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The party also alleged that Pradhan prevented the officials from checking his helicopter. (Photo: File)

Pradhan misbehaves with govt officers on poll duty: BJD to EC, demands action

Five parliamentary constituencies of Odisha will go to polls on April 18. Counting of votes will be done on May 23.

18 Apr 2019 9:05 AM

'Dear Citizens of India, Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted. (Photo: File)

Go out, vote and 'strengthen our democracy': PM Modi urges voters

'I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote!' Modi wrote.

18 Apr 2019 8:44 AM

The Prime Minister was stated to have been held up at the place for around 15 minutes because of the sudden checking, the official said. (Photo: File)

Poll officer searches PM Modi's chopper, gets suspended for violating norms

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's helicopter was also checked by the personnel of EC flying squad in Rourkela on Tuesday.

18 Apr 2019 7:47 AM

The crime branch team tracked down one of the accused, Rajkumar Rajawat, in his home town Mehandawa in Bind district of Madhya Pradesh earlier this month, said DCP, crime, Deepak Deoraj.

Man wanted in murder case held after 12 years

The crime branch team tracked down one of the accused, Rajkumar Rajawat, in his home town Mehandawa in Bind district of MP.

18 Apr 2019 6:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with senior NCP leader Vijaysinh Mohite Patil and son Ranjitsinh Mohite Patil, who recently joined BJP, during an election rally at Akluj in Solapur on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Remove Congress to remove poverty: Modi

Modi also gave a local touch in his speeches in the home state while trying to woo voters.

18 Apr 2019 5:31 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah (Photo: PTI/File)

Farooq Abdullah way ahead of his rivals

In the by-election for the seat held in April 2017, a voter turnout of 7.13 percent was recorded which was the lowest in thirty years.

18 Apr 2019 5:27 AM

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (Photo: PTI)

Gehlot hints Kovind President because of caste, retracts

BJP seeks action, terms Cong anti-dalit.

18 Apr 2019 5:22 AM

The charred remains of a vehicle that was allegedly torched by suspected Maoists. (Photo: PTI)

Maoists kill poll official, torch vehicle in Odisha

The deceased was identified as Sanjukta Digal. The injured were rushed to Kandhamal district headquarters hospital.

18 Apr 2019 5:17 AM

The state branch of the ECI had made arrangements for drinking water and shade to protect from the Sun and Sakhi polling booths have been set up in each Assembly constituency as per ECI guidelines. (Representational image)

359 polling stations critical: Election Commission

There are 20,716 polling booths in 10 constituencies. Around 8,546,000 voters will exercise their franchise in 10 constituencies.

18 Apr 2019 2:10 AM

Shatrughan Sinha and hid wife Poonam Sinha

Shatrughan Sinha’s wife to challenge Rajnath Singh

On Wednesday, Mrs Sinha was declared as the SP candidate from Lucknow from where Rajnath Singh had filed his nomination on Tuesday.

18 Apr 2019 2:02 AM

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi (Photo: PTI)

Lalu offered to pull down Nitish govt: Sushil Kumar Modi

According to Mr. Modi, the development took place after the grand alliance comprising of RJD-JD(U) and Congress formed the government in Bihar.

18 Apr 2019 1:58 AM

People commute through a flooded road after heavy rains at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Storm and rains kill over 50 in 4 states

The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

18 Apr 2019 1:48 AM

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the AICC general secretary in charge of Uttar Pradesh (East)

Can Priyanka Vadra shed her Gandhian image and turn into a wiser neta?

More than ever, the Congress today understands that the only way to grab power is by taking Assembly elections seriously.

18 Apr 2019 1:37 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Delhi alliance is on: AAP to fight 4 seats, Congress 3

The tieup could upset the BJP’s applecart in Delhi, where it had won all seven seats in the 2014 elections.

18 Apr 2019 1:23 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Thirunelli temple in Wayanad district on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul targets PM, Sangh; says Kerala a role model

Known as “Kashi of the South”, the Thirunelli temple, in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and thick forest, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

18 Apr 2019 1:15 AM

The report also concluded that women faced higher unemployment rates and lower labour force participation rates.

50 lakh men had lost jobs after demonetisation, claims study

The State of Working India 2019 report said that unemployment in the country has risen steadily since 2011.

18 Apr 2019 1:08 AM

Hardik Patel emerges as a star campaigner for Gujarat Cong

Patel attempts to attract voters by questioning the BJP and the Prime Minister on issues concerning farmers and unemployment.

18 Apr 2019 12:59 AM

Congress national spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi

Congress leader slams party, says ‘goons get priority’

“Deeply saddened that lumpen goons get preference in @incindia over those who have given their sweat & blood,” Ms Chaturvedi said in a stinging tweet.

18 Apr 2019 12:56 AM

MP: BJP pits Malegaon accused Sadhvi Pragya against Digvijay Singh

RSS’ choice brings Hindutva poll plank at centrestage.

18 Apr 2019 12:51 AM

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