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AAP East Delhi candidate Atishi said she has filed a criminal complaint in Tis Hazari Court against Gambhir. (Photo: File)

'Gautam Gambhir has two voter IDs,' says AAP, files criminal complaint

AAP East Delhi candidate Atishi said it is a criminal matter and called for his 'immediate disqualification'.

26 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

BJP's candidate from northwest Delhi constituency Hans Raj Hans, Union minister and Chandni Chowk candidate Harsh Vardhan and other party leaders were also present. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party

Mehndi's daughter is married to a son of Hans.

26 Apr 2019 2:09 PM

The surgeon said that the tumour and tissues were sent to Mumbai for tests. The reports revealed that she had developed cancer. (Photo: ANI)

Surgery cured Sadhvi Pragya of cancer, not cow urine

According to surgeon, a bilateral mastectomy was performed at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences. (Photo: ANI)

26 Apr 2019 1:57 PM

A day before filing nomination Modi on Thursday held a roadshow and performed Ganga aarti in Varanasi. (Photo: ANI twitter)

PM expresses gratitude, urges people of Varanasi to vote in huge number

The Prime Minister also urged people to not believe anyone who discourages them from exercising their franchise.

26 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

'It is Mayawati's anxiety that is making her say so. On one hand, you have 'nakli bhatija' (fake nephew) on other you have 'nakli bua.' (fake aunt),' Maurya had earlier commented. (Photo: ANI)

SP is 'Samapt Party', BSP 'Bilkul Samapt Party': UP Deputy CM

Criticising Congress he said, they are breathing through two seats- Amethi and Raebareli but this time there will be 'Lotus' on both of them

26 Apr 2019 1:17 PM

Both the parties have sacrificed for the sake of the country. We have given up half of our seats only to ensure the communal BJP does not return to power again: Akhilesh Yadav. (Photo: File)

Congress is ambitious, similar to BJP: Akhilesh Yadav

'Cong game plan was not to stop the BJP from forming the government at the Centre, but to come to power in UP in 2022,' Akhilesh said.

26 Apr 2019 11:58 AM

'The NDA will get three-fourth majority in the country,' Union Home Minister Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

NDA will get three-fourth majority in the country: Rajnath Singh

People of Varanasi are very lucky as they are choosing the PM of India, while people of other constituencies are choosing their MPs: Swaraj

26 Apr 2019 11:39 AM

Fatima Siddique said that she would campaign for Malegaon blast accused and her party candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya if she apologizes to Muslims for her remarks. (Photo: ANI)

BJP vs BJP: Fatima Rasool upset with Sadhvi Pragya, wants apology

'I respect saffron but does Thakur respect hijab? If Thakur respects hijab then she must apologise to the Muslim community,' Siddique said.

26 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

PM Modi is contesting against Congress' Ajay Rai and SP leader Shalini Yadav. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi files nomination for Varanasi constituency; NDA allies in tow

He was accompanied by BJP’s senior leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari.

26 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

The former home minister also asked who kept the country safe in the three wars fought in 1947, 1965 and 1971. (File Photo)

Modi thinks he can rule India through fear: P Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday said the people will vote for a country 'where the mind is without fear'.

26 Apr 2019 9:59 AM

The Union Minister said that he was sad at India being denied the opportunity to establish that it does not accept inexperienced dynasts with no other credentials. (Photo: File)

Priyanka 'quietly chickened out' from contesting against Modi: Jaitley

The Union Minister’s comments came hours after Congress announced Ajay Rai as its candidate from Varanasi.

26 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

The EC had served him a notice and cautioned against making any such utterances in the future. (File Photo)

CPI demands strong action against Amit Shah's 'IAF as Modi's Air force' comment

The Communist Party of India on Thursday wrote a letter to the Election Commission demanding strong action against BJP president Amit Shah.

26 Apr 2019 9:24 AM

During the rally, Mayawati said Dimple was like a member of her family. (File Photo)

Accepted her as part of my family: Mayawati after Dimple Yadav touches feet

In a show of mahagathbandhan unity, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and wife of Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, touched BSP chief Mayawati's feet.

26 Apr 2019 9:15 AM

Congress Legislature Party leader Kiran Choudhary

Four women MLAs rally for kids

While Kiran Choudhary is an MLA from Tosham in Bhiwani, Renuka Bishnoi represents Hansi in Hisar.

26 Apr 2019 4:18 AM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greets supporters during an election campaign rally in support of the party candidate Shiv Sharan Kushwaha (to Priyanka’s right) in Jhansi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi woos Bundelkhand, holds 2 rallies in 2 days

All the four Lok Sabha seats in the region were won by the BJP in 2014 with a massive 44.86 per cent vote share.

26 Apr 2019 4:02 AM

Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Congress can’t keep country safe: Amit Shah

Mr Shah said the BJP cannot do ‘ilu-ilu’ with terrorists, an apparent reference to the popular short form of ‘I love you’.

26 Apr 2019 3:57 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi shakes hands with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot as deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot looks on during an election campaign rally at Bandanwara in Ajmer on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP delivered injustice in 5 years: Rahul Gandhi

Mr Gandhi was addressing an election rally at Jalore in Marwar region of Rajasthan.

26 Apr 2019 3:54 AM

Congress Secretary Digvijay Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Veterans prefer sons to daughters as political heir apparent in MP

Many veterans in MP politics have chosen to keep their daughters away from politics and encouraged their sons to step into their shoes.

26 Apr 2019 3:47 AM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his wife and party candidate Dimple Yadav (R) present a memento to BSP supremo Mayawati during an election campaign rally, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Kannauj, Thursday, April 25, 2019. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition alliance will give new PM to nation, says Akhilesh Yadav

Slamming the Prime Minister, the SP chief said the BJP will not be able to talk about their performance.

26 Apr 2019 3:41 AM

Trinamul Congress (TMC) candidate from Asansol, Moon Moon Sen

Pak PM a friend, will talk to him again: Moon Moon

Asked if she would act as an emissary if the government asks her to be, she said would never be assigned such a job.

26 Apr 2019 3:34 AM

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