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]UP hires air ambulances, choppers for emergencies during Lok Sabha polls
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 02:09 AM IST
According to a highly placed official, these helicopters would be stationed in Moradabad and air ambulances in Bareilly for the first phase on April 19.
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Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:58 PM IST
Climate disasters are economic disasters: UN secy-general Guterres
Without climate action, today’s costs will seem like small change, Guterres said, calling on all countries to upgrade their climate plans.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 02:08 AM IST
Rahul, Akhilesh share stage: ‘BJP will get 150’
The comments came day after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the BJP was going to be restricted under 200 seats.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 01:29 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, Ghaziabad
Manipur: Tracking a campaign behind close doors
An advisory by the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol has directed political parties to keep election campaigning low-key this year
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 01:59 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, Imphal
Madhya Pradesh: Man sets ablaze soldier’s car after dispute over online game
A CCTV video of the incident shows a man putting the white car on fire.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Southern Lights | The BJP's gambit depends on caste after all
In Kerala and TN, marginalised castes account for more than 75% of the population. Are they willing the BJP as a major political player?
Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Satya Nadella, Sakshi Malik among Time’s most influential people 2024. See list
The yearly list included the 100 influential people globally across six categories: artists, icons, leaders, titans, innovators and pioneers.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 10:47 PM IST
Migrant labourer from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag
The incident took place in the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency which is going to polls in the third phase on May 7.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 10:35 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of states going to polls in first phase of voting
Over a hundred constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories will cast their votes for the Lok Sabha elections on April 19.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 09:33 PM IST
PM Modi's letter to BJP, NDA candidates of phase 1: ‘Not an ordinary election’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote letters to all NDA candidates contesting in the first phase of the election to be held on April 19.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:31 PM IST
Centre eases FDI norms for space sector to boost offshore investment
The notification comes days ahead of the scheduled visit of Tesla CEO Elon Musk who is expected to meet with various Indian space companies
Published on Apr 17, 2024 09:00 PM IST
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‘Modi ki guarantee’ vs ‘Nyay’: Campaign ends for 1st phase of Lok Sabha polls
In 2019, the UPA had won 45 of these 102 seats and the NDA 41. Six of these seats have been redrawn as part of the delimitation exercise.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:53 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2024: How to register for pilgrimage and other details
The annual Char Dham Yatra will begin with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath on May 10.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:49 PM IST
Electoral bonds country’s biggest corruption scandal: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka
Gandhi was commenting on PM Modi’s recent interview with ANI, where the PM aimed to portray electoral bonds as a means to clean the political landscape
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:34 PM IST
Kerala police book female tourists for tearing pro-Palestine posters
The tourists have been booked under Section 153 for deliberate provocation with intent to cause a riot.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Why was Tejasvi Surya heckled at a recent gathering?
The 2,500-crore Sri Guru Raghavendra Cooperative Bank Limited scam has affected thousands of senior citizens and families. The BJP MP was questioned about this
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Mirdha vs Beniwal: Old rivals to fight it out in Jat stronghold
Close fight in Nagaur seat between RLP's Hanuman Beniwal and BJP's Jyoti Mirdha, with Jat voter base divided. Beniwal allies with Congress, Mirdha with BJP.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:23 PM IST
, Jaipur
HT Correspondent I Edited by Shilpa AmbardarCampaigning ends for 12 Raj LS seats going to polls in phase 1
High-decibel campaign for first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan ends, BJP focuses on Modi's guarantees, Congress targets unemployment & inflation.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:21 PM IST
, Jaipur
HT Correspondent I Edited by Shilpa AmbardarBJP MP's 'father' remark sparks row: ‘Those who don’t consider Modi, Yogi as…’
'BJP MP Mahesh Sharma made the controversial remarks during a public rally in Bulandshahr in western Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:15 PM IST
How many seats will BJP win? Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi differ on number
Lok Sabha elections: Akhilesh Yadav concurred with his INDIA bloc partners.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:53 PM IST
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Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:47 PM IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad won't contest Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag-Rajouri
Ghulam Nabi Azad's name was earlier announced by his party as a candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri constituency.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:42 PM IST
10 in car including 5-year-old killed as it rams into truck on Gujarat expressway
Ten people died in a collision between a light utility vehicle and a stationary truck on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway. Driver of the vehicle also among the deceased.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:32 PM IST
TMC releases manifesto; promises to abolish CAA and discontinue NRC
TMC manifesto promises to abolish CAA and discontinue NRC. Includes guaranteed work, free LPG cylinders, and financial assistance for education and women.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:09 PM IST
‘Provocative statement’: BJP moves Election Commission against Mamata Banerjee
Lok Sabha elections: The party said that Mamata Banerjee attempted to incite voters to indulge in violence.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Congress had ‘Loot East’ policy, BJP works on ‘Act East’: PM Modi in Tripura
PM Modi said several prime ministers didn’t even know where Tripura was in the national map, and added that he has paid visit to the northeast for more than 50 times in the last one decade
Published on Apr 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Congress accuses govt of suppressing alternate media
Shrinate alleged that the people who donated to the ruling party through electoral bonds were the ones winning big contracts
Published on Apr 17, 2024 06:24 PM IST
'Mobile bill would have been ₹5000 per month if...': PM Modi attacks Congress
Lok Sabha elections: PM Narendra Modi said the Congress turned the northeast region into “a hub of corruption.”
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 06:53 PM IST
EC advises West Bengal governor to not visit Cooch Behar during silence period
The Election Commission said the governor’s tour would be a diversion when the administration and police force will be fully occupied in election management.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 05:53 PM IST