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Tejaswini Ananth Kumar tweets of a ‘broken’ heart and talks peaceSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 23:22 IST
However, the tweet which shows signs of deep disappointment and a sense of compromise has been received differently by several followers on the micro-blogging platform.
Will stick to fiscal prudence, lower tax rates if voted to power: Arun Jaitley
April 4, 2019 20:35 IST
He further said the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council has cut tax rates on consumption items to 12 or 18 per cent from the highest slab of 28 per cent and lowering rate on cement is next on agenda.
BJP ousts Choudhary Lal Singh as party memberSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 20:17 IST
"He ceased to be a member of the BJP the day he filed nomination forms to contest elections from two parliamentary constituencies of Jammu and then refused to withdraw from the contest on the scheduled date," BJP said.
Tamil Nadu elections: Fake affidavits, baby names and toppling vansSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 21:39 IST
As DMK, AIADMK, BJP and a host of other smaller parties are battling it out in the state, we bring you the sidelights of the election.
Election news wrap: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad, release of Modi biopic delayed and more
April 4, 2019 20:38 IST
The 17th Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, between April 11 and May 19, involving close to 90 crore voters. Here’s a wrap of everything that happened today in case you missed it.
Karnataka Lok Sabha elections: Of helicopters, death threats and new votersSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 19:50 IST
With almost 2.5 lakh voters added to the electoral rolls since January 2019, more than 90 lakh voters from Bengaluru will get a chance to cast votes for the Lok Sabha elections this time.
Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad insult to Amethi: Smriti Irani
April 4, 2019 18:34 IST
Gandhi is contesting from Wayanad in addition to his traditional stronghold Amethi, where he is pitted against the Union textile minister.
After SP MP joins BJP, Akhilesh Yadav terms it as ‘ghaatey ka sauda’
April 4, 2019 17:48 IST
Yadav said that in the by-poll held last year, the people of Gorakhpur parliamentary constituency had voted for the SP-BSP alliance and not for Praveen Nishad.
Lok Sabha elections: Congress, BJP workers clash outside Surat Collector office
April 4, 2019 17:42 IST
The clash took place soon after BJP candidate Darshana Jardosh and Congress nominee Ashok Adhewada reached outside the collector's office along with their supporters to file their nomination papers.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka help injured journalists during Wayanad roadshow
April 4, 2019 17:36 IST
Rahul was accompanied by state leaders including former chief minister Oommen Chandy and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala during the roadshow.
BJP, Congress leader come to blows at Surat Collector’s officeSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 17:57 IST
The situation took a turn for the worse after a heated exchange of words took place between women workers, which later extended to male workers and finally escalated into a fist fight between both the party workers.
President sends EC report on Governor Kalyan Singh’s remarks to Home Ministry
April 4, 2019 17:22 IST
Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh courted the controversy last week when he told reporters in Aligarh on March 23 that everyone wanted Modi to win and that it was necessary for the country.
‘Was my dream to see him’: Rahul Gandhi gets enthusiastic welcome in WayanadSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 20:22 IST
On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, made his way through a sea of supporters in an open vehicle before filing his nomination as the UDF candidate in the Wayanad parliamentary constituency.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad defends party promise to review AFSPA in J-K
April 4, 2019 16:14 IST
He said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and will remain so, but there is a need to address the issue to bring peace to the region.
This will be India’s last election if Modi is re-elected: Mamata Banerjee
April 4, 2019 19:32 IST
The TMC supremo has been critical of the Centre for bringing in Citizenship Amendment Bill and has asserted that the move has caused discomfort among the people. She has described the NRC as an electoral gimmick.
Congress fields Kamal Nath’s son Nakul from Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat
April 4, 2019 17:16 IST
A total of 12 Lok Sabha candidates were declared by the Congress for Madhya Pradesh, including Nakul Nath from Chhindwara, Congress Working Committee member Arun Yadav from Khandwa, and Vivek Tankha from Jabalpur.
VK Singh on ‘Modiji ki Sena’ for Army remark: One who makes such comments is a traitor
April 4, 2019 16:12 IST
V K Singh told the BBC, "If someone says that the Indian Army is Modi's army, then he is not only wrong but also a traitor of the country. India's army belongs to the country, it is not for a political party."
‘He won’t let you down’: Priyanka tells voters after Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad
April 4, 2019 16:45 IST
Priyanka Gandhi on Rahul Wayanad nomination: "My brother, my truest friend, and by far the most courageous man I know. Take care of him Wayanad, he won't let you down."
2019 Lok Sabha election: Spending on Google, YouTube ads for TDP highest; BJP next
April 4, 2019 14:04 IST
According to the 'India Transparency Report', 831 advertisements worth over Rs 3.76 crore have been published on Google, YouTube and other partner properties since February 19 this year.
PM Narendra Modi in Gondia: Congress manifesto a ‘document of Pak conspiracies’Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 14:03 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was campaigning in Vidarbha's Gondia for party nominee for the Bhandara-Gondia constituency Sunil Mendhe. This was his second election rally in Vidarbha in a span of three days — on Monday, he was in Wardha.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad, says will not speak a word against CPM
April 4, 2019 16:45 IST
Claiming that there is a "cultural attack" by PM Modi, RSS and the government, Rahul Gandhi said his motto of fighting from Wayanad is to "send a message that India is one.
Owaisi confident of fourth win from Hyderabad; BJP, Congress allege he indulges in divisive politics
April 4, 2019 13:31 IST
BJP candidate Bhagwant Rao, who secured over three lakh votes in 2014 general elections, alleged that the AIMIM is not a secular party and accused it of being a "destructive" force.
‘Crores of money stashed’: Stalin dares IT department to raid PM Modi’s houseSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 12:54 IST
Similarly, would the department dare to conduct raids on the premises of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, where it would get a huge amount of money, Stalin asked
2019 Lok Sabha elections: SC rejects Christian body’s plea for rescheduing of poll dates
April 4, 2019 12:15 IST
The petitioner's counsel told the court that the date of polling falls within the holy period of Good Friday and Easter and that they "have to pray.”
Lok Sabha polls: Gujarat Congress MLA quits as party gives ticket to ex-BJP leaderSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 11:58 IST
Earlier on Wednesday, Kalu Dabhi's supporters had already begun celebrations of his nomination even before the party declared its candidate officially.
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