Politics
Low Voter Turnout in Telangana, Clashes in Andhra Mark Phase 1 of Polls in 2 Southern States
Andhra Pradesh CEO GK Dwivedi expressed his concern over the poor display of conduct during polls. He said that concerned authorities would be asked to take action as per guidelines.
In Rajasthan, Congress Loses Ground as Beniwal And Bainsla Tilt Caste Balance in BJP's Favour
With Hanuman Beniwal and Kirori Singh Bainsla joining hands with the BJP, a sizable section of their influential Jat and Gujjar communities is likely to move to the saffron party in the state.
Was Mobile Phone, Not a Sniper, Says Govt After Congress Alleges Laser Pointed at Rahul Gandhi
In the letter signed by senior party leaders Ahmed Patel, Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh, the Congress said during Gandhi’s media interaction, a laser was pointed at his head, which could have come from a sniper rifle.
As Nitin Gadkari, Nana Patole Battle it Out in Nagpur, Data Shows Orange City Has History of Siding With Congress
A name to reckon with in his own right, Patole is considered an outsider in Nagpur but many poll pundits say it won’t be a cakewalk for Gadkari this time around.
Election 2019 LIVE: BJP Complains Against Patnaik After His Speech Was 'Telecast' During Voting
Election 2019 LIVE: A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party today filed a complaint with Odisha Electoral Officer, alleging that CM Naveen Patnaik's speech was telecast live while the state went to polls in the first phase.
14% Voter Turnout Recorded in Chhattisgarh till 9:30 as Polling for First Phase Underway
Polling in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency's four Assembly segments - Dantewada, Konta, Bijapur and Narayanpur - is being held from 7 am and 3 pm.
Akhilesh Pulls Up EC for Violating Its Own Directive and Using Photo of Jawans as Promo Material
The EC directive to political parties and candidates had asked them to not use photographs of any defence personnel in their advertisements for the Lok Sabha polls.
Congress Trying to Promote Terrorism in India: Yogi Adityanath's Latest Salvo
Adityanath also alleged that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had said that Muslims have the first right on resources of the country.
'Unemployed' Kanhaiya Kumar Earned Rs 8.5 Lakh in Last Two Years, Claims Poll Affidavit
In section of immovable assets, Kanhaiya Kumar says that he has a house in Begusarai which is worth Rs two lakh.
Mehbooba Asks People to Defy Highway Ban, Warns Centre of 'Palestine-like Situation"
Defending the move, the Union Home Ministry said Wednesday that the step has been taken to ensure safe movement of forces and that reasonable restriction have been imposed for 12 hours only on two days in a week.
Priyanka, Robert Vadra and Two Kids in Tow, Rahul Gandhi Sends Message With Amethi Nomination
They raised slogans and often broke into impromptu dance at the beat drums. The streets were lined with Congress flags and hoardings and posters with pictures of Rahul and Priyanka.
Kirori Singh Bainsla, Who Led Gurjar Quota Agitation in Rajasthan, Joins BJP
Bainsla was inducted into the party in presence of Union Minister and Rajasthan election in-charge Prakash Javadekar and Rajya Sabha member Anil Baluni at the party headquarters.
As Congress Dons Saffron to Take on BJP in 'Hindutva Lab' Mangalore, Development Takes a Back Seat
After Independence, Mangalore was a strong base for the Congress party but it all changed in the early 1990s and Mangalore was soon divided on communal lines.
Rahul Gandhi to File Nomination from Amethi Today, Sonia and Priyanka to be Present
The Congress chief will also undertake a roadshow in Amethi from Munshiganj-Darpipur to Gauriganj before filing the nomination.
In Andhra Pradesh, Elections Are All About These Three Cs: Cash, Caste, and Casting a Vote
In less than a month, cash worth more than Rs 110 crore has been seized by the agencies making it the second-highest seizure in the country.
Polling to be Held as Per Schedule Despite Naxal Attack: Chhattisgarh CEO
The Chattisgarh CEO had taken an immediate video conference of collectors and police officials following the incident. Although he ensures polling will happen as per schedule, the CEO asks to maintain precaution.