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The ballots are in: 60% vote in Ph 2

New Delhi, April 27 -- Millions on Friday voted to elect their Lok Sabha representatives in 88 constituencies across 12 states and one Union Territory, marking the end of the second of the seven-stage... Read More


SC rejects pleas calling for 100% VVPAT checking

New Delhi, April 27 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a bundle of petitions that demanded 100% cross-verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the Voter Verified Pape... Read More


Under the Charminar's glow, disaffection, aspiration collide

Hyderabad, April 27 -- It's 6.30pm on an early April day and the sun has begun to set around the imposing Charminar, bathing its turrets in an orange glow. The siren for the "azaan" descends on Old Hy... Read More


Japanese town to install barricade, block tourists' view of mt fuji

Tokyo, April 27 -- A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists. Constr... Read More


Kangana disrespecting freedom fighters: Vikramaditya

Dharamshala, April 27 -- Congress' Mandi Lok Sabha seat candidate Vikramaditya Singh in the latest jibe at his opponent, Kangana Ranaut, said she lacks an understanding of history and facts. "When di... Read More


Cong names 3 candidates, fields turncoat Ranjit from Sujanpur

Shimla, April 27 -- After multiple rounds of discussions and surveys, the ruling Congress announced candidates for three of the six assembly seats where bypolls will be held simultaneouslywith the Lok... Read More


72 % voters register their choice for Jammu LS seat

Jammu, April 27 -- At least 72.04% of the 17.8 lakh voters in Jammu exercised their right to franchise as the Lok Sabha constituency went to polls, along with 87 other seats, in the second phase of el... Read More


Two terrorists gunned down

Srinagar, April 27 -- Security forces on Friday killed two terrorists during an overnight gunfight in northern town of Sopore in Baramulla district. A civilian was also injured during the gun fight. ... Read More


Omar, Mufti urge EC not to postpone polls

Srinagar/Jammu, April 27 -- A day after the Election Commission of India sought a report on the weather and accessibility related constraints, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and PDP presiden... Read More


24 houses damaged,500 moved to safety

Jammu, April 27 -- A day after massive land subsidence damaged 24 houses in Pernote village and a 500-metre road stretch between Ramban and Gool, at least 500 people have been shifted to safer places ... Read More