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Karnataka: Over 13,000 polling staff to be deployed across 29 counting centers

With more than 13,000 staff deployed at the 29 counting centers across Karnataka for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies, elaborate arrangements have been put in place, officials said on Monday.

03 June,2024 05:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bengaluru sees 133-year record-breaking single day rainfall in June

The rainfall received on June 1 and June 2 alone, which amounted to 140.7 mm, surpassed the monthly average for June

03 June,2024 05:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi fled the country as probe agencies failed to arrest

According to a special court, businessmen engaged in multi-million dollar frauds like Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Vijay Mallya were able to flee the country because investigation agencies failed to arrest them at a proper time.

03 June,2024 04:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian elections are indeed miracle with a world record of 642 million voters

India recorded the highest voter turnout in the world, adding that the Indian elections are indeed a "miracle." Rajiv Kumar said, "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is the historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times voters of 27 countries in the European Union (EU).

03 June,2024 02:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi before India General Elections 2024 result

A day before the announcement of the India general elections 2024 result, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per PTI, there was no official word on the details of the meeting that happened on June 3. 

03 June,2024 02:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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After Amul, Mother Dairy prices incresed by 2 Rs per litre milk in Delhi NCR

Mother Dairy announced Rs 2 per litre hike in milk prices in the Delhi-NCR market on Monday. The increase in prices of all variants of milk is effective from June 3 in Delhi-NCR as well as other markets where it has a presence. Before Mother Dairy, Amul announced an increase in rates on Sunday.

03 June,2024 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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SC on Delhi govt plea for surplus water, UYRB meeting on June 5

On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered that the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) hold an emergency meeting on June 5 to appropriately address the issue of water scarcity in Delhi.

03 June,2024 12:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rupee surged to 83.04 against US dollar after exit poll result

The rupee surged 38 paise to reach its three-month high level of 83.04 against the US dollar. The country's Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts increased 10 per cent to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May. On Friday, foreign investors bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,613.24 crore.

03 June,2024 12:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Assam floods rise in death toll, over 13 districts affected

The death toll in Assam Flood rose to 15 after three more deaths were reported on Sunday, June 2, as a result of heavy rainfall in Assam following the landfall of Cyclone Remal. More than 6 lakh people are reported to be affected in the floods in the State.

03 June,2024 11:24 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expresses grief over lost lives in Rajgarh mishap

Bhajan Lal Sharma, the chief minister of Rajasthan, expressed sorrow on Monday over the deaths of 13 residents of the Jhalwar district on Sunday along the boundary between Rajasthan and Rajgarh.

03 June,2024 11:01 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi: People wait hours in queue amidst the water shortage struggle

People are standing in long lines to get water from tankers in various parts of the capital city of India, which is experiencing a serious water shortage. Despite the water issue, people can be seen waiting in large lines in Chilla Gaon, which is part of Mayur Vihar Phase 1.

03 June,2024 10:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Encounter with terrorists, security forces in Pulwama, J-K

On Monday morning, a confrontation occurred between security personnel and terrorists in the Nihama neighbourhood of Pulwama district.

03 June,2024 10:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Bengaluru Metro reinstated after disruption due to fallen tree branch

Bengaluru Metro reinstated after disruption due to fallen tree branch

Bengaluru Metro services have resumed on the entire Purple line after a tree branch fell across the metro track as a result of intense winds and rain. There were traffic jams in several areas of Bengaluru yesterday due to the high rains and wind that Karnataka experienced.

03 June,2024 10:24 AM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Madhya Pradesh: 13 killed, 15 injured as tractor-trailer overturns in Rajgarh

Madhya Pradesh: 13 killed, 15 injured as tractor-trailer overturns in Rajgarh

The people who were on board the tractor were coming to Rajasthan to attend a wedding, the police said adding that two of those who have been injured are in critical condition

03 June,2024 09:26 AM IST | Rajgarh | ANI
INDIA bloc says 'no truth' in exit polls; jubilation in BJP camp

INDIA bloc says 'no truth' in exit polls; jubilation in BJP camp

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren said that the INDIA bloc will win more than 10 seats in the state and more than 295 seats in the country

03 June,2024 09:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
EC demands proof from Congress on Shah’s alleged calls to DMs

EC demands proof from Congress on Shah’s alleged calls to DMs

EC asks Jairam Ramesh to substantiate claims of HM’s intimidation calls ahead of vote counting

03 June,2024 08:16 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Elections over, Arvind Kejriwal returns to Tihar

Elections over, Arvind Kejriwal returns to Tihar

AAP leader surrenders after interim bail; slams ‘fake’ BJP exit polls predicting Modi’s third term

03 June,2024 08:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh

Of the 50 seats, the BJP secured 36 seats and Chief Minister Pema Khandu is one of the 10 candidates who won unopposed

03 June,2024 08:15 AM IST | Itanagar | Agencies
Modi orders safety audits amid deadly heatwave

Modi orders safety audits amid deadly heatwave

He also said that regular drills for the maintenance of fire lines in forests and productive utilisation of biomass must be planned

03 June,2024 08:14 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Amul milk price hiked by Rs 2/litre across all variants with effect from June 3

Amul milk price hiked by Rs 2/litre across all variants with effect from June 3

The price of the Amul milk pouch will go up by Rs 2 per litre in all markets across the country

02 June,2024 11:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Man killed, his daughter injured after civic-run bus hits their two-wheeler

Man killed, his daughter injured after civic-run bus hits their two-wheeler

The incident tool place at 8:30 am on Saturday in front of the Bal Bharti office and involved an 'Aapli Bus' of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation

02 June,2024 09:31 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Are Votes Counted In India? Simple Explanation

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Are Votes Counted In India? Simple Explanation

     India's mega event, the Lok Sabha Elections, wrapped up on June 1st after seven phases spread across 44 days. A whopping 15 million polling staff journeyed across the country to set up approximately 1 million polling stations, including in remote areas like villages, hills, deserts, and conflict zones. Despite scorching temperatures, voters across India turned up to cast their ballots during each phase with a total estimated voter count of 969 million people. To keep up with modern times, electronic voting machines were used for casting ballots, making the process more efficient and reliable. Now at stake are 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. The votes will be counted on Tuesday, June 4 and the counting for all constituencies will begin at 8am. In the scene comes the most important question which is how the votes are counted in India and what's the process to it? Let us know all of it in this video.

    03 June,2024 05:40 PM IST
    Israel seeks 'governing alternative' to Hamas in Gaza

    Israel seeks 'governing alternative' to Hamas in Gaza

    An Israeli defence official told AP that Gallant hopes to enable isolated, Hamas-free areas in Gaza to become "hubs of local government" and identify forces that can enable a longer-term formation of a government.

    03 June,2024 09:26 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP

    Japan: Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Ishikawa prefecture, no tsunami threat

    The quake occurred at approximately 6:31 am on Monday, with its epicentre estimated to be 10 kilometres deep

    03 June,2024 09:23 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI

    Chinese craft lands on the far side of the moon

    The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge crater known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the China National Space Administration said

    03 June,2024 08:18 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    According to police, Gopal Khandelwal had a dispute with his neighbour Prabhu Thakaria over car parking in Shanti Colony on Thursday night

    01 June,2024 05:59 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI

    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

    23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

    On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

    16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    India General Elections 2024: Ab ki baar Maharashtra too far?

    India General Elections 2024: Ab ki baar Maharashtra too far?

    Exit polls forecast a drop in BJP and NDA numbers in the state even as Modi magic is said to be working elsewhere

    03 June,2024 04:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
    02 June,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
    02 June,2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    02 June,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
    02 June,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
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