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In Raebareli, BJP Fights Hard To Breach Congress' Last UP Bastion

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Raebareli

In this much-in-the-news Lok Sabha constituency, the Gandhi name is the backdrop against which every political debate takes place -- whether for voters, for the Congress fighting to keep its bastion or for the BJP going all out for a win.

"Amethi Has Suffered In Last 5 Years": Priyanka Gandhi Hits Out At BJP's Smriti Irani

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Amethi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked BJP's Amethi Lok Sabha seat candidate and sitting MP Smriti Irani, alleging that the region has "suffered" in the last five years as the BJP never thought about its development.

1 Killed, Jaipur Couple Injured In Kashmir Twin Attacks Ahead Of Polling

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday May 18, 2024

A former sarpanch was killed and a couple from Rajasthan was injured in firing by terrorists in two separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, two days ahead of polling.

"Arvind Kejriwal Must Clarify...": Himanta Sarma In Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Asian News International | Saturday May 18, 2024, Puri (Odisha)

The allegations and counter allegations between the Aam Aadmi Party and its Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal over the alleged assault, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the people have enough political intelligence to see black and white clearly.

Days After Mumbai Tragedy, Billboard Collapses Outside Pune Wedding Hall

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Pune

A horse was injured and a few vehicles were damaged after a hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra's Pune city on Saturday evening, the police said.

"BJP Has The Upper Hand, Everyone Knows It": PM Modi To NDTV On 2024 Polls

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

"Hamara palda bahut bhari hai (The scales are tilted in our favour)," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDTV in an exclusive interview, projecting confidence in his ability to secure a third straight term for his party, BJP, in the general election.

4 Drown In Ganga While Trying To Make Reels In Bihar: Police

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 18, 2024, Patna

Four youths drowned in the Ganga river while two others were saved by the locals in Bihar's Khagaria district on Saturday.

Singapore, Nepal Envoys Among 20 Diplomats Attend PM Modi's Public Meeting In Delhi

Asian News International | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

A delegation comprising several foreign diplomats, including Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong and Nepal's Ambassador to India Shankar P Sharma, attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in North East Delhi today.

Rs 40 Crore "Unaccounted" Cash Found In Raids On Agra Shoe Trader

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Agra/New Delhi

The Income Tax department on Saturday recovered about Rs 40 crore "unaccounted" cash during raids against some Agra-based shoe businesses, official sources said.

Gujarat School Principal Thrashed For Doing Survey Of Madrasa, 2 Arrested: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Ahmedabad

The principal of a government school was thrashed by a group of people when he went to survey a madrasa in Ahmedabad on Saturday, police said.

Poll Body Censures Trinamool's Humayun Kabir For Threatening Rivals, Voters

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission on Saturday censured TMC leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly threatening voters and rival party workers through statements based on religious lines.

"Rush Him To Hospital": Mamata Banerjee Stops Speech As Man Faints At Poll Rally

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Bishnupur (WB)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered immediate arrangement of medical treatment for a person who fell ill during her speech at an election rally in Bankura district on a hot Saturday afternoon.

NDTV Exclusive - When Scope, Scale And Speed Meet Skill: PM Modi's Recipe For Success

NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

Laying out a pathway to success, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a 'four-S' mantra for a country to achieve big things.

Poll Body Notices To Bengal BJP Chief Over "Misleading" Ads Targeting Trinamool

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission on Saturday issued two separate show-cause notices to West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar for "misleading" advertisements targeting the state's ruling TMC.

Rs 8,889 Crore Including Drugs Seized So Far During Lok Sabha Polls

Asian News International | Saturday May 18, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday said that election-time seizures have reached Rs 8,889 crore, with drugs comprising 45 per cent of the total.