Election
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After denial of Cong ticket, Kamboj files nomination as Independent
Elections | Sep 27, 2019, 06:27 PM ISTUpset over denial of a Congress ticket from the Jalalabad assembly segment in Punjab, Jagdeep Kamboj on Friday filed nomination papers as Independent.
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Shurbir Singh appointed Chief Electoral Officer in Puducherry
Elections | Sep 27, 2019, 10:47 AM ISTSingh is presently Secretary to the territorial government. The Election Commission has sent a communication to Chief Secretary Ashwani Kumar, informing him that Shurbir Singh has been appointed as the next CEO.
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SP seeks transfers of DMs, SPs from districts with bypoll-bound states
Elections | Sep 22, 2019, 08:51 PM ISTA Samajwadi Party delegation on Sunday met Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer here ahead of the October 21 by-polls and demanded the transfer of incumbent district magistrates and police chiefs to ensure a free and fair election.
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Hamirpur bypoll: Voters to decide fate of 9 candidates on Sep 23
Elections | Sep 21, 2019, 10:34 PM ISTThe voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm while counting of votes will take place on September 27.
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In Kerala's Pala bypoll, rivals rally behind 'Mani Sir'
Elections | Sep 21, 2019, 04:49 PM ISTK.M.Mani, chief of Kerala Congress (Mani), the third biggest ally of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), had represented Pala since 1965, when the constituency was formed. He last won Assembly elections in 2016.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu fails to win majority in close election
World | Sep 18, 2019, 11:24 PM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu has failed to win a ruling majority, according to news agency Reuters on Wednesday. The election, which came out as a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a centre-left grouping led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
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PM Netanyahu faces uphill battle after repeat election
World | Sep 18, 2019, 06:30 PM ISTIsrael’s two main political parties were deadlocked Wednesday after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to hold on to his job. The election’s seeming political kingmaker, Avigdor Lieberman, said he’ll insist upon a secular unity government between Netanyahu’s Likud and Benny Gantz’s Blue and White parties, who are running neck-and-neck to become the country’s largest party.
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Trump leaning on issue of race to win a second term in 2020
World | Jul 18, 2019, 10:34 AM ISTThe president has proved adroit at crafting a hero-villain narrative and is now focusing on Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan rather than a Democratic presidential candidate. His challenge will be whether he can drive that story line successfully for the next 16 months.
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HC notice to Azam Khan on petition by Jaya Prada challenging his election from Rampur
India | Jul 17, 2019, 06:51 PM ISTThe Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan on a petition filed by BJP candidate Jaya Prada challenging his election from Rampur Lok Sabha constituency.
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SP leader Dharmendra Yadav challenges BJP MP Sanghmitra Maurya's election
India | Jul 05, 2019, 10:41 PM ISTSamajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav on Friday moved a petition in the Allahabad High Court challenging the election of BJP MP Sanghmitra Maurya from Badaun constituency in the recently-held Lok Sabha polls.
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'One election, one ideology' not acceptable to India: Congress leader Anand Sharma
National | Jun 26, 2019, 06:21 PM ISTThe Congress on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that the idea of "one election, one face, one ideology" is not acceptable to India and asked the BJP to desist from "dividing the country for votes".
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PM calls meeting of presidents of all parties on June 19 to discuss 'one nation, one election'
India | Jun 16, 2019, 02:31 PM ISTThe prime minister has called the meeting to also discuss the celebration of 75 years of India's independence in 2022, 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary this year and issues related to aspirational districts, Joshi said after an all-party meeting called by the government.
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Pak will engage with India on 'basis of equality'; ball in New Delhi's court, says Pak FM Qureshi
India | Jun 15, 2019, 02:58 PM IST"Yes, the meeting did take place, there was a handshake and exchange of pleasantries," Qureshi told Geo News. He accused the Indian government of being in the "election mindset" to keep their "vote bank intact".
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CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple
News | May 26, 2019, 11:24 PM ISTCM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple
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Chandigarh: Anupam Kher appeals to joggers to vote for BJP
Elections | May 16, 2019, 10:47 AM ISTChandigarh: Anupam Kher appeals to joggers to vote for BJP
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Delhi: Man claims mismatch between vote cast by him and VVPAT slip; EC orders probe
May 14, 2019, 06:39 AM ISTTaking cognisance of his grievance, Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa tweeted, "CEO Delhi has been asked to inquire."
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I dare Mamata didi to arrest me for saying 'Jai Shri Ram' in Bengal: Amit Shah
Elections | May 13, 2019, 01:58 PM ISTI dare Mamata didi to arrest me for saying 'Jai Shri Ram' in Bengal: Amit Shah
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Lok Sabha Polls 2019: Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati address public meeting in Gorakhpur
Elections | May 13, 2019, 01:58 PM ISTLok Sabha Polls 2019: Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati address public meeting in Gorakhpur
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PM Modi addresses rally in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam
Elections | May 13, 2019, 01:08 PM ISTPM Modi addresses rally in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam
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My father paid 6 crore to Kejriwal for ticket: Balbir Singh Jakhar's son
Elections | May 11, 2019, 04:57 PM ISTMy father paid 6 crore to Kejriwal for ticket: Balbir Singh Jakhar's son