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Kerala assembly polls: CPI(M) assails PM Modi for his Somalia remarks

Said situation in the state did not become like the African country because BJP never came to power here

Kerala assembly polls: CPI(M) assails PM Modi for his Somalia remarks
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 2:45 PM IST

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Karunanidhi confident DMDK, BJP won't impact DMK's prospects

He further claimed that the two parties and their alliances may eat into the vote share of ruling AIADMK instead

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Karunanidhi confident DMDK, BJP won't impact DMK's prospects
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 2:36 PM IST

Kerala seeks apology from PM Modi, not silence: Oommen Chandy on Somalia comparison

Said that the pride of Malayalees all over the world was deeply affected

Kerala seeks apology from PM Modi, not silence: Oommen Chandy on Somalia comparison
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 2:07 PM IST

Nearly 18% of candidates in Kerala are crorepatis: Report

Of the top 3 crorepartis, 2 are from AIADMK, while one belongs to NCP

Nearly 18% of candidates in Kerala are crorepatis: Report
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 1:52 PM IST

Punjab-origin ex-IAS officer throws hat in Tamil Nadu poll ring as BJP candidate

Ujagar Singh, a former IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre of 1977 batch, will test his electoral fortunes in the Dravidian heartland

Punjab-origin ex-IAS officer throws hat in Tamil Nadu poll ring as BJP candidate
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 1:48 PM IST

Data shows why Modi got facts wrong in his Kerala-Somalia comparison

Infant mortality in the state is lowest in the country, almost 1/3rd of the national average; comparing that with Somalia, at 85 deaths, shows disconnect

Data shows why Modi got facts wrong in his Kerala-Somalia comparison
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 9:24 AM IST

PM slams Dravidian parties, asks TN voters to elect BJP

Says people of Tamil Nadu are not getting basics like pure drinking water, 24-hour power and other needs

PM slams Dravidian parties, asks TN voters to elect BJP
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 7:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu tops in cash seizures ahead of assembly elections

At least Rs 98 crore has been recovered across the state since the model code of conduct came into effect

Tamil Nadu tops in cash seizures ahead of assembly elections
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 5:48 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Ramesh Chennithala, a key prospect for the CM post

While there are various reports of Chennithala and Chandy not being able to see eye to eye on various issues, Chennithala has always managed to get prime cabinet positions that signifies his importanc

Kerala assembly elections: Ramesh Chennithala, a key prospect for the CM post
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 5:06 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: O Rajagopal on mission lotus bloom for BJP

Having fought several assembly and parliamentary elections from various constituencies in Kerala, Rajagopal is yet to win a seat

Kerala assembly elections: O Rajagopal on mission lotus bloom for BJP
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 4:39 PM IST

BJP won't open account in Kerala: Oommen Chandy

The CM said that the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front UDF will win the May 16 assembly elections

BJP won't open account in Kerala: Oommen Chandy
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 4:33 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Will Pinarayi Vijayan finally get lucky in his quest to be the CM?

Freed of party responsibilities which he led for 20 years and cleared of corruption charges, this is Vijayan's best chance to become the CM

Kerala assembly elections: Will Pinarayi Vijayan finally get lucky in his quest to be the CM?
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 4:22 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: LDF's star campaigner VS Achuthanandan battles age and internal conflict

While Pinarayi Vijayan is the establishment favourite for CM post if LDF wins, VS Achuthanandan's claims cannot be overlooked if he decides to push for the top post

Kerala assembly elections: LDF's star campaigner VS Achuthanandan battles age and internal conflict
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 3:37 PM IST

Three CM candidates in Tamil Nadu among top 10 crorepatis: report

Out of 997 candidates analysed, 56% are crorepatis, 28% have criminal cases against them, says the report by Tamil Nadu Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms

Three CM candidates in Tamil Nadu among top 10 crorepatis: report
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 2:45 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Oommen Chandy hopes to create history by retaining power

The final years of Chandy's term has been mired in controversies like the Solar energy scam and allegations of bribery against his ministry colleagues on the issue of partial prohibition

Kerala assembly elections: Oommen Chandy hopes to create history by retaining power
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 1:44 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Badruddin Ajmal sees greater role for AIUDF at national level

Ajmal plans on campaigning in the Uttar Pradesh polls next year as part of the 'grand alliance'

Assam assembly polls: Badruddin Ajmal sees greater role for AIUDF at national level
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 10:54 AM IST
Tamil Nadu assembly: Poll runners
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 2:10 AM IST

I will be CM if DMK wins assembly polls: Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi also said that 'M K Stalin has to wait till nature does something to him'

I will be CM if DMK wins assembly polls: Karunanidhi
Updated On : 10 May 2016 | 6:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK poll manifesto 'copied' one, says Karunanidhi

He further said that the freebies offered by the party was an attempt at "fooling" people

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK poll manifesto 'copied' one, says Karunanidhi
Updated On : 10 May 2016 | 3:22 PM IST

Why is a 100 year old woman a poll mascot in a Kerala district?

Thressiamma Chacko has never voted in her life but this election will change that

Why is a 100 year old woman a poll mascot in a Kerala district?
Updated On : 10 May 2016 | 9:08 AM IST