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Rahul-Priyanka combine game-changer for Cong in Lok Sabha polls: Pitroda

Sam Pitroda, the Indian Overseas Congress chief and a long-time friend of the Gandhi family, also said Rahul Gandhi has learnt a lot from the 2014 elections

Rahul-Priyanka combine game-changer for Cong in Lok Sabha polls: Pitroda
Updated On : 10 Feb 2019 | 1:53 PM IST

Will exit BJP camp if Social Justice Committee report not implemented: SBSP

The recommendation to classify various OBC and Dalit sub-castes into 3 broad categories and provide quota within quota to them is likely to spice up the political scene ahead of the 2019 polls

Will exit BJP camp if Social Justice Committee report not implemented: SBSP
Updated On : 10 Feb 2019 | 11:46 AM IST

Packed schedule awaits Priyanka Gandhi on her four-day Lucknow visit

Packed schedule awaits Priyanka Gandhi on her four-day Lucknow visit

Packed schedule awaits Priyanka Gandhi on her four-day Lucknow visit
Updated On : 09 Feb 2019 | 8:15 PM IST

Will decide on poll partners based on state-level equations: CPI(M)

Yechury further said the central committee of CPI(M) will meet on March 3 and 4 to decide which parties to align with

Will decide on poll partners based on state-level equations: CPI(M)
Updated On : 09 Feb 2019 | 7:21 PM IST

Amit Shah jabs Sharad Pawar, sets minimum 45-seat goal in Maharashtra

Baramati, Pawar's home turf, is at present represented by his daughter Supriya Sule

Amit Shah jabs Sharad Pawar, sets minimum 45-seat goal in Maharashtra
Updated On : 09 Feb 2019 | 6:40 PM IST

Prakash Raj is preparing for a new role: A politician who serves the people

After announcing his decision to enter electoral politics in early January, Raj flagged off eight autorickshaws, all driven by women, to officially mark the beginning of his campaign in Bengaluru

Prakash Raj is preparing for a new role: A politician who serves the people
Updated On : 09 Feb 2019 | 2:35 AM IST

PM Modi says Opposition grand alliance lacks ideology, vision; Highlights

PM Narendra Modi, with rallies in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and Congress President Rahul Gandhi, with rally in Madhya Pradesh, will look to appease supporters before Lok Sabha elections 2019

PM Modi says Opposition grand alliance lacks ideology, vision; Highlights
Updated On : 08 Feb 2019 | 11:35 PM IST

We don't review, prioritise policies based on political ideology: Twitter

'Twitter's product and policies are never developed nor evolved on the basis of political ideology', said the microblogging platform

We don't review, prioritise policies based on political ideology: Twitter
Updated On : 08 Feb 2019 | 10:56 PM IST

States should be aligned with Parliament for simultaneous elections: CEC

CEC Sunil Arora said that the Election Commission has proposed to institute an annual lecture in memory of the country's first chief election commissioner Sukumar Sen

States should be aligned with Parliament for simultaneous elections: CEC
Updated On : 08 Feb 2019 | 9:20 AM IST

PM Modi, Congress' Kharge trade barbs over forthcoming polls in Lok Sabha

Gesturing at Kharge, Modi said that 'you do preparation in a way that you have to move a no-confidence motion in 2023'

PM Modi, Congress' Kharge trade barbs over forthcoming polls in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 08 Feb 2019 | 8:21 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi to kick off campaign in UP on Feb 11 with four-day tour

This will be Priyanka's first visit after being appointed as a general secretary

Priyanka Gandhi to kick off campaign in UP on Feb 11 with four-day tour
Updated On : 08 Feb 2019 | 7:15 AM IST

Rahul asks Congress to finalise candidates for Lok Sabha polls by Feb-end

Congress' campaign strategies and alliances were also discussed at the nearly three-hour meeting

Rahul asks Congress to finalise candidates for Lok Sabha polls by Feb-end
Updated On : 07 Feb 2019 | 11:40 PM IST

LS polls 2019: Facebook to tell users who paid for, published political ads

Beginning Thursday, people will begin to see political ads with 'published by' or 'paid for by' disclaimers

LS polls 2019: Facebook to tell users who paid for, published political ads
Updated On : 07 Feb 2019 | 9:02 PM IST

Proposed changes to IT Act not in line with strong privacy laws: WhatsApp

The company said it removes over 2 million accounts per month globally for bulk or automated behaviour

Proposed changes to IT Act not in line with strong privacy laws: WhatsApp
Updated On : 07 Feb 2019 | 11:34 AM IST

Why Franklin Templeton isn't worried about polls affecting India's growth

Franklin Templeton is betting on banks, automobiles, consumer firms and software exporters to report good profit and revenue growth for the next few years

Why Franklin Templeton isn't worried about polls affecting India's growth
Updated On : 07 Feb 2019 | 10:09 AM IST

Political parties misusing WhatsApp ahead of 2019 elections: Top executive

WhatsApp expressed concern on the proposed amendment in Indian intermediary rules targeted at social media platforms

Political parties misusing WhatsApp ahead of 2019 elections: Top executive
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 11:45 PM IST

Hardik Patel happy with govt's 10% quota bill, may contest Lok Sabha polls

'My priority has been reserved for the Patidars in government jobs and educational institutions', said Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel happy with govt's 10% quota bill, may contest Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 9:30 PM IST

AIADMK says is looking at coalition for 2019 polls, will play lead role

AIADMK coordinator and Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Panneerselvam tells media his party is in talks with national- and state-level parties for an alliance

AIADMK says is looking at coalition for 2019 polls, will play lead role
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 8:22 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi 'jumla raja', says his govt is 'chaupat raj'

The Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has also attacked PM Modi for not providing adequate prices to farmers for their produce

Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi 'jumla raja', says his govt is 'chaupat raj'
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 5:16 PM IST

2019 Lok Sabha elections will be PM Modi vs the rest, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the crime was under control in Uttar Pradesh after Yogi Adityanath government came to power

2019 Lok Sabha elections will be PM Modi vs the rest, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 5:03 PM IST