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03 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiBihar CM Nitish meets PM Modi ahead of results day
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar on Monday held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day before the Lok Sabha election results are scheduled to be announced.
03 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'Wait and see…': Sonia responds to exit polls
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the opposition bloc is "hopeful" that the results will be "completely opposite" to the exit poll predictions for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
03 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM pens letter to citizens after 45-hour meditation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded a 45-hour meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari.
03 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Confident of victory, BJP plans weekend 'political event' to celebrate
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—energized by exit polls—is planning a "political event" to celebrate its anticipated electoral victory, likely over the weekend.
02 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ahead of surrender, Kejriwal labels exit polls as fake
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called the exit poll results that predicted a sweeping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fake.
02 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'Not exit poll, it's Modi's fantasy poll…': Rahul
A day after exit polls predicted a massive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has termed the exercise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "fantasy poll."
01 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha exit polls: Multiple surveys predict Modi 3.0
All odds appear to be in the favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democatic Alliance (NDA) in this 18th Lok Sabha election again, according to multiple pollsters.
01 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress reverses stance, to participate in exit poll debates
In a surprising turn of events, the Congress Party has decided to participate in the exit poll debates, reversing its previous decision.
01 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Why Congress is not participating in exit poll debates
The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections will end on Saturday, which will then be followed by exit polls as soon as the last vote is cast.
31 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal seeks Centre, BJP's help as Delhi water crisis deepens
As Delhi faces a severe water shortage, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to encourage the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to help meet the city's water needs.
30 May 2024
Narendra ModiModi spoke of 'divisive issues' 421 times during campaigning: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday of raising "divisive issues more than 400 times" during the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign.
30 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Hattrick at Centre...': Modi predicts poll win, wraps up campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Hoshiarpur, Punjab on Thursday.
30 May 2024
Narendra Modi'First PM to lower dignity…': Manmohan Singh slams Modi
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "divisive hate speeches" during campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
30 May 2024
Narendra ModiPM's meditation trip sparks row, Congress moves ECI
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced he would meditate at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu from May 30 to June 1, the Congress submitted a representation to the Election Commission of India.
29 May 2024
Mani Shankar AiyarChinese 'allegedly invaded' India in 1962: Mani Shankar sparks row
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has sparked a new political controversy by saying that China "allegedly invaded" India in 1962.
28 May 2024
Narendra ModiAfter campaigning ends, Modi to take meditation break in TN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu on May 30, just days before the Lok Sabha elections' results are announced on June 4.
28 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Article 370 was agenda of only 4-5 families...': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticized the opposition's handling of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
27 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)'Will appear before SIT on May 31...': Prajwal issues apology
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse and is currently in Germany, has issued a statement apologizing to his parents and vowing to cooperate with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the state government.
27 May 2024
Jawaharlal NehruNehru's 60th death anniversary: Modi's homage to country's 1st PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to the country's first PM, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 60th death anniversary.
Days before polls result, INDIA's meeting called on June 1
The leaders of the opposition bloc—Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance—have called for an all-party meeting on June 1—the day when polling for the final phase of Lok Sabha elections will take place, reports said.
25 May 2024
BiharPM Modi's 'mujra' remark sparks row, opposition says 'treatment needed'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignited a political controversy after he accused the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc of performing "mujra" for the Muslim vote bank.
25 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalEx-Pakistan minister wishes luck to Kejriwal; latter says 'not needed'
Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry, who appears to be a fan of Arvind Kejriwal, judging by his tweets, received a stinging response from the Delhi CM after he commented on the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
25 May 2024
All India Trinamool Congress'5 EVMs found with BJP tags,' claims TMC; shares images
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the ongoing phase six voting of the Lok Sabha Election.
25 May 2024
Article 370Mehbooba Mufti stages sit-in protest, alleges poll rigging in Anantnag-Rajouri
People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti staged a sit-in protest on Saturday, alleging that her party workers and polling agents are being detained "without any reason."
25 May 2024
AtishiAtishi claims 'slow voting' in opposition territories, governor responds
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi alleged on Friday that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena held a meeting with Delhi Police to slow down the voting process in areas that are opposition strongholds.
24 May 2024
SiddaramaiahSiddaramaiah accuses Deve Gowda of helping his rape-accused grandson escape
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda of helping his grandson, Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna, flee to Germany amid ongoing sexual assault allegations against him.
24 May 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 elections: What's Form 17C ECI refused to make public
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently embroiled in a controversy over the transparency of voter turnout data for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
23 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalWant police to conduct my polygraph test: Maliwal amid 'victim-shaming'
Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, who has accused Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar of assault, has requested that a polygraph test be conducted by the police to substantiate her claims.
23 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalSwati Maliwal recounts assault incident, claims Kejriwal was present
In an indirect counter-attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal alleged that he was present at his residence when she was assaulted by his aide on May 13.
23 May 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi reacts after Calcutta High Court cancels OBC certificates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi rained blows on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after the Calcutta High Court cancelled all Other Backward Classes certificates (OBC) issued in West Bengal after 2010 on Wednesday.
23 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Tribals, dalit are automatically framed...': Rahul on Hemant Soren's arrest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday compared the arrests of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is yet to receive bail.
23 May 2024
Jayant Sinha'Unjustly targeted...': MP Jayant Sinha responds to BJP's show-cause notice
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Union Minister Jayant Sinha has responded to the party's show-cause notice to him, saying that he is being "unjustly targeted."
23 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalMaliwal row: 'Sick, old' parents to be interrogated, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his "old and sick" parents will be interrogated by police on Thursday, in relation to the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal.
22 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalParty leaders pressured to act against me: Maliwal accuses AAP
Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that senior members of her party are being pressured to act against her after she filed an assault case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar.
22 May 2024
HaryanaBJP hatching conspiracy to cut Delhi's water supply: Atishi
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi cabinet minister Atishi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating a water crisis in the city.
22 May 2024
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)BJP expels singer-politician Pawan Singh for contesting against NDA candidate
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled Bhojpuri singer and politician Pawan Singh for deciding to contest the Lok Sabha elections independently from the Karakat seat in Bihar.
22 May 2024
Narendra ModiCongress takes a dig at Shah's retirement advice to Patnaik
The Congress on Wednesday reacted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement advising Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (77) to retire due to his "advanced age and health issues."
22 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal, Rahul won't vote for their respective parties: Raghav Chadha
In his first poll meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be voting for the Congress and Rahul Gandhi will be voting for the AAP when the national capital goes to polls.
21 May 2024
Sanjay RautTeen served pizza at police station after Porsche crash: Opposition
Amid outrage over bail to the 17-year-old boy—driving the Porsche that killed two engineers in Pune on Sunday—the opposition has alleged that the teenager was fed pizza, burger, and biryani at the police station after being detained.
21 May 2024
Narendra ModiPatra's 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath, Modi sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sambit Patra has triggered a political controversy after a slip of the tongue in a remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Jagannath, went viral.
