Over 20 crore people from Assam, Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are voting in a huge electoral exercise today.
For the latter three, this is the first and only phase of polling.
It is Assam's third and final, while Bengal has five more.
The 140 seats of neighbouring Kerala also vote in a single phase today, with the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan looking to retain power.
In Assam, the final phase sees 40 seats in play, with the ruling BJP targeting a second term.
Puducherry is currently under President's Rule after the dramatic collapse of the V Narayanasamy-led Congress government.
Campaigning for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded with a 48-hour silence period. PM Modi targeted Congress in Assam, while Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow.. IndiaTimes
Alleging that the BJP has made the entire country a "detention camp", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the CAA and NRC will be.. IndiaTimes
105-year-old Ramati Baishya in Kamrup, Assam, promised to vote on Bohag Bihu. District officer Keerthi Jalli offered 'Bihuwan'. Home voting for 85+ voters starts.. IndiaTimes
Late Ron Bahadur Thapa's 350-member family in Assam gears up for the April 19 Lok Sabha ballot, while late Ziona's 200-member Mizoram family, with 39 wives,.. IndiaTimes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's DMK and ally Congress finalized a seat-sharing agreement, mirroring their successful 2019 formula. Congress secured nine seats in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry. DMK's alliance strategy aims to replicate past victories, with strategic seat allocations to allies like VCK and MDMK. The cohesive alliance, including MNM, underscores DMK's commitment to coalition politics for electoral success.
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Coimbatore, an ADMK stronghold, is a battleground for BJP, Congress, and Left. BJP's Annamalai faces competition from DMK and ADMK. DMK's alliance adds to the.. IndiaTimes
State govt suggests renaming lions Akbar and Sita to Suraj and Tanaya, following objections from right-wingers. Calcutta HC's Jalpaiguri circuit bench advises.. IndiaTimes
Election Commission advised West Bengal governor against visiting Cooch Behar on Thursday and Friday due to silence period and upcoming polling, citing resource.. IndiaTimes
Ram Navami procession violence in Beldanga led to injuries and shop damage. No official statement from Bengal Police. Locals claim mosque attack. Injuries from.. IndiaTimes
Today, on April 17, 2024, with 48 hours until the first voting phase, the campaign for 102 seats ends, marking a bustling day in politics. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav took on BJP, predicting its seat tally to be curtailed to 150, emphasizing the INDIA bloc's prospects. PM Modi's Ram Navami speech stirred fervor. The Election Commission advised the West Bengal Governor to cancel his visit, citing MCC violations.
#LokSabhaElections #INDIAAlliance #RahulGandhi #WestBengal #AnandBose #TMC #Elections2024 #LokSabha2024 #Electionnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the west coast of Shikoku island in Japan, reaching a weak 6 intensity. Occurring at 11:14 p.m., it caused no tsunami threat or initial injuries or damage. This event follows recent seismic activity in Japan but appears less destructive. Nonetheless, it raises questions about ongoing geological processes and highlights the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.
#japanearthquake #japanearthquake #japanearthquake #japanearthquakealarm #japanearthquake2024 #japanearthquake2024 #japanearthquake2024 #japanearthquake2024live #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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As the Paris Olympics approach, Indian athletes are enduring rigorous training in pursuit of victory. In an exciting interview, we talk with badminton star HS Prannoy during the inauguration of the Victor showroom in the National Capital, New Delhi. Join us as we explore his intense preparations, the challenges he faces, and the thrilling journey leading up to Paris.
#HSPrannoy #HSPrannoy #Prannoy #BadmintonMedal #OlympicsIndia Badminton #BadmintonOlympics #Olympics2024 #PairsOlympics2024 #Sportsnews #Victor #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. His visit follows Iran's recent missile and drone strikes on Israel, prompting concerns about regional stability. Despite past strains, both nations aim to bolster cooperation, focusing on security, the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project, and a potential free trade agreement. Iran's gesture to release stranded Pakistanis underscores the significance of their relationship.
#EbrahimRaisi #IranPresident #Irannews #Iranupdate #Pakistanupdate #Pakistannews #ShehbazSharif #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Punjabi singer AP Dhillon faces backlash after breaking guitar on stage at Coachella 2024, leading to controversy. Dhillon defends his action, claiming 'controlled media' and invoking Sidhu Moosewala's name. Watch the full story here.
#APDhillon #APDhillonGuitar #APDhillonGuitarSmash #APDhillonBreaksGuitar #APDhillonControversy #Coachella #Coachella2024 #SidhuMoosewala #Oneindia
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Pakistan's interior ministry has announced the temporary blockage of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing national security concerns. The ministry stated that X failed to comply with lawful directives and address misuse concerns, prompting the shutdown. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
#Pakistan #PakistanNews #PakistanBlocksX #XTwitter #PakblocksTwitter #ElonMusk #ShehbazSharif #XPlatform #PakistanNationalSecurity #XLaws #Oneindia
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Kerala leads in women's empowerment but lacks female political representation. UDF, LDF, NDA vie for women voters. Urban women tilt towards UDF. Muslim women's.. IndiaTimes
KCYM plans to screen 'The Kerala Story', sparking political concerns. BJP engages with Christians over 'love jihad'. BJP criticizes CM Vijayan. Movie criticized.. IndiaTimes
The media and film industry has lost 2 of its most eminent personalities to Covid-19. Both deaths are untimely and therefore unexpected. Aaj Tak journalist Rohit Sardana lost his battle against Covid..
Exit polls were announced on Thursday evening with most pollsters predicting a cliffhanger in West Bengal, while giving the TMC an edge over the BJP. The predictions for other states were along..
Exit polls on Thursday forecast a tight contest between the incumbent Trinamool Congress and the BJP in the high-profile West Bengal assembly polls and put the saffron combine ahead in Assam, while..
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