India, Politics, 4th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 04 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 04 Apr 2019

Shah also said he wanted "direct mandate" from people to come to Parliament and that is why he decided to contest the general election. (Photo: ANI)

Party's decision not to give tickets to those above 75 years of age: Amit Shah

The country is voting to make Narendra Modi prime minister,

04 Apr 2019 8:42 PM

Naqvi maintained that he had not said it in as many words. (Photo: PTI/File)

After Adityanath, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in soup over 'Modiji ki Sena' remark

Adityanath has violated the EC's advisory of keeping armed forces away from political campaign.

04 Apr 2019 8:30 PM

According to the EC, one of the advertisements did not pass muster as it featured a disabled person. (Image: File)

EC denies clearance to 6 Congress advertisements

The party, while seeking a review of the decision, alleged that the poll body was acting under the Union government's pressure.

04 Apr 2019 8:07 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the ambitious 'Nyay' scheme was finalised only after consulting experts. (Photo : ANI)

Not here to tell lies like PM Modi: Rahul in Nagpur

While the Congress wants to work for the people of India, the BJP just makes hollow claims, Rahul said.

04 Apr 2019 7:50 PM

The Congress manifesto committee was headed by Chidambaram. (Image: File)

No tax burden on middle class for 'Nyay' scheme: Chidambaram

The former finance minister also said it was a "promise" of the Congress not to increase the tax burden of the middle class.

04 Apr 2019 7:46 PM

Many BJP leaders have also often used terms like 'anti-national' to target opposition leaders. (Image: PTI)

‘Nation First, Party Next, Self Last’: Advani writes, Modi lauds

In a blog written by him in almost five years Advani said, 'the essence of democracy is in respect for diversity'.

04 Apr 2019 7:28 PM

Criticising the GST and demonetisation for their "disastrous" impact, Priyanka Chaturvedi said the Congress will simplify the new indirect tax, if voted to power. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi has only "television", no vision: Priyanka Chaturvedi

It was Indira Gandhi who demonstrated with courage how to strike right inside the enemy's house,"Chaturvedi said.

04 Apr 2019 6:34 PM

Singh is a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and was in power in the state when the 16th century Babri mosque was demolished in December 1992. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rajasthan Guv Kalyan Singh praises Modi, Prez sends notice for 'necessary action'

President forwarded the letter to the Home Ministry after returning from an international visit.

04 Apr 2019 4:50 PM

The Congress on Thursday fielded Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: Cong fields Kamal Nath's son Nakul from Chhindwara seat

The party also announced that Kamal Nath will contest the bypoll from the Chhindwara assembly constituency.

04 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

A senior leader, Thangkabalu has held various positions including that of State general secretary in the party. (Image:File)

TN Cong leader K V Thangkabalu is Wayanad poll in charge

He was present in Wayanad today to receive Gandhi when he arrived to file his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections.

04 Apr 2019 4:13 PM

Rapolu was associated with the Telangana movement and had quit the Congress last month. (Image: ANI)

Gorakhpur MP, former Congress MP from Telangana join BJP

The BJP has not yet announced its candidate for Gorakhpur, the political turf of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

04 Apr 2019 3:56 PM

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi claimed the Congress is "expert in exploitation" of votes on a communal basis. (Image: File)

Rahul's journey from Amethi to Wayanad exposes Cong's 'communal character': Naqvi

The 48-year-old Gandhi scion is also contesting from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

04 Apr 2019 3:38 PM

Akhilesh is using hashtag #VikasPoochhRahaHai in his tweets to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his development claims. (Photo: Twitter)

Will BJP’s manifesto come after polls? Akhilesh mocks PM

The SP chief also said that countdown of the BJP has started.

04 Apr 2019 3:14 PM

Jaitley said India's growth has stabilised between 7-7.5 per cent and irrespective of global trends, domestic consumption is going to increase. (Photo: File)

Will stick to fiscal prudence, lower tax rates if voted to power: Jaitley

The general elections will be held in phases beginning April 11 and counting of votes will take place on May 23.

04 Apr 2019 2:39 PM

Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi and senior Congress leaders including K C Venugopal and Mukul Wasnik. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul most courageous man I know, Wayanad take care of him: Priyanka

Her appeal to the people of Wayanad came after Rahul Gandhi filed nomination from the parliamentary constituency in Kerala.

04 Apr 2019 2:13 PM

Mayawati said this phrase has insulted India and its democracy and that the parties could not be forgiven for this ‘sin’. (Photo: ANI)

‘Modi is India, India is Modi’: Mayawati says BJP no different than Cong

She referred to the party slogan of the 70s ‘Indira is India, India is Indira’.

04 Apr 2019 2:08 PM

The constituency is traditionally an AIMIM stronghold and won by Owaisi since 2004. (Photo: File)

Owaisi sure of 4th win from Hyderabad; BJP, Cong say he will lose for 'goondaism'

BJP has again fielded J Bhagwant Rao, who had lost to Owaisi in the 2014 polls, while Cong's Feroz Khan, lost 2018 assembly elections.

04 Apr 2019 1:12 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP emerged as the top advertiser with a total advertisement expense of Rs 1.21 crore, accounting for around 32 per cent of the total advertisement expenses on Google, it said. (Representational Image)

BJP tops Google's list of advertising transparency report for 2019 polls

Political parties and their affiliates have spent Rs 3.76 crore on advertisements since February 19, 2019.

04 Apr 2019 1:05 PM

The AAP has been batting for tie up with Congress citing the need to defeat the BJP and replace the Modi government in the national interest. (Photo: PTI)

AAP, Congress resume talks to discuss seat sharing formula for Delhi

The two leaders discussed the seat sharing formula with AAP offering two seats to the Congress, said a source.

04 Apr 2019 12:56 PM

Puri, who was summoned to join the probe on Wednesday, denied having 'any connection or involvement of any kind in defence or the case.' (Photo: ANI)

VVIP chopper case: Kamal Nath's nephew appears before ED

Ratul Puri met the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case around 11 AM.

04 Apr 2019 12:51 PM

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