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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M K Stalin on Friday announced the constituencies that the party will contest with its allies, including Congress naming the coalition as Secular Progressive Alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

DMK announces seat allocation with allies for Lok Sabha polls

DMK chief M K Stalin named the coalition as Secular Progressive Alliance.

15 March 2019 1:28 PM IST

The ECI has nearly 38 lakh EVMs in its possession while the total number of EVMs supplied to it from 2000 to 2014 is less than 36 lakh.

SC to hear 21 Oppn parties on voting machines, VVPATs tomorrow

With the nearing of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the petitioners want more safety norms and strict standards for EVMs.

14 March 2019 7:38 PM IST

The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce on Sunday schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over seven to eight phases in April-May. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Senior EC officials to visit West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and Manipur...

The decision to send Deputy Election Commissioner comes a day after BJP urged the poll watchdog to declare WB a 'super...

14 March 2019 6:34 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi also questioned whether the prime minister could stand in a large audience and answer peoples questions. (Photo: ANI)

BJP trying to create 'hyper nationalistic environment' ahead of LS...

The comments by Rahul came against the backdrop of indications that BJP may use the IAF strikes in Balakot for its...

14 March 2019 5:50 PM IST

Arjun Singh represents North 24 Parganas Bhatpara constituency. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

TMC sitting MLA Arjun Singh joins BJP, says disappointed on not...

Arjun Singh is four-term lawmaker from Bhatpara, with a hold in several other Assembly segments in the Barrackpore...

14 March 2019 3:09 PM IST

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil is the son of Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, a former Union minister. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Sujay did not consult me before joining BJP: Cong leader Vikhe Patil

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said that since Pawar despised his family so much, he would not campaign for the NCP candidate...

14 March 2019 3:02 PM IST

The Congress party on Wednesday released the second list of 21 candidates including Priya Dutta from Mumbai North-Central Lok Sabha seat, and UP party unit chief Raj Babbar from Moradabad. (Photo: ANI)

Cong releases 2nd candidates list; Priya Dutt to contest from Mumbai...

Out of 21 candidates, 5 are from Maharashtra, where 48 Lok Sabha seats are at stake, while 16 from UP, where 80 seats...

14 March 2019 12:29 PM IST

BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa suggested that the present Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government should work towards the development of the state instead. (Photo: File)

BJP's 1st list of candidates for LS polls from Karnataka to be...

Karnataka BJP President B S Yeddyurappa, the alliance would benefit the BJP in the polls, as they "lack" understanding...

13 March 2019 7:41 PM IST

Wetlands are ecologically important as they stabilise the coastline and control erosion.

Following floods, Uran locals to boycott Lok Sabha polls

The team also witnessed destruction of mangrove stretches due to blockage of tidal water.

13 March 2019 4:13 AM IST

Prakash Ambedkar

No further talks will be held with Congress, says Prakash Ambedkar

Mr Ambedkar is likely to contest the Solapur seat against Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde.

13 March 2019 3:46 AM IST

I am very confident that in all likelihood we will get the opportunity to give Bharat Ratna to the Swamiji in the next 6-7 months, Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

'Systematic' campaign being run against my son's candidacy: K'taka CM

Facing flak for promoting his son, Kumaraswamy said those posting on social media are not voters.

12 March 2019 6:13 PM IST

Run for Vote campaign organised in Assam. (Photo: ANI)

Run for Vote' campaign held to create awareness among debut voters in...

This comes after the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for the 17th Lok Sabha election.

12 March 2019 1:21 PM IST