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In Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, can Meira Kumar defy odds against Chedi Paswan?

The Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, which goes to the polls on May 19, is virtually synonymous with the former deputy prime minister and socialist stalwart, the late Jagjivan Ram, Meira Kumar's father

In Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, can Meira Kumar defy odds against Chedi Paswan?
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:47 PM IST

From development to namkeen, competitive electoral promises rain in Indore

The DMIC aims to slash the road travel time between Delhi and Mumbai by half - to 12 hours

From development to namkeen, competitive electoral promises rain in Indore
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

In HP's Mandi, BJP MP faces tough fight from Congress to retain the 4 seats

As the battle in the state intensified, Prime Minister Narendra Modi entered the fray

In HP's Mandi, BJP MP faces tough fight from Congress to retain the 4 seats
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:31 PM IST

LS polls: The Mamata-Modi battle turns into a fight for Bengali pride

5 of the 9 seats going to the polls on May 19 predominantly comprise the Bengali middle class, which doesn't take kindly to insult to its icons

LS polls: The Mamata-Modi battle turns into a fight for Bengali pride
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:11 PM IST

Bengali pride takes centre stage in Mamata's last rally for Lok Sabha polls

Mamata Bannerjee took potshots at Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath, but steers clear of getting on to the wrong side of the religious right in her Diamond Harbour rally

Bengali pride takes centre stage in Mamata's last rally for Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:03 PM IST

Elections highlights: Blame game in Bengal, Priyanka's UP rally, and more

Polling for the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 19

Elections highlights: Blame game in Bengal, Priyanka's UP rally, and more
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 8:10 PM IST

LS polls: BJP faces uphill battle against Mamata in last phase, show data

The Trinamool Congress had in 2014 won all the nine parliamentary seats that go to the polls in the final phase on May 19; the BJP had stood third in 6, fourth in 1, and second in two

LS polls: BJP faces uphill battle against Mamata in last phase, show data
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 7:49 PM IST

Pragya terms Godse 'deshbhakt', apologises amid outrage on social media

The BJP distanced itself from her statement saying it did not agree with her, as "Mahatma Gandhi's killer cannot be a patriot"

Pragya terms Godse 'deshbhakt', apologises amid outrage on social media
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 7:31 PM IST

Oppn attack on EC 'advance alibi' for election defeat, says Jaitley

Terming opposition parties as 'institution wreckers', he said their leaders represent 'temperamental mavericks, some highly corrupt and many a governance disaster'

Oppn attack on EC 'advance alibi' for election defeat, says Jaitley
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 7:04 PM IST

Coalition of parties to form next govt, Rahul will be key player: Tejaswi

Tejaswi's Rashtriya Janata Dal is fighting the polls in Bihar in alliance with the Congress, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, Hindustan Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party

Coalition of parties to form next govt, Rahul will be key player: Tejaswi
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 6:36 PM IST

Pragya Thakur calls Nathuram Godse 'patriot', BJP 'doesn't agree' with her

Thakur said this in response to a question over actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan's remarks that free India's first terrorist was a Hindu", a reference to Nathuram Godse

Pragya Thakur calls Nathuram Godse 'patriot', BJP 'doesn't agree' with her
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 4:59 PM IST

Nifty can slip up to 15% if Narendra Modi-led NDA fails to form govt: UBS

UBS expects the Nifty to move up 5-10%, crossing their upside (and recent peak) scenario of 11,800 in case the BJP gets a single-party majority

Nifty can slip up to 15% if Narendra Modi-led NDA fails to form govt: UBS
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 3:02 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Sunny Deol's 2.5-kg hand hangs off a '56-inch' chest

Campaigning in Gurdaspur, Punjab, Deol's fame pulls cheering crowds even as his speeches are just disjointed snatches of film dialogue

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Sunny Deol's 2.5-kg hand hangs off a '56-inch' chest
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 2:53 PM IST

Don't need BJP money, Bengal can rebuild Vidyasagar's statue: Mamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Uttar Pradesh, had promised to install the statue at the same spot where it stood before being desecrated on Tuesday

Don't need BJP money, Bengal can rebuild Vidyasagar's statue: Mamata
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 2:26 PM IST

BJP promises Vidyasagar statue at 'same spot' in befitting reply to TMC

'Those involved in this act should be given strong punishment', said PM Modi

BJP promises Vidyasagar statue at 'same spot' in befitting reply to TMC
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

Reel hero Sunny vs warhorse Jakhar: Gurdaspur set for a gripping contest

Besides Sunny Deol and Jakhar, the others in the fray are Aam Aadmi Party's Peter Masih and Punjab Democratic Alliance's Lal Chand

Reel hero Sunny vs warhorse Jakhar: Gurdaspur set for a gripping contest
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 1:27 PM IST

Mayawati targets EC, says they are acting under pressure; supports Mamata

EC ended the campaigning for the last phase of polls one day before the deadline after clashes between TMC and BJP supporters were reported.

Mayawati targets EC, says they are acting under pressure; supports Mamata
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 1:05 PM IST

EC lost its independence, time to review how it is appointed: Congress

The remarks came after Election Commission curtailed electioneering for nine Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal by 20 hours

EC lost its independence, time to review how it is appointed: Congress
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 11:48 AM IST
Lok Sabha elections: EC directs Twitter to remove exit poll-related tweets
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 9:29 AM IST

Explained: Why Nifty, Sensex rose after every Lok Sabha Election since 1999

Another reason for markets rising, irrespective of who wins, is that the election is a very big economic event in India's consumption-driven economy

Explained: Why Nifty, Sensex rose after every Lok Sabha Election since 1999
Updated On : 16 May 2019 | 7:51 AM IST