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Lok Sabha polls: Modi govt 'most corrupt' in India's history, says Chavan

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan, 'people have now realised that these people had lied to them by giving promises which they had no intention of fulfilling'

Lok Sabha polls: Modi govt 'most corrupt' in India's history, says Chavan
Updated On : 13 Apr 2019 | 12:43 PM IST

In pitched battle of social media hashtags, Modi edges past Congress

Twitter said on Thursday it recorded 45.6 million tweets related to the Lok Sabha elections between March 11, the day the elections were announced, and April 11, the first day of polling

In pitched battle of social media hashtags, Modi edges past Congress
Updated On : 13 Apr 2019 | 2:50 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections: With one eye on Delhi, Mamata fights in Bengal

The BJP is gaining ground in West Bengal, its vote share having increased from 6 per cent in 2009 to 17 per cent in the 2014 elections

Lok Sabha elections: With one eye on Delhi, Mamata fights in Bengal
Updated On : 13 Apr 2019 | 2:39 AM IST

In Lucknow, traders are unsure but continue to root for the BJP

The traders were unanimous: 'GST is a good product implemented badly.' Though reluctant, most of them said they may vote for the BJP again

In Lucknow, traders are unsure but continue to root for the BJP
Updated On : 13 Apr 2019 | 2:33 AM IST

Election Commission directs OMCs to halt allocation of petrol pumps

The OMCs had planned to allot about 41 per cent of the planned 78,493 new fuel retail outlets

Election Commission directs OMCs to halt allocation of petrol pumps
Updated On : 13 Apr 2019 | 2:26 AM IST

Election highlights | Support me, or won't care for you: Maneka to Muslims

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019, which will commence on April 18, will cover 97 constituencies across 13 states. Catch Lok Sabha polls live updates here

Election highlights | Support me, or won't care for you: Maneka to Muslims
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 11:36 PM IST

From loudspeakers to helicopters, the businesses behind election campaigns

The EC limits campaign expenses incurred by a candidate to Rs 50-70 lakh

From loudspeakers to helicopters, the businesses behind election campaigns
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 10:10 PM IST

Something serious going on in WB: SC on 'harassment' of customs officials

The top court asked the West Bengal government to file its reply on the plea within four weeks

Something serious going on in WB: SC on 'harassment' of customs officials
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 8:41 PM IST

Support me, or I won't bother when you will need me: Maneka to Muslims

We are not Mahatma Gandhi's children that we keep giving and not get anything in return, she said in Muslim-dominated Turabkhani area on Thursday

Support me, or I won't bother when you will need me: Maneka to Muslims
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 8:05 PM IST

UP poll sop for farmers: 5.5 mn seamless wheat offtake worth Rs 10,000 cr

Yogi govt has made elaborate plans to ensure elections don't affect procurement process with district magistrates directed to conduct regular reviews and take corrective steps

UP poll sop for farmers: 5.5 mn seamless wheat offtake worth Rs 10,000 cr
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 6:00 PM IST

'Congress promises': Apart from NYAY, nearly 200 others to take on BJP

Congress' 2019 manifesto is mindful of the electoral importance of national security, but it skips a key label that has defined the party for long

'Congress promises': Apart from NYAY, nearly 200 others to take on BJP
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 4:47 PM IST

BJP complains to EC about Rahul's 'abusive', 'untrue' comments against Modi

Nirmala Sitharaman expressed BJP's disappointment with the poll watchdog, saying it has looked the other way despite their repeated pleas to it against Gandhi for his baseless allegations against Modi

BJP complains to EC about Rahul's 'abusive', 'untrue' comments against Modi
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 4:07 PM IST

'Jumla meter' to 'king of fascists': How Mamata is battling for West Bengal

Banerjee has made BJP, particularly Modi, her prime target in the current Lok Sabha elections. Her pitch for elections is BJP Hatao, Desh Bachao, used interchangeably with Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao.

'Jumla meter' to 'king of fascists': How Mamata is battling for West Bengal
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 12:12 PM IST

Lok Sabha 1st phase candidates: 32% crorepatis, 17% facing criminal charges

Nearly half of all candidates have declared they have a graduate degree or above, while 1.5% have declared they are just literate, and 5.2% that they are illiterate

Lok Sabha 1st phase candidates: 32% crorepatis, 17% facing criminal charges
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 10:29 AM IST

NRC, infiltration, corruption are the 3 biggest poll issues in West Bengal

Employment generation, minority appeasement, corruption, TMC's role in forming the next government at the Centre, the veracity of air strikes at Balakot have also emerged as major issues.

NRC, infiltration, corruption are the 3 biggest poll issues in West Bengal
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 9:41 AM IST

Most candidates to lose deposit in 2014 polls were from these states

Three out of the top five states which saw the most candidates losing their deposit began voting on Thursday

Most candidates to lose deposit in 2014 polls were from these states
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 2:53 AM IST

In poll affidavit, Union minister Smriti Irani says she is not a graduate

According to the affidavit, Irani has declared movable property worth over Rs 1.75 crore

In poll affidavit, Union minister Smriti Irani says she is not a graduate
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 1:54 AM IST

Check on black money in polls futile if identity of donors is not known: SC

When the bank issues the electoral bond, does it have details on which bond was issued to 'X' and which bond was issued to 'Y'?, asks Supreme Court Bench

Check on black money in polls futile if identity of donors is not known: SC
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 1:33 AM IST

Markets face volatility ahead of Q4 earnings season, Lok Sabha elections

Twelve of the 19 sectoral sub-indices compiled by the BSE advanced on Thursday, led by a gauge of energy companies

Markets face volatility ahead of Q4 earnings season, Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 12 Apr 2019 | 1:26 AM IST

Election Commission bars NamoTV from airing political content

The poll panel said any political content has to be permitted by the local media certification committee "strictly in accordance with the EC's instructions in this regard"

Election Commission bars NamoTV from airing political content
Updated On : 11 Apr 2019 | 11:18 PM IST