Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raking up Election Commission's «inordinate delay» in releasing polling data collated from first two phases of Lok Sabha elections and questioning the increase in turnout in the data updated later has surprised officials and election experts. EC sources and former officials in the poll panel said they «were surprised» to learn about the veteran leader's letter raising questions, considering that all who have contested polls are «well aware» of the process and how the details of vote cast is recorded.

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday claimed that 25,000 pen drives with videos purportedly showing women being sexually abused, allegedly by his nephew Prajwal Revanna, were distributed with the help of police officers. He accused deputy CM and Congress president DK Shivakumar of orchestrating it. Kumaraswamy said he was not defending Prajwal and believed in letting the law take its course.

Former Congress functionary Radhika Khera, who quit the party last Sunday alleging she was tortured by her colleagues after visiting Ram temple, and actor Shekhar Suman joined BJP Tuesday. Khera, former national coordinator of Congress' media department, resigned from the party's membership Sunday, days after her altercation with another functionary at the party's Chhattisgarh office.

​ Dictating the order in open court much after the end of business hours at 4pm, the bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said, «The court cannot be unmindful of the impact of setting aside of a large complement of assistant teachers recruited for teaching Class 9-10 and 11-12 students, which would be the consequence if the impugned judgment of HC stands.»

Polling booth in Char Imli locality, where senior bureaucrats and ministers reside, has traditionally been a VIP polling booth in Bhopal. This time it was no different and the distinction where the crème de la crème vote was evident from the gifts offered to voters in lucky draw to boost voter turnout by the district administration. Balloons were put at different points outside the Char Imli booth to make the voting day look like a festival of democracy, a tent was also put up outside the booth to allow voters wait for their turn.

Orissa high court has granted bail to an accused in a Pocso suicide-abetment case on the condition that he plants 200 trees, reports Lalmohan Patnaik. Allowing the relief on Monday, Justice SK Panigrahi asked the accused to plant trees like mango and tamarind in his village in Kalahandi. “(He) shall start planting as soon as the (rains) approach and maintain those plants. The district nursery shall supply the plants,” Justice Panigrahi said.

The Chhattisgarh HC has rejected a man’s appeal for custody of a child born from alive-in relationship, while emphasising the complexities of personal laws and interfaith marriages.A division bench comprising Justice Goutam Bhaduri and Justice Sanjay S Agrawal observed that the concept of a live-in relationship… “continues as a stigma in Indian culture as it goes against traditional Indian beliefs”.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his defence minister Harjit Singh Sajjan were not allowed to land in Amritsar in Feb 2018 until they had agreed to meet the then Punjab CM, Capt Amarinder Singh, according to a report in Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper, on Tuesday. The newspaper's report comes within days of the arrest of three Punjabi youths in connection with the murder of pro-Khalistan separatist and chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) Hardeep Singh Nijjar (45), designated a terrorist by India.

Lal was arrested on Tuesday and his help was taken in custody at 2 am when both «refused to cooperate» in disclosing the source of the huge cash recovered from their premises during searches on Monday. ED's submissions were made in its remand note against the accused before a special court in Ranchi when the two were produced Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh's final Lok Sabha polls saw 67% voter turnout. Tragedies, EVM glitches, and high candidate count marked the election. The state anticipates improved performance from BJP and Congress.

CBI arrested two in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, for human trafficking to Russia-Ukraine war zone. FIR lists 17 visa consultancy companies. Indian youths promised jobs, then passports confiscated, pushed into war zone.

Bipasa missing in Bihar polls. Unemployment, health, education crucial. Bijli-Pani-Sadak issues resolved. Nitish Kumar-led NDA/Grand Alliance improved road, water, power access. Voters emphasize jobs, healthcare, education. 60% voters in 2021 polls.

Supreme Court criticizes IMA President's remarks on Patanjali ads. Asokan expresses displeasure over court's criticism of the association and private doctors' practices, leading to a confrontational exchange during the court proceedings.

The Election Commission of India directed X (previously known as Twitter) to remove a cartoon video shared by the Karnataka BJP, deeming it violative of legal regulations. The letter stated an FIR had been filed and urged compliance with previous directives. X was instructed to take down the post promptly, citing legal frameworks.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi for favoring industrialists over tribals, promising financial support for poor women. He advocates for tribal empowerment, pledges apprenticeships, and vows to address poverty and injustice through the INDIA bloc.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir are heavily influenced by the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019. The BJP, aiming for 370 seats, has made it a central issue while refraining from contesting in Kashmir. Regional parties oppose the move, forming alliances like the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) and the INDIA bloc.

Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed the scarcity of public jobs and the importance of maintaining public faith in the system. «The public job is so scarce.... Nothing remains if the faith of the public goes. This is systemic fraud. Public jobs are extremely scarce today and are looked at for social mobility. What remains in the system if their appointments are also maligned? People will lose faith, how do you countenance this?» he asked the state government's lawyers.

Delhi court extends Kavitha's custody in money laundering case. Rouse avenue court denies bail citing tampering risks. Judge Baweja dismisses relief applications. ED uncovers Rs 100 crore kickbacks from 'South Group,' implicating Kavitha.

Union home minister Amit Shah exercised his franchise at a polling booth in Ahmedabad within the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat. He urged voters to choose a steadfast government dedicated to advancing the nation's prosperity. As the BJP candidate vying to retain the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, Shah greeted supporters, engaged with them, and graciously signed autographs.

Former Congress spokesperson Radhika Khera and actor Shekhar Suman joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. They joined in the presence of party leader Vinod Tawde at the party's Delhi headquarters. Radhika Khera joined the Bharatiya Janata Party one day after making shocking accusations against the Congress. Khera shared on her decision to step down from the party's main membership on Sunday.