New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The third of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday witnessed 61.45% voter turnout (as of 8 PM) with voting largely remaining peaceful and smooth across 93 seats barring reports of sporadic incidents of violence from West Bengal.
Ahmednagar, May 7 (UNI) Prime Minister and BJP's star campaigner, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress over its leader's startling claim that former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare was not killed by Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab but by a pro-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh police officer during 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of promoting hatred for political gains and urged the voters to vote for Congress for a bright future.
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) India on Tuesday called on Canada “to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven and political space” after Khalistani elements brought out a religious procession in Malton, in Ontario, Canada, that saw the chanting of anti-India slogans and Khalistani leaders delivered inflammatory statements against India.
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 20 in a money laundering case registered under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) Three independent MLAs on Tuesday withdrew their support from the BJP government in Haryana and announced their allegiance to the opposition Congress, which claimed Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has lost majority and demanded imposition of president’s rule and immediate fresh elections.
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Yuzvendra Chahal, the spin maestro of Rajasthan Royals, once again showcased his bowling prowess in a face-off against Delhi Capitals, achieving a significant milestone here on Tuesday as he secured his 350th wicket in T20 cricket, making him a formidable force in the format.
Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) In a major success, the most wanted local militant commander was among two ultras killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday, police said.
Moscow, May 7 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as head of state at the inauguration ceremony in the Kremlin and takes office for the fifth time.
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The electorate of the National Capital has increased by approximately 8.85 lakh voters, with the gender ratio rising to 851 from 818 compared to the last general elections, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P. Krishnamurthy said on Tuesday.