Issue of division of UP back in focus
The issue of division of Uttar Pradesh has once again bounced back to the centre stage of state politics with BSP supremo Mayawati raking up the issue that had been lying dormant in the polls till now.
Feb 27, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Payments from disaster funds insult to celebrities and victims, says BJP
The Uttarakhand government using funds meant for disaster victims to make payment to cricketer Virat Kohli and musician Kailash Kher for a promotional video for the state is an insult to them, the BJP has said.
Feb 27, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Huge explosives haul from ex-serviceman's house in Banda
Huge quantity of explosives were recovered from the residence of an ex-serviceman during a raid in Patraha village in the district.
Feb 27, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
UP polls: Mukhtar Ansari's parole plea rejected by Delhi HC, barred from campaigning
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the parole plea of gangster-turned-politician and Mau MLA Mukhtar Ansari.
Feb 27, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Development, education useless if Ram temple is not constructed: Vinay Katiyar
The fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections for 51 seats spread across 12 districts was held today.
Feb 27, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
People are with the 'Praja-pati', not with queens of Amethi: Gayatri Prajapati SP leader
Samajwadi Party leader Gayatri Prajapati on Monday expressed confidence and said that he will again siphon a win from his constituency.
Feb 27, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
Brisk polling reported in 5th phase of UP polls
Brisk polling is reported from most of the 51 constituencies where elections are underway amid tight security in the fifth phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a poll officer said.
Feb 27, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
Over 1.84 crore to vote in 51 UP constituencies on Monday
Over 1.84 crore voters will on Monday exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 617 candidates in 51 constituencies during the fifth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
Feb 26, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
Mulayam punctured 'cycle', Shivpal broke chain: Rajnath Singh
SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav has punctured the 'cycle', while Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's feuding uncle Shivpal has broken its chain.
Feb 26, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
SP-Congress alliance will change course of national politics: Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the alliance between the Congress and Samajwadi Party is a tie-up between two youngsters.
Feb 26, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
Samajwadi Party-Congress tie-up an alliance of youngsters: Akhilesh Yadav
The SP-Congress tie-up is an alliance between two youngsters which would change the course of politics both at the national and state levels, SP chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday.
Feb 26, 2017, 15:06 PM IST
Assembly polls: Terai region, parts of eastern UP ready for fifth phase polls tomorrow
The sensitive Terai region close to the foothills of Nepal and parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh are ready for the fifth phase of polling tomorrow in 51 Assembly constituencies spread across 11 districts.
Feb 26, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Assembly elections: Cash, liquor seizures go through the roof in 2017
The seizure of suspected cash, liquor and drugs during the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab this year has witnessed a huge jump from last polls.
Feb 26, 2017, 12:41 PM IST
Goa government convenes special session of state Assembly on Feb 28
Goa government has conveyed a one day special session of state Legislative Assembly on February 28 which would be addressed by Governor Mridula Sinha.
Feb 26, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
!["I forgot to remove 'lotus' symbol while casting vote" – BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya on FIR against him](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/02/26/574474-kpm-bjp.jpg ""I forgot to remove 'lotus' symbol while casting vote" – BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya on FIR against him")
"I forgot to remove 'lotus' symbol while casting vote" – BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya on FIR against him
Responding to the FIR lodged against him for violating the poll code, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh Chief Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday defended himself saying that he simply `forgot` to take off the party symbol from his coat before casting the poll.
Feb 26, 2017, 11:36 AM IST
Campaigning for fifth phase of UP elections ends
All political parties tried to put their best in the last round of campaigning, with CM Akhilesh Yadav, BSP chief Mayawati and senior BJP leaders seeking votes for their respective candidates.
Feb 25, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
Manipur polls: PM Modi blames Congress for ethnic rift; says BJP will deliver in 15 months what Ibobi did not in 15 years
The Congress ruined the state during its 15 years of misrule, Modi said launching a scathing attack on the Ibobi Singh-led government.
Feb 25, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Smriti Irani refers to Karnataka diary issue, claims it mentions 'RG'
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday cited a media report to claim that diaries seized during an IT raid on a Congress leader in Karnataka had mention of 'RG' and sought to know whom it refers to.
Feb 25, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Don't believe the dreams spun by Modi-Shah: Mayawati
BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday warning the people of Uttar Pradesh from falling for their promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah as they were dreaming of harming the state after winning the elections.
Feb 25, 2017, 20:11 PM IST
Rajnath Singh accuses Akhilesh Yadav of shattering his father Mulayam Singh's dreams
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav of shattering the dreams of his father Mulayam Singh Yadav by forging a poll alliance with the Congress.
Feb 25, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
