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India Politics 01 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 01 Apr 2019

Sources close to Lalu family said he has been upset with his younger brother for fielding his estranged father – in law Chandrika Rai from Saran. (Photo:File)

Tej Pratap to contest as independent from Saran, launches 'Lalu-Rabri Morcha'

On Monday Tej Pratap Yadav created a flutter by announcing to contest as independent from Saran seat.

01 Apr 2019 8:43 PM

. The poll body said the new advisory was in continuation to its earlier one on use of pictures of defence personnel in campaigning. (Photo: ANI)

UP electoral office seeks report on Adityanath's 'Modi ji ki sena' remarks

The chief minister was campaigning for sitting MP and Union minister V K Singh.

01 Apr 2019 8:22 PM

Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav (Image: ANI)

SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav files nomination papers

Donning a red cap, the octogenarian was accompanied by his son and party president Akhilesh Yadav and cousin Ram Gopal Yadav.

01 Apr 2019 8:00 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo:File)

Money under 'NYAY' scheme to be deposited in a/cs of women: Rahul Gandhi

NYAY scheme is part of the party's Lok Sabha election manifesto.

01 Apr 2019 7:49 PM

Addressing a rally here, Modi said inflation had been contained and measures like reduction in interest rates of home loans and increase in the income tax exemption level had all benefitted the middle class. (Photo:ANI)

NDA govt took several measures to help middle class: Modi

Pradhan Mantri Aawaas Yojana has enabled the middle class to have access to cheaper homes," Modi said.

01 Apr 2019 7:10 PM

It also asked if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached the Media Certification Committee, established to certify the contents and cost of a telecast. (Photo: AP)

AAP writes to EC against 'NAMO TV' launch

The Arvind Kejriwal-led party asked the EC if the BJP had sought approval for the launch of the channel.

01 Apr 2019 6:59 PM

Patel had started preparations to contest from Jamnagar on a Congress ticket after joining the party on March 12 and the last date for filing of nominations is April 4. (Photo: File)

Hardik Patel moves SC for stay on conviction in 2015 riot case

Polling for 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held on April 23.

01 Apr 2019 5:51 PM

Modi accused the TDP supremo of indulging in corruption in the Polavaram project. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA govt did not increase taxes in 5 yrs, but development did not slow down: Modi

Modi alleged that the TDP wanted to delay the Polavaram irrigation project.

01 Apr 2019 4:23 PM

The NDA witnessed a defeat and a stunning comeback of Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre to rule India for 10 years. (Photo:File)

BJP will meet the fate of "India Shining" due to anti-poor policies: Siddaramaiah

India Shining referred to the overall feeling of economic optimism in the country during the 2004 general elections.

01 Apr 2019 4:12 PM

Hitting out at PM Modi, Rahul further said, “Narendra Modi helps only 15-20 people. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rahul Gandhi attacks KCR for supporting GST, demonetisation

The 17 parliamentary seats of Telangana will go to polls on April 11 in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

01 Apr 2019 4:03 PM

Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati are often referred to as bua-bhatija. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav fakes 'bua-bhatija' relationship: BJP leader

He claimed that BSP chief Mayawati and Yadav have become 'weak' by forging the SP-BSP-RLD alliance.

01 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Chouhan had won from Vidisha for five consecutive terms before he resigned in 2006 after becoming the state's chief minister. (Photo: PTI)

My wish is to work in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP is yet to announce its candidates for several seats, including Bhopal and Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh.

01 Apr 2019 3:42 PM

"The Congress will be punished for its lies in the Lok Sabha polls," Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul "habitual liar", people will punish Cong in LS polls: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan asserted that the MCC is not applicable on ongoing schemes and as such the government could have gone ahead with it if it wanted.

01 Apr 2019 3:37 PM

The BJP has set a target of winning at least 120 of the 147 assembly seats in Odisha. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Cong trying to defame Hindus by giving them terror tag: Amit Shah in Odisha

Shah also accused Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of failing to learn Odia in 19 years.

01 Apr 2019 3:11 PM

Owaisi said he believes that by bagging all the 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana by TRS and MIM, there is a chance that there will be non-BJP and non-Congress Government at the Centre a development that is beneficial to Telangana. (Photo: File)

K Chandrsekhar Rao better choice for PM's post, says Owaisi

Owaisi said, "He (KCR) understands the Indian constitution much better than Modi and Rahul Gandhi."

01 Apr 2019 3:02 PM

Describing the Indian Army as the an asset of the nation, Banerjee said it belongs to the countrymen. (Photo: File)

Mamata slams UP CM for calling Indian Army 'Modi ji ki sena'

Mamta Banerjee said that Yogi's comment is an insult to our beloved Indian Army.

01 Apr 2019 3:02 PM

'I have not been keeping well, but I will definitely go to vote this time also. I also request everyone to vote as it is the most important thing we can do for our country,' Ram Prasad said. (Photo: ANI)

2019 Lok Sabha polls: 107-year-old UP man set to vote for 17th time

The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls are set to begin on April 11 and will end on May 19. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.

01 Apr 2019 2:53 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will release the manifesto on Tuesday morning. (Photo: File)

Cong manifesto emphasis on NYAY scheme with 'Gareeb Parivar, Bahattar Hazaar' slogan

According to sources, it took about a year to prepare the manifesto with 20 subcommittees working on it.

01 Apr 2019 2:46 PM

China generates 50k jobs in a day, PM snatches away 27k in same time: Rahul

Rahul alleged that in last 45 years, the unemployment rate was highest under Modi's five-year regime.

01 Apr 2019 2:40 PM

He claimed that the NDA government under Modi's leadership removed the injustice meted out to Vidarbha region. (Photo: PTI)

Congress fooled people for 50 years, alleges Devendra Fadnavis

The Congress faced defeat in the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, zilla parishad and other local bodies polls, the chief minister pointed out.

01 Apr 2019 2:10 PM

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