General elections

September 16, 2024 6:05 PM

“Labour Party has won…”: Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK’s general elections

"Labour Party has won...": Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK's general elections UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, candidate for the Conservative Party in the country's snap polls on Friday conceded defeat and declared that the "Labour Party has won" the general election, CNN reported. "The Labour Party has won this general election," Sunak said, adding that he called up Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory. "The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight," Sunak said fr...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi, seeks record-breaking victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, marking his bid for a third consecutive term from the constituency. The senior BJP leader arrived at the district magistrate's office in Varanasi amid a sea of supporters and party leaders. Clad in a full-sleeved white kurta with white churidar and a blue jacket, PM Modi was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outside the Kal Bhairav temple, where he offer...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

32.38 pc voter turnout recorded in Madhya Pradesh in 4th phase of LS poll till 11 am

Voting is currently underway in the eight parliamentary seats of Madhya Pradesh, namely Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone, and Khandwa. The polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm. As of 11 am, Dewas is taking the lead in the voter turnout charts with 35.83 percent, followed closely by Ujjain at 34.25 percent, Mandsaur at 34.12 percent, Ratlam at 34.04 percent, Khargone at 33.52 percent, Dhar at 32.62 percent, Khandwa at 31.87 percent, and Indore at 25.01 percen...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Election Commission prepares meticulously for Phase 4 of general elections

As the nation gears up for the fourth phase of the General Elections on Many 13th, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure smooth and peaceful polling across various constituencies. In a massive electoral exercise, polling will be conducted for 96 Parliamentary Constituencies spread across 10 States and Union Territories. Simultaneously, all 175 seats of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and 28 seats of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will also witnes...

September 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Lok Sabha election: Six prominent faces to watch in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, let’s take a look at the key contenders in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. The Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat is set to witness a high-stakes battle, featuring Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, DMK leader Ganapathy P Rajkumar, and AIADMK's Singai Ramachandran. Annamalai faces tough competition from parties like the DMK and AIADMK, which have considerable influence among voters in the souther...

April 4, 2024 8:48 AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed to the media that the "prime minister will visit India after the elections. The official schedule is yet to be fixed". The announcement comes amidst recent speculation sparked by several media reports suggesting that Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is scheduled for June. If realised, this visit would mar...

September 16, 2024 4:59 PM

EC appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new DGP of West Bengal

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday appointed Sanjay Mukherjee as the new DGP of West Bengal. This comes a day after the West Bengal government appointed Vivek Sahay as the DGP, replacing Rajeev Kumar, who was transferred. On Monday, the EC had issued orders for the removal of DGP Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Iqbal Chahal. It had also ordered the transfer of key officials in six states, describing it as a decisive move towards upholding the principles of f...

September 16, 2024 4:57 PM

Election Commission to issue notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on March 20

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will issue the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. Voting for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 17 states and four Union territories will take place on April 19. The last date for filing nominations is March 27. Of the 102 constituencies, 39 are Tamil Nadu, 12 in Rajasthan, eight in Uttar Pradesh, six in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Uttarakhand, Assam and Maharashtra, four in Bihar, three in West Bengal, two each in Aru...