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Election Commission said the Lok Sabha polls were an "electoral Marathon successfully run". It added, "Celebration of democracy with over 97 Cr electors, 1.5 Cr polling officials & 10.5 lakh polling stations."This is one of the many records set by the nation during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Here's a look at other milestones the country and the Election Commission achieved during the polls, along with some key takes aways shared by the EC on Monday.1. Voter was the "poll-star": The Election Commission said the total voters in the general elections 2024 were 1.5 times the voters of G7 countries and 2.5 times the voters of "27 EU countries in their last National Elections".

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La Nina.El Niño, which began in June 2023, resulting in insufficient rainfall in India, and leading to water scarcity in some regions, besides droughts and prolonged dry periods across Asia is transitioning to El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral this month and the cooler phase, or La Niña, as early as in June-August or by July-September.More rain is expected in Bengaluru for the next two days with overcast conditions, followed by light to moderate thundershowers as southwest Monsoon advanced into some more parts of south Peninsular India on Monday, the weather bureau said.Meanwhile, heat wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets in the central part of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, West Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh. Heatwave conditions have been prevailing over Haryana since 17 May and over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh since 18 May.Also Read | Mint Primer | Into the 50s: Why heatwaves are hotter & longerOn Sunday, maximum temperatures witnessed a fall of 3-4°C over some parts of East Madhya Pradesh, 2-3°C fall in some parts of Interior Odisha, Vidarbha, Punjab and by 1-2°C over some parts of Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh and adjoining East Rajasthan.Maximum Temperature on Sunday was in the range of 43- 45°C over some parts of north Rajasthan, south Haryana, Delhi, north Madhya Pradesh and southeast Madhya Pradesh; in the range 41-43°C over many parts of Punjab, remaining parts of Haryana, Delhi, south Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh; over some parts of west Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana, south interior Odisha.

Bharat Dynamics has stood out, experiencing a remarkable surge over the last seven months, leading to a spectacular rally in its shares.Also Read: Exit Polls Impact: 7 BSE Power stocks including Adani Power, NTPC surge to record highsFurther fueling this upward momentum, defence stocks, including Bharat Dynamics, continued their winning streak in today's trading session following exit polls indicating a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA.Investors remain optimistic that the government will maintain its focus on strengthening the nation's defence sector and fostering greater self-reliance. With an emphasis on indigenous defence production, increased budget allocations, and policies aimed at reducing dependency on imports, the sector is poised for robust growth.

Memphis city in the state of Tennessee has been ranked as the place with the highest number of deadly car accidents in the US. This study has been conducted by the Consumer Affairs Research Team by analyzing the car crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2022 Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Crash Report Sampling System.

Lok Sabha elections result day on Tuesday, all senior leaders of the INDIA alliance have been called by Congress to stay in Delhi till tomorrow night or the day after tomorrow morning, as per the party's sources, reported ANI.

LeT) terrorists, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, police said. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V K Birdhi said the ultras — identified as Riyaz Dar and Rayees Dar — were killed in the exchange of firing during a cordon and search operation in Nihama area of the south Kashmir district.

incident in Lucknow, a thief was arrested after he fell asleep under an air conditioner while attempting to rob a house. The thief, heavily intoxicated, was discovered by police the next morning, sleeping on the floor of the home he intended to rob. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the Indiranagar area.

supplied by Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited, various seals play crucial roles in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. During different stages, stuff such as the pink paper seal (a security feature used to ensure the integrity of EVMs) and green paper seals (ensures that the compartment containing the memory in which the votes are recorded cannot be accessed) are utilized and have to be procured. The Electoral Roll Management System streamlines the preparation and maintenance of rolls, facilitating voter registration, verification, approval.

Bengaluru received 111 mm rainfall on June 2, breaking the 133-year record for the highest ever rainfall in a single day in June, Met department officials said. N Puviarasan, a scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, confirmed to PTI that June 2 witnessed the highest single day rainfall in June in 133 years. He also said the rainfall received on June 1 and June 2 alone — 140.7 mm — surpassed the monthly average for June. According to 'X' user @Bnglweatherman, as per IMD, June 2 recorded 111 mm, which crossed the June month average of 110.3 mm, in a single day. He further said the highest single-day rainfall in June was recorded on June 16, 1891.

PM Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the centre. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also predicted to win 400+ seats, which the party aspired to achieve in its pursuit for another five-year term at the Centre.Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi is likely to equal this record of Nehru, however...The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was held in seven phases beginning April 19 with the last phase held on June 1. The BJP-led NDA, seeking a record third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set a target of winning 400 seats this election.

car insurance online, it is crucial to consider premium calculation to ensure it fits within your budget.Before we discuss the calculations, it is important to understand the factors influencing car insurance premiums.If your car is registered in an area where statistics show minimal accidental cases and where vehicle movement on the road is less, expect a lower premium. If you reside in an area where natural calamities are common or internal disturbances often lead to riots, the premium will be higher due to the increased risk.The premiums of two cars in the same category may be different.

Lok Sabha Elections Results: Most exit polls predicted a third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. If elected to power again in 2024, PM Modi is likely to equal the record of Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who is the only PM to be elected thrice consecutively. Pandit Nehru served as the Prime Minister for 17 years – from 1947 to 1964.

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The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions in the country’s southwest, has reopened after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier

Africa’s most populous country has ground to a halt as Nigeria’s largest labor unions begin striking to demand a salary increase amid the worst cost of living crisis in decades

Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, there are 2,572 candidates who are crorepatis while 1,643 candidates have criminal cases registered against themselves, according to poll rights body ADR. An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch has shed light on the profiles of the candidates. Out of the 8,360 candidates contesting, 8,337 have been analysed, revealing significant insights into their backgrounds, including criminal records, financial status, education, and gender representation. The analysis revealed that 20 per cent of the candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves, marking an increase from 19 per cent in 2019, 17 per cent in 2014, and 15 per cent in 2009.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at 11 per cent, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) at 12.5 per cent, and Jupiter Wagons.RVNL shares reached a new record high with market capitalisation surged to ₹85,000 crore mark.Also read: Exit Polls Impact: 7 BSE Power stocks surge to record highs; Adani Power, NTPC lead with gains up to 19%Other railway stocks that saw gains included IRCON International (6.26 per cent), RITES (3.52 per cent), Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC, up 3 per cent), and Texmaco Rail & Engineering (5.28 per cent).The railways sector is anticipated to be a leading beneficiary under the third tenure of the Modi government. Many railway stocks have given multibagger returns in the last 12 months.According to an average of 12 exit polls, the NDA is likely to win at least 363 seats this time.

Nifty Bank rallied nearly 2,000 points or over 4% to climb Mount 51K in intraday trade on Monday, tracking exit poll results indicating political stability. The index rose 1,996 points to close at 50,979. It hit a record high of 51,133.20.