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From Malegaon blast taint to Bhopal hustings: Sadhvi Pragya's journey

Saffron-clad Thakur, with short hair and sporting a rudraksh mala, became the face of right wing extremism after being arrested by the Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad in the 2008 Malegaon blast case

From Malegaon blast taint to Bhopal hustings: Sadhvi Pragya's journey
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 7:04 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections: SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow

The candidature was announced by SP president Akhilesh Yadav, a day after Poonam Sinha joined his party

Lok Sabha Elections: SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 6:58 PM IST

BJP fields Sadhvi Pragya Singh from Bhopal against Congress' Digvijay Singh

Thakur, who is out on bail, had joined the BJP only hours before her name was announced as its candidate, underscoring the saffron party's attempt to bring the Hindutva plank at centre stage of polls

BJP fields Sadhvi Pragya Singh from Bhopal against Congress' Digvijay Singh
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 5:09 PM IST

Modi's stage catches fire, UP suspends 2 energy department officials

Although, the fire was promptly doused and no one was injured, it nonetheless gave a scare to officials deployed for PM's security and raised questions on the sloppy arrangements

Modi's stage catches fire, UP suspends 2 energy department officials
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:53 PM IST

BJP banking 'goodwill' of Ayushman Bharat scheme for electoral gains in UP

So far, nearly 3 million beneficiary cards have already been generated in UP, which is more than 10% of the total count pan India

BJP banking 'goodwill' of Ayushman Bharat scheme for electoral gains in UP
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:46 PM IST

'Votes for water' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs

While drinking water grabbed third spot in the list of top-10 voter priorities, water for agriculture was placed sixth

'Votes for water' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:43 PM IST

Kashmir an integral part; BJP won't allow two PMs in India: Amit Shah

Shah's remarks came at a poll rally, in response to National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent suggestion of having a separate prime minister for Kashmir

Kashmir an integral part; BJP won't allow two PMs in India: Amit Shah
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:49 PM IST

NaMo TV will have to follow pre-poll silence period as per election law: EC

The directions were issued to the Delhi chief electoral officer as he is the nodal officer to pre-certify political content in TV channels and similar platforms which are beamed nationally

NaMo TV will have to follow pre-poll silence period as per election law: EC
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:42 PM IST

Mamata backs Kanimozhi, accuses Modi of trying to threaten Opposition

Kanimozhi is being harassed as DMK is opposed to BJP's divisive politics in south India, she said

Mamata backs Kanimozhi, accuses Modi of trying to threaten Opposition
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Modi's anti-national acts dividing India, says Rahul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election rally in Solapur, while Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address rallies in Kerala. Catch Lok Sabha elections live updates

Lok Sabha elections: Modi's anti-national acts dividing India, says Rahul
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 2:52 PM IST

Congress and BJP poll manifestos: High on largesse, low on fiscal prudence

The promises by the two main rivals at the general elections come at a time when the Centre is struggling hard to contain fiscal deficit at 3.4 per cent of GDP for 2018-19

Congress and BJP poll manifestos: High on largesse, low on fiscal prudence
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 2:29 PM IST

Chidambaram slams income tax dept for 'partial' action in Tamil Nadu raids

During the raids, cash to the tune of Rs 1.48 crore allegedly stashed to bribe voters was seized

Chidambaram slams income tax dept for 'partial' action in Tamil Nadu raids
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:00 PM IST

Rs 300 per voter: Rs 1.5-cr seized from Dhinakaran's party men at Andipatti

Unaccounted cash worth Rs 1.48 crore was seized. It was neatly packed in 94 packets and envelops on which the ward number, number of voters and the amount of Rs 300 per voter was written

Rs 300 per voter: Rs 1.5-cr seized from Dhinakaran's party men at Andipatti
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 10:06 AM IST

BJP promises piped water to all by 2024 but allocated reduced funds to it

In its manifesto for the 2014 elections, the BJP had promised that the government would "facilitate piped water to all households"

BJP promises piped water to all by 2024 but allocated reduced funds to it
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 7:07 AM IST

No compromise with Centre on rights and welfare of Tamils: Palaniswami

'Agriculture is top priority and a second green revolution in Tamil Nadu is gaining momentum', said CM Palaniswami

No compromise with Centre on rights and welfare of Tamils: Palaniswami
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:59 AM IST

Polling in Tripura East Lok Sabha seat deferred to April 23, says EC

'The law and order situation prevailing ... is not conducive to the holding of free and fair poll', said EC

Polling in Tripura East Lok Sabha seat deferred to April 23, says EC
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:51 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash recovery

Tamil Nadu's chief electoral officer Satyabrata Sahoo submitted the report related to the seizure of money

Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash recovery
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:47 AM IST

Rural Bengaluru seeks policy change to address farm distress, lack of jobs

Voters seek policy change to address farm distress, lack of employment

Rural Bengaluru seeks policy change to address farm distress, lack of jobs
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:43 AM IST

Central forces to guard 80% booths in Bengal's 3 LS seats in first phase

Apart from that, six companies of central forces will be deployed to guard the strong rooms

Central forces to guard 80% booths in Bengal's 3 LS seats in first phase
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 11:14 PM IST

Strength of 'one vote' enabled surgical, air strike in Pakistan: PM Modi

Modi's barb came a day after Gandhi made the "how come all Modis are thieves" remark

Strength of 'one vote' enabled surgical, air strike in Pakistan: PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 11:05 PM IST