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India strikes terror 2019

Rahul vs Rajnath in Parl over Wayanad farmer suicide

This is the first time that Gandhi has raised an issue in the 17th Lok Sabha

Election to Vellore LS seat on Aug 5

It said the election to Patkura assembly seat in Odisha will be held on July 20.

Sunny Deol gets notice for election overspending

For Lok Sabha candidates, the statutory poll expenditure limit has been fixed...

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Trump said his victory three years ago was a 'defining moment in American...

Cricket bat, civilian honour: PM's 1st day in Maldives

Prime Minister Modi will be conferred with the Maldives' highest honour "Rule...

Rahul attacks PM during thanksgiving visit to Wayanad

The Congress chief met senior United Democratic Front leaders, including...

Rs 60,000 crore spent during LS polls 2019

The Centre for Media Studies after releasing a report on 2019 polls...

Election verdict is not the end of politics in India

'Mr Modi's next challenger/s will need to invent a new politics,' says...

Kangana, Rajini: Celebs attend Modi's swearing-in

Sidharth Roy Kapur, president of the Film and Television Producers Guild of...

Did the liberals lose the elections?

'No, the liberals haven't lost because there weren't any liberals in the fray...

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

Throughout her campaigning, Irani asserted that people of Amethi want change...

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine...

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced...

Mystery of the missing price rise during elections

'How does one square up the fact that despite the infusion of money at...

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra...

PM pays tribute to Gandhi, Vajpayee before swearing-in

Modi will take oath for a second term on Thursday at 7 pm.

LS poll debacle: Congress to stay away from TV debates

The Congress has often accused the media of being "biased" towards the Modi...

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous...

Kin of killed BJP workers to be at Modi's swearing-in

The BJP has invited them to take part in Modi's swearing-in on Thursday as a...

Another Trinamool MLA joins BJP

The BJP projected the decision of TMC's Muslim MLA to join the party as a...

Congress goes into overdrive to save Karnataka govt

Congress Legislature Party leader and Congress-Janata Dal (Secular)...

Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

There is also a buzz about Shah joining the government. About 60 ministers...

Modi meets Jaitley after he decides not to join govt

It was not immediately known if Modi acceded to Jaitley's request.

Rahul, Sonia to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

The Congress leaders are among those invited by the prime minister to the...

Rahul resigning: Cong workers gather outside his home

Slogans of 'Rahul ji, we are with you' and 'Please do not resign' rang...

There's a time to speak: CEC on Lavasa

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more...

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in...

Sorry Modi ji: Mamata not to attend PM's swearing-in

Banerjee had on Tuesday confirmed her presence at the ceremony to be held on...

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across...

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Patnaik's image of a "clean and honest" politician is widely regarded as the...

100-day agenda: What commerce ministry wants

100-day agenda: Commerce ministry pushes for separate logistics department

Jaitley tells PM he can't be in new government

In the four-paragraph letter, Jaitley said he had orally informed Modi about...

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier...

BJP marketed 'product Modi' well: Tharoor

The Congress MP said the party may have underestimated the impact of national...

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

The Congress's share has almost halved, down from 12 in 2014 to six now.

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

'I've seen Akshay Kumar and several A-listers shooting on the streets of UP...

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have...

Will Baabul Supriyo be I&B minister?

'Mamata's arrogance did her in.'

BIMSTEC leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

India invited leaders of the BIMSTEC countries as well as Kyrgyz President...

Rahul firm on resignation; leaders urge not to quit

Party leaders, sources said, maintained that Congress cannot afford to have a...

2 MLAs, over 50 councillors of TMC join BJP

The TMC likened its MLAs who have joined the BJP to "rats abandoning a ship...

TMC MPs trolled for 'page 3' clothes in Parliament

There are, however, several netizens who came out in support of the two actors.

Oppn leaders, all CMs invited for Modi's swearing-in

The invitation to opposition leaders is seen as Modi's move to reach out to...

Mamata, Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Mamata said she would be attending it as "constitutional courtesy".

Rajasthan Cong secy triggers Pilot vs Gehlot debate

Congress president Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and...

Elections over and fuel prices begin to rise

The price of petrol has risen by 83 paise per litre in the past nine days and...

Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Pak claimed that the Indian Prime Minister's 'internal politics' do not...

'Rahul best person to lead the Congress party'

Shashi Tharoor also said that it was too premature to write the obituary for...

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019...

Rajini says Modi charismatic leader like Nehru, Rajiv

The veteran star likened Modi to tall leaders of India, including Jawaharlal...

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

The former Bihar chief minister, who is serving a jail term after conviction...

2019 election and the brown man's burden

'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease...

Ice-cream parlour introduces 'Modi Sitafal Kulfi'

It took the workers of the ice cream parlour 24 hours to make 200 'Modi...

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between...

Patnaik invites Modi to his swearing-in ceremony

Patnaik will take oath as the chief minister for fifth time in a row at 10.30...

Modi swearing-in: Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan invited

Sources close to both actors acknowledged the two being invited to Modi's...

BIMSTEC leaders invited to Modi's swearing-in ceremony

President of the Kyrgyz Republic, who is the current Chair of the SCO, and...

After Rahul's rebuke, Raj ministers take on Gehlot

Two state ministers have also come out in the open to demand a detailed...

Disquiet in Cong ranks as Rahul insists on resigning

Sources said that despite senior leaders making serious attempts to convince...

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Else, warns rebel party MLA, the RJD will split.

Congress suffers another setback, 2 more chiefs quit

Former MP Dr Ajoy Kumar on Monday offered to resign from the post of...

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not...

Chemistry beat poll arithmetic: PM in Varanasi

The prime minister said he was also grateful to his opponents who fought...

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought...

Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

The visit to this temple town is his first since he won the Varanasi Lok...

1st session of new Lok Sabha likely from June 6

The dates of the first Parliament session are expected to be finalised during...

You are my family: Sonia thanks Rae Bareli for win

In a letter addressed to the people of Rae Bareli, the Congress leader also...

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Smriti Irani's close aide killed in Amethi, 5 booked

Police did not rule out the possibility of it being a 'political murder'.

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

A number of senior faces from the outgoing cabinet including Rajnath Singh,...

PM seeks his mother's blessings after poll victory

Modi and Shah were felicitated at the BJP office in Ahemdabad in the evening.

Jagan meets PM, Shah; requests special status, funds

He said he requested the prime minister to be 'magnanimous' towards the...

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's...

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

"The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his telephone...

P S Golay to take oath as new Sikkim CM on Monday

Some ministers are likely to be sworn in along with Golay, who was elected as...

Odisha Guv invites Patnaik to form government

The BJD won 112 of the 146 assembly seats in the recently concluded assembly...

Rahul chides 3 seniors for placing sons before party

He also said he does not want any other member of the Gandhi family to...

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became...

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Jatav youth ask tough questions about surgical strikes, expenditure on...

Yogi addressed more rallies than all Oppn leaders

Nearly 137 public meetings in UP...

Prez appoints Modi as PM-elect, invites him to form govt

Kovind requested Modi to advise him about the names of others to be appointed...

'Work without discrimination': Modi reaches out to minorities

They (minorities) cannot be handed over to them (Opposition), who benefit...

Rahul asks CWC to pick non-Gandhi as Cong president

The meeting of the party's highest decision-making body will go into the...

Mamata offers to quit as CM, party rejects

Addressing her first press conference after the election results were...

Patnaik to be sworn in as Odisha CM on May 29

Patnaik has continued his grip over Odisha with his party, the BJD, winning...

SKM meets Sikkim Governor, stakes claim to form govt

The SKM, founded in 2013, won a slender majority in the 32-member legislative...

YSR Congress chief to meet Modi on Sunday

Reddy, whose party stormed to power with a landslide victory in Andhra...

VERDICT 2019: NDA: 352, UPA: 91

The Bharatiya Janata Party got a thumping majority in 2019 Lok Sabha...

Mamata faces huge task of keeping flock together

Stunned by the sudden saffron surge, daggers seems to have been drawn in the...

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Lack of organisational network and a strong disconnect with the rural...

Modi to seek mother's blessings on Sunday

The PM had paid her a visit last month too before filing his nomination from...

BJP wins 41 seats in 60-member Arunachal Pradesh

The Janata Dal-United won seven seats, the National People's Party five, the...

Elections reaffirm TN as a Dravidian fort

With DMK's M K Stalin coming into his own, and the rival AIADMK too leaving...

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

The National Democratic Alliance, led by strong man Narendra Modi secured a...

An app to enable you to vote

Khalid Saifullah created Missing Voters, an app which enables people to...

Abusive election season ends: What next?

'I do not think it's possible for the winners and losers to shake hands and...

Modi 2.0 plans to lower I-T rates

'There are deliberations on whether there can be lowering of income taxes and...

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time...

Rahul may offer to quit in CWC meet today

Gandhi's offer may not be accepted and the party may reaffirm its faith to...

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to...

Congress got most votes in Delhi minority pockets

AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had claimed before the results...

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in...

PM, ministers resign; all eyes on govt formation

BJP sources indicated that swearing-in ceremony could take place on May 30.

Jaitley 'very weak', unlikely to be minister again

Jaitley, 66, has become 'very weak' as his health has deteriorated over the...

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

The Naveen Patnaik-led party bagged 112 of the 146 assembly seats despite the...

BJP's CR Patil has the highest victory margin

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam...

Bihar sees highest number of NOTA votes

In 2014 Lok Sabha polls, where it was introduced for the first time in any...

Elections show that money can't buy you voters' love

It was a mixed outing for super rich candidates as five of them emerged...

After Congress crash, Rahul, Raj Babbar to resign?

A day after the Congress's second straight defeat in the national election,...

What Modi2 needs to do

The new government's challenge would be to reverse the tide in FDI, boost...

61/65: BJP's score in 3 Hindi heartland states

Congress had won won in the assembly polls barely five months ago in the same...

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

In 2014 too, the Congress had lost all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

Putting up a spirited performance in the assembly by-polls despite its Lok...

Ambedkar's party dented Cong-NCP in Maharashtra

The result was so disastrous for the Congress and NCP that they lost 41 seats...

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

The party managed only 52 seats on its own and many of its top leadership,...

After massive victory, Modi, Shah meet Advani, Joshi

'Met him this morning and sought his blessings'

Why BJP and AIADMK got swept away in TN

The DMK combine has won 37 of the 38 LS constituencies in Tamil Nadu, and...

Punjab untouched by Modi wave: Cong wins 8 seats

The Akali Dal-BJP alliance won on four seats and the AAP bagged one.

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

The alliance won 41 of the 48 seats leaving the Congress-NCP combine with...

Saffron surge stuns TMC on Mamata's home turf

BJP won 18 of the seats while the TMC won 22 of the seats.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's gains in Rajasthan

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra...

Saffron sweep puts Kamal Nath in BJP, Cong crosshairs

"Nathji should take the moral responsibility for the defeat as he is chief...

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

The BJP polled over 56 per cent of votes, more than the combined vote share...

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

The Congress, which had fought nine, lost all but managed to retain Kishanganj.

BJP set to form government in Arunachal again

Among the major winners include Chief Minister Pema Khandu (Mukto seat in...

Verdict 2019: Most exit polls get it right this time

Exit polls by News 18-Ipsos, India Today-Axis and News 24-Chanakya had...

What Kejriwal said after losing on all 7 Delhi seats

Kejriwal congratulated Modi for the BJP's victory.

Turncoats find the going tough

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok...

17th Lok Sabha may see slightly higher Muslim numbers

The outgoing Lok Sabha had 23 Muslim MPs, the most being from Congress and...

Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

While the TMC was able to maintain its hold on the southern and coastal parts...

Jagan in control as Naidu routed; KCR loses sheen

Jagan maintains a cordial working relationship with the BJP leadership.This...

0 in 14 states; 1 seat each in 9: Congress-mukt Bharat

Apart from Kerala, in no state did the Grand Old Party scored in double digits.

2 steps East, 2 steps South helped BJP cross 300 mark

Modi garners nearly 37% vote nationally, courtesy West Bengal, Odisha,...

'Modi Sarkar' back with a bang, BJP crosses 300 mark

The results are a ringing endorsement of Modi's popularity, his government's...

Modi's new Cabinet: Shah may debut, Jaitley uncertain

Will it be home or defence for Amit Shah?

Patnaik to get 5th consecutive term as Odisha CM

Patnaik, won his his home turf Hinjili by over 60,000 votes, while he was...

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Lalu Prasad and his Muslim-Yadav line has completely gone off track.

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats...

Like in 1977, Congress reduced to just 1 seat in MP

The BJP won 28 of the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Congress was able to...

Modi takes the wind out of Mahagathbandhan sail

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the impressive show by his party to...

Smriti, Pragya, Sonia.... women who won big

As many as 28 out of 41 sitting women MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Hema...

5-time CM Chamling loses in Sikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front got 15 seats in the hill state, Sikkim Krantikari...

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates its victory in style

As counting of the ballot for 542 Lok Sabha seats for the world's largest...

Sunny, Modi, Rahul, Urmila... See how they've fared

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited.As we wait for...

World leaders react to Modi win

Here are some the reactions.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam...

DMK wins big in LS polls; AIADMK manages to save govt

The DMK chief said it was a 'resounding victory' given to his party led...

YSRC sweeps AP; Jagan to be sworn in on May 30

The YSR Congress is all set to wrest power in Andhra Pradesh, with the party...

Family bastions which have fallen

Amethi, Guna, Rohtak.... These were believed to be easy seats to win but as...

'Something wrong somewhere': Mayawati raises EVM bogey

"We had not contemplated that the alliance will fare so badly. People are not...

Every cell of my body dedicated to nation: Modi

Striking a conciliatory political tone, he also reached out to his rivals,...

Deve Gowda, grandson Nikhil lose, Prajwal wins

The only facesaver for the Gowda family was Deve Gowda's another grandson...

Irani turns giant-killer, dethrones Rahul on home turf

The 43-year-old popular television actor-turned politician continued to...

For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots

The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their...

Take '100% responsibility' for defeat, says Rahul

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi...

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

As per the preliminary estimates, the BJP has significantly improved its...

BJP, NC set to carve up J & K, win 3 seats each

The biggest electoral upset in the state was witnessed in Anantnag with...

Actor Pawan Kalyan makes a disastrous political debut

Actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party, which was expected to put up a strong...

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

The cricketer-turned-politician has sort of demolished his opponents,...

CPI-M draws blank in Bengal, 1st time since formation

Since the formation of the CPI-M, following a split in the Communist Party of...

After thumping victory, PM removes 'chowkidar' prefix

"Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level. Keep...

Chandrababu Naidu quits as Andhra CM

He submitted his resignation to the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana...

BJP's journey: From 2 seats to winning 2 polls in row

Few had imagined the BJP would be able to travel this far when it was founded...

Stock market wealth grew by Rs 75 lakh cr under Modi

There was broad-based rally with participation across sectors creating...

BJP's 'Chanakya' who strategised Modi Wave 2.0

Known as an astute strategist whose non-political interests range from...

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

It has been virtually a ten-year wait that's coming to a happy end for the...

What India Inc expects from Modi2

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the...

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal...

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman and tennis sensation Sania Mirza...

BJP repeats 2014 landslide in north, west India

The BJP has bettered its show this time as its vote share in several states...

India wins yet again, tweets PM Modi after BJP's win

Leaders from all political parties congratulated the saffron party and Prime...

Election Commission: Fair or Foul?

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Election Commission's controversial role...

'This is an EVM victory for the BJP'

'Nevertheless, a victory is a victory, no matter how it is obtained.'

Won't blame EVMs for defeat: Sharad Pawar

The NCP, along with other opposition parties, had repeatedly raised concerns...

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'

In post-Jaya era, AIADMK heading for rout

From being the third largest party in the outgoing Lok Sabha with 37 seats,...

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

LEADS/RESULTS: Battle for 4 states

The Election Commission will start counting votes for Vidhan Sabha elections...

Sonia, Priyanka meet Rahul amid grim news for Cong

Even Priyanka's formal entry into politics could not act as a saving grace...

PM's mom greets supporters to chants of 'Har Har Modi'

With trends showcasing Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic...

'Polls end, pro-Pak talks begin'

On being asked about the Swaraj-Qureshi meeting, the MEA sources said the two...

'The elections do not hold any real good'

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what...

Watch Live: Election results as they come in

Catch the latest election results and analysis as they unfold, on Lok Sabha TV.

Confident about integrity of Indian elections: US

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India...

All about PM Narendra Modi

Here's what you wanted to know about the film.

MAPPED: Lok Sabha verdict 2019, constituency-wise

Want a detailed break-up of the winners and losers of the Lok Sabha...

12 poll battles to look forward to

The great Indian election is over and now the wait for the results is...

How the EC will count votes today

Till now, the postal ballots were counted in the beginning followed by votes...

EC junks VVPAT demand; Oppn says dark day in democracy

Leaders of 22 political parties had on Tuesday urged the poll panel to ensure...

Govt told to give records on new Navy chief selection

Vice Admiral Singh is scheduled to take charge as the new Navy chief from...

MHA alerts states, says calls given to incite violence

The ministry also said it has asked the states and UTs to maintain law and...

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

Tej Pratap, the RJD chief's elder son said that "the numbers could swing as...

Don't be disheartened by 'fake exit polls': Rahul

Gandhi asked the workers to believe in themselves and the Congress.

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election that results of voting...

PM concerned over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and demanded...

The Nationalism Election

'The BJP's use of nationalism was a major factor in its likely victory,' says...

PHOTOS: NDA leaders meet over dinner ahead of results

The dinner was followed by a meeting in which nearly two dozen allies...

Modi, Shah thank ministers for 'service to nation'

Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Arun Jaitley, J P Nadda and...

Cong MLA wants Muslims to back BJP; gets party notice

"K C Venugopal is a buffoon, I feel sorry for him, I feel sorry for my leader...

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

Lavasa said, 'My view is very clear that transparency is important ......

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

They also demanded that if any discrepancy is found during VVPAT...

Pranab concerned over reports of EVM tampering

People's mandate is sacrosanct and has to be above any iota of reasonable...

SC rejects plea seeking 100% matching of VVPAT slips

'We cannot override the CJI's order... This is nonsense'

EVM videos in circulation are of unused ones, says EC

The Election Commission on Tuesday asserted that EVMs used in the Lok Sabha...

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

The govt will seek a legal opinion on reopening the murder case of ex-RSS...

Election 2019: Mockery of a campaign

If anything has become clear during this campaign, it is this: Mr Modi can...

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Democracy is not taken seriously'

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what...

Don't be disheartened with exit polls: Priyanka

Most exit polls have predicted a majority for the BJP-led NDA, leaving the...

Will Naveen Patnaik opt for Modi?

Those who know Naveen Patnaik well say his final decision will depend on who...

Amid Oppn uproar, Pranab hails EC for 'perfect' polls

'If democracy has succeeded, it is largely due to perfect conduct of...

'Exit polls a 'nautanki', truth will be out on May 23'

Exit polls on Sunday forecast another term for Modi, with some of them...

Opposition to meet on Tue; also to move EC over VVPATs

Opposition leaders will also meet the Election Commission and raise the issue...

Delhi poll result may be delayed by 5-6 hrs: CEC

The Supreme Court has made it clear that random matching of VVPAT slips with...

'We could see a small market rally post-May 23'

Brokerage Edelweiss Securities said if the NDA returns to power with a clear...

NaMo TV goes off air after Lok Sabha polls

The channel was mired in controversy ever since it went on air.

At 67.11%, 2019 turnout highest for LS polls

In 2019, the voter turnout saw a decreasing trend from the first to the...

Naidu meets with Mamata on post-counting day move

The meeting also discussed possibilities of forming a non-BJP government...

Sensex rallies 1,422 pts as exit polls predict NDA win

Top gainers in the Sensex pack include SBI, Yes Bank, Tata Motors, L&T, ICICI...

Yogi sacks Rajbhar from cabinet, minister hits back

Adityanath also recommended that all other SBSP members holding the rank of...

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

The party workers were busy overseeing the preparations for the D-Day and...

Exit polls dampen spirits in TRS camp

A senior TRS leader had said his party expects the Congress to not cross the...

Mayawati meets Akhilesh after exit polls projections

Mayawati appeared to be opting for a wait-and watch-policy till the Lok Sabha...

Godse row: Kamal Haasan gets anticipatory bail

Justice R Pugalendhi of the Madurai Bench directed the Makkal Needhi Maiam...

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

This is thrice of what agencies seized during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll...

BJP wants Congress govt in MP to prove majority

In elections for the 230-member assembly last year, the Congress won 114...

BJP will repeat 2014 performance in Delhi: Exit polls

Exit polls predict that the AAP may draw a blank in Delhi.

Exit polls: BJP says vote for PM, Oppn calls it gossip

Most exit polls on Sunday forecast another term for Prime Minister Narendra...

Most exit polls predict 'Phir ek baar Modi sarkar'

Many exit polls predicted that SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh is likely to...

LS polls come to close; 64% voting in last phase

The final phase saw voting in all 13 seats of Punjab and an equal number of...

Ahead of poll result, Mayawati likely to meet Sonia

According to sources, Congress managers are attempting to fix a meeting...

Mamata, Nitish, Captain... They all came out to vote!

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Tej Pratap's bodyguards bash up scribes in Patna

The incident drew strong condemnation from a number of journalists' bodies,...

PM thanks EC for Kedarnath nod

He told reporters he did not ask for anything while praying as it is not his...

'Sidhu probably wants to replace me as CM'

The chief minister said that the Congress will surely take action against...

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

Political parties have spent over Rs 53 crore on digital platforms like...

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa...

Nitish favours Pragya Thakur's expulsion from BJP

He, however, was quick to add that though "it is an internal matter of the...

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill...

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for 1st time

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally,...

PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

Devotees were not allowed to enter inside the temple premises when Modi was...

As Lavasa recuses, EC to meet on May 21 over dissent

On a day Ashok Lavasa's decision to recuse from model code of conduct...

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets leaders

Naidu met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and discussed with him the...

Mamata's nephew sends defamation notice to Modi

Abhishek Banerjee sent a defamation notice to PM for alleged derogatory...

Stage set for the last phase of Lok Sabha polls

Polling will be held in all 13 seats in Punjab and an equal number of seats...

4 of Modi's mantris are facing a tough battle in Bihar

Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib, Ram Kripal Yadav in Pataliputra, R K...

Phase 7: All you need to know about your candidates

Rediff Labs brings you the election affidavits of all candidates in the fray...

278 crorepati candidates in fray in Phase 7

59 constituencies across 7 states and one Union Territory will go to polls in...

Something's brewing here? Naidu meets Kejriwal

According to sources, Naidu and Kejriwal discussed the scenario after the...

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

"The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very...

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

"Prime Minister Modi is not a leader, he is an actor. It would have been...

PM attends first presser, zero questions answered

"We are disciplined soldiers of the party," Modi said on party president...

Bitterly fought Lok Sabha poll campaign ends

The high octane campaign marked by vitriolic attacks and counter-attacks by...

"Excellent press conference": Rahul mocks PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that the Congress has...

BJP neta suspended for calling Gandhi 'father of Pak'

Saumitra, in a Facebook post, had referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the "father...

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

The MNM chief also said that he was not afraid of being arrested but warned...

BJP asks Pragya, Hegde to explain Godse remarks

"Party disciplinary committee will submit the report within 10 days," Shah said.

Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim ahead of poll

Sidhu backed his wife saying 'she would never lie', while the CM said she...

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the...

'If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national?'

Here are some of the reactions to Pragya Singh Thakur's remarks that Godse...

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise

The BJP distanced itself from her statement saying it did not agree with her,...

'Worrisome that military is being used for politics'

" ...the military (is) being increasingly drawn into the political discourse,...

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission...

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

While lashing out at Mamata Banerjee, the prime minister said he was going...

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

The Special Protection Group, the National Security Guard, the Central...

Time to review process of EC's appointment: Congress

The Congress, a responsible political party, has never cast unwarranted...

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that...

EC's Bengal action under pressure from Govt: Mayawati

It is now clear that under the present Chief Election Commissioner, Lok Sabha...

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven...

It's EC's gift to Modi: Mamata on poll body's order

Banerjee, also the state chief minister, said she had never seen this type of...

EC cuts short campaign period in West Bengal

The EC also ordered the removal of Principal Secretary (Home) Atri...

TMC alleges 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar's statue

The party released two videos as 'proof' of BJP workers vandalising the statue.

Priyanka's Varanasi roadshow draws in crowds

Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders, including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister...

Shah was attacked as Didi wanted revenge: PM

Didi is frightened by the rise of BJP in West Bengal," the PM said.

Mamata holds 7-km march to protest roadshow violence

Banerjee, clad in her trademark white saree, greeted hundreds of people who...

Godse remark: HC refuses to admit PIL against Haasan

"The cause of action has not arisen within the jurisdiction of this court......

TMC behind violence, EC 'mute spectator': Amit Shah

He rejected TMC's allegation that BJP workers vandalised a bust of...

In Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan is playing supporting role

Sharing dais with the chief minister during poll rallies, the BJP candidate...

'PM is honest only on paper, like his OBC status'

Mayawati alleged that the prime minister had crossed all limits of decency in...

SC pulls up WB govt over arrest of BJP youth leader

The SC termed the arrest as 'prima facie arbitrary'.

Won't apologise for Mamata meme: Priyanka Sharma

The BJP youth wing leader alleged that she was harassed and tortured inside...

Mamata, TMC leaders change Twitter DPs to Vidyasagar

Banerjee is scheduled to take out a protest rally on Wednesday to protest the...

Mani Shankar Aiyar abuses reporters, calls PM 'coward'

Aiyar lost his temper at TV reporters when they questioned him over an...

Man shot at cousin for voting for Congress in Haryana

There was a quarrel between Dharmendra and Raja on the polling day....

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

The BJP is banking on development. The opposition is raking up caste...

After violent clashes, Mamata and BJP in war of words

Bharatiya Janata Party president's Amit Shah's road show in Kolkata...

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

"We are here to welcome Modi ji for giving us new employment under pakoda...

Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

In 2017, the former Union minister called Modi "neech aadmi" following which...

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was...

Will Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini shut shop?

Amit Shah requested Adityanath to tighten the reins of the HYV's activities,...

'Will planes disappear from radar when it rains?'

Addressing election rallies in Neemuch, Ujjain and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh,...

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

It was a sea of saffron in Kolkata on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party...

Mamata meme: SC grants bail to BJP activist

Sharma was arrested on May 10 by the West Bengal Police under section 500...

'Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it'

She also attacked the "fashion" among politicians of visiting temples during...

Priyanka takes swipe at 'defence expert' PM

'He is such a big defence expert that he alone decided that the Rafale...

Stalin snubs KCR, says no chance for 3rd front

Stalin said Rao had not visited Tam for forging alliances.

1500 candidates with criminal cases in fray

As many as 1,500, or 19 per cent, of all candidates contesting the Lok Sabha...

Yogi to address 19 rallies over 5 days in Gorakhpur

Yogi will stay in Gorakhpur till May 19 and will address at least three...

Sai's Take: Phew...When will these elections end?

'The EC seems to have killed the joy of elections by stretching it...

BJP agent held for influencing voters; re-poll ordered

The incident took place at Asawati village in the Faridabad parliamentary...

Third front? KCR meets Stalin in Chennai

While the DMK dubbed the meeting as only a 'courtesy visit', Rao did not meet...

Rahul flays Pitroda; seeks action against '84 guilty

The Congress chief had earlier tweeted his disapproval and the party had...

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Mayawati also alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands...

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

An RJD leader said that the two brothers came together at the insistence of...

Slowdown in FMCG likely to ease post elections

FMCG CEOs indicate that the market should stabilise post the general...

Priyanka offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP

State Chief Minister Kamal Nath, former Union minister Suresh Pachouri and...

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Referring to infiltrators as "termites", who are eating into the resources of...

Shah's rally cancelled in Bengal, TMC denies any role

In January this year, permission was denied for the BJP president's chopper...

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about...

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but...

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Mahajan is the first woman MP to win a record eight consecutive elections. In...

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New...

Lok Sabha polls: Predict who will win Phase 7

Think you are a political junkie?Go ahead, take the Rediff.com Election Game!

BJP candidate attacked twice in WB, CEO seeks report

Ghosh suffered minor injuries when a group of women allegedly attacked her...

Digvijay skips voting, expresses regret

Throughout the day, he visited various polling stations in Bhopal to track...

Prez, Sonia, Kejri... biggies who flashed inked finger

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and...

PM's 'cloud cover could ditch radar' remark sparks row

Modi said he relied on his 'raw wisdom' to dispel the doubts of the defence...

'They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls'

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only...

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

The UP CM didn't deign to attend the actor's nomination.

When Rahul tried to fix his chopper

Rahul Gandhi took to Instagram to share the moment, along with a message...

Now, Nitish seeks votes in Modi's name, not his own

'In his election speeches, Nitish has been parroting Modi, praising him like...

Candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Here are some of the political leaders' who await their fate.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata...

Why is award-wapsi gang silent on Alwar rape, asks PM

The wanted to suppress the news, save the accused for the sake of the vote...

'My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket'

However, Balbir Singh Jakhar, in a press conference, denied it saying his son...

'TMC used us to capture power'

Fourteen persons were killed in the firing on a demonstration against land...

PM has hatred for my family: Rahul

Rahul said that although Modi repeatedly attacked him, his father Rajiv...

Jyotiraditya Scindia is richest candidate in Phase 6

Total of 59 seats spread across 6 states and one Union Territory will go to...

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

The Leh deputy commisioner who drew army headquarters's attention is a highly...

Phase 6: Know your candidates

Rediff Labs brings you the election affidavits of all candidates in the fray...

Leh DEO writes to Army over alleged poll malpractices

Army sources, however, said preliminary investigations indicate that the...

Pitroda's remark completely out of line: Rahul

The Congress distanced itself from the 'so what' remarks of Pitroda about the...

Atishi moves DCW, Gambhir says will hang if guilty

AAP sent a notice to the BJP and Gambhir demanding an apology for the...

Rahul seeks closure of contempt case; verdict reserved

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Lekhi, told the bench that the...

BJP can never be 'Modi or Shah's party': Gadkari

He also dismissed the possibility of a fractured mandate and claimed the...

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding...

Pitroda sorry for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a...

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union...

'Manmohan was thousand times better than Modi'

The AAP chief also said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi would be to...

BJP may not get majority, says ally

While the saffron party may not get a majority, the National Democratic...

Lalu's estranged sons campaign for 'Didi'

Lalu Prasad Yadav's sons have set aside their differences and doing all they...

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer...

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for...

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that art appeals to everyone and there...

SC rejects plea seeking to ban Rahul from contesting

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi rejected the contention of the...

FIR against BJP leader in Leh bribery case

The FIR was registered after the chief judicial magistrate of Leh directed...

EC prepares for bigger VVPAT count on May 23

According to the EC, no mismatch has been reported since the practice of...

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; BJP denies

The East Delhi AAP candidate said that "obscene and derogatory" remarks...

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul

He also took on the prime minister over unemployment, taunting Modi for a...

Top ex-Naval officers reject PM's INS Viraat claim

Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha (Retd), who was commanding the ship during the...

Modi used IAF jets as personal taxi, paid Rs 744: Cong

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod...

Your slap a blessing for me: PM Modi to Mamata

He said that out of anxiety of losing the general elections, the chief...

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

The Supreme Court had observed that issues of national economic interest;...

Meet the force behind Scindia's poll campaign

Priyadarshini Scindia, wife of sitting Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, started...

In Delhi, they see Indira in Priyanka

Residents said that the Congress leader was a spitting image of her grand...

Just legalise betting on elections!

'Legalised election betting would drive black money and satta operators out...

Woman detained for throwing slipper at Sidhu

In a short video of the incident, the woman is seen telling police personnel...

When Swara went campaigning!

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has taken the political plunge!Well, not...

Leh journalist accuses BJP of handing out bribes

A video of the purported incident is also in circulation on social media, as...

Fight polls on your fake promises: Priyanka to PM

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the...

Gandhi family used INS Viraat as 'personal taxi': PM

Modi's attack on the late prime minister comes on the heels of his allegation...

Listing abuses, PM targets Rahul's 'love dictionary'

'I know speaking such kind of words from a public platform is not right....

SC refuses to hear plea for action against PM, Shah

'The petition has become infructuous as the Election Commission has taken...

No party will get majority: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The days of coalition governments are here to stay, said the Congress general...

SC asks EC to look into complaints of sacked BSF jawan

Yadav had moved the top court challenging the decision of Returning Officer...

It's advantage Akhilesh in fight for Azamgarh

Nirahua, a Bhojpuri star and the BJP's candidate, is drawing huge crowds in...

EC declares Tripura West polls void

The EC directed the state's Chief Electoral Officer to ensure that wide...

EC gives another clean chit to PM

Modi had hit out at Rahul Gandhi, saying: "Your father was termed 'Mr Clean'...

PM 2nd most followed politician on social media

Former US President Barack Obama is first on the list.

Cong 'cry baby', poll code can't limit free speech: FM

Those complaining to the Election Commission about violation of model...

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

She dared PM to fight the polls on issues like development rather than...

Modi should get 'tight slap' of democracy: Mamata

Mamata said the saffron party could not build even a small Ram temple in the...

SC rejects Oppn's plea on 50% VVPAT verification

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for petitioners, told the bench that...

To counter Sadhvi, Digvijaya brings in Computer Baba

'BJP sarkaar 5 saal mein Ram Mandir bhi nahi bana paayi. Ab Ram Mandir nahi...

'EC failed to act against Modi, Shah's hate speeches'

Congress MP Sushmita Dev said that speeches given by Modi and Shah are also...

EVMs recovered from Muzaffarpur hotel on polling day

District Collector Alok Ranjan Ghosh said that the Sector Officer Awadesh...

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

The Congress candidate from Thiruvanathapuram said that the Centre has...

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he...

Gambhir's celebrity status will go against him: Atishi

The Aam Aadmi Party's Party's East Delhi candidate Atishi talks on her...

SC stays disqualification case against 2 AIADMK MLAs

The notices were served under the anti-defection law.

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J & K, Bengal

With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the...

EC clean chit to PM Modi in two more cases: Sources

With these decisions, Modi has been given a clean chit in eight matters.

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Dev, said that the poll panel has...

Lok Sabha elections: Ziva Dhoni asks people to vote

Go and vote just like mumma and papa did, says Ziva

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

'The condition in Bengal is such that if you chant Jai Shri Ram, you would be...

Dhoni, Mayawati, Rajnath... The bigwigs who voted

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake...

Voting controversy related to Akki's Modi chat?

'Many of Akshay's well-wishers feel this controversy has come up because of...

Sacked BSF constable challenges EC decision in SC

Tej Bahadur through his plea sought direction to allow him to contest the Lok...

Smriti accuses Rahul of booth capturing in Amethi

She also tagged a video in which an elderly women is seen alleging that her...

Phase 5: Know your candidates

Rediff Labs brings you the election affidavits of all candidates in the fray...

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the...

'Modi-Shah big danger for country'

'This is the first time in the world that the prime minister of a country is...

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

BJP responsible for attack on me: Kejriwal

He also dismissed the charge that the attacker was an AAP supporter as...

Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan

Singh asserted that the people have made up their minds to vote out the...

Your Karma awaits you: Rahul to Modi on Rajiv remark

At a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi targeted the former prime...

Poonam Sinha is the richest candidate in Phase 5

51 constituencies across 7 states go to the polls in the fifth phase of the...

Why cows have become a problem in UP

Hordes of cows rampage through the fields, eating everything in sight.This is...

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sees NDA government

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sounded another note of caution on the nature of the...

BJP bribing people in Amethi, claims Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi also said farmers were in debt, and about 12,000 of them had...

PM Modi gets sixth clean chit from EC

The EC concluded that Modi has not violated the model code or its advisory on...

Kejriwal slapped during roadshow in Delhi

This is the second time Kejriwal has been slapped in a public rally.

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi...

Army is not Modi's personal property: Rahul

'Who sent Masood Azhar back to Pakistan? Who bowed down to terror and...

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what...

EC lets off Amit Shah over Nagpur, Nadia speeches

Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Shah reportedly said when...

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Bajpai said he quit the AAP as he felt "suffocated" over the "misbehaviour...

EC clean chit to PM Modi in 2 more speeches

The polling body said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not violate the...

200 programmes in 125 days: PM's busy schedule

It said there is no part of the country that he did not visit during the 125...

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

A day after the Congress claimed that six surgical strikes were carried out...

Rahul urges Amethi 'family' to vote for him

He accused the BJP of starting a "factory of lies" and using huge cash to...

Never denied my Canadian passport: Akshay

The actor said he would like to continue contributing in his small way to...

SC to hear Oppn's review plea on 50% VVPAT

The SC agreed to hear next week a review plea filed by 21 Opposition leaders...

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

'Neither the Centre nor the state is helping us, rather they are coming up...

Biopic on Modi to release on May 24

The film was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the...

Markets may see upside if poll results are as expected

CLSA says any correction in the market due to poll related uncertainty could...

Priyanka's unusual encounter with snake charmers

During her campaigning, Priyanka halted at a village in the parliamentary...

EC gives clean chit to PM Modi for a third time

During a poll rally in Barmer on April 21, Modi had said India is no more...

Sunny Deol makes his presence felt at 1st roadshow

Before hitting the campaign trail, Sunny Deol offered prayers at the Gurdwara...

EC gives clean chit to Rahul over Amit Shah speech

Giving a clean chit to Gandhi, EC officials said the "complaint was examined...

Would rather die than benefit the BJP: Priyanka

Tearing into the BJP and terming the ongoing elections as a fight of...

Did no wrong, part of AIADMK, says TN lawmaker

'We have done nothing wrong and I don't understand why they are sending a...

Decide on plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

The poll panel has given clean chit to PM Modi for two of his speeches.

Election uncertainty slows manufacturing growth in Apr

Firms seem to have adopted a wait-and-see approach on their plans until...

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

the MLA claimed she was asked to walk behind Kejriwal's car while other MLAs...

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect,...

EC issues notice to Rahul over 'unverified allegation'

Gandhi has been given 48 hours to respond to the notice, failing which it...

Pragya Thakur barred from campaigning for 72 hours

The EC takes action for her remarks on former anti-terror squad chief Hemant...

PM seeking votes over Balakot not violation: EC

'Commission is of the considered view that in this matter no such violation...

Akshay Kumar on why he didn't vote

The irony of Akshay skipping voting did not go unnoticed on Twitter, as just...

Sacked BSF jawan's nomination from Varanasi rejected

"I am a farmer's son and I was here to raise the voices of farmers and...

Nitish sits quietly as PM chants 'Vande Mataram'

'Ours is a diverse culture and we ought to respect each other's customs....

When the world's most beautiful lady voted...

Bollywood votes!

Trinamool urges EC to cancel Modi's nominations

TMC demanded 'strong action' for the 'unfounded, inappropriate and illegal'...

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

'This time, it is about making Modi win'

'He has attacked our enemies in their own backyard.'

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants...

Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Deol reminded voters of the patriotic character he played in Gadar and...

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Kareena... vote!

Stars step out to cast their vote.

V-day in Mumbai: Sports stars go voting!

Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Mahesh Bhupathi were among those who...

Photos! Rediff readers flaunt their election style

Rediff readers shared their election style. Scroll down to take look.

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

With a substantially weakened Left Front and the Congress, political...

306 crorepati candidates in Phase 4

943 candidates are contesting 71 seats spread across 9 states.

How is 'main hoon Modi' nationalism, asks Priyanka

'If you have affinity only towards yourself, then what type of nationalism is...

Rahul explains what it means to be a good brother!

Amid their campaign schedule, the Congress party chief and his sister shared...

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of...

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

BJP banks on Modi, Congress on its candidate Manvendra Singh in Barmer,...

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

'The oddest thing about this general election campaign so far is that one...

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial...

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said the 'AAP is loosing elections' that is...

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The...

Rattled RJD wants Kanhaiya to opt out

The CPI says its candidate Kanhaiya Kumar is getting 'excellent' support from...

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the...

'Tum se na ho payega': Cong on PM's presser reports

Media reports claimed that Prime Minister Modi would hold a press conference...

Withdraw Sadhvi Pragya's candidature: Ex-bureaucrats

'The country needs to honour the sacrifice of Karkare and not allow deviant...

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Had it been an election of digital campaigns, the cost of the 2019 election...

Modi picked Akshay for interview

'Akshay fits the image of the hero of the masses.'

Why PM Modi doesn't live with his mother

'I called my mother here, to spend some time with her, but I was not able to...

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

The BJP had replaced Raj from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency...

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as...

EC to decide 'soon' on netas invoking army in campaign

"Decision will be taken soon. The commission is examining the matter,"...

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

One of Modi's foremost critics will contest if he is the common candidate of...

'Failed politician like Modi trying to become actor'

Surjewala alleged that the prime minister makes a joke of everything.

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

Complaints of electronic voting machine malfunctioning poured in from several...

PHOTOS: Sanjay Dutt campaigns for sister Priya

'Priya as well as my father (Sunil Dutt) has done a good job for this...

PM Modi votes, says 'voter ID' more powerful than IED

The PM appealed to people to come out in large numbers to exercise their...

Will quit party if denied ticket: BJP MP Udit Raj

Raj said on Monday that he had tried to talk to BJP chief Amit Shah and Prime...

Corporates relax as campaigning ends in Chhattisgarh

The high-pitched election speeches skipped corporate issues, unlike during...

392 crorepati candidates in Phase 3

The third phase will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in...

Phase 3: Know your candidates

Rediff Labs brings you the election affidavits of all candidates in the fray...

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday will see the...

Congress fields Sheila Dikshit, Ajay Maken from Delhi

Dikshit will take on BJP's sitting MP Manoj Tiwari and Aam Aadmi Party's...

Rahul's nomination for Amethi LS seat declared valid

An Independent candidate and three others had on Saturday raised objections...

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya right decision: Amit Shah

The allegations against her are baseless. Nothing against her or Swami...

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of...

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

The joint statement was issued by retired DGPs Julio Ribeiro, Prakash Singh,...

Bengal is like Bihar 15 years ago: EC special observer

The people of West Bengal have lost faith in the state police and therefore...

Manmohan explains: 'Nyay' will cause no fiscal burden

'Nyay scheme will cost between 1.2-1.5 per cent of GDP at its peak.''Our...

EC notice to Sadhvi for her remarks against Karkare

Addressing BJP workers in Bhopal on Thursday night, Thakur had claimed that...

How will RJD quash Tej Pratap's revolt?

'Yes, I am a rebel, I am the son of Laluji and his blood is in me,' Tej...

PM: Pragya reply to those who called Hindus terrorists

She will give a tough fight to the Congress there, he said.

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 23, 116 seats spread...

Karkare died for treating me badly: Sadhvi Pragya

"Hemant Karkare falsely implicated me. He died of his karma. I told him, he...

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress, joins Shiv Sena

She was unhappy at the reinstatement of some party workers in Uttar Pradesh...

Assembly bypolls are more important in TN

The by-elections to 18 assembly constituencies will decide if the ruling...

NaMo TV may air live speeches in silence period: EC

It is fine as long as there is no reference to the candidate or constituency...

Sadhvi breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Thakur, 48, also set the tone for her high-profile poll battle in Bhopal...

In a first, inmates of mental health centre vote

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in...

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

BJP leaders Bhupendra Yadav and G V L Narsimha Rao were addressing the media.

PHOTOS: The bigwigs who cast their vote

As the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday amid heightened...

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue...

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi: Mayawati

She further accused the EC of being biased and 'wrongly favouring' BJP leaders.

Poll dance: Kumble casts his vote

Kumble and his wife Chethana took to Twitter and drive his followers exercise...

Modi 2.0: Sushma out, Gadkari may get defence

There is buzz that the PM, confident of an election victory, will introduce...

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

The country is all set for the second round of elections on April 18 in the...

All the AIADMK candidates are crorepatis!

23 of the DMK's 24 candidates are crorepatis!

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

Arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, she was given a clean chit by the...

Maoists strike on poll-eve: kill official, torch car

Both the incidents occurred in Maoist affected Kandhamal district where the...

Can the lone BJP MP in TN retain his seat?

Pon Radhakrishnan is also a Union minister of state.His opponent is the...

Nation will see Priyanka as 'thief's wife': Uma Bharti

Bharti also targeted Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying by choosing to...

Rs 1.48 cr cash seized from Dinakaran's partyman in TN

The cash was neatly packed in 94 packets and envelops on which the ward...

Imran's remark on Modi could be Cong ploy: Sitharaman

'Has the Supreme court even remotely said that PM Modi is not chowkidar?'

Tharoor has a tough fight on his hands

Shobha Warrier reports from Thiruvananthapuram where a former UN diplomat is...

BJP can't prevent my success: Kanimozhi after I-T raid

She dubbed the I-T raids as "anti-democratic, deliberately planned and tested".

For Kanimozhi, Thoothukudi seems an easy win

The candidate is from the DMK's ruling family, and the sky is the limit --...

Phase 2: Know your candidates in the fray

Pick your constituency from the dropdown menu to see the list of candidates,...

Amid EC's gag order, Yogi to visit Ayodhya

The chief minister will also pray at the nearby Hanuman Garhi temple on...

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

The BJP urged the EC to take 'suo motu cognisance' and take suitable action.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the...

Poll, I-T officials search Kanimozhi's residence in TN

Official sources indicated that the searches were held following 'some...

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Abdullah termed the gag order as an attempt by the EC to please the BJP.

Bangladeshi actor loses visa over TMC campaign

The Centre on Tuesday issued a 'Leave India' notice and cancelled the...

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

In presence of Union minister Jasvantsinh Bhabhor, MLA Ramesh Katara says who...

Shatrughan's wife Poonam joins SP; gets Lucknow ticket

Poonam Sinha is likely to file nomination on April 18.

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of...

Setback for BJP in UP, Rajbhar's SBSP to contest solo

Rajbhar said the seat-sharing talks with the BJP remained unsuccessful.

Tharoor 'touched' by Sitharaman's visit in hospital

Tharoor suffered head injuries while performing a ritual at a temple in...

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

'They thought he can separate the Muslim votes and win, but the Kerala mind...

EC has 'woken up': SC after ban on Yogi, Mayawati

Following the SC rap for EC, the poll panel on Monday afternoon took action...

A dozen candidates named Ram...

In some Bihar constituencies, candidates named Ram are fighting each other.

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Here's list of a few controversial remarks made by our politicians this year.

Gulberg massacre survivor to contest poll against Shah

'Since 2002, we have not received any justice and we are still fighting for it.'

'We preferred Rahul's speech to Modi's'

'Modi's speech was like one of our sour food preparations; Rahul's was sweet.'

QUIZ: Guess the symbol of the political party

A ceiling fan, a bungalow, a broom and a mango -- these are just some of the...

Ravi Kishan gets Gorakhpur, BJP drops shoe row MP

The party also declared sitting MP Praveen Nishad as its candidate from Sant...

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

During the hearing, the bench asked the counsel for EC as to what action they...

Why farmers' death poll issue but soldiers' isn't? PM

Modi said the country is suffering because of terrorism for the last 40 years...

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

The scuffle took place near Borivali station where Matondkar was campaigning.

Mamata says RSS helping Cong; recalls Pranab's visit

Reacting to the charge by Banerjee, the Congress held her responsible for the...

Rahul, Kejriwal spar over tie-up; but talks 'still on'

The Congress president accused the AAP of taking a U-turn over alliance talks.

Tharoor injured during ritual at Kerala temple

The Thiruvananthapuram MP was performing the 'thulabharam' ritual when he got...

FIR against Azam Khan over 'khaki underwear' remark

Asserting that he did not name anyone, the Samajwadi leader said that he...

In Solapur will Bhim-AIMIM end national parties' run?

'The Dalit vote traditionally went to the Congress, but everyone knows by now...

A battle of two ex-MoSes in Arakkonam

What happens when two former ministers go up against each other? No sparks...

Will Sonakshi join Politics? She says...

'A lot of people ask me about joining politics and I tell them that just...

Union Min offers to resign after son gets BJP ticket

Singh said it is the principle of BJP not to promote nepotism and fight...

'People won't be fooled by opportunistic Sena, BJP'

'Anti-incumbency against sitting MPs and the government is a big issue here....

'Gao walon vote karna': Veeru campaigns for Basanti

'Today is a special day for me! Dharamji is here in Mathura to campaign for a...

Cong raises doubts over 'black trunk' in PM's chopper

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

Oppn parties to approach SC again over VVPATs

'We do not think the EC is doing enough to address issue of EVM malfunctioning'

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Modi said the wave in favour of the BJP was stronger this time than in 2014.

Will do anything to defeat Modi: AAP on Cong tie-up

Sibal threw the ball in Kejriwal's court saying, "He knows better".

Wife in BJP, cricketer Jadeja's dad, sis join Congress

The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder's wife, Rivaba, had joined the BJP on...

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

'Winning this election will take us a step closer to realising our dreams'

Would have loved to take on PM, says Shatrughan

'There was news in some quarters that Modi himself will enter the fray from...

Bajrangbali, Ali ours; neither will vote for BJP: Maya

"We particularly want Bajrang Bali because he is linked to my own Dalit...

Still open to alliance with Congress: Sisodia

He said a tie-up between the two parties could have caused a 'damage' to the...

Rahul got MPhil without masters degree: Jaitley

The minister said the Opposition's false campaign on Rafale did not carry...

What about 'Nyay' to victims of 84 riots, Bhopal: PM

The prime minister pointed out that such infamous incidents occurred during...

No content on NaMo TV sans nod: Delhi CEO to BJP

The poll body had on Thursday said since NaMo TV was sponsored by the BJP,...

With one eye on Delhi, Mamata fights in Bengal

'A loss of seats for the Trinamool in this election will weaken its hold in...

Transgender in Chennai South hopes to make history

A Ganesh Nadar meets M Radha, the first transgender candidate in the fray for...

Sukh Ram's son resigns from Himachal's BJP govt

Sharma said Jai Ram Thakur's sarcastic comments forced him to resign from the...

Cong to go alone in Delhi, talks with AAP fail

The AAP said the tie-up can only be done on 33 Lok Sabha seats across four...

WB govt denies nod for Rahul's chopper to land

Siliguri Police Commissioner B L Meena confirmed that the Congress had sought...

Congress, BJP move EC against each other

Congress complained against Modi, Shah, Irani; the BJP against Rahul Gandhi.

Maneka to Muslims: Vote for me or...

'We are not Mahatma Gandhi's children that we keep giving and not get...

Smriti a serial liar: Congress on poll affidavit

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha...

BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi sues Rahul over Rafale remarks

The BJP MP in her plea alleged that Gandhi has attributed his personal...

What Bihar's netas are addicted to

Despite its harmful effects, leaders and party workers consume khaini to keep...

In poll affidavit, Smriti says she is not a graduate

Irani has said she did not complete her Bachelor of Commerce (Part-I) -- a...

EC bars uncertified political content on NaMo TV

The EC said any political content has to be permitted by the local media...

Govt to SC on poll bonds: Transparency not a mantra

Govt effort to curb black money in polls futile if identity of donors not...

'Laser' pointed at Rahul, MHA says mobile light

Sources said that a security breach was alleged when the laser light was seen...

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Officials clarified that the food packets were procured from Namo Food Shop...

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies...

FB ad spending: BJP loses top spot in poll week

The Congress topped the list of pages with the highest spends for the week...

With puja and roadshow, Sonia, Smriti file nominations

Before filing her nomination papers at the Collectorate Rae Bareli, the UPA...

PREDICT: How many LS seats Naidu/Jagan will win

How many seats will the TDP win?How many seats will the YSR Congress win?

The Silent Candidate

Ambrose D'Mello, the Independent candidate from Bengaluru South, has been on...

401 crorepati candidates in Phase 1

The richest candidate in the first phase is from Chevella.The poorest...

Stage set for LS poll, 91 seats to vote in 1st phase

Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha will be held...

Alpesh Thakor quits Congress, rules out joining BJP

I should not stay in a party where I am being insulted, ignored and betrayed,...

Govt, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

'Secrecy allowed in the electoral bonds scheme legalises anonymity'

EC bans Modi biopic till end of polls

The polling body said any such film that subserves purpose of any political...

'A vote for Modi is a vote for Pakistan'

'Modi ji, first there was love for Nawaz Sharif and now Imran Khan is your...

After their sons, Maha LoP, NCP leader to join BJP

Both the leaders are expected to join the BJP during the scheduled rallies of...

Better chance of peace if BJP wins poll, says Pak PM

He said other parties would be afraid of right-wing backlash in case of...

Gujjar quota leader Bainsla's son join BJP

"I have seen a rare quality in Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has sent a letter to the Pilibhit District...

'EC suffering from crisis of credibility'

Sixty-six former bureaucrats in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind said...

BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack.

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

'The chowkidar took away your money by demonetisation and GST. The keys to...

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim MP to LS since 1952

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any...

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass...

Committed to abrogate Articles 370, 35A: BJP manifesto

The party has always advocated abrogation of Article 370 and has also been...

SC to EC: Check VVPAT slips of 5 booths per segment

The EC currently follows a system of random counting of VVPAT slips in one...

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary

The manifesto also vowed to carry out caste-based census in 2020-21.

Now, a web series to spread the legend of Modi

Modi: Journey of a Common Man is blatant propaganda, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

Three days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya...

Big cos spend up to Rs 500 cr on poll funding

For some of the business majors, the fund outgo for the 2019 elections has...

Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in UP

Vadra said that he will also be present with his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi...

Mayawati's Deoband speech under EC scanner

"The CEO has sought a report in this regard from the local administration,"...

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned...

Fully within rights to transfer officials: EC to Didi

It said it won't respond to the averment to prove its image.

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in...

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Oppn: Mamata

She wondered why PM Modi is not removing his own cabinet secretary or the...

'Phir ek bar, Modi sarkar': BJP's campaign theme

Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Jaitley said people have to decide between...