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Milind Deora objects to BJP’s plan to take on Raj on poll eve

The letter asks the ECI to direct the BJP to obtain pre-certification of statements/content/videos etc. which it is likely to issue on April 27, 2019.

26 Apr 2019 2:38 AM

The results for the Lok Sabha polls will be announced on May 23.

National film awards put off till after polls

The model code comes into force as soon as the election schedule is announced, and stays in force till the results are declared.

25 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Sadhvi Pragya called the cure scientific, saying she is a living example of its effectiveness. (Photo:File)

'Gau Mutr' can cure cancer, control blood pressure: Sadhvi Pragya

When questioned about the controversies surrounding cows, Sadhvi Pragya said it was traumatic to see how cows are being treated in India.

23 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

BJP faces tough battle in Dhule, Nandurbar

The saffron party, riding on the Modi wave, had comfortably won both the seats in 2014.

23 Apr 2019 2:03 AM

Pragya does a disservice

Now she also has to answer the Election Commission on why she eulogised her role in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.

23 Apr 2019 12:02 AM

Raj Thackeray in demand among city Congress, NCP candidates

According to party sources, Mr Thackeray will subsequently hold rallies in Panvel and Nashik, but is unlikely to conduct any more rallies in Mumbai.

22 Apr 2019 2:17 AM

Thakur is out on bail in the 2008 blast case and she is under fire for claiming that IPS officer Hemant Karkare was killed during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack as she had cursed him for torturing her. (Photo: File)

No one with clean image in BJP, hence Pragya Thakur given ticket: Baghel

Thakur is pitted against senior Congress leader Digvijiya Singh from the Bhopal seat.

21 Apr 2019 8:41 AM

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

Despite loss in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan still indispensable

Lok Sabha polls to 29 seats in MP will be held in four phases on April 29, and May 6, 12 and 19, with the results scheduled to be declared on May 23.

21 Apr 2019 4:08 AM

AAp's North Goa seat contestant said the response from the first-time voters has been tremendous as they find the party's policies in sync with their way of thinking. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha polls in Goa: AAP eyes support of first-time voters

'The first-time voters are getting attracted to the AAP in a big way', said AAP's North Goa seat contestant Pradeep Padgaonkar.

20 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Chodankar is contesting against BJP candidate and Union minister Shripad Naik. (Photo: ANI)

No sympathy wave for BJP after Parrikar's death: Cong leader

He also said the MGP's move of joining hands with the Congress has improved his party's poll prospects in the state.

20 Apr 2019 12:55 PM

The CRPF personnel Surinder Kumar, who was deployed at the same booth, immediately sought the help of the doctor, Suneem, of his unit. (Photo: ANI)

CRPF man saves poll officer's life by following instructions on phone

Election official suffered a heart attack during polling on Thursday.

20 Apr 2019 12:34 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra chat during a rally at Jarar’s Mandi Samiti Ground in Agra on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Politically correct fashion

While political correctness has seeped into the dressing style of leaders, do they really help in connecting with the masses?

19 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Singh has been ordered not to leave home till 6 pm Thursday, which eventually means that he cannot leave his house until polling is over. (Photo: ANI)

Bulandshahr BJP candidate confined for a day for seeking votes at polling booth

The district administration decided to act against Singh after he was seen seeking votes from voters in a viral video.

18 Apr 2019 5:15 PM

Mishra (37), whose wife gave birth to their second son at about 5:45 am at a private hospital, rushed to his polling booth in Horamavu road (Bangalore North constituency) as soon as it opened at 7 am. (Representational image)

Bangalore techie votes immediately after wife give birth to child

The software professional said he was among the first voters at the booth and he cast his vote at about 7:15 am.

18 Apr 2019 4:29 PM

RGV booked for posting morphed picture of Chandrababu Naidu on Facebook

TDP activist Devibabu Chowdary filed the complained at Tadepalli Gudem rural police station in West Godavari district.

18 Apr 2019 3:32 PM

Sixteen hundred candidates’ fate would be decided by voters across 11 states and one Union Territory. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Lok Sabha polls, phase 2: Seats that are crucial today

Vellore and East Tripura – were cancelled later due to corruption and security concerns respectively.

18 Apr 2019 1:03 PM

The party also alleged that Pradhan prevented the officials from checking his helicopter. (Photo: File)

Pradhan misbehaves with govt officers on poll duty: BJD to EC, demands action

Five parliamentary constituencies of Odisha will go to polls on April 18. Counting of votes will be done on May 23.

18 Apr 2019 9:05 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Delhi alliance is on: AAP to fight 4 seats, Congress 3

The tieup could upset the BJP’s applecart in Delhi, where it had won all seven seats in the 2014 elections.

18 Apr 2019 1:23 AM

Raman Singh and son pay price for Chhattisgarh rout?

Fearing anti-incumbency, the BJP has already denied tickets to all 10 of its sitting MPs, including former chief minister’s son.

17 Apr 2019 1:14 AM

The Congress is fighting the elections in UP on its own strength to rebuild the party, the senior leader told PTI in an interview. (Photo: PTI)

No Congress, no BJP; only India and tricolour: Scindia on terrorism, Pak

'Stop looking outwards Mr Modi, look inwards and resolve the issues of the country,' Scindia said.

16 Apr 2019 12:44 PM

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