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LS polls: Helicopters are as big a draw as star campaigners in Rajasthan

In a relief for the BJP leaders, the crowd of less than 1,000 swelled to 1,200 when Raje's helicopter landed two hours later

LS polls: Helicopters are as big a draw as star campaigners in Rajasthan
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 12:53 AM IST
Why young Dalits are waiting for a new icon in Uttar Pradesh this election
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 12:52 AM IST

For some voters, being online doesn't mean being aware of key schemes

While political parties of all hues have pumped in crores to push online campaign material, government agencies continue to struggle in spreading awareness about crucial schemes

For some voters, being online doesn't mean being aware of key schemes
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 12:52 AM IST

Satta market Lok Sabha poll verdict: BJP to get 244-247; 80 for Congress

Bookies said there were also cases where some candidates had placed bets on rival candidates as a hedge in case they lost

Satta market Lok Sabha poll verdict: BJP to get 244-247; 80 for Congress
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 12:51 AM IST

PM-KISAN vs farm loan waiver scheme: The jury is still out in Punjab

The farmers were protesting against non-procurement of wheat from local markets. They said their produce was rotting and authorities were doing little

PM-KISAN vs farm loan waiver scheme: The jury is still out in Punjab
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 12:48 AM IST

Stage set for last phase of Lok Sabha polls to be held in 59 constituencies

An average of 66.88 per cent voters exercised their franchise in the last six phases

Stage set for last phase of Lok Sabha polls to be held in 59 constituencies
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 11:55 PM IST

Yogi rallies in UP outnumber Rahul, Priyanka, Akhilesh, Mayawati combined

Adityanath is the only campaigner with over 100 rallies to his name; his count: 137

Yogi rallies in UP outnumber Rahul, Priyanka, Akhilesh, Mayawati combined
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 11:30 PM IST

Kejriwal alleges BJP is after his life, says will be killed like Indira

'The BJP is after my life, they will murder me one day,' he said

Kejriwal alleges BJP is after his life, says will be killed like Indira
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 11:30 PM IST

Spotlight on Patnaik as NDA, UPA woo BJD ahead of Lok Sabha results

Now that the elections are over, that tone has changed considerably.

Spotlight on Patnaik as NDA, UPA woo BJD ahead of Lok Sabha results
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 10:15 PM IST

Chandrababu alleges misuse of electoral bonds, insists on 50% VVPAT count

Irrespective of who wins or loses the election, Naidu said there is a need to ensure full and fair democratic election process

Chandrababu alleges misuse of electoral bonds, insists on 50% VVPAT count
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:49 PM IST

Chandrababu Naidu meets Akhilesh, Mayawati in coalition-building effort

The separate meetings with SP president Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati take place a day before polling in the last phase of elections

Chandrababu Naidu meets Akhilesh, Mayawati in coalition-building effort
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:49 PM IST

In a bid to form coalition, Naidu meets Rahul before last phase of polls

Naidu's TDP had been a part of the NDA and had quit the alliance a few months ago

In a bid to form coalition, Naidu meets Rahul before last phase of polls
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:48 PM IST

Lawbreakers to lawmakers? 'Criminal' candidates standing in Lok Sabha polls

Some 40% of BJP, Congress candidates, each, have criminal cases

Lawbreakers to lawmakers? 'Criminal' candidates standing in Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:48 PM IST

SBSP's Rajbhar asks his workers to thrash ruling party activists with shoes

Last month, Rajbhar submitted his resignation from the Yogi Adityanath's BJP-led ministry, but it is yet to be accepted

SBSP's Rajbhar asks his workers to thrash ruling party activists with shoes
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:19 PM IST

PM didn't take questions at presser as he was present as party worker: Sena

'He has given interviews to television and print,' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

PM didn't take questions at presser as he was present as party worker: Sena
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:15 PM IST

LS polls: Will Varanasi be a repeat of Rae Bareli in 1977, wonders Mayawati

The Bahujan samaj Party chief also derided the "Gujarat Model of development"

LS polls: Will Varanasi be a repeat of Rae Bareli in 1977, wonders Mayawati
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:04 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Eight seats in MP to vote in final phase on May 19

Of the total eight seats, the BJP has renominated only Chauhan and Sudhir Gupta from Khandwa and Mandsaur, respectively

Lok Sabha polls: Eight seats in MP to vote in final phase on May 19
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 9:03 PM IST

FIR against Congress MP, MLAs for campaigning despite end of deadline

Alirajpur Kotwali police station in charge Dinesh Solanki said a case was registered under the IPC and The Representation of The People Act for violation of model code of conduct

FIR against Congress MP, MLAs for campaigning despite end of deadline
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 8:58 PM IST

BJP accuses Kejriwal of playing politics over 'serious' matter of security

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta condemned Kejriwal's remarks

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Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 8:54 PM IST

LS polls: Battle lines drawn between BJP and Mahagathbandhan in Karakat

Karakat will go to polls in the seventh and final phase on May 19

LS polls: Battle lines drawn between BJP and Mahagathbandhan in Karakat
Updated On : 18 May 2019 | 8:43 PM IST