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The Bhojpuri actor sought the chief minister's blessings and exuded confidence of winning the Gorakhpur constituency, presently held by the Samajwadi Party. (Image: File)

Ravi Kishan meets Yogi Adityanath, seeks blessings for election victory

Ravi said the general election is a battle between a 'selfless prime minister and a conglomeration of dynastic parties'.

17 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

The Himachal Pradesh BJP urged the EC to ban Rahul Gandhi from holding poll rallies for levelling baseless allegations against PM Modi. (Photo: File)

Ban Rahul Gandhi from holding rallies: Himachal BJP to EC

The demand comes a day after the EC served a notice to Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Satpal Satti for his remarks against Gandhi scion.

17 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

The direction, sources said, was issued to bring clarity on the applicability of 'silence period' on NaMo TV. (Photo: File)

NaMo TV will have to follow silence period as per election law: EC

EC has asked CEO of Delhi to ensure that its directions are followed in each of remaining 6 phases of ongoing LS polls.

17 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

Sushilkumar Shinde was the chief minister of Maharashtra from 2003 to 2004 and was the governor of Andhra Pradesh between November 2004 and January 2006. (Photo: File)

'This is going to be my last election,' says Sushilkumar Shinde

Shinde served as Home minister during the previous UPA government led by Manmohan Singh.

17 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao said the BJP has also demanded an apology from Gehlot. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP demands apology from Ashok Gehlot for his remarks against Prez

The party also urged the Election Commission to take cognisance of the matter and take action against Gehlot.

17 Apr 2019 3:47 PM

The ruling AIADMK on Wednesday approached the Election Commission with a complaint of a violation of model code of conduct against DMK president M K Stalin for addressing the media. (Photo: File)

AIADMK files complaint against DMK chief Stalin for violating model code

AIADMK also alleged that during a recent election meet, Stalin urged voters to accept money and sought action against him for his remarks.

17 Apr 2019 3:28 PM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talking about his family members and said that the Prime Minister has no wife or children, and hence, will not understand the significance of a family. (Photo: File)

Modi talking about me gives him 'free publicity': Sharad Pawar

The NCP chief also said that PM Modi has no wife or children hence, won't understand what is a family.

17 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

While no seat has been formally allocated to Pragya Singh Thakur, speculations are rife that she may contest against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh from Bhopal. (Image: ANI)

Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya joins BJP, says will ‘contest, win’ polls

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is among the seven accused facing trial in the Malegaon blast case.

17 Apr 2019 2:58 PM

'Deeply saddened that lumpen goons get preference in INC over those who have given their sweat and blood,' Priyanka said. (Photo: File)

Priyanka Chaturvedi makes her unhappiness with Congress public

Some local party leaders had allegedly misbehaved with Priyanka while she was attending a press conference in Mathura a few days back.

17 Apr 2019 2:56 PM

After Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an ex- gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storms for three Congress rule states (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Manipur). (Photo: File)

You are Prime Minister of country, not Gujarat: Kamal Nath attacks Modi

The relief for the residents of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Manipur came hours after CM Kamal Nath accused PM of being partial to Gujarat.

17 Apr 2019 2:51 PM

Singh also said the Ministry of Home Affairs is closely monitoring the situation in all affected areas. (Photo: File | PTI)

Centre closely monitoring situation in rain-hit areas; ready to help: Rajnath Singh

Overnight rains in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and some other places have left nearly 30 people dead, officials said.

17 Apr 2019 2:00 PM

Kamal Nath had in a tweet taken a swipe at Modi, saying he was the country's prime minister not of Gujarat and that rains and lightning had left 10 people dead in Madhya Pradesh. (Image: File)

Kamal Nath doing politics over natural tragedy: BJP

Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives during the unseasonal rains and storm in Gujarat.

17 Apr 2019 1:53 PM

'India is the land of Shivaji Maharaj and its security is responsibility of us all,' Shah said.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As long as BJP exists, Kashmir would be integral part of India: Amit Shah

The Congress wants to separate Kashmir from India, Shah said.

17 Apr 2019 1:43 PM

Election officials had Tuesday held searches at the residence of DMK leader Kanimozhi in Tuticorin in south Tamil Nadu from where she is contesting. (Photo: PTI)

P Chidambaram slams income tax for 'partial' action in TN

The store was believed to be run by a supporter of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK).

17 Apr 2019 1:19 PM

The Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar also alleged that the ticket distribution was handled by Lalu, despite him behind the bars. (Photo: PTI)

Lalu said would topple Nitish govt, if Jaitley held back CBI: Sushil Modi

'Lalu Yadav sent his messenger Prem Gupta to Arun Jaitley to seek his help,' Modi said.

17 Apr 2019 12:53 PM

BJP on Saturday wrote to state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) seeking to know which Lok Sabha candidate would incur the cost of Thackeray's ongoing political rallies. (Photo: File)

Government should conduct raids at Thackeray's residence if it has guts: NCP

BJP wrote to state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) seeking to know which LS candidate would incur the cost of Thackeray's ongoing rallies

17 Apr 2019 12:44 PM

The Congress chief said he wanted to represent Wayanad as the 'beautiful place' symbolises different ideas, cultures and that the rest of the country can learn from Kerala and Wayanad. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Not here to make false promises, committed to resolving issues: Rahul in Kerala

Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to the state, had addressed a series of rallies in central Kerala Tuesday.

17 Apr 2019 12:34 PM

'I am used to such bashing. Now, they are blaming the entire community while defaming me. If you dare to defame a community, I will not tolerate it,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

A big country needs a strong leader like me to rule it: Modi

'Cong and its allies have crossed the limits and abused the entire backward society,' Modi said.

17 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

TMC MLA Chakdaha Ratna Ghosh Kar appealed party cadres to 'chase central forces away.' (Photo: ANI)

Pick up your brooms, chase 'central forces' away: TMC MLA to Mahila Morcha

In a viral video on social media, Kar, while talking to TMC workers,was heard urging the cadre to chase and attack jawans on election duty.

17 Apr 2019 11:33 AM

Rahul Gandhi praised Tharoor's spirit in joining campaign despite head injuries

Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking to be re-elected from Thiruvananthapuram, was seen with a scarf covering his head.

17 Apr 2019 10:49 AM

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