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Counting for the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election – the first since Article 370 was scrapped in August 2019 and the first since 2014 – began 8 am, with postal ballots first to be opened. In early leads, the Congress-National Conference alliance has taken a commanding lead in what was to supposed to be a tight race. At 9.20 am the Congress-NC is ahead in 49 seats and the BJP in 27. The People’s Democratic Party of ex Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti – whose party allied with the BJP after the 2014 election but fell apart by 2018 – is leading in eight. Independent candidates are in pole position in four seats. Within the… Read More »Congress-National Conference Crosses Halfway Mark In Race For J&K

Leads for Haryana have begun coming in and they show that the Congress is likely to form a government in the state after a gap of 10 years. As of 9.23 am, the Congress is ahead in 47 of the state’s 90 Assembly constituencies while the BJP is leading in 36. An aggregate of seven exit polls predicted that the Congress will win 55 seats, comfortably over the halfway mark of 45, while the BJP will emerge victorious in 26.  While celebrations began outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi even before the counting started, with party supporters dancing as dhols were being played, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that the BJP… Read More »Leads Show Congress Crossing Halfway Mark In Haryana

Air Force Day 2024: October 8 is celebrated as Indian Air Force Day, a day dedicated to honouring the servicemen and pilots who have sacrificed their lives for the nation and commemorating the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF). This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the IAF. In 2024, the 92nd celebration of Air Force Day will take place at Marina Beach in Chennai, featuring an IAF airshow on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebrations will include various events showcasing the IAF’s capabilities and achievements. Key attendees for the upcoming Indian Air Force Day include Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The day is observed… Read More »Airforce Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme Of This Day

The 70th National Film Awards ceremony is set to take place on October 8 in New Delhi. The winners were announced on August 16, with Nithya Menon, Manasi Parekh and Rishab Shetty receiving top honours. The 70th National Film Awards will celebrate the best of Indian cinema over the past year and will be held at Vigyan Bhavan. Notable personalities from the film industry are expected to attend the event, which will be live-streamed on YouTube through the official DD News Channel handle, starting at 3 PM. The ceremony will kick off with the winners walking the red carpet before receiving their awards on stage. In addition to the National Award winners, the ceremony will… Read More »National Awards: When And Where To Watch The Ceremony. Details Inside

Celebrations started outside the Congress head office in Delhi early Tuesday morning, much before the counting of votes began for state elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The Bhupinder Hooda-led Congress is confident of returning to power in Haryana while the exit polls have predicted an impressive show by the INDIA alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress supporters, holding flags, were seen dancing to the beats of dhol outside the Delhi office. The exit polls had indicated that the Congress will win 55 of Haryana’s 90 seats – comfortably ahead of the halfway mark of 46. However, exit polls often get it wrong. The first leads suggest both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will… Read More »Early Celebrations At Congress Office Ahead Of Vote Count In Haryana, J&K