Delhi Assembly polls: Alcohol is available in Delhi but not water, says PM Modi

Delhi Assembly polls: Alcohol is available in Delhi but not water, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “mera booth sabse majbooth” event where he interacted with the Delhi BJP cadre. During the live event, PM Modi said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been making new announcements everyday as it’s losing ground … Read more

Central government offices in Delhi to remain closed on Feb 5 for polls

Central government offices in Delhi to remain closed on Feb 5 for polls

All central government offices and industrial establishments in Delhi will remain closed for the Assembly poll on February 5, according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on Friday. Employees will also be eligible for a special casual leave if they are resident of a constituency and registered as a voter but employed in any central … Read more

Mahila, Muslims & middle class: 3 Ms that will decide the fate of Delhi polls

Mahila, Muslims & middle class: 3 Ms that will decide the fate of Delhi polls

Delhi heads to the polls on February 5, with results due on February 8. As elections approach, the Congress party and Bharatiya Janata Party still need to distribute tickets for 32 and 41 seats, respectively. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party has declared candidates for all 70 seats. This election’s outcome depends significantly on the Mahila, … Read more

Delhi polls: After Trinamool, Samajwadi Party, Uddhav Sena backs Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi polls: After Trinamool, Samajwadi Party, Uddhav Sena backs Arvind Kejriwal

After the Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, now Shiv Sena UBT has backed Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. Earlier in the day, the TMC had announced support for the AAP in the Delhi elections, while Arvind Kejriwal thanked Mamata Banerjee for extending support to his party. With INDIA allies … Read more

Bengaluru sees yet another year without BBMP polls

Bengaluru sees yet another year without BBMP polls

The past four years have witnessed significant changes in the city’s governance structure. | Photo Credit: file photo Yet another year has passed without elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The term of the previous council ended in September 2020, and despite numerous delays and legal challenges, civic polls have not been conducted. … Read more

Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA manifesto promises caste census, ₹3000 for women, says Kharge

Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA manifesto promises caste census, ₹3000 for women, says Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, and NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule release Maha Vikas Aghadi’s manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Mumbai, Sunday (November 10, 2024). | Photo Credit: PTI Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched the joint manifesto for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance for the upcoming … Read more

Maharashtra polls: ₹17 lakh unaccounted cash seized from vehicle in Ulhasnagar

Maharashtra polls: ₹17 lakh unaccounted cash seized from vehicle in Ulhasnagar

A poll flying squad seized ₹17 lakh unaccounted cash from a vehicle in Ulhasnagar in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday (October 31, 2024), an official said. The seizure was made by flying squad number 6, operating in Ulhasnagar Assembly constituency, between Kalyan and Murbad at 2 a.m., he said. “The driver could not give a … Read more

BJP’s Kalidas Kolambkar is confident in winning Maharashtra polls, aims to enter Guinness Book Record

BJP’s Kalidas Kolambkar is confident in winning Maharashtra polls, aims to enter Guinness Book Record

Kalidas Kolambkar, an eight-time Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA), exuded confidence in the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. File | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Kalidas Kolambkar, an eight-time Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA), exuded confidence in the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, stating that he aims to enter the Guinness Book of World … Read more

Maharashtra Assembly polls: NCP releases fourth list with two names, former district head of Shiv Sena UBT fielded in Bhor

Maharashtra Assembly polls: NCP releases fourth list with two names, former district head of Shiv Sena UBT fielded in Bhor

Ajit Pawar’s NCP released the fourth list for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, with two names on it on Tuesday (October 29, 2024). File | Photo Credit: PTI Ajit Pawar’s NCP on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) released the fourth list for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, with two names in it. Tuesday (October 29, 2024) … Read more

With polls, Sena groups go for the jugular at Dasara rallies

With polls, Sena groups go for the jugular at Dasara rallies

The Dasara rallies in Maharashtra saw a face-off between Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde group) leader and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. While Mr. Thackeray’s group firmly pitched him as the CM candidate for the coming State Assembly election, Mr. Shinde took a jibe on him for his Chief Ministerial … Read more