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'Modi sahab has done a lot for the country, he will do more,' said Jashodaben after casting her vote. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi's wife Jashodaben casts her vote in Gujarat

Besides PM’s wife, his mother Heeraben Modi also cast her vote at a polling booth in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district.

23 Apr 2019 3:38 PM

'Naveen Patnaik-led party has resorted to attacks on the BJP workers after realizing that it will no longer remain in power,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Previous govts failed to demonstrate India's defence capability in space: PM Modi

Modi said history was created in Balasore when Mission Shakti (anti-satellite missile test) was launched from here.

23 Apr 2019 3:32 PM

Flashing his inked finger, a voter expressed the hope that the long-pending demand for the safe return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley will be fulfilled by the government. (Photo: ANI)

J and K Kashmiri Pandits cast their ballot at special polling station in Udhampur

There are 137 Kashmiri Pandit voters registered at the booth where police and paramilitary force personnel have been deployed.

23 Apr 2019 3:24 PM

Voters in the booth number 359 of Muniya Kheda village in Firozabad district have boycotted the polls on Tuesday, saying no developments have been done in the village in the past several years. (Photo: File)

Villagers boycott voting in Firozabad over development

Only eight votes were recorded in the polling booth till 9 am, where a total of 716 voters are listed.

23 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Thakur and others in the case. (Photo: ANI)

'Frivolous': Pragya Thakur seeks dismissal of plea seeking to bar her from polls

'The applicant has deliberately chosen this court to ventilate frivolous application for want of publicity with political agenda,' she said

23 Apr 2019 3:06 PM

The complaint has sought direction to the police to register an FIR against Gandhi for making allegedly seditious remarks in 2016 against PM Modi. (Photo: File)

Special court to hear complaint against Rahul Gandhi for remarks against PM Modi

The complaint referred to Gandhi's speech at a public meeting here where he made the remarks.

23 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

Mamata Banerjee said that the central forces could come to a state during the elections but they should work with the assistance of the state force and then leave. (Photo: ANI)

Central forces working for BJP: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal will teach the BJP an apt lesson, Banerjee claimed.

23 Apr 2019 2:52 PM

The Churches which were targeted were mostly situated in Tamil areas, therefore many Tamilians have also died. I demand strict action against the perpetrators. I urge the world and India to come forward and help those affected,' said Vaiko. (Photo: PTI I File)

Vaiko expresses anguish over terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka

He reckoned that the churches which were attacked were mainly situated in Tamil areas and many Tamil people may have lost their lives

23 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

'No single party will form the government after the Lok Sabha polls and instead, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will,' Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut said. (Photo: PTI I FIle)

Not any single party but NDA will form govt after LS polls, says Sanjay Raut

In Maharashtra, voting for the 14 Lok Sabha seats is underway in the third phase. BJP is contesting in the state in alliance with Shiv Sena.

23 Apr 2019 2:02 PM

The outcome of the by-polls would decide the continuance of the two year-old Palaniswami-led government as it would have to win a substantial number of seats to stay in power. (Photo: File)

AIADMK announces candidates for 4 assembly seats

In the present Assembly, the AIADMK has a strength of 113 members, minus the Speaker.

23 Apr 2019 1:48 PM

EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government will continue to work with partner nations,to find all possible ways to protect India's energy and economic security interests. (Photo: Twitter/ANI I File)

India prepared to deal with US decision to end Iran oil waivers: MEA

EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government will continue to work with partner nations including the US

23 Apr 2019 1:43 PM

The Trump administration Monday decided not to renew the waiver that let countries import Iranian oil without facing US sanctions. (Photo: File)

PM sitting like mute spectator over oil needs: Cong on US decision to end oil waiver

The Oppn party also alleged that PM Modi has directed oil companies not to increase the prices till May 23 so that he can 'garner votes'.

23 Apr 2019 1:40 PM

Modi appealed to the people to vote for a BJP government in the state, which can work in tandem with the Centre. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Wave in favour of BJP giving sleepless nights to oppn: PM Modi

Modi said those who have been levelling false allegations have found themselves in the dock.

23 Apr 2019 1:40 PM

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala has denied reports of technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in a booth in Kovalam which falls under the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. (Photo: File)

Kerala CEO denies EVM glitches in Kovalam booth

In Kerala, as many as 227 candidates are contesting on all the 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls.

23 Apr 2019 1:33 PM

Sukhbir Singh Badal will contest from Ferozepur Lok Sabha constituency and Harsimrat Kaur Badal will contest from Bathinda constituency. (Photo: PTI I File)

Harsimrat Kaur to contest from Bathinda, Sukhbir Badal from Ferozepur

In Bathinda, Kaur will be contesting against MLA Sukhbir Singh Khaira who has recently floated a new political quarter- Punjab Ekta Party

23 Apr 2019 1:22 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday promised to give government jobs to 22 lakh people in the next one year if he is voted to power in the Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

Want to do justice in next 5 years: Rahul promises 22 lakh govt jobs per year

According to the Congress chief, Prime Minister Narendra had done the most injustice to tribals in the past five years.

23 Apr 2019 1:21 PM

Dissident Gokak Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi has hinted that he would resign from the party. (Photo: Google)

Congress rebel MLA from Karnataka hints at quitting party

'Technically I am still in Congress. I will take a decision after resigning from Congress. I haven't resigned yet,' said Jarkhioli.

23 Apr 2019 1:00 PM

A 68-year-old man, named Basir Ali, who is suffering from cancer, on Tuesday cast vote. (Photo: ANI)

68-year-old cancer patient casts vote in Assam

Ali was accompanied by his childhood friend, Mukut Choudhary.

23 Apr 2019 12:59 PM

This was one of the reasons behind the delay in announcing Hans' candidature, party insiders said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP fields singer Hans Raj Hans from North-West Delhi Lok Sabha seat

Hans will take on Guggan Singh of the AAP and Rajesh Lilothia of the Congress.

23 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

Ramdev was replying to a question about Thakur's remarks against the then Mumbai Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) Chief Hemant Karkare. (Photo: File)

Yoga Guru Ramdev comes out in support of Pragya Thakur

'It was unfair to subject her to cruelty in jail for nine years on the basis of a suspicion,' Ramdev said.

23 Apr 2019 12:45 PM

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