Seventy-five international delegates from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of 23 countries are visiting India to observe the country's national elections, as announced by the Election Commission. The program, starting on May 4, aims to familiarize the visitors with India's electoral system and best practices. The program will conclude on May 9, 2024.

CEC Kumar ensured immediate Rs 15.3 lakh ex-gratia payment to Sukumal Jyoti Borah's family in Assam, who tragically passed away after falling ill during election duty in Kaziranga parliamentary constituency.

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP leaders shielded mass rapist Prajwal Revanna, with Modi campaigning for him and aiding his escape. Urges Karnataka CM to support victims in SIT probe against Revanna's sexual assaults.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the previous Congress administrations for their perceived feeble approach towards Pakistan, denouncing it as ineffective in addressing terrorism concerns. He emphasized that preceding governments opted for what he termed as «love letters» to Pakistan in pursuit of peace, but instead received a surge in terrorist activities in return. PM Modi underscored a notable change in India's posture following the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the influence of the electorate.

On Saturday, the government lifted the prohibition on onion exports, providing significant relief to traders in Maharashtra. This decision coincides with the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha election, particularly in the onion-producing regions of Maharashtra. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified a Minimum Export Price (MEP) for onions at $550 per tonne in a notification.

On Saturday, the government lifted the prohibition on onion exports, providing significant relief to traders in Maharashtra. This decision coincides with the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha election, particularly in the onion-producing regions of Maharashtra. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified a Minimum Export Price (MEP) for onions at $550 per tonne in a notification.

Korba, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, has a history of close contests between BJP and Congress. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant won in 2019. The 2024 election will feature Saroj Pandey and Jyotsna Mahant as key contenders.

A helicopter crash in Mahad took Sushma Andhare to Baramati for a poll meeting. Pilot and assistant are safe. Andhare witnessed the crash at Bashirbhai Chinchkar ground, Raigad district, during the flight from Pune.

Allegations against Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose of molesting a Raj Bhavan employee led to a Kolkata Police inquiry and a statement banning police entry by the governor, who denied the accusations.

Santrupt Misra, ex-HR head of Aditya Birla, contests Lok Sabha from Cuttack with Rs 461 crore assets. Joined BJD post-retirement. ITRs: Rs 76.23 crore income, Bank deposits: Rs 4 crore. Movable assets: Rs 408 crore. Owns luxury cars.

RCMP arrests hit squad members after surveillance. Trudeau's remarks criticized for encouraging violence, impacting India-Canada relations. Jaiswal in New Delhi condemns comments.

Indian Navy has issued a tender to Indian shipyards Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and Larsen and Toubro for building six submarines in partnership with foreign vendors. The trials began in March this year when a team of Indian Navy visited Kiel in Germany to look at the Air Independent Propulsion system of the German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems at a German Navy facility, defence industry officials told ANI.

The Reserve Bank's draft rules propose stricter lending rules for projects under implementation, including higher provisioning during construction and operational phases. Lenders must adhere to specific conditions for reducing provisions, maintain electronic project data, and implement necessary systems within a specified timeline.

Election Commission warns against misusing surveys for voter details, potentially creating quid-pro-quo arrangements for post-election benefits. Caution against inducement for voting a certain way during General Elections 2024. Instructs District Election Officers to act within statutory provisions.

In a flurry of political reactions, Rahul Gandhi's shift to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi sparked controversy. Prime Minister Modi mocked his decision, accusing him of fear and flight. Congress defended the move, calling it strategic. BJP leaders criticized Gandhi's moves, while Smriti Irani claimed he didn't belong in Rae Bareli. The absence of the Gandhi family in Amethi was seen as symbolic of Congress's defeat.

Supreme Court to possibly hear Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea regarding Delhi elections on May 7, with the central agency possibly denying bail. Emphasis on liberty importance, ED alleging kickbacks, Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.

PM Modi criticizes TMC for mistreating Hindus, corruption, and appeasement in Bengal. He addresses various issues including Sandeshkhali apathy, CBI ammunition seizure, School Service Commission scam, and Calcutta High Court ruling on State Level Selection Test-2016.

FCI struggles with surplus rice stock of 534 lakh tonnes, affecting procurement decisions. Govt must address surplus liquidation and distribution challenges to meet annual rice requirements for PMGKAY beneficiaries.

The Congress party ended the speculation surrounding their candidates for the Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The party announced Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. As part of their seat-sharing agreement with the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Congress is contesting a total of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Congress on Friday declared its candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi has been fielded from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. Kishori Lal Sharma will be in the fray against BJP's Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP on Thursday had declared Dinesh Pratap Singh as its nominee for Rae Bareli, a constituency where he previously faced off against Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was defeated by a margin of nearly 1.6 lakh votes. He, however, received a total of 38 percent votes, the highest number of votes among all BJP candidates in the history of Rae Bareli.

Centre informs Supreme Court of lack of control over CBI, opposing West Bengal's Article 131 suit on CBI probes. Legal battle continues with Tushar Mehta and Kapil Sibal presenting arguments.

The Election Commission on Thursday instructed all political parties, their members, and agents to cease enrolling or registering voters for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes under the guise of surveys. This action was taken before the third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 7. Taking note of several instances of parties seeking details of voters, EC said it has taken a “serious view of this corrupt practice of bribery” under Representation of the People Act.

BJP has convinced the controversial current representative in Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, to step aside in favor of his younger son, Karan, while also nominating UP minister Dinesh Pratap Singh again from the Nehru-Gandhi family stronghold of Rae Bareli. BJP has taken action against Brij Bhushan in order to address the criticism that it was lenient towards the six-time MP.

Gladney Xavier killed, dubbed Goldy in online frenzy. Police deny Goldy Brar link. Memes circulate with Sidhu Moose Wala. Fresno incidents spark false death rumor.