Ahead of the crucial vote counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav issued a strong appeal for vigilance and caution. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Yadav emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

OTT platform JioCinema, owned by Viacom 18, has reportedly not aired the latest episode of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' titled "Indian Elections, Trump & Red Lobster." In this episode, British comedian John Oliver criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his administration on various issues, including the state of the press in India. JioCinema, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and Paramount Global, is HBO's official streaming partner.

Following an extensive six-week process spanning seven phases of voting, the ballots for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 are to be counted today. With the counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8 AM under stringent security measures, the nation awaits the outcome of this crucial electoral exercise.

Telugu actress Hema has been arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in connection with an ongoing investigation into a rave party held in Bengaluru. Hema, who attempted to evade media by appearing before the CCB in a burqa, was among the 16 individuals summoned for questioning in the case last month.

Ahead of the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, Pappu Yadav, an independent candidate from Bihar's Purnia constituency, issued a warning about potential unrest if the electoral process is compromised. Yadav, a prominent political figure in Bihar, emphasized the gravity of ensuring a transparent vote count.

Ballia (UP): A 17-year-old boy was beaten to death in a fight over plucking mangoes in an area here near the Revati Railway Station, police said on Monday.

New York: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their T20 World Cup opener here on Monday.

Pune: India and Maharashtra batter Kedar Jadhav on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket, four years since his last appearance for the national team.