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Page 45 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Mehmood Khan's journey from top Unilever exec to fighting Lok Sabha polls

Fighting as the JJP-AAP alliance's candidate in Gurgaon, Khan calls it his 'Kurukshetra war' as he squares off against seasoned politicians

Mehmood Khan's journey from top Unilever exec to fighting Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 3:21 PM IST

2019 elections: PM cautions first-time voters against 'mission mahamilavat'

The 'mission mahamilavat' is not in favour of a government with absolute majority at any cost

2019 elections: PM cautions first-time voters against 'mission mahamilavat'
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:28 PM IST

Rafale case: Rahul replies to SC's contempt notice over 'chowkidar' remark

A contempt case was filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi for Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Rafale verdict

Rafale case: Rahul replies to SC's contempt notice over 'chowkidar' remark
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 1:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidate Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Earlier in the morning, Deol paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar before filling his nomination papers

Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidate Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 1:01 PM IST

Can Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar still turn this election?

If China withdraws its veto to let UN designate Jaish chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist, it could give the BJP campaign a boost in the remaining phases of voting

Can Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar still turn this election?
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 10:07 AM IST

BJP, Congress, beware! Atishi Marlena is a Rajputani, warns Manish Sisodia

Atishi began facing diatribes allegedly involving her religion after she restored her surname Marlena in her affidavit and nomination paper to the Election Commission

BJP, Congress, beware! Atishi Marlena is a Rajputani, warns Manish Sisodia
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 9:13 AM IST

Looks like AAP, Congress want to weaken India's unity: Harsh Vardhan

Delhi had always been a bastion of nationalist ideologues and their supporters, said the BJP leader

Looks like AAP, Congress want to weaken India's unity: Harsh Vardhan
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 8:05 AM IST

Don't know PM's caste, Cong fighting polls on development plank: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP over the issue of nationalism

Don't know PM's caste, Cong fighting polls on development plank: Priyanka
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 7:39 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections phase 4: 72 seats in 9 states to go for polling today

The Election Commission has set up 140,000 polling booths/stations and has made elaborate security arrangements

Lok Sabha elections phase 4: 72 seats in 9 states to go for polling today
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 7:06 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara is the only father-son constituency

Chief Minister Kamal Nath is the Congress candidate for the Assembly bypoll, while his son Nakul is a party nominee for the Lok Sabha election

Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara is the only father-son constituency
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 3:32 AM IST

LS polls: How key leaders fighting in Phase 4 fared on MPLAD spending

Babul Surpiyo, Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, an MP from Asansol, West Bengal spent just 72% of the area development fund

LS polls: How key leaders fighting in Phase 4 fared on MPLAD spending
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:58 AM IST

India votes in Phase IV today: Will BJP repeat its strike rate of 2014?

Fourth phase will see several scions in the field, including Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav from Jodhpur, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath's son Nakul in Chhindwara

India votes in Phase IV today: Will BJP repeat its strike rate of 2014?
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:57 AM IST

In Rajasthan fight, Vasundhara Raje works hard for legacy and relevance

Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje is campaigning extensively for the Lok Sabha elections after losing power last year.

In Rajasthan fight, Vasundhara Raje works hard for legacy and relevance
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:43 AM IST

LS polls: Kanpur leather tanneries' lockout stares down at BJP in Phase 4

There are more than 1.6 million electorates in Kanpur City constituency, which would witness voting along with 12 other constituencies in UP on April 29

LS polls: Kanpur leather tanneries' lockout stares down at BJP in Phase 4
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:39 AM IST

Phase 4 states account for 40% of net addition to subscriber base of EPFO

Critics say EPFO data is not a true indicator of job generation, as there is duplication in numbers

Phase 4 states account for 40% of net addition to subscriber base of EPFO
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:34 AM IST

EC failed people of India; silent spectator to BJP 'excesses': Chidambaram

Chidambaram claimed that the EC has been asking accounts of every opposition candidate and even on their small spendings like on a flag

EC failed people of India; silent spectator to BJP 'excesses': Chidambaram
Updated On : 29 Apr 2019 | 2:26 AM IST

Brands use humour, ply causes to keep politics out of election pitch

McDonald's, KFC, Samsonite, Benetton and others play safe even as they look to maximise brand salience in election season

Brands use humour, ply causes to keep politics out of election pitch
Updated On : 28 Apr 2019 | 11:17 PM IST

MNS not in poll fray, but Raj Thackeray a key campaigner for NCP-Congress

Such has been Thackeray's popularity that neither NCP chief Sharad Pawar nor Congress chief Rahul Gandhi addressed any rallies in Mumbai in the last couple of days

MNS not in poll fray, but Raj Thackeray a key campaigner for NCP-Congress
Updated On : 28 Apr 2019 | 10:04 PM IST

Friends and foes swear by Biju Patnaik's legacy in Odisha elections

Other states like Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh also have father-son themes, but there is space for contenders. In Odisha, it is unidimensional

Friends and foes swear by Biju Patnaik's legacy in Odisha elections
Updated On : 28 Apr 2019 | 9:57 PM IST

Employment on top of rural voters' mind, irrigation water next in the list

The Association of Democratic Reforms conducted a survey on what people from various sections of society want; and how they judge the government's performance

Employment on top of rural voters' mind, irrigation water next in the list
Updated On : 28 Apr 2019 | 8:58 PM IST