Dharamshala , May 27 The state government has come under fire for convening a cabinet meeting during the Model Code of Conduct. The state BJP submitted a memorandum to Governor Kavinder Gupta, raising objections over the move. Responding to the issue, Governor Gupta said that political parties often raise such complaints and confirmed that a […]
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Chandigarh, May 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to citizens to take precautions as temperatures continue to rise across several parts of the country, warning that extreme heat is increasingly affecting daily life. In a message posted on X, Modi urged people to remain hydrated and carry water while stepping outdoors. He also […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Punjab recorded 64.94 pc voter turnout on Tuesday in municipal elections marked by violence, political clashes and allegations of booth capturing in several districts. Mohali recorded 55.44 percent voter turnout in elections to seven urban local bodies The local body polls, viewed as an important political test ahead of the 2027 Punjab […]
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New Delhi, May 26 Senior Congress leaders met in New Delhi on Tuesday amid renewed speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, even as the party formally discussed candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha and legislative council elections.The meeting, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, was attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Polling for Punjab’s civic body elections recorded a voter turnout of 45.60 percent till 2 pm on Tuesday amid tight security arrangements across the state. During the voting process in Raikot, Congress candidate Jagdev Singh Jagga was allegedly attacked by a group of people armed with sharp-edged weapons and sustained injuries. Jagga, […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Popular singer Yo Yo Honey Singh met Tarun Chugh and extended support to the anti-drug campaign being carried out in Punjab on Tuesday. Honey Singh said drug addiction is destroying families and pushing Punjab’s youth towards ruin, stressing the need to protect the state from the growing menace of narcotics. The singer […]
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New Delhi, May 26 India and the United States on Tuesday signed a pact to enhance cooperation on critical minerals and rare-earth supply chains amid global concerns about reliance on China for key resources for advanced technologies. The agreement was signed in New Delhi on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting, […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Polling for elections to 103 municipal bodies in Punjab began on Tuesday, with voting taking place across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 Nagar Panchayats. The civic polls are being seen as politically significant ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. A major disturbance was reported during polling in Ward […]
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Shimla, May 26 Polling for the first phase of Panchayat elections began across Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, with voting underway in 1,293 gram panchayats. According to the State Election Commission, nearly 18 percent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am. A total of 8,198 polling stations have been set up across the state, and voting […]
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Chandigarh, May 25 Punjab is aiming to complete 90 per cent pre mapping of voters before the Special Intensive Revision begins, the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Anindita Mitra, said on Monday. She said that so far more than 84 per cent of voters in Punjab have already been successfully mapped during the pre […]
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