Gujarat LS Polls On May 7: PM, HM To Reach Ahmedabad Tonight

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a delegation of senior leaders are scheduled to reach Ahmedabad by Monday night in order to be able to participate in the Lok Sabha elections on May 7.

Ahmedabad, May 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a delegation of senior leaders are scheduled to reach Ahmedabad by Monday night in order to be able to participate in the Lok Sabha elections on May 7.

The Prime Minister, Home Minister, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Patel, will stay overnight at the Raj Bhavan in Gujarat.

On Tuesday morning, the PM, HM and the accompanying leaders will head to their respective polling booths to vote in the Lok Sabha elections.

The constituencies set to go to polls in Gujarat on May 7 include Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, and Valsad.

Important candidates in this electoral fray include Union Home Minister Amit Shah contesting from Gandhinagar, Union Minister and former Gujarat Minister Parshottam Rupala from Rajkot, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya from Porbandar and Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil from Navsari.

There is a significant battle between the BJP's Mansukhbhai Vasava and AAP's Chaitar Vasava in Bharuch.

(IANS)

10 Ukrainian Drones Suppressed In Russia's Krasnodar

by Hemanta Pande

Moscow, May 19: At least ten Ukrainian drones were suppressed overnight as they attempted to attack civilian targets in Russia's Krasnodar region, the regional operational centre said on Sunday.

The centre said on its Telegram channel that the incidents occurred in Slavyansky and Kushchevsky districts in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, causing no casualties or structural damage, Xinhua news agency reported.

"In Kushchevsky, the downing of a drone resulted in a localised fire, which was quickly contained without affecting residential areas," said the centre.

"Meanwhile, in Slavyansky, a drone fell within the territory of an oil refinery but did not cause any injuries, destruction, or fires," it added.

Read More International News

Market Outlook: PMI Data, Q4 Results Key Triggers For Next Week

by Hemanta Pande

New Delhi, May 19: Indian equity benchmarks logged positive returns last week. Sensex and Nifty closed the week with gains of 1.85 per cent and 2.03 per cent respectively.

In the last week, broader markets were in an uptrend. Nifty Midcap hit an all-time high at 11,347 and posted the biggest weekly gain in 8 months and Nifty's small-cap closed the week at 17,009 level. Nifty Realty and Nifty Metal hit a record high this week gaining 7 per cent each.

The outlook for the market will be guided by the major domestic and global economic data such as India PMI manufacturing data, India Service Data, UK CPI Inflation Data, US Initial Jobless Claims, S&P Global Services data, and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI and Q4 corporate results.

Also, US Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver a speech on Monday (May 20), which is expected to further influence market sentiments.

As per market experts, "The release of PMI data for May from both the US and India next week will be closely monitored for further market insights. Amidst ongoing uncertainties surrounding election results and quarterly earnings, we anticipate continued volatility in the near term."

Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said, "Nifty closed above its crucial 20-day moving average (DMA) at 22,300, hinting at a potential bullish trend. This positive momentum could push the index towards 22,525 and even 22,750 levels."

"On the downside, 22,300 will act as the immediate support level, followed by a 100-DMA of 22050. It's important to note that the market may experience volatility in both directions" he added.(IANS)

Read More Business News

Kiara Advani Shares Glimpses Of ‘Night To Remember’ Cannes Look By Designer Prabal Gurung

by Hemanta Pande

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Kiara Advani looked every inch like a doll in an outfit by New York-based designer Prabal Gurung as she attended the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema Gala dinner at Cannes. She shared a sneak peek into what it took to nail the look for the prestigious event.

Kiara took to Instagram on Sunday morning and shared a motley of pictures from her hotel room.

One picture showed Kiara trying out a neckpiece, while her make-up artiste was seen giving the final touches to her look.

Another image showcased her outfit stylists fixing the large pink bow in the back of her dress.

A photo showed her stepping into the elevator, waving goodbye, and flashing her beautiful smile.

Decoding her look, Kiara looked every inch stunning in an off-shoulder pink and black gown with a big pink bow at the back, paired with black lace gloves. She completed her look with her hair tied in a sleek, high bun.