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The state leadership of CPI(M) had rejected the charges of bogus voting and alleged that the chief electoral officer was acting in accordance with the UDFs ploy. (Photo: File)

Three CPI(M) activists booked for 'bogus voting' in Kerala

The CEO, on Tuesday, had also sought a report from the district collectors of Kannur and Kasragod on complaints of fake...

2 May 2019 1:13 PM IST

After four phases of election, I can confidently say that this fascist Narendra Modi government is on its way out. There will be a new government at the Centre which will be driven by regional parties, Brien said. (Photo: File)

Anti-BJP front will form govt, TMC to play kingmaker: Derek O'Brien

Brien ruled out the possibility of supporting the NDA in case it falls short of majority, saying it is a fight 'against...

2 May 2019 1:04 PM IST

Mayawati, whose term in the Upper House was till April next year, had said that she would resign as there was no point to be a member when she was not allowed to speak. (Photo: File)

Congress, BJP acting against SP-BSP alliance: Mayawati

Congress President Rahul Gandi had alleged that control of Mayawati and Akhilesh was in hands of PM Narendra Modi.

2 May 2019 1:04 PM IST

The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh is fighting a battle to lose, says Union Minister Smriti Irani, as the battle of ballots intensifies in Indias politically most important state where 80 Lok Sabha seats are up for grab. (Photo: File)

Congress is fighting a battle to lose: Smriti Irani

Irani's comment comes post Priyanka's statement that Congress had fielded some candidates in UP with an aim to cut BJP's...

2 May 2019 1:00 PM IST

Culturally and geographically, burqa may be considered as more Indian than Western attire such as shirt-pants. Questioning its usage and that of other religious symbols is nothing else but manipulating false notions to target particular communities.

Shiv Sena clarifies its 'ban on burqa' remark; calls it personal...

Citing a ban on burqa in Sri Lanka post deadly Easter attacks, Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' demanded imposition of a...

2 May 2019 11:29 AM IST

A 'rebel' who vows to protect people from 'dacoits in society'

Malkhan Singh Rajpoot, 76, is testing his electoral fortunes from Dhauhara constituency as Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party...

2 May 2019 11:22 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya attacks PM: How will listing Masood help when Imran Khan...

India's representative to the United Nations Syed Akburuddin on Wednesday declared Masood Azhar as global terrorist by...

2 May 2019 9:46 AM IST

The BJP government doesnt have money to waive off the loan of farmers, but has waived off the loan of big industrialists in the country, Priyanka Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'If I was scared will sit at home, not do politics': Priyanka hits out...

Priyanka also hit out at BJP for what she called its 'obsession' with Gandhi family when the focus should be on solving...

2 May 2019 9:30 AM IST

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. (Photo: PTI)

After Madras HC order, Puducherry Chief Minister asks Kiran Bedi to...

Madras High Court held that Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi 'cannot interfere' in daily affairs of Union...

2 May 2019 9:05 AM IST

After taking office Kamal Nath said his government will give incentives to industries that give 70 per cent of their jobs to those from his state and added that people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh get employment in Madhya Pradesh at the cost of the local population. (Photo: PTI)

Don't know if it's related to LS polls: Kamal Nath on UN listing of...

On March 13, China had fourth time blocked proposal by US, UK, and France, among others, to enlist Azhar as a global...

2 May 2019 8:54 AM IST

The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce on Sunday schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over seven to eight phases in April-May. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

ECI orders re-polling at five booths in Andhra Pradesh

Voting will be held in polling booths located in Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore districts, the ECI said in a letter dated...

2 May 2019 8:35 AM IST

Rajyavardhan Rathore

Rathore pulls out all stops to connect with voters in Jaipur Rural

Throughout the day, about 30-40 such meetings are being conducted in villages across the constituency.

2 May 2019 1:57 AM IST