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Page 53 - Elections

BJP eyes 35 seats in Bihar for 2024 Lok Sabha polls after NDA ouster

Days after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) parted ways with the National Democratic Alliance, BJP has set a target of winning 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 Lok Sabha elections

BJP eyes 35 seats in Bihar for 2024 Lok Sabha polls after NDA ouster
Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 8:45 AM IST

Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

Candidates or others have seven days to file any challenge over the election results. The Supreme Court will have 14 days to rule

Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos
Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 10:11 PM IST

India at 75: Much of India's institutional arrangement is for show only

Even after 75 years, India remains politically feudal and colonial bureaucratically

India at 75: Much of India's institutional arrangement is for show only
Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 10:23 AM IST

Italian centre parties form alliance ahead of Sep general elections

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and former minister Carlo Calenda have agreed to form a centrist alliance ahead of the September 25 general election

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 11:14 AM IST

Your oral remarks in the 'freebie' case damaged our reputation: EC tells SC

Responding to a PIL filed by lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in the Supreme Court, EC said that they support setting up an expert panel to discuss freebies, but it can not be a part of it

Your oral remarks in the 'freebie' case damaged our reputation: EC tells SC
Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 11:25 AM IST

SC wants political parties to suggest how to regulate 'freebie culture'

Govt says freebies inevitably lead to economic disaster

SC wants political parties to suggest how to regulate 'freebie culture'
Updated On : 04 Aug 2022 | 12:24 AM IST

Pakistan: Ruling PML-N apprehensive of early elections amid political chaos

Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) led ruling coalition now smells a rat amid political chaos in the country and is apprehensive of early elections

Pakistan: Ruling PML-N apprehensive of early elections amid political chaos
Updated On : 27 Jul 2022 | 9:57 AM IST

UK PM Election 2022: Voting, result date, top contenders, and other details

How does the UK elect its new prime minister? Check details here. Rishi Sunak, 42, an Indian-origin leader, has been leading the voting rounds so far

UK PM Election 2022: Voting, result date, top contenders, and other details
Updated On : 26 Jul 2022 | 7:49 PM IST

BJP CMs, Dy CMs to meet top central leaders, PM Modi likely to attend

Chief Ministers and Deputy CMs of BJP-ruled states will hold a meeting with senior party leaders to present their report on welfare schemes as party gears up for assembly polls and Lok Sabha election

BJP CMs, Dy CMs to meet top central leaders, PM Modi likely to attend
Updated On : 24 Jul 2022 | 2:07 PM IST

Pak PM's son Hamza Sharif takes oath as Punjab CM after re-election

Hamza Shehbaz, the son of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Saturday took oath as the chief minister of Punjab province, a day after he was re-elected to the post

Pak PM's son Hamza Sharif takes oath as Punjab CM after re-election
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 12:36 PM IST

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Tories shouldn't write off 'Trussonomics' yet

According to a recent YouGov poll, 62% of them want Truss for leader, giving her a colossal 24-point advantage over Sunak

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Tories shouldn't write off 'Trussonomics' yet
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 12:16 PM IST

IOC threatens to suspend IOA if it fails to conduct elections amid concerns

Concerned at the state of affairs of the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend the governing body if it fails to conduct its election within weeks

IOC threatens to suspend IOA if it fails to conduct elections amid concerns
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 6:48 AM IST

Explained: What is e-EPIC, who is eligible and how can you download it?

e-EPIC is an electronic version of the voter ID card which can be easily downloaded online. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can download it and other details about it

Explained: What is e-EPIC, who is eligible and how can you download it?
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 5:47 PM IST

Here's why most commonly used EVMs are not used for presidential polls

But the election of the President is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote

Here's why most commonly used EVMs are not used for presidential polls
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 8:51 AM IST

Creating a bit of space for freedom

Governments have no incentive to secure the civil liberties of citizens

Creating a bit of space for freedom
Updated On : 14 Jul 2022 | 11:12 PM IST

Japan's ruling party LDP wins majority in polls held after Abe's killing

Addressing a press conference, the Japanese PM said, 'Violence threatened the electoral process, the very foundation of our democracy'

Japan's ruling party LDP wins majority in polls held after Abe's killing
Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 12:31 PM IST

Japan ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe killing

Abe's LDP seen gaining from sympathy vote; strong showing would strengthen PM Kishida's rule

Japan ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe killing
Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 4:41 PM IST

Japan votes for key election in shadow of Shinzo Abe's assassination

Japanese went to the polls on Sunday in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was gunned down while making a campaign speech for the governing party

Japan votes for key election in shadow of Shinzo Abe's assassination
Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 12:52 PM IST

LIVE: Ilaiyaraaja, P T Usha among four nominated to Rajya Sabha, tweets PM

From presidential elections to coronavirus situation across, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here

LIVE: Ilaiyaraaja, P T Usha among four nominated to Rajya Sabha, tweets PM
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 8:43 PM IST

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr taking oath as Philippine president

Activists and survivors of the martial law-era under his father plan protests timed to Marcos Jr.'s inauguration at the steps of the National Museum in Manila

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr taking oath as Philippine president
Updated On : 30 Jun 2022 | 9:45 AM IST