The Election Commission has banned former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours for making alleged derogatory and objectionable statements against the Congress party. His ban will be effective from 8:00 PM today. The Commission directed Chandrashekar Rao, not to hold any public meetings, public processions, public rallies
In Uttar Pradesh, many high-profile candidates filed their nominations today. Senior BJP leader, former Union Minister and Party candidate from Sultanpur Menka Gandhi, BJP candidate from Basti constituency Harish Dwivedi, Jagdambika Pal from Dumariaganj, BJP candidate and film star Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua from Azamgarh, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti from
In our series, covering profiles of key constituencies across States and Union Territories during the Lok Sabha elections, today we bring you a report on the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency of Madhya Pradesh. More from our correspondent: Akashwani correspondent reports that Vidisha Lok Sabha seat of Madhya Pradesh has always been in discussion. The
In our series, covering profiles of key constituencies across States and Union Territories during the Lok Sabha elections, today we bring you a report on the Malda Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal. Polling for two phases of General Elections has been completed in the State. In the third phase, polling in four seats will
Delhi Police Special Cell has registered a case in the matter about a bomb threat email received by several schools in Delhi and NCR today. The Police said that an investigation is underway into the matter. Earlier, the Union Home Ministry termed emails regarding bomb threats to different schools as a hoax call. The Ministry
Gujarat is celebrating its 65th Statehood Day today. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel greeted the citizens of the State on the occasion of its foundation day. Governor Acharya Devvrat wished all Gujaratis living in Gujarat and outside Gujarat and all those who have love and respect for Gujarat on the
Gold prices rose today in the futures market. The precious metal was up by 71 rupees, or 0.10 per cent, trading at 70,486 rupees per ten grams. Silver futures for July contracts were higher by 218 rupees, or 0.27 per cent, trading at 81,069 rupees per kilogram, when the reports last came in. In
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions for the handling and storage of Symbol Loading Units (SLU) in compliance with the Supreme Court Order. The Commission has directed all Chief Electoral Officers to create the necessary infrastructure and provisions to implement the new protocols for handling and storage of SLUs. Last week, the
Delhi Police Special Cell has registered a case in the matter about a bomb threat email received by several schools in Delhi and NCR today. The Police said that an investigation is underway into the matter. Earlier, the Union Home Ministry termed emails regarding bomb threats to different schools as a hoax call. The Ministry
In IPL cricket, Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings at M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai this evening. Currently, CSK stand fourth in the points table, while Kings are at the eighth spot. Tomorrow, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will start