Ariana DeBose, a renowned theater artist and Academy Award winner, is set to host the Tony Awards for the third consecutive year. The event will take place at Lincoln Center, marking a new location for the prestigious awards show. Watch to know more.

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The calm over India's elections leaves derivatives traders in stocks exposed to surprise outcomes. Indian option traders do not appear concerned about the possibility that the next general election might disrupt the market's rising trend and expose them to an unexpected outcome.

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In West Bengal, the Communist Party of India announced candidates for four Lok Sabha constituencies. The daughter of one of India's biggest Sandalwood Smugglers Veerappan will contest in Lok Sabha polls. Trinamool Congress candidate and former actor Rachan Banerjee began her campaign from the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency and there's a Twist. In a bid to woo the voters the actor told voters that now they can see her in person.

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In Break the fake in which we deal with fake news around the Indian elections 2024 beat the bogus WhatsApp forwards or AI-generated deep fakes. We report them all and tell you the truth behind them.

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In the vibrant Indian democracy, the sanctity of the ballot holds a sacred place a Supreme Court judgment upholds this principle of secrecy while underscoring the essence of free and fair elections. But beyond the legal mandate, Indian voters have also embraced their right to anonymity in election after election.

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Oscars 2024 served as the perfect platform for stars to talk about the ongoing war in the Middle East and Ukraine and promote peace.

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India has a thriving digital economy, and powering this ambitious vision is a class of workers who have become an important voter base when India polls for its next government. So, what are the demands of this new digital native group? That's what this report decodes...

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The former American president Donald Trump has claimed his takeover of the Republican Party by welcoming two allies to top leadership positions. Republican hopeful has endorsed his daughter-in-law Lara Trump as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee. watch to know more!

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A Houthi missile attack killed three seafarers on a Red Sea merchant ship on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world's busiest trade lanes. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze around 50 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen's port of Aden.

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A blend of celestial predictions and political analyses as astrology has long been a part of India's politics. It is no different this election year as well it again emerges as a significant player in forecasting the outcomes of the upcoming 2024 general elections in India. Take a look.

Astrology's influence on 2024 Indian elections

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has&nbsp;released&nbsp;its first list of 195 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure 370 seats on its own, and over 400 for its alliance, the NDA. India's&nbsp;ruling BJP declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would once again contest from Varanasi, with other&nbsp;notable names&nbsp;included 34 Union Ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani.</p>

<h2><strong>Here are the key contenders in BJP's candidate lineup</strong></h2>

<h2>Narendra Modi</h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to contest once more from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. With victories in the constituency in the past two elections, PM Modi eyes a third consecutive triumph.</p>

<h2>Amit Shah</h2>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah, credited with orchestrating BJP's resounding victory in the 2014 polls, will seek re-election from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.</p>

<h2>Rajnath Singh</h2>

<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will again be in the fray from the Lucknow constituency in the upcoming elections.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;BJP announces first list for Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi to contest from Varanasi</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bjp-announces-first-list-for-lok-sabha-elections-pm-modi-to-contest-from-varanasi-695941/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2><strong>Smriti Irani</strong></h2>

<p>Following her historic victory over Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in 2019, Smriti Irani has been once again entrusted with this critical constituency in Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<h2><strong>Jyotiraditya Scindia</strong></h2>

<p>Former Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jyotiraditya Scindia will compete from Guna in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to regain the constituency he lost to the BJP candidate in 2019.</p>

<h2><strong>Shivraj Singh Chouhan</strong></h2>

<p>Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seems to be&nbsp;poised for a national role, and will contest from Vidisha.</p>

<h2>Kiren Rijiju</h2>

<p>Kiren Rijiju, currently holding the Earth Sciences portfolio, will contest from Arunachal West, having spearheaded significant ministries since BJP's second term in 2019.</p>

<h2>Rajeev Chandrasekhar</h2>

<p>Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar will enter a high-stakes battle in Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to wrest the seat from Congress' Shashi Tharoor.</p>

<h2>Hema Malini</h2>

<p>Renowned actor-politician Hema Malini has been fielded once more from Mathura, seeking to replicate her emphatic victories in the past two elections.</p>

<h2>Bhupender Yadav</h2>

<p>A seasoned BJP leader, Bhupender Yadav,&nbsp;known for his adept handling of challenges, steps into his maiden Lok Sabha election from Alwar, Rajasthan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-world-cup-winner-and-mp-gautam-gambhir-requests-ruling-bjp-for-release-from-political-duties-695777">Also read |&nbsp;Former World Cup winner and MP Gautam Gambhir requests ruling BJP to relieve him of political duties</a></p>

<p>Despite securing 303 seats in the 2019 polls, the BJP's current representation in the Lok Sabha stands at 290 due to various factors, including recent resignations of some MPs post their victories in assembly polls.</p>

<p>With the Election Commission expected to announce the poll schedule later this month, the Lok Sabha elections are anticipated to take place in April-May, marking a crucial phase in India's democratic process.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 195 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure 370 seats on its own, and over 400 for its alliance, the NDA.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 195 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure 370 seats on its own, and over 400 for its alliance, the NDA. India's ruling BJP declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would once again contest from Varanasi, with other notable names included 34 Union Ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani. Here are the key contenders in BJP's candidate lineup Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to contest once more from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. With victories in the constituency in the past two elections, PM Modi eyes a third consecutive triumph. Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah, credited with orchestrating BJP's resounding victory in the 2014 polls, will seek re-election from Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will again be in the fray from the Lucknow constituency in the upcoming elections. Also watch | BJP announces first list for Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi to contest from Varanasi Smriti Irani Following her historic victory over Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in 2019, Smriti Irani has been once again entrusted with this critical constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Jyotiraditya Scindia Former Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jyotiraditya Scindia will compete from Guna in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to regain the constituency he lost to the BJP candidate in 2019. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seems to be poised for a national role, and will contest from Vidisha. Kiren Rijiju Kiren Rijiju, currently holding the Earth Sciences portfolio, will contest from Arunachal West, having spearheaded significant ministries since BJP's second term in 2019. Rajeev Chandrasekhar Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar will enter a high-stakes battle in Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to wrest the seat from Congress' Shashi Tharoor. Hema Malini Renowned actor-politician Hema Malini has been fielded once more from Mathura, seeking to replicate her emphatic victories in the past two elections. Bhupender Yadav A seasoned BJP leader, Bhupender Yadav, known for his adept handling of challenges, steps into his maiden Lok Sabha election from Alwar, Rajasthan. Also read | Former World Cup winner and MP Gautam Gambhir requests ruling BJP to relieve him of political duties Despite securing 303 seats in the 2019 polls, the BJP's current representation in the Lok Sabha stands at 290 due to various factors, including recent resignations of some MPs post their victories in assembly polls. With the Election Commission expected to announce the poll schedule later this month, the Lok Sabha elections are anticipated to take place in April-May, marking a crucial phase in India's democratic process. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP heavyweights headline party’s first list of 195 candidates

Millions of Indonesians choose a new President as the country aims to become a global economic powerhouse. Meanwhile hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets in the country's capital to demand president Joko Widodo's impeachment they protested in front of the House of Representatives while also calling the of the recently held elections. Watch the video to know more.

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Former US President Donald Trump is making his presence felt in the Republican party after a string of victories in the party primaries. A longtime leader of the Republican party's National Committee has confirmed that she is leaving her post. Report suggest that people close to the former president are looking to take control of the organization. Ronna McDaniel who was elected as the chair in 2017 after running Trump's successful 2016 campaign in Michigan will step down on March 8th that is 3 days after super Tuesday. Watch to know more!

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Days after the general election results Pakistan is still unclear on who will become the next prime minister. Now the polls are marred by allegations of manipulation and rigging. Politicians loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have announced that they might form an alliance with a political group the Sunni Ittehad Council. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan loyalists form alliance to 'form government'

Days after the general election results Pakistan is still unclear on who will become the next prime minister. Now the polls are marred by allegations of manipulation and rigging. Politicians loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have announced formation of an alliance with a political group the Sunni Ittehad Council. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran backed PTI join hands with Sunni Ittehad council

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Just days after general elections were held in Pakistan there is still no clarity on who will form the government. In the latest Pakistan People's Party Chief Bilawal Zardari echoed concerns of election rigging in the polls held earlier. Bhutto claimed that he had proof to show that several candidates of his party the PPP had won polls in their respective constituencies but it was the PML-N candidates who were declared the winners. Watch to know more!

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Protest against election rigging grips Pakistan. Pakistan election that seemed concluded with results out has turned out as anything but with all the efforts put in by all parties, there is no sign of an Alliance to form a government and now the challenges for Pakistan's 241 million people looms larger than ever. Watch to know more!

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Indonesians have begun voting in their presidential polls current defense minister Prabowo Subianto is the front runner in the elections despite concerns over his human rights record and claims of improper support from outgoing leader Joko Widodo. Over 200 million people in the Southeast Asian Nation are eligible to cast their ballots and choose their next President. Indonesia elections are being touted as the world's largest single elections. Watch to know more!

Indonesia Elections: Voting begins as over 200 million head to polls

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Former US President to drop federal charges against him. Trump is back at the Supreme Court pressing his claim of total immunity from Criminal prosecution over the Capitol Hill rights on the 6th of January. This comes 4 days after justices heard arguments in his quest to be restored at the Colorado ballot, and according to reports Trump's legal team has filed an emergency appeal with the court on Monday his team is also pestering to delay his criminal trial until after the 2024 Presidential Elections. Ex-US President asked apex court to intervene on immunity claim. Watch to know more!

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As Indonesia heads into a presidential election tomorrow on the 14th of February, Tik Tok has emerged as a massive influence for both political campaigns and smear campaigns in the nation. Misinformation spike on TikTok 'attempting to manipulate voters.' With the base of 125 million users and growing let's just take a look at how the site is changing political tides ahead of the polls. Watch to know more!

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The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. Now in a major breakthrough, the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led PPP have in principle agreed on political cooperation. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: PPP & PML-N issue joint statement, agree on political cooperation

The counting of votes that is unfolded and also the many permutations and combinations that have been thrown off now a pertinent question now remains to be answered and this is who will now become the next prime minister of Pakistan. Counting of votes is still underway...Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: PPP to decide on party's course after final result declared

Latest in Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif reaching out to rival parties PPP, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said, "all parties to sit together and form a government." Pakistan's voters have spoken but the Mandate is anything but clear as the counting process inches close to a finish no single party has received a required majority to form the government. Now this has led to a hung Parliament. Now in the latest press conference PTI chairman has said that the party will not negotiate with anyone. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: 'All parties to sit together, form a government,' says Nawaz Sharif

With days to go for elections in Pakistan all major parties are conducting large scale campaign rallies in a last ditch effort to woo the country's 120 million voters but there are some contestants who are carrying out humble door-to-door campaigns. Watch to know more!

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