Lok Sabha Elections: News

03 Jun 2024

Jairam Ramesh

ECI quashes Ramesh's request for time to detail 'Shah-called-DMs' charges 

The Election Commission of India on Monday dismissed a request from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for additional time to detail his allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

'Always here…': CEC Kumar's response to 'Laapataa Gentlemen' memes

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday addressed a press conference, ahead of the declaration of Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday.

03 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Bihar 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 Modi

PM 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.

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

Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad no longer Andhra Pradesh's capital from today 

Hyderabad, a thriving metropolis in India, ceased to be the shared capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (June 2).

02 Jun 2024

Cyclone

PM Narendra Modi to hold 7 key meetings today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold seven key meetings on a variety of topics on Sunday following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, government sources reported.

02 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal returns to Tihar Jail as interim bail expires

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will return to Tihar jail on Sunday, following the expiration of his interim bail in a corruption case linked to Delhi's liquor policy.

02 Jun 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Assembly election results: SKM, BJP retain power in Sikkim, Arunachal 

Both the ruling parties in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have won in their respective state assembly elections.

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.

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

Arvind Kejriwal

No court relief for Kejriwal, will return to jail tomorrow 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will have to return to Tihar Jail on Sunday, as the Rouse Avenue court refused to extend his bail in the excise policy scam case.

01 Jun 2024

Himachal Pradesh

Kangana Ranaut votes; optimistic about BJP's success in Himachal Pradesh

Bollywood actor-turned-politician, Kangana Ranaut, participated in the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.

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.

01 Jun 2024

West Bengal

Violence in Bengal; crude bombs hurled, EVM thrown into pond 

Several incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal on the last day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections.

31 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Polling kicks off for final phase of Lok Sabha elections 

Polling for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on 57 seats kicked off at 7:00am on Saturday.

31 May 2024

Narendra Modi

When, where to check Lok Sabha exit poll results tomorrow

The Lok Sabha elections, which began on April 19, will conclude with the seventh phase of polling on Saturday (June 1).

31 May 2024

Bengaluru Airport

Sex scandal case: Prajwal in police custody till June 6 

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was on Friday sent till June 6 to police custody in connection to sexual abuse allegations against him.

31 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Won't let Delhi's work stop...': Kejriwal to surrender on Sunday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday he will surrender to the police at Tihar Jail on Sunday—following the conclusion of his 21-day interim bail period.

31 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

'Ready to face law...': Prajwal's first comment after arrest

In his first remarks after his arrest, suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna on Friday said that he is ready to face the law and will fully cooperate with the investigation.

31 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

'Sex scandal': Prajwal interrogated after arrest; SIT mulling potency test 

Prajwal Revanna, a suspended leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) facing allegations of sexual assault, was on Friday taken to the Crime Investigation Department's office for questioning after interrogation by the Special Investigation Team.

31 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Prajwal arrested from Bengaluru airport; medical test, court hearing today

Prajwal Revanna, suspended leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) who is facing sexual assault charges, was arrested by the Karnataka Police after he arrived at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in the early hours of Friday.

30 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi 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

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi court seeks ED's response on Kejriwal's bail plea

A Delhi court on Thursday sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate to a bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

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

Arvind Kejriwal

Excise policy case: Kejriwal moves Delhi court for regular bail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday submitted a request for regular bail to Rouse Avenue court in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

30 May 2024

Narendra Modi

PM'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.

30 May 2024

Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor's aide arrested in gold smuggling case in Delhi

Shiv Kumar Prasad, personal assistant to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, was arrested on Wednesday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

29 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Prajwal files for anticipatory bail ahead of arrival in India 

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly applied for anticipatory bail to prevent his imminent arrest.

29 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Sex scandal row: Prajwal's tickets booked, to reach India Friday

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly booked a flight from Munich, Germany to Bengaluru for Thursday.

29 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

SC rejects Kejriwal's plea seeking 7-day interim bail extension

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking a seven-day extension of his interim bail.

28 May 2024

Narendra Modi

After 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.

28 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

SC refuses urgent hearing of Kejriwal's plea seeking bail extension

The Supreme Court vacation bench on Tuesday denied an urgent hearing for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking a seven-day extension of his interim bail.

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

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal moves SC, seeks 7-day interim bail extension

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, seeking an extension of his interim bail by seven days on health grounds.

26 May 2024

Stock Market

FPIs offload Indian equities worth ₹22,000 crore in May

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold off Indian equities amounting to a net value of ₹22,046 crore in May.

25 May 2024

Bihar

LS elections: Which states recorded highest, lowest voter turnout today

Polling for 58 Lok Sabha seats across six states and two union territories ended at 7:00pm on Saturday.