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Battleground 2024: J&K Assembly polls and statehood soon, says PM Modi

Modi questioned the intent of those posting videos of eating meat during Sawan, Navaratras

Battleground 2024: J&K Assembly polls and statehood soon, says PM Modi
Updated On : 13 Apr 2024 | 7:44 AM IST

Some parties seek LGBT vote as most Indians disapprove of homosexuality

Election manifestos of Congress and CPM promise stronger legal protections for the community

Some parties seek LGBT vote as most Indians disapprove of homosexuality
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 7:32 PM IST

Bengal PDS scam: ED attaches assets linked to Jyoti Priya Mallick, 2 others

The book value of these assets is Rs 50.47 crore while their market value is estimated to be significantly more than Rs 150 crore, the ED said

Bengal PDS scam: ED attaches assets linked to Jyoti Priya Mallick, 2 others
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 7:31 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: CSDS survey reveals dip in trust in Election Commission

The decline in the trust in poll body corresponds to doubts over the electronic voting machines and the alleged use of federal agencies by the ruling party for personal vendetta

Lok Sabha polls: CSDS survey reveals dip in trust in Election Commission
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 6:20 PM IST

LS polls: Of filial bonds, sibling rivalries and ideological obligation

Family dynamics and political allegiances reflect both individual ambitions and familial ties ahead of the Lok Sabha polls

LS polls: Of filial bonds, sibling rivalries and ideological obligation
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

LS elections: Mayawati to kickstart campaign in western UP from April 14

Western UP's Bijnor, Nagina, Saharanpur, and Amroha constituencies are among the 10 seats on which the BSP candidates had emerged victorious in 2019

LS elections: Mayawati to kickstart campaign in western UP from April 14
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 2:50 PM IST

LS polls: BJP spreading canards against Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

The TMC supremo accused the saffron party of misusing central agencies and not allowing a "level-playing field for all political parties" in the elections

LS polls: BJP spreading canards against Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 2:28 PM IST

Left devoting campaign to attack me, tactic can only help BJP: Tharoor

Tharoor had scored a hat-trick in the 2019 general elections with a margin of 99,989 votes over his nearest rival

Left devoting campaign to attack me, tactic can only help BJP: Tharoor
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 1:59 PM IST

When will Assembly polls be held in J-K, Jairam Ramesh asks PM Modi

"PM Modi must answer for his suspension of democracy," Ramesh said while posing several questions to the prime minister

When will Assembly polls be held in J-K, Jairam Ramesh asks PM Modi
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Congress in Kerala demands probe by central agency into Kannur blast

Both the BJP and Congress also claimed that the targets of the bombs were their respective candidates contesting in the Lok Sabha polls or party workers

Congress in Kerala demands probe by central agency into Kannur blast
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

Sitharaman takes exception to Stalin's 'migratory bird' jibe at PM Modi

She also slammed the ruling DMK over issues including the drug menace in the state

Sitharaman takes exception to Stalin's 'migratory bird' jibe at PM Modi
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

Conspiracy being hatched to impose President's Rule in Delhi: AAP's Atishi

The minister said that in the last few months, no senior IAS officer has been posted in Delhi

Conspiracy being hatched to impose President's Rule in Delhi: AAP's Atishi
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

LS polls: Even oppn believes NDA govt will return to power, says PM Modi

Before 2014, the ED attached assets worth only 25,000 crore, whereas in the last 10 years the corresponding seizure surged to over one lakh crore, he said

LS polls: Even oppn believes NDA govt will return to power, says PM Modi
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 10:27 AM IST

MoS Ajay Bhatt complains against Cong candidate for 'false ad' on MP fund

The BJP candidate said that the false statement published by the Congress candidate is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct

MoS Ajay Bhatt complains against Cong candidate for 'false ad' on MP fund
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 9:38 AM IST

Bijnor's electoral journey: From BSP's legacy to 3-cornered battle in 2024

The history of Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency is intertwined with the rise of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and its party chief Mayawati

Bijnor's electoral journey: From BSP's legacy to 3-cornered battle in 2024
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

After influencers, PM Modi targets young voters via online gamers

The "State of India Gaming Report" released by Google and Lumikai last year stated that the country has around 568 million gamers, and 50 per cent of these are between the ages of 18 to 30

After influencers, PM Modi targets young voters via online gamers
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 9:18 PM IST

Cong facing problems in supporting candidates due to fund issues: Ramesh

'There has been an attempt to create problems for us. Our accounts were frozen and Rs 300 crore of money received through public funding were stolen by the PM,' Ramesh said

Cong facing problems in supporting candidates due to fund issues: Ramesh
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 8:47 PM IST

Decision to quit AAP wasn't taken under pressure: Raaj Kumar Anand

The office of the Delhi Assembly speaker has also said it has not received Anand's letter of resignation as an MLA

Decision to quit AAP wasn't taken under pressure: Raaj Kumar Anand
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 8:33 PM IST

'PM crossed all limits of cowardice': Congress on Modi's Newsweek interview

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an opportunity to send a strong message to China, but his weak response will encourage China further

'PM crossed all limits of cowardice': Congress on Modi's Newsweek interview
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

We'll back only those leaders who genuinely support Maratha quota: Jarange

He accused Deputy CM Fadnavis of wishing to crush the Maratha agitation by hook or by crook

We'll back only those leaders who genuinely support Maratha quota: Jarange
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 2:56 PM IST