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J&K to vote in five phases, assembly polls after Lok Sabha: EC

JAMMU, March 17 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced a five-phased Lok Sabha schedule for five seats of Jammu and Kashmir beginning April 19. However, the ECI cited "additi... Read More


Why Maha's 48 seats are crucial for both BJP and INDIA bloc

India, March 17 -- MUMBAI Between North India, where the BJP is aiming to do well, and the southern part of the country where it faces a tough contest, the 48 seats in Maharashtra could be a significa... Read More


I would rather lose a job than bend low to corrupt officials- Burora

Uganda, March 17 -- The erstwhile Rubaga Division Deputy Resident District Commissioner has said the suspension slapped on him by the office of the secretary in the Office of the President will not de... Read More


LS polls : Flying squads swings into action to prevent carrying money, articles to be given to voters

Chennai, March 17 -- A day after the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls was announced, more than 900 flying squads were formed and they swung into action from Sunday across the State to prevent misuse o... Read More


Can BJP raise its Lok Sabha tally despite skewed regional showings?

India, March 17 -- This question is best answered by looking at just one chart which plots the BJP's seat share in the 2019 elections and the change in its vote share between the 2014 and 2019 electio... Read More


Charges waived for shooting in public places

India, March 17 -- The state cultural affairs department on Saturday issued a government resolution (GR) waiving off shooting charges at all state-owned public places barring the film cities in Mumbai... Read More


Try 'One Election, One Phase' before 'One Nation, One Election': Kamal Haasan takes dig at BJP over LS poll dates

Chennai, March 17 -- Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan took a dig at the central government over the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll dates by the Election Commission in seven stages, saying that... Read More


Congress-Sena (UBT) wrangle over seats in Mumbai, Kolhapur delays MVA seat-sharing pact

India, March 17 -- The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has failed to iron out differences over seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with a conflict between the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT... Read More


Gurugram goes to polls on May 25; 2.49mn eligible to cast vote

India, March 17 -- The Election Commission of India (EC) on Saturday announced that the Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1, with the counting of votes to take pla... Read More


EC to set up polling stations in shipping container, sanctuary

New Delhi, March 17 -- Setting up polling stations in shipping containers, a hamlet with lone voter, and a sanctuary are among various measures the Election Commission of India (ECI) has adopted to en... Read More