GENERAL ELECTIONS 2024
UK Elections 2024: Conservative Rishi Sunak or Labour's Keir Starmer for PM?, Britain to go to polls
Britain's political leaders made a frantic push for votes late Wednesday in the last hours of an election campaign expected to return a Labour government after 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted in a closing speech to ...
Modi's govt on its last legs, can fall anytime: Congress
The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diminishing his legitimacy to "one-third" and his government on its "last legs" and potentially falling anytime. The opposition party's assertion came after Modi's remarks in the Rajya Sabha that he has completed 10 years and 20 more left. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has been referring to Modi as a "one-third PM."
Top funds houses held low cash levels during run-up to general elections
To a great extent, preparing an investment strategy well before general elections determines how a fund manager outperforms in a volatile phase resulting after the election results are out.
Meeting at Rajnath Singh's residence today to discuss Lok Sabha Speaker post
A meeting at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence will discuss better floor coordination among NDA partners for the Lok Sabha Speaker post ahead of the Parliament Session.
IAF played vital role in 2024 LS polls, flew more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties
During the 2024 Indian General Elections, the Indian Air Force (IAF) played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of polling, particularly in remote and security-sensitive areas. The IAF's operations included airlifting electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Election Commission of India (ECI) personnel across the country. Over five phases of the elections, IAF helicopters and aircraft conducted more than 1,750 sorties, flying over 1,000 hours to support the democratic process.
Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar want 'special status' for Andhra, Bihar: What is this and why are they asking for it
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result: In the aftermath of the General Elections, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party have emerged as influential players in government formation at the Centre. Their renewed emphasis on securing special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh has reignited discussions on this crucial issue. Let's delve into what special category status entails and why it holds significant importance for these states.
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'India invites Maldives Prez Muizzu for PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony'
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received an invitation to join PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony for his third term, expressing anticipation for the event hosting leaders from neighboring nations.
Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah leads with over 7 lakh votes in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah is currently leading with 7,43,500 votes against Congress candidate Sonal Patel. Voters are eagerly anticipating June 4, the counting day, to see if Amit Shah from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure his seat once again.
General elections 2024: A weaker mandate to impel policy reset
The underwhelming election results reflect voters' focus on economic and livelihood issues over free-food distribution. The need for productive employment is becoming a dominant necessity in policy considerations.
Congress party 2024 election winner list: Check full data of INC winning candidates in Lok Sabha polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was ahead in both the Lok Sabha seats of Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, and Wayanad, Kerala. Gandhi held a substantial lead in Wayanad, with over a 100,000-vote margin, and in Rae Bareli, he was ahead by 51,000 votes, according to the Election Commission's data. His decision to contest from Rae Bareli was viewed as a continuation of his family's long-standing influence in the constituency, where his mother had represented the seat for twenty consecutive years from 2004 to 2024.
Ghaziabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Atul Garg vs Dolly Sharma, who is winning?
Ghaziabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: After an intense seven-phase Lok Sabha election, exit polls indicate a significant lead for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra. The NDA, including Shiv Sena Shinde and Ajit Pawar's NCP, is predicted to win between 22 and 41 seats, while the MVA is expected to secure between 23 and 25 seats. The election results, set to be announced on June 4, will have wider implications for Maharashtra politics.
Election Commission calls presser today before counting of votes
Earlier on Sunday, the Election Commission sought factual information and details from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for his public statement through a post on his social media handle alleging that calls had been made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 150 District Magistrates just days before the scheduled counting of votes (June 4).
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 62% voter participation recorded in final phase
In the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal led with a voter turnout of 69.89% till 5 pm, followed by Jharkhand at 67.95% and Himachal Pradesh at 66.56%. The overall turnout was 58.34%. Voting covered 57 constituencies across seven states and Chandigarh. Results will be announced on June 4.
President Droupadi Murmu dinner for outgoing cabinet on June 5th
The outgoing cabinet's farewell dinner will be hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan, one day after the Lok Sabha results for the 2024 general elections are announced. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha ends on June 16, and a new government will be established before then.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls Result Live Updates: NDA alliance to come out on top in UP, MP and Gujarat; to make big gains in Bengal
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections exit poll forecasts reveal BJP's potential gains in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with NDA alliance predicted to win over 350 seats. The showdown between NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc intensifies as both aim for victory.
UK General Election 2024: Is Boris Johnson making a comeback? Here's what we know so far
Former British PM Boris Johnson may make a come-back in the upcoming elections. He may campaign for the UK Conservatives who are counting on his popularity to swing the votes.
Lok Sabha Polls: Phase 7 turnout nears 60%; overall polling 1.25% lower than in 2019
Wrapping up the Lok Sabha election 2024 , 57 parliamentary seats cast their vote in the final round of the election on Saturday registering a near 59.50 % turnout vis a vis the 65.3% in 2019 for the same phase. The overall voter turnout for the 2024 general elections appears to be near 1.25 percentage points lower than the 2019 Lok Sabha polls when a record turnout was registered at 67.4%- the highest recorded Lok Sabha voter turnout in India so far.
Andhra Pradesh Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: NDA to win 21-25 seats, predicts ABP News-C Voter exit poll, with INDIA bloc set for a duck
Exit Polls 2024 Andhra Pradesh News Live: According to the Election Commission, 454 candidates contested for the 25 Lok Sabha seats and 2,387 did so in the Assembly polls. In the Telugu state, the Bharatiya Janata Party has allied with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and actor Pawan Kalyan's Janasena. Contesting against them are the Congress and the YSR Congress Party.
'Casteist, communal and corrupt INDI Alliance failed to strike', says PM Modi as exit polls predict huge win for NDA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDI Alliance for being casteist, communal, and corrupt. He expressed confidence in a record win for the NDA government amid exit polls predicting a huge victory in the general elections.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 voter turnout: 58.91% turnout recorded in phase 6 as of 7 pm
Phase 6 voter turnout: As of 7 PM, the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 58.91%, with West Bengal leading at 78.91% and Uttar Pradesh at the lowest with 43.95%. Voting started at 7 AM across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories and will continue until 6 PM. This phase covers eight seats in Bihar, 10 in Haryana, one in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with 889 candidates contesting.
Rishi Sunak's summer election brings hope to Britain's bruised financial sector
Executives in London's financial hub are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming UK elections on July 4, hoping for a government that prioritizes stability and supports the finance sector. Despite the likelihood of a Labour Party victory, which would mark a significant political shift, business leaders are relatively calm. Boris Johnson's past dismissals of financial concerns, particularly regarding Brexit, strained relations with the City, but recent efforts to mend ties have been noted.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6 on May 25: From Mehbooba Mufti to Maneka Gandhi and Khattar, top candidates and constituencies
Phase 6 will determine the fate of 889 candidates vying for victory across 58 constituencies spread across eight states and Union Territories. In addition to the national capital, polling will take place for 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats in Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand, and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir during this phase of the extensive seven-phase elections.
UK General Election 2024: Why will Labour Party's Jeremy Corbyn contest as an independent candidate? Details here
Jeremy Corbyn has announced his candidature as an independent candidate from Islington North. He has been contesting from this constituency for the past 40 years.
UK General Elections 2024:Date, main contenders, seats, eligibility, postal ballot, proxy vote, more
The ruling Conservative Party will go to polls under the command of Rishi Sunak, who has been severely criticized by some of his party members. It will face the center-left Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer is considered to be in the strongest position.
UK General Elections 2024: Key dates, main contenders, how to vote, all you need to know
The election manifestos of political parties will soon be released and this will mark a pivotal point in UK elections. Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will be at loggerheads for the UK PM hotseat that will see some amazing twists and turns during the campaign phase.
'Modi set to win easily, Indian elections not controversial,' says political scientist Ian Bremmer
India is one of the few large economies in the world where the outcome of the upcoming US election does not matter, and the relationship is likely to be strong and stable if either Trump or Biden wins. He said India "fundamentally mishandled" the controversy over the killing of a Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but was quick to add that the Indian government has "legitimate reasons" to be concerned about Sikh radicals in Canada and elsewhere.
UK General Elections 2024 Date: PM Rishi Sunak may go for July polls. What we know so far
UK General Elections 2024 date could be preponed to July as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected make a major announcement, as per reports by international news agencies and the UK media.
2024 Lok Sabha Phase 5 Elections May 20: Here's what's open and what's closed
The fifth stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is set for May 20, encompassing 49 constituencies across eight states and Union territories, with polling stations open from 7 am to 6 pm. This phase will see voters from several key constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh casting their ballots.
Rs 1.4 lakh-crore: The cost parties are paying to woo voters in the world's biggest election
In West Bengal though, it seems candidates across the board aren't ready to give up on the traditional campaign methods just yet with parties displaying an overt preference for a mix and match of tried-and-tested mass outreach methods with those of the digital age.
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