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New force or ‘behrupiya’: At epicentre of Dalit protests, Bhim Army point of debateSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 14:01 IST
BSP, which bagged the Bhind Assembly constituency in the recently held state polls in Madhya Pradesh, is reaching out to people and urging them to be “wary of behrupiyas (imposters)”.
Noida: At MP’s adopted village, ‘no BJP allowed’ posters still remainSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:58 IST
While the board was put up last October, to reflect the residents’ frustrations over land acquisition, locals say it will likely become a poll issue when the constituency votes on April 11.
Delhi: AAP’s namesake says fighting polls to ‘expose Kejriwal’Subscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:50 IST
AAP has objected to the registration of ‘Aapki Apni Party’ as a new political party. It said the abbreviation of both parties would be the same, which could confuse voters, and sought de-registration of the party.
Prakash Ambedkar: Will jail Election Commission for being biased; case filed against himSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 03:05 IST
According to officials from CEO office, Ambedkar seemed to have misunderstood the directions that had been issued.
Delhi: Special drive in Chandni Chowk to enroll third gender votersSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:47 IST
A special logo to spread awareness on the subject, which was released by Singh and Chandni Chowk Returning Officer Tanvi Garg, shows the third gender symbol along with the slogan — “har rang loktantra ka rang, har vyakti lok tantra ke sang”.
BJP-PDP agenda of alliance vs 2019 Congress manifesto on Jammu and KashmirSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 07:10 IST
Here is a look at the Congress’s position regarding Jammu and Kashmir in its manifesto and what the BJP and PDP had promised in their Agenda of Alliance (AoA) drafted in 2015 to run the coalition government in J&K.
Arunachal cash seizure: EC says no confirmation on whether cars were from Pema Khandu convoySubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:38 IST
The money was seized on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in Pasighat on Wednesday after Congress workers alerted poll officials in Arunachal’s East Siang district.
Decision 2019: Seat sharing on agenda at Congress, AAP meetingSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:49 IST
The voteshare of the two parties in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections indicates that if they ally, they stand a good chance to win six out of seven seats.
Point of scrapping Article 370 is to attack Muslim character of J&K: Mehbooba MuftiSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 02:30 IST
Mufti’s latest statements come in reaction to BJP president Amit Shah’s remarks last week that Article 35A, which gives special rights to J&K, may be abrogated by 2020.
Will withdraw AFSPA from Kashmir too once normalcy returns: Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 07:18 IST
Rajnath Singh said the Congress wants to weaken the armed forces by diluting the AFSPA. He said the government has already withdrawn ASFPA in Tripura, parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
With ‘zero’ assets, Rohith Vemula’s friend enters fight from unreserved Andhra Assembly seatSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:59 IST
Vijay was one of the five students who were expelled from their University of Hyderabad (UoH) hostel in December 2015 as punishment for allegedly assaulting an ABVP leader, following which his friend and fellow Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula committed suicide on January 17, 2016.
Day after getting BJP ticket, Kotak meets Uddhav ThackeraySubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:43 IST
“Kotak is a very studious person and everyone has seen his work in the civic body. I am sure he will do good work in Parliament,” Uddhav told mediapersons after the meeting. Asked if he will campaign for Kotak, Uddhav said he would have “but I don’t need to go for campaigning”.
Karnataka: Deve Gowda campaigns for grandson, Congress leaders stay awaySubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:31 IST
The poll outcome in Mandya and the adjacent Mysuru constituency is being seen as the real test of the Congress-JDS coalition.
‘Modi govt in departure lounge’: Congress’ Anand SharmaSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:36 IST
Congress defends NYAY, says adequate funds for scheme. The BJP has targetted the announcement, with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley questioning how the scheme will be financed.
Uttar Pradesh: Nishad Party leader joins BJP, announces alliance for electionsSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:23 IST
Leaders of the BJP and Nishad Party also announced a tie-up for the general elections and sources in the BJP said the party may field Praveen from Gorakhpur.
Madhya Pradesh: Congress names 13 more candidates, Kamal Nath son to contest from ChhindwaraSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:13 IST
There were no surprises in the list as the Chief Minister had given ample hints about his son’s candidature from the parliamentary seat he has represented several times.
BJP stitches alliance with RLP in Rajasthan, Hanuman Beniwal to contest from NagaurSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 01:17 IST
Beniwal, a three-time MLA, was first elected to the state Assembly in 2008 on a BJP ticket but subsequently left the party after differences with its leadership.
Smriti Irani slams Rahul: Missing MP has gone to deceive people in Kerala nowSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 07:13 IST
Irani lost to Rahul in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but was seen to have put up a spirited fight.
Urmila Matondkar interview: ‘My industry is vulnerable… people called anti-nationals, told to leave’Subscriber Only
April 5, 2019 07:30 IST
"One party believes in creating discontent by separating people on the lines of religion, caste and communities. Then we have another leader (Rahul Gandhi) who is dedicated and rooted"
After elections, chowkidar will go to jail: Rahul Gandhi in NagpurSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 07:24 IST
Rahul Gandhi kept his focus on “corruption, unemployment and farmers’ problems” during the NDA government’s tenure.
Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politicsSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 00:57 IST
A contempt plea was recently filed alleging that the top court’s directions had not been carried out in letter and spirit. The apex court had issued notice on it.
Rahul files nomination in Wayanad: ‘I understand CPM has to attack me, but I am not going to say a word against them’Subscriber Only
April 5, 2019 00:58 IST
After filing the papers, Rahul Gandhi took part in a road show in an open truck along with senior leaders of the Congress and United Democratic Front (UDF).
In Naveen vs Modi, BJD targets west Odisha, wields schemes, new facesSubscriber Only
April 5, 2019 00:13 IST
For Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD), looking at a fifth shot at power, it’s a fierce fight to protect its citadel against the BJP, that is pushing aggressively to increase its footprint. The Congress, which had dominated Odisha for decades, is, meanwhile, is in a desperate bid to remain relevant.
‘Kisne khaaya, kaun chup baitha hai’: Sharad Pawar seeks PM’s answer on RafaleSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 23:00 IST
Emphasising that Rafale jets price shot up from Rs 350 crore during UPA regime to Rs 1,670 crore, Pawar said despite public sector companies in the country possessing necessary skills and experience to make the fighter planes, the Modi government picked up Reliance.
Manipur: Militant groups to boycott PM Modi’s visit, calls for total shutdown on April 7Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 22:22 IST
PM Modi and Amit Shah will be campaigning in Manipur for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the PM will address an election rally on April 7 while Amit Shah will address the public on April 5.
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