Lok Sabha Elections: News

23 Jul 2024

Joe Biden

Kangana slams trolls calling Kamala Harris 'high-end call girl' 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has condemned the sexist memes circulating about United States Vice President Kamala Harris.

19 Jul 2024

Chennai

Ex-actor Udhayanidhi Stalin eyes Dy. CM seat, tracing his journey 

Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and grandson of DMK founder Dr Kalaignar Karunanidhi, is anticipated to be appointed as the Tamil Nadu Deputy CM.

18 Jul 2024

Congress Party

'Will politicians sell golgappas?': Kangana defends 'betrayer' Eknath Shinde 

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut stood up for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday after Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, called Shinde a "betrayer."

18 Jul 2024

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar meets Pune NCP leaders amid mass defection 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar convened an urgent meeting with party leaders at the Pune Circuit House on Thursday after as many as 25 of its leaders switched sides.

17 Jul 2024

Ajit Pawar

Setback to Ajit: 4 leaders quit NCP after poll drubbing

Four leaders have resigned from the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad—delivering a significant blow to Ajit Pawar's leadership after a disappointing performance in the general elections.

Bypoll results: INDIA wins 10 seats, BJP secures 2 

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won a landslide victory in the assembly by-polls conducted across seven states on Saturday, clinching 10 out of 13 seats.

13 Jul 2024

West Bengal

Bypoll results: Vote counting underway for 13 assembly seats 

The counting of votes for the by-elections in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states is underway.

10 Jul 2024

Himachal Pradesh

Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in 13 seats across 7 states 

Bypolls for 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, began on Wednesday at 7:00am.

Mohan Lal Badoli named new Haryana BJP President

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda announced on Tuesday, the appointment of Haryana BJP MLA Mohan Lal Badoli as the new president of the party's state unit.

04 Jul 2024

Jairam Ramesh

Will Congress-AAP contest assembly polls together? Jairam Ramesh responds

The Congress on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi and Haryana.

30 Jun 2024

Elections

What did Modi discuss in latest 'Mann Ki Baat' episode

In the 111th episode of his monthly radio program, Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to voters for re-electing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to power.

30 Jun 2024

Mann Ki Baat

PM Narendra Modi to resume 'Mann ki Baat' today 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will recommence his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday.

25 Jun 2024

AIADMK

Ruckus in TN Assembly over hooch tragedy; AIADMK MLAs suspended

Members of the opposition party, AIADMK, were suspended from the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a day on Tuesday.

24 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Council of ministers takes oath as Parliament session begins

The first session of the Parliament after the Lok Sabha elections began on Monday.

19 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's custody extended till July 3 in excise policy case

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until July 3, in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

19 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Leadership change in Maharashtra? BJP leader Piyush Goyal clears air 

Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Piyush Goyal, has quashed rumors of a leadership change in the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

18 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

'No-confidence vote against PM...': Congress ahead of Modi's Varanasi visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Varanasi after his win in the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Tuesday said the constituency's voters had given a vote of no confidence in him.

18 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul says NDA government is 'fragile, will struggle to survive…'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will "struggle" to survive its third term.

Explained: How's Lok Sabha Speaker elected; importance of post

The upcoming election of the Lok Sabha Speaker has sparked speculation, with the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance suggesting that the crucial role should be assigned to partners of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—namely, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

17 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena

Explained: Report on EVM 'hacking' in Mumbai triggers row

A political slugfest has erupted over allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) hacking in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

15 Jun 2024

Maharashtra

Beed in Maharashtra sees suicide case surge post-Lok Sabha election 

The ruling Mahayuti faced a humbling experience when the opposition, Maha Vikas Aghadi, emerged victorious in the recent Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls, winning 31 of the 48 seats.

15 Jun 2024

Jaipur

RSS leader makes U-turn after 'BJP arrogance' remark triggers row 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar has sought to clarify his earlier remarks that linked the Bharatiya Janata Party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections to "arrogance."

14 Jun 2024

Mohan Bhagwat

'Those who became arrogant…': RSS leader Indresh's dig at BJP

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Thursday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its worst performance since 2014 in the Lok Sabha elections.

14 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

US praises India's historic election; dodges question by Pakistani reporter

The United States State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has praised the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, calling them the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country in history.

11 Jun 2024

Allahabad High Court

Power shift in UP? INDIA bloc MPs face criminal charges

The recent Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh (UP) saw a tight race between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, comprising of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress.

11 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.

09 Jun 2024

Kangana Ranaut

Slap row: Old post of Kangana supporting Will-Chris slap resurfaces

Just two days after the newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable at Chandigarh airport, an old social media post of the Bollywood actor has resurfaced.

08 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

After offering to resign, Devendra Fadnavis says 'not running away' 

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has withdrawn his earlier decision to resign from his post.

08 Jun 2024

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Man offers chopped-off finger at temple after NDA win 

In an extreme display of political devotion, a 30-year-old man from Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, severed his own finger and offered it at a temple following the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha polls.

06 Jun 2024

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut allegedly slapped by CISF official at Chandigarh airport 

Bollywood actor and newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has claimed that she was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable at Chandigarh Airport.

06 Jun 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Congress leaders rally for Rahul to become leader of opposition

The Congress—which won 99 Lok Sabha seats—is now entitled to the leader of the opposition post in the Parliament.

06 Jun 2024

Ayodhya

'Shame on them': Sunil Lahri on Ayodhya's 'betrayal' to BJP

Sunil Lahri, renowned for his iconic role as Lakshman in the TV series Ramayan, has angrily voiced his disappointment following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) defeat in the Lok Sabha Elections in Ayodhya.

06 Jun 2024

Agnipath Scheme

NDA 3.0: BJP ally flags Agnipath resentment; may seek review

As the National Democratic Alliance gets ready to form the government for the third time with no party with full majority, Janata Dal (United)'s KC Tyagi voiced his party's intent to seek a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment.

06 Jun 2024

Assam

7 independents win Lok Sabha polls; who are they? 

Seven independent candidates have emerged victorious in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.

06 Jun 2024

Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik reacts as BJP ends BJD's 24-year-rule in Odisha 

Outgoing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressed his party MLAs on Wednesday, following the defeat of his party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent assembly polls.

06 Jun 2024

Tihar Jail

2 candidates win Lok Sabha polls from prison, what next 

Two candidates serving prison sentences on terror charges have won the respective seats they contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

06 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

'Act fast...': Nitish's advice to PM Modi on government formation

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

05 Jun 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

After Maharashtra BJP's poor show, Devendra Fadnavis offers to resign

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday offered to step down from his position, in the wake of the Bharatiya Janata Party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

05 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.

Viral: Hema Malini celebrates with pyro gun after LS win

The results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were declared on Tuesday, sparking celebrations among victorious leaders.

05 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi court denies interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal 

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has rejected an interim bail plea submitted by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

05 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

05 Jun 2024

Samajwadi Party

Youth power shines: Meet youngest MPs of 18th Lok Sabha

Four 25-year-old candidates emerged victorious in the recent Lok Sabha elections in a significant display of youth influence in politics.

05 Jun 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Irani to Chandrasekhar: BJP heavyweights lose ground in 2024 polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra "Teni," Kailash Chaudhary, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were among the 13 Union ministers who faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

04 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

'Mandate victory of world's biggest democracy...': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Bharatiya Janata Party workers from the party headquarters in New Delhi.

04 Jun 2024

Kangana Ranaut

'Victory of faith': Kangana Ranaut's first reaction to Mandi win

In a significant political debut, actor Kangana Ranaut emerged victorious in the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh during the 2024 Lok Sabha Election results on Tuesday.

Sharad Pawar dials BJP allies amid election results? He clarifies 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has denied allegations that he reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allies while the vote counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was underway.

04 Jun 2024

Ayodhya

BJP trailing in constituency where Ram Mandir is located

The Samajwadi Party (SP) is currently leading in the Faizabad constituency—which includes the Ayodhya assembly seat.

04 Jun 2024

N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra polls: Naidu set to be CM for fourth time

After the impressive performance of the Telugu Desam Party in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the chief minister of the state on Sunday.

Odisha: BJP takes the lead in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has surged ahead of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha's Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

BJP opens account in Kerala: Suresh Gopi headed for win

Popular Malayalam actor and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Suresh Gopi, is leading in the Lok Sabha election from Kerala's Thrissur constituency.

04 Jun 2024

Maharashtra

Lok Sabha Election results: Netizens unleash memes amid outcome suspense

As the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced on Tuesday, social media platforms were awash with memes and humorous messages.

04 Jun 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

2024 poll results: Tharoor trails Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is currently trailing behind Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.

04 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Shah leads by 4.52L votes in Gandhinagar, BJP dominates Gujarat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to maintain its dominance in Gujarat, according to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India.

04 Jun 2024

Congress Party

Congress takes lead in Punjab elections, AAP follows

The Congress has taken the lead in the Punjab elections, securing seven seats, according to the Election Commission of India's data.

04 Jun 2024

Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu emerges kingmaker as TDP leads in 14 parliamentary seats 

Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is likely to emerge as the kingmaker at the national level with his party leading in 14 out of 17 contested Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh.

04 Jun 2024

Smriti Irani

BJP's Smriti Irani trails Congress candidate KL Sharma in Amethi 

Union Minister Smriti Irani is currently trailing behind the Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma by 29,400 votes in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.

04 Jun 2024

National Security Act

Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh leads in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib

Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher currently serving time in an Assam jail, is leading the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib.

04 Jun 2024

Congress Party

Election results: Congress gains ground, touches 100-mark in early trends

The Congress Party is showing promising early leads in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with projections indicating over 100 seats.

04 Jun 2024

Sensex

Sensex, Nifty tank 3% amid early poll trends, profit booking 

Indian stock markets witnessed a substantial decline today. The Nifty 50 index saw a decrease of 3.03%, landing at 22,557 as of 9:30am today. Concurrently, the Sensex also fell by 3% to reach a level of 74,107.

Modi 3.0 likely but INDIA halts NDA's '400 paar' 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking at a third straight term as trends show the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leading on 296 seats; the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone was leading on 241 seats.