Election 2019

Minorities Wanted BJP Out, Not Against Shiv Sena: Sharad Pawar

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Thursday that representatives of minority communities have conveyed that they would not mind if his party joined hands with the Shiv Sena, but the BJP must be kept away from power in Maharashtra.

Court Seeks Poll Body's Response On Plea For Verification Of VVPAT Slips Used In Lok Sabha Polls

India News | ANI | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Delhi High Court directed Election Commission of India to respond to a representation of a petitioner seeking inspection of record of all printed paper slips in the dropbox of the printer of VVPAT electronic device used in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls

"Burnt?" BJP Jabs Arvind Kejriwal With "Paap Ki Adalat" Spoof Video

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday January 10, 2020

The Delhi BJP on Friday intensified its social media war with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by sharing a spoof video on Twitter to mock Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In the video, titled "Paap Ki Adalat", Mr Kejriwal's lookalike is described by an actor as "someone who behaves like a novice" and "who takes a U-turn on everything"

Will Provide "Pucca" Houses To Unauthorised Colony Residents: Congress

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 9, 2020

The Delhi Congress on Thursday said it will provide "pucca" houses to the residents of slum areas across the national capital if the party is voted to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Will Choose Candidates With No Criminal Record For Delhi Polls: AAP

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 9, 2020

The AAP will apply the "3Cs" yardstick of (no) corruption, (no) criminal record and (good) character while choosing candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, senior party leader Sanjay Singh said on Wednesday.

For 80 Lakhs And Ford Endeavour, Gangster Plotted To Kill Nagaland Leader

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Anuj Pant | Thursday January 2, 2020

The CBI has registered a case against a gangster who reportedly struck a 'deal' to kill a senior Nagaland politician for Rs 80 lakh and a Ford Endeavour car after the 2019 general elections.

Tamil Nadu Local Body Election: All FAQs On Panchayat Election Answered

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday January 2, 2020

Tamil Nadu Local Body Election 2019: The local body elections in Tamil Nadu took place in two phases - on December 27 and 30 and results are expected by January 4.

Delhi Elections 2019: Small Shops In 100 Colonies Will Be Regularised, Says Piyush Goyal

India News | ANI | Tuesday December 31, 2019

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will authorise small shops running in over 100 colonies in the national capital. He said that the move would benefit 50,000 small and marginal traders in Delhi.

Free Bus Rides For Women To Continue If AAP Returns: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 29, 2019

The AAP government's schemes for free ride for women in DTC buses and free electricity up to 200 units for people in Delhi will continue for the next five years if the party returns to power, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.

BJP Trying To Jolt Country By Bringing Laws Like Citizenship Act: Alka Lamba

India News | ANI | Sunday December 29, 2019

Amid the 134th foundation day celebrations of the Congress, party leader Alka Lamba on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to quell the countrywide agitation over citizenship law but he instead called them "rioters and urban Naxals."

Why India Would Remember 2019: A Quick Rewind Of Major News Events

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday December 30, 2019

2019 would be remembered as an important year in India's history. This has been the year when the parliament cleared several important legislations including the one that scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

"Bring It On": Arvind Kejriwal's Response To BJP Criticism

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Saturday December 28, 2019

Delhi Elections 2020: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today indicated that he has an open mind to criticism, even if it is from the BJP. "I want the people to conduct a strict evaluation of our work, find our shortcomings, and provide suggestions so that we can do better," the Chief Minister tweeted, as the BJP announced that it was releasing ...

Jharkhand Election Results: Mamata Banerjee Likely To Attend Hemant Soren's Swearing-In: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 27, 2019

Jharkhand Election Results 2019: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as Jharkhand chief minister in Ranchi on December 29, TMC sources said.

Manifesto To Include 600 Units Subsidised Electricity: Delhi Congress Chief

India News | ANI | Thursday December 26, 2019

Delhi Congress chief Subhash Chopra on Thursday clarified that he had promised not free but subsidised electricity up to 600 units per consumer at a rally in Delhi. He said that it will be a part of Congress' manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections due early next year.

Jharkhand Results Indicate That AAP Will Sweep Delhi Polls: Sanjay Singh

India News | ANI | Thursday December 26, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that the Jharkhand Assembly poll results indicate that his party will come back to power for a second consecutive term in Delhi.