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Kerala CM's principal secretary unable to vote after EPIC number duplication

Thiruvananthapuram: K.M. Abraham, former chief secretary of Kerala and present principal secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Friday suffered a rude jolt when after standing in the queue to cast his vote he failed to press the button on the electronic voting machine, as he was told that the number on his Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) had already been cast.

EC failed to ensure fare polls in Bengaluru Rural LS seat, alleges Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and JD-S state President H. D. Kumaraswamy alleged on Friday that the Election Commission has failed to ensure fair elections in Bengaluru Rural parliamentary constituency.

Omar Abdullah opposes any move to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat

SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah on Friday opposed any move to postpone the voting date in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat.

J&K Police file case against attempt to disrespect place of worship

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday that a case has been registered after some miscreants attempted to disrespect a local shrine in Dadsara at Tral in South Kashmir by damaging windowpanes.

Long queues outside polling booths in Jammu-Reasi LS constituency

JAMMU: In the first four hours since the voting started in the Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, 26.61 per cent of votes were cast.

Outer Manipur: Over 54 pc turnout recorded till 1 p.m. in 8 districts

Imphal: Over 54 per cent voters exercised their franchise in the first four hours of polling in the remaining part of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, where polling is underway amid heavy security cover, officials said on Friday.

Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 8 in ED case

NEW DELHI: A local court on Friday extended the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia till May 8 in connection with a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the alleged excise policy scam.

31.77 pc polling in Maharashtra's 8 seats till 1 p.m.

MUMBAI: A voter turnout of 31.77 per cent was recorded till 1 p.m. for the 8 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra where voting is being held on Friday.

Should re-election be held with fresh candidates if NOTA gets a majority? SC issues notice to EC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission (EC) to frame guidelines or rules, if in any election, all the contesting candidates individually do not surpass NOTA.

PM Modi will free Telangana of corruption: HM Amit Shah

HYDERABAD: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Thursday assured the people of Telangana that if Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister for a third term, he will free the state of corruption.