Unseasonal rainfall lashed several parts of Gujarat today. Our correspondent reports that parts of Saurashtra including Botad, Bhavnagar and Navsari, Dang in South Gujarat experienced light showers today. Ahmedabad city also experienced light rains in the evening. Meanwhile, the Met Department has predicted unseasonal light rain in several parts of the state during the
Overall more than 62 percent voter turn out has been recorded in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls till 5 PM. Ninety six Parliamentary Constituencies spread over nine States and one Union Territory are being covered in the fourth phase. These include, 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh, 17 in Telangana, 13 in Uttar Pradesh, 11 in Maharashtra
In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 53 paise against the US dollar today. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar’s strength against a basket of six other leading currencies was down at 105.28 in intra-day trade.
In Odisha, polling in four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies coming under these seats is going on peacefully today. Election officials reported a total voter turnout of 39.30 percent till 1 this afternoon. Long queues are being seen outside most of the polling booths where voting is progressing peacefully. Polling began at 7 this morning
In Odisha, polling in four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies coming under these seats is going on peacefully today. Election officials reported a total voter turnout of 39.30 percent till 1 this afternoon. Long queues are being seen outside most of the polling booths where voting is progressing peacefully. Polling began at 7 this
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated students who have passed the CBSE Class 12th exams. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said he is immensely proud of students’ accomplishment and their relentless dedication. Mr Modi also acknowledged the efforts of students’ supportive families and dedicated educators, whose unwavering support he said has been crucial
Three Naxalites, including two females, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra today. Superintendent of Police Nilotpal said an intelligence input was received that some members of the Perimili Dalam were camping in the forest near Katrangatta village in Bhamragarh taluka with an aim to carry out subversive
In Trampoline, India’s Srishti Khandagale scripted history by becoming the first ever Indian to win a medal at the Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championships. She clinched the silver medal in Women’s Individual Age group category at the 6th Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championship held in Hong Kong, China, yesterday. However, she did not qualify for the
State assembly elections of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, over 55 percent polling was recored till 3 PM. Andhra Pradesh registered over 55 percent voter turnout. And, Odisha, nearly 53 percent.
Campaigning is in full swing for the remaining three phases of Lok Sabha elections. Senior political leaders are crisscrossing the states to hold public meetings and road shows to garner support for their parties. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi is holding multiple rallies in Bihar today. He addressed a public meeting