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One nation, one election: All you need to know about simultaneous elections

Centre has constituted a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of 'one nation, one election'

One nation, one election: All you need to know about simultaneous elections
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 4:17 PM IST

State's nod necessary for 'one nation, one election', says Kamal Nath

Amid reports of the Centre mulling over holding simultaneous elections, Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath said on Friday it is not possible to do so without taking the nod of state assemblies.

State's nod necessary for 'one nation, one election', says Kamal Nath
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 3:39 PM IST

Opposition bloc INDIA resolves to jointly contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Opposition alliance INDIA passed a resolution on Friday in Mumbai, where the parties resolved to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 together as far as possible

Opposition bloc INDIA resolves to jointly contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 3:30 PM IST

Strength of opposition alliance making govt 'nervous': Mallikarjun Kharge

Addressing the opposition meeting here, he launched a frontal attack on the government

Strength of opposition alliance making govt 'nervous': Mallikarjun Kharge
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 2:50 PM IST

One nation, one election: Amendment no issue, states' nod needed, says Nath

If the proposal comes into effect, elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India will be held simultaneously with voting taking place at the same time

One nation, one election: Amendment no issue, states' nod needed, says Nath
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 2:40 PM IST

Oppn 'INDIA' bloc holds crucial talks to strategise on 2024 Lok Sabha polls

During the formal talks in the third round of opposition meeting, the opposition leaders are likely to come out with a joint statement

Oppn 'INDIA' bloc holds crucial talks to strategise on 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 12:44 PM IST

'INDIA' bloc meet: Logo unveiling, charting out roadmap for polls on table

During the conclave, discussion on formulating a common minimum programme and forming a coordination committee of the principal opposition parties is also likely

'INDIA' bloc meet: Logo unveiling, charting out roadmap for polls on table
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 10:01 AM IST

Hope PM will allow discussion on China: Owaisi on special session of parl

"We hope the PM will allow a discussion on China," AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi said after the Centre called for a "special session of Parliament" from September 18 to 22.

Hope PM will allow discussion on China: Owaisi on special session of parl
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 7:41 AM IST

Opposition 'INDIA' bloc vows to prepare on war footing for 2024 polls

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would also unveil its logo on Friday, even though there were no discussions on it on Thursday

Opposition 'INDIA' bloc vows to prepare on war footing for 2024 polls
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 7:20 AM IST

Maharashtra BJP unit poses questions to Rahul Gandhi over Adani group

Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, Gandhi said at a press conference in Mumbai this is a "national issue" and all opposition parties are together on the matter

Maharashtra BJP unit poses questions to Rahul Gandhi over Adani group
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 7:08 AM IST

Amit Shah to inaugurate call centers nationwide on Friday to engage voters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a comprehensive campaign to establish nationwide call centers across the country to engage with voters

Amit Shah to inaugurate call centers nationwide on Friday to engage voters
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 11:37 PM IST

AAP demands seat-sharing discussion for all states at INDIA bloc meet

When asked what transpired at the informal meeting of the alliance leaders in the evening, the Delhi chief minister said his party sought seat-sharing discussions for all the states

AAP demands seat-sharing discussion for all states at INDIA bloc meet
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 11:28 PM IST

INDIA bloc leaders hold talks to decide agenda for main meeting

Top leaders of the Opposition's INDIA alliance held talks in an informal setting here on Thursday evening to chart out a concrete roadmap and evolve a structure for cooperation

INDIA bloc leaders hold talks to decide agenda for main meeting
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 11:20 PM IST

Indicates panic over Adani row: Congress on special session of Parliament

"Managing the News Cycle, Modi style. 1. News today has been dominated by latest revelations on the Modani-scam. 2. Tomorrow the ever-growing INDIA parties meet in Mumbai," Ramesh said

Indicates panic over Adani row: Congress on special session of Parliament
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

BJP boycotts MCD House, Cong councillor objects it being on Raksha Bandhan

Delhi Mayor took a jibe at the BJP and said "people cannot run away from their responsibilities in the name of a festival"

BJP boycotts MCD House, Cong councillor objects it being on Raksha Bandhan
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 10:30 PM IST

Civic House nod to hike councillor allowance Rs 25K/ meeting; BJP condemns

The Delhi BJP had on August 29 announced if the House was held on the day of Raksha Bandhan then its members will not attend it, saying it would tantamount to "harassment" of municipal employees

Civic House nod to hike councillor allowance Rs 25K/ meeting; BJP condemns
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 9:51 PM IST

Goa AAP chief Palekar arrested for misrepresentation of facts on car crash

The Goa Crime Branch on Thursday arrested state Aam Aadmi Party president Amit Palekar for allegedly misrepresenting facts in connection with an accident wherein a Mercedes car mowed down three people

Goa AAP chief Palekar arrested for misrepresentation of facts on car crash
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 8:45 PM IST

Oppn leaders just banking on name of their grouping INDIA alliance: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took a dig at the INDIA alliance and said the opposition leaders are just banking on the name of their grouping as it was the only refuge left to them.

Oppn leaders just banking on name of their grouping INDIA alliance: Rajnath
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 8:42 PM IST

Intellectuals must spread word about govt welfare schemes: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to the intellectuals of Balrampur district to cooperate in promoting the state government's schemes.

Intellectuals must spread word about govt welfare schemes: CM Adityanath
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 8:40 PM IST

Meeting of Opposition alliance begins in Mumbai, top leaders in attendance

The third meeting of the Opposition's INDIA alliance started in Mumbai on Thursday evening with leaders of several prominent political parties coming together to discuss the strategy and agenda

Meeting of Opposition alliance begins in Mumbai, top leaders in attendance
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 8:00 PM IST