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NDA picks Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker again, nomination filing shortly

Jun 25, 2024, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a continuity, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday picked Om Birla as its bid for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post.

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab takes oath as Pro-Tem Speaker, first session of Indian Parliament to begin shortly

Jun 24, 2024, at 04:01 pm

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab on Monday took oath as the  Pro-Tem Speaker ahead of the beginning of the first session of the Indian Parliament.

First Indian Parliament session following Lok Sabha polls to begin today

Jun 24, 2024, at 03:16 pm

The first session of the Indian Parliament since the completion of the Lok Sabha polls is going to begin on Monday as the opposition is gearing up to corner the government over the NEET paper leak scam.

Centre likely to name Speaker on June 26; Odisha, Andhra leaders in top race

Jun 18, 2024, at 05:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is likely to name the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26, two days after Parliament convenes, media reports said.

Opposition to field candidate for Speaker if denied the post of Deputy Speaker: Report

Jun 16, 2024, at 04:42 am

New Delhi: The Opposition parties may demand the Deputy Speaker's post in the 18th Lok Sabha, media reported.

Congress leaders bat for Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Parliament

Jun 08, 2024, at 08:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Several Congress leaders have proposed the name of their former party head Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha after the camp registered a reasonable bounce back in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.

'I got it wrong, ready to eat the humble pie': Prashant Kishor's first reaction after his poll forecast goes wrong

Jun 08, 2024, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor has given his first reaction after his predictions for the Lok Sabha poll results went wrong by a big margin.

Joe Biden, Narendra Modi decide to continue to work together to strengthen India-USA relationship 

Jun 07, 2024, at 10:30 pm

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have decided to continue to work together to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

NDA is an organic alliance: Modi who is set to become PM for 3rd term with allies' support

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday called the BJP-led NDA "organic alliance" after he was elected as the leader of the ruling coalition in one step closer to becoming the premier of the country for a rare third consecutive term.

Modi cabinet meets before resignation, passes resolution on new government formation: Reports

Jun 06, 2024, at 12:55 am

A Cabinet meeting was held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues on Wednesday, a day after the Lok Sabha poll results were announced, where a resolution was passed on the new government formation.

Mauritius, Italy, Bhutanese top leaders wish Narendra Modi over Lok Sabha victory

Jun 05, 2024, at 10:56 pm

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was the first foreign leader to wish Indian PM Narendra Modi after his Bharatiya Janata Party scripted the third straight victory in the Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi submits resignation to President Murmu, likely to take oath on June 8

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:35 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely take oath as Prime Minister for the record third straight term on Saturday (June 8, 2024), a rare event in the Indian political scenario, media reports said.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 15 Muslim candidates, including Yusuf Pathan from Baharampur, win Parliament seats

Jun 05, 2024, at 02:54 pm

At least 15 Muslim candidates have clinched Lok Sabha seats across the country out of the 78 who were fielded to contest the general polls this time.

Rahul Gandhi makes strong comeback, marching towards clinching Wayanad, Raebareli seats in high-octane Lok Sabha polls

Jun 04, 2024, at 09:59 pm

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is a part of the powerful Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty that has ruled the Indian political scenario for decades, made a strong comeback by putting up a strong show in the general elections which was predicted by exit polls to be dominated by the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party.

Election 2024: Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, who is currently in jail, is leading in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat

Jun 04, 2024, at 05:22 pm

Jailed Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from  Punjab's Khadoor Sahib, is currently leading, as per early trends as counting of votes is currently underway on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: BJP takes early lead

Jun 04, 2024, at 02:14 pm

The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls is currently ongoing with early trends showing incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading ahead of key opposition alliance INDIA on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha election 2024: Counting of votes begins

Jun 04, 2024, at 01:51 pm

The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls, which was held for six weeks and seven phases, began at 8 am on Tuesday as the fates of the candidates who are eyeing to win the 543 seats up for grabs in the Lower House of the Indian Parliament will be revealed.

LS polls: Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar says exit poll predictions showing NDA marching ahead in state will go wrong

Jun 03, 2024, at 03:10 pm

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister and top Congress leader DK Shivakumar has said the exit poll results predicitng the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA winning more seats would be proven wrong just like it did during the state Assembly polls last year.

Indian to vote in last phase of Lok Sabha polling tomorrow

May 31, 2024, at 09:42 pm

The Election Commission of India is all geared up to hold Phase-7 of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday (June 1, 2024), which also is the last phase.

Lok Sabha elections: 49.2 pct voters exercise franchise till 3 pm in the ongoing sixth phase of polling

May 25, 2024, at 11:06 pm

Around 49.2 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm with voting currently underway in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Lok Sabha polls: Sonia-Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast votes in Delhi

May 25, 2024, at 04:33 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress top leaders, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra cast their votes in Delhi as the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls are underway on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla records highest-ever voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi calls it a 'great trend'

May 22, 2024, at 12:00 am

In the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Jammu and Kashmir once again shined when Baramulla's parliamentary constituency shunned its dark and uncertain past and returned to pre-militancy poll fervour as the seat saw a strong voter turnout on Monday.

Voting underway across 49 seats in fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls

May 20, 2024, at 02:14 pm

Voting is currently underway in 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday.

Narendra Modi slams Mamata Banerjee over her alleged remarks against ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission,BSS

May 20, 2024, at 06:29 am

Ahead of the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her alleged threat to Hindu religious organisations like ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangh.

Hyderabad BJP candidate booked for asking women voters to lift burqa for ID check

May 13, 2024, at 11:24 pm

The Hyderabad Police have registered a case against  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Hyderabad Parliament constituency candidate  Madhavi Latha after she allegedly trespassed into  a polling station and asked Muslim voters to remove their burqa and reveal their identity.

Voting in fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls currently underway

May 13, 2024, at 02:21 pm

As many as 17.7 crore people are expected to cast their votes in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections which is currently underway on Monday across 96 seats spread over nine states and a Union Territory.

Narendra Modi casts his vote in Gujarat in third phase of Lok Sabha polls

May 07, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) cast his vote in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls and urged people to exercise their franchise.

Voting underway across 93 seats, PM Narendra Modi casts his vote in Ahmedabad

May 07, 2024, at 02:07 pm

Polling in 93 seats spread across 10 states and two union territories is currently underway in the third phase of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: 75 delegates from 23 nations to witness polls

May 05, 2024, at 10:58 pm

In keeping with the tradition of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster a culture of transparency and reiterate its commitment to high standards of electoral practices amidst democratic nations, 75 delegates representing 23 countries are in India to witness the Indian elections as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP).

Helicopter scheduled to pick up Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare crashes in Raigad, pilot hurt

May 03, 2024, at 06:50 pm

The chopper, which was travelling to pick up Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for campaigning, crashed in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday.