Lakshmi Devamma, aged 92, from the Vengal Rao Nagar division in the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency, has cast her vote today. She became an example of democratic spirit in the Jubilee Hills by-election. She came to the polling station by car along with family members. Polling booth staff provided a wheelchair to her and assisted […]
Polling is underway for the Jubilee Hills by-polls, with many polling stations opening past noon. Voter turnout remains low despite Election Commission awareness campaigns, with only 20.76 percent recorded so far. Voting is proceeding slowly across most areas, except in the slums where participation is comparatively higher.
Former AP CM YS Jagan paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his 137th birth anniversary by garlanding his portrait. He lauded Azad’s contributions as a freedom fighter and India’s first Education Minister, extending greetings on National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day, and called his services to the nation immeasurable.
TG CM Revanth Reddy paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his 137th birth anniversary today, November 11. Highlighting Azad’s role as a freedom fighter, the CM extended greetings on National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day, appreciating those contributing significantly to education and minority welfare across the country.
BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy, accompanied by his wife Haritha, cast his vote at a polling station in Srinagar Colony during the Jubilee Hills by-poll in Hyderabad. He emphasized that every vote matters in a democracy and urged citizens to participate actively, stressing the need to vote for clean, development-oriented politics to bring positive change.
As the second phase of assembly polls is underway in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar has urged citizens to cast their votes responsibly. In a social media post, he appealed to people to “vote first, then have tea and tiffin,” emphasizing that voting is both a right and a responsibility, and everyone should inspire others to […]
A new 4-star Dasapalla Hotel is set to come up near Sakhamuru in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. today. AP CM Chandrababu will extend his greetings virtually, while several ministers, local public representatives, and CRDA officials are expected to attend the event, organizers announced.
The Jubilee Hills by-polls in Hyderabad is progressing peacefully, with 9.2% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, as per the Election Commission’s Public Relations Dept. Officials stated that, for the first time in the country, webcasting is being conducted at every polling booth using drone technology to ensure transparency of the polling process.
As the second phase of polls begins in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to voters to turn out in large numbers. He urged first-time voters to participate enthusiastically and inspire others to cast their votes. The Prime Minister expressed hope that Bihar would set a new record in voter turnout during this phase.
Triple-layer security has been arranged at polling stations for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. A total of 1,761 police personnel and 80 central forces have been deployed to ensure smooth polling. Section 144 has been enforced within 100 meters of polling booths. The Election Commission has identified 226 sensitive stations, and polling will continue till 6 […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticised the Election Commission’s special voter list revision, calling it “votebandi” similar to “notebandi.” She urged the EC to withdraw the exercise, calling it a “super emergency.” Banerjee alleged the BJP is harassing citizens before elections and vowed resistance despite threats or jail.
Authorities arrested four doctors in separate terror cases across Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, seizing explosives, weapons, and toxic chemicals. Investigations revealed links to ISIS, JeM, and AGUH. Officials say the radicalised professionals planned chemical and firearms-based attacks under foreign handlers.
The BJP criticised Congress for distancing itself from Shashi Tharoor’s birthday wishes to L.K. Advani. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of intolerance, dubbing it “Indira Nazi Congress.” Congress clarified that Tharoor’s remarks were personal, not party-backed, after he defended Advani’s legacy beyond the Babri Masjid episode.
Authorities are making arrangements for the Jubilee Hills by-election that will be held on November 11. Officials are distributing EVMs to election staff at the Yusufguda DRC Center. Election staff will reach polling stations this evening. District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan is supervising the polling arrangements.
In a joint operation, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Police seized 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and an assault rifle from doctors linked to a Faridabad medical college. Dr. Muzamil Shakeel and others were arrested for ties to banned terror groups JeM and AGUH, exposing a “white-collar terror ecosystem” of radicalised professionals.