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Prayers in Pak for SP, Cong victory: PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Samajwadi Party and Congress of receiving support from across the border, alleging they want to rewrite the Constitution for religious reservations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mirzapur on Sunday. (ANI)

India News

Updated on May 27, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Varanasi/lucknow/gorakhpur

Cong-SP can’t promote welfare of the poor: Yogi

Voting for Oppn alliance will lead to terrorism, mafia raj, says Uttar Pradesh CM at poll meetings in Mirzapur, Varanasi and Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a rally in Mirzapur on May 26. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Updated on May 27, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Varanasi/gorakhpur/lucknow

Gurgaon seat sees dip in turnout from 2019; rural pockets lead in count

Among the nine assembly seats that make up the constituency, Bawal (SC) and Firozpur Jhirka recorded the highest provisional polling at 63% each

Rural areas in the constituency fared better when it came to turnouts (HT Photo/Sourced)

Gurugram

Published on May 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Delhi, in all its colour, glory picks its MPs

The BJP, which has held all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi since 2014, was up against the AAP-Congress combine.

Delhi

Published on May 26, 2024 04:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, New Delhi

Rajasthan's Phalodi simmers at 50°C as heatwave grips western state

At a sizzling 50°C, Phalodi recorded the third highest temperature ever recorded in the city.

Rajasthan has been suffering under the unrelenting heat for at least the past week (REUTERS)

India News

Updated on May 26, 2024 08:41 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Jaipur/new Delhi

Elderly citizens brave age, heat and turn out in large numbers to vote

Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said the administration made special arrangements for the convenience of senior citizens

A group of elderly people showing their inked finger after casting their vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election at a polling station in Ferozepur Namak at Mewat, Nuh on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Gurugram

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Plan to set up polling booths in Gurugram condos pays off

The polling booths at several condos recorded long queues, with a majority of electors stating that they felt comfortable and safe while voting inside their respective complexes

A family takes a group selfie after cast their vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in a condominium at Sohna Road Sector-49 in Gurugram on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Delhi

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Delhi’s rural voters slam poor amenities, but vote en masse in hope for change

Despite complaining that there were not enough roads, no connectivity to Ring Road, the nearest Metro station being located 15-17kms away and having limited access to water and electricity, they clocked an impressive voter turnout despite “minimal arrangements” at the polling booths

Delhi

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Delhi’s first-time voters seek to shoulder responsibility of nation’s future

There were 252,308 first-time voters, of the total 15,201,936 voters, who were excited to exercise their franchise across the seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections

Delhi

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Gurgaon’s errant voters’ list includes man dead for 12 years

In one instance, a woman who voted in the last election could not find her name on the list, while the name of her deceased spouse, after 12 years, made a return to the roll. In another case, a government school teacher’s brother was not able to cast his vote as he was, instead of the teacher, marked as a government employee

Polling was mostly peaceful across the Gurgaon Lok Sabha segment. (Parveen Kumat/HT Photo)

Gurugram

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

LS polls 2024: Fates of 55 candidates of Allahabad, Phulpur, Pratapgarh sealed

Voting in Prayagraj region's Phulpur, Allahabad, and Pratapgarh parliamentary seats saw a 1.84% dip compared to 2019, with an average turnout of 50.76%.

Voters standing in queues at polling booths in Prayagraj during phase six polling on May 25 (Anil K Maurya/HT)

Lucknow

Updated on May 25, 2024 09:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Prayagraj

Lok Sabha elections: 58 seats up for grabs today as polls to be held in Phase 6

At stake are the prospects of 889 candidates across six states and two Union territories.

Polling officials collect the electronic voting machines and other election materials on the eve of the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in Prayagraj on Friday. (ANI)

India News

Updated on May 25, 2024 04:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, New Delhi/chandigarh

Sixth phase LS election: Over 1.25 lakh cops, HGs, 278 cos of PAC, CAPF deployed in U.P.

For the sixth phase of elections in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in U.P., extensive security measures have been taken with over 1.25 lakh personnel deployed.

Voting will take place from 7 am. All voters present at the polling booths at 6 pm will be permitted to exercise their franchise. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on May 25, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Lucknow

In UP rallies, Shah targets Oppn over kar sevak firing, PM pick

Addressing a rally in Tardahan village of Patti area of Pratapgarh to seek support for BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate Sangam Lal Gupta, Shah also said that after the counting of votes on June 4, both the ‘shehzade’ of Samajwadi Party and Congress would head abroad while Narendra Modi would take oath as the Prime Minister of the country for the third time.

Union home minister Amit Shah at a rally in Pratapgarh on Thursday. (HT)

Lucknow

Updated on May 24, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

12 members of gang linked to Moose Wala’s murder arrested

The accused are said to have been linked to those who supplied firearms to the killers of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by six unidentified assailants in Mansa on May 29, 2022.

Chandigarh

Updated on May 24, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Lok Sabha polls: Big guns boom as campaigning ends in Haryana

PM addresses a rally in Mahendergarh in support of BJP candidate Dharambir Singh while Priyanka holds a roadshow in Sirsa to galvanise support for Kumari Selja; The Congress is betting on the palpable anti-incumbency sentiment prevailing especially against the 10-year rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, the saffron party candidates are keeping their fingers crossed and banking on “Modi magic”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally at Mahendergarh district on Thursday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 24, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/ Rohtak/karnal:

PM Modi in Varanasi today, to hold rally in Basti tomorrow

On Tuesday the PM is scheduled to interact with 25000 women at Kashi’s Sampurnanand Sanskrit University

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roadshow. (ANI)

Other Cities

Updated on May 21, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Varanasi/gorakhpur

At 47.2⁰C, Mewat hottest in Haryana

Parts of Punjab and Haryana swelter under severe heatwave as temperatures soar past 44°C, with Mewat hitting 47.2°C. 'Red alert' issued till May 23.

Girls cover their faces on a hot summer day in Amritsar (PTI)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 20, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Karnal/patiala

PoK ours, we will take it back: Amit Shah in Uttar Pradesh

Campaigning in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Shah also says those entrenched in dynastic politics cannot be trusted to strengthen the nation’s democracy

Union home minister Amit Shah addressing a public meeting in Allahabad parliamentary constituency. (HT Photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 19, 2024 10:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Prayagraj/varanasi

Teach a lesson to those who opposed Ram temple: Yogi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges voters to ensure a third term for PM Modi, promising PoK's inclusion in India. He criticizes opposition parties at multiple rallies.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a poll rally in Azamgarh on May 19. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Updated on May 19, 2024 09:12 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Varanasi/prayagraj

Arvind Kejriwal’s PA Bibhav Kumar arrested, sent to police custody for 5 days

Delhi Police arrest Bibhav Kumar, aide of Arvind Kejriwal, after assault accusation by AAP's Swati Maliwal. AAP alleges BJP conspiracy.

Delhi police officials outside the resident of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday. (PTI)

India News

Updated on May 19, 2024 01:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, New Delhi

‘Mood of the people is against Mahayuti’: Congress’ Ramesh Chennithala

In an interaction with HT, Chennithala spoke about the challenges of working in a coalition, the possibility of the NCP merging with Congress, and more

Mumbai

Updated on May 18, 2024 09:01 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

‘I was kicked, slapped, dragged’: Swati Maliwal accuses Bibhav in FIR

AAP member Swati Maliwal alleged that Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, assaulted her at CM's residence. FIR filed for assault, outrage of modesty.

Delhi

Updated on May 18, 2024 12:41 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

If Congress comes to power, it will run bulldozer over Ram temple: Modi

Learn from Yogi Adityanath, how, where and when to use bulldozers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders at a rally in Barabanki on Friday. (HT PHOTO)

Lucknow

Published on May 17, 2024 10:12 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Lucknow/kanpur

HT interview: Chandigarh needs a new Le Corbusier, says Manish Tewari

Interacting with Hindustan Times in Mohali on Wednesday, Tewari spoke about the national electoral scene, took potshots at his BJP opponent and batted for a new governance model for Chandigarh

Chandigarh

Published on May 15, 2024 08:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents

67.3% voter turnout in Phase 4: Fate of 379 seats sealed

110 million voters across 9 states and 1 Union territory cast their votes in 96 Lok Sabha seats in the fourth phase of elections.

Voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling station during the fourth phase of voting in India’s general election in Ganderbal district on Monday. (AFP)

India News

Updated on May 14, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, New Delhi

Big guns among 82 LS candidates file 95 nominations in Punjab on Day 4

95 nominations filed by 82 candidates for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. Notable candidates include Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Amritpal Singh.

Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who is detained under NSA and presently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam, filed his papers from Khadoor Sahib as an Independent. His papers were submitted by his uncle Sukhchain Singh.

Chandigarh

Updated on May 11, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh

BJP’s performance in Punjab will surprise everyone: Gajendra Shekhawat

While accompanying Faridkot candidate Hans Raj Hans for the filing of nominations, Shekhawat asserted that the party will perform strongly in all 13 constituencies of Punjab. “BJP will be the number one party in these elections, note it down,” he asserted.

Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will spring a surprise in Punjab by emerging as the “No. 1” party in the Lok Sabha elections. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 10, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Faridkot

UCC will be implemented in country soon: Yogi

CM Yogi Adityanath vows nationwide implementation of Uniform Civil Code soon, emphasizes support for BJP candidates and development plans in Uttar Pradesh.

U.P. chief minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP’s Kheri candidate for LS polls Ajay Kumar Mishra at an election rally in Gola. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Updated on May 09, 2024 10:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Lucknow/lakhimpur Kheri

Demolish SAD’s ‘fort’, make them lose Ferozepur, Bathinda: Punjab CM Mann

Asking voters to make the party win all 13 LS seats in the state, Mann said he will convert Punjab into ‘Sone di chidi’ as he campaigned for party candidates Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar in Ferozepur and Gurmeet Khudian in Bathinda.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a rally in Fazilka on Tuesday. (HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 08, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Ferozepur/bathinda

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PM Modi accuses Samajwadi Party and Congress of receiving support from across the border, alleging they want to rewrite the Constitution for religious reservations.

Voting for Oppn alliance will lead to terrorism, mafia raj, says Uttar Pradesh CM at poll meetings in Mirzapur, Varanasi and Gorakhpur

Among the nine assembly seats that make up the constituency, Bawal (SC) and Firozpur Jhirka recorded the highest provisional polling at 63% each

The BJP, which has held all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi since 2014, was up against the AAP-Congress combine.

At a sizzling 50°C, Phalodi recorded the third highest temperature ever recorded in the city.

Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said the administration made special arrangements for the convenience of senior citizens

The polling booths at several condos recorded long queues, with a majority of electors stating that they felt comfortable and safe while voting inside their respective complexes

Despite complaining that there were not enough roads, no connectivity to Ring Road, the nearest Metro station being located 15-17kms away and having limited access to water and electricity, they clocked an impressive voter turnout despite “minimal arrangements” at the polling booths

There were 252,308 first-time voters, of the total 15,201,936 voters, who were excited to exercise their franchise across the seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections

Voting in Prayagraj region's Phulpur, Allahabad, and Pratapgarh parliamentary seats saw a 1.84% dip compared to 2019, with an average turnout of 50.76%.

At stake are the prospects of 889 candidates across six states and two Union territories.

For the sixth phase of elections in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in U.P., extensive security measures have been taken with over 1.25 lakh personnel deployed.

The accused are said to have been linked to those who supplied firearms to the killers of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.

On Tuesday the PM is scheduled to interact with 25000 women at Kashi’s Sampurnanand Sanskrit University

Parts of Punjab and Haryana swelter under severe heatwave as temperatures soar past 44°C, with Mewat hitting 47.2°C. 'Red alert' issued till May 23.

Campaigning in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Shah also says those entrenched in dynastic politics cannot be trusted to strengthen the nation’s democracy

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges voters to ensure a third term for PM Modi, promising PoK's inclusion in India. He criticizes opposition parties at multiple rallies.

Delhi Police arrest Bibhav Kumar, aide of Arvind Kejriwal, after assault accusation by AAP's Swati Maliwal. AAP alleges BJP conspiracy.

In an interaction with HT, Chennithala spoke about the challenges of working in a coalition, the possibility of the NCP merging with Congress, and more

AAP member Swati Maliwal alleged that Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, assaulted her at CM's residence. FIR filed for assault, outrage of modesty.

Learn from Yogi Adityanath, how, where and when to use bulldozers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance

Interacting with Hindustan Times in Mohali on Wednesday, Tewari spoke about the national electoral scene, took potshots at his BJP opponent and batted for a new governance model for Chandigarh

110 million voters across 9 states and 1 Union territory cast their votes in 96 Lok Sabha seats in the fourth phase of elections.

95 nominations filed by 82 candidates for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. Notable candidates include Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Amritpal Singh.

While accompanying Faridkot candidate Hans Raj Hans for the filing of nominations, Shekhawat asserted that the party will perform strongly in all 13 constituencies of Punjab. “BJP will be the number one party in these elections, note it down,” he asserted.

CM Yogi Adityanath vows nationwide implementation of Uniform Civil Code soon, emphasizes support for BJP candidates and development plans in Uttar Pradesh.

Asking voters to make the party win all 13 LS seats in the state, Mann said he will convert Punjab into ‘Sone di chidi’ as he campaigned for party candidates Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar in Ferozepur and Gurmeet Khudian in Bathinda.

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