2019 Lok Sabha Elections

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The pre-election cover by Aatish Taseer was acclaimed by Modis’ critics as “divider” by a global media powerhouse. (Photo:AP)

Changing times: 'TIME' mag now says 'Narendra Modi has united India'

Manoj Ladwa, the writer, credited Modi’s emergence as a unifier to his origins in backward class.

29 May 2019 1:15 PM

The editorial titled 'Ram ka kaam hoga' (Ram's work will be done) says that there is a sense of delight and excitement in the country about PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony to be held on Thursday and compares it with Lord Ram's 'Rajyaabhishek' (coronation ceremony). (Photo: FIle)

Ram Mandir will be made, time has come: Shiv Sena

'The mandate of the 2019 LS elections is given in favour of Ram Mandir and Ram Rajya,' the editorial read.

29 May 2019 12:17 PM

This statement from Sinha came just a day after three MLAs (two from TMC) and 50-60 Councillors joined BJP in presence of party's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. (Photo: ANI)

'TMC govt will fall within next 6 months to 1 yr,' says BJP's Rahul Sinha

Sinha said that TMC is fanning violence across the state after suffering heavy loss in Bengal during recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.

29 May 2019 11:57 AM

Tej Pratap lamented that had Lalu Prasad been out of jail, the RJD would not have faced the rout. (Photo: File)

I am with Tejashwi as Krishna: Tej Pratap on reports of rift in RJD

'Why should he (Tejashwi) resign? If one does not like his leadership, one can leave RJD or Mahagathbandhan,' Tej said.

29 May 2019 11:04 AM

Patnaik was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganeshi Lal in a grand ceremony at the Idco Exhibition Ground here. (Photo:ANI | Twitter)

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for fifth consecutive term

It is the first time Patnaik has taken oath in an open public ground. In 2000, 2004, 2009 and 2014, he was sworn in at Raj Bhavan.

29 May 2019 8:34 AM

BJP leaders Kailash Vijayvargiya and Mukul Roy with West Bengal MLAs and councillors who joined Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Setback to Mamata Banerjee as 2 MLAs, 50 councillors join BJP fold

Will demolish TMC in 7 phases, says Vijayvargiya on post-poll exodus.

29 May 2019 1:48 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee made major changes in her cabinet following the drubbing her party. (Photo: File)

Mamata reshuffles state cabinet after poll drubbing in West Bengal

The reshuffle comes amid a stupendous performance of the BJP in WB, where it won 18 Lok Sabha seats.

28 May 2019 9:15 PM

Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday appealed to party president Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his decision to step down, saying the party has bounced back in the past from challenging circumstances to triumph. (Photo: File)

Dikshit urges Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his decision to quit as party chief

The Congress faces a critical crisis with Gandhi staying firm on his decision to quit after the poll debacle.

28 May 2019 8:21 PM

DMK chief MK Stalin, whose party led the UPA alliance including Congress in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday batted for the continuance of Rahul Gandhi as the Congress president. (Photo: File)

MK Stalin urges Rahul to continue as Congress president

Stalin, who had a telephonic conversation with Rahul, requested him not to step down from the post.

28 May 2019 7:47 PM

‘I have spoken to other Chief Ministers also. Since it is a ceremonial program, we thought of attending it,’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata to attend Modi's swearing-in

Modi will be sworn in for a second term as prime minister on Thursday at 7 pm in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

28 May 2019 7:46 PM

They joined the BJP at the party's headquarters here in the presence of BJP general secretary Kailash Vijaywargiya and Mukul Roy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Setback for Mamata: 2 TMC MLAs, more than 63 councillors join BJP

'Like elections were held in 7 phases in WB, joining in BJP will also happen in seven phases,' Vijayvargiya asserted.

28 May 2019 4:30 PM

Patil and Mahajan met at the latter's residence today in Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

Cong leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to join BJP on June 1

On April 25 Congress president Rahul Gandhi had accepted Patil's resignation as the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly.

28 May 2019 4:11 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to leave for Tirumala this evening to pay obeisance to Lord Balaji in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM-designate Jagan Reddy to offer prayers at Lord Balaji temple

During his election campaign, Reddy had mentioned that YSRCP would support whosoever promises Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh.

28 May 2019 4:06 PM

M Veerappa Moily backs the Congress President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Narendra Modi’s win not a criteria to leave presidentship: Moily to Rahul

The senior leader also denied that the party was facing an 'existential threat'.

28 May 2019 4:02 PM

Karnataka BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said that if the Congress-JD(S) coalition decides to dissolve the state Assembly, he will welcome their decision. (Photo: File)

Will welcome if they dissolve Karnataka Assembly: Yeddyruappa

Yeddyurappa also said that he is going to Delhi for the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

28 May 2019 3:31 PM

In the 200-member strong Rajasthan State Assembly, the Congress has 100 MLAs and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has one MLA. (Photo: ANI)

BSP and 20-25 Cong' MLAs unhappy with Rajasthan govt: Gyandev Ahuja

Meanwhile, Rajasthan BJP leader Bhawani Singh Rajawat said that the Congress government is unstable and might fall.

28 May 2019 3:30 PM

JD(S)-Congress Coordination Committee chief Siddaramaiah on cabinet reshuffle. (Photo: File)

‘No reshuffle, only filling up of 3 vacant posts’: Siddaramaiah

In an attempt to save his govt, Kumaraswamy has swung into action and is trying to pacify some disgruntled Congress legislators personally.

28 May 2019 3:18 PM

'Till now, the date of the assembly session in Tamil Nadu is not announced, after that announcement, we will take a decision (on bringing a no-confidence motion),' Stalin said at a press conference here. (Photo: File)

'Wait and see': Stalin on whether DMK will bring no-confidence motion in TN Assembly

Earlier on Tuesday, 13 DMK leaders, who won in recently held by-polls, were administered oath of office by Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal.

28 May 2019 3:05 PM

'Population control laws are necessary for the development of the country,' Giriraj said. (Photo: ANI)

These laws are necessary: Giriraj backs Ramdev on population control statement

'Baba Ramdev's statement on population control should be seen in a positive light,' Giriraj said.

28 May 2019 2:58 PM

The former Union minister said Gandhi has led the party from the front and still has far more to offer to the party. (Photo: File)

Ready to take job of Congress leader in LS if offered: Shashi Tharoor

The Congress has no time to sit and lick its wounds as it must immediately pick itself up for the upcoming state elections, Tharoor said.

28 May 2019 2:53 PM

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