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#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Congress leads in 3 states, big blow to BJP
The Hindi heartland has not brought good news for BJP as it might lose power in three important states, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Winning Congress MLAs will be shifted to Park Hyatt hotel
In Telangana, winning MLAs of the Congress will be moved to Hyderabad's Park Hyatt hotel, a member of the grand old party has confirmed, TNM reports.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi wins from Chandrayangutta
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi has reportedly won from the Chandrayangutta constituency - one of the 15 constituencies in Hyderabad.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: MNF establish early lead; CM Thanhawla loses both seats
In Mizoram, early trends indicate that the Mizo National Front (MNF) is surging ahead of the Congress.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads in Budhni
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading from his constituency Budhni, early trends suggest.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: TRS establish strong lead; Congress falling behind
Vote counting has begun in the southern state of Telangana, and early trends indicate that the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is cruising towards a comfortable victory.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Sachin Pilot scheduled to arrive in Delhi
In Rajasthan, Congress will return to power after sitting in opposition for five years, early trends suggest.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Congress leads massively in Chhattisgarh
As per early trends, Congress and BJP are fighting a close battle for Chhattisgarh. The state voted for 90 assembly seats in two phases.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Counting of votes for five states begins
Before India votes in 2019 to choose the next government, the political parties threw their weight in five states, the counting of whose polls started a short while ago.
Will raise Rafale, RBI autonomy issue in the Parliament: Azad
The Opposition will press for a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Rafale jet deal and raise several issues, including the misuse of probe agencies and autonomy for RBI, in the winter session of Parliament beginning tomorrow, says Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Goa mining: Several ministers, politicians to support GMPF's Delhi protest
Several ministers and politicians from Goa are expected to visit New Delhi to offer support to Goa Mining People's Front (GMPF), who is scheduled to begin a three-day protest tomorrow to press for the resumption of mining in the state.
BJP mocks all-party-meet, asks Opposition to reveal PM candidate's name
BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has mocked the scheduled meeting of Opposition parties in New Delhi today and said they should first declare a prime ministerial candidate before thinking of ousting the Narendra Modi government.
Following meeting with Rahul Gandhi, RLSP-chief Upendra Kushwaha quits NDA
Rashtriya Lok Shakti Party (RLSP) chief and Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha quit NDA on Monday ending all speculations about his exit.
In MP, Congress workers guard EVM-strongroom fearing tampering by BJP
Ahead of the crucial results of elections in five states, Congress workers in Madhya Pradesh have taken it upon themselves to guard EVM strongroom in Vidisha.
Pawar cites Shah remark to slam Fadnavis over Maratha quota
NCP president Sharad Pawar yesterday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of giving "false" promises to the Maratha community over the issue of reservation in government jobs and education.
Sharad finds Lalu's benami wealth legitimate: Sushil Kumar Modi
Bihar Deputy-CM Sushil Kumar Modi has claimed that Loktantrik Janata Dal founder Sharad Yadav is siding with the RJD as he finds nothing wrong in the alleged benami properties owned by its president Lalu Prasad's family.
Mamata wishes Sonia on birthday, may meet her in Delhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today greeted former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 72nd birthday and prayed for the senior Congress leader's long life and happiness.
SP-spokesperson gets into scuffle with BJP-leader on live TV, detained
Taking the political discourse in the country to a new low, a Samajwadi Party spokesperson got into a scuffle with a Bharatiya Janata Party leader on live television, after which he was detained by Noida police on Saturday.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slapped at public event in Maharashtra
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale was slapped by a man yesterday at a public event in Ambernath town, Maharashtra.
Madhya Pradesh: Chouhan calls himself 'biggest pollster', predicts BJP win
As the exit polls predicted a tight race with the Congress, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today expressed confidence that the BJP would win a comfortable majority in the Assembly election to form a government for the fourth consecutive time.
TDP to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to contest the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Assembly elections next year in the BJD-ruled state.
#WinterSession: Triple Talaq on NDA's agenda; Rafale, CBI on opposition's
In the last winter session of the Parliament, before the country goes to polls in 2019, the NDA government is hoping to push the Triple Talaq Bill.
Haryana MC-polls: BJP MLA offers gun, gunmen and cash
A BJP minister in Haryana is under flak after he allegedly offered guns, gunmen, and cash, ahead of the Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for December 16.
Film personalities cast votes, add glitz to Telangana Assembly polls
Adding a dash of glamour to Telangana's poll process, Telugu film bigwigs turned up in good numbers to cast their ballot today.
Feel insulted: Vasundhara Raje reacts to Sharad Yadav's fat-shaming comment
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday said she felt insulted after former JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav commented on her and hoped the Election Commission will take cognizance of the same.
#RoadTo2019: After high-voltage campaigns, Rajasthan and Telangana cast votes
In what qualifies as an epic finale for the elections in five states, Rajasthan and Telangana went to polls on Friday to choose the next government.
Prime Minister Modi and Rahul to visit Odisha in December
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi are scheduled to visit Odisha this month, BJP and Congress sources said today.
Uttar Pradesh: BJP MP Savitribai Phule resigns from party
BJP MP Savitribai Phule resigned from the party today, saying it is dividing society.
Accusing BJP of dividing society, Dalit MP Savitribai Phule resigns
Upset with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), MP Savitribai Phule resigned from the party on Thursday.
Sidhu injures vocal cords after hectic campaigning, docs advise rest
Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is "on the brink" of losing his voice after 17 days of intensive election campaigning and has been advised "complete rest" for three to five days by doctors.
BJD leaders to meet 22 parties over Women's Reservation Bill
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has decided to consult 22 political parties, including Congress and BJP, as part of its effort to build consensus on the Women's Reservation Bill, pending in Parliament.
Uma Bharti won't contest 2019 elections; will focus on Ram-Mandir
On Tuesday, senior BJP leader and Union minister Uma Bharti announced that she would not contest next year's Lok Sabha elections, and would instead concentrate on issues such as the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and cleaning up the River Ganga.
Revanth Reddy taken into preventive custody ahead of TRS meet
Telangana Congress Working President A Revanth Reddy was taken into preventive custody today ahead of TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's public meeting in Kodangal Assembly constituency.
#RajasthanElections: Modi says Congress gave Kartarpur to Pak in 1947
Kicking off the last leg of the election campaign in poll-bound Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an attack on the Congress while addressing a massive rally in Hanumangarh.
#TelanganaElections: Owaisi responds to Adityanath, says Allah will defeat Modi-govt
Following Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's warning that All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi would have to 'flee' Telangana if the BJP was voted to power, Owaisi has hit back at Adityanath.
After 'Hanuman remark', Adityanath advised against dividing Gods by UP-minister
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Lord Hanuman was a Dalit' remark invited ire from the Opposition, and now a minister in his own cabinet has criticized him.
Yogi: Owaisi will have to 'flee' Telangana if BJP wins
In the final leg of campaigning for the upcoming Telangana elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, issued a warning for All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi.
Police won't interfere in child-marriages: BJP candidate promises before polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from the Sojat assembly seat in Rajasthan has claimed if voted to power, she will ensure police won't interfere in child marriages.
EC admits CCTV-cameras didn't work in EVM-strongroom for an hour
In an EVM strongroom in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, CCTV cameras did not function for over an hour as there was a power cut, the Election Commission has stated.
You are exposed: Sushma Swaraj blasts Pak-minister on 'googly remark'
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had some strong words for her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi over his googly remark and said his country has been exposed.