2019 Lok Sabha Elections

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In the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, the RLSP contested five seats in alliance with the RJD, the Congress and two other small outfits. The party, however, lost all five seats to its rivals, including Karakat and Ujiyarpur, from where Kushwaha himself had contested. (Photo: AP)

Jolt to Kushwaha's RLSP, all 3 of its legislators join JD(U)

The RLSP legislators had earlier revolted against Kushwaha's decision to snap ties with NDA and join Mahagathbandhan.

26 May 2019 5:37 PM

The new legislators held talks with party chief and also posed for a photograph, flashing the victory sign with Patnaik, after the meeting held in Bhubaneshwar. (Photo: ANI)

Newly elected BJD MPs meet Naveen Patnaik

BJD put up a tough fight against BJP and managed to retain 12 of 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

26 May 2019 2:27 PM

YSR Congress Party president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Jagan Mohan Reddy-PM meet focuses on finances, special status in Andhra

YSR Congress Party president Jagan Mohan Reddy also invited the Prime Minister to his swearing-in on May 30 in Vijayawada.

26 May 2019 2:13 PM

‘It is very strange that many of our supporters had voted for our party but their votes have not been registered, there are instances where no votes were cast for our party. How is it possible?’ AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran said. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Dhinakaran to move EC, alleges non-registration of votes

DMK, alone, was able to sweep the state by winning 23 seats, with a vote share of 32.76 per cent.

26 May 2019 1:59 PM

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday said that he will file a complaint before the Election Commission regarding non-registration of votes in the polling booths during the Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

Dhinakaran asks clarification from EC regarding non-registration of votes

AMMK could only muster an estimated vote share of 5 per cent in the Parliamentary elections and Assembly by-polls.

26 May 2019 1:02 PM

Pakistan is ready to hold talks with the new Indian government to resolve all outstanding issues, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said. (Photo: File)

Pak ready to hold talks with new Indian government: FM Qureshi

His remarks came two days after PM Modi on Thursday led his BJP towards a super-sized victory for a second term in office.

26 May 2019 11:04 AM

Riding on muscular nationalism and a strident anti-Congress plank spearheaded by Prime Minister Modi, the BJP on Thursday got an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha. (Photo:AP)

China wishes to work with PM Modi again, after victory in polls

'We have noticed that after PM Narendra Modi assumed office, he has made a lot of efforts to enhance the Indian economy,' said Mu Degui.

26 May 2019 9:57 AM

BJP leader Smriti Irani and a party MP from Amethi on Sunday lended a shoulder to mortal remains of Surendra Singh. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Smriti Irani, BJP MP lends shoulder to mortal remains of Surendra Singh

A former village head was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said on Sunday.

26 May 2019 9:55 AM

Narendra Modi was Saturday appointed Prime Minister by President Ram Nath Kovind after he was unanimously elected NDA parliamentary party leader at a meeting in which he asked its members to work without discrimination, stressing on the need to win over the trust of minorities. (Photo: Twitter/ @BJP4India)

‘Oppn has fooled minorities’: PM Modi asks NDA lawmakers to win their trust

In a 75-minute speech, Modi said minorities were made to leave in an 'imaginary fear' and they have to break this 'deception'.

26 May 2019 9:21 AM

YSRCP leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao here on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Reddy meets KCR, bats for friendly relations between Andhra-T'gana

Reddy, after winning the Andhra Assembly elections, was elected as YSRCP Legislature Party leader, after which he called on KCR.

26 May 2019 9:00 AM

'We are not interested in bringing down the (MP) government but BJP can't help if it falls on its own,' Chouhan told reporters. (Photo: File)

BJP Not interested in bringing down MP govt: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP had won 28 out of 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the just-concluded general polls.

25 May 2019 7:58 PM

From comparing Indian politicians to 'Game of Thrones' characters to taking a jibe at Farhan Akhtar's late reaction tweet, memesters left no stone unturned. (Photo: ANI)

Here are some hilarious election result-themed memes

Meme artists took this as an opportunity to supply a fresh batch of steaming hot memes, puns, and jokes.

25 May 2019 7:20 PM

During the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held today, all leaders urged Gandhi to continue as the party president, even as Rahul remained firm on his decision to resign. (Photo: File)

Cadre in South will commit suicide: Chidambaram appeals Rahul not to resign

Chidambaram got emotional while appealing to Congress President Rahul Gandhi not to step down from his post.

25 May 2019 6:43 PM

The party, however, failed to win even a single seat as the BJP under Tiwari's leadership did a clean sweep winning all the seven seats by huge margins. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Manoj Tiwari pays courtesy visit to poll rival Sheila Dikshit

Dikshit took charge of Delhi Congress president in January and led the party in the general election.

25 May 2019 6:24 PM

Chavan also said he will soon meet Gandhi to discuss the performance of the party in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Ashok Chavan offers to step down as Maharashtra Cong chief

'I have submitted my resignation and now it is up to Rahul Gandhi to take a call,' Chavan said.

25 May 2019 6:24 PM

Ahead of addressing the gathering, Narendra Modi bowed before the constitution before at the NDA parliamentary meeting. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas,' says Modi at NDA meet

After the meet, PM Modi is likely to meet President Ram Nath Kovind around 8 pm and stake claim to form government.

25 May 2019 5:55 PM

In the 175-member assembly, YSRC won 151 seats, routing the ruling Telugu Desam Party led by N Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt in Andhra

Reddy, who reached Hyderabad by air from Vijayawada, met the Governor around 4.30 pm, official sources said.

25 May 2019 5:26 PM

The meeting assumes importance as the YSRCP chief during the election campaign had said his party would support whoever promises Andhra Pradesh the Special Category Status. (Photo: File)

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet Modi on tomorrow

Reddy is likely to discuss providing outside or issue-based support to the Modi government in the meeting.

25 May 2019 5:18 PM

The lone CPI(M)-led government in the country had organised mass public meetings, cultural fiestas and exhibitions to mark its first and second anniversaries on May 25. (Photo: File)

After massive LS debacle, Pinarayi govt has muted 3rd anniversary

The ruling Left Front, which had expected an impressive victory, could win only one seat.

25 May 2019 4:54 PM

The ruling TMC has won 22 out of 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Post results, BJP's Roopa Ganguly warns of violence in WB

The BJP leader also said that the lives of people who cast their ballot in favour of BJP are in danger.

25 May 2019 4:49 PM

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