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People of Assam will always have to fight for their identity: Himanta Sarma

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there will always be a challenge of identity in Assam and the people of the state will always have to fight for it

People of Assam will always have to fight for their identity: Himanta Sarma
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 2:03 PM IST

Won't conduct NRC exercise in Bengal, CAA to be implemented: Vijayvargiya

Countering opposition claims that the BJP, if voted to power in Bengal, will update the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Kailash Vijayvargiya reaffirmed that no such plan is on the radar

Won't conduct NRC exercise in Bengal, CAA to be implemented: Vijayvargiya
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 1:42 PM IST

Conversion of Hagia Sophia, 'Love Jihad' to be a factor in central Kerala

Issues like conversion of the ancient Hagia Sophia church in Turkey to a mosque, incidents of 'Love Jihad', will be reflected in the April 6 Assembly polls

Conversion of Hagia Sophia, 'Love Jihad' to be a factor in central Kerala
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 12:01 PM IST

EC should conduct ongoing Assembly polls in fair, impartial manner: BSP

EC reduced the 48-hour-long campaign ban imposed on the Assam minister to 24 hours after he assured the poll panel to abide by the provisions of the model code of conduct

EC should conduct ongoing Assembly polls in fair, impartial manner: BSP
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 11:36 AM IST

Tamil Nadu elections: No chance of DMK coming to power, says AIADMK

Stating that there is no chance of DMK coming to power in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Assembly polls, the AIADMK said that this time too the people of the state will vote for the AIADMK.

Tamil Nadu elections: No chance of DMK coming to power, says AIADMK
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 9:52 AM IST

Assam polls: EC halves campaigning ban on Sarma after he tenders apology

Canvassing for the third and final phase of Assam assembly elections comes to an end on the evening of April 4.

Assam polls: EC halves campaigning ban on Sarma after he tenders apology
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 7:03 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: People don't favour AIADMK-BJP alliance, says Congress leader

People of Tamil Nadu do not accept the AIADMK-BJP alliance, and the DMK-led front would emerge victorious in April 6 Assembly elections, said Dinesh Gundu Rao

Tamil Nadu: People don't favour AIADMK-BJP alliance, says Congress leader
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 8:29 PM IST

Assam assembly elections: Congress holds protest over EVM controversy

The Congress on Saturday held a protest against the incident and alleged that the ruling party in the state is indulging in electoral manipulation

Assam assembly elections: Congress holds protest over EVM controversy
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 8:29 PM IST

Modi's speeches in Pondy didn't mention statehood: DMK's Stalin

Stalin said Modi has visited Puducherry twice to address election meetings of the NDA here but not once has he made any reference to the expectations of the people of the Union Territory.

Modi's speeches in Pondy didn't mention statehood: DMK's Stalin
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 7:45 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: BJP, AIADMK workers held for distributing cash to voters

A total of 14 workers of two political parties were arrested for allegedly distributing cash to voters in two areas here on Saturday

Tamil Nadu: BJP, AIADMK workers held for distributing cash to voters
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:58 PM IST

EC seems to have torn the page of impartiality: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed the Election Commission for reducing the ban on BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to 24 hours

EC seems to have torn the page of impartiality: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:57 PM IST

Mamata calling BJP leaders outsiders insult to Netaji, says PM Modi

Modi slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for branding BJP leaders as "outsiders"

Mamata calling BJP leaders outsiders insult to Netaji, says PM Modi
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:35 PM IST

Passing PM-Kisan scheme BJP's first priority in Bengal: PM Modi

Modi said on Saturday that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be passed in the first cabinet meeting

Passing PM-Kisan scheme BJP's first priority in Bengal: PM Modi
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:33 PM IST

Assam: 'Dark day,' says Congress after EC reduces Himanta's campaign ban

The Congress slammed the poll panel describing it as a dark day in parliamentary democracy

Assam: 'Dark day,' says Congress after EC reduces Himanta's campaign ban
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:15 PM IST

3 assembly constituencies bordering TN to be sealed on polling day

The Election Commission on Saturday informed the Kerala High Court that three Assembly constituencies bordering Tamil Nadu will be sealed on April 6.

3 assembly constituencies bordering TN to be sealed on polling day
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:56 PM IST

59,292 Kerala police officials to oversee April 6 assembly elections

State Police chief Loknath Behra on Saturday made the announcement

59,292 Kerala police officials to oversee April 6 assembly elections
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:56 PM IST

Action against Home Guards who refused poll duties in Assam polls

The authorities in Assam are likely to take action against over 500 Home Guards who refused to perform election duties

Action against Home Guards who refused poll duties in Assam polls
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:21 PM IST

Mamata's 'obstructionist mindset' deprived Bengal of jobs, industries: Modi

Modi Saturday alleged the "obstructionist mindset" of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her TMC deprived West Bengal of industries and jobs

Mamata's 'obstructionist mindset' deprived Bengal of jobs, industries: Modi
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:18 PM IST

Spotlight on Edappadi where CM has kept AIADMK flag flying high

The simplicity and ability to connect with people make Chief Minister K Palaniswami, seeking another term from his Edapadi constituency, a down to earth person.

Spotlight on Edappadi where CM has kept AIADMK flag flying high
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:18 PM IST

Nandigram witnessed highest polling percentage in recent years: EC

Over one-fourth of the booths registered a polling percentage above 90

Nandigram witnessed highest polling percentage in recent years: EC
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 3:55 PM IST