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BJP's Lok Sabha poll debacle in UP: Party report highlights significant 8 percent drop in vote share across all regions

Jul 18, 2024, at 04:29 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: In an analysis of the party's Lok Sabha poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s state unit has submitted a detailed report to the top brass underscoring its significant drop in vote share by 8 percent across all regions of the most populous state of the country.

Stop Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, no need of minority wing: Suvendu Adhikari at BJP's internal meeting

Jul 18, 2024, at 12:39 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a comment potential enough to catch the saffron party off-guard, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday gave call to stop "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" slogan and do away with the minority cell of the party.

I’m gutted I won’t be representing the people of North Kashmir, Omar Abdullah posts on X following Lok Sabha setback

Jun 26, 2024, at 10:56 pm

National Conference vice-president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he felt gutted to realize that he will not be able to represent the people following his defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

Matthew Miller says US celebrated election that happened in India in response to Pakistani journalist's 'Hindu state' question

Jun 14, 2024, at 11:57 pm

U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller recently praised India's general election when a Pakistani journalist asked him whether he felt that the neighbouring nation was “turning into a Hindu state”.

Congress Working Committee passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition

Jun 08, 2024, at 11:50 pm

The extended Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest executive forum of the grand old Indian political party, on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution to appoint senior leader Rahul Gandhi  as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lower House of the Parliament.

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wishes Narendra Modi over winning Indian General Polls

Jun 08, 2024, at 10:28 pm

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi after he won the general polls and returned to power for the third straight term.

BJP's Krishnanagar candidate Amrita Roy says she had no knowledge of money sent by top brass for polls

Jun 08, 2024, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Krishnanagar Amrita Roy, who was defeated by Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s fiery leader Mahua Moitra, has alleged she was kept in dark by the local party leaders over the money sent from the top brass for the polls.

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.

Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi vow to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh

Jun 07, 2024, at 08:34 pm

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041 during their recent conversation.

NDA is New India, Developed India, Aspirational India: Modi

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi termed the BJP-led ruling coalition NDA as "New India, Developed India, Aspirational India" highlighting his roadmap for the third term, where he will be leading a coalition government.

NDA's rapid rise in vote share in Tamil Nadu shows what's in store: Modi

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his hope for the BJP-led ruling coalition NDA's prospects in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where the saffron camp improved their vote share despite drawing a blank in the tally of seats.

Narendra Modi elected as NDA leader, poised to become PM for rare 3rd term

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Narendra Modi was on Friday elected as the leader of the ruling coalition NDA, paving way for his consecutive third term.

How BSP's vote share, if shifted to INDIA bloc, could have hurt BJP more in Uttar Pradesh?

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:16 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Despite Opposition's shining performance in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has failed to open its account in 2024 Lok Sabha elections besides getting its vote share tanked.

Suresh Gopi, BJP's first MP from Kerala, aims to work in Tamil Nadu too

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:40 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s lone MP from Kerala, actor-turned politician Suresh Gopi, has expressed his intention to work in the other south Indian state Tamil Nadu, where the saffron party has surged significantly.

Modi 3.0: LJP's Chirag Paswan has 'no demand' for cabinet ministry, says 'goal was to make...'

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the demands for plum posts by Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP) national president Chirag Paswan has claimed he didn't demand any cabinet berth from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the ruling coalition NDA.

US looking forward to continuing further partnership with India, says Matthew Miller congratulating Narendra Modi over Lok Sabha polls victory

Jun 07, 2024, at 02:08 pm

The United States has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for scripting the third straight victory in the general polls and said his country would continue to further the partnership with India to promote prosperity and innovation, address the climate crisis, and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Modi 3.0: BJP likely to keep top ministries, allies TDP and JDU bargain for key portfolios

Jun 06, 2024, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s failure to attain the majority in the Lok Sabha polls has opened the doors for its key allies- N Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United)- go for tough bargains despite the saffron party's insistence on keeping top portfolios with itself.

Maharashtra: 18-19 Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLAs keen to return to Sharad Pawar's faction, claims Rohit Pawar

Jun 06, 2024, at 09:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In what could be a crack in the ruling coalition of Maharashtra, NCP (SCP) head Sharad Pawar's grandson Rohit Pawar has claimed 18-19 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led faction are aiming to return to the original fold.

BJP's decision to switch my seat was wrong: Dilip Ghosh after TMC sweeps Bengal in Lok Sabha polls

Jun 06, 2024, at 08:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party national vice president Dilip Ghosh has criticised the top brass' decision to switch his seat from Medinipur to Burdwan-Durgapur after he was defeated by Trinamool Congress candidate, former cricketer Kirti Azad.

Mayawati makes big statement on Muslim candidates after BSP draws blank in Uttar Pradesh

Jun 06, 2024, at 07:13 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Despite the Opposition camp INDIA's spectacular comeback in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati failed to win a single seat in the northern state of India.

BJP improves vote share in CPI-M-ruled Kerala by 3 percent, bags 1 seat

Jun 06, 2024, at 06:25 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party has improved its vote share in Kerala by 3 percent and bagged a seat after its outreached to the southern state.

Mohamed Muizzu wishes Narendra Modi after India election victory, says he is looking forward to work with him to ensure stability

Jun 05, 2024, at 11:39 pm

Despite recent diplomatic ties touching low points, Maldives President  Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday greeted Indian PM Narendra Modi and said he is looking forward to working with him to advance and ensure stability between the two countries.

Taiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te congratulates PM Narendra Modi over Lok Sabha polls victory

Jun 05, 2024, at 11:08 pm

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi on his Lok Sabha election victory and said he is looking forward to expanding the fast-growing relationship between the two nations.

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.

People are kingmaker: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee before departing for INDIA bloc meet in Delhi

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called voters the "kingmakers" as the government formation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP now hangs largely on its two allies- TDP and JDU.

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav board same flight to Delhi, triggers speculations

Jun 05, 2024, at 05:24 pm

Patna/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who are now political foes, have boarded the same flight to Delhi triggering speculations of new alignment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP failed to get the majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

I am with NDA: Chandrababu Naidu after BJP fails to get majority in Lok Sabha polls

Jun 05, 2024, at 05:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday cleared he will be attending the meeting of national coalition NDA, which now needs his support mandatorily as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP failed to get the majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

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.

Will decide on govt formation after meeting INDIA alliance partners: Rahul Gandhi

Jun 05, 2024, at 12:33 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who made a remarkable comeback in the Lok Sabha polls by winning two seats himself and leading the INDIA bloc from the front to throw a major challenge to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, on Tuesday said a decision on government formation will be taken only after a meeting with the alliance partners.