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Amita Sinh keen on Amethi battle

SP pick named, but she wants to fight BJP candidate, her hubby's first wife.

24 Jan 2017 6:26 AM IST

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. (Photo: PTI)

BJP jibe at tieup: Rahul Gandhi needs SP to save his career

The seven-phase polls in the state will take place on February 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, March 4 and 8.

24 Jan 2017 12:50 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and newly appointed party president Akhilesh Yadav unveils party manifesto ahead of Assembly election, in Lucknow.

SP-Cong tie-up: Too early to say anything

The real meaning of a pre-poll alliance is a coming together of minds on ideological issues as well.

24 Jan 2017 4:56 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

MLAs authorise Akhilesh to name SP Legislature Party leader

SP, which had 224 MLAs in the outgoing House, won only 47 seats this time in the 403-member House.

16 March 2017 3:41 PM IST

Income Tax officials conducted a raid at Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Rammohan Raos residence in Chennais Anna Nagar on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept launches toll-free number to check graft in UP polls

The department will also keep an eye on airports, railways, customs and transport departments to curb flow of black...

10 Jan 2017 3:48 PM IST

Police sources said that according to rough estimates, more than 30 lakh people posses unlicensed and country-made firearms.

In UP, people have 4 times more guns than cops

The issue gains significance in view of the upcoming Assembly elections and the possibility of poll-related violence.

10 Jan 2017 3:29 AM IST

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav announces the expulsion of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav from the party for six years. (Photo: PTI)

Yadav vs Yadav: The maverick known for his wrestling dav-pech'

With no signs of bickering in SP abating, Amita Verma takes a look at the protagonists of the family drama.

9 Jan 2017 6:39 AM IST

BSP supremo Mayawati at a press conference at the party office in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

UP poll: 36 Muslims on BSP's 1st list of 100 candidates

Sitting MLAs who have been re-nominated include Dharampal from Etmadpur in Agra, Surajpal Singh from Fatehpur Sikri.

6 Jan 2017 3:48 AM IST

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

No alliance for UP polls, SP to contest solo: Mulayam

Akhilesh Yadav can contest election from whichever seat he selects, the SP supremo said.

28 Dec 2016 3:33 PM IST

Elections to local bodies like municipal corporations, panchayats are all an inalienable part of the democratic process, playing itself out at the grassroots.

Assembly elections: In UP, parties bank on student leaders

Lucknow University contributes the highest number of candidates.

16 Feb 2017 6:50 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati. (Photo: File)

Gangrape case, a political conspiracy by BJP: Prajapati

The woman from Chitrakoot, alleged she was raped by Prajapati and others for two years on the pretext of a position...

18 Feb 2017 9:44 AM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath to focus on development

The newly-appointed CM of UP, Yogi Adityanath is taking charge amidst cynicism and opposition, he will work for the...

2 April 2017 6:09 AM IST