Indian National Congress

Manipur: Indira Oinam appointed Congress spokesperson

Welcoming Indira Oinam to the party fold, Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh expressed confidence that her joining would bolster the Congress.

Feb 17, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

I am leading real Samajwadi Party, says Akhilesh Yadav; warns detectors

Shivpal Yadav today said he has Mulayam's blessings and refused to comment on Akhilesh's remarks.

Feb 17, 2017, 15:31 PM IST

Army Chief only `expressed concern` not `threatened action` on locals against supporting militants in Kashmir: BJP

A political slugfest has broken out over Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat’s statement.

Feb 17, 2017, 13:35 PM IST

Samajwadi Party's prestige at stake in capital Lucknow's 9 seats

BJP has preferred to field turncoats on two seats - Lucknow Central and Lucknow Cantt.

Feb 17, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi's first UP poll rally today, to campaign with Rahul in Raebareli

Assembly constituencies under Amethi and Raebareli go to polls in the 4th and 5th phase of polling in the state on February 23 and 27.

Feb 17, 2017, 08:39 AM IST

24 percent MPs/MLAs say they don't need to pay tax or have no income

Sharing income tax data, Arun Jaitley said that of 37 million individuals who filed tax returns in 2015-16, 9.9 million declared annual incomes below Rs 2.5 lakh.

Feb 16, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Lot depends on mood swing of UP voters

Political analysts say if BJP drops 10 percentage points from its 2014 Lok Sabha vote share, it can still emerge as the largest party.

Feb 16, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017, Phase 2: As it happened

Around 65 percent polling was recorded in the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Wednesday, Election Commission officials said.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections: As it happened

At least 68% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm as polling for the 69 Vidhan Sabha seats in the hill state of Uttarakhand came to end today.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

BJP gained 'decisive lead' in first phase of UP polls: Kalraj Mishra

Kalraj Mishra claimed the Narendra Modi government has granted assistance of "more than Rs 7 lakh crore" to Uttar Pradesh so far.

Feb 15, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav most talked about candidate on Facebook

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is followed by Navjot Singh Sidhu who recently joined the Congress party in Punjab.

Feb 15, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

215 candidates file nominations for first phase in Manipur

Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18.

Feb 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges UP, Uttarakhand voters to exercise their franchise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed the voters in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to exercise their franchise and participate in the "festival of democracy".

Feb 15, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Baba Ramdev asks people to vote for clean govt

When asked whether Narendra Modi government was performing satisfactorily, Yoga guru Ramdev said it was discharging its duties with total authenticity.

Feb 15, 2017, 11:59 AM IST

Prakash Javadekar confident BJP will form ministry in Manipur

Manipur is going to elect a new 60-member Assembly in two phases on March 4 and 8.

Feb 13, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju says Hindu population reducing, minorities flourishing in India; slams Congress

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju lashed out at Congress for saying that the BJP government is "trying to convert Arunachal Pradesh into a Hindu state".

Feb 13, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Uttarakhand polls: BJP candidate Mahendra Bhatt attacked

Mahendra Bhatt is contesting elections from Badrinath constituency.

Feb 13, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2017: Rahul Gandhi, CM Harish Rawat attend Ganga Aarti at Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday held a 75-km roadshow ahead of February 15 polls in Uttarakhand.

Feb 13, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

UP Assembly Elections 2017: Campaigning for Phase 2 ends today

The first phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections passed off "peacefully" on Saturday with over 64 percent polling recorded.

Feb 13, 2017, 09:24 AM IST

First phase UP Elections 2017: As it happened

In the first of the seven-phased staggered elections in Uttar Pradesh, a total of 839 candidates are in the fray.

Feb 11, 2017, 17:47 PM IST