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Exit polls predict huge win for NDA in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Voting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand concluded on Wednesday at 6 pm. Exit polls have predicted a close contest between the BJP-led alliance, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in…
UP bypoll: Electors prevented from voting in Meerapur, 5 cops suspended

By-polls in Uttar Pradesh’s nine Assembly seats on Wednesday, November 20, are witnessing violence and police lathi charges with Opposition parties alleging voter intimidation and bogus voting. At least five police personnel…

Petition filed claiming Sambhal’s Jama masjid built on temple, survey ordered

The Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district is making headlines with a Supreme Court lawyer arguing the mosque is built on the remains of a temple. A petition was filed by…
Sharad Pawar slams BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter

Baramati: NCP(SP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday slammed the BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter and party MP Supriya Sule in connection with cryptocurrency fraud. “This is a classic example to…
DMK slams Centre for imposition of Hindi

Chennai: A high-level meeting of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) held at the party headquarters has condemned the Union Government’s move to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states. In a strongly-worded…
Maharashtra records 45.53 pc voter turnout till 3 pm

Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 45.53 percent till 3 pm as polling was underway in all 288 Assembly constituencies of the state, election officials said. Gadchiroli district recorded 62.99 percent…
Schools closed in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district due to rising pollution

Jaipur: In view of the rising pollution, schools were closed in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district from Wednesday till November 23. Owing to pollution in the area, the Rajasthan government had announced the closure…

Nitish to distribute appointment letters to over 1.14 lakh special teachers

Patna: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to distribute appointment letters to 1,14,138 special teachers on Wednesday at an event at Patna’s Convention Hall. Prominent leaders will attend the programs, including Deputy…
Guyana, Barbados to honour PM Modi with highest national awards

New Delhi: Guyana and Barbados are poised to bestow their highest national honours upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, increasing his total count of international accolades to 19. Guyana will present ‘The Order…
Argentina football team, featuring Lionel Messi, to play in Kerala next year

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Addressing a press…
Polling begins in Maharashtra assembly elections

Mumbai: Polling began Wednesday morning in the Maharashtra assembly elections, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine is hoping for a…
Polling underway for Punjab bypoll on four Assembly seats

Chandigarh: Polling began on Wednesday morning for bypoll to Punjab’s four Assembly seats, which are witnessing a triangular contest that saw high-pitched and aggressive campaigning among the state’s ruling AAP, the main…
Manipur govt closes all schools in valley districts today

Imphal: The Manipur government has closed all schools in six valley districts on Wednesday considering the safety of the students, officials said on Tuesday. Director of Education (School) L. Nandakumar Singh in…
Polling begins for second phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections

Ranchi: Voting for the 38 constituencies across 12 districts of Jharkhand in the second and final phase of Assembly elections began on Wednesday morning amid tight security. A total of 14,218 polling…
Fadnavis questions veracity of Anil attack; ‘reminds Rajinikanth movie scenes’

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday used a Rajinikanth movie analogy to pick holes in circumstances surrounding the stone attack on ex-home minister Anil Deshmukh, saying the “entire story” seems…