The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will support the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate in the Jalandhar West Assembly by-poll, abandoning its official candidate. The decision follows a rebellion by two-panel members who selected the official candidate against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. As the last day for changing the authorized... The post Shiromani Akali Dal To Support BSP In Jalandhar West Bypoll appeared first on HW News English .

The Bombay High Court has called for affidavits from the General Managers of Central and Western Railways due to high commuter mortality rates on Mumbai local trains. Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya expressed shame over the commuting conditions and hoped to reduce the death ratio per thousand commuters to below that... The post Bombay HC Criticizes Local Train Commute Conditions appeared first on HW News English .

The death toll from the consumption of poisonous liquor in Tamil Nadus Kallakurichi district has reached 61, with 118 people receiving treatment. The incident, which occurred in Karunapuram village on June 18, prompted the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Commission for Women (NCW) to take suo moto... The post Death Toll Rise To 61 In Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy appeared first on HW News English .

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi faces two complaints following his controversial slogans in the 18th Lok Sabha. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain filed the first complaint, while advocate Vineet Jindal lodged the second under Article 103 of the Indian Constitution. Owaisi, who mentioned Palestine, justified his statement by referring to the oppression... The post Complaint Against Owaisi For Slogans In Parliament appeared first on HW News English .

The 18th Lok Sabha has begun with the Opposition returning stronger after the recent general elections. The first session will feature the oath-taking of new MPs, including PM Narendra Modi. The NEET paper-leak issue and UGC-NET exam cancellation are likely points of contention. The appointment of BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab... The post New MPs Take Oath As 18th Lok Sabha Begins appeared first on HW News English .

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged there have been some errors limited to specific regions of the NEET undergraduate exam, particularly in Bihar, and announced a high-level committee to review the National Testing Agencys (NTA) functioning. This comes after earlier denying any corruption. Pradhan took moral responsibility for the issue and... The post Dharmendra Pradhan Takes Moral Responsibility For NEET Errors appeared first on HW News English .

Data from the Election Commission (EC) showed that out of the 8,360 candidates in the fray from 543 seats for the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, 7,194, or 86.1% of all candidates, lost their security deposits worth Rs 16.36 crore in total. These candidates failed to secure one-sixth of the... The post Nearly 7,200 Candidates Lost Deposits 16.4 Cr In LS Polls appeared first on HW News English .

In Maharashtra, the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police registered an FIR against a lawyer for sharing a video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee that criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha elections. The incident occurred last week on May 20 when advocate Adesh Bansode, who also serves as... The post FIR Against Vasai Lawyer For Sharing Dhruv Rathee Video On PM Modi appeared first on HW News English .

A recent study by the election non-profit Prajatantra Foundation reveals that one in every four candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections have entered politics due to their family legacy. According to The Print, the study, which is yet to be released,... The post Study: 1 In Every 4 BJP, Congress Lok Sabha Candidates Are Political Legatees appeared first on HW News English .

Israel launched an airstrike on Rafah late Sunday, following a barrage of rockets from Hamas aimed at the Tel Aviv area, which were mostly intercepted. The attack targeted a tent camp housing displaced people, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 45 lives and injuries to 200 others, according... The post All Eyes On Rafah: Israel Pounds Southern Gaza appeared first on HW News English .

An AI-generated phone conversation between AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is circulating on social media, misleading many into believing it is a genuine exchange. In the viral clip, Ms Maliwal is purportedly heard describing an assault in front of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and... The post Viral Call Between Dhruv Rathee And Swati Maliwal appeared first on HW News English .

A Dalit family in Madhya Pradeshs Sagar has lost three members in a harassment case, highlighting the disparity between election promises and ground realities. The case began in 2019 when a 15-year-old girl filed a police complaint against Azad Thakur, Vishal Thakur, Pushpendra Thakur, and Chotu Raikwar for harassment and... The post Dalit Familys Fight For Justice In Madhya Pradesh Claims Three Lives appeared first on HW News English .

Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has firmly rejected what he calls fake allegations intended to silence him. This comes in the wake of accusations from AAP MP Swati Maliwal, who claims she has been receiving rape and death threats following a video Rathee uploaded. The contentious video discusses the alleged assault... The post Dhruv Rathees Cryptic Post Day After Swati Maliwal Blames appeared first on HW News English .

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announced that the state government will cover the 80 lakh hospitality bill for Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Mysuru in April last year. The Prime Ministers visit to Mysuru-Bandipur coincided with the celebration of 50 years of Project Tiger. Minister Khandre explained that it... The post Karnataka Govt To Pay Rs 80 Lakh Hotel Bill Of PM Modis Stay appeared first on HW News English .

Former Malegaon mayor Abdul Malik Mohammed Yunus Isa, associated with Asaduddin Owaisis AIMIM party, was attacked by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Nashik district around 1:20 am on Monday. Malik was shot three times while seated outside a shop on Old Agra Road. He is now in stable... The post AIMIMs Former Malegaon Mayor Abdul Malik Shot In Nashik appeared first on HW News English .

A temple of Lord Ganesha, constructed on three cents of land, which is equal to 1306.8 square feet Donated by the Jamaath of the locality, was consecrated on Sunday at Otta-pala-yam near Padi-yur in Tirup-pur district. But theres more to this story. In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, a... The post Muslims Donate Land To Hindus For Ganesha Temple appeared first on HW News English .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked controversy on Saturday, May 25th, with sexist and derogatory remarks aimed at the opposition INDIA bloc during a rally in Bihar. Accusing the Congress-led alliance of appeasing Muslims, Modi stated that they could remain enslaved and perform a Mujra to please their vote bank. The... The post PM Modis Mujra Remark Sparks Row, Opposition Reacts appeared first on HW News English .

After an exhausting two-month election campaign across Andhra Pradesh, the states political leaders have vanished from the public eye. Chief Minister and YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, TDPs Chandrababu Naidu, and JanaSenas Pawan Kalyan, who tirelessly campaigned in the scorching heat, are now overseas following the simultaneous elections for... The post Absence Of Top Andhra Pradesh Leaders From State Sparks Curiosity appeared first on HW News English .

A devastating fire erupted at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, claiming four lives. Immediate relief efforts were ordered by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, directing municipal and administrative bodies to prioritize rescue operations and medical treatment for the injured. A fire broke out at the TRP gaming zone and there... The post Gujarat Game Zone Fire Kills Four; Relief Operations Underway appeared first on HW News English .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc at an election rally in Bihar, vowing to prevent the opposition coalitions alleged attempts to deprive Dalits and backward classes of reservations. Modi accused the alliance of enslavement and catering to the Muslim vote bank through mujra. He declared his commitment to... The post PMs INDIA Bloc Doing Mujra Jibe Receives Oppns Retort appeared first on HW News English .

The hotel where Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed during his visit to Mysuru in April 2023 has threatened legal action for non-settlement of bills amounting to 80.6 lakh. According to the Hindu, Prime Minister Modi was in Mysuru to inaugurate the 50th-anniversary event of Project Tiger, organized by the National... The post Hotel In Mysuru Threatens Legal Action Over PM Modis Unpaid Rs 80.6 Lakh Hotel Bill appeared first on HW News English .

Haryana is witnessing an intense political battle, with 10 seats going to polls in the sixth phase on May 25. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies swept the state in 2014 and 2019. This time, however, its aircraft is facing heavy turbulence. The recent political developments are indicative of... The post Heres Why Haryana Is Challenging For BJP appeared first on HW News English .

For the first time in this election cycle, women voters outnumbered men in the fifth phase of polling held on May 20th. This phase saw voting in 49 Lok Sabha constituencies across eight states and Union territories. According to data released by the Election Commission on Thursday, the overall turnout... The post Women Voters Outnumber Men In Fifth Phase Of Polls appeared first on HW News English .

The Supreme Court on May 24 refused to pass any interim order on a petition filed by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms, or ADR, seeking booth-wise voter turnout data. The ADR has been advocating for the Election Commission of India to publish polling station-wise voter turnout data on its... The post Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Publish Voter Turnout Data appeared first on HW News English .

The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) cancelled the minors bail on Wednesday and sent him to a rehabilitation home till June 5. Pune police have added more charges against the 17-year-old accused involved in a fatal accident. In addition to section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act (driving by a drunken... The post Pune Porsche Crash: Minors Bail Cancelled, Sent To Juvenile Home appeared first on HW News English .

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday canceled all OBC certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010, affecting those issued under the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool government, which came to power in 2011. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rejected the court order, calling it a BJP conspiracy. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed... The post Calcutta HC Cancels All OBC Certificates Issued After 2010 appeared first on HW News English .

The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Modi government following a media report alleging that the Adani Group engaged in fraudulent coal transactions with a Tamil Nadu public sector unit. According to reports, Adani Group passed off low-quality coal as high-priced cleaner fuel in dealings with the... The post Reports: Adani Suspected Of Fraud By Selling Low-grade Coal At High Value appeared first on HW News English .

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shahs advanced age remark against Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, saying that Shah was actually throwing a hint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chidambaram also asserted Amit Shah was willing to take the Prime Ministers chair himself. In... The post Hinted At PM: P Chidambaram Jabs Amit Shahs Age Remark appeared first on HW News English .

The State Bank of India (SBI) has once again declined to disclose the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the sale and redemption of electoral bonds, as requested under the Right to Information Act (RTI). According to a report by The Times of India (ToI), SBI cited reasons for commercial confidence... The post SBI Again Refuses To Disclose Electoral Bond SOPs appeared first on HW News English .

BJP leader and Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra has faced backlash after a slip of the tongue during an interview with a private Odia channel. In the viral clip, Patra can be heard saying that Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident has sparked... The post Sambit Patras Jagannath Is Modis Bhakt Remark Sparks Political Row appeared first on HW News English .

The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on Thursday, May 16, held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and its officers cannot arrest an accused under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after the Special Court has taken cognizance of the complaint of money laundering. According... The post ED Cant Arrest Accused After Special Court Takes Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint: Supreme Court appeared first on HW News English .

The fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on May 13, and all five South Indian states have now cast their ballots. According to South First Reports, among all the south Indian states, Andhra Pradesh had the highest voter turnout, at 80.66 percent, while Telangana had the lowest, at 66.3... The post Highest Voter Turnout In Andhra Pradesh Lowest In Telangana appeared first on HW News English .

The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer said that among all parties running for elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted the highest number of advertisements related to the ongoing Lok Sabha polls for approval. As per data accessed by PTI, the BJP has submitted a staggering 517 applications for approval, totalling... The post Reports: BJP Sent Highest Number Of Advertisements For EC Approval appeared first on HW News English .

Following the US warning of potential sanctions over Indias 10-year agreement for operating Irans Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed its regional benefits, urging against a narrow view. Speaking in Kolkata, Jaishankar noted past US appreciation of Chabahars broader significance and emphasized the need for communication and understanding... The post Jaishankar Addresses US Sanction Warning Over Chabahar Port appeared first on HW News English .

The Supreme Court On Wednesday ordered the immediate release of Prabir Purkayastha, the founder of NewsClick, who was arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act UAPA. The apex court deemed his arrest and subsequent remand invalid, noting that neither the remand application nor the grounds of arrest were provided to... The post Arrest Invalid: SC Orders Immediate Release Of Prabir Purkayastha appeared first on HW News English .

Seal Ashram has yet again marked a historic achievement ensuring that even the most marginalized members of society, the destitute, have the opportunity to exercise their fundamental right to vote in the ongoing elections. Against the backdrop of countless individuals lost in the shadows of society, invisible even to the... The post Harmony Foundation Commends Seal Ashram, Panvel for Enhancing and Adding Value to the Democratic Landscape of India appeared first on HW News English .

A presiding officer was removed from election duty on Monday after being accused of chanting Modi-Modi at a polling booth in Ujjain. The incident occurred at polling booth number 33 in ward 37 of the Nilganga area, where the officer, identified as Aarti, allegedly showed support for a party to... The post Ujjain Presiding Officer Removed For Chanting Modi Modi appeared first on HW News English .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi today, seeking a third term. He held a 6-km roadshow, pledging more development for the city. His day includes visits to Assi Ghat and Kaal Bhairav Temple before filing his nomination at 11:30 a.m. The post PM Modi To Filed Nomination Today In Varanasi appeared first on HW News English .

Two days after his arrest, Vijay Bhabhor, a BJP member and son of a local BJP leader in Santrampur, Mahisagar district, was arrested for live-streaming his fraudulent voting at Partampur polling station under Dahod Lok Sabha constituency. The Mahisagar district police apprehended him and three others. They were charged with... The post Held For Booth Capturing & Beating Cong. Agent, BJP Leaders Son Gets Bail appeared first on HW News English .

Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced that Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted the decision. The decision was taken on his own accord. Pitrodas racist comment on how Indians from different parts of the... The post Sam Pitroda Resigns After Racist Remark appeared first on HW News English .

In a recent development concerning the Lok Sabha elections, around 700 fishermen from Gandhvi and Navadra villages in Devbhumi Dwarka have been struck off the voter rolls by the Election Commission. The fishermen, predominantly Muslim, were displaced from their homes last year due to the demolition drive initiated by the... The post Gujarat: Names Of 700 Muslim Fishermen Deleted From Voters Lists appeared first on HW News English .

An FIR has been registered against BJP national president JP Nadda, partys IT cell head Amit Malviya and Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly intimidating members of the SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, police said. In a significant development, the BJP leaders are... The post BJPs JP Nadda, Other Leaders Booked Over Provocative Video appeared first on HW News English .

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has challenged the Jharkhand High Courts dismissal of his writ petition regarding his arrest in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Soren, urged Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud to list the plea urgently due to... The post Hemant Soren Appeals To Supreme Court Over High Court Ruling appeared first on HW News English .

Karnataka Congress lodged a complaint with the states Chief Electoral Officer, alleging BJPs promotion of animosity between Muslim and SC/ST communities. The complaint targets BJPs Amit Malviya, JP Nadda, BY Vijayendra, and the state BJP social media team for sharing an animated video featuring Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah. The post Congress Reports BJP To Election Body Over Communal Video appeared first on HW News English .

Following the Telangana Polices closure report on Rohith Vemulas suicide, state DGP Ravi Gupta identified inconsistencies and pledged to seek court intervention, aiming for further investigation. Gupta expressed concerns about the reports accuracy, indicating a forthcoming appeal to the magistrate for permission to delve deeper into the matter. The post Telangana Police Chief Considers Reopening Rohith Vemula Case appeared first on HW News English .

In the ongoing election saga, the chant of Ab ki baar 400 paar has faded into the background after two phases and five more to go. The political landscape paints a picture devoid of a nationwide wave, as regional issues have taken priority over the Narendra Modi brand. Once hopeful... The post BJP Dialing Down On 400 Paar Slogan? appeared first on HW News English .

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected all petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. A two-judge bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta also rejected a demand to return to ballot papers in elections. Justices Sanjiv... The post Supreme Court Rejects Plea For 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification appeared first on HW News English .

The second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is set to take place on April 26th. This phase will see voters from 89 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories exercise their democratic rights. Notable regions include all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13... The post LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2024 LIVE: PHASE 2 COMMENCES appeared first on HW News English .

Now, it is high time to question the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which the Election Commission (EC) established to ensure free and fair elections in India. Before questioning the effectiveness of the model code of conduct, lets understand what Section 126 of the Representation of People... The post Report: Political Parties Ad Blitz On Meta During Silence Period appeared first on HW News English .

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied any wrongdoing in response to accusations of soliciting votes in exchange for essential services. Addressing reporters at his residence in Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 16, Shivakumar asserted that the allegations, made by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular), were merely attempts... The post Video Of DK Shivakumars Bribing Voters Goes Viral appeared first on HW News English .