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DMK to contest 20 seats, seals seat-sharing with allies in TN for LS polls

The DMK's announcement virtually closes the door on Vijayakanth's DMDK, which is yet to forge an alliance though the ruling AIADMK is positive about aligning with the actor-politician's party

DMK to contest 20 seats, seals seat-sharing with allies in TN for LS polls
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 5:39 PM IST

They want to strike Modi, I want to strike on terror, says PM Modi

Taking potshots at the attempts to cobble up a mahagathbandhan against the BJP, Modi said the opposition parties are forming a 'mahamilavat' (highly adulterated) combine to remove him

They want to strike Modi, I want to strike on terror, says PM Modi
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 4:51 PM IST

EC proposal to ban political ads on voting day awaits law ministry's word

A committee, asked to propose changes in electoral laws dealing with campaigning in the last 48 hours, recommended a ban on advertisements in newspapers on election day

EC proposal to ban political ads on voting day awaits law ministry's word
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 3:07 PM IST

Asking govt to account for its work a trend now: Modi in Gujarat

The Prime Minister said the society earlier used to build guest houses, cow shelters, water ponds and libraries by themselves

Asking govt to account for its work a trend now: Modi in Gujarat
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 1:56 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: CPI(M) offers 'no mutual contest' with Cong in 6 seats

Congress leadership, however, said it is ready to fight the polls alone if the Left Front does not leave for it the two parliamentary seats -- Raiganj and Murshidabad, which are Congress strongholds

Lok Sabha elections: CPI(M) offers 'no mutual contest' with Cong in 6 seats
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 8:48 AM IST

Support me in and I'll give you money: Maharashtra BJP chief to voters

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP is also heard saying 'all thieves' have united against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and him

Support me in and I'll give you money: Maharashtra BJP chief to voters
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 8:04 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections highlights: Former BJD leader Jay Panda joins BJP

Narendra Modi has thrown his full weight behind BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. While he will address people of Gujarat, ECI will be in Jammu and Kashmir. Catch LIVE updates on election campaigns

Lok Sabha elections highlights: Former BJD leader Jay Panda  joins BJP
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 10:21 PM IST

Ahmed Patel raises questions on EC not announcing Lok Sabha election dates

He also accused the poll body of giving a long rope to the government to campaign at the cost of the state exchequer

Ahmed Patel raises questions on EC not announcing Lok Sabha election dates
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 9:32 PM IST

EC visits J&K to assess feasibility of holding simultaneous polls

The state has been under the President's Rule since December 20, 2018

EC visits J&K to assess feasibility of holding simultaneous polls
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 4:11 PM IST

How has BJP changed over the years? Here's what the party's first MP thinks

The veteran BJP leader expressed concern over the present state of affairs in the party but said he was with it in the national interest

How has BJP changed over the years? Here's what the party's first MP thinks
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 1:05 PM IST

Please don't lie, says Rahul Gandhi after PM's 'Made in Amethi' jibe

Prime Minister, the foundation of Amethi's ordnance factory was done by me in 2010. For the past several years, it has been producing small firearms: Rahul Gandhi tweeted

Please don't lie, says Rahul Gandhi after PM's 'Made in Amethi' jibe
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 11:59 AM IST

Manoj Tiwari campaigns for BJP in military fatigues; Oppn says 'shameless'

Manoj Tiwari said he wore military fatigues simply because he felt proud of the Army

Manoj Tiwari campaigns for BJP in military fatigues; Oppn says 'shameless'
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 7:57 AM IST

Shivpal Singh Yadav poses challenge to Akhilesh Yadav ahead of LS polls

Shivpal is credited with expanding the base of the SP at the local and district levels

Shivpal Singh Yadav poses challenge to Akhilesh Yadav ahead of LS polls
Updated On : 04 Mar 2019 | 2:16 AM IST

Shatrughan to contest from Patna Sahib seat irrespective of BJP's decision

The sitting Patna Sahib lawmaker has been at loggerheads with the current BJP leadership since the 2015 Bihar election, over several issues

Shatrughan to contest from Patna Sahib seat irrespective of BJP's decision
Updated On : 03 Mar 2019 | 2:56 PM IST

Armed forces quelling terror, oppn seeking proof of their bravery: PM

PM Modi alleged that the opposition parties were "conspiring" against him.

Armed forces quelling terror, oppn seeking proof of their bravery: PM
Updated On : 03 Mar 2019 | 2:47 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2019: AAP announces candidates for six seats in Delhi

With Lok Sabha elections 2019 just weeks away, the Congress and the BJP are set to hold another set of election-related events today. Catch all live updates on these events here

Lok Sabha polls 2019: AAP announces candidates for six seats in Delhi
Updated On : 02 Mar 2019 | 5:14 PM IST

High Court quashes election of BJP MP from Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh

The HC set aside the election of Gyan Singh, BJP MP from Shahdol in the state, in response to a petition filed by Mahaveer Prasad Majhi, an independent candidate

High Court quashes election of BJP MP from Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh
Updated On : 01 Mar 2019 | 10:43 PM IST

LIVE: PM Modi flags off 'fastest train' Tejas between Madurai and Chennai

PM Modi will campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while Rahul Gandhi will address public rallies in Maharashtra. Catch LIVE updates on General election campaigns

LIVE: PM Modi flags off 'fastest train' Tejas between Madurai and Chennai
Updated On : 01 Mar 2019 | 3:35 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections: Twitter plans to liaise with EC, boost hiring in India

India has stepped up scrutiny of social media firms to curb the propagation of so-called fake news

Lok Sabha Elections: Twitter plans to liaise with EC, boost hiring in India
Updated On : 27 Feb 2019 | 9:01 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Modi says Rajasthan govt blocking PM Kisan scheme

All political parties have begun rigorous campaigns for the crucial Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Catch LIVE updates on General election campaigns

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Modi says Rajasthan govt blocking PM Kisan scheme
Updated On : 26 Feb 2019 | 4:03 PM IST