LS elections 2024: Third phase polling underway across 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha election's third phase kicked off at 7 a.m. Tuesday, as voters began turning out to press the EVM button for their desired candidate in 93 constituencies spanning across 11 states and Union Territories. Voting will continue till 5 p.m. The Election Commission of India has...
Read moreAmid incidents of violence, 15.85% turnout in first two hrs in Bengal
Kolkata: Around 15.85 per cent polling was recorded till 9am as voting is underway in four Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. The first two hours of polling were marred by the aggravating incidents of violence, especially in the two Lok Sabha constituencies in Murshidabad district namely Jangipur. Violence has been reported from Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency as well. During the first two hours, the maximum voting percentage was recorded...
Read moreRahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi urge people to vote, say it is election to protect democracy
New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged people Tuesday to vote in large numbers in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, asserting that this is an election to protect democracy and the Constitution. Voting is being held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union territories in the third phase of the parliamentary polls. In a post in Hindi on X, Congress leader...
Read moreJharkhand cash haul: ED arrests minister’s secretary, latter’s domestic help
Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal and the latter's domestic help Tuesday following a recovery of more than Rs 32 crore in cash from a flat linked to them, official sources said. The duo were taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following their overnight questioning, the sources said. They said the two did not cooperate...
Read moreSC begins hearing Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday commenced hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was given a note by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the ED, in which he contradicted the submission of Kejriwal that the statements of approvers were suppressed by the probe agency. Kejriwal...
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Amid incidents of violence, 15.85% turnout in first two hrs in Bengal
Kolkata: Around 15.85 per cent polling was recorded till 9am as voting is underway in four Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. The first two hours of polling were marred by the aggravating incidents of violence, especially in the two Lok Sabha constituencies in Murshidabad district namely Jangipur. Violence has been reported from Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha...
KKR players spend night in Varanasi after flight fails to land due to bad weather
New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders players had a harrowing experience as they were forced to spend a night at Varanasi after their flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted multiple times due to inclement weather. Following their massive 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants Sunday, the Shreyas Iyer-led side left Monday evening for Kolkata at 5:45 pm....
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi urge people to vote, say it is election to protect democracy
New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged people Tuesday to vote in large numbers in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, asserting that this is an election to protect democracy and the Constitution. Voting is being held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union territories in the third...
Jharkhand cash haul: ED arrests minister’s secretary, latter’s domestic help
Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal and the latter's domestic help Tuesday following a recovery of more than Rs 32 crore in cash from a flat linked to them, official sources said. The duo were taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)...
SC begins hearing Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday commenced hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was given a note by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the ED, in which he contradicted the submission...
Allu Arjun’s cult classic ‘Arya’ turns 20, says it changed his life
Mumbai: Superstar Allu Arjun Tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of his cult classic film 'Arya', and said that it changed the "course of my life." Allu took to X and shared the poster of filmmaker Sukumar's 2004 cult classic. "20 years of Arya. It’s not just a movie… it’s a moment in time that changed the course...
Maha LS polls: Sharad Pawar, Chhatrapatis, Riteish-Genelia Deshmukh vote
Mumbai: Voting started briskly for 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra with members of royal families, top political leaders, Hindi film stars and other celebs trooping out for the ‘festival of democracy’, in different parts of the state, here Tuesday. The prominent personalities, who came out and voted, were Congress Kolhapur candidate Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj and...
Woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as huge crowd gathers outside polling booth in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Enthusiastic crowds greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he cast his vote at Nishan Vidhyala in Ahmedabad's Ranip Tuesday. The atmosphere at the polling booth was charged with anticipation and enthusiasm. Residents, echoing the sentiments of millions across the state, greeted the Prime Minister with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'. Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed PM...
LS elections 2024: Third phase polling underway across 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha election's third phase kicked off at 7 a.m. Tuesday, as voters began turning out to press the EVM button for their desired candidate in 93 constituencies spanning across 11 states and Union Territories. Voting will continue till 5 p.m. The Election Commission of India has deployed robust security measures to uphold the...
Alia Bhatt dons Sabyasachi saree at MET Gala
Mumbai: Alia Bhatt attended the prestigious MET Gala wearing a saree by renowned Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, meticulously crafted by 163 "dedicated individuals" investing “1965-man hours” to make the “ethereal ensembles”. Alia shared her MET Gala look Instagram, radiantly donning the saree on the carpet. The saree's colour palette paid homage to "nature’s beauty." Describing her look,...