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Election Results 2024 Live: BJP surprises in Haryana, NC-Congress in Jammu and Kashmir

Haryana: Now, the BJP leads in 46 seats in Haryana, with Congress a close second at 41 seats.

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The counting of votes for the Legislative Assemblies of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir kicked off on October 8. The Congress has crossed the halfway mark in the State as well as in the Union Territory, as per the early trends. If these numbers hold true, the BJP will suffer a significant setback in both states, particularly in Haryana where it has been in power for the last 10 years.

Jammu and Kashmir: Congress-NC alliance leads in 44 seats

In Jammu & Kashmir, Congress and National Conference alliance is leading in 44 seats while the BJP is leading in 26 seats. Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP, which formed the government in 2014, is leading in just three seats.

Haryana: Official Election Commission trends coming in for 60 of the 90 Assembly seats

BJP is leading on 30, while Congress on 28, INLD on 1, and Independent candidate on 1.

Haryana: Now, the BJP leads in 46 seats in Haryana, with Congress a close second at 41 seats.

J&K: Trends from the counting of votes show former deputy CM and Cong candidate Tara Chand trailing Independent Satish Sharma in Chhamb.

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina trailing in Nowshera constituency, NC’S Surinder Kumar leading by 2,797 votes, as per the Election Commission.

Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan leads from Hodal

Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan is leading by 637 votes against BJP’s Harinder Singh from Hodal constituency.

According to early trends, Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda is leading from the Garhi Sampla seat.

According to early trends by ECI show that the BJP has crossed the halfway mark in Haryana, with leads in 46 seats against Congress’s 38.

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference-Congress ahead in the UT

The alliance in Jammu and Kashmir was ahead in 49 seats as vote count is currently underway, as per ECI.

Haryana: Congress leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda speaks on the early trends.

“I am going to the counting station (centre) at the moment. Will talk afterwards,” said senior Congress leader and former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Congress MP Kumari Selja said, “As the counting progresses, the Congress party will form the government and we will win more than sixty assembly seats.”

As per the latest Elections Commission updates, BJP crosses the majority mark in Haryana, leading on 46, while Congress leads on 33, INLD and BSP on 1 each.

“These are early (trends). At one point, you will see Congress gaining (votes) greatly. I would say that Congress will form the government with an overwhelming majority. It’s just the third or fourth round, 10 (rounds) more to go,” said Congress leader Kumari Selja.

Speaking to reporters, former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that he was confident in his party winning the Assembly polls in the state, despite the BJP crossing the halfway mark as per the early trends. He further said that the Congress will form the government in the state with a majority and added the Chief Ministerial face will be decided by the party’s top brass.

“Credit goes to the party, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, all party leaders and people of Haryana,” Hooda added.

As per the official trends released by the Election Commission of India, Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat is trailing from Julana seat.

Former Deputy CM and JJP candidate Dushyant Chautala is trailing on 6th position, in Uchana Kalan after round 4/16 of counting, as per latest EC data.

Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah leads in both seats

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah continues to lead in both seats – Budgam and Ganderbal, as per official EC trends.

On Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir early trends, senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, “Their (BJP) position has become very weak… Congress government will be formed at both the places (J&K and Haryana).”

BJP leads on 49 seats in Haryana, Congress on 33

The BJP continues to lead in Haryana and crossed the halfway mark in 90-member Assembly. The BJP is leading in 49 seats, while the Congress party is leading in 33 seats.

“I am confident that Congress government will be formed. The figures haven’t been updated on EC website for quite some time,” said Congress leader Supriya Shrinate.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor speaks on Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir election trends

“We have to wait and see. We shouldn’t make a premature conclusion right now. At the moment, they (BJP) seem to be leading in a majority of the seats (in Haryana) which is a genuine surprise. Certainly, the whole exit poll industry must be in a deep disgrace. Honestly, let us wait for the final results. My own feeling is that the signs in Haryana are not what we were expecting and are better than what INDIA block was expecting in Jammu & Kashmir,” Tharoor told reporters.

BJP leader Anil Vij sang ‘Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya’ during his interaction with supporters in Ambala amid trends showing his party leading in Haryana.

Haryana BJP leader Vipul Goel is leading in Faridabad seat, while Congress leader Lakhan Kumar Singla trailing after 6/18 rounds of counting, as per the latest EC data.   

Criticising the outdated and misleading trends on the ECI website, the Congress leader, in a post on X, said, “Like the Lok Sabha elections, in Haryana we are again witnessing slowing down of uploading up-to-date trends on the ECI website. Is the BJP trying to build pressure on the administration by sharing outdated and misleading trends @ECISVEEP?”

In a close contest, Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat is leading from Julana constituency, by a margin of 5909 votes, after round 14/15 of counting, as per the latest EC data.

The Haryana BJP workers were celebrating at the party office in Ambala, as the party is leading on 51 of the 90 seats.

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah meets party workers at his residence in Srinagar

NC president Farooq Abdullah met party workers at his residence in Srinagar, as the National Conference-Congress alliance is likely to form government in Jammu and Kashmir with poll trends showing the combine ahead in 51 of the 90 seats while the BJP was leading in 28.

National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq was officially declared as a winner from the Zadibal Assembly constituency.

NC vice president and former CM Omar Abdullah secures unassailable lead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam.

Congress leader Vinesh Phogat has won the Julana Assembly seat by 6,015 votes, as per the Election Commission. In her first-ever election, she defeated BJP’s Yogesh Kumar. 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

NC president Farooq Abdullah said his son and party vice president Omar Abdullah will be chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

“It (referring to NC’s decision to form an alliance with Congress) was very good decision, we stand with India and we don’t stand alone. If the state has to progress, we’ve to stand with the rest of the nation, so that we could remove the tragedies that have occurred in these 10 years,” said National Conference president Farooq Abdullah as trends show Congress-NC alliance heading towards victory.

According to the Election Commission of India, NC vice president Omar Abdullah has won the Budgam seat, defeating PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi by more than 18,000 votes.

Vinesh Phogat wins from Haryana’s Julana seat

“Now that I have entered here, I will continue here. People have given me their love, I will have to work for them on ground. It is not possible to work on both simultaneously (politics and wrestling),” she said after winning the Julana seat.

On her victory, wrestler Bajrang Punia said: “Many congratulations to the country’s daughter Vinesh Phogat for her victory. This fight was not just for one Julana seat, it was not just with 3-4 other candidates, it was not just a fight between parties. This fight was against the strongest oppressive forces in the country. And Vinesh emerged victorious.”

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh speaks to the media on Haryana elections results

“I would like to thank the people of Haryana. Many efforts were made to mislead the people of Haryana in the name of protests of farmers and wrestlers. However, people have praised the policies of BJP,” said BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the party appears set for a record third term in the state.

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Fire breaks out at Greater Noida girls’ hostel, video shows students jumping off balconies

Several students managed to self-evacuate before emergency crews arrived. Officials emphasized that while the situation caused significant distress, swift community and firefighter response averted greater tragedy.

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A fire broke out at Annapurna Girls’ Hostel in Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park-3, triggering panic as flames rapidly engulfed parts of the building. The blaze, caused by an air conditioner explosion, sent thick smoke billowing from the windows as terrified residents scrambled to escape.

Eyewitnesses described terrifying moments as students scrambled to safety. “We suddenly heard a loud bang, and within seconds, smoke started filling the corridors,” recounted one resident who wished to remain anonymous. “Everyone started running for the exits, shouting and calling for help.”

The most dramatic moments came when two students found themselves trapped on the second floor, cut off by the rapidly spreading fire. Quick-thinking locals immediately sprang into action, procuring a ladder to assist in their rescue. In a heart-stopping moment captured by bystanders, one of the girls fell approximately 10 feet while attempting to reach the ladder, landing hard on the ground below. Miraculously, fire officials later confirmed she sustained only minor bruises and was declared out of danger after a medical examination.

Fire department teams arrived within 15 minutes of receiving the distress call. “Our personnel worked swiftly to contain the blaze and ensure all students were accounted for,” said Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey. “By the time we arrived, most residents had already evacuated thanks to the efforts of local residents.”

Authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, with preliminary findings pointing to an electrical malfunction in the AC unit. The hostel management has come under scrutiny for fire safety compliance, particularly regarding emergency exits and fire extinguisher availability.

While no serious injuries were reported, the incident has raised serious questions about safety standards in student accommodations across the rapidly developing educational hub of Greater Noida. Local officials have promised stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations in the wake of the near-tragedy.

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Earthquake jolts Myanmar, Thailand: PM Modi says India ready to offer all possible assistance

A state of emergency has been imposed in six regions of Myanmar following a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The quake caused widespread damage and sent tremors across the region, including neighboring Thailand where buildings collapsed in Bangkok.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand following a powerful earthquake that struck the region earlier today, causing significant casualties and structural damage. The tremors were also felt in several Indian cities, including Kolkata and Imphal.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi conveyed his concern and assured assistance. “Deeply concerned by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and well-being of all affected. India stands ready to provide all possible support,” he stated.

The Prime Minister added that he had directed Indian authorities to remain on standby and instructed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to maintain close contact with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand for coordinated relief efforts.

The 7.7 magnitude quake hit central Myanmar at 12:50 PM (local time), with its epicenter located 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). A strong 6.8-magnitude aftershock followed, exacerbating the damage.

A state of emergency has been imposed in six regions of Myanmar following a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The quake caused widespread damage and sent tremors across the region, including neighboring Thailand where buildings collapsed in Bangkok.

In Thailand’s capital, the earthquake caused panic as high-rise buildings swayed violently. A multi-story building under construction near the popular Chatuchak market collapsed completely, with the dramatic moment captured on video showing the structure crumbling into a cloud of dust as bystanders ran for safety. Authorities have not yet confirmed how many workers were trapped in the rubble, but police warned residents to remain outside due to potential aftershocks.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos. A Scottish tourist shopping in a Bangkok mall recounted how people screamed and ran in panic as the building shook. A British visitor at a streetside bar described seeing a high-rise building swaying dangerously, with water spilling from a rooftop pool. Public transportation systems were shut down as thousands evacuated to parks and open areas across the city.

Near the epicenter in Myanmar, the historic royal palace in Mandalay sustained damage. A 90-year-old bridge collapsed in the Sagaing region, while highways connecting major cities were damaged. In the capital, Naypyitaw, religious shrines and homes were partially destroyed. While no casualties were immediately reported in Yangon, residents fled their homes as the ground shook.

The earthquake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, was also felt in China’s Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, where some buildings were damaged and injuries reported near the Myanmar border.

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Heinrich Klaasen defends SRH batting depth after LSG defeat, says Sunrisers not reliant on Travishek

After SRH’s loss to LSG, Heinrich Klaasen refuted claims of overdependence on the opening duo Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, stressing the team’s all-round batting strength.

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Heinrich Klaasen, Travishek, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Klassen on SRH batting depth

Following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, SRH’s destructive wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen has defended team’s batting depth, saying team doesn’t rely solely on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma duo.

Travishek, a standout pair from SRH’s IPL 2024 campaign with 736 runs across 16 innings, couldn’t deliver as expected on March 27. Abhishek fell early in the third over, and although Head managed a quick 47 off 28 balls, SRH’s total of 190 fell short on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.

Dismissing the team’s overdependence on Travishek, Klassen acknowledged that Travishek’s aggressive starts put early pressure on opponents, easing the job for the middle order.

 “Not at all,” Klaasen said during the post-match press conference. “If we look at our batting lineup, we are destructive till batter No.8. We don’t need Travis and Abhishek to come off every time. We’re good enough to score without them as well,” he said.

“You will never have a season where both of them will score more than 1000 runs. It’s the way we play—a bit on the riskier side,” Klaasen added.

SRH, who batted first, were restricted to 190 despite good intent shown early on. Klaasen felt the score was underwhelming considering the surface.

“We didn’t score enough runs. 210-220 was par score. One or two unlucky dismissals hurt us. One was caught down the leg side, another was deflected onto the stumps off the bowler’s hand. But that’s part of the game,” he said.

The wicketkeeper-batter remains confident in SRH’s depth and ability to recover from setbacks. The team is set to take on Delhi Capitals in their next match on March 30 in Vizag.

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