Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi concluded their Lok Sabha election campaign, voicing strong confidence that the INDIA bloc will secure victory in the upcoming general elections. During the campaign, Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, engaged in over 100 rallies and public interaction programs nationwide.
AAP claims INDIA bloc will sweep all seven seats in Delhi despite BJP's tactics, citing support for Arvind Kejriwal and rejection of BJP's politics.
Hearing an application filed by NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR) in its PIL pending since 2019 and seeking identical mandamus to EC, a vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said, "We are prima facie not inclined to grant interim relief as prayed for in the application..."
The Election Commission swiftly acted on complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for violating electoral laws and model code of conduct (MCC). BJP, CPI, and CPI(ML) also filed complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel sent notices to Kharge and BJP chief J P Nadda for responses.
The BJP's 'Operation Jhadoo' confronts AAP with arrests and bank account freezing, amid allegations of a liquor scam and 'Khalistani terrorist' remarks by PM Modi, as Kejriwal prepares for the Punjab Assembly elections, showcasing AAP's resilience and commitment to public service.
Kandela said that after the consent of the people of his organisation, they have decided that they will fully support those in the Lok Sabha elections who supported the farmers' movement. Kandela said the BJP has fielded the same person who was accused of being a coal thief. On Aam Aadmi Party's candidate he said a big capitalist was brought in from Delhi and has nothing to do with the farmer community. He said the third candidate is Abhay Singh Chautala who supported the farmers protesting against the ‘three black agri-marketing laws’ with all his heart and mind and was the only MLA in the entire country who resigned from the post.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the chief secretary of Odisha to submit a compliance report related to the electrocution of three Juang women from the Telkoi area in Keonjhar district on October 22, 2022. The Commission issued this direction on May 13 after listening to a petition submitted by human rights activist Dillip Kumar Das.
Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them. "BJP is claiming that it will win 400 seats, but people are saying it will not happen. The entire country has understood that the BJP is a party full of thieves.
A Pakistani intruder identified as Zahir Khan (35) of Karachi was arrested from Milan di Khui village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district. He was seen moving about in a suspicious manner by a police party and was taken to the local police post.
Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India, has candidates from Indian National Congress, Telugu Desam Party, and YSRCP vying for the seat, with voting scheduled for 13th May 2024.
However, driven by the last wish of a 70-year-old bedridden woman, ambulance driver Arun knew he had to rise to the occasion. The initial plan to have a spare driver was dropped as the patient's family, including her daughter-in-law and two children, insisted on accompanying her. In just two-and-a-half days, Arun successfully reached Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also shared details of his arrival on X saying. "Warm welcome to FM @MoosaZameer of Maldives on his official visit to India. Discussions on bilateral & regional issues and seeking ways to provide impetus to our multifaceted relationship lie ahead."
Following the use of a controversial float targeting PM Narendra Modi at a Khalsa Day parade in a Greater Toronto neighbourhood, India again called upon the Canadian govt to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements “a safe haven and political space in Canada’’. MEA said India continues to remain concerned about the security of its diplomatic representatives in Canada and expects local authorities to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear.
Bilaspur constituency in Chhattisgarh will witness a battle between Tokhan Sahu (BJP) and Devender Singh Yadav (Congress). The Lok Sabha election history showcases victories by Arun Sao (BJP) in 2019 and Lakhan Lal Sahu (BJP) in 2014.
Alert Border Security Force troops fired at a Pakistani intruder close to a forward post along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Wednesday evening, potentially preventing a significant infiltration attempt. The troops noticed a suspicious movement near the border fence at around 8.15 pm and challenged the intruder.
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, sees candidates from BJP, Congress, and GGP. Gomati Sai (BJP) won the 2019 election. The upcoming election features Radheshyam Rathiya, Menka Devi Singh, and Madan Gond.
Government's open market sale of wheat ensures supply stability, reduced FCI borrowings, and aided welfare schemes. FCI aims for 300-310 lakh tonnes procurement this year. Punjab, and Haryana witness good wheat arrival meanwhile the wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh has been slow so far at 34.6 lakh tonnes despite commencing MSP operations early
