2019 Lok Sabha Elections
(Search results - 75)PoliticsApr 11, 2019, 9:29 AM IST
First phase of polling: PM Modi appeals to voters to turn out in record numbers
The first phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections has kicked off in full swing across 18 states, amidst tight security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters to show up in large numbers to exercise their franchise
IndiaApr 9, 2019, 3:00 PM IST
Dadri revisited: Muslim man assaulted, forced to eat pork in Assam for selling beef
Five people have been detained and one person arrested last night for their alleged involvement in the incident,
ElectionsApr 9, 2019, 10:41 AM IST
Digging into BJP, Congress manifestos: Who is ahead of whom
While the BJP stressed on keywords like development, infrastructure, farmers, technology and youth in its manifesto, the Congress has shown interest in health, education and employment. Interestingly, the Congress has not mentioned anything related to Hindu or Ram Mandir/temple in its manifesto while on the other hand, BJP's manifestos mention these keywords.
IndiaApr 9, 2019, 9:25 AM IST
Twitter faces wrath after deleting user's tweets without consent
According to the notice served to Twitter, Piyush Kulshreshtha, who is on Twitter by name @ThinkersPad, has demanded an apology from the social media giant for alleged shadow banning his tweets and a compensation of Rs 5 crore.
BollywoodApr 7, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
PM Modi biopic: MNS demands Prasoon Joshi's resignation from CBFC
The film, titled "PM Narendra Modi" and directed by Omung Kumar, has been criticised by the opposition parties, who claim that the biopic could give undue advantage to the BJP in the polls as it will arrive in theatres before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
ViewsApr 3, 2019, 8:32 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's NYAY will make foes of his friends
The Congress's scheme, while ambitious, is hardly a novelty in principle. Voters, especially from the rural areas, understand this all too well.
ElectionsApr 2, 2019, 5:01 PM IST
Facebook’s propaganda watchdog think-tank has Manish Tewari as a fellow
Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari is described as 'Distinguished Senior Fellow, South Asia Center' on the website of Atlantic Council. His profile on the think-tank’s website does not try to hide the Congress spokesperson's background. All the cabinet committees he was part of is also mentioned.
ElectionsApr 1, 2019, 3:03 PM IST
ISKCON disowns fake video showing its support for Mamata, Trinamool defiant
A video has gone viral on Twitter in which the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is shown batting for Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for the upcoming general election
IndiaMar 31, 2019, 3:37 PM IST
Beware, a simple election-related query can make your bank account go blank
Cybercriminals have already launched phishing attacks and made fake websites related to the 2019 general election and their intention is to extract maximum data from the voters
Tamil NaduMar 29, 2019, 4:38 PM IST
DMDK’s Premalatha questions Stalin’s silence on Sadiq Basha’s death during 2G spectrum case
Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, all parties are steadfast with their campaigns. Wife of DMDK chief, Premalatha Vijayakanth, is no different. While campaigning, Premalatha questioned the DMK’s silence on Sadiq Pasha, who died under mysterious circumstances during the 2G spectrum case.
PoliticsMar 27, 2019, 3:10 PM IST
Desperate Congress takes swipe at PM Modi even for making India a space superpower
The Congress on Wednesday exposed its desperation again just days ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when chief Rahul Gandhi and a host of other leaders could not digest the success of Mission Shakti that has put India in the super elite club of space powers
ViewsMar 16, 2019, 7:36 PM IST
Here is why surgical strike 2.0 will help BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections
The air strike, also known as, Surgical Strike 2.0 and Pulwama attack have placed national security and terrorism among the top five issues during the 2019 elections; an issue that did not feature in the top 10 during the previous poll. We look at how the fervor of patriotism will help the BJP in the upcoming polls
PoliticsMar 11, 2019, 5:09 PM IST
BJP ally MGP to contest bypolls in all 3 Assembly seats in Goa
BJP’s ally Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party announced to contest bypolls in all three Assembly seats in the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
PoliticsMar 10, 2019, 1:06 PM IST
Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam to contest with battery torch symbol for Lok Sabha polls
Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam will contest with a “battery torch” symbol for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Kamal Haasan tweeted a message of gratitude to the EC.
IndiaMar 4, 2019, 6:05 PM IST
Rebel BJD leader Baijayant 'Jay' Panda joins BJP in Amit Shah's presence
Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, who fell apart with the BJD chief and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, had recently indicated his willingness to join the BJP. Panda had said that he would join anybody who is 'committed to tackling the severe problems that Odisha now faces'.