Normal to below normal temperatures likely in regions going to polls on today
New Delhi: Normal to below normal temperatures are likely in areas going to polls on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Voting will be held in 96 constituencies spread across 10 states and union territories in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. While the usual hours of voting are from 7 am…
Over 3.17 crore eligible to cast vote in Telangana
Hyderabad: A little over 3.17 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in Telangana as the stage is set for the polling in all 17 Lok Sabha constituencies on May 13. The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the peaceful and smooth conduct of the elections. Polling will also be held for the by-election…
Dalits, tribals to become slaves again if Modi, Shah get third term: Kharge
Dhule (Maharashtra): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday asked people to vote for his party, claiming that a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would mean that the poor, Dalits and tribals would be “treated like slaves”. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Dhule constituency, where the Congress has…
Kejriwal announces 10 poll guarantees: 24×7 electricity, no Agniveer scheme among others
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced “Kejriwal ki Guarantee”, listing 10 works that will be done on war-footing, including to “free” Indian land from Chinese occupation, if the INDIA bloc forms government at the Centre. The opposition bloc, which has parties such as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),…
NOTA could be effective only if more than 50 pc voters opt for it: Ex-CEC Rawat
Indore: Former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Sunday described ‘NOTA’ as having a “symbolic” impact and said if it gets more than 50 per cent votes in a seat, only then a thought could be given to make it legally effective on poll results. Rawat, a former IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh…
PM yet to muster courage to accept invitation for debate with Rahul Gandhi: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet “mustered the courage” to accept the invitation for a debate with Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday, a day after Gandhi accepted the invite. Justice (Retd) Madan B Lokur, Justice (Retd) Ajit P Shah and N Ram had written to former Congress…
TMC goons threatening women in Sandeshkhali to protect culprits: PM
Barrackpore (West Bengal): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the “vote bank” politics of the Trinamool Congress and alleged that the party’s goons are threatening the tormented women of Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against TMC leaders have surfaced, to protect the culprits. While addressing an election rally at Barrackpore in North 24…
Modi govt focusing on boosting manufacturing as its neglect in past created problems: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi: Boosting India’s domestic manufacturing and the overall economy will provide much more resources in its foreign policy toolkit to expand the country’s influence globally and compete with China on the economic front, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been focusing on enhancing domestic…
Global order witnessed re-balancing in last few decades: Jaishankar
New Delhi: In the last few decades, the global order has witnessed a “re-balancing” that is shaping its new directions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Addressing a gathering here at the launch of the Arbitration Bar of India, Jaishankar also said the requirement to harmonise, mediate and settle differences and disputes will…
Fourth Indian arrested in Canada for suspected role in separatist Nijjar killing case
Washington: The Canadian authorities on Saturday arrested a fourth Indian national for his role in the killing of separatist Khalistan Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to an official release. Twenty-two-year-old Amardeep Singh, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The Integrated…
