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The Election Commission of India on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court saying disclosure of voter turnout data based on Form 17C (records of votes polled in each polling station) will cause confusion among voters as it will also include postal ballot counts. The ECI in an affidavit filed before the top court contended that there is no legal right that can be claimed towards publishing final authenticated data of voter turnout in all polling stations. It said uploading of Form 17C on the website can lead to mischief and that there are possibilities of images being morphed,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition again over dynastic politics today, declaring that while the BJP’s mantra is “Nation First”, the other side operates on the “Family first” maxim. Then, in an apparent dig at Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party — which rules Delhi and Punjab — and the rest of the opposition bloc, he also said “every party associated with the Congress” is responsible for the anti-Sikh riots. Speaking at a rally in Delhi’s Dwarka, PM Modi said, “Friends, all this happened because the BJP is committed to the “Nation First” model. On the other hand, the Congress…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a creative approach to boost voter turnout in the 6th phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, leveraging a trending meme from the popular Netflix film “Laapataa Ladies.” Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by her and Aamir Khan, the film follows the story of two newlyweds who find themselves separated from their husbands right after their weddings. It stars Sparsh Shrivastav, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Ravi Kishan. In one memorable scene from the movie, the protagonist (Sparsh Shrivastav), who hails from a village and doesn’t speak English fluently, nervously asks…
Non-recovery of cash cannot be a prima facie proof that no corruption has taken place as the offender’s mind uses new technology to commit offences without leaving behind any trace, the Delhi High Court has held while denying bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the excise policy scam cases. The high court said it cannot accept the argument put forth by Mr Sisodia about the non-recovery of cash from him in view of the statements of some hawala dealers and other witnesses recorded during the investigation. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the bail pleas filed by the former Delhi…
Celeb couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are often spotted checking out the progress on their new bungalow’s construction in Bandra. A source close to the couple has now learnt that they will move into the house in a few months. Talking about the couple’s plans with regarding the house, a source told Hindustan Times that the actors will be moving into their new bungalow in two-three months. “The ongoing work on their bungalow is almost done, with the finishing going on, which should take one month or so. After the work is done and they get a green signal,…
When not busy with work, Rakul Preet Singh loves to jet off to new places. Her latest vacation seems like a perfect respite for summer. The actress has jetted off to the island country of Fiji and is having the time of her life at the coastal archipelago. On her Instagram Stories, Rakul offered glimpses of her time at Kokomo Private Island. The staff at the resort treated the diva to a native song, clapping their hands and singing in chorus while some played the guitar. Cobbled pillars and bamboo ceilings delivered a rustic charm. Away from the hustle bustle, Rakul allowed herself…
Twenty people were in intensive care in Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 100 were injured. Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit “sudden extreme turbulence” over Myanmar 10 hours into its journey to Singapore on Tuesday, abruptly rising and plunging several times. One passenger said people were thrown around the cabin so violently they put dents in the ceiling during the drama at 11,300 metres (37,000 feet), leaving dozens with head injuries. Photos from inside the plane show the cabin in chaos, strewn with…
Aditi Rao Hydari stepped out in the French Riviera, looking absolutely radiant in a floral gown on Wednesday. She posted pictures of her OOTD on Instagram and we cannot get enough of it. In the new pics posted, the Heeramandi star can be seen shining brighter than the French Riviera sun in a yellow floral dress. She complemented her dress with golden and pearl dangling earrings and tied her hair in a messy bun. The actress captioned her post, “Pocket full of sunshine,” and we cannot agree more.See what Aditi Rao Hydari posted below:View this post on InstagramA post shared…
The RCB vs RR IPL 2024 Eliminator saw a controversial moment as Dinesh Karthik was given not out off a controversial LBW call. The RCB batter was given LBW in the 15th over on the first ball that he faced. Karthik was given LBW off Avesh Khan’s bowling. The full and straight delivery, that bent late, hit the pads. After much deliberation, Karthik went for DRS. It showed a big spike on UltraEdge, but it was hard to decipher if it was because the bat was hitting pad or the ball. The ball was close to the bat as well. RR players Avesh…
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government’s expected defeat. The poll will be the first time Sunak, 44, faces the public while in charge, after he was appointed leader of the largest party in parliament by Conservative MPs in October 2022. The vote — the third since the Brexit referendum in 2016 — comes as Sunak seeks to capitalise on better economic data to woo voters hit by cost-of-living rises. Halving inflation within a year from historic highs…