Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let's take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn't know.
29 March,2024 04:41 PM IST
In the early days of Indian democracy, elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots. But in a bid to modernize the electoral process and enhance efficiency, a significant transition took place – the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs. Let's take a look into how the transition from paper ballots to EVMs in Lok Sabha elections took place. Before the advent of EVMs, voters cast their votes by marking their choices on paper ballots. These ballots were then placed in sealed ballot boxes. Counting paper ballots was a time-consuming process, often requiring days or even weeks to tally the votes accurately. Additionally, there were concerns about ballot stuffing, tampering, and errors in counting. So to curb the issue, electronic Voting Machines, the game-changer in the world of elections, came into the picture.
19 March,2024 06:40 PM IST
A flight carrying the first batch of Indians, who were stranded in Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, landed in New Delhi on October 13th. The evacuees expressed their happiness as they returned home safely and thanked Indian Govt for their support. The Ministry of External Affairs has launched 'Operation Ajay' to evacuate stranded Indians from war-hit Israel. As many as 212 Indian nationals safely arrived at the Delhi airport from war-hit Israel. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar arrived at the airport to welcome the Indian evacuees. With folded hands, MoS Chandrasekhar greeted evacuees and interacted with the students. The war between Israel and Hamas has entered Day 07 and over 2,700 people have been killed so far.
13 October,2023 05:20 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the first flight carrying 212 Indians from Israel, landed at Delhi airport on 13th October under ‘Operation Ajay’. The Indian nationals were received by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The flight constituted of Indian citizens - students, caregivers, and business professionals, and a similar flight is being planned in the coming days. The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety and welfare of all our Indian citizens in Israel.
13 October,2023 11:48 AM IST
Pakistani national, Seema Haider is under the lens of the UP ATS. Seema who is under the lens of security agencies, recently was grilled by UP ATS. I cannot go back to my hometown as death is waiting for me in Pakistan, said Seema Haider. “I have told the truth to the investigation agencies. I will have to say 100 lies to hide one lie, so I told the truth. I am India’s daughter-in-law, and this country’s law will serve justice. Pakistan is now a foreign land for me.I can’t go back to Pakistan, my death is waiting there for me. I request everyone to speak in my support and spread rumours about me,” said Seema. Recently, UP Police recovered 2 video cassettes, 4 mobile phones, 5 Pakistani passports, and 1 unused passport from Seema’s possession. Shocking revelations by UP Police raised eyebrows about Seema whether she is a true lover or Pak Spy.
21 July,2023 05:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after his five-day visit to America and Egypt. Prime Minister’s visit to both countries was historic in many ways as many agreements were signed on this visit. On landing at the Delhi airport, BJP national president JP Nadda, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and several other BJP leaders welcomed PM Modi. During this, PM Modi spoke to all the leaders and discussed the situation back home while he was representing the nation abroad.
26 June,2023 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
Ranveer Singh may just be following in his wife and star Deepika Padukone's footsteps and heading to Hollywood. The actor has signed on to the same agency that his 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' co-star Alia Bhatt signed back in July 2021. The firm, WME, also represents big names in Hollywood like Rihanna, Robert Pattinson, Keanu Reeves, Emma Roberts, Kristen Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kim Kardashian, among many others. Since moving away from YRF's talent agency, the actor has been represented by India's Collective Artists Network. He will continue to be represented by the agency. Watch the full video to find out more!
01 June,2023 05:43 PM IST
Pathaan has hit the silver screens today. Fans have received the movie with excitement. Film Director Anurag Kashyap watched the film and reacted to Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback on the silver screens. Kashyap appreciated the second half of the movie and the action sequences. He was also flabbergasted by Shah Rukh’s fitness in the movie
25 January,2023 05:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Satellite images taken over a number of Chinese cities have captured crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes, as the country continues its battle with an unprecedented wave of Covid-19 infections following its dismantling of severe pandemic restrictions. The images show a funeral home on the outskirts of Beijing, which appears to have constructed a brand-new parking area, as well as lines of vehicles waiting outside of funeral homes in Kunming, Nanjing, Chengdu, Tangshan and Huzhou.
12 January,2023 07:43 PM IST | China
The special chartered cargo flight, bringing 8 cheetahs from Namibia, landed at the Indian Air Force Station in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on September 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the cheetahs into Kuno National park in MP.
17 September,2022 12:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
