Politics
BJP Releases New List, Replaces Uma Bharti with Anurag Sharma for Jhansi
Uma Bharti, who currently serves as the Cabinet Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, had already announced that she would not contest the elections.
Mamata Slams EC after Transfer of Four Bengal Cops, Says Poll Body Acting on Behest of Ruling Party
The EC on Friday night removed Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma and Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Gyanwant Singh in a major shake-up in the police establishment of the state.
ITBP Soldiers Cast First Vote for 2019 Polls in Arunachal Pradesh
Service voters belonging to defence and paramilitary forces have the option of either voting through postal ballot or through a proxy voter duly appointed by him/her.
'What About Unfulfilled Promises?' As Congress Guarantees NYAY, Farmers Wonder if It's Just Another Poll Sop
Apart from NYAY, the Congress promises to waive the outstanding loan of farmers and end non-payment of loans as a criminal offence. It also promises to introduce a separate 'Kisan budget' to prioritise issues affecting the agriculture sector.
As Remains Return of Martyred BSF Jawan, Poll Campaigning Turns Into Tribute in Hometown
While Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was busy campaigning in the district today, Congress candidate for Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Sushanta Borgohain visited the martyr's residence and paid tributes.
PM Modi Biopic Actor Vivek Oberoi Named in BJP's Star Campaigner List for Gujarat
The star campaigner list also includes former MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia.
Naidu's Son Says New Leader will Emerge as PM with Support of Regional Parties
Nara Lokesh said that despite best efforts from Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao, YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy would not be able to defeat the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP in Andhra Pradesh.
Akhilesh Yadav Promises 2% Tax on Upper Caste Elites With an Aim to Bridge Economic Disparity
Hitting out at the upper caste groups, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said the 10% of the total population owns more than 60% of the country’s wealth.
Some People Lose Their Sleep When India Hits Back at Terrorists, Says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said he had not let the country hang its head in shame in the five years he had been in power, stressing that the country's reputation and image were higher than it had been ever been.
'Sad That BJP Has Forgotten Its Own': In Robert Vadra, LK Advani Finds Unexpected Support
Taking a swipe at the BJP for dropping Advani from Lok Sabha polls, Vadra said it was disgraceful that his ‘seniority and advice’ was not valued.
Congress, AAP Iron Out Differences in Haryana and Delhi, Decision on Alliance Likely Today
The two, however, deferred a decision on Punjab amid reports that chief minister Amarinder Singh was not in favour of an alliance in the state.
Road to Delhi Runs Through Awadh But Will SP-BSP Weigh Down BJP in Their Stronghold?
The region has given three prime ministers to the country — Indira Gandhi who represented the Rae Bareli constituency, VP Singh, who was elected from Fatehpur constituency and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who represented Lucknow.
Hours After Lending a Helping Hand to Injured Scribes in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi Posts Message for Them
Hours after a group of journalists, who had arrived to cover Rahul Gandhi’s election rally in Kerala’s Wayanad, were injured in a mishap, the Congress president wished them speedy recovery.
‘Most Courageous Man I Know’: Priyanka Asks Wayanad to Take Care of Rahul Gandhi
Her appeal to the people of Wayanad came after AICC president Rahul Gandhi filed nomination from the parliamentary constituency in Kerala.
Rahul Gandhi Kicks Off 2019 Battle from Wayanad, Says 'Won't Say a Word' Against Ruling Left
Union minister Smriti Irani, who is in Gandhi's turf Amethi, accused the Congress chief of 'insulting' the people by choosing Wayanad for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
BJP Distances Itself from PM Modi Biopic, But Says Ban on Film Will Curtail Freedom of Expression
The BJP said that the makers created the film after getting influenced by the lifestyle of PM Modi, but the party is in no way involved in it. It also said that there is no violation of the model code of conduct.
