Politics
DMK's Dayanidhi Maran Likely to Win Chennai Central, Says News18-IPSOS Survey
In 2014 General Election, SR Vijayakumar of the AIADMK had defeated Dayanidhi Maran of DMK with a margin of 45,841 votes.
Tejashwi Yadav Fails to Cast Vote; RJD Blames it on 'Wrong Photo', BJP Adds Family Taunt to New Row
JD(U) MLC and spokesman Neeraj Kumar wondered why Tejashwi Yadav kept touring Bihar urging the people to vote in the name of his jailed father Lalu Prasad but himself failed to do the same.
'Why is Naidu Exhausting Himself?' Shiv Sena Mocks Andhra CM’s Efforts to Unite Opposition
Shiv Sena said Chandrababu Naidu was unnecessarily exhausting himself by running from pillar to post as there was no guarantee of this 'possible coalition' staying intact by the time results are out on May 23.
Last Phase of LS Election Sees Violence in Bengal, Punjab & UP; Over 56% Polling Registered Till 5pm
The last phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will decide the fate of 918 candidates, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also saw EVM glitches and poll boycott at some booths.
Will Varanasi be a Repeat of Rae Bareli in 1977, Wonders Mayawati
Mayawati suggested the possibility on her Twitter handle, accusing the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for ignoring the development of the state's eastern region.
4 Union Ministers Among 157 Candidates in Fray in Final Phase of Lok Sabha Polls in Bihar
About 1.52 crore voters will exercise their franchise in the eight Lok Sabha constituencies - Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Karakat, Sasaram, Nalanda and Jehanabad - at 15,811 booths.
With a Light 'Reminder' About Poll Code, EC Gives Nod to PM Over Visit to Himalayan Shrines
The prime minister's office had apparently sought the views of the Election Commission on the two-day official visit of Modi to Uttarakhand.
EC Should Cancel Pragya Thakur's Candidature From Bhopal: Sheila Dikshit
Dikshit alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah had 'handpicked' Thakur as a party Lok Sabha candidate and said they should also be held 'morally accountable' for her 'highly condemnable statement'.
'180-Degree PM' Who Distanced Himself from Pragya Thakur's Remarks Must Apologise, Says Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav's “180 degrees PM” remark comes along the lines of the Modi’s earlier endorsement of Pragya Thakur’s candidature when the Opposition questioned the rationale of the BJP behind giving her a ticket.
'Can Only Pray for My Country': Kapil Sibal Questions Modi's Silence on Pragya Thakur's Godse Remark
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also condemned Thakur's remarks and said Godse was inspired by RSS ideology.
Union Minister Hegde Calls Rahul Gandhi a 'Moron' For 'Modilie' Tweet
Rahul Gandhi had tweeted Wednesday that there was a new word in the English dictionary (modilie) and even attached a snapshot of a photoshopped page.
Will Reopen RSS Pracharak's Murder Case If Necessary, Says MP Minister
Joshi was shot dead on December 29, 2007 in Dewas Industrial Area police station limits. Pragya SIngh Thakur was acquitted in the case by a court on February 1, 2017 due to lack of concrete evidence against them.
BJP and Congress Sweat it Out for Manohar Parrikar's Panaji Seat
BJP has refused ticket to Utpal, Goa's late chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's son, and instead decided to field former MLA Siddharth Kunkolienkar.
Boycott Cong, BJP Tells Journos after Aiyar Abuses Reporters in Himachal Pradesh
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday pushed aside microphone, made fists and used an expletive at reporters who questioned him about his 'neech' jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Manmohan Singh May Have to Sit Out of Rajya Sabha For Sometime as His Term Ends in June
The Congress does not have the required numbers in Assam to get Manmohan Singh re-elected to the Rajya Sabha as the BJP is in power in the state.
Will Pataliputra Voters Reward NDA One More Time or Help RJD Avenge Loss of Face?
The importance of the seat can be gauged from the fact that Misa Bharti’s family members have tirelessly campaigned for her despite internal bickering. On the other hand, several top BJP leaders, including PM Modi, have taken part in public meetings here.