India has completed phase 1 of its 7 phase election process to vote-in a new government. With less than 50 days left for the result to be announced, Punjab- a western Indian state is emerging as a key for the incumbent. Will M Modi and his party get the popular vote in this state?

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<p>On Saturday night (April 20), Nimisha Priya's mother, Premakumari, and Samuel Jerome, the chairman of the 'Save Nimisha' Action Council and a human rights activist, arrived at Yemen's international airport. Their purpose is to visit Nimisha Priya, who is currently detained in a Yemeni prison.</p>

<p>After their visit to Nimisha Priya in prison, they plan to meet with tribal leaders and the family of the Yemeni citizen who was killed.</p>

<p>Premakumari, along with Nimisha’s husband Tomy Thomas, daughter Michelle, and Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandra, arrived at Kochi airport on Saturday morning to catch an Indigo flight to Yemen, as reported by Mathrubhumi news.</p>

<p>Since India currently lacks diplomatic relations with the Yemeni government, and the embassy has been relocated to Djibouti, discussions are being facilitated by the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council.</p>

<p>Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandran handled Nimisha Priya’s mother's case in the Delhi High Court and remained in constant communication with the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the matter.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why does Nimisha Priya face death sentence?</strong></h2>

<p>Nimisha Priya, who has been in prison since 2017 for the murder of a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi.</p>

<p>Priya was convicted of killing Mahdi and received the death sentence from a Yemeni trial court in 2018. Since then, her family has been advocating for her release.</p>

<p>With the Yemeni Supreme Court rejecting her appeal, the decision now rests with the country's President.</p>

<p>Originally from Palakkad district in Kerala, Priya trained as a nurse and later moved to Yemen, where she worked in various private hospitals.</p>

<p>In 2014, she met Talal Abdo Mahdi, who offered to help her start her own clinic, as local partnership is required by Yemeni law for business ventures.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Yemen's Houthis fired anti-ship missile after attack in Yemen: US</strong></p>

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<p>However, their partnership ended due to conflicts, and&nbsp;Priya started her clinic alone in 2015. Mahdi, reportedly, began threatening her and confiscated her passport to prevent her from leaving Yemen.</p>

<p>Priya filed a police complaint against him in 2016, resulting in his arrest, but he continued to harass her after his release. In 2017, she injected him with sedatives in an attempt to retrieve her passport, but he died from an overdose. Consequently, Priya was found guilty of murder in 2018 and sentenced to death.</p>

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On Saturday night (April 20), Nimisha Priya's mother, Premakumari, and Samuel Jerome, the chairman of the 'Save Nimisha' Action Council and a human rights activist, arrived at Yemen's international airport.

On Saturday night (April 20), Nimisha Priya's mother, Premakumari, and Samuel Jerome, the chairman of the 'Save Nimisha' Action Council and a human rights activist, arrived at Yemen's international airport. Their purpose is to visit Nimisha Priya, who is currently detained in a Yemeni prison. After their visit to Nimisha Priya in prison, they plan to meet with tribal leaders and the family of the Yemeni citizen who was killed. Premakumari, along with Nimisha’s husband Tomy Thomas, daughter Michelle, and Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandra, arrived at Kochi airport on Saturday morning to catch an Indigo flight to Yemen, as reported by Mathrubhumi news. Since India currently lacks diplomatic relations with the Yemeni government, and the embassy has been relocated to Djibouti, discussions are being facilitated by the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council. Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandran handled Nimisha Priya’s mother's case in the Delhi High Court and remained in constant communication with the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the matter. Also read | Yemen's Houthi group successfully tests hypersonic missile: Report Why does Nimisha Priya face death sentence? Nimisha Priya, who has been in prison since 2017 for the murder of a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi. Priya was convicted of killing Mahdi and received the death sentence from a Yemeni trial court in 2018. Since then, her family has been advocating for her release. With the Yemeni Supreme Court rejecting her appeal, the decision now rests with the country's President. Originally from Palakkad district in Kerala, Priya trained as a nurse and later moved to Yemen, where she worked in various private hospitals. In 2014, she met Talal Abdo Mahdi, who offered to help her start her own clinic, as local partnership is required by Yemeni law for business ventures. Also watch | Yemen's Houthis fired anti-ship missile after attack in Yemen: US However, their partnership ended due to conflicts, and Priya started her clinic alone in 2015. Mahdi, reportedly, began threatening her and confiscated her passport to prevent her from leaving Yemen. Priya filed a police complaint against him in 2016, resulting in his arrest, but he continued to harass her after his release. In 2017, she injected him with sedatives in an attempt to retrieve her passport, but he died from an overdose. Consequently, Priya was found guilty of murder in 2018 and sentenced to death. (With inputs from agencies)

Nimisha Priya: Kerala nurse’s mom reaches Yemen to rescue her from death sentence

According to the March 2024 data released by Maldives government, Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives have plummeted by over 50% compared to the same month in the previous year in March. Watch in for more details!

Indian tourist numbers slump in Maldives

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview with a private Indian news channel reflected on his journey since 2014 when the NDA government came to power. He also&nbsp;took potshots at decades-log&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;rule in India.</p>

<p>"When we were elected in 2014, then Congress already had the time to rule for four to five decades... there was also not that much vibrancy in the media. It was an open ground for Congress and the country was also with them... but the party could not seize the opportunity," PM Modi said adding the electorate of India&nbsp;now trusts&nbsp;the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I don't govern, I serve. I am not in favour of enjoying the seat... I try to serve the people as a common man," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking on his party's tenure, PM Modi&nbsp;said, "When our party won the majority and we formed a government, voters, for the first time saw what a stable government can do. I first turned their belief into hope with our policies and now in 2024, that belief is converted into a guarantee. People take my word for a guarantee."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also expressed confidence in BJP coming out victorious in the upcoming elections. He said, "I think in 2024 in this election, I am not fighting, BJP is not fighting. Voters have already decided based on their experience."</p>

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<p>Speaking further the PM took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and said, "the Congress ka Yuvraj&nbsp;lost earlier and will now lose the Wayanad parliamentary seat as well and he will announce a third seat for himself."</p>

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<p>PM Modi also highlighted a policy-driven approach and digitalisation in&nbsp;curbing scams. "We have taken a merit-based approach... increased digitalization."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to concerns about the misuse of investigative agencies, PM Modi stressed the importance of autonomy for agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying, "Politicians must not interfere in ED's work."</p>

<p>PM Modi also addressed misconceptions about the party, stating, "There has been a narrative against BJP that the party is upper caste, the reality is BJP has many SC, ST, and OBC ministers. It is also said that BJP is an urban party but we have many rural leaders. Moreover, it is also said that we are a conservative party but we have led the digital movement in the country."</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview with a private Indian news channel reflected on his journey since 2014 when the NDA government came to power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview with a private Indian news channel reflected on his journey since 2014 when the NDA government came to power. He also took potshots at decades-log Congress rule in India. "When we were elected in 2014, then Congress already had the time to rule for four to five decades... there was also not that much vibrancy in the media. It was an open ground for Congress and the country was also with them... but the party could not seize the opportunity," PM Modi said adding the electorate of India now trusts the BJP. Also Read | PM Modi takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress' 'sahabzade' will lose Wayanad seat "I don't govern, I serve. I am not in favour of enjoying the seat... I try to serve the people as a common man," he said. While speaking on his party's tenure, PM Modi said, "When our party won the majority and we formed a government, voters, for the first time saw what a stable government can do. I first turned their belief into hope with our policies and now in 2024, that belief is converted into a guarantee. People take my word for a guarantee." He also expressed confidence in BJP coming out victorious in the upcoming elections. He said, "I think in 2024 in this election, I am not fighting, BJP is not fighting. Voters have already decided based on their experience." Also Read | Father of killed Karnataka woman alleges 'love jihad' as Congress, BJP clash ahead of polls Speaking further the PM took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and said, "the Congress ka Yuvraj lost earlier and will now lose the Wayanad parliamentary seat as well and he will announce a third seat for himself." Watch | India Election 2024: People across India are voting for NDA, says PM Modi × PM Modi also highlighted a policy-driven approach and digitalisation in curbing scams. "We have taken a merit-based approach... increased digitalization." Responding to concerns about the misuse of investigative agencies, PM Modi stressed the importance of autonomy for agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying, "Politicians must not interfere in ED's work." PM Modi also addressed misconceptions about the party, stating, "There has been a narrative against BJP that the party is upper caste, the reality is BJP has many SC, ST, and OBC ministers. It is also said that BJP is an urban party but we have many rural leaders. Moreover, it is also said that we are a conservative party but we have led the digital movement in the country." (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi takes aim at Congress' decades-long rule, says BJP will come to power again

Falling diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Mali new data released by the data by Male's tourism Ministry shows that the number of Indian tourists traveling to Maldives has more than halved in the past year. According to the March 2024 data released by Maldives government Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives have plummeted by over 50% compared to the same month in the previous year in March. Watch in for more details!

Indian tourists presence in Maldives fell by 54% between March 2023-24

Chatgpt developer OpenAI has hired its first employee in India. The appointment comes at a time when the Indian government is expected to shape regulations on artificial intelligence. Sources said Microsoft backed-company has recruited Pragya Misra to lead public policy affairs and partnerships in India.

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The Maldives is to hold key parliamentary elections on the 21st of April. On the occasion there's strong focus on President Muizzu's troubles with India and desperate efforts by the tourism industry in the Maldives to make corrections....

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday released the party manifesto, saying they will raise their voice against the “onslaught” on the rights of the people in J&K post-2019 on the floor of Parliament.

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<p>In a tragic incident on Friday (Apr 19) in the Indian state of Mizoram, a 28-year-old security personnel, identified as Lalrinpuia from the second Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), passed away due to cardiac arrest while on election duty.&nbsp;Lalrinpuia, born in April 1996, had joined the IRBn in January 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unfortunate event occurred at the Vangchhia polling station in Champhai district. Officials reported that Lalrinpuia was found lifeless in the early hours of the morning when fellow security personnel attempted to wake him up.</p>

<p>This sorrowful event occurred on the day of the first phase of elections for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram. The cause of death was confirmed to be a cardiac arrest around 4:45 am.</p>

<p>Following an autopsy at Champhai district hospital, Lalrinpuia's remains were transported to his hometown of Kawlkulh village in Khawzawl district.</p>

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<p>The send-off ceremony was attended by Champhai Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer James Lalrinchhana, along with Champhai Superintendent of Police (SP) Vineet Kumar, who expressed their condolences to Lalrinpuia's grieving family.</p>

<h2><strong>Relief amount to be given</strong></h2>

<p>James Lalrinchhana conveyed that the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Madhup Vyas had been notified about the tragic incident. He assured that the family would receive the relief amount entitled to those who pass away while on poll duty promptly.</p>

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<p>SP Vineet Kumar said that Lalrinpuia's untimely demise was a loss to the state police force.&nbsp;Election authorities have deployed officials to their designated areas. There has been a particular focus on the 168 polling stations situated in remote regions.</p>

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<p>This is not an isolated incident as in a similar tragedy during last year's Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, a 55-year-old government employee from Madhya Pradesh, Bhimrao, who was on duty at booth number 123 in Betul town, passed away after experiencing chest pain.</p>

<p>Moreover, last year in Muzaffarnagar, Virendra Kumar Mittal, a Provincial Civil Services (PCS) cadre officer serving as the returning officer for the Jyoti Khudia Nagar Panchayat elections in Mainpuri district, tragically passed away at the age of 57 due to a sudden cardiac arrest.</p>

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In a tragic incident on Friday (Apr 19) in the Indian state of Mizoram, a 28-year-old security personnel, identified as Lalrinpuia from the second Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), passed away due to cardiac arrest while on election duty.

In a tragic incident on Friday (Apr 19) in the Indian state of Mizoram, a 28-year-old security personnel, identified as Lalrinpuia from the second Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), passed away due to cardiac arrest while on election duty. Lalrinpuia, born in April 1996, had joined the IRBn in January 2018. The unfortunate event occurred at the Vangchhia polling station in Champhai district. Officials reported that Lalrinpuia was found lifeless in the early hours of the morning when fellow security personnel attempted to wake him up. This sorrowful event occurred on the day of the first phase of elections for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram. The cause of death was confirmed to be a cardiac arrest around 4:45 am. Following an autopsy at Champhai district hospital, Lalrinpuia's remains were transported to his hometown of Kawlkulh village in Khawzawl district. Also Read | PM Modi takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav; film 'do shehzade ki jodi' rejected by people The send-off ceremony was attended by Champhai Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer James Lalrinchhana, along with Champhai Superintendent of Police (SP) Vineet Kumar, who expressed their condolences to Lalrinpuia's grieving family. Relief amount to be given James Lalrinchhana conveyed that the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Madhup Vyas had been notified about the tragic incident. He assured that the family would receive the relief amount entitled to those who pass away while on poll duty promptly. Also Read | Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Nearly 60% voter turnout by 5 PM; West Bengal leads, Bihar records lowest turnout SP Vineet Kumar said that Lalrinpuia's untimely demise was a loss to the state police force. Election authorities have deployed officials to their designated areas. There has been a particular focus on the 168 polling stations situated in remote regions. Watch | India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voters cast ballots in 102 constituencies in Phase 1 × This is not an isolated incident as in a similar tragedy during last year's Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, a 55-year-old government employee from Madhya Pradesh, Bhimrao, who was on duty at booth number 123 in Betul town, passed away after experiencing chest pain. Moreover, last year in Muzaffarnagar, Virendra Kumar Mittal, a Provincial Civil Services (PCS) cadre officer serving as the returning officer for the Jyoti Khudia Nagar Panchayat elections in Mainpuri district, tragically passed away at the age of 57 due to a sudden cardiac arrest. (With inputs from agencies)

Mizoram: Security personnel succumbs to cardiac arrest while on election duty

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India’s economic growth hinges on capitalising its demographic dividend. Youth is the new currency, & india has it in abundance. But as the clock ticks on the national elections, this report take a look at the youth challenges awaiting the world’s largest democracy.

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India began voting on Friday (April 19) in a six-week election. The voters began queuing up outside the polling stations even before they were allowed. Voting in 102 constituencies have begun, with 160 million voters across 17 states and 4 UTs in the first phase.

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<p>The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held&nbsp;on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations&nbsp;dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral. The clip shows a 102-year-old woman exercising her voting rights in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>ANI shared a video of the woman with the&nbsp;caption that reads, “Lok Sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old woman walks to polling booth to cast her vote in Tamil Nadu”.</p>

<p>In the video, the woman is seen standing&nbsp;with a walking stick outside the polling booth. With the help of a man, she enters the booth and casts her vote.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>The video was uploaded a few hours ago and has already garnered over 49,000 views. Additionally, it has received nearly 5,100 likes and elicited a range of comments from viewers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/tamil-nadu-lok-sabha-elections-2024-spotlight-on-crucial-constituencies-and-candidates-713095">Also read |&nbsp;Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024: Spotlight on crucial constituencies and candidates</a></p>

<p>“Salute to you, Amma,” wrote an Instagram user.</p>

<p>“She is full of energy. God bless her. May she live many more years,” posted another.</p>

<p>“She represents the face of Indian democracy,” shared a third.</p>

<p>“Amazing. If this doesn't inspire people to vote, I don't know what will,” added a fourth.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/lok-sabha-polls-2024-first-phase-of-worlds-largest-democratic-election-underway-in-21-indian-states-712862">Also read |&nbsp;Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | World’s biggest festival of democracy begins, voting starts in 21 states of India</a></p>

<p>The first phase of voting includes 102 constituencies across 21 states in India.&nbsp;These regions include Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, and Lakshadweep.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral.

The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral. The clip shows a 102-year-old woman exercising her voting rights in Tamil Nadu. ANI shared a video of the woman with the caption that reads, “Lok Sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old woman walks to polling booth to cast her vote in Tamil Nadu”. In the video, the woman is seen standing with a walking stick outside the polling booth. With the help of a man, she enters the booth and casts her vote. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: A 102-year-old lady cast her vote at Reddiyarchatram in Dindigul district. pic.twitter.com/zMa4589MAV — ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2024 × The video was uploaded a few hours ago and has already garnered over 49,000 views. Additionally, it has received nearly 5,100 likes and elicited a range of comments from viewers. Also read | Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024: Spotlight on crucial constituencies and candidates “Salute to you, Amma,” wrote an Instagram user. “She is full of energy. God bless her. May she live many more years,” posted another. “She represents the face of Indian democracy,” shared a third. “Amazing. If this doesn't inspire people to vote, I don't know what will,” added a fourth. Also read | Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | World’s biggest festival of democracy begins, voting starts in 21 states of India The first phase of voting includes 102 constituencies across 21 states in India. These regions include Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, and Lakshadweep. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old woman heads to polling booth to vote in Tamil Nadu. WATCH

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The voting ended on Friday evening for the first phase of the seven-phased 2024 Lok Sabha election. The polling in the first phase was conducted on 102 Lok Sabha seats spread across 21 states and Union territories. Watch in for more details!

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