assembly elections 2018

Another IED blast in Chhattisgarh injures civilian

The incident took place at around 2.10 pm in the forest area of Sukma's Chintagufa. z

Nov 14, 2018, 16:05 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot will fight Rajasthan assembly elections

With a strong backing for both Gehlot and Pilot, the Congress is unlikely to announce a CM face ahead of the polls.

Nov 14, 2018, 13:26 PM IST

J&K saw more development under Governor Rule, will let it continue: BJP

BJP also attacked the PDP and National Conference for their move to boycott local elections but call for assembly elections. 

Nov 14, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

Congress releases list of 10 candidates for Telangana Assembly elections

The party had earlier released a list of 65 candidates on Sunday.

Nov 14, 2018, 11:51 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: Kamal Nath’s ‘decoration’ remark over women candidates triggers row

We gave tickets to all women candidates who could win. Just for the sake of quota or decoration…we did not choose that path, says Kamal Nath.

Nov 14, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

6 BSF personnel injured in blast by Naxals in Chhattisgarh, firing underway

Exchange of fire is still underway between security forces and Naxals.

Nov 14, 2018, 10:47 AM IST

Over 76% voter turnout recorded in first phase of Chhattisgarh polls

The remaining 72 constituencies will witness polling on November 20 while the counting will take place on December 11.

Nov 13, 2018, 20:56 PM IST

Mumbai's iconic Dabbawalas to join Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Ayodhya march

A team of Dabbawalas will join Sena's 'Chalo Ayodhya' march on November 25.

Nov 13, 2018, 16:22 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray's visit to Ayodhya only to polarise votes, makes no sense: Congress

Attempting to score a point on the Ram Temple issue, Thackeray had announced that he will visit the Ayodhya site in November to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the party's promise of constructing a grand Ram temple.

Nov 13, 2018, 15:08 PM IST

Disgruntled Congress workers climb trees, protest against ticket distribution for Telangana polls

The disgruntled leaders and their supporters climbed trees to make their voices heard and urged Congress high command to give tickets to leaders who have worked hard for the party's progress.

Nov 13, 2018, 14:33 PM IST

Telangana assembly elections 2018: Congress releases first list of 65 candidates

The Congress party has released its first list of candidates for 65 constituent seats for the upcoming Telangana assembly elections. The state will go to polls on December 7 while the counting will be held on December 11.

Nov 13, 2018, 00:07 AM IST

First phase Chhattisgarh polls record 70% turnout

Over 70 per cent polling was recorded in the first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections on Monday. The voting figures are likely to further go up.

Nov 12, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

BSP releases third list of 61 candidates for Rajasthan assembly polls

Rajasthan is scheduled to go to polls on December 7 while the counting will be held on December 11.

Nov 12, 2018, 20:21 PM IST

Ahead of polls, Rajasthan minister and BJP MLA Surendra Goyal resigns from party

Rajasthan is scheduled to go to polls on December 7.

Nov 12, 2018, 19:39 PM IST

Chhattisgarh polls: 2 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

Two rifles have been recovered from the encounter site.

Nov 12, 2018, 19:32 PM IST

Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla declares moveable assets worth over Rs 1 crore

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla has moveable properties worth over Rs 1 crore and agricultural land valued at more than Rs 2 crore, according to the affidavit submitted by him while filing his nomination papers for the November 28 state Assembly polls.

Nov 12, 2018, 18:11 PM IST

Election Commission asks Mizoram govt for two more names for Chief Election Officer's post

The three names that were suggested by the government earlier were -- Lalhmingthanga, H Lalengmawia and K Lalthawmmawia. 

Nov 12, 2018, 18:04 PM IST

Twitter launches campaign to boost youth engagement for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The #PowerOf18 will serve as a resource for young Indians to find more information about the elections, support social causes they are passionate about and join the public conversation.
 

Nov 12, 2018, 17:39 PM IST

Chhattisgarh polls: Day after resigning from Congress, Ghanaram Sahu joins BJP

On Sunday, Sahu resigned from the membership of the Congress party.

Nov 12, 2018, 17:21 PM IST

Out of 1 lakh cows promised to Telangana voters in its manifesto, will BJP give me one, asks Owaisi

In its manifesto for the December elections in the state, the BJP has proposed free distribution of one lakh cows every year. 

Nov 12, 2018, 14:58 PM IST