PM Modi conducted a roadshow in Puri, Odisha, on Monday morning, accompanied by BJP candidate Sambit Patra. Patra, who was defeated in the 2019 election by Pinaki Mishra of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), is running again this year, facing off against Congress' Jaya Narayan Patnayak and BJD's Arup Patnaik. The event drew large crowds of BJP supporters, who lined the route and gathered on terraces.

Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Khowai district, Tripura for entering Indian territory without valid travel document. They sneaked in at Ashrambari and were detained while heading to Santirbazar.

Google celebrated India's democratic franchise with a Doodle for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, featuring a voting symbol. The gesture emphasizes public participation. The fifth phase covers 49 constituencies across multiple states and union territories, with high-profile candidates. Google Doodles highlight significant cultural moments and historical milestones.

The Election Commission removed a BSF jawan from poll duty in Uluberia constituency after a woman filed a molestation complaint at Uluberia Police Station. Tight security was in place for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal, where voting commenced across seven parliamentary constituencies.

Tourists in Himachal Pradesh disappointed by heatwave, with rising temperatures in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Shimla districts. Severe heatwave expected. Indian Meteorological Centre forecasts 2-3 degree rise in maximum temperatures. Shimla at 29.5 degrees celsius, Dharamshala at 35.1 degrees celsius.

Centre criticizes Karnataka govt for a notification under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, demanding return of wildlife articles, termed 'bad in law.' Rollback ordered. Karnataka issued the notification after amending the Act, following a participant's arrest for possessing tiger claws in 2023 from a Kannada TV reality show. Illegal wildlife artifacts must be surrendered within 30 days.

Karnataka HC grants divorce to a man, setting aside a family court judgment in Mysuru. The husband, accused of cruelty, filed a fresh petition after an earlier withdrawal. The wife's police complaint alleged financial demands and infidelity.

The BJP's 'Operation Jhadoo' confronts AAP with arrests and bank account freezing, amid allegations of a liquor scam and 'Khalistani terrorist' remarks by PM Modi, as Kejriwal prepares for the Punjab Assembly elections, showcasing AAP's resilience and commitment to public service.

A study in India shows that most child deaths occur in the early neonatal and post-neonatal periods, with decreasing mortality rates. It highlights challenges in meeting UN SDG targets and the role of researchers in assessing progress.

Libaru Korram, abducted by Maoists at 16, clears Class 10 exam and inspires others to return to education. He aims to help his wife clear Class 10 and continue his own education.

Manisha, from the Thorat family in Maharashtra's Beed district, marries at 18, a departure from her sisters' early weddings. 'Gate-cane' weddings in the sugarcane industry, known as 'koyta padhhati', fuel child marriages. Reetika Subramanian's research at the University of Cambridge explores the impact of 'gate-cane weddings' on young girls.

The Faizabad Lok Sabha elections on May 20 will see candidates from Bharatiya Janata Party, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Indian National Congress, and more in a high-stakes battle for victory.

The Election Commission's announcement intensifies the high-stakes battle in Kaiserganj for the 2024 Kaiserganj Lok Sabha Constituency. Prominent contenders include Karan Bhushan Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Bharat Ram Mishra from the Samajwadi Party. Brijbhusan Sharan Singh emerged victorious in the 2019 elections with a significant margin.

The Election Commission's announcement in Gonda sets the stage for a high-stakes battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Kirti Vardhan Singh from BJP faces off against Shreya Verma of the Samajwadi Party. In 2019, Kirti Vardhan Singh secured victory with 508,190 votes, defeating Vinod Kumar Alias Pandit Singh.

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah's 'Sher-e-Kashmir' legacy shapes the intense election narrative in Baramulla, with references to unity, secularism, and political rivalries. The upcoming electoral showdown involves the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, and a monograph highlighting Abdullah's historical contributions.

Swati Maliwal, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, expressed her disappointment with her party colleagues on Sunday. She criticized them for their change in stance, pointing out that they had previously advocated for justice in the Nirbhaya case but are now backing the individual accused of assaulting her. She implied that Sisodia's presence might have made a difference in her situation.

Delhi CM Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'Operation Jhaadu' to dismantle AAP, targeting leaders and freezing bank accounts. Questions raised on BJP's plans, money whereabouts, and scam verification.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained a stronghold in Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency since 1991, with leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Rajnath Singh winning. Rajnath Singh secured a significant victory margin against Ravidas Mehrotra, Sarwar Malik, and candidates from the INDIA bloc on May 20, 2019.