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In Amethi sitting MP and Congress president Rahul Gandhi is facing a serious challenge from BJP's Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha Polls. (Photo: PTI)

'Chowkidar chor hai': Sidhu slams PM Modi in Amethi

In a wielded attack on Prime Minister Modi, Sidhu had said that he seeks votes in the name of the security forces and dead bodies.

02 May 2019 5:06 PM

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday questioned the Congress' approach towards the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

Omar Abdullah questions Congress' approach towards J&K

The National Conference leader also said that by ignoring the state like this, the Congress is giving a walkover to the BJP.

02 May 2019 3:13 PM

'Some JD(S) workers have even cast their votes to BJP,' Devegowda said.(Photo: ANI)

There was a lot of confusion in seat distribution between JD(S), Cong: GT Devegowda

Polling for the 28 seats in Karnataka got completed in two phases on April 18 and 23.

02 May 2019 2:08 PM

Lamba has been at odds with the AAP for quite sometime now. (Photo: File)

Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow, says she was insulted by AAP

Kejriwal held the roadshow in Chandni Chowk on Tuesday with AAP Chandni Chowk candidate Pankaj Gupta.

02 May 2019 1:41 PM

Accompanied by BJP leader Kamal Sharma, Deol offered prayers at the Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak and had a glimpse of the Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan through binoculars installed at 'darshan sthal' here. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP candidate Sunny Deol offers prayers at Dera Baba Nanak Gurdwara

Kartarpur Sahib is located in Pakistan's Narowal district across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine.

02 May 2019 1:25 PM

The state leadership of CPI(M) had rejected the charges of bogus voting and alleged that the chief electoral officer was acting in accordance with the UDF's ploy. (Photo: File)

Three CPI(M) activists booked for 'bogus voting' in Kerala

The CEO, on Tuesday, had also sought a report from the district collectors of Kannur and Kasragod on complaints of fake voting.

02 May 2019 1:13 PM

Modi said none of them had the capacity to even become the Leader of Opposition. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Congress leaders dream of killing me: PM Modi

Modi also referred to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to target the Congress.

01 May 2019 7:22 PM

BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: ANI twitter)

Mamata silent on Omar's 'separate PM remark', concerned of her vote-bank: Shah

The BJP president said that elections are crucial as it will test the fate of the democratic system in the state.

01 May 2019 6:59 PM

Fadnavis holds the home portfolio and “he should step down immediately”, Pawar tweeted. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra CM should resign: Sharad Pawar after Gadchiroli Maoist attack

Before the blast, Naxals had torched 25 vehicles belonging to a road construction contractor.

01 May 2019 6:11 PM

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra Guv cancels Maha Day events after Naxal blast in Gadchiroli

These events have now been cancelled, a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan said.

01 May 2019 4:47 PM

Sisodia alleged the BJP had earlier too tried to "buy" AAP MLAs and they were given appropriate response by the public, and claimed that this time also they will get a befitting reply. (Photo: File)

BJP attempting to 'buy' seven AAP MLAs at Rs 10 crore each: Sisodia

The BJP however rubbished the claim terming it 'bizarre allegation' and a 'desperate bid to gain attention'.

01 May 2019 4:42 PM

Modi said names of prospective prime ministers are popping up from every "gali-mohalla. (Photo: ANI twitter)

PM recalls 1954 Kumbh Mela stampede at election rally in UP

The prime minister claimed that for saving the image of the then government, the media, too, had suppressed the news.

01 May 2019 4:08 PM

Modi also hit out at the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance and the Congress, accusing the parties of being soft on terrorism. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Terror factories in neighbourhood waiting for weak govt: PM

'To keep our culture and country safe, you all should press the lotus button,' Modi told the crowd.

01 May 2019 4:00 PM

Amit Shah said his party will continue its fight to ensure that Kashmir remains an integral part of India, no matter who is in power at the Centre. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata supporting those who wish to divide country: Amit Shah

He iterated that the saffron party, if re-elected to power, will scrap Article 370 of the Constitution in Kashmir.

01 May 2019 3:49 PM

On Monday, Modi had claimed that 40 TMC MLAs were in touch with him and there was nothing that could save Banerjee. (Photo: DC)

Person sitting on PM's chair most unfit ever: Mamata slams Modi

Banerjee alleged that Modi did not know basic political courtesies and does not know 'a trace' of Bengali culture.

01 May 2019 1:08 PM

The polling in the second phase of election in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag constituency was marred by a series of street clashes at places on Monday. (Photo: File)

Street clashes mar voting in Anantnag

The authorities are equally unhappy over the poor turnout but relieved that no major incident of violence took place during the polling.

30 Apr 2019 7:09 AM

EC silent on PM, Shah’s violations; Congress moves SC

The petition had been filed by Silchar MP and All India Mahila Congress President Sushmita Dev.

30 Apr 2019 5:59 AM

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: File)

Rahul will fulfil Gandhiji's 'dissolve Cong' wish: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

He further claimed that the Congress chief had to apologise in the Supreme Court for his "chowkidar chor hai" remark.

29 Apr 2019 7:13 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: File)

Kejriwal lauds Akhilesh for fielding ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against Modi

The former BSF constable was dismissed in 2017 after he posted a video online complaining about the food served to the troops.

29 Apr 2019 7:05 PM

'Our government will spend crores of rupees on education, health,' Rahul Gandhi said.(Photo: ANI)

Won't promise 2 crore jobs but guarantee 22 lakh jobs: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president reiterated his poll promise of NYAY.

29 Apr 2019 6:22 PM

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