AAP files complaint of poll violation against Akali Dal Chief
Chandigarh, April 9 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal for violating the directions regarding the political campaign.
‘Culture to connectivity’: PM Modi’s Tamil Nadu visit gives further push to NDA’s Mission South
New Delhi, April 9 - Having repeatedly highlighted that Tamil Nadu's development reflects the development of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues with the ruling government's 'South Push' as Chennai gears up big time for the PM's mega roadshow on Tuesday.
LS polls: Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad on Wednesday
Patna, April 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally in Bihar's Aurangabad district in favour of BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Singh on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi makes surprise visit to women collecting ‘mahua’ flowers in MP’s Shahdol
Bhopal, April 9 - A group of women collecting ‘Mahua flowers’ in a forest in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district on Tuesday had a surprise guest when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy to meet them.
Shivpal downplays controversy over Budaun seat
Lucknow, April 9 - “The controversy is being unnecessarily generated by our rivals. It is for the party and the people to decide who will contest the Budaun seat. I have been named as a candidate and as long as the party does
LS polls: CEC gets Z-category security in view of potential threat
New Delhi, April 9 - After a threat perception report prepared by the central security agencies recommended strong security cover for Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the Central government has provided Z-category VIP security to him, sources said on Tuesday.
EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar
New Delhi, April 9 - The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to verify any mismatch in affidavit details submitted by Union minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrashekhar.
Heavy security in place ahead of PM’s roadshow in Chennai today
Chennai, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on Tuesday evening to hold a roadshow at T-Nagar. He will be campaigning for the NDA candidates of Chennai Central, Chennai North and Chennai South constituencies.=
Congress launches LS poll campaign in Goa
Panaji, April 9 - Congress on Tuesday launched its campaign for two Lok Sabha seats by paying homage to freedom fighters at Martyrs Memorial-Patradevi in North Goa.
Missing Hyderabad student found dead in US
Hyderabad, April 9 - A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad who had been missing since last month was found dead in the US city of Cleveland.
MVA’s LS seats deal: SS(UBT) grabs lion’s share, Sharad Pawar settles with least
Mumbai, April 9 - Ending over two months of suspense and long-drawn negotiations, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) finally achieved its crucial seat-sharing agreement for 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, here on Tuesday.
PM Modi accuses Congress of being anti-Ram, insulting ‘Shakti’
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, attacked the Congress and accused it of having an anti-Ram mindset and insulting 'Shakti' that is worshipped by millions across the globe.
EC to deploy micro observers in 67 sensitive booths in TN’s Villupuram LS seat
Chennai, April 9 - The Election Commission has identified 67 polling booths in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu as critical and vulnerable.
PM Modi to address first public rally for LS polls in MP’s Maoist-hit Balaghat
Bhopal, April 9 - BJP's top star campaigner Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally address the first public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat for the Lok Sabha elections, beginning from April 19.
MVA cracks seat-share formula, Uddhav Thackeray grabs maximum
Mumbai, April 9 - The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has finally sealed its long-drawn seat-sharing deal ‘amicably’ for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, top leaders said here on Tuesday.
Toronto, other Canadian cities go dark as millions watch total solar eclipse
Toronto, April 9 - Toronto and many other cities and towns of Canada fell into darkness as millions of people flocked into public places to watch the total solar eclipse.
Gurugram authorities issue demolition order for five ‘unsafe’ Chintels towers
Gurugram, April 9 - The district administration has issued the demolition order for four towers that are “unfit for habitation” at Chintels Paradiso, a residential society located in Sector 109 in Gurugram.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP, MP and Tamil Nadu today
New Delhi, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit and Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat on Tuesday. He will also hold a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai.
NDA seeks public opinion in Andhra Pradesh for poll manifesto
Amaravati, April 9 - The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has sought public opinion for drafting the ‘Praja manifesto’ or people’s manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state to be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls on May
BRS moves ECI accusing Rahul Gandhi of levelling ‘baseless’ allegations in phone-tapping case
Hyderabad, April 8 - The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for levelling 'baseless' allegations in the alleged phone-tapping case in the state.