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Andhra Pradesh is now without a capital; what's next?

On 2nd June 2024, the state of Andhra Pradesh lost its capital city, leaving it without a formally recognised political and administrative centre for now. After the election results, either Amravati will be chosen as the standalone capital city or the tri-city capital concept could be adopted.

Jun 3, 2024

All set for counting at 40 centers in Bihar amid tight security, helpline Nos issued by EC

The counting of votes for all the 40 parliamentary seats of Bihar will take place in as many counting centers set up in 33 districts amid tight security, officials said here.

Jun 3, 2024

Heavy rains lash Sri Lanka, 10 killed, 5 missing

Ten people were killed and five others missing during the past 24 hours as heavy rains and strong winds lashed out across Sri Lanka

Jun 3, 2024

Sensex up 2,600 points, opens at record high of 76,582 points as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Sensex opened almost 2600 points higher at 76,582 points and Nifty opened almost 800 points higher at 23,338 points.

Jun 3, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's take on exit poll: Insists on 295, cites Moosewala's song, terms as 'Fantasy Poll'

Axis My India's Exit Poll forecast 361-401 seats for the BJP-led NDA out of a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. Additionally, the agency predicted 131 to 166 seats for the INDIA bloc.

Jun 3, 2024

Voting begins for six MLC seats in Karnataka Legislative Council

The Congress is contesting all six seats, whereas the BJP has fielded candidates in four seats, and the JD(S) is contesting two seats.

Jun 3, 2024

J&K Congress rejects exit polls predictions, exudes confidence of opening account in UT

Most exit polls predict three seats for the National Conference and two seats for the BJP in J&K. After the worst-ever debacles in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress is hopeful of opening its account in 2024 polls.

Jun 3, 2024

Big boost to tourism: Five-star hotels to be constructed in all 20 districts of J&K

To provide better facilities to tourists in different destinations, the Union Territory administration has set up district-level panels to identify land for establishing 5-star hotels in J&K.

Jun 2, 2024

Delhi HC issues wakeup call: Soaring temperatures in the city and deforestation

Taking judicial notice of the highest ever temperature recorded at 52.3 degrees Celsius in a matter before it on 1st June 2024, the Delhi HC stated that "it is not far to see the day when this City may be only a barren dessert, in case the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation".

Jun 2, 2024

TN parties give mixed response to Exit Polls result

Tamil Nadu political parties gave a mixed response to the Exit Polls which projected NDA gaining a thumping majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 2, 2024

"Annoyed" Mehbooba skips INDIA bloc meeting to convey her message to Congress

During campaigning for the three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir Valley, the Congress supported the National Conference against PDP candidates.

Jun 2, 2024

Curtains come down on Lok Sabha polls with over 61 per cent turnout in final phase

Over 61 per cent turnout was recorded in the 57 seats across 8 states/UT that went to polls in the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, bringing the mammoth electoral exercise to its close, the Election Commission said.

Jun 2, 2024

BJP set to form 3rd consecutive govt in Arunachal Pradesh

The ruling BJP surged ahead of the other parties, winning 15 seats while leading on 31 seats as the counting of votes in Arunachal Pradesh is underway on Sunday, almost ensuring itself a third consecutive term.

Jun 2, 2024

NIMHANS conferred with Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for health promotion

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday bagged the Nelson Mandela Award for health promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jun 1, 2024

Katra Declared Smoking-Free: Sale, Consumption of Tobacco Products Banned In Holy Town

On "World No Tobacco Day" Deputy Commissioner Reasi issued an order to ban the sale, consumption, and possession of all tobacco products in the holy town of Katra base camp of the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Jun 1, 2024