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Tamil Nadu polls: Ulundurpet - A "Captain's Knock" ahead?

Actor and politician Vijayakanth will look to take on the incumbent AIADMK leader from the region and be a kingmaker

Tamil Nadu polls: Ulundurpet - A "Captain's Knock" ahead?
Updated On : 05 May 2016 | 12:09 PM IST

West Bengal assembly polls: PM Modi urges voters to cast votes in large numbers

The polling for the final phase of the assembly elections is underway in West Bengal

West Bengal assembly polls: PM Modi urges voters to cast votes in large numbers
Updated On : 05 May 2016 | 10:04 AM IST

West Bengal assembly elections: Voting for final phase begins today

It is a historic day for the dwellers of the erstwhile enclaves in Cooch Behar who are voting for the first time today

West Bengal assembly elections: Voting for final phase begins today
Updated On : 05 May 2016 | 10:02 AM IST

Tamil Nadu elections: Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar - A David vs Goliath moment?

DMK's Shimla Muthuchozhan is set to take on sitting member and current chief minister J Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu elections: Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar - A David vs Goliath moment?
Updated On : 05 May 2016 | 8:16 AM IST

DMK and AIADMK corrupt, vote for BJP: Amit Shah

He accused the state govt of taking credit for welfare schemes for which the Centre has provided funds

DMK and AIADMK corrupt, vote for BJP: Amit Shah
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 8:49 PM IST

Both AIADMK and DMK are corrupt, says Amit Shah

No development is visible, only corruption is seen in Tamil Nadu, says BJP President

Both AIADMK and DMK are corrupt, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 8:46 PM IST

Govt performance bad in priority issues in Tamil Nadu: ADR survey

Traffic congestion, water, air and noise pollution were identified as the top priority issues

Govt performance bad in priority issues in Tamil Nadu: ADR survey
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 7:17 PM IST

West Bengal gears up for 6th phase of polls tomorrow

In all, 170 candidates, including 18 women, are in the fray for the last phase

West Bengal gears up for 6th phase of polls tomorrow
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 3:17 PM IST

West Bengal assembly polls: 50,000 security personnel to guard last phase

EC has already set up such 'Naka' points to monitor movement of any anti-social elements on WB side of inter-state borders

West Bengal assembly polls: 50,000 security personnel to guard last phase
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 2:52 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls: Political parties go all out to woo enclave voters

All political parties are scrambling to take credit for resolving the enclave problems

West Bengal Assembly polls: Political parties go all out to woo enclave voters
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 12:23 PM IST

Kerala assembly polls: UDF, LDF target BJP-led NDA third front in state

The bipolar politics of Congress-led UDF and CPI(M) headed LDF seems to have received a beating with the third Front of BJP-led NDA becoming a reality this time

Kerala assembly polls: UDF, LDF target BJP-led NDA third front in state
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 11:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: EC should ban opinion polls, says CPI

CPI state secretary R Mutharasan told reporters that some newspapers and visual media are telecasting and publishing such polls

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: EC should ban opinion polls, says CPI
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 4:30 PM IST

Kerala Assembly polls: Rebels, namesakes give sleepless nights to candidates

Even though the main battle is between UDF and LDF, the NDA has made the electoral contest triangular in many constituencies

Kerala Assembly polls: Rebels, namesakes give sleepless nights to candidates
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 4:19 PM IST
The politics of patronage in Mamata's Bengal
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 1:03 PM IST

West Bengal assembly polls: 244 crorepati candidates; TMC tops chart with 114

TMC also has the highest number of 86 candidates out of the 354 who have declared criminal cases. There 66 candidates from BJP, 58 from CPIM and 41 from Congress

West Bengal assembly polls: 244 crorepati candidates; TMC tops chart with 114
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 12:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: 'Son of the soil' Karunanidhi harbours hopes of win

The AIADMK and CPI however are leaving no stone unturned to spoil his party in the constituency

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: 'Son of the soil' Karunanidhi harbours hopes of win
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 12:11 PM IST

Kerala assembly polls: Old classmates battle it out in Dharmadom

CPI(M) Politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan will be crossing swords with school and college mate, Congress leader Mambaram Divakaran

Kerala assembly polls: Old classmates battle it out in Dharmadom
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 12:03 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Phase-6
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 3:36 AM IST

NHRC asks TN govt to submit report on violation of human rights in election meetings

Allegedly, people were paid Rs 300 and above the wages under the MNREGA to participate in the meetings

NHRC asks TN govt to submit report on violation of human rights in election meetings
Updated On : 02 May 2016 | 6:44 PM IST

Paradoxes in West Bengal's Assembly polls

Democracy is all about negotiating social contradictions & elections afford voters a chance to pronounce verdict on these. As Bengal gets ready to vote for final phase of the polls, we take a look

Paradoxes in West Bengal's Assembly polls
Updated On : 02 May 2016 | 3:09 PM IST