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(Search results - 279)IndiaDec 9, 2019, 1:30 PM IST
Give citizenship to immigrants, but no voting rights for 25 years: Shiv Sena on Citizenship Amendment Bill
Union home minister Amit Shah introduced the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. During this time, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party supports the Bill, but the voting rights should not be granted to the immigrants for 25 years.
IndiaDec 7, 2019, 6:38 PM IST
Jharkhand elections phase 2: State records voting of 62.40% till 5 pm; 1 killed as security personnel open fire
In the second phase of voting for Jharkhand Assembly elections, as many as 20 seats went to polls, with CM Raghubir Das contesting from Jamshedpur East constituency. The state recorded a voting percentage of 62.40% till 5pm
IndiaDec 6, 2019, 5:38 PM IST
Jharkhand Assembly election: Security tightened for 2nd phase; 20 constituencies go to polls on December 7
Voting days of the next three phases of Jharkhand election will be December 12, 16 and 20. The election results will be declared on December 23
IndiaDec 1, 2019, 4:20 PM IST
Jharkhand polls: Defence minister Rajnath Singh assures Ram temple will be built
In the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election, voting was held in 13 constituencies, and voter turnout was recorded at approximately 64.12% on November 30
IndiaNov 30, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
Jharkhand Assembly election: Naxals blow up bridge in Gumla district; voting not affected
During the first phase of voting in Jharkhand, Naxals blew up a bridge in Bishnupur. According to reports, no one was injured in the incident
ViewsNov 1, 2019, 1:46 PM IST
1,403 Bangladeshi convicts in India, around 1,284 from Bengal: Here is why Mamata Banerjee opposes the NRC
In Bengal, it has almost become a norm to safeguard illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. The problem is not new and parties such as the Congress, CPI(M) and now the TMC have all been protective of these elements as it had become their vote bank. Once declared an illegal immigrant, these persons lose their voting rights and this is what the political parties opposing NRC are really worried about.
IndiaOct 21, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Voter turnout at 44.26%, 52.70% in Maharashtra, Haryana respectively
The voter turnout in Maharashtra and Haryana at 5pm stands at 44.26% and 52.70% respectively. The voting will be concluded at 6pm.
IndiaOct 21, 2019, 3:03 PM IST
Haryana Assembly polls: Voting is not a favour, respect the vote you cast, says Yogendra Yadav
Casting his vote, Swaraj India Party chief Yogendra Yadav asked people to think of Haryana's future and take part actively in building the nation.
IndiaOct 21, 2019, 10:54 AM IST
Haryana poll: Datoli villagers boycott voting
People of a tiny village Datoli near Charkhi Dadri have decided not to cast their votes as their water-related problems are not solved for the last three decades.
EntertainmentOct 21, 2019, 10:49 AM IST
Maharashtra elections: Ravi Kishan, Padmini Kolhapure, Shubha Khote among early morning voters
As voting began for 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra on Monday amidst heightened security, Bollywood celebrities including Ravi Kishan, Padmini Kolhapure and Subha Khote were among the early voters in Mumbai.
IndiaAug 5, 2019, 8:08 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, Mehbooba Mufti detained
The Reorganisation Bill 2019 concerning Jammu and Kashmir was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 125 people favouring it and 61 voting against the bill
IndiaAug 5, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
Vellore election: Voting begins; CCTV camera, 11 computers go missing
The Lok Sabha election to the Vellore constituency was cancelled by the Election Commission (EC) two days ahead of the polling (earlier scheduled on April 18), following recovery of huge amount of cash
IndiaJul 31, 2019, 8:52 PM IST
Karnataka: After Congress, now JD(S) expels three rebel MLAs from party
Following Congress's suit, now JD(S) has also expelled three rebel MLAs, who absented from voting for the party during Karnataka floor test, resulting in the collapse of the coalition government in the state
IndiaJul 28, 2019, 5:27 PM IST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar announces agreement with Congress on 240 Maharashtra Assembly seats
Stating that the party has made an agreement with the Congress on 240 Maharashtra Assembly seats, NCP chief Sharad Pawar also said that the Raj Thackeray-led MNS was mulling boycotting the Assembly polls due to reservations about electronic voting machines.
IndiaJul 28, 2019, 11:57 AM IST
West Bengal: Majority of Congress MLAs oppose Mamata Banerjee’s call to return to ballot paper
Majority of the West Bengal Congress MLAs openly expressed their opposition to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's call to return to ballot papers in panchayat and municipal polls