Morning digest | Exit polls predict big win for BJP and allies in Lok Sabha polls; Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Assembly election results today, and more
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The Hindu’s Morning Digest on June 2, 2024, gives a select list of stories to start the day
Exit polls predict third term for NDA
All major exit polls published after the seventh and the last phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls ended, predicted a third term for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The polls indicated that the NDA may end up winning close to 350 seats. On the other hand, the INDIA bloc is projected to win about 150 seats.
Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly election results on June 2
The results of the elections to the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh and the 32-member Sikkim State Assemblies will be declared on June 2, two days ahead of the outcome of the Lok Sabha polls.
PM Modi confident of NDA’s victory, terms INDIA bloc ‘opportunistic’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that the people of India had voted in record numbers to re-elect the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, adding that the “opportunistic” INDIA bloc had failed to strike a chord with them.
INDIA bloc will win 295 seats, says Kharge after meeting INDIA bloc leaders
A report reveals 102 re-elected MPs saw a 110% asset increase from 2014 to 2024, highlighting significant wealth growth among politicians.
Ecologist V.S. Vijayan fondly remembers Madhav Gadgil as a compassionate leader dedicated to science and fearless ecological advocacy.
Pongal gift hampers distribution begins in Madurai, benefiting 9.46 lakh rice ration cardholders ahead of the festival.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil's advocacy profoundly influenced Kerala's political and ecological narratives over the past 15 years.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasizes technology's role in social uplift and Tamil Nadu's shift towards an innovation-driven economy at UmagineTN.
BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal clashes with Chhattisgarh government over Bharat Scouts and Guides event, sparking court battle and controversy.
M.S. Sathyu and Jayamala honored at Karnataka State Film Awards 2020-2021 for their outstanding contributions to cinema.
Nearly 48,000 engineering graduates registered under the Yuva Nidhi scheme amid rising unemployment and skills gap in Bengaluru.
Domestic Workers’ Rights Union condemns an ad campaign stigmatizing maids, calling for accountability and fair treatment in hiring practices.
Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Dindigul, Theni and Sivaganga
Sankranti celebrations in Visakhapatnam schools featured traditional performances, decorations, and cultural activities, fostering festive spirit among students.
Raj Thackeray criticizes Maharashtra's government for neglecting locals, linking increased money in politics to rising drug issues.
A late-night demolition to remove encroachments around the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, carried out on Delhi High Court directions, led to stone-pelting, injuries to police personnel and multiple arrests.