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Priyanka Gandhi to begin 3-day UP poll visit from today

Priyanka is expected to hold detailed discussions with block and district level as well as state level leaders from the state.

08 Mar 2019 6:05 AM

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 49 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

The missing link in the national security debate

The target was a training camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, the terrorist group which claimed responsibility for the Pulwama suicide bomber attack.

08 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

Bihar Opposition allies still in seat talks

Sources said that a meeting is likely to be held later this week to build a consensus over the issue between partners.

06 Mar 2019 2:02 AM

It was the popular 'Abki Baar Modi Sarkar that triggered the 'Modi wave' across the country during 2014 general elections. (Photo: PTI)

'Modi hai toh mumkin hai': BJP coins new slogan for 2019 polls

Modi was the one to bring the jingle culture in the ambit of political campaigning.

05 Mar 2019 3:11 PM

Oppn ‘Grand Alliance’ faces bigger challenge

The Congress and the CPI(M) have been co-opted in February as part of the coalition of regional parties against the BJP.

05 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

A file photo of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and RLSP leader Upendra Kushwaha with other leaders of the grand alliance in Patna.

Manjhi, Kushwaha tussle may hit grand alliance

Though the seat-sharing formula of grand alliance is not final yet, the HAM wants at least 1 seat more than what is offered to the RLSP.

24 Feb 2019 2:31 AM

An expert said, 'the uncertainty associated with the coming election —polls suggest a narrowing gap between the BJP and the opposition — only provides more fodder for an arms race in spending'. (Representational Image)

India's 2019 LS polls to be most expensive in world: Experts

Election Commission is soon expected to announce its schedule for the polls to be held to elect 543 members of the Lok Sabha.

22 Feb 2019 11:58 AM

Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awami Morcha supremo Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: PTI)

Jitan Ram Manjhi not willing to accept few seats

HAM insiders said that a coordination committee meeting to discuss the issue is likely to be held on February 18.

15 Feb 2019 6:26 AM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY)

Pre-poll alliance in the offing: Mamata Banerjee

During the meet, NCP and Congress also finalised seat-sharing agreement for Maharashtra.

14 Feb 2019 2:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Polls inspire biopics too

The 2019 general election, however, seems unique, having spurred activity in Bollywood too — it’s literally raining biopics.

11 Feb 2019 12:02 AM

‘They are trying to form a ‘majboor’ (weak) government in Delhi. They are worried about the present ‘majboot’ (strong) government,’ said PM Modi at the rally in Agartala. (Photo: ANI)

It seems Olympics going on to ridicule me: PM Modi

PM Modi calls opposition ‘mahamilawatwalas’, says leaders are only involved in ‘holding hands in meetings in Delhi and Kolkata for photos.’

09 Feb 2019 6:44 PM

PM Modi also attacked Congress for ignoring real ‘ratnas’ of India. ‘I pay my tributes to Dr Bhupen Hazarika. He raised his voice for the deprived and the poor.’ (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

They are all ‘mahamilawati’ parties: PM Modi lashes out at Oppn in Assam

Defending Citizenship Bill, PM said we must ‘understand pain of people forced to flee their homes and leave behind all they own.’

09 Feb 2019 3:30 PM

Police are also checking Kumar’s involvvements in previous cases if any.

Man held for publishing fake 2019 poll schedule

Since the arrest was under bailable sections, Kumar was later released on bail.

06 Feb 2019 2:47 AM

‘In true fascist style, he (PM Modi) is trying to encircle everyone with agencies…The Union government will last for a month at the most,’ said Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Modi not mentally prepared to go out of power: Mamata Banerjee

‘He has no allies in the country. He is not capable of anything,’ Mamata said, lashing out at PM Modi.

02 Feb 2019 7:31 PM

‘We will not let him (Modi) succeed,’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said in response to PM Modi urging people to accept it. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Will oppose Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Centre will have to withdraw it: Mamata

In his speech at event organised by Matua community, Modi praised Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and sought TMC’s support for it.

02 Feb 2019 5:53 PM

‘Those who never made eye-to-eye contact, never greeted one another, such Bua-Bhateeja (aunt-nephew) have come on the same forum. This tells how powerful we are,’ BJP president Amit Shah said, targeting the SP-BSP alliance. (Photo: ANI)

‘Rahul Gandhi should clear his stand on Ayodhya’: Amit Shah

Amit Shah was speaking at Trishakti Sammelan of BJP booth-level workers at Parade Ground in Dehradun.

02 Feb 2019 3:46 PM

The situation was caused by hundreds of supporters who were standing outside the venue tried to barge into the inner ring of the rally ground, leading to commotion. (Photo: ANI)

Several injured in stampede at Bengal Modi rally

PM Modi was addressing the well-attended rally of the Matua community.

02 Feb 2019 2:52 PM

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Parivartan Rally in Bihar’s Siwan district.

Rally war about to begin in Bihar as rivals line up shows of strength

Patna has been covered with political posters, banners and hoardings in the run-up to parliamentary elections.

02 Feb 2019 1:48 AM

'It is not right to compare the two data sets, this data is not verified. It is not correct to use this report as final,' Kumar added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Report saying '45-year high in unemployment' not verified: NITI Aayog

'Government did not release the data (on jobs) as it is still being processed. When the data is ready we will release it,' Kumar said.

31 Jan 2019 6:54 PM

It was alleged that the said act, ‘resulted in the loss of over Rs 111,44,35,066 to the government exchequer and unlawful gain to public servants and private individuals.’ (Photo: PTI | File)

ED conducts raids in 'memorials scam' case of UP during Mayawati's tenure

The raids are being conducted at seven places and those include premises of some officials and other private people.

31 Jan 2019 3:55 PM

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