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6 Big Leaders To Watch Out For In 1st Phase Of Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Tomorrow

Asian News International | Thursday April 18, 2024

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA versus the opposition's INDIA bloc.

6 Big Leaders To Watch Out For In 1st Phase Of Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Tomorrow

Asian News International | Thursday April 18, 2024

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA versus the opposition's INDIA bloc.

Woman, Part Of Indian Crew On Board Ship Seized By Iran, Returns Home

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

An Indian sailor who was among the crew of a cargo ship that was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz on April 13 has safely reached home, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said today.

"Giving Funds, Press EVM Button, Otherwise...": Row Over Ajit Pawar Remark

Reported by Rounak Mohan Kukde, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday April 18, 2024, Mumbai

Ajit Pawar, the chief of Nationalist Congress Party, has courted controversy with his remarks during a campaign to bolster support for his wife and party candidate from Baramati, Sunetra Pawar

Reduced Added Sugars By Up To 30% In 5 Years: Nestle On Cerelac Report

NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 18, 2024

Reacting to reports that two of its best-selling baby food brands in India contain high levels of sugar, Nestle has said that it has reduced added sugars by up to 30% in the past five years and that it never compromises on the nutritional quality.

Fact Check: Did Ranveer Singh Criticise PM Modi Over Inflation?

BOOM | Thursday April 18, 2024

A video of actor Ranveer Singh criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment and inflation is a deepfake video made using an artificial intelligence voice clone of the Bollywood actor.

Voting In 12 Of 25 Lok Sabha Seats In Rajasthan In First Phase Tomorrow

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Jaipur

Twelve of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan will go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday. A Union minister is among the 114 candidates in the fray.

"Arvind Kejriwal Eating Sweets, Mangoes," Claims Probe Agency In Court

Reported by Sharad Sharma, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed a request by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - in Tihar Jail and a Type 2 diabetic - to consult his regular doctor via videolink.

Son Of Civic Sweeper In Maharashtra Cracks Civil Services Exam

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Thane

For 32-year-old Prashant Suresh Bhojane, whose mother works as a civic sweeper in Maharashtra's Thane city, cracking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam was always his dream, and he persevered against all odds to finally fulfil the goal.

Election Special: This Secret Formulation Has Been Hallmark of India's Democracy Since 1962

Pallava Bagla | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

India, the world's largest democracy, has left an indelible mark on the world stage and thanks to the secret formulation of an ink, all voters in India get an indelible mark on their fingers.

All About Rs 6,600 Crore Bitcoin Scam Linked To Probe Against Raj Kundra

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

Raj Kundra, businessman and actor Shilpa Shetty's husband, has landed on the radar of the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to a Ponzi scheme.

How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will BJP Win In South India? Revanth Reddy Says...

Reported by Marya Shakil | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has predicted the Bharatiya Janata Party will struggle for traction among South Indian voters, and win fewer than 15 of the region's 130 Lok Sabha seats.

AC Helmets For Traffic Cops To Beat Summer Heat In Gujarat's Vadodara

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 18, 2024

These helmets are equipped with various special features, including a visor to shield the eyes and a charging point.

BJP Aims For Big Impact As Tamil Nadu Votes For 2024 Lok Sabha Polls Tomorrow

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu is set to vote on April 19 for the Lok Sabha polls, that was marked by fierce campaigns, and a never seen before kind of spirited fight put up by the BJP, led by PM Modi to gain a foothold in the state in 2024 was a striking feature.

Video: Officials Brave Harsh Terrain To Reach Polling Stations In Northeast

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday April 18, 2024, Guwahati

In the rugged and remote landscapes of India's northeast, preparations for the world's biggest elections are underway, navigating through daunting terrains and weather conditions.