The Congress party convened its Central Election Committee (CEC) gathering at its New Delhi headquarters on Tuesday. At the session, news agency ANI citing informed sources said, the party concluded the selection of candidates for 12 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal.

Congress to release third Lok Sabha candidate list? Meeting held by Sonia Gandhi, Kharge

India and China are locked in a strategic dance in South Asia, vying for influence. With upcoming elections across the subcontinent, the delicate balance between these two players could shift dramatically. This report analyses how election outcomes could tip the scales and impact the future of South Asia.

How domestic politics shape India's South Asia policy

Let's now get you a glimpse of celebrations happening in India's Northern State of Uttar Pradesh. Devotees gathered in the temple town of Mathura to celebrate Holi the Festival of Colors.

Holi 2024: Devotees throw colours, followers on each others at Mathura

During a journey aboard the Padatik Express from Sealdah to New Alipurduar in India's West Bengal, a woman unexpectedly went into labour, prompting a swift response from passengers and train staff.

Indian woman gives birth on moving train. This is what happened next

Biggest developments coming in from India at this hour the Election Commission has notified the first phase of the general election in India and this signals the start of the process to file nominations for 102 seats.

India elections 2024: Election Commission of India notifies first phase of polls

In a solemn gathering, foreign envoys converged to pay homage to the holy relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana, in Delhi on Wednesday. Their presence underscored the profound cultural ties between India and nations worldwide, deeply rooted in the legacy of Buddhism.

Foreign envoys pay homage to Buddha relics in Delhi, highlighting India's cultural influence

Residents in the Indian city of Budaun are shocked and worried after local barber hacked two boys to death and critically wounded a third. He was gunned down in an encounter hours later. Watch in for more details!

India: 2 children brutally murdered in UP's Budaun, police guns down key accused

''Illegal Rohingyas have no fundamental right to reside in India''. India's central govt told the Supreme Court that illegal Rohingya Muslim migrants do not have a right to reside in India. While asserting that New Delhi does not recognise UNHCR refugee cards.

Rohingyas have no fundamental right to reside and settle in India, centre tells SC

The ruling BJP party of Uttar Pradesh has already revealed the names of 51 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state in its first list. However, the remaining 24 seats, including Pilibhit and Sultanpur, have yet to be declared.

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Did Navjot Singh Sidhu dump Congress for IPL? The cricketer-turned-politician is returning to the commentary box after a decade with IPL. This year's IPL runs parallel to the Lok Sabha elections. Sidhu appears to have chosen commentary over campaigning for Congress.

Gravitas: Did Navjot Singh Sidhu dump Congress for IPL?

India's direct tax collection has witnessed a significant surge, reaching a staggering ₹18.9 trillion (approximately $227 billion), marking a strong 20 per cent increase as reported by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

India's direct tax collection soars, hitting $227 billion mark

Be it the state or the General Elections in India, polling season brings in a wave of freebies not that political parties employ as a last ditch effort to ensure their vote bank.

India Elections: Supreme Court lists PIL against freebies, to hear case on March 21

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-India head Haris Farooqi and his aide have been arrested in Assam’s Dhubri, news agency PTI reported. The duo was nabbed after they crossed over from Bangladesh, the police said on Wednesday.

ISIS India Head Haris Farooqi & his associates arrested in Dhubri district, Assam

As the Lok Sabha Elections are nearing political parties are gearing up...in the state of Tamil Nadu apart from organizing a string of rallies and Road shows in the 39 Lok Sabha seat State, the BJP has already stitched up an alliance with GK Vasan's Tamil MaAnila Congress. Watch in for more details!

Tussle for Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha seats, PM Modi leading attack in DMK

Hours after a telephonic conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended a formal invitation to Modi to Moscow.

Russia President Vladimir Putin invites PM Modi to Russia, invite hours after Modi-Zelensky talk

The Congress’ Central Election Committee on Tuesday cleared tickets to 16 Lok Sabha segments in Karnataka, which include children of five state Cabinet ministers.

India polls: Will BJP leaders' dissidence over ticket denial in Karnataka affect its performance?

There is a lot of buzz over the BJP plans for Varun Gandhi. The Gandhis, the current BJP lawmakers from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit constituency and his name has not figured in both candidates' lists.

Indian elections 2024: Will Varun Gandhi get a ticket from BJP?

India Elections | Karnataka: Congress 2024 Lok Sabha candidates' family first?

In the year of Elections, that's 2024 keeping the Indian general elections at the centre tech giant Meta has unveiled its strategy to tackle the growing threat of AI-generated content on its platforms. Watch to know more!

India elections 2024: Meta launches India-specific elections operations centre

What elections in India mean for the South Asian region. India has a long history of dominance in South Asia with over 5,000 years of civilizational ties it sees itself as the natural leader in the region to solidify this position India has provided over a hundred billion in development assistance to its neighbours however maintaining this influence is not without challenges.

Indian elections 2024: India's balancing act in South Asia

Double murder case: Barber kills two kids in India's Badaun

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.

Indian  elections 2024 | Fact check: Did Manohar Lal Khattar cry after his resignation?

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.

Indian elections 2024: Indian voters and the secret ballot

A woman in India's Bengaluru, the capital city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, has shared a disturbing incident where she was allegedly groped by a man near her home.

VIRAL VIDEO | Bengaluru woman alleges man groped her and tried to flee

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