandar ..

PM Modi to dedicate projects in Odisha, Rahul to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple

PM Modi will visit Odisha to dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects, while Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple today

Smriti Irani challenges Rahul Gandhi for debate on UPA rule vs Modi govt

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to have a debate on the "difference" between the 10 years of UPA rule and the Narendra Modi government

International Women's Day: Delhi, HP announce cash assistance for women

Political parties announce slew of initiatives to woo women voters

Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidates' second list likely on Mar 5. Top points

The BJP named as many as 195 candidates in the first list on Saturday, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others

BJP's first list of Lok Sabha candidates: Of continuity and winnability

The party is refielding 108 MPs in the list of 195 but there are a few who have been denied ticket

Sandeshkhali case: Eye on 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP sees an opening

TMC firefights the allegations of land grab, forced conversion of land, and sexual exploitation with the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan

Number of candidates contesting LS polls rose 4-fold between 1952 and 2019

The number of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls has seen a rise of over four times from 1,874 in 1952 to 8,039 in 2019, according to official data. The average number of candidates per constituency has jumped from 4.67 to 14.8 in the same period, the data showed. With the Lok Sabha polls nearing, the battleground is set but it is yet to be seen how many candidates are in the fray even as the proportion of candidates contesting has seen a rise since 1952 when the first elections were held. On an average, there used to be only around three to five contestants per Lok Sabha seat until the sixth Lok Sabha elections in 1977 but in the last elections 14.8 candidates on average contested from per constituency across the country. According to an analysis by non-profit organisation PRS Legislative Research, there were 8,039 candidates contesting from 542 Parliamentary constituency seats in the 2019 general assembly elections. A closer look at the last Lok Sabha polls in 2019 show t