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Lok Sabha polls: In bellwether Mumbai seat, mantri Piyush Goyal in ‘connect’ mode

Piyush Goyal manages diverse portfolios, engaging with voters in Mumbai's northern areas through the PM SVANidhi scheme. He addresses housing promises, rising fuel costs, negotiates with the EU, and oversees public welfare initiatives like establishing a mini-hospital in Gorai. Goyal's political journey in Mumbai North involves influential figures like Ram Naik, Urmila Matondkar, and BJP MLA Gopal Shetty.

Union Minister General VK Singh expresses confidence in PM Modi's win, says "Sikhs extending support to him"

General VK Singh said, "We have to give a message to the people of Delhi that PM Modi's government will come to power for the third time and the Sikhs are also standing in support of him." When asked about being criticised by the opposition over BJP's slogan, 'Abki baar, 400 paar', Singh said, "Everybody has a different mindset. For some, it is negative but we think positively. We will win."

Polling in 93 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday; PM Modi, Amit Shah to cast vote in Gandhinagar

With the BJP bagging Surat unopposed, 25 seats in Prime Minister Modi's home state of Gujarat will go to polls on May 7, besides 11 seats in Maharashtra, 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the remaining 14 of the 28 in Karnataka, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, four each in Assam and West Bengal, and all two in Goa.

Lok Sabha elections: BJP fields Union Minister Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat

BJP's Narayan Rane to contest from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, challenging Shiv Sena's Vinayak Raut. General Elections candidates named for Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal. Voting on April 19, April 26, May 7.

"My party not like your degree..." Uddhav Thackeray hits out at PM Modi over "fake Shiv Sena" remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has defended his party against Prime Minister Narendrea Modi's labelling of it as "fake". Thackeray argued that the party was founded by Bal Thackeray to fight for the rights of the people and that it is not like "your degree". He also criticized Modi's other party member Amit Shah for calling the party fake.

BSP likely to trouble both BJP, SP in Uttar Pradesh

In the 2022 by-poll, the BJP snatched this seat from the SP. The BSP had fielded Guddu Jamali from the seat, taking away sizable Muslim votes. This time, Jamali is with the SP. By fielding a Rajbhar candidate, the BSP is seeking to take away a portion of Rajbhar votes which are currently with the BJP. OP Rajbhar's SBSP is now part of the NDA.

Why you should be paying attention to election manifestos

At the end of the day, breaking down a manifesto is much like gazing into a crystal ball, it only offers glimpse of what the future might hold. Here are some pivotal moments in Indian law and policy that can be traced back to a manifesto somewhere.

PM Modi hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark, says "Muqabla 4 June ko ho jaaega"

PM Modi said that on the one hand there are people who talk about the destruction of power while on the other hand there are people who worship Shakti. Rahul Gandhi, in his comments made on Sunday in Maharashtra, had raised concerns about the operation of Electronic Voting Machines, using the Hindi word 'Shakti' to emphasize the Opposition's struggle against the might of the state

Lok Sabha polls: 3.4 lakh central security personnel along with state forces to be deployed in Lok Sabha polls

A maximum of 92,000 personnel of CAPFs are likely to be deployed in politically volatile West Bengal, where elections will be held in seven phases, followed by 63,500 personnel in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, where polling will be held in five phases.

Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP

Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra: SWOT analysis of parties

NDA will compete with Maha Vikas Aghadi for 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. The state, part of the INDIA bloc, sent the second most MPs after Uttar Pradesh. In 2019, BJP and Shiv Sena won 41 seats together.

Piyush Goyal heads to 'motherland' for a missed rite of passage

Piyush Goyal, a seasoned politician and minister, is contesting Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North. With a strong political background, he aims to secure a win in a constituency historically favorable to BJP candidates.

Central Armed Police Forces have over 41,000 women personnel: Govt

The government informed the Lok Sabha that the Central Armed Police Forces have 41,606 women personnel. Steps are being taken to encourage recruitment of women in the forces. Recruitment drives are being conducted through print and electronic media. Women are exempted from application fees and have relaxations in physical standard and efficiency tests. Maternity leave and child care leave are applicable to women personnel.

Lok Sabha election: Amit Shah, JP Nadda form 15-person team in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda established a 15-member core team for managing the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. During their day-long visit, the leaders set a goal of securing 35 seats in Bengal for the 2024 polls. The team includes state president Sukanta Majumdar, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari, MPs, and former state presidents.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda offer prayers at Kolkata gurudwara

​​MPs Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, Locket Chatterjee and BJP's general secretary (Organization) Amitava Chakravorty will also be present at the meeting. Two former BJP state Presidents Dilip Ghosh and Rahul Sinha will also attend the meeting. Two central observers Asha Lakra and Mangal Pandey and co-observer Amit Malviya, will be present at the meeting.

Opposition to Shinde Sena at Bal Thackeray memorial a trailer, it shows what lies ahead: Sanjay Raut

​​Raut also dubbed CM Shinde as 'Vibhishan' as he betrayed his brother and demon king Ravan to join hands with Lord Ram. "Everyone can come to Balasaheb's 'Smriti Sthal' (memorial). But we will never accept those who indulged in drama as Shiv Sainiks. They don't have any faith in Balasaheb," Raut added.

Three-time MP Ravi Prakash Verma quits Samajwadi Party, set to join the Congress

Ravi Prakash Verma, considered a prominent OBC leader in electoral politics, has been national general secretary of the party. He was elected from Kheri in 1998, 1999 and 2004 Lok Sabha elections and was later elected as the Rajya Sabha member on the party's ticket.

CM Shinde attends Navratri chariot procession in Thane; hails PM Modi, slams Uddhav for betraying Hindutva

Taking a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said those who speak of Hindutva, however, had no qualms in joining hands with parties like the Congress, which Shiv Sena Bal Thackeray wanted to "bury forever".

When Shrikant Eknath Shinde recited Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha to prove his 'Hindutva'

1.14 lakh posts vacant in organisations under MHA: Govt

As many as 1,14,245 posts are lying vacant in central police organisations such as the CRPF, the BSF and the Delhi Police, Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra said in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Mishra said in 2023, advertisements for about 31,879 posts have been published, and out of these, 1,126 posts have been filled up.

Sena vs Sena: Uddhav Thackeray dumped ideology for power: Eknath Shinde; ex-CM slams Modi, BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde accused his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray of compromising Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's principles to join hands with the NCP and Congress, calling him a "traitor." Speaking at an event to mark the 57th foundation day of Shiv Sena, Shinde stated that allegations of treachery against him and his supporters would not help Thackeray gain public sympathy. Amid a backdrop of ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur, Thackeray criticised PM Narendra Modi's US tour and retorted with Hindutva criticisms, questioning why he was not visiting Manipur.

Shiv Sena office in Parliament House allotted to Eknath Shinde-led faction: LS Secretariat

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has allotted the Shiv Sena office in Parliament House to the Eknath Shinde-led faction after the Election Commission's decision to recognise the group as the real Shiv Sena. Responding to a letter written by Shinde faction's floor leader Rahul Shewalae, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said the designated room for the Sena office in the Parliament building has been allotted to the party.

Advitiya Bal joined IAF to fight enemies, not die in plane crash: Family member

A family member of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal, who was one of the two IAF pilots killed in a plane crash on Thursday, expressed regret over the way he died while flying an "ailing" aircraft instead of "fighting enemies". In March, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhat said in the Rajya Sabha that 42 defence personnel were killed in accidents involving aircraft and helicopters of the three services in the last five years.