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The Times of India 100km poll trek to village yields just 4 votes

The polling team embarked on a four-day expedition to reach Kanar village, situated in one of the most secluded areas of Uttarakhand and housing 587 registered voters. Their journey concluded in disappointment as only four villagers, along with four members of the polling party, exercised their voting rights on Friday. Disheartened, the team made their way back to Pithoragarh on Saturday.

The Times of India 100km poll trek to village yields just 4 votes

The polling team embarked on a four-day expedition to reach Kanar village, situated in one of the most secluded areas of Uttarakhand and housing 587 registered voters. Their journey concluded in disappointment as only four villagers, along with four members of the polling party, exercised their voting rights on Friday. Disheartened, the team made their way back to Pithoragarh on Saturday.

The Times of India Assam: For Bengali-Hindu refugees, tribals, survival hinges on CAA

Bengali Hindus and tribals in Assam seek citizenship under CAA after NRC exclusion. Refugees like Rasendra Hajong and Maya Das in Silchar hope for recognition through documented proof of religious persecution in a bid for Indian citizenship.

The Times of India Nitish Kumar taunts Lalu over 'too many kids', Tejashwi hits back

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sparked a fresh controversy on Saturday with a remark, seemingly directed at RJD chief Lalu Prasad for encouraging his own sons and daughters to enter politics. Kumar stated,"Paida to bahut kar diya...Itna jyada paida karna chahiye kisi ko, bal bachcha (Should anybody have so many children)?"

The Times of India After Amethi, 'shehzada' will flee Wayanad too, taunts PM Modi

PM Modi took a dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during a campaign rally, remarking that following his departure from Amethi, the "Congress prince" would also need to make a hasty retreat from Wayanad. The PM, actively engaged in campaigning for BJP and NDA candidates in Maharashtra and Karnataka, highlighted the challenging scenario Rahul Gandhi faces in Wayanad.

The Times of India Man kills wife’s lover, surrenders before cops in Odisha

In Jajpur, a man surrenders after killing Jaydev for blackmailing his wife with nude photos. The police investigate the case, including the use of a blood-stained knife and Jaydev's hospitalization for postmortem.

The Times of India MP’s low polling puzzle & why both BJP & Congress are happy

2024 LS election in MP witnesses an 8% polling drop, with BJP blaming Congress for voter apathy. Congress views the decline positively, signaling a shift in voter sentiment. Political figures engage in intense campaign activities.

The Times of India Stay aloof, avoid contact with lawyers: HC to judges

Madras High Court instructs subordinate judicial officers to maintain aloofness, avoid personal contact with lawyers, uphold professionalism, adhere to judicial ethics, and face consequences for any deviations to ensure public trust in the judiciary.

The Times of India Caste census, no Agnipath: Rahul Gandhi-Tipu pitch in 1st rally

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have urged voters to opt for the INDIA bloc instead of the NDA, emphasizing that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will determine the future trajectory of the nation. At their first joint rally, held in Amroha on Saturday, they accused BJP of attempting to alter the Constitution, which they claimed went "against the very basic spirit of India".

The Times of India Centenarians show the way: No 'vote from home' for this 112-yr-old

112-year-old Kanchanben, widow and mother of three, determined to vote in person on May 20 despite having the option to vote from home. She advocates for youth participation in the Lok Sabha election.

The Times of India Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Mother moves SC against bail

The Supreme Court is examining the bail granted to four men in the Soumya Vishwanathan murder case. The convicts were also involved in the Jigisha Ghosh murder case. Soumya's mother has challenged the Delhi High Court's decision.

The Times of India Owaisi’s ‘keep butchering’ pat for beef shop owner irks FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday following the circulation of a viral video showing him meeting and commending a beef shop owner in Hyderabad. During his Lok Sabha election campaigning in Hyderabad, Owaisi passed through a beef shop, met the owner and praised him. “Rehan beef shop zindabad. Kaise ho bhai? Salaam alaikum.