Lok Sabha Polls

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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

Addressing a rally at Nandurbar, Mr Modi revealed that his government had been planning something big for farmers in the country after getting elected.

BJP government will waive all farm loans: Modi

Mr Modi slammed the Congress and the NCP alleging that their leaders deprived of sugarcane farmers from the benefits of ethanol production.

23 Apr 2019 2:29 AM

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan cast votes in Chennai. (Photo: ANI)

2019 Lok Sabha Elections: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, AR Rahman cast votes in Chennai

The second phase of polling is being held in Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP and other places.

18 Apr 2019 3:08 PM

Kairana is one of the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh where polling is being held in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. (Image: ANI twitter)

Kairana: BSF fires in air as people try to vote without ID cards

The incident took place at a polling booth in Rasoolpur Gujran village under Kandhla police station around 12 pm.

11 Apr 2019 4:19 PM

Tollywood superstars like Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi and others cast their votes. (Photo: ANI)

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Allu Arjun and others cast their votes

The first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 commenced on Thursday morning amidst heightened security.

11 Apr 2019 12:54 PM

Congress to lure youth with ‘War Room’

The war room has a well-equipped in-house production unit and a social media team.

10 Apr 2019 3:41 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

‘Poll of polls’ gives NDA 273, UPA 140

The 2019 elections are to be held in seven phases between April 11 and May 19, with results on May 23.

10 Apr 2019 1:45 AM

First phase of Lok Sabha polls to have 116 contestants

This includes Rs 30 crores in cash, liquor worth Rs 17 crores, drugs worth Rs 4.61 crores, gold, silver and other valuables worth Rs 44 crores.

09 Apr 2019 4:10 AM

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