Morning Digest | INDIA bloc leaders to meet EC over voter turnout; Rahul Gandhi says Modi is ‘little scared’ on PM’s Adani-Ambani jibe, and more
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INDIA bloc leaders to meet Election Commission over voter turnout, ‘religious’ politics
Leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will meet the Election Commission on May 9 over their demand to promptly release the absolute voter turnout figures in the ongoing Lok Sabha election after each phase, sources said.
Sam Pitroda resigns as chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
Congress leader Sam Pitroda resigned as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress on May 8 after his controversial remarks spurred the BJP to label the party “racist”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge accepted Mr. Pitroda’s decision.
PM Modi is targeting his ‘friends’ as his chair has started ‘shaking’, says Congress
Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 8 asked why Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had stopped raising the “Adani-Ambani issue” and if a deal had been struck, the Congress hit back, claiming that the tide of the election had turned and that had forced the Prime Minister to target his “friends”.
Dushyant Chautala’s Jannayak Janta Party offers to back Congress against BJP in Haryana
Kannur leads in the Gold Cup race at the State School Arts Festival, with Thrissur and rivals close behind.
Indian diplomat's meeting with Jamaat Ameer deemed routine by MEA, emphasizing regular diplomatic interactions in Bangladesh.
Government increases TDR compensation for plot owners near water bodies to encourage conservation efforts and attract participation.
Lakshya Sen's inconsistent performance leads to his exit from the India Open, concluding India's challenge in the tournament.
Rooster fights defy state bans in Krishna and Godavari districts, drawing large crowds and illegal betting during Sankranti festivities.
SRM University-AP students excel in athletics, winning three gold medals at the All-India Inter-University Championships 2025-26.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday pledged to mobilise people in resistance against the BJP-led Union government’s “anti-agricultural worker, anti-farmer, anti-worker, anti-people” laws and policies till they are all repealed, the party said on Friday. In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) said the members took the pledge following a three-day meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram.
Celebrated Kannada writer and thinker K. P. Poornachandra Tejaswi’s deep connection with literature, nature, and the Malnad landscape has taken centre stage at Lalbagh’s Republic Day Flower Show, themed ‘Tejaswi Vismaya’.
Pro-Iran rallies in Kashmir and Kargil express solidarity with Iran's regime amid ongoing domestic protests and international criticism.
Expressing the need for more number of socially responsive engineers and lawyers for furthering development of the country, Governor Thaawarchad Gehlot here on Friday lauded St. Aloysius institution for widening its service in the education sector by opening separate institutes for engineering and law
Delhi High Court requests government response on the detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iran amid family concerns for their safety.
Balagere residents launch a road cleaning drive to address ongoing neglect and hazardous conditions causing frequent accidents.
Experience the vibrant performances of Kerala Kalolsavam 2026, showcasing Chavittu Natakam's rich heritage and youthful passion.