2024 Lok Sabha Elections

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Polling officials collect EVMs and other election material at a distribution centre ahead of the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha elections, in Moradabad, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Indranil Banerjie | India’s economic future at stake as nation votes

As India's massive electoral exercise unfolds, the country's economic trajectory takes center stage in the battle for leadership.

21 Apr 2024 12:12 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, at Gajraula in Amroha, Friday, April 19, 2024. (PTI Photo)

‘Aatank’ Supplier Does Not Have ‘Aata’, says Modi

The PM pledged to realise the aspirations of social reformers like Jyotiba Phule, B.R. Ambedkar, and Chaudhary Charan Singh

20 Apr 2024 1:51 AM

Women show their identity cards and voting slips as they stand in a queue to cast their vote during the first round of polling of India's national election in Bishnupur constituency on the outskirts of Imphal, Manipur, India, Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP)

62.37% Indian voters cast vote in Phase 1 of LS polls

Tripura records highest 79.9%, Bihar 47.49%

20 Apr 2024 1:39 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during an election rally ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Kolar district. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | INDIA bloc leaders need to stop targeting each other

Opposition Parties in INDIA Bloc Highlight Misuse of Enforcement Agencies, Rahul Gandhi's Statement Sparks Controversy

19 Apr 2024 11:40 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Mohan Guruswamy | Elections 2024: Modi up a steep & slippery slope?

Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.

19 Apr 2024 1:14 AM

Indians Head to the Polls: High Stakes and United Fronts in 18th Lok Sabha Election. (Image: ANI)

AA Edit | As voting begins today, EC needs to keep tight vigil

NDA and INDIA bloc face off in a pivotal election marked by Hindutva rhetoric and united opposition alliances.

19 Apr 2024 1:02 AM

Armed with the potent arsenal of Lord Ram, Sanatan Dharma, the Citizenship Amendment Act and the unyielding promise of “Modi’s guarantees”, the BJP aims to unsettle its main rival, the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. With rising unemployment, inflation, communal tension, caste census and the farmers’ agitation emerging as the frontline battlegrounds, the I.N.D.I.A. bloc is all set to engage its adversaries head-on. (PTI FIle)

102 LS Seats in 21 States Vote Today

All eyes are on Tamil Nadu where the BJP is desperate to open its account

19 Apr 2024 12:53 AM

The top court underscored the importance of voter satisfaction and trust in the electoral system and told petitioners, who sought its direction to go back to using ballot papers, not to suspect the efficacy of the EVMs.

SC reserves verdict, says don’t doubt EVMs

Poll panel informed the top court that allegations of EVMs showing one extra vote during a mock poll in Kasaragod (Kerala) were false

19 Apr 2024 12:46 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav during a joint press conference, ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in Ghaziabad, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

BJP will be limited to 150 seats: Rahul

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul claimed the electoral bonds scheme was the “biggest extortion scheme”

18 Apr 2024 12:26 AM

The ECI said the crackdown will continue to be strict and non-stop.

ECI seized Rs 100 cr daily since March 1, Rs 4,650 cr seized so far

In comparison, the total seizure was Rs 3,475 crore during the entire Lok Sabha election campaign 2019

16 Apr 2024 2:16 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with students during a visit to the Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo)

Our freedom is not to be slaves of RSS: Rahul

Rahul said if the Congress came to power at the Centre, the development of Nilambur railway station would become a reality

16 Apr 2024 1:50 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, at Ambasamudram, in Tirunelveli district, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

TN will create history in LS polls: PM Modi

Earlier on Monday, while campaigning in Kerala, Modi tore into ruling CPM, accusing the Marxists of “embezzling crores of rupees”

16 Apr 2024 1:42 AM

In guiding India through this second wave, Mr Modi flew by the seat of his pants. (PTI File Image)

Aakar Patel| We can’t forget how govt failed to tackle Covid’s 2021 2nd wave

An examination of the events leading up to and during India's devastating second wave of COVID-19.

16 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, at Ambasamudram, in Tirunelveli district, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

Shikha Mukerjee | Poll promises vs delivery amid rise in polarisation

As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections loom, the political landscape is rife with tension and uncertainty.

16 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being garlanded by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Santosh Pandey candidate of Rajnandgaon, during a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Khairagarh district, Sunday, April,14, 2024. (PTI Photo )

ONOE, Naxalism eradication in Modi’s 3rd term as PM, says Amit Shah

Home minister says BJP never allow reservation to end: Amit Shah

15 Apr 2024 12:48 AM

PM Modi offers garland to Brahmashree Narayana Guru. (Image by Arrangement)

PM Modi's Mangaluru Roadshow Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit rallies BJP supporters in coastal Karnataka

15 Apr 2024 12:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP National President JP Nadda release the party's election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Lok Sabha polls, at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | BJP manifesto lists solid successes, ambitious plans

Prime Minister Modi holds himself accountable in the 76-page manifesto, outlining achievements and future plans.

15 Apr 2024 12:07 AM

Anita Katyal | Madhav says no vacancy at top; Vadra’s curious pitch for Amethi

ntrigue and Speculation Surrounding Potential Congress Candidates and Leadership Dynamics

14 Apr 2024 12:06 AM

BJP supporters wear masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Noida, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Pavan K. Varma | Post Ayodhya euphoria, will govt be called to account?

The over-reliance on Prime Minister Modi in the campaign raises questions about the party's leadership dynamics.

14 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

The changing landscape of India's foreign relations becomes a key theme in the 2024 election campaign. — Representational Image/AFP

AA Edit | Is there a slight thaw in Delhi-Beijing ties?

A shift in focus from past confrontations with Pakistan to current tensions with China marks the political discourse.

13 Apr 2024 12:51 AM

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