The exit polls released on June 1 have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi may return for a third consecutive term with a thumping majority. As per NDTV Data Centre's poll of polls, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is …...Read More
Battleground States
20 Dead Due To Heatstroke In Odisha In 3 Days
Representational Image Twenty people died due to heatstroke in Odisha over the last three days as the state was reeling under intense heatwave conditions, an official statement said. Since Friday, a total of 99 suspected sunstroke deaths were reported by different districts. After post-mortem and inquiry, 20 were confirmed as …...Read More
Did Surat Election Violate Supreme Court's NOTA Verdict? Poll Body Replies
CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed the media ahead of the counting day tomorrow The Election Commission can intervene if a candidate is pressured into withdrawing nomination, but not when it's consensual, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today. He was replying to a question on the poll body's decision to announce …...Read More
"Goosebumps", "Nerves", "Elation": First Reactions From First-Time MPs
280 new MPs will take oath in the 18th Lok Sabha. The 18th Lok Sabha convened today, where 280 first-time MPs are set to take oath. The momentous occasion elicited a medley of reactions from them -- goosebumps to nervousness and everything in between. NDTV spoke to six new MPs. …...Read More
Akasa Air's Delhi-Mumbai Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad After "Security Alert"
The flight landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport No-frills carrier Akasa Air on Monday said its Mumbai-bound flight from Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after it received a "security alert". The captain of the flight followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International …...Read More
Fire Breaks Out In 4 Coaches Of Taj Express In Delhi
Four coaches of the Taj Express train caught fire in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar on Monday, officials said. "We received a call at 4.24 pm regarding the fire in four coaches of the Taj Express train. Eight fire tenders were pressed into service and efforts to douse the blaze are …...Read More
Poll Body Violated Rule By Relaxing Postal Ballot Norms In Andhra: YSR Congress
"Chandrababu trying to manage systems is not new," Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said (File) The Election Commission of India is following one rule in Andhra Pradesh and another rule in the rest of the country about the validity of the postal ballots, said YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday. YSRCP General …...Read More
Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange To D Fadnavis
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday accused Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of supporting his cabinet colleague and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal's demand for nullifying the Kunbi evidence in Maharashtra. Addressing a rally in Nanded, Jarange indicated that candidates of the ruling Mahayuti will be defeated in all 288 …...Read More
Adani One, ICICI Launch Credit Cards With Airport-Linked Benefits
The partnership is Adani Group's maiden venture into the financial sector. Adani One and ICICI Bank today launched India's first co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with Visa. Available in two variants - Adani One ICICI Bank Signature Credit Card and Adani One ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card …...Read More
86-Year-Old Woman, Son Die, 1 Injured As Mud Wall Collapses In UP
A 86-year-old woman and her son died and a boy was severely wounded when a mud wall collapsed on them here on Friday, police said. The incident happened in the Ajuwa locality under the Saini Police Station's jurisdiction. Saini Station House Officer Brijesh Karwaria said Sharif, 56, was sleeping in …...Read More
