Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.Okay. Stalin on the final day campaigning for the primary part of the Lok Sabha election to be held on April 19, 2024
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Campaigning ends for 102 seats in first part of Lok Sabha polls
Political events held their final rallies in 102 Lok Sabha constituencies on April 17 as campaigning got here to an finish for the primary part of the overall election. Voting will likely be held in these seats, scattered throughout 21 States and Union Territories, on April 19. While the BJP based mostly its marketing campaign on the recognition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Opposition INDIA bloc focused the ruling celebration by elevating points equivalent to unemployment, farmers’ misery, and value rise.
Election Commission halts proposed go to of West Bengal Governor to Cooch Behar
Acting robust, the Election Commission of India (EC) on Wednesday suggested a halt to the proposed tour of West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose to Cooch Behar on April 18-19 saying it might violate the Model Code of Conduct.
Worker from Bihar shot useless by terrorists in Anantnag
Militants shot useless a non-native within the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday night, simply two days forward of the primary part of Lok Sabha election in J&Okay. Security forces busted a hideout and arrested two suspects within the Union Territory.
Chhattisgarh encounter | Tactical changes, uncommon routes yielded outcomes: police
Not following standard routes, improved coordination between forces, and extra backup helped safety personnel minimise threat and inflict extra harm within the April 16 anti-Maoist operation by which 29 alleged Maoists have been killed in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.
Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed amongst 100 most influential folks by Time journal
Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has been listed among the many 100 most influential folks of 2024 by Time journal. Sakshi, India’s solely feminine Olympic medallist in wrestling, has been honoured for her relentless battle in opposition to alleged sexual harassment of feminine wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Ghulam Nabi Azad backs out of race from Anantnag-Rajouri seat
The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), headed by Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Wednesday determined in opposition to contesting from south Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. However, no causes have been cited for the choice. DPAP provincial president Mohammad Amin Bhat stated his celebration had determined to subject Advocate Mohammad Saleem Parray for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat.
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce ‘stalling’: mediator Qatar
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to safe a truce in Gaza and a launch of hostages have stalled, Qatar’s Prime Minister stated on Wednesday. “We are going through a sensitive stage with some stalling, and we are trying as much as possible to address this stalling,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani informed a information convention with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
What induced the storm that led to Dubai floods?
Following the floods in Dubai, questions have been raised whether or not cloud seeding, a course of that the UAE regularly conducts, may have induced the heavy rains. But the UAE’s meteorology company stated there have been no such operations earlier than the storm. The enormous rainfall was as a substitute seemingly because of a traditional climate system that was exacerbated by local weather change, consultants say.
IPL-17, GT vs DC | Delhi Capitals bundle out GT for 89 as bowlers come to celebration, lastly
Delhi Capitals bundled out Gujarat Titans for 89 of their Indian Premier League match right here on Wednesday, the bowlers lastly having a say after being blasted all around the park in the previous few matches. Mukesh Kumar was probably the most profitable bowler for DC with figures of three/14, whereas there have been two wickets apiece for Ishant Sharma (2/8) and Tristan Stubbs (2/11).
Champions League | Real Madrid remove holders Manchester City in penalty shootout
Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty to raise his crew to a 4-3 shootout victory over holders Manchester City after their Champions League quarterfinal tie completed 4-4 on mixture.
