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Lok Sabha polls will be marked by 'more money, violence and hatred': Ex-CEC

The big challenge for the EC would be the implementation of the model code of conduct

Lok Sabha polls will be marked by 'more money, violence and hatred': Ex-CEC
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 2:43 PM IST

Women's Day: Data shows importance of women voters in 2019 polls

2014 Lok Sabha elections were a high point for female voter participation, with a historic narrowing of the gender gap in voter turnout becoming evident

Women's Day: Data shows importance of women voters in 2019 polls
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 1:43 PM IST

Modi govt, CCEA race against LS poll schedule, take 96 decisions in 15 days

The decisions pertain to all sections of society including farmers, central government employees, youth, weaker sections, poor and ex-servicemen

Modi govt, CCEA race against LS poll schedule, take 96 decisions in 15 days
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 12:32 PM IST

Election Commission ready to announce Lok Sabha poll schedule 'any day'

An announcement could come over the weekend or by Tuesday, says senior official.

Election Commission ready to announce Lok Sabha poll schedule 'any day'
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 7:22 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Sonia Gandhi to contest from Raebareli, Rahul from Amethi

The first list, finalised at a meeting of the party's central election committee chaired by Rahul Gandhi, names 11 candidates from Uttar Pradesh and four from Gujarat

Lok Sabha polls: Sonia Gandhi to contest from Raebareli, Rahul from Amethi
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 2:48 AM IST
EC to announce LS poll dates soon; likely to be spread over a week in May
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 2:47 AM IST

Run-up to LS polls: Businesses await short term consumption-led spike

About four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate

Run-up to LS polls: Businesses await short term consumption-led spike
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 12:24 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections highlights: Congress declares 1st list of 15 candidates

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi will contest from Raebareli and party president Rahul Gandhi from Amethi

Lok Sabha elections highlights: Congress declares 1st list of 15 candidates
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 10:53 PM IST

Renewed pressure on Congress to strike alliances in Delhi and UP

A significant section in the Congress has been arguing that the party should strengthen its organisation in key states, particularly Delhi and UP

Renewed pressure on Congress to strike alliances in Delhi and UP
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 8:56 PM IST

Why India's upcoming general election is good news for the oil market

Election campaigning will boost fuel use in a nation where oil demand is already growing at the fastest pace in the world

Why India's upcoming general election is good news for the oil market
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 10:51 AM IST

BJP, Congress ready with ad campaigns worth hundreds of crores for LS polls

The Election Commission will announce the polling dates soon, and the model code of conduct could kick in from March 8 or 9

BJP, Congress ready with ad campaigns worth hundreds of crores for LS polls
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 12:31 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls highlights: Opposition guided by selfish interests, says PM

Modi said every drop of blood in his veins, 'every breath of mine, every second of my time' was for India and its 130 crore people

Lok Sabha polls highlights: Opposition guided by selfish interests, says PM
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 9:38 PM IST

Par panel grills Facebook over inability to check its misuse during polls

The social media giant gave a commitment to the Committee that the identify, location and who paid for advertisements will be available on a special web page for users

Par panel grills Facebook over inability to check its misuse during polls
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 7:33 PM IST

Opposition guided by politics and selfish interests, says PM Modi

Citing a Congress leader's remarks on 'killing' him, PM Modi said, "I am not bothered about threats and abuses. Will do whatever it takes to make India strong"

Opposition guided by politics and selfish interests, says PM Modi
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 7:10 PM IST

'Mahamilavat' dispensation will deliver half results, says PM Modi

Modi said that while he was working to stamp out terrorism, poverty and corruption, opposition parties were coming together to remove him

'Mahamilavat' dispensation will deliver half results, says PM Modi
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 5:32 PM IST

How India's women are becoming a powerful political force ahead of polls

A record 65.3 per cent of India's 260 million women voters cast a ballot in the 2014 polls that swept Modi to the biggest parliamentary majority in three decades

How India's women are becoming a powerful political force ahead of polls
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 12:19 PM IST

Prime Minister to share dias with new NDA partners in Chennai today

Modi will dedicate IOC's LNG terminal to the country

Prime Minister to share dias with new NDA partners in Chennai today
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 10:56 AM IST

Congress rejects alliance with AAP for seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi

The AAP had suggested a formula of three seats each for AAP and Congress and leaving one seat for an independent candidate, possibly former union minister Yashwant Sinha

Congress rejects alliance with AAP for seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi
Updated On : 06 Mar 2019 | 2:09 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls highlights: CWC meet, Priyanka rally in Gujarat on Mar 12

While Election Commission is yet to announce the Lok Sabha Election 2019 schedule, all parties have been campaigning with their full might. Catch LIVE updates on general election campaigns

Lok Sabha polls highlights: CWC meet, Priyanka rally in Gujarat on Mar 12
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 11:20 PM IST

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi, will fight elections alone

"We have unanimously decided that we will not have an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party and we will contest alone and will emerge stronger," Sheila Dikshit told reporters after a meeting

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi, will fight elections alone
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 9:43 PM IST