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Lok Sabha polls: 26 pc voting registered in Lakshadweep islands
There are 44 polling booths in the Island territory comprising 27 islands.
LS polls: Bihar's 6 Naxal-hit seats vote; Meira, Chirag in the fray
The seats going to polls in Bihar are Sasaram, Karakat, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada and Jamui.
118 candidates to cast their vote in first phase of polling
As many as 118 candidates are in the fray in nine Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh that will go to polls on Thursday.
Lok Sabha elections: Chhattisgarh records 47 per cent voter turnout
The first phase of elections on Chhattisgarh will kickstart on April 10 as the state will witness Naxal-infested Bastar constituency go to polls, where a total of eight candidates are in the fray including two women. Voting is expected to begin at 7 am.
At least 40 cattle charred to death as truck catches fire
40 cattle were charred to death when a a truck which was carrying them caught fire after an accident on NH 31 near Pachgama on Wednesday, police said.
Rahul Gandhi attacks Narendra Modi over 'snoopgate'
Attacking Narendra Modi over the "snoopgate" controversy, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned the BJP prime ministerial candidate's commitment to women empowerment.
Gerard Butler banned from performing daring stunts in upcoming film
Gerard Butler's upcoming film is a remake of 'Point Break'.
Lucknow: Adarsh Shastri, Jaaferi file nomination as AAP candidates
Jaaferi has been camping in the city for the past few days and has been seeking support of the people.
I took Reeva's life: Oscar Pistorius tells South African court
Pistorius admitted killing his girlfriend at his home on February 14 last year but said, "I made a mistake".
EC seeks report on controversial remarks by Mulayam, Azam, Ajit Singh
The Election Commission on Wednesday sought a detailed report from poll authorities in Uttar Pradesh on the controversial remarks made by SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, RLD chief Ajit Singh and state minister Azam Khan during high-voltage campaigning for...
LS polls: Welfare of Jarawa tribes key issue in Andaman
The conflict between commercial activities and welfare of Jarawa tribes is one of the key poll issues in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which is witnessing a fierce fight among five major parties, including debutant AAP, for this lone Lok Sabha seat going to...
Man spends millions of dollars to build an awesome truck for his 4-year-old daughter
The monster truck, KiraVan, has an eco-friendly bathroom, an upscale kitchen, and an elegant dining area.
16 voting machines replaced during polling in Arunachal Pradesh
Around 16 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were on Wednesday replaced after they developed technical snags during voting for the two Lok Sabha seats and 49 out of 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, the EC said.
LS polls: Manmohan to address election rallies in Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be campaigning for the Congress in Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh April 12 onwards, a senior party leader said on Wednesday.
Jamaican sprinter Simpson handed 18-month doping ban
Simpson was the second Jamaican athlete to be handed a doping ban on Tuesday as Olympic discus thrower Allison Randall was suspended for two years after she too failed a drugs test during the 2013 national trials.
Congress demands 'immediate action' against Amit Shah, asks why SP, EC were 'shying away' in the matter
Stepping up pressure against BJP over alleged hate remarks of Amit Shah and Vasundhara Raje, Congress on Tuesday demanded immediate action against them wondering why the Uttar Pradesh government and the Election Commission were "shying away" in the matter...
