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The state will go to the fourth phase of polling on April 29 for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Bua', 'Babua' can't fight terrorism as they failed to tackle village goons: PM in UP

SP, BSP and RLD have forged an alliance to take on the BJP in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the state where 80 seats are at stake.

27 Apr 2019 6:35 PM

People should reject BJP and should refrain from casting any vote in favour of the party, Mamata said. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP greatest danger for India, like 440 volt: Mamata

'The party under Modi is for creating disturbances like riots in the country', she said.

27 Apr 2019 4:47 PM

Rahul Gandhi said at an election meeting in Unchahar in Rabeareli from where UPA chairperson and his mother Sonia Gandhi is seeking reelection to the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANi twitter)

'Modi was foolish': Rahul on demonetisation, 'Gabbar Singh Tax (GST)'

Rahul Gandhi also accused Modi of not wanting to fill 22 lakh vacant posts in the government.

27 Apr 2019 3:27 PM

A rising population, housing, healthcare and transportation remain key issues, as is the lack of basic facilities in several Adivasi settlements in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. (Photo: File)

Mumbai North: Urmila Matondkar gives Congress hope in BJP stronghold

Urmila has now ensured that the BJP has a fight on hand and the contest is no longer a cakewalk.

27 Apr 2019 3:10 PM

Kavita went on to say that she was approached by many national parties after BJP sidelined her. (Photo: Ani twitter)

'BJP has my support': Kavita Khanna after denial of ticket from Gurdaspur

Vinod Khanna had won four Lok Sabha polls - in 1998, 1999, 2004 and 2014 - from Gurdaspur constituency on a BJP ticket.

27 Apr 2019 1:56 PM

The letter further states a brutal attack launched by the state police forces on the lawyers at Howrah District Court, which according to the BJP, is another example of the pitiable condition of law and order in Bengal. (Photo: File)

BJP writes to EC seeking action against Mamata Banerjee for MCC violation

Elections in West Bengal were held in three phases and will continue in the remaining four phases on April 29, May 6,12 and 19.

26 Apr 2019 7:41 PM

The move has sparked speculation about another round of disqualification of the ruling party legislators after Dhanapal had stripped 18 pro-Dhinakaran AIADMK MLAs of their assembly membership in September 2017 under the anti-defection law. (Photo: File)

AIADMK seeks action against 3 pro-TTV MLAs for 'anti-party' activities

The results of all would be announced on May 23.

26 Apr 2019 7:33 PM

Taking a dig at the West Bengal chief minister Raj Babbar alleged that she has however not sent gifts to any Congress leader or someone else so far. (Photo: File)

Didi sends Kurta to Modi because she knows the 'right size': Raj Babbar

Sitaram Yechury wondered why Modi had to make the revealation during the Lok Sabha Election.

26 Apr 2019 6:41 PM

Yadav was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and was examined by a team of doctors, said Amit Agarwal, the hospital's chief medical superintendent. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav admitted to hospital for medical checkup

Agarwal said Yadav has mild uncontrolled diabetes, adding that he would discharged in the evening.

26 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

Pitroda heads the Indian Overseas Congress (Photo: ANI twitter)

Priyanka's own decision not to contest from Varanasi: Sam Pitroda

Speculation over Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut from Modi's constituency ended Thursday when the Congress fielded Ajay Rai from there.

26 Apr 2019 4:52 PM

Mayawati said the BJP will be removed from power at the Centre this time and no amount of 'jumlebaazi' or 'natakbaazi' was going to help them. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Choose 'Jai Bhim' followers over those chanting 'NaMo' this election: Mayawati

She alleged that the BJP had made several promises before coming to power but all of those turned out to be hollow.

26 Apr 2019 4:28 PM

The former chief minister said the then SP government had given its share meant for development works to Jhansi but the Centre has yet to fulfil its responsibility. (Photo: ANI)

Akhilesh slams PM of doing nothing for Bundelkhand, dubs Yogi Adityanath as 'Baba CM'

'The baba chief minister knows nothing about roads and expressways,' Akhilesh Yadav said.

26 Apr 2019 2:51 PM

AAP East Delhi candidate Atishi said she has filed a criminal complaint in Tis Hazari Court against Gambhir. (Photo: File)

'Gautam Gambhir has two voter IDs,' says AAP, files criminal complaint

AAP East Delhi candidate Atishi said it is a criminal matter and called for his 'immediate disqualification'.

26 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

BJP's candidate from northwest Delhi constituency Hans Raj Hans, Union minister and Chandni Chowk candidate Harsh Vardhan and other party leaders were also present. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party

Mehndi's daughter is married to a son of Hans.

26 Apr 2019 2:09 PM

A day before filing nomination Modi on Thursday held a roadshow and performed Ganga aarti in Varanasi. (Photo: ANI twitter)

PM expresses gratitude, urges people of Varanasi to vote in huge number

The Prime Minister also urged people to not believe anyone who discourages them from exercising their franchise.

26 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

The Modi biopic, starring Vivek Oberoi, has been the most-talked about movie this election season. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to interfere with EC's order banning release of Modi biopic until May 19

The EC has said that there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light.

26 Apr 2019 12:57 PM

Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta. (Photo: File)

AAP's manifesto a document of deceit: BJP

The AAP on Thursday came out with its manifesto for the Lok Sabha election based on the central theme of full statehood.

25 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

The Congress on Thursday fielded Ajay Rai from Varanasi to take on Modi, ending speculation on a possible blockbuster electoral duel between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the prime minister. (Photo: File)

Modi has 'betrayed' people of Varanasi, must apologise: Congress

Modi held a mega roadshow in Varanasi, in a show of strength, with senior leaders and UP CM Yogi Adityanath present on the occasion.

25 Apr 2019 7:48 PM

'His wife Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti and son Tejashwi Yadav are among those named as co-accused in the case and a number of their alleged benami properties in Patna,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

'Days of lantern are over in Bihar,' says Modi in veiled dig at Lalu

The PM was referring to power situation in Bihar during the 15-year rule of RJD (from 1990 to 2005) and now under NDA.

25 Apr 2019 4:27 PM

Three phases of ongoing elections are already over in Bihar with four phases remaining on April 29, May 6, 12 and 19. (Photo: File)

'BJP is like Sita who smokes cigarette backstage': Upendra Kushwaha

Kushwaha was earlier a minister in the BJP-led NDA government until his party pulled out of the coalition in December 2018.

25 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

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