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Hydrogen fuel of future, vehicles will run on 100% ethanol in coming years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari champions hydrogen as the future fuel, promoting green fuels in India. He envisions ethanol-based vehicles dominating the market, leading to job creation in agriculture. Supporting BJP's Giriraj Singh, he emphasizes infrastructure development for PM Modi's economic goals.
BJP paying money to buy votes: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of buying votes with amounts ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000, labeling BJP leaders as former CPI(M) 'harmads'. She urged voters to avoid BJP to prevent a reign of terror, emphasizing the need to alter the power equation in Delhi. Banerjee criticized BJP for defaming Bengal and alleged job snatching.
Why NDA silent over demand for official language status to Bhojpuri, asks CPI(ML) Liberation
CPI (ML) Liberation candidates from Arrah and Karakat Lok Sabha seats and party workers in other parliamentary constituencies are raising the demand during the poll campaign, he said. Its Dumron MLA Ajit Kumar Singh said the party demands immediate inclusion of Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution so that it gets official language status.
PM Modi 'cheated' Andhra Pradesh for 10 years, 'ineligible' to enter state: Y S Sharmila
Displaying a radio, the APCC chief said she is sending it as a gift to the PM to listen to the 'Mann ki Baat' of the Telugu people from the state. Referring to the recent regular visits of the PM, Sharmila claimed that he is coming because of the polls but not for developing the state.
AI Express flight cancellations: Cong, CPI seek Aviation Ministry intervention
Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan wrote to Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia highlighting the plight of the passengers and seeking his urgent intervention to ensure alternative travel arrangements for those affected.
Union Power Minister R K Singh owns movable, immovable assets worth Rs 10.49 crore
Union Power Minister R K Singh, seeking re-election from Arrah Lok Sabha seat, declared movable and immovable assets worth Rs 10.49 crore in his affidavit. His wife's assets amount to Rs 1.83 crore. Singh's nomination for the election was filed on Tuesday. In the affidavit, he disclosed his movable assets at Rs 96.13 lakh and immovable assets at Rs 9.53 crore, while his wife's movable assets stand at Rs 43 lakh and immovable assets at Rs 1.40 crore.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: 81.71 percent voter turnout recorded in 4 seats in Assam
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Polling in all the three phases in Assam was peaceful with no repoll held in the first two phases and none announced so far for the third. Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 86.80 per cent, followed by Barpeta with 81.02 per cent, Kokrajhar with 80.44 per cent and Guwahati the lowest at 75.67 per cent.
YSR's recorded voice stars in Sharmila's Kadapa campaign
In the high-stakes Kadapa parliamentary race, Congress leader Y S Sharmila Reddy is rallying voters, invoking her father's legacy, the iconic Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. Campaigning amidst cheers and recorded voices of her late father, Sharmila accuses her cousin, Avinash Reddy, of murder, contrasting herself as the true heir to YSR's ideals. With a focus on women voters and strategic jabs at her brother and BJP ties, Sharmila aims to reclaim Kadapa's Congress stronghold, leveraging her father's enduring appeal in the May 13 polls.
Rift among INDIA bloc partners triggers three-cornered intense contests across Bengal
The rift between the Congress-Left combine and the TMC, fighting separately, has intensified as the final five phases of polls draw closer. Local issues such as corruption allegations, the cancellation of School Service Commission (SSC) jobs, incidents in Sandeshkhali, and implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are altering election dynamics in West Bengal. The Left-Congress alliance is fast gaining traction in several seats, turning the polls into a three-cornered contest in at least 18-20 LS segments.
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.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar files nomination from North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar filed his nomination from the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, where he will face BJP's two-time MP Manoj Tiwari. Kumar, a former student leader, previously contested the 2019 general election as a CPI candidate from Begusarai in Bihar. Meanwhile, Congress's Udit Raj and Jai Prakash Agarwal filed nominations for the Northwest Delhi and Chandni Chowk seats respectively.
'Injustice to voters of Wayanad': CPI's Annie Raja on Rahul Gandhi's Raebareli candidature
Rahul Gandhi filed Raebareli nomination, criticized for not informing Wayanad voters of contesting from another seat. Seeking re-election from Wayanad, Congress named Kishori Lal Sharma from its stronghold.
Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan dies after prolonged cancer battle
Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan was being treated at a hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital, she said, adding that he will be cremated in the afternoon. Anjaan began his political career at the Lucknow University Students Union (LUSU) in 1977.
I have broken the TMC-BJP binary in Bengal: Naseeruddin Shah’s niece Saira Halim
Saira Shah Halim, the niece of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, is confident of repeating the 2022 performance in the Lok Sabha. Halim, who revived the CPI(M)'s fortunes in the Ballygunge Assembly seat in West Bengal, believes that the TMC-BJP binary can be broken. TMC is facing massive anti-incumbency due to various scams, with nearly 26,000 teachers losing their jobs and the former education minister in jail. Halim says the Left is focusing on core people's issues, such as education, jobs, sanitation, air index, water, and illegal construction.
LS polls: Opposition parties question EC's delay in making public final voting figures of phases 1, 2
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said it is essential for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to be timely and transparent about all election-related data, and it should come out with the figures and make them public. "For the first time, even 11 days after the first phase of the polls and four days after the second phase, the final voter turnout has not been published by the ECI. In the past, ECI used to publish the final voter turnout immediately after voting or within 24 hours. Only approximate polling figures are available on ECI's website. What accounts for this delay," he asked in a post on X.
Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxals surrender in Bijapur district
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, 16 Naxals surrendered, including Arun Kadti and Ramesh Hemla, with bounties totaling Rs 13 lakh on their heads. Kadti was involved in an attack on security forces in Sukma in 2024, while Hemla was a high-ranking Naxal leader with numerous warrants pending against him. They were given immediate assistance and will be provided with rehabilitation facilities. Additionally, in a separate encounter, ten Naxals were killed on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts, continuing the crackdown on Left Wing Extremism in the region.
CPI(M) defends Jayarajan, says nothing wrong in meeting leaders from opposition parties
The CPI(M) in Kerala defended E P Jayarajan's meeting with Prakash Javadekar, stating that it's common for leaders to meet counterparts from other parties. However, they directed Jayarajan to end his relationship with individuals like T G Nandakumar, who allegedly facilitated the meeting. The party accused some of spreading lies and stated their support for Jayarajan in taking legal action. The controversy arose after BJP's Shobha Surendran claimed Jayarajan expressed interest in joining BJP, which he denied, calling her claims baseless. Jayarajan downplayed the meeting, saying it wasn't political and hence didn't inform his party.
Congress, CPI(M) helping BJP in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee condemns Congress-CPI(M) for supporting BJP in Bengal, vows TMC's solo fight. Criticizes Modi, mentions SSC recruitment issue, and TMC's role in INDIA alliance. Alleges collusion on teaching job matters.
LDF slams BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar for not casting vote
Senior CPI(M) leader and General Education Minister V Sivankutty said Chandrasekhar was a person who was capable of going to his respective place, where he has the vote, by a helicopter and return here.
Congress accuses CPI(M) of hijacking poll machinery to bring down polling percentage
Congress alleges CPI(M) caused voter harassment, EVM glitches in Kerala elections. Turnout dropped to 70.22% from 77.84% in 2019. UDF strong booths affected. Anti-incumbency sentiment present. Legal action planned.
Pathanamthitta: A battle of Antony Vs Antony Vs Isaac in electoral maze
In Kerala's Pathanamthitta constituency, known for Sabarimala, a three-way battle unfolds among prominent Christian candidates. Congress' Anto Antony seeks a fourth win, facing BJP's Anil K Antony, who switched from Congress, and LDF's Thomas Issac, aiming to convert assembly dominance to a Parliament seat. Congress highlights ousting Modi, while LDF emphasizes anti-BJP stance. Anil K Antony aims to build on BJP's 2019 votes. The election is seen as a test of Congress-LDF-BJP dynamics in the region.
Intense battle in Kannur as Congress, CPI(M), and BJP vie for dominance
Intense battle in Kannur as Congress, CPI(M), and BJP compete for victory. UDF aims to replace BJP with strong minority support. Sudhakaran confident about retaining the seat amidst fierce electoral competition and strategic moves.
Lok Sabha Elections: Rajnath Singh seeks Congress stand on CPI(M) manifesto promise to dismantle nukes
Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh criticised the CPI(M) for pledging to dismantle nuclear weapons in its manifesto, accusing them and Congress of weakening India. He highlighted the importance of India's nuclear program for national security and criticized the opposition's stance on issues like the Ram Temple and Lord Ram.
CPI(M), Congress unite against Doordarshan's decision to air 'The Kerala Story', seek ECI intervention
The Congress in Kerala has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Doordarshan's decision to air the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', accusing it of attempting to divide society on religious lines to benefit the ruling BJP. The ruling CPI(M) and opposition Congress have strongly protested the broadcast scheduled for April 5. The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) plans a protest march, while the Leader of the Opposition condemns the film as malicious propaganda by the Sangh Parivar to divide the country.
CPI-M’s Jitendra Chaudhury recognised as Leader of Opposition in Tripura
Chaudhury, a former minister and former Lok Sabha member, said that inside and outside the assembly he would highlight the issues and interest of the common people.
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