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Ahead of bypolls, MP CM says poor to get coronavirus vaccine for free

The announcement comes ahead of the November 3 bypolls to 28 assembly seats in the state, the outcome of which will decide the fate of the current government

Ahead of bypolls, MP CM says poor to get coronavirus vaccine for free
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 2:17 PM IST

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised

The deputy CM was expected to be present at the rallies, along with JD(U) boss and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has been declared as the NDA''s face for the polls

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 4:59 PM IST

EC sets up panel to revise expenditure limit for LS, assembly polls

EC has set up a panel to examine the issue of revising the expenditure limit for candidates for LS and assembly polls in view of the increase in number of electors and rise in Cost Inflation Index

EC sets up panel to revise expenditure limit for LS, assembly polls
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 9:40 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman to release BJP manifesto for Bihar polls tomorrow

'Atmanirbhar Bihar' will be the key feature of the BJP's manifesto

Nirmala Sitharaman to release BJP manifesto for Bihar polls tomorrow
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 8:44 PM IST

81 candidates in fray for bypolls to eight Assembly seats in Gujarat

A total 81 candidates are in the fray for by-elections to eight seats in Gujarat to be held on November 3, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.

81 candidates in fray for bypolls to eight Assembly seats in Gujarat
Updated On : 20 Oct 2020 | 1:35 PM IST

Elections amid coronavirus: Govt enhances expenditure limit of candidates

The poll spending limit for candidates has been enhanced by 10% based on the recommendation of the Election Commission keeping in mind difficulties they may face due to Covid-19 curbs

Elections amid coronavirus: Govt enhances expenditure limit of candidates
Updated On : 20 Oct 2020 | 10:35 AM IST

Electoral bonds are up for sale from today: All you need to know

SBI is the only authorised bank to issue such bonds. Tune in to the podcast to know more about electoral bonds and controversy over it

Electoral bonds are up for sale from today: All you need to know
Updated On : 19 Oct 2020 | 2:11 PM IST

Nagaland by-elections: 8 candidates file nominations for 2 assembly seats

Friday was the last date for filing nominations for the by-elections to the Southern Angami-I seat in Kohima district and the Pungro-Kiphire seat in Kiphire district

Nagaland by-elections: 8 candidates file nominations for 2 assembly seats
Updated On : 16 Oct 2020 | 10:43 PM IST

Nomination ends for bypolls to seven assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh

The filing of nomination papers for by-elections to seven assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh ended on Friday

Nomination ends for bypolls to seven assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 16 Oct 2020 | 9:26 PM IST

Cancel transfer orders as model code in place for bypolls, EC tells MP govt

EC on Thursday directed the Madhya Pradeshgovernment to cancel transfer orders of 12 joint and deputy collectors which were issued after the model code of conduct came into effect ahead of the bypolls

Cancel transfer orders as model code in place for bypolls, EC tells MP govt
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 11:35 PM IST

CPI, CPI(ML) join hands with Cong to contest Assam Assembly polls unitedly

The opposition Congress in Assam on Thursday announced that it has joined hands with two Left parties - CPI and CPI(ML) - for a united fight

CPI, CPI(ML) join hands with Cong to contest Assam Assembly polls unitedly
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

Bengal polls: Nadda to visit North Bengal on Oct 19 to review preparedness

According to state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah''s scheduled visit to North Bengal stands cancelled for the time being

Bengal polls: Nadda to visit North Bengal on Oct 19 to review preparedness
Updated On : 14 Oct 2020 | 11:51 PM IST

Bihar polls: UP steps up vigil in border areas to check liquor smuggling

In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, 1.7 million litres of illicit liquor had been seized in Uttar Pradesh

Bihar polls: UP steps up vigil in border areas to check liquor smuggling
Updated On : 12 Oct 2020 | 2:30 PM IST

Congress announces candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand bypolls

The Congress announced six candidates for Assembly bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand next month

Congress announces candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand bypolls
Updated On : 10 Oct 2020 | 7:08 AM IST

Filing of nominations begins for November 3 Assembly bypolls in Karnataka

Congress' T B Jayachandra was the lone candidate who filed his nomination on Friday, the first day to so, from Sira; while no candidate filed papers from R R Nagar segment

Filing of nominations begins for November 3 Assembly bypolls in Karnataka
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 10:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021: Palaniswami to be AIADMK's CM candidate

AIADMK has also appointed an 11-member steering committee, with six members from the E Palaniswami camp and five from the O Panneerselvam camp

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021: Palaniswami to be AIADMK's CM candidate
Updated On : 07 Oct 2020 | 11:38 PM IST

Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and 56 assembly seats on Nov 3 and 7: EC

Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and 56 assembly seats spread across 12 states will be held on November 3 and 7, the EC said, but did not announce by-elections to seven assembly constituencies in 4 others

Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and 56 assembly seats on Nov 3 and 7: EC
Updated On : 29 Sep 2020 | 6:49 PM IST

Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)

Speculation is rife that he may be offered ticket to contest the assembly election from a seat in his native Buxar district.

Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)
Updated On : 28 Sep 2020 | 7:39 AM IST

Call on bypolls on Sept 29: Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora

Arora said EC Secretary General Umesh Sinha will issue a press release of the schedule the same evening based on the decision taken at the poll watchdog

Call on bypolls on Sept 29: Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 11:55 PM IST

Congress to release UP manifesto six months ahead of assembly polls

Party plans to consult a million voters from different sections of the electorate

Congress to release UP manifesto six months ahead of assembly polls
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 11:18 PM IST