RLD National Spokesperson: Multiple Alliance Offers in Election Year, Prepares for Contested Lok Sabha Seats
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national spokesperson Pawan Agri says, "It is an election year, many parties are coming for an alliance with us. BJP had offered an alliance last time also, this time Offers are also being made. They are talking about 4 seats but we have made preparations on 12 Lok Sabha seats. We will decide with whom we will contest the elections in alliance. The party which is in the interest of the people and the farmers. will agree to our demands, we will contest elections in alliance with them."
Pakistan Closes Borders for Election Security
Pakistan has announced the closure of its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran to ensure security during the ongoing general elections.
Imran Khan Votes from Jail, Wife Misses Out: Pakistan Polls
Pakistan Polls: Pakistan's Former prime minister Imran Khan and other prominent incarcerated political figures have cast their votes through postal ballot from jail. However, Bushra Bibi, Khan's wife, was unable to participate in the voting as she was convicted and arrested after the completion of the postal voting process.
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 6.5% with ‘Withdrawal of Accommodation’ Stance
RBI MPC opts for status quo, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, maintains monetary policy stance as ‘withdrawal of accommodation’.
Gautam Adani’s Net Worth Reaches $100 Billion, 12th Richest Globally
Gautam Adani's net worth hits $100 billion again, highest since Hindenburg allegations. The industrialist is now the 12th richest person in the world, just one spot behind Mukesh Ambani. It took Gautam Adani one year to return to the elite club of people with fortunes above $100 billion.
Noida: Section 144 Imposed, Borders Sealed, Heightened Security Amid Farmer Talks
Noida: DIG, Addl. CP (L&O), Shivhari Meena says, "Section 144 has been imposed & all the borders have been sealed for 24 hours. Heavy security deployment at all the borders. Arrangements have been made so that the people do not face any trouble. Security has been heightened. We are in talks with the farmers. All the vehicles are being checked."
Kejriwal, Maan, Vijayan Lead LDF Protest at Jantar Mantar Today
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan will join Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) protest against the Centre at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today.
Modi: Congress’ Thoughts Outdated, Lost Ability to Listen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress and asserted that the party's thoughts have become "outdated". He also said the party has lost its power to listen.
PM Modi Challenges Congress in West Bengal: ‘Secure 40 Seats’ for 2024 Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a challenge has been posed before you from West Bengal that Congress will not be able to cross 40 (in Lok Sabha elections 2024). I pray that you can secure 40. I remember the incident from last year. We used to sit in that building and attempts were made to stifle the voices of the PM of the country. Today too, you have come prepared to not listen. But you can't suppress my voice. People of the country have strengthened this voice. I too have come prepared this time
Sanjay Raut: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Symbol Shift Reflects Modi-Shah’s Control Over Election Commission
On Ajit Pawar getting the NCP name and symbol, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "It is no more Election Commission of India (ECI) but rather Modi-Shah's Election Commission. This happened with Shiv Sena too."