2024 elections

EC to announce Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission declared that it will unveil the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and several state assemblies tomorrow, March 16, at 3 pm. The announcement will be made through a press conference at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan and will be streamed live on the Election Commission’s social media platforms. The announcement […]

Sheikh Hasina secures fifth term as Bangladesh PM with resounding victory despite opposition boycott

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election, despite a campaign marked by violence and a boycott from the primary opposition party. This win grants her and the Awami League a fourth consecutive term. Although the Election Commission has been tardy in revealing the outcomes of Sunday’s election, […]

Shivraj: I will fortify BJP campaign in South India

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that he will be heading to southern India to campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Chhattisgarh: ECI focuses on law and order, security in sensitive booths

KOLKATA: As the second phase of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh approaches on November 17, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is placing special emphasis on law and order and security arrangements in the poll-bound districts.  Special observers, appointed by the ECI, along with Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale, visited the assembly constituencies in Raigarh […]

Which Politician Does Bollywood Want In 2024?

In the second part of the interview with The New Indian, film-maker Boney Kapoor, who last week made explosive disclosures on the reason behind his wife Sridevi’s mysterious death, shares his opinion on political parties and the towering leaders. He names two specific politicians based on their recent performances and his experiences on their lives…. […]

KCR was desperate to join NDA after Hyderabad civic polls: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: In a startling revelation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday disclosed that Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao had desperately sought to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the Hyderabad municipal elections. But we did not want to be associated with the BRS because of its misdeeds, he told a gathering in […]

Controversy over ‘Shivling’ fountain near Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan

Dhaula Kuan Road, positioned along the route from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, now features 12 shivlings embellished with fountains.

PM Modi hands over 51,000 job letters ahead of crucial polls

The new recruits will serve in various CAPFs

ED summons ex-Kerala minister Moideen in cooperative bank scam

Benami loans were disbursed by the bank at the MLA’s behest, ED says

WATCH | Tendulkar: Block your dates for Elections, just like you do for Cricket; Maestro is EC national icon

Tendulkar, the cricket maestro, urges citizens to prioritize elections by setting aside time, akin to their commitment to cricket. Recognized as a national icon by the Election Commission, his message emphasizes the importance of active participation in the democratic process.