Presidential Polls
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Biden admits debate with Trump was bad episode, but 'would only step down if instructed by Almighty'
World | Jul 06, 2024, 07:53 AM ISTNumerous reports emerged of internal party murmurs that Joe Biden should withdraw his presidential bid after his dismal debate performance against Donald Trump who is once again in the race for the White House in November polls this year.
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Joe Biden officially launches 2024 re-election campaign, says 'let's finish the job'
World | Apr 25, 2023, 05:43 PM ISTBiden argues that abortion rights, the defense of democracy, voting rights and the social safety net will be among the most important issues on the ballot in 2024.
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Pak to close all routes to Afghanistan ahead of presidential polls
World | Sep 26, 2019, 10:05 PM ISTThe Foreign Office said in a statement that in view of the upcoming Afghan presidential elections and in support of domestic transition in Afghanistan, it was decided to enhance security along the Pak-Afghan border.
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Afghan women determined to vote in presidential polls
World | Sep 07, 2019, 11:45 AM ISTActivist Muqadasa Ahmadzai, 25, was a child when the Taliban ruled the country for five years from 1996. She works for women in Nangarhar, one of the most dangerous provinces where the Taliban and the Islamic State (IS) insurgent groups dominate vast territories, Efe news reported on Saturday.
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Turkey: Erdogan extends his 15-year-old grip on power, wins Presidential re-elections
World | Jun 25, 2018, 08:04 PM ISTErdogan defeated his nearest rival Muharrem Ince with an "absolute majority" of more than half the vote without needing a second round.
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Presidential election: When Nagaland CM was stopped from entering Assembly hall during voting
National | Jul 17, 2017, 06:57 PM ISTNagaland CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu was today stopped from entering the Assembly hall, where polling for the presidential election was underway.
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Will not vote for Meira Kumar, says AAP leader HS Phoolka
National | Jul 15, 2017, 06:39 PM ISTSenior AAP leader and lawyer HS Phoolka today said he will not vote for Meira Kumar, the opposition's nominee for the presidential election
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Presidential polls: All six independent Rajya Sabha MPs likely to vote for Kovind
National | Jul 03, 2017, 07:47 PM ISTAll six independent members in the Rajya Sabha are likely to vote for the NDA's presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind.
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Prez polls: On campaign trail, Meira Kumar appeals to Tamil Nadu MLAs, MPs to heed to 'inner voice', Hyderabad next stop
National | Jul 02, 2017, 07:22 PM ISTMeira Kumar today appealed to all the MLAs and MPs from Tamil Nadu to listen to their "inner voice" when they cast their votes in the presidential polls on July 17.
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Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Chandigarh
India | Jun 29, 2017, 12:36 PM ISTNational Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Chandigarh on Thursday to seek support from Haryana and Punjab legislators.
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Lawyer, BJP's dalit face: Meet Ram Nath Kovind, NDA's choice for President
National | Jun 19, 2017, 05:03 PM ISTRam Nath Kovind will be the NDA's choice for India's next President, BJP President Amt Shah announced today.
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Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's pick for President, announces Amit Shah
National | Jun 19, 2017, 05:03 PM ISTBJP chief Amit Shah today announced Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind's name as the NDA government's presidential nominee
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Uddhav Thackeray rejects Amit Shah's proposal, asks BJP to declare presidential candidate
National | Jun 18, 2017, 06:40 PM ISTBJP president Amit Shah today met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray amid tension between the alliance partners over several issues.
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Presidential polls: Voting on July 17, counting on July 20, declares Election Commission
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Presidential polls: Voting on July 17, counting on July 20, declares Election Commission
India | Jun 07, 2017, 06:24 PM ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced July 17 as the date for Presidential polls and July 20 for counting of votes
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Adityanath, Parrikar to resign as MPs only after presidential poll in July
National | May 14, 2017, 12:52 PM ISTYogi Adityanath and Manohar Parrikar are likely to resign from their parliamentary seats only after casting their votes in the presidential election.
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Adityanath, Parrikar, Maurya likely to resign from LS after presidential polls: Report
National | Mar 22, 2017, 06:47 AM ISTCM Adityanath, along with his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya and Manohar Parrikar, who took over as Goa CM, are however expected to resign from Parliament after the presidential polls slated in July.
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Voting begins in Turkey's presidential polls
World | Aug 10, 2014, 11:35 AM ISTLondon: Voting in Turkey's first ever presidential election is underway on Sunday, authorities said.Three candidates are vying for the position; outgoing Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, diplomat Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, and Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas, the
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Tunisia to hold legislative, presidential polls separately
World | May 31, 2014, 07:20 AM ISTTunis: Tunisia's presidential and legislative elections will be held separately, the secretary general of the country's largest workers union -- the UGTT -- said on Friday.The decision came as a result of national dialogue negotiations
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Chile's Bachelet favored to win presidency
World | Nov 17, 2013, 11:35 AM ISTSantiago: Chileans were preparing to return Michelle Bachelet to the presidency on Sunday, hoping she can fulfill promises to reform a dictatorship-era system they blame for keeping the working classes poor and indebted to the