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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felt emotional when talking about his late mother, Heeraben Modi, who passed away in 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Prime Minister is participating in the current Lok Sabha elections without his mother for the first time since 2002. He used to visit her before submitting nominations or after winning elections.

The May 7th Google Doodle commemorates the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 held on Tuesday. Instead of the traditional «Google» logo, the doodle showcases an uplifted index finger adorned with indelible ink, capturing the significance of Indian elections. The doodle will be visible only to people living across India as the nation enters Phase 3 of Lok Sabha Polls.

PM Modi said that their active involvement would enhance the vibrancy of the electoral process. The PM shared this message on X in multiple languages, including Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi. «Urging all those who are voting in today's phase to vote in record numbers. Their active participation will certainly make the elections more vibrant,» Modi said in a post on X.

Voting is currently taking place in 93 Lok Sabha constituencies for the third phase of the general elections. The polling is occurring in 12 states and Union territories, with more than 1,300 candidates, including approximately 120 women, participating in the election. In the third phase, there are a total of 17.24 crore eligible voters who will cast their votes at 1.85 lakh polling stations.