National elections

Sri Lanka's ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks fresh elections after council vote boost

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa called on Monday for parliament to be dissolved and fresh elections to be held after a party backed by him won local council polls in the strongest rebuff yet to the unity government.

Feb 12, 2018, 16:46 PM IST

Can hold national and state elections together from September 2018: Election Commission

The Centre has been mulling over aligning the upcoming state elections, scheduled to be held in November-December 2018, with the Lok Sabha elections 2019

Oct 05, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Australian PM almost certain victor in election but no celebration

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to retain power after a bruising national election.

Jul 08, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Paresh Rawal compares PM Narendra Modi with Lord Ram, says his name ensured BJP's victory in 2014

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal on Wednesday showered praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing his charisma with that of Lord Ram.

Jan 28, 2016, 17:15 PM IST