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Little hands at the liquor still: How children were reportedly made to work making and bottling liquor in a factory in MP
A major child labor racket exposed at a liquor distillery in Madhya Pradesh, where over 100 children aged 12-17 were rescued by authorities. The children were allegedly working up to 12 hours a day, handling hazardous chemicals. The company, Som Distilleries, faces accusations of violating child labor laws. Calls for compensation and justice for the victims. Authorities investigating allegations of complicity by officials. Shocking details emerge of burnt, infected hands and underage girls made to wear makeup. Company denies allegations.
Sidharth Malhotra fan loses Rs 50 lakh to scammers who claimed that he was being blackmailed by wife, Kiara Advani
A woman named Minoo Vasudeva was swindled out of Rs 50 lakhs by two individuals posing as administrators of a fan page dedicated to the 'Ek Villain' star. The fraudsters, identified as Aliza and Husna Parveen, falsely claimed that the actor's life was in danger. According to the victim, they alleged that the actor's wife and his 'Shershaah' co-star Kiara Advani were blackmailing him.
Keen contest on cards in bypolls to 10 Assembly seats in UP
The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh will be fiercely contested between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (SP and Congress). These elections, triggered by vacated assembly seats due to Lok Sabha wins and disqualifications, are crucial despite not affecting BJP’s majority. Both alliances are gearing up, with the INDIA bloc aiming to extend their recent Lok Sabha success. The outcomes will significantly impact political morale and strategies, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the state.
Bullish Wins & Bearish Losses: Here are the key contests and results of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
An election with surprising results as exit polls were inaccurate. Politicians, including established leaders, had unexpected victories and defeats.
Jharkhand: NDA leads in 9 seats, INDIA bloc in five
In Jharkhand, BJP leads in 8 Lok Sabha seats, AJSU Party in 1, Congress in 2, and JMM in 3. Congress's Kalicharan Munda is ahead of BJP's Arjun Munda in Khunti by 1.02 lakh votes. JMM's Joba Manjhi leads in Singhbhum by 77,599 votes over BJP's Geeta Kora.
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi urges young voters, women to show up in big numbers in final voting round
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today is the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As 57 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls, calling upon the voters to vote in large numbers. I hope young and women voters exercise their franchise in record numbers. Together, let's make our democracy more vibrant and participative."
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Last lap of the world's biggest election: India's poll marathon nears finish line
The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world's largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. According to the Election Commission of India, over 10.06 crore electors including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female and 3574 third gender electors are expected to exercise their franchise.
Lok Sabha Elections: Is the kaleen rolling out for Apna Dal's Anupriya didi in Mirzapur season 3?
Mirzapur, a district thrust into the limelight by a popular OTT series, faces a real-life political drama as Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal (Sonelal) seeks an unprecedented third term as Member of Parliament. Standing against her is Ramesh Chand Bind, a seasoned politician who switched allegiance from the BJP to the Samajwadi Party. This contest unfolds against a backdrop of significant local issues, including the struggles of the carpet industry, a severe water crisis, and complex caste dynamics. As Mirzapur's residents navigate these challenges, the election promises to be a defining moment for the district.
In Bhadohi, Trinamool Congress on unfamiliar terrain, reliant on legacy and caste
The Bhadohi Lok Sabha seat has been set aside by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) as part of the seat-sharing deal among the Opposition INDIA bloc constituents, bringing to the constituency political motifs from West Bengal. In an electoral battle in which Brahmin votes will be key, Lalitesh Pati Tripathi, great grandson of former UP chief minister Kamalapati Tripathi and a former UP Congress vice president and MLA, is contesting on an AITC ticket against the BJP's Vinod Bind.
Lok Sabha polls: Santhal Parganas, North Chotanagpur hold key in Jharkhand
Jharkhand's Santhal Parganas, North Chotanagpur, and Kolhan regions are key battlegrounds in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The state's eight seats in these regions will see significant contests, particularly with the SP-Congress alliance challenging the NDA's dominance. While the BJP won 11 seats in 2019, the opposition secured only three. The BJP aims to retain its hold, especially in areas like Rajmahal and Dumka, while the JMM and Congress seek to strengthen their presence. In Hazaribag, a high-profile constituency, the BJP has replaced sitting MP Jayant Sinha, reflecting a dynamic electoral landscape in Jharkhand.
BJP's first list of candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha Polls out; PM Modi to contest from Varanasi. Check full list here
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its initial list of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, featuring over 195 names. Notable figures include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 34 Union Ministers and Minister of States, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and two former Chief Ministers. The list includes 28 women, 27 SC, 57 OBC candidates, and 47 candidates below 50 years of age.
IPL 2024 Schedule: T20 event likely to start on this date. Here is latest update on dates and venue
IPL 2024 Dates and Venue: As per reports, BCCI plans to organise the much-awaited cricket carnival in India. The sporting event is scheduled to start on March 22. The IPL schedule is likely to fall close to the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held in April, May this year. The recently concluded auction for the IPL was held in Dubai.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: ED, CBI take centre stage as Opposition sizes up poll pitch
While opposition is getting ready to fight with their might, key Opposition members are likely to face the heat of central investigating agencies ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Top leaders of opposition such as Gandhi family, Lalu Prasad and his son Tejashwi Yadav, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, West Bengal CM's nephew Abhishek Banerjee are some of major names that will face the heat of investigating agencies
IPL Auction 2024 Highlights: Top newsmakers, big winners & losers
IPL Auction 2024 Highlights: Mitchell Starc of Australia shattered all IPL auction records, going for a mind-boggling Rs 24.75 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders after a long, fierce bidding war. Starc broke compatriot Pat Cummins' record, set earlier in the day, of Rs 20.5 crore.
Delhi Capitals Squad 2024: Full players list and purchases during auction
During Tuesday's auction, DC brought Harry Brook (Rs. 4 crore), Tristan Stubbs (Rs. 50 lakh), Ricky Bhui (Rs. 20 lakh), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 7.2 crore), Rasikh Dar (Rs. 20 lakh), Jhye Richardson (Rs. 5 crore), Sumit Kumar (Rs. 1 crore), Shai Hope (Rs. 75 lakh), Swastik Chhikara (Rs. 20 lakh).
Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha amid protests
The Lok Sabha has expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for "unethical conduct" and accepting illegal gratification. The move was endorsed by the Ethics Committee's recommendation, which found Moitra guilty of sharing her login credentials with a businessman and accepting illegal gratification. Opposition MPs opposed the move and walked out in protest.
IPL Retention Day: Check the full list of players released and retained by Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals has released 11 players from the team like Manish Pandey and Rilee Russow and retained players like David Warner, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, etc. The auction will take place in Dubai on 19th December.
INDIA bloc makes additional appointments in newly-formed panels for 2024 polls
The opposition bloc in India has made additional appointments to its committees in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The bloc formed a coordination-cum-election strategy committee and a campaign committee, which includes members from various parties. New names have been added to the campaign committee and the working groups for media, social media, and research.
Opposition focuses on Manipur; Treasury on government performance and viability of INDIA grouping
The debate on the no-confidence motion against the Indian government has begun in parliament, with opposition speakers focusing on the Manipur issue and the government using the opportunity to showcase its achievements. "Why did the PM not visit Manipur to date? Why did it take almost 80 days for him to finally speak on Manipur and that too just for 30 seconds? Why has the chief minister of Manipur not been sacked so far," said Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
Gangster Atiq Ahmed's convoy reaches Uttar Pradesh
When Ahmed, wearing a white turban, got down from the police van to attend nature's call, reporters asked him whether he was "afraid", to which he replied by saying "kahe ka dar" (what fear) before police personnel whisked him away.
Indian edtech PhysicsWallah embroiled in feud as teachers allege bribery, internal politics
PhysicsWallah, an Indian ed-tech company, faces a scandal as three of its teachers leave to start their own YouTube channel, alleging bribery and internal politics, potentially harming the company's reputation and future growth prospects.
Study finds corpus of Rs 65.4 lakh ideal for retirement, says ICICI Prudential Life
The study, which included over 1,100 individuals aged 45 to 75, with respondents including government, private sector employees and others found that individuals view retirement positively as a phase of maintenance, upgradation, and growth. Survey found that 11% of total income is channeled towards retirement-specific savings.
CBI raid on Sisodia exposes faultlines in opposition unity, Mehbooba Mufti says Congress joining 'BJP's propaganda'
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday slammed the Congress over its stance, saying that the party has been unable to rise above its interests as AAP is its formidable opponent.
LS debates 'spiralling prices' as govt, opposition reach truce
Congress member Manish Tewari accused the Modi government of making the life of ordinary people more difficult with 'spiraling prices, lack of jobs and poor state of governance and policy' which he alleged had destroyed the five pillars of the economy - savings, investment, production, consumption and employment.
Opposition protests govt's move to extend CBI, ED directors' tenures, terms it 'arbitrary'
The Opposition on Thursday protested the government's move to extend the tenures of the directors of CBI and the ED up to a maximum of five years from the present two years, alleging it was "arbitrary" and without any logic.
Chalo raises $40 million in Series C led by Lightrock, Filter Capital
With this fundraise, Chalo hopes to invest further in technology, deepen its presence in India, and expand to international cities.
BJP cites Manish Tewari mail to Facebook, he levels counter charges
On Thursday evening, BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya shared on his twitter handle an August 18, 2020 dated mail written by Tewari to Facebook in which he has raised concerns over the social media site’s handling of the hate-speech issue.
ET Back to Business: Blended-office version to redefine the workplace
What may emerge going ahead is a blended-office version, especially in technology-enabled sectors, where remote working can help save significant costs while enhancing productivity, according to the four-member panel at the ET Back to Business Dialogues.
MP government appointed Sushma Swaraj's husband, daughter as advocates: RTI
The state BJP has denied any wrongdoing and said the appointments were done on the basis of merits even as Congress hit out at CM Chouhan.
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