'Naveen Patnaik responsible for BJD defeat in Odisha': Independent candidate Soumya Patnaik

After the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a defeat in the State Assembly and Parliamentary elections, independent candidate Soumya Ranjan Patnaik took a swipe at BJD, claiming that former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the party's supremo, was responsible for the party's defeat.

"This is the victory of the public,' says KL Sharma

Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress' newly elected Member of Parliament from a high profile seat of Amethi regarded his victory as the public's victory.

From B-teams, BJD and YSRCP are now 'has-been' teams: Jairam Ramesh

Pointing out the electoral drubbings of the YSR Congress Party and the BJD, which, he said, were the B-teams of BJP, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday warned other regional parties against aligning with the BJP for they end up in the same fate.

'Modi-factor is finished,' says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday took a jibe at the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and asserted that the party is far away from the majority and is now dependent on allies.

'Govt must respect verdict of people, release Engineer Rashid': Mehbooba

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP Chief, Mehbooba Mufti, on Wednesday congratulated Abdul Rashid Sheikh, the winner of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and urged the government to respect the people's verdict and called for the release of Engineer Rashid.

QS ranking: DU 1st in Indian central universities

Delhi University (DU) has been ranked 1st among the central universities from India in the QS World University Rankings-2025.

22 trekkers trapped in Uttarkashi, five die

The teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued a total of 11 trekkers and have been brought to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun while two others are present in nearby base camp, in the Bhatwadi block of Uttarkashi district, on Wednesday.

24 Muslim candidates win Lok Sabha seats, two less than in 2019 polls

As many as 78 Muslims were in the fray this year, dwoin from2019 when 115 Muslim candidates were fielded by various parties.

Putin calls PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a phone call on Wednesday for his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

73 women elected to Lok Sabha

As many as 78 Muslims were in the fray this year, dwoin from2019 when 115 Muslim candidates were fielded by various parties.

Prez Murmu dissolves 17th Lok Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the recommendation of the Union Cabinet.

Right steps at right time, says Kharge

I.N.D.I.A bloc partners will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to realise the people’s desire not to be ruled by the BJP government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday following the opposition alliance’s first meeting after the Lok Sabha poll results.

Trinamool's Unfancied Win Against BJP Big Guns

The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal have thrown up unexpected results. While the Trinamool Congress has won 29 seats, the BJP managed to win 12, and the Congress got one seat. But the figures hid many embarrassments.

Modi Set For Historic 3rd Term As PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

India's Thriving, Flourishing Democratic Process Wins Big In UK

As the results of India's mammoth general election were tallied on Tuesday, the overwhelming theme among UK-based strategic experts and poll watchers was one of high praise for the country's "thriving and flourishing" democratic process.

Rajnath Singh Expresses Gratitude To Party Workers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the party workers for the third consecutive victory of the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Naidu Set To Be Andhra CM, PM To Attend Oath Ceremony

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 9, sources said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event, sources said.

Kangana Wins Mandi Lok Sabha Seat By Over 74,000 Votes

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 74,755 votes. Kangana defeated Congress' heavyweight Vikramadita Singh.

India Aim To End 17year Title Drought With T20 WC 2024

The Indian men's cricket team will be looking to end a 17-year-long trophy drought at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled in the West Indies and the United States in June.

Djokovic Feels No Knee Trouble While Playing On Court

Defending champion Novak Djokovic, who delivered a typically resilient display to outlast Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open 2024, revealed that he's been carrying a right knee injury for a few weeks now.

Constitution Guiding Light, Will Work With Everyone For Viksit Bharat: PM

Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.

Congress Stalwart Selja's Victory To Raise Her Stature In Haryana Politics

A prominent Dalit face of the Congress in Haryana, Kumari Selja's win from Sirsa Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday is going to further increase her stature in Haryana's politics, with assembly polls in the state a few months away. Selja, 61, trounced BJP's Ashok Tanwar by a margin of 2,68,497 from the Sirsa reserved seat.

Supreme Court: Another Petition Seeking NEET Re-Exam Over Alleged Paper Leak | NEET-UG 2024

The Supreme Court in the case Shivangi Mishra and others v. National Testing Agency and others observed wherein another writ petition has been filed seeking a re-conduct of the exam.

Dhami joins celebrations after BJP wins 3 seats in U’khand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined the celebrations with workers at the BJP state office in Dehradun after BJP bagged three seats in the hill state on Tuesday.

BJP SUFFERS DOWNSLIDE IN UP: SP, CONG MAKE A BIG COMEBACK

All along the seven phases of the Lok Sabha election, which were spread over two months, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath invoked the people's support showing off development, and more often in the name of god, an obvious call considering the recent consecration of the famed Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

NDA RETAINS KARNATAKA EVEN AS CONGRESS MAKES A COMEBACK

The NDA has soared ahead of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Karnataka. The BJP-led alliance has won 19 seats in the state, while the ruling Congress has won 9 seats. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani are among the winners.

'Miracle was imminent', says Suresh Gopi after BJP's historic Lok Sabha victory in Kerala

Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi who is poised for a historic win in the parliamentary seat of Thrissur said he is \"ecstatic\" about the BJP breaching the bastion in Kerala according to trends announced by the Election Commission on Tuesday in the counting of votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

DMK-led alliance sweeps Tamil Nadu

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is set to achieve a clean sweep in the Lok Sabha polls, winning all 39 seats as of around 4:30 PM, even bettering its 2009 sweep tally.

Bloodbath on D-street

Stock indices witnessed bloodbath on the day the Lok Sabha results are being announced, where incumbent BJP performed below par and seems it may fall short of exit poll predictions and the majority mark on its own.

Congress to hold discussion with alliance partners, 'new partners', says Kharge

As none of the major parties has received a full majority in the Lok Sabha elections with counting almost coming to an end, the Congress party will hold discussions with its allies as well as \"new partners,\" party president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Tuesday.