Top news today: Lok Sabha elections Phase 5 voting; PM Modi's Odisha rallies, SC hearing on new criminal laws, and more
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5 Voting Live Updates: Polling begins at 7 am, Smriti Irani, Rahul Gandhi in fray Among the notable constituencies, Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh stand out as traditional bastions of the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi, a significant figure in the Congress, is contesting from Raebareli, a seat that has been represented by his mother, Sonia Gandhi, since 2004.
Additionally, Rahul Gandhi is also contesting from Wayanad in Kerala, adding an intriguing dimension to see if he can secure victories in both constituencies. The eagerly awaited French Open 2024 tennis tournament is set to begin at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Monday, with the main draw matches kicking off on May 26.
Sumit Nagal has earned a spot in the men's singles main draw due to his career-high world ranking of 80. He becomes the first Indian male player to qualify for the French Open main draw since Prajnesh Gunneswaran did so in 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Odisha on Sunday for a two-day visit to campaign for BJP candidates in the concurrent Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. Also Read: Lok Sabha elections: Video shows teen voting eight times in Uttar Pradesh, Opposition seeks EC action According to a state BJP leader, Modi will hold a roadshow in Puri.
Following the roadshow, he will travel to Angul to address a public meeting at Stadium Field Ground, campaigning for BJP candidates contesting the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat and its assembly segments. The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Monday challenging enacting three new laws aimed at overhauling India's penal codes, which are alleged to contain numerous “defects and discrepancies." A vacation bench comprising Justices Bela M.
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