Presidential elections

Hope for consensus candidate for President, says Mamata after meeting PM Modi

Mamata Banerjee has sought funds from the Centre to implement schemes.

May 25, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, says there was no deliberation on Presidential Election

Mamata is scheduled to meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Opposition leaders on Friday to finalise a common non-BJP candidate for the presidential elections in July.

May 25, 2017, 15:48 PM IST

Presidential election: Nitish Kumar to skip Sonia Gandhi's luncheon meet

"Nitish Kumar ji would not be attending the meeting chaired by Sonia Gandhi ji" Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal-United Spokesperson.

May 25, 2017, 14:14 PM IST

Opposition will be able to find a common Presidential candidate: Yechury

Exuding confidence that the opposition parties would be able to put up a common candidate in the coming presidential polls, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Sunday said the effort was to zero in on a person capable of preserving the secular democratic fabric of the constitution.

May 15, 2017, 02:16 AM IST

Presidential Elections 2017: Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi‬ to be Opposition's candidate?

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is almost certain to nominate Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu for the top post.

May 11, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Macron vs Le Pen: Second round of voting in French Presidential Elections today

The second round of voting for Presidential election in France will be held on Sunday and opinion polls have shown the centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron bagging around 62 percent votes.

May 07, 2017, 09:19 AM IST

Russia presents greatest threat to US: FBI chief

Russia presents greatest threat to American national security, FBI Director James Comey has told lawmakers.

May 04, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

Opposition's candidate for Presidential polls will unite parties against BJP, says Sharad Yadav

A united Opposition candidate for the presidential elections will be the beginning of unity among the non-BJP parties to take on the BJP, senior JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, seen as one of the probable Opposition choices, said today.

Apr 30, 2017, 12:47 PM IST

Congress to take a call on Presidential candidate after consulting Opposition

Besides Nitish Kumar, CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury had yesterday met Sonia Gandhi on possible confabulations over a joint presidential candidate by the opposition.

Apr 21, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Babri Masjid case: Lalu accuses PM Narendra Modi of 'crafting' LK Advani trial, Vinay Katiyar says 'may be his claim has truth'

"It is well known that the CBI does what the government desires," the RJD chief claimed.

Apr 20, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

Presidential Elections: Shiv Sena's vote kitty could prove crucial for BJP

In the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, the BJP has 122 MLAs and claims to have the support of 12 more MLAs raising its tally to 134 MLAs, besides Sena's 63 MLAs.

Mar 29, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

US presidential candidates spent $2.17 bn in 2016 campaigns

According to a study, White House hopefuls and groups supporting them spent a total of $2.17 billion during the election campaign that Republican Donald Trump finally won.

Dec 28, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

I believe in Hillary Clinton, ready to pass baton to her: Barack Obama tells voters

Clinton traveled together with Obama on Air Force One for the first in a series of high-profile events intended to give the presumptive Democratic nominee a boost in her November showdown with Donald Trump.

Jul 06, 2016, 03:14 AM IST

Hillary Clinton interviewed by FBI over private email use

The interview signals that the FBI`s protracted criminal investigation could be entering its final phase, with a long-awaited decision nearing.

Jul 03, 2016, 04:33 AM IST

Dominican presidential vote marred by difficulties

No fewer than 3,000 such assistants presented their resignations, said the head of the electoral commission, Roberto Rosario, without giving details.

May 16, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

Philippines presidential elections: Voting begins; 5 candidates vying to succeed Benigno Aquino III

Voting began on Monday across Philippines to elect a new president.

May 09, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

Seven dead in Philippine election day ambush

The motive for the attack was not yet known.

May 09, 2016, 07:04 AM IST

Philippine elections underway to elect new president

Polls opened at 6:00am (local time) and voting was to continue until 5:00 pm.

May 09, 2016, 04:47 AM IST

Donald Trump under pressure to show more presidential side at debate

With a week to go until South Carolina`s Republican primary vote on Feb. 20, the 9 pm. EST debate comes at a time of high anxiety for Trump`s opponents.

Feb 13, 2016, 23:25 PM IST