Lok Sabha: News

07 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Modi meets President Murmu, stakes claim to form new government

Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday evening and staked claim to form the new government.

Kangana slapping case: CISF constable finds support in Vishal Dadlani 

Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable, Kulwinder Kaur, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday.

07 Jun 2024

Bihar

Key BJP allies endorse Modi for PM at NDA meet 

Key members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term.

05 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

LS polls result: BJP's big margin victories despite reduced tally

The Bharatiya Janata Party saw several candidates win by more than five lakh votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite not securing a majority on its own.

'Modi must resign': Congress's reaction to LS election result trends 

The Congress Party has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation after Lok Sabha election result trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition bloc neck and neck.

04 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Indian bond yield soars as Sensex crashes over 3,500 points

The benchmark 10-year bond yield in India witnessed a significant surge on Tuesday, reaching 7.0130% from its previous close of 6.9438%, marking the highest yield in nearly two weeks and the largest single-session climb since October 6.

SBI enters elite club with ₹8 lakh crore market capitalization 

State Bank of India (SBI) has joined the prestigious ranks of Indian companies with a market capitalization exceeding ₹8 lakh crore.

25 May 2024

Atishi

Atishi 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.

16 May 2024

Narendra Modi

'Nobody can remove CAA...': PM Modi attacks Congress, SP 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday defended the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during a poll rally in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

14 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut

'Will get success,' says Kangana after filing nomination from Mandi

Kangana Ranaut, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), officially filed her nomination for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday.

11 May 2024

MCC

'Grow a spine' campaign launched against Election Commission

Several civil society and citizen groups across India have initiated a postcard campaign called 'Grow a Spine' against the Election Commission of India (ECI).

08 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut

'Looks like birdie': Kangana Ranaut slams Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks

Kangana Ranaut, Bollywood actor-turned-BJP candidate from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has publicly expressed her disagreement with the head of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's recent comments about India's ethnic diversity.

07 May 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Amplifying the importance of minority voting for India's inclusive democracy

In the Indian democracy, the voices of minorities often resonate quietly, overshadowed by the dominant narratives of mainstream politics.

07 May 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Understanding how your vote can shape policy, governance in India

In Indian democracy, the power of the people is vested in their ability to vote.

05 May 2024

Gwalior

Madhya Pradesh cop crushed to death by sand mafia's tractor

A police officer was run over by a tractor on Saturday while trying to stop the speeding vehicle carrying illegally mined sand in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.

27 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Congress to discuss candidates for Amethi, Raebareli seats today

The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress Party will meet on Saturday to discuss candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Amethi and Raebareli.

26 Apr 2024

Manmohan Singh

Despite ECI's warning, BJP repeats 'Muslims' charge at Congress 

The Bharatiya Janata Party stepped up its attack on the Congress over "preferential treatment to Muslims" on Friday.

21 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Shashi Tharoor booked for false campaign against Rajeev Chandrasekhar 

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha candidate Shashi Tharoor has been booked for allegedly running a misleading campaign against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

21 Apr 2024

London

Mahua Moitra declares assets, has ₹3.5 crore worth jewelry collection

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has declared her income and assets in a 14-page poll affidavit filed before a returning officer.

21 Apr 2024

Manipur

Repolling at 11 Manipur polling stations after gunfire, EVMs destroyed 

The Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur announced on Saturday that a fresh round of voting will be conducted at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday (April 22).

20 Apr 2024

Doordarshan

'Hurts to see..': Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO on Doordarshan's saffron logo 

Doordarshan revealed its new logo for its news channel, DD News, on April 16, when the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections was just days away.

18 Apr 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Officials brave harsh terrain to reach polling stations in Northeast 

In the rugged and remote terrain of Northeast India, electoral officers are preparing for the world's largest democratic exercise in full swing.

13 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

BJP destroyed Ambedkar's Constitution, will not win 200 seats: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of destroying the constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.

13 Apr 2024

Bhagalpur

Tejashwi Yadav unveils RJD's manifesto for upcoming Lok Sabha elections 

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav unveiled the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)'s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.

12 Apr 2024

Delhi

'Don't complain if anything happens...': TMC leader's warning to voters 

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Hamidur Rehman has stirred controversy with his recent comments at an election rally in Chopra, North Dinajpur district of West Bengal.

12 Apr 2024

Chennai

Renowned Tamil actor Arulmani's unexpected death shocks many

Renowned Tamil actor Arulmani, known for his performances in Azhagi, Thendral, and Thandavakkone, passed away on Thursday due to a cardiac arrest. He was 65.

11 Apr 2024

Bahujan Samaj Party

Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin joins Punjab election race

The son of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassin, Beant Singh, has announced his candidacy for the Punjab parliamentary elections.

10 Apr 2024

India

Lok Sabha polls: ECI orders crackdown on anonymous political hoarding

In a move to enhance transparency and accountability in election campaigns, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a directive requiring clear identification of printers and publishers on all printed election-related materials.

07 Apr 2024

Assembly

Why BSP candidate wants temporary separation from Congress MLA wife

Kankar Munjare, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s Lok Sabha candidate from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, has moved out of his residence.

07 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP's 'mass fast' in India, abroad today 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is observing a mass fast across India and abroad on Sunday to protest the arrest of its party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.

01 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to appear in court as ED custody ends today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is due in court on Monday as his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody concludes.

31 Mar 2024

Asom Gana Parishad

'Marry again before polls, or else...': Himanta's advice to MP 

In a jab at Muslim MP Badruddin Ajmal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said if the former wishes to marry a "second or third wife," he should do so before the Lok Sabha elections.

30 Mar 2024

Kangana Ranaut

Is Kangana ready to prioritize politics over acting? She reveals

It came as no surprise to many when Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut was chosen by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to contest from Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

29 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

44% of current Lok Sabha MPs face criminal charges: Report

At least 44% of the current Lok Sabha MPs, which equals 225 out of 514 analyzed, have self-declared criminal cases against them, a study by the Association of Democratic Reforms said.

27 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

'45 bills passed in LS same day they were introduced' 

Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 17th Lok Sabha passed an unprecedented 222 bills during its term, a study by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed.

25 Mar 2024

Amit Shah

2024 polls: Mining baron, Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy rejoins BJP

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Karnataka minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

23 Mar 2024

Delhi

India summons German diplomat for remarks on Kejriwal's arrest 

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, over remarks made by the German Foreign Ministry on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.

21 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Excise policy: Delhi HC denies Kejriwal interim protection from arrest

The Delhi High Court has refused to grant Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim protection from coercive action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the now-scrapped excise policy case.

16 Mar 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K government approves 10% quota for Paharis; increases OBC quota

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday approved a 10% job quota for newly added scheduled tribe (ST) communities—Paharis, ethnic tribes, Paddaris, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmins.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee suffers "major injury"; hospitalized

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has reportedly suffered a major injury to her forehead. The All India Trinamool Congress party disclosed this information through a social media post.