Despite Congress’ best performance in general elections since 2014, the party failed to touch the century, winning 99 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats. Narendra Modi, who is geared up for a third term as Prime Minister, even took a potshot at the Grand Old Party over this. But the situation could change soon. Here’s how
Jun, 7th - 06:57 AM 2024 EDT
Despite Congress’ best performance in general elections since 2014, the party failed to touch the century, winning 99 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats. Narendra Modi, who is geare...
Jun, 7th - 06:57 AM 2024 EDT
Rahul Gandhi, who led the Congress’ election campaigning from the front, is the party’s first choice for the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. The post that comes with its own privileges has been vacant since 2014. But will the Gandhi scion agree?
Jun, 6th - 12:55 PM 2024 EDTRahul Gandhi, who led the Congress’ election campaigning from the front, is the party’s first choice for the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. The p...
Jun, 6th - 12:55 PM 2024 EDT
Film stars are useful in commercial advertising and research has shown them to be particularly attractive candidates to first-time voters
Jun, 6th - 10:23 AM 2024 EDTFilm stars are useful in commercial advertising and research has shown them to be particularly attractive candidates to first-time voters ...
Jun, 6th - 10:23 AM 2024 EDT
Narendra Modi is set for a third consecutive term as India’s prime minister after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously elected him as the bloc’s leader on 5 June. The BJP’s top allies, including JD(U) and TDP, are key for him to return to power and now they are expected to make a hard bargain to make that happen
Jun, 5th - 10:43 AM 2024 EDTNarendra Modi is set for a third consecutive term as India’s prime minister after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously elected him as the bloc’s leader on 5 ...
Jun, 5th - 10:43 AM 2024 EDT
The BJP was expected to storm to power for a third consecutive term at the Centre. However, this time, the saffron party has not secured a majority on its own, making it rely on its NDA partners to form the government. It is not all bad though as it has made significant gains in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Jun, 5th - 05:00 AM 2024 EDTThe BJP was expected to storm to power for a third consecutive term at the Centre. However, this time, the saffron party has not secured a majority on its own, making it rely ...
Jun, 5th - 05:00 AM 2024 EDT
The Bharatiya Janata Party has failed to secure a majority on its own in these Lok Sabha elections. It needs its NDA allies more than ever now to form the government for a third consecutive term. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar could play a big role in making that happen
Jun, 4th - 12:00 PM 2024 EDTThe Bharatiya Janata Party has failed to secure a majority on its own in these Lok Sabha elections. It needs its NDA allies more than ever now to form the government for a thi...
Jun, 4th - 12:00 PM 2024 EDT
The BJP-led NDA has won the Lok Sabha elections. But what about your favourite candidates? How are they faring? Among the heavyweights, here’s who is winning and who's losing
Jun, 4th - 10:54 AM 2024 EDTThe BJP-led NDA has won the Lok Sabha elections. But what about your favourite candidates? How are they faring? Among the heavyweights, here’s who is winning and who's losin...
Jun, 4th - 10:54 AM 2024 EDT
The 2024 Lok Sabha results are pouring in. The ruling BJP-led NDA was in for a big shock this time, including in two Hindi belt states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Here are the important constituencies wherein the saffron party failed to clinch a victory
Jun, 4th - 09:27 AM 2024 EDTThe 2024 Lok Sabha results are pouring in. The ruling BJP-led NDA was in for a big shock this time, including in two Hindi belt states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Here are...
Jun, 4th - 09:27 AM 2024 EDT
The Lok Sabha election results have delivered surprises galore. One such is the INDI Alliance’s good performance in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party-Congress combine is leading in 40 seats, while the NDA is on their tail with 39 seats. But what has contributed to the Opposition's good show?
Jun, 4th - 06:44 AM 2024 EDTThe Lok Sabha election results have delivered surprises galore. One such is the INDI Alliance’s good performance in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party-Congress combine is le...
Jun, 4th - 06:44 AM 2024 EDT
Counting of votes for the 18th Lok Sabha is underway and the results in many big states, including in West Bengal, are not what were expected. While exit polls gave an edge to the BJP over Mamata Banerjee’s TMC, the results have gone another way. Bengal has sided with the ruling party once again
Jun, 4th - 05:51 AM 2024 EDTCounting of votes for the 18th Lok Sabha is underway and the results in many big states, including in West Bengal, are not what were expected. While exit polls gave an edge to...
Jun, 4th - 05:51 AM 2024 EDT
The Congress, as per trends, is on course to win nearly 100 seats, marking this as its best performance at the Lok Sabha elections since 2014. Ten years ago, the Grand Old Party slumped to a measly 44 seats and then climbed to 52 in the 2019 polls
Jun, 4th - 03:11 AM 2024 EDTThe Congress, as per trends, is on course to win nearly 100 seats, marking this as its best performance at the Lok Sabha elections since 2014. Ten years ago, the Grand Old Par...
Jun, 4th - 03:11 AM 2024 EDT
The counting of votes in 2024 Lok Sabha election has begun. It will be a few hours before we know the results, but these key constituencies will make a difference. Will it be an easy win for PM Modi in Varanasi? What about the Gandhi bastions, Amethi and Rae Bareli?
Jun, 3rd - 11:26 PM 2024 EDTThe counting of votes in 2024 Lok Sabha election has begun. It will be a few hours before we know the results, but these key constituencies will make a difference. Will it be ...
Jun, 3rd - 11:26 PM 2024 EDT
India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, sends the highest number of MPs to the lower house: 80. The northern state, which was a bastion of Congress for decades, is key for any political party coveting the post of prime minister
Jun, 3rd - 09:31 AM 2024 EDTIndia’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, sends the highest number of MPs to the lower house: 80. The northern state, which was a bastion of Congress for decades, is key f...
Jun, 3rd - 09:31 AM 2024 EDT
Ahead of the counting day for the Lok Sabha elections, the INDI Alliance has raised the issue of counting postal ballots. The Opposition bloc has asked the Election Commission to scrap a 2019 guideline and urge that they be tallied before those of the EVMs. But what do the rules say on the timing of finalising absentee votes?
Jun, 3rd - 07:25 AM 2024 EDTAhead of the counting day for the Lok Sabha elections, the INDI Alliance has raised the issue of counting postal ballots. The Opposition bloc has asked the Election Commission...
Jun, 3rd - 07:25 AM 2024 EDT
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at a rally last week that Rahul Gandhi would head to Bangkok after the Lok Sabha election results are announced. PM Modi made a similar claim last week. Now, a boarding pass with the Congress leader’s name has gone viral. But it’s morphed
Jun, 3rd - 02:29 AM 2024 EDTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said at a rally last week that Rahul Gandhi would head to Bangkok after the Lok Sabha election results are announced. PM Modi made a similar clai...
Jun, 3rd - 02:29 AM 2024 EDT
Manoj Tiwari, the BJP’s sitting MP from North East Delhi is vying to retain his seat for a third time. He is up against Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar. Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti is in the fray from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. Here are all the big fights to watch out for in the sixth phase
May, 24th - 09:25 PM 2024 EDTManoj Tiwari, the BJP’s sitting MP from North East Delhi is vying to retain his seat for a third time. He is up against Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar. Former Jammu and Kashmir ...
May, 24th - 09:25 PM 2024 EDT
Addressing the letter to BJP state general secretary Aditya Sahu, Sinha said that he was 'surprised' to receive the letter. The leader clarified that he had informed well before the elections about his intentions to step back from electoral responsibilities
May, 23rd - 12:57 AM 2024 EDTAddressing the letter to BJP state general secretary Aditya Sahu, Sinha said that he was 'surprised' to receive the letter. The leader clarified that he had informed well befo...
May, 23rd - 12:57 AM 2024 EDTSinha is required to respond to the notice within two days with an explanation. Failing to do so would lead to further actions being taken against the leader
May, 21st - 03:02 AM 2024 EDTSinha is required to respond to the notice within two days with an explanation. Failing to do so would lead to further actions being taken against the leader...
May, 21st - 03:02 AM 2024 EDT
Defence minister Rajnath Singh is contesting from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat. Rae Bareli also goes to the polls in the fifth phase where Congress’ Rahul Gandhi is facing the BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. Here are the other interesting fights to keep an eye on
May, 19th - 09:43 PM 2024 EDTDefence minister Rajnath Singh is contesting from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat. Rae Bareli also goes to the polls in the fifth phase where Congress’ Rahul Gandhi is facing the...
May, 19th - 09:43 PM 2024 EDT
Mamata Banerjee said that TMC will support the INDIA bloc from the 'outside.' However, this is not the first time TMC has flip-flopped on its decision to back the grand alliance
May, 16th - 06:46 AM 2024 EDTMamata Banerjee said that TMC will support the INDIA bloc from the 'outside.' However, this is not the first time TMC has flip-flopped on its decision to back the grand allian...
May, 16th - 06:46 AM 2024 EDT
A new video has surfaced online that has triggered controversy. The video, shared widely by BJP leaders and others on X, shows Kejriwal with Bibhav Kumar at the Lucknow airport. AAP leader Sanjay Singh can also be seen in the video
May, 16th - 01:09 AM 2024 EDTA new video has surfaced online that has triggered controversy. The video, shared widely by BJP leaders and others on X, shows Kejriwal with Bibhav Kumar at the Lucknow airpor...
May, 16th - 01:09 AM 2024 EDT
Reminding the state government that the Model Code of Conduct is still in force, the EC also asked the chief secretary and the police chief to ensure such incidents are not repeated
May, 15th - 06:25 AM 2024 EDTReminding the state government that the Model Code of Conduct is still in force, the EC also asked the chief secretary and the police chief to ensure such incidents are not re...
May, 15th - 06:25 AM 2024 EDT
PM Modi was accompanied by 12 chief ministers, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh as well as other key players of the National Democratic Alliance
May, 14th - 02:39 AM 2024 EDTPM Modi was accompanied by 12 chief ministers, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh as well as other key players of the National Democratic Alliance...
May, 14th - 02:39 AM 2024 EDT
Varanasi is one of the 80 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. A stronghold of BJP, the city will go to polls on June 1 during the seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections
May, 14th - 01:30 AM 2024 EDTVaranasi is one of the 80 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. A stronghold of BJP, the city will go to polls on June 1 during the seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections...
May, 14th - 01:30 AM 2024 EDT
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 for the campaigning of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections
May, 11th - 05:09 AM 2024 EDTThe Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 for the campaigning of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections...
May, 11th - 05:09 AM 2024 EDT
Kejriwal will be accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the roadshow in Mehrauli. AAP has fielded Sahi Ram Pahalwan from the South Delhi constituency while Kuldeep Kumar has been chosen for the East Delhi seat. The national capital will go to polls on May 25
May, 11th - 04:47 AM 2024 EDTKejriwal will be accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the roadshow in Mehrauli. AAP has fielded Sahi Ram Pahalwan from the South Delhi constituency while ...
May, 11th - 04:47 AM 2024 EDT
Reddy's comments come just a day after another Congress leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar, said that India should 'respect Pakistan as they have atom bombs'
May, 11th - 03:23 AM 2024 EDTReddy's comments come just a day after another Congress leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar, said that India should 'respect Pakistan as they have atom bombs'...
May, 11th - 03:23 AM 2024 EDT
PM Modi extended the offer to Pawar in response to the latter's recent comment where he said that smaller regional parties in Maharashtra may merge with the Congress in the coming years
May, 11th - 02:31 AM 2024 EDTPM Modi extended the offer to Pawar in response to the latter's recent comment where he said that smaller regional parties in Maharashtra may merge with the Congress in the co...
May, 11th - 02:31 AM 2024 EDT