In Arunachal Pradesh, anticipation builds as residents await the state election results on Sunday. The BJP, already securing 10 seats unopposed in the 60-member assembly, has an early advantage. The opposition, particularly Congress, is weakened by internal divisions and defections, with many members joining BJP for party tickets. This strategy has bolstered BJP's support base and voter appeal.
The Election Commission has instructed Maharashtra's chief electoral officer to address a complaint by Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray. Thackeray held a press conference on May 20, the day of polling in Mumbai, alleging the Election Commission favored BJP and criticizing the slow voting pace in areas supporting his party.
Jammu's Reasi district bans sale, possession, and consumption of tobacco products in Katra town, the base camp of Vaishno Devi cave shrine.
UCSL, a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, secures orders to build three 70 T Bollard Pull ASD Tugs for Ocean Sparkle Limited, an Adani Harbor Services Limited company.
Congress claims exit polls orchestrated by PM Modi, predicts different results. Exit polls suggest Modi to retain power for third term with BJP-led NDA winning big majority.
Polling for the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi was held on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 58.69% was recorded in the national capital. Among the seven constituencies, North East Delhi recorded the highest turnout at 62.89%, while New Delhi had the lowest at 55.43%.
Air India apologizes for a 30-hour delay of Delhi-San Francisco flight, offering $350 travel voucher to affected passengers.
The BJP, which spearheaded an aggressive campaign against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, has extended its gains in the state with the exit polls predicting huge gains for the party in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Two exit polls, Matrize and Jan Ki Baat have given 21-25 and 21-26 seats to the BJP respectively.
BJP poised for victory in Madhya Pradesh as exit polls predict significant seat gains. Congress may see marginal improvements. Voter turnout across phases varied in the state during the Lok Sabha elections.
Several INDIA bloc leaders arrived in New Delhi to discuss the Lok Sabha elections. Tejashwi Yadav, Raghav Chadha, Champai Soren, and Anil Desai expressed confidence in their alliance's performance. Tejashwi criticized exit polls and predicted surprising results in Bihar.
Prem Lal, under the guidance of the Additional District Commissioner Rahul Jain, heads to Tashigang with an EVM for elections, drawing from past experience at Hikkim, another high-altitude polling station.
The Delhi high court has cautioned that allowing each sadhu, baba, and guru to construct shrines or samadhi sthals on public land for personal benefits could have severe repercussions on public interests. The court expressed that naga sadhus, who are devotees of Lord Shiva, are meant to live lives of complete detachment from worldly affairs. Seeking property rights conflicts with their beliefs and practices.