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Canada elections: Key candidates, major parties and what’s at stake

Leaders Carney, Poilievre, and Singh represent divergent visions for the country's future as campaigning heats up

Voters in Canada face crucial decisions that might change the political landscape of the nation as it prepares for one of the most important federal elections in recent memory.(AFP)

world news

Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:44 PM IST

ByChandreyi Chatterjee

EC officials, BJP conspiring to include names of outsiders in voter list: TMC

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleged that some EC officials are incorporating names without proper physical verification, particularly in the border areas of the state.

Particularly in the state's border regions, some EC officials are integrating names without the necessary physical verification, TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh told reporters.(PTI)

india news

Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:00 PM IST

PTI |

President Murmu urges voters to “rise above bias” on National Voters' Day

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the importance of enlightened voters in strengthening democracy during the 15th National Voters' Day event.

President Droupadi Murmu stated on Saturday that in addition to having trust in democracy, voters should be determined to overcome prejudice, discrimination, and inducements when exercising their right to vote.(PTI/Atul Yadav)

india news

Published on Jan 25, 2025 05:42 PM IST

PTI |

Orry shocks fans as he reveals US citizenship, voting for Donald Trump

Orry showed off his ballot paper and that he cast his vote in the US elections in favour of Donald Trump in a new Instagram post.

Orry confirmed that he cast his vote in the 2024 US Presidential Elections.

entertainment

Published on Nov 06, 2024 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Musk raises complaint over Google showing ‘biased results’ favouring Harris

Elon Musk shared a now-deleted post from DogeDesigner, highlighting that Google and Microsoft are the top corporate donors to the Democratic Party.

After Musk's complaint, Google stated that it is attempting to resolve an issue that led to different search results for “where can I vote for Trump” and “where can I vote for Harris”.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 03:21 AM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Barack Obama warns Democratic voters the election is ‘going to be close’

Taking to social media on Election Day, the former president shared a series of tweets urging Americans to cast their ballots in favour of Kamala Harris

Barack Obama urges Democratic supporters to vote, issues warning that the election is 'going to be close.'(X)

world news

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 03:04 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson, urges fans to vote in new music video. Watch

Beyonce released a new music video for ‘Bodyguard’ on US presidential election day, in which she urged fans to vote.

Beyonce in the music video for Cowboy Carter, holding the vote sign.

entertainment

Published on Nov 05, 2024 09:57 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das

Van Dyke endorses Harris before Election Day in rare social media appearance

With an optimistic look on his face, the six-time Emmy Award winner recalled his appearance alongside Martin Luther King “50 years ago.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Dick Van Dyke, winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), attends the 76th Creative Arts Emmys Winner's Walk at Peacock Theater on September 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

entertainment

Published on Nov 05, 2024 04:15 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Rihanna breaks election silence, jokes about ‘sneaking’ into the polls

Rihanna has seemingly thrown her support behind Kamala Harris for this US presidential election cycle even though she can't actually vote for her.

Rihanna poses for a picture as she leaves India after performing at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar.(ANI)

entertainment

Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

The death penalty cannot fix India’s rape problem. Here’s why

By unanimous vote, the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday cleared a bill that makes the death penalty mandatory in cases involving rape and murder.

opinion

Published on Sep 08, 2024 08:15 AM IST

ByNamita Bhandare

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister

world news

Published on Aug 16, 2024 06:05 AM IST

AFP |

Big Brother 26 voting guide: how to choose the veto nominee step by step

Big Brother 26's America's Veto in play, Makensy safe. Fans to vote for replacement nominee. Results on live show Thursday.

Big Brother 26 America’s veto nominee: How to vote for replacement(CBS)

entertainment

Published on Aug 08, 2024 10:57 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Voting begins in France for snap polls as far-right hopes for a historic win

Voters in France's overseas territories that span the globe cast ballots earlier in the weekend. Some 49 million French are eligible to vote.

The vote could put the far-right in power in France for the first time since the Nazi occupation in World War II.(AP)

world news

Updated on Jun 30, 2024 01:49 PM IST

AFP |

Suchitra Pillai: People have told me to keep a diva in the industry

In an interview, Suchitra Pillai talks about her career resurrection because of the OTT space, ego hassles in the industry and more.

Suchitra Pillai was recently seen in the second season of Broken News.

entertainment

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:07 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Heeramandi actor Jayati Bhatia: Rekha ji said that she is my fan now

Jayati Bhatia played the role of Phatto in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Jayati Bhatia played the role of Phatto in the series.

htcity

Published on Jun 09, 2024 12:29 PM IST

By Akhya Shriti

Punjab LS polls: Every vote will decide direction of country, says AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party leaders from cricketer-turned-MP Harbhajan Singh to Anandpur Sahib candidate Malwinder Singh Kang were among the early voters on Saturday

First-time voters are off to a flying start as they flaunt their inked fingers and pose in an aeroplane at a polling booth at Amity International School, Sector 79, Mohali on Saturday. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

cities

Published on Jun 01, 2024 12:27 PM IST

ByAsian News International

Four more Mohali villages threaten to boycott polls

Situated 10km from Chandigarh, Masol village lacks proper road connectivity, except for a jeepable stretch construction on which started in 2014; Camels were the sole mode of transport till 2014 but some villagers have two-wheelers now; the nearby towns from Masol are Kalka and Pinjore, both of which fall in the neighbouring state of Haryana

The district administration claimed that five villages that boycotted the polls earlier have now agreed to vote. (HT file photo for representation)

cities

Updated on May 30, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByRobert Abraham, Mohali

ASP chief campaigns for Swami Prasad Maurya

ASP Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad urges people to protect their livelihood and the Indian Constitution through their vote. He emphasizes the importance of the ongoing election for the dalit community.

Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief Chandra Shekhar Azad. (HT file)

cities

Updated on May 26, 2024 10:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi's first-time voters are all set to get inked!

Delhiites will cast vote in Lok Sabha Elections' sixth phase on May 25. And here are some young debutants in democracy who are excited to click #VoteWaliSelfie.

These first-time voters from Delhi are all set to race to the polling booths, to exercise their right, on May 25.(Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

htcity

Updated on May 25, 2024 12:14 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Panchkula gears up to vote: 424 polling stations readied, says DC

Out of the total, 218 stations are in Kalka while 206 are in Panchkula assembly segment; Both segments have one Sakhi polling booth each, which will be entirely managed by women staff. Besides this, Divyang polling stations have been set up, which will be managed by differently abled staff

In Kalka, the Sakhi polling station is at Government Senior Secondary School, Pinjore, while in Panchkula, it is at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-26. (HT file photo for representation)

cities

Updated on May 22, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

94-yr-old freedom fighter who has voted in every election

“Age should not be a factor or an excuse to not vote,” said the veteran freedom fighter who has not missed a single opportunity to vote since India gained independence

Navi Mumbai, India - May 20, 2024:Senior citizen ( Usha Kulkarni age 94 year old) casting their votes during Lok Sabha Election 2024 at Koperkhairne in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on May 21, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone vote

From Akshay Kumar to Deepika Padukone, here’s a look at celebs who stepped out to cast their vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 today

Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shilpa Shetty arrive at polling booths

htcity

Published on May 20, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ByMahima Pandey

Shahana Goswami on Zwigato struggling to get an OTT release: It's very sad

Actor Shahana Goswami shares disappointment over her film Zwigato starring Kapil Sharma, not getting an OTT release window even after one year of its release.

Shahana Goswami is hoping that her film Zwigato finds an OTT release soon.

htcity

Published on May 20, 2024 11:37 AM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Cast your vote, don’t enjoy picnic on polling day: Yogi Adityanath to Lucknowites

Rajnath Singh lauds Yogi Adityanath over law and order, says NDA heading towards 400-plus seats in the Lok Sabha

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a public meeting in Lucknow on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)

cities

Updated on May 17, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Gaurav Gera: Influencers must encourage the youth to exercise the power to vote

Gaurav Gera has been using his social media accounts to time and again talk to his followers about socially relevant issues.

htcity

Updated on May 10, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Vote against changes bought in August 2019: Abdullah

While campaigning for the NC’s Srinagar parliamentary candidate Ruhullah Mehdi, Abdullah addressed a public meeting in Khanyar in Srinagar’s Old City

Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir addressing his supporters during the election campaign rally of their candidate Ruhullah Mehdi in Srinagar on Saturday. (AFP)

cities

Updated on May 05, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Teach govt a lesson with power of vote: Akash Anand

“People angry with the government or feel that injustice has been done to them under the present government...should use their power to vote and uproot the unjust government,” he said.

Akash Anand being welcomed to the stage of a public meeting in Kaushambi on Friday (HT)

cities

Updated on Apr 27, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Karnataka: Actor Prakash Raj casts his vote in Bengaluru

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Actor Prakash Raj votes in Bengaluru, highlights the need to select candidates based on one's belief.

Actor Prakash Raj in Bengaluru on Friday during the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.(ANI)

cities

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByYamini C S

Elections 2024 Bengaluru Central key candidates: PC Mohan vs Mansoor Ali Khan

Bengaluru Central is another crucial Lok Sabha seat for all the political parties as most significant areas of the tech capital come under this constituency.

cities

Published on Apr 25, 2024 07:00 PM IST

ByPathi Venkata Thadhagath

Over 700 city residents join hands in human chain to sensitise voters in Ludhiana

The human chain was formed from Phullanwal Chowk to Basant City Chowk by at least 700 residents in Ludhiana

Regional transport officer-cum-assistant returning officer (ARO-Gill) Randeep Singh Heer, panchayat members of Phullanwal and others participated in the awareness programmes (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Apr 24, 2024 10:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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Leaders Carney, Poilievre, and Singh represent divergent visions for the country's future as campaigning heats up

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleged that some EC officials are incorporating names without proper physical verification, particularly in the border areas of the state.

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the importance of enlightened voters in strengthening democracy during the 15th National Voters' Day event.

Orry showed off his ballot paper and that he cast his vote in the US elections in favour of Donald Trump in a new Instagram post.

Elon Musk shared a now-deleted post from DogeDesigner, highlighting that Google and Microsoft are the top corporate donors to the Democratic Party.

Taking to social media on Election Day, the former president shared a series of tweets urging Americans to cast their ballots in favour of Kamala Harris

Beyonce released a new music video for ‘Bodyguard’ on US presidential election day, in which she urged fans to vote.

With an optimistic look on his face, the six-time Emmy Award winner recalled his appearance alongside Martin Luther King “50 years ago.”

Rihanna has seemingly thrown her support behind Kamala Harris for this US presidential election cycle even though she can't actually vote for her.

By unanimous vote, the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday cleared a bill that makes the death penalty mandatory in cases involving rape and murder.

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister

Big Brother 26's America's Veto in play, Makensy safe. Fans to vote for replacement nominee. Results on live show Thursday.

Voters in France's overseas territories that span the globe cast ballots earlier in the weekend. Some 49 million French are eligible to vote.

In an interview, Suchitra Pillai talks about her career resurrection because of the OTT space, ego hassles in the industry and more.

Jayati Bhatia played the role of Phatto in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Aam Aadmi Party leaders from cricketer-turned-MP Harbhajan Singh to Anandpur Sahib candidate Malwinder Singh Kang were among the early voters on Saturday

ASP Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad urges people to protect their livelihood and the Indian Constitution through their vote. He emphasizes the importance of the ongoing election for the dalit community.

Delhiites will cast vote in Lok Sabha Elections' sixth phase on May 25. And here are some young debutants in democracy who are excited to click #VoteWaliSelfie.

Out of the total, 218 stations are in Kalka while 206 are in Panchkula assembly segment; Both segments have one Sakhi polling booth each, which will be entirely managed by women staff. Besides this, Divyang polling stations have been set up, which will be managed by differently abled staff

“Age should not be a factor or an excuse to not vote,” said the veteran freedom fighter who has not missed a single opportunity to vote since India gained independence

From Akshay Kumar to Deepika Padukone, here’s a look at celebs who stepped out to cast their vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 today

Actor Shahana Goswami shares disappointment over her film Zwigato starring Kapil Sharma, not getting an OTT release window even after one year of its release.

Rajnath Singh lauds Yogi Adityanath over law and order, says NDA heading towards 400-plus seats in the Lok Sabha

Gaurav Gera has been using his social media accounts to time and again talk to his followers about socially relevant issues.

While campaigning for the NC’s Srinagar parliamentary candidate Ruhullah Mehdi, Abdullah addressed a public meeting in Khanyar in Srinagar’s Old City

“People angry with the government or feel that injustice has been done to them under the present government...should use their power to vote and uproot the unjust government,” he said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Actor Prakash Raj votes in Bengaluru, highlights the need to select candidates based on one's belief.

Bengaluru Central is another crucial Lok Sabha seat for all the political parties as most significant areas of the tech capital come under this constituency.

The human chain was formed from Phullanwal Chowk to Basant City Chowk by at least 700 residents in Ludhiana

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