Lok Sabha Polls

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The EC also ordered the removal of the West Bengal director-general and inspector-general of police, Mr Rajeev Kumar, with immediate effect. (ANI)

EC removes home secys for ‘dual posts’

EC orders reshuffle of officers ahead of polls

19 Mar 2024 1:30 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media after he arrived in the Parliament on the first day of its budget session in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP)

Modi Slams Opposition MPs for Disrupting Parliament

Emphasising the impact of parliamentary debates, Modi said, "Every word spoken here will echo in the annals of history"

01 Feb 2024 12:28 AM

The BJP felt that there was no one in the ranks of the Opposition who could take on Vajpayee. Sonia Gandhi was dubbed as a reader and not a leader. — PTI

Will the strategy of ‘small is beautiful’ work for Congress in LS polls run-up?

A good general knows when to retreat. And this is not really a retreat, but a withdrawal for tactical advantage in the electoral battlefield

28 Jan 2024 12:17 PM

With this rejig, Mr Nadda’s team has two Muslims -- Mr Mansoor and Kerala leader Abdulla Kutty. (File Photo: PTI)

Nadda's Team Sees Inclusion of Prominent Leaders from Diverse Backgrounds

In the BJP, organisational secretaries in the central team and state units are deputed by the RSS to coordinate

30 Jul 2023 12:00 AM

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Sunil Gatade | As Assembly polls & 2024 LS loom, is Modi now missing his magic masala?

The “single pillar” has always been shown as the boon of the world’s largest party

29 May 2023 12:05 AM

File photo of BJP workers welcoming PM Narendra Modi as he, along with BJP president Amit Shah, arrives at the party headquarters to celebrate the party’s victory in the Lok Sabha elections in New Delhi (Photo: AP)

Aakar Patel | After decisive win in 2019, has govt run out of steam?

The listlessness shows in endless political campaigning conducted without much reference to performance, only to charisma

29 Nov 2022 12:05 AM

The Gujarat verdict will give indications as to which way the Opposition should go in the Lok Sabha polls if it is seriously thinking of taking on the NDA. (Representational Image)

AA Edit | Gujarat: BJP has edge, AAP means business

A win is critical for the BJP to keep its act together while a loss will make the 2024 general election a more open affair

05 Nov 2022 12:10 AM

The chief minister was addressing a gathering after launching a year-long celebration to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Vidyasagar from his birthplace at Birsingha. (Photo: PTI)

Vidyasagar bust vandalised in bid to erode Bengal's culture: Mamata takes dig at BJP

Those who desecrated the bust of Vidyasagar had intended to make people forget the state's culture, Mamata said.

25 Sep 2019 8:57 AM

'In fact, Priyankaji's points are now resonating with the public, which the BJP is unable to see or read,' Raj Babbar said. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi's point of view resonating with public: Raj Babbar

He also said that the Congress general secretary is looking towards the people at the grassroot level.

22 Sep 2019 12:29 PM

1 Congress, 2 AAP leaders may switch parties, claims BJP

After a failed attempt at stitching a pre-poll alliance for the Lok Sabha elections, Congress and AAP fielded candidates on all the seven seats here.

25 Aug 2019 2:55 AM

The poll expenditure of Gurdaspur lawmaker and actor Sunny Deol has been found exceeding the statutory limit of Rs 70 lakh, an election official said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Sunny Deol's election expenditure surpasses statutory limit of Rs 70 lakh

Notably, Deol is the only candidate so far whose expenditure was found way above the limit of Rs 70 lakh, they said.

07 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Keshav Chand Yadav belongs to the Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, who was appointed the Youth Congress chief in May last year. (Photo: Twitter/ @keshavyadaviyc)

Indian Youth Congress chief resigns, takes ‘responsibility’ for poll loss

He had been the national general secretary of Indian Youth Congress and was the in charge of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

07 Jul 2019 9:19 AM

The apex court had earlier declined an urgent hearing to his plea on June 17. (Photo: ANI)

SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning EVM use in elections

A Bench headed by Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman heard the PIL filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma challenging use of EVMs in polls.

05 Jul 2019 1:36 PM

Newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Om Birla plans to help new MPs, cut disruptions

The business advisory committee, which has members from different parties, took a call on the issue and he went by it, he added.

22 Jun 2019 7:53 AM

Sudeep Patel had allegedly threatened to kill the Congress leader in April this year. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA's son held for threatening Cong leader in MP

A case had been registered against him on April 28 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST Act.

20 Jun 2019 8:49 PM

I don't understand why Modi, Modi, Modi; he destroyed economy: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah alleged that the BJP won elections raising emotive issues, rather than delivering on development.

13 Jun 2019 6:51 PM

"As far as the IMF is concerned, we think that the reforms and the future direction should continue to focus on achieving faster and importantly, more inclusive growth with low inflation," IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said.

Looking forward to working with new govt of PM Modi: IMF

"The IMF looks forward to working with Prime Minister Modi's new government," IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said.

25 May 2019 2:50 PM

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said that Modi is set to become the most powerful democratically-elected leader in the world after the thumping win.

India Inc hails 'NaMo again', watches for bold reforms in NDA 2.0

NDA 2.0 must unleash bold initiatives to transform the economy, said industry captains.

23 May 2019 7:49 PM

The EC has done so but also stipulated that no staff engaged in the counting of votes, which is on May 23, shall accompany ministers while touring drought-hit regions.

Drought relief to be expedited

The model code of conduct has been in force in the state since March 10 for the general elections.

07 May 2019 6:46 AM

Shah Rukh Khan accepts PM Modi's request, urges fans to vote with a rap; watch here

In March, the Prime Minister had appealed to several Bollywood celebrities to increase awareness among voters.

23 Apr 2019 12:14 PM

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