Congress has criticized National Conference leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his changing approach to EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) allegations. This criticism came after Abdullah dismissed claims raised by Congress and other opposition parties about EVM manipulation following the Maharashtra election results. Senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore pointed out that while opposition parties like the NCP, Shiv Sena, and Samajwadi Party have questioned the integrit

In a significant development, at least 75 Indian nationals have been evacuated from war-torn Syria, where rebel forces have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The evacuees, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir stranded at Saida Zainab, have safely crossed into Lebanon and will return to India by commercial flights, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The evacuation follows multiple requests from Indian nationals and an assessment of the evolv

The Bombay High Court recently condemned the rising number of frivolous petitions filed to stall redevelopment projects, calling it the "cheapest method" to delay legitimate work. In this case, a 67-year-old tenant, Khimjibhai Patadia, filed a petition claiming tenancy rights to resist eviction from the 83-year-old Bubna bungalow in Kandivali, Mumbai. The property was set for redevelopment, with all other tenants already vacating. Patadia's claims were rejected by the court, whi

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun fulfilled his unusual promise by eating the $6.2 million banana artwork titled "Comedian," created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The artwork, which features a banana duct-taped to a wall, was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York, with Sun being one of seven bidders. At a high-end hotel in Hong Kong, Sun took a bite of the banana in front of a crowd of journalists and influencers. He described the fruit as "much better than

 The BJP has sharply criticized Congress for its repeated claims about faulty electronic voting machines (EVMs) following its losses in the Haryana and Maharashtra elections. The Congress party has often alleged that EVMs are tampered with to favor the BJP, but the BJP responded by pointing out that the same technology had delivered victories for Congress in Jharkhand and Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad bypoll. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), the BJP mocked Congress for blaming

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow

In a surprising turn of events, the recent Haryana elections rendered all exit polls drastically incorrect. Major agencies had confidently projected a comfortable win for the Congress party; however, the BJP emerged victorious, securing its third consecutive term in power. This unexpected outcome has sparked discussions surrounding potential EVM tampering and has prompted various political leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, to call for a return to paper ballot

Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy of Andhra Pradesh appears to be grappling with the aftermath of the 2024 election results, which saw his party face a significant setback. Four months post-election, Jagan remains entrenched in his belief that external factors, particularly the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), contributed to his party's defeat. He has expressed frustration with the narrative surrounding the election, suggesting that if he had been willing to "lie" like h

In the wake of a disappointing performance in the Haryana elections, Congress leaders have lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were hacked. Party spokesman Pawan Khera stated that the alleged hacking occurred across 20 seats, with documentary evidence provided for seven of them. The remaining evidence for the other 13 seats is expected to be submitted within the next 48 hours. Khera emphasized the importance of fair

In the wake of a disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, YSR Congress Party has launched a fierce critique against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging various irregularities in the electoral process. The party has expressed significant doubts about the integrity of the polling process, focusing on accusations of EVM tampering and discrepancies in the reported results. Despite the passage of nearly three months since the elections, the party remains unsatisfied

The recent release of Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from Nellore Central jail has stirred controversy, primarily due to a social media blunder by the YCP. Pinnelli, who lost his Macherla seat this election, was previously jailed for destroying EVMs and assaulting TDP agents. Following the release, YCP's Twitter handle posted a video with the caption: “Former MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy has came out of detention in illegal cases.” This caption, which described Pinnell

The YSR Congress Party (YCP) has been vocal about alleged EVM tampering in Andhra Pradesh elections, with claims that the electoral process was compromised. YCP leaders and their social media supporters have propagated narratives suggesting that the election outcomes were influenced by manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the lack of concrete evidence, these claims have sparked significant controversy. Recently, rumors circulated on social media alleging that t

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