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Tamil Nadu has the potential to drive India's growth: Suresh Prabhu

Will discuss with the new government about SPVs for Railway projects, the Railway Minister said

Tamil Nadu has the potential to drive India's growth: Suresh Prabhu
Updated On : 08 May 2016 | 2:06 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Will Majuli see the rise of a new star for BJP or more of the same?

The constituency will see BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal go up against sitting MLA Rajib Lochan Pegu of Congress

Assam assembly polls: Will Majuli see the rise of a new star for BJP or more of the same?
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 9:10 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi alleges industries left Tamil Nadu due to corruption

Promises corruption-free government if DMK-Congress alliance comes to power

Rahul Gandhi alleges industries left Tamil Nadu due to corruption
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 7:42 PM IST

Chandy should get another term: Nitish Kumar

Kerala will vote on May 16 to elect its 14th legislative assembly

Chandy should get another term: Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 7:16 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Will Prafulla Kumar Mahanta manage to ditch his 'fading star' moniker?

Mahanta will face off against AIUDF's Shariful Islam Siddique and Congress' Suresh Bora in Barhampur

Assam assembly polls: Will Prafulla Kumar Mahanta manage to ditch his 'fading star' moniker?
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 4:48 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Age no factor for 92-year old V S Achuthanandan as he battles for Malampuzha

Having spent over 70 years in Kerala politics, VS is way ahead of his political opponents, both in experience and campaigning style

Kerala assembly elections: Age no factor for 92-year old V S Achuthanandan as he battles for Malampuzha
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 4:36 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Badruddin Ajmal - Will he stand strong against the political bigwigs?

While AIUDF has an increasing hold on Muslims within the state, Ajmal takes pride in the 'all-embracing approach' of the party

Assam assembly polls: Badruddin Ajmal - Will he stand strong against the political bigwigs?
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 4:17 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Will Sarbananda Sonowal break Gogoi's 15-year rule?

53-year-old Sonowal is BJP's CM candidate and one of the most popular candidates in Assam

Assam assembly polls: Will Sarbananda Sonowal break Gogoi's 15-year rule?
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 3:50 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Victory margin at Dharmadam to boost Pinarayi Vijayan's CM chances

While victory from Dharmadam is a foregone conclusion for the CPI(M) strongman, a big victory margin will boost his chances to become the CM incase LDF wins the state

Kerala assembly elections: Victory margin at Dharmadam to boost Pinarayi Vijayan's CM chances
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 3:10 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: 15 years of Gogoi - Anti-incumbency or home-ground advantage

Titabor, which has been Gogoi's seat for 15 years, has a record for returning Congress candidates since independence, barring once

Assam assembly polls: 15 years of Gogoi - Anti-incumbency or home-ground advantage
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 2:55 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: More or less a done deal; Himanta likely to bag Jalukbari again

The former blue-eyed boy of chief minister Tarun Gogoi stands in fray with Congress candidate Niren Deka

Assam assembly polls: More or less a done deal; Himanta likely to bag Jalukbari again
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 2:54 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Two-time former CM Prafulla Kumar Mahanta squares off against former aide

Mahanta has enjoyed the privilege of being Barhampur MLA for five consecutive times. Will the trend continue?

Assam assembly polls: Two-time former CM Prafulla Kumar Mahanta squares off against former aide
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 2:44 PM IST

Assam assembly polls: Assam's youngest major party takes on Congress in Salmara South

AIUDF chief Badaruddin Ajmal is pitted against Siraj Hussain of BJP and Wazed Ali Choudhury of Congress

Assam assembly polls: Assam's youngest major party takes on Congress in Salmara South
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 2:33 PM IST

Kerala assembly elections: Puthuppally- Chief Minister Oommen Chandy faces challenge from a first timer

Despite charges of corruption and sleaze, Chandy hopes his past clean reputation will help him to overcome this important political challenge

Kerala assembly elections: Puthuppally- Chief Minister Oommen Chandy faces challenge from a first timer
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 1:11 PM IST

PM Modi targets Congress-led UDF govt in Kerala on Dalit murder, solar scam

The PM said that there seemed to be "no government" in the state

PM Modi targets Congress-led UDF govt in Kerala on Dalit murder, solar scam
Updated On : 07 May 2016 | 10:26 AM IST

Those guilty in the AgustaWestland scam will not be spared: Narendra Modi

Modi also attacked Congress which has launched a counter-attack on BJP for dragging the name of Sonia Gandhi

Those guilty in the AgustaWestland scam will not be spared: Narendra Modi
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 9:05 PM IST

Narendra Modi to launch BJP's high-voltage campaign from Palakkad

Modi will be addressing four other rallies during his campaign tour of Kerala on May 8 and May 11

Narendra Modi to launch BJP's high-voltage campaign from Palakkad
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 5:54 PM IST

Madan Mitra: Behind bars but not barred from contesting polls

The jailed candidate is up against CPI(M)'s Manas Mukherjee

Madan Mitra: Behind bars but not barred from contesting polls
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 4:31 PM IST

Tamil nadu polls: Kolathur - looking to ride high on 'development' pitch

DMK's CM candidate and sitting MLA, MK Stalin, will look to add momentum to his party's performance

Tamil nadu polls: Kolathur - looking to ride high on 'development' pitch
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 4:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Will this be the rise of MK Stalin's career?

The DMK's chief ministerial candidate will hope that a victory here helps him with a push on the national arena

Tamil Nadu polls: Will this be the rise of MK Stalin's career?
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 4:27 PM IST