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In U-Turn After Joining BJP, Chhindwara Mayor Backs Congress's Nakul Nath

Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2024, Chhindwara

On the day of polling in the high-profile Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, the city's mayor Vikram Ahake, who recently joined the BJP, urged people to vote for Congress' Nakul Nath.

Bengal's 3 Lok Sabha Seats Register Over 50% Voter Turnout Till 1 pm

Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2024, Kolkata

A voter turnout of 50.96 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal where elections were underway in the first phase on Friday, officials said.

Once Represented By Indira Gandhi, Win Eludes Congress In This Seat Since 1998

IANS | Friday April 19, 2024, Hyderabad

The Congress is still in search of its first win since 1998 in the Medak constituency, which was once represented by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

PM's Popularity Will Translate Into Our Best Showing In South: Amit Shah

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has predicted the BJP's "strongest ever showing" in four South Indian states in this Lok Sabha election, explaining that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity had reached a threshold that should translate to votes.

"Misusing Mandate Is Congress Legacy": Amit Shah Exclusive

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Friday April 19, 2024, Gandhinagar

As the Great Indian Election began with 102 seats in 21 states and Union Territories polling in the first phase, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP will never change the caste-based reservation policy and won't let anyone else touch it either

Almost 0% Voting In 6 Nagaland Districts Over Separate Territory Demand

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Almost zero voting has been recorded across six districts in Nagaland so far today, after the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation - which is demanding a separate administration with more financial autonomy.

"My Duty To Country": World's Shortest Woman Jyoti Amge Votes In Nagpur

IANS | Friday April 19, 2024, Nagpur

Heads turned and people smiled as the world's shortest woman, Jyoti Kishanji Amge, turned up to cast her vote in the Lok Sabha elections, here on Friday morning.

'Severe Heat' Alert Across Odisha, Bhubaneswar Records Highest Temperature

Asian News International | Friday April 19, 2024, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heat wave alert for Odisha as Bhubaneshwar recorded the season's highest temperature at 43.6 degrees Celsius today.

Amit Shah Files Nomination From Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Seat

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today filed his nomination for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming general elections.

Businessman Raj Kundra's Cryptic Post After Assets Worth Crores Seized

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Businessman Raj Kundra shared a cryptic post about staying calm late last night after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized his assets worth Rs 97.79 crore in a probe linked to a Bitcoin ponzi scam.

Out Hiking, Two Indian Students Drown At Tourist Attraction In Scotland

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 19, 2024, Hyderabad

Two Indian students have drowned while hiking with four other friends from the country at a popular tourist spot in Scotland.

5 Facts About Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, India's Next Navy Chief

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi hasbeen appointedas the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will assume the position on April 30, succeeding Admiral R Hari Kumar after he retiresfrom service.

After AAP's "Plan To Kill" Claim, Arvind Kejriwal's Court Plea For Insulin

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday April 19, 2024, New Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court seeking directions to Tihar Jail officials to provide him with insulin; the plea will be heard at 2 PM, news agency ANI said.

Couple Goes To Vote Straight From Their Wedding In J&K's Kathua

IANS | Friday April 19, 2024, Kathua

Voters' faith in democracy and their will to exercise franchise was witnessed on Friday during the poll process in Kathua where a couple cast their vote on the day of their marriage.

Poll Officials Trek Deep Into Dense Kerala Forest For Bedridden Man's Vote

Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2024, Idukki, Kerarla

It was an 18-kilometer trek through the dense forest filled with wild animals for a team of nine polling officials, comprising three women, to record the vote of a bedridden citizen in Kerala's Idukki district.