Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi died at 72 on Monday. Modi, who had been diagnosed with cancer in April, had announced that he would not contest the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 due to his health condition.Â
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13 May, 22:16 (IST)
Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Amjad Ayub Mirza on Monday, requested the Indian government to summon the Pakistan ambassador for an explanation, after Pakistan Rangers opened fire on thousands of locals in Muzaffarabad, protesting to raise their demands.
13 May, 21:31 (IST)
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgement rejecting the plea for 100 per cent verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) votes with their Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.
13 May, 19:48 (IST)
India's retail inflation eased to 4.83 per cent in April, down from 4.85 per cent in March. However, consumer food price inflation surged to 8.70 per cent from 8.52 per cent last month, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
13 May, 17:58 (IST)
India on May 13 signed pact with Iran's Chabahar Port for the next 10 years. Indian Company, India Ports Global Ltd & Ports & Maritime Organisation of Iran (PMO) signed the new 10-year contract under which Indian side will equip and operate the Chabahar port for the duration of the contract.
13 May, 16:42 (IST)
Mumbai witnessed heavy rain accompanied by dust storms and gusty winds on Monday. The development came moments after the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai, predicted thunderstorm with lightning and moderate spells of rain in parts of the city.
13 May, 15:44 (IST)
PMLA Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Monday, May 13, 2024. Earlier the court had reserved the decision after hearing the arguments of both parties. Former CM Hemant Soren had filed a petition for bail in the PMLA court on April 15.
PMLA Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
13 May, 13:58 (IST)
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy arrived at a polling station in Kodangal in Mahabubnagar constituency, along with his wife, to cast his vote for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Monday, May 13.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Arrives at Polling Booth in Kodangal
13 May, 12:45 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Muzaffarpur in Bihar on Monday, May 13, 2024. âThis is the election of the country, this is the election to decide the future of India. The country does not want a weak and unstable Congress government at allâ, he said during his speech.
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Public Rally in Biharâs Muzaffarpur
13 May, 11:34 (IST)
PM Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Hajipur in Bihar on Monday, May 13, 2024. âVoting is taking place for the fourth phase today. I appeal to the voters to vote in large numbers. This is a big festival of democracyâ, he said during his speech.
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Public Rally in Hajipur
13 May, 10:27 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Congress President and candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, YS Sharmila casted her vote at a polling booth in the constituency on Monday, May 13. She is facing contest from TDP's Chadipiralla Bhupesh Subbarami Reddy and YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy.
YS Sharmila Casts Her Vote in Kadapa Constituency
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13 May, 08:36 (IST)
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav casted his vote at polling station in Ujjain on Monday, May 13, in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Casts His Vote
13 May, 07:24 (IST)
Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory began on Monday at 7:00 am. Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory began on Monday at 7:00 am.
Voting Begins for Lok Sabha Polls
Mumbai, May 13:Â Pro-Khalistan graffiti and slogans allegedly written against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were found on the pillars of Karol Bagh and Jhandewalan Metro stations on Sunday, May 12. Soon after the incident, the police lodged an FIR in the case and requested CCTV footage from the metro stations for further action. On the other hand, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced "10 guarantees of Kejriwal" for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
As his first guarantee, Arvind Kejriwal promised to provide up to 200 units of free electricity to all the poor in the country if voted to power. The Delhi CM said that India can produce more electricity than the demand." On Sunday, May 12, PM Narendra Modi attacked the Congress party and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, and said that the grand old party will get fewer seats than the age of "Shehzada" in the General Polls. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting on May 13 for 96 Seats in 10 States and Union Territories; 175 Assembly Seats in Andhra Pradesh.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of six terrorists who infiltrated from Pakistan into the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district. Police officials said that the terrorists targeted a Village Defence Guard (VDG) in a gunfight before fleeing deep into the forest. PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that West Bengal is the most important state in Modi's mission for eastern India "Eastern India has all the potential to become the growth engine for Viksit Bharat", he added.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hit out at the Congress over its "Pakistan has nuclear weapons" comment. Shah said that the Congress wants them to respect Pakistan, but he said that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a part of India, and we will take it back. Delhi Fire Service officials said on Sunday, May 12, that a Bomb threat email was received at Burari Government Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Mangolpuri. After the two hospitals received the email, the Delhi police and fire services launched a search operation. âIf You Choose AAP Symbol, I Wonât Have to Go Back to Prisonâ: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Makes Emotional Appeal During Roadshow in Moti Nagar (Watch Video).
Besides the hospitals, the IGI airport also received the threatening email at around 6 pm. Meanwhile, the stage is set for the fourth Lok Sabha elections 2204 phase. Polling will be held in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union Territories today, May 13.
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