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Election Commission introduces QR code entry system for counting halls to ensure secure, tamper-free access | India News
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has introduced a quick response (QR) code-based verification system to regulate the access of persons to the counting halls on May 4, the day of the election results.“To eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons from entering counting centres, the Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based photo…
‘Just spreading rumours’: BJP dismisses TMC’s ballot box ‘tampering’ charges amid ongoing protests | India News
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata party on Thursday hit out at the All India Trinamool Comgress (TMC), dismissing the latter allegations on postal ballot box tampering. On the accusations that the BJP “in active collusion” with the Election Commission “is opening ballot boxes without the presence of any relevant party stakeholders”, BJP leader Tapas Roy…
Experience meets performance in 30–39 age group 10k men’s category | India News
(Left to right): Shivpratap Prajapati, Shubham Kumar and Anil Jindal NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon turned the streets of the capital into a vibrant display of energy and determination as runners of all ages came together with a shared purpose to push limits and embrace fitness. The winner, Shivpratap Prajapati, 34 years old,…
MP boat mishap: cruise capsizes in Jabalpur, 4 killed, rescue ops on | India News
NEW DELHI: A boating accident took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after a cruise capsized in Bargi Dam, leaving four people dead, officials told news agency ANI on Thursday.According to Jabalpur collector Raghvendra Singh, at least 15 people have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations are under way to locate 12…
‘We didn’t fall for nuclear bluff’: Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan, explains why Op Sindoor was halted | India News
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India halted Operation Sindoor “voluntarily” and on its “own terms,” asserting that the country was ready for a long war against Pakistan.He also slammed Pakistan calling it the “epicentre of International Terrorism”, further adding that India did not fall for the “bluff” of a nuclear…
Today’s Chanakya predicts BJP landslide in Assam, neck-and-neck fight between UDF and LDF in Kerala | India News
Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, Pinarayi Vijayan and Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Exit poll predictions released on Thursday by Today’s Chanakya covered the upcoming assembly results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Kerala.The projections came a day after several other pollsters released their estimates for these states.Today’s Chanakya, in its poll predictions for West…
Evening news wrap: SC asks Centre to consider abortion beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors; & more | India News
Photo credit: ANI The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider a law change to allow abortions beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors, saying no time limit should apply in such cases. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Navy carried out the first-ever salvo launch of indigenous NASM-SR anti-ship missiles from a helicopter….
‘We are forming govt of Maa, Mati, Manush’: Bengal CM Mamata rejects exit polls giving BJP edge | India News
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rejected exit poll predictions for the state, declaring that the Trinamool Congress will form a “government of Maa, Maati, Manush.”Her reaction came after multiple pollsters released projections indicating a neck-and-neck contest between the ruling TMC and the main opposition, BJP.Polling in both phases concluded with…
Emerging Athletes Excel in Under-29 10K at Times Internet Half Marathon | India News
Photographer (L-R): Krishna Pal, Rajesh, Mohit Sharma NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon brought together emerging talent, with the under-29 10-kilometer category showcasing speed, ambition, and promising athletic journeys.Securing the top position was Krishna Pal, 28, who clocked an impressive chip time of 34:00. Having started his running journey in 2019, Pal shared that…
