Politics
Maharashtra Assembly elections: Approximately 64 pc voter turnout recorded
The poll, considered the first major test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity after Lok Sabha election, passed off peacefully.
West Bengal: Man arrested for making anti-Mamata remark on Facebook
Bapi Pal was arrested on Tuesday night after a Trinamool Congress supporter filed a complaint at Harishchandrapur police station, police said.
Haryana Assembly elections: Exit polls give majority to BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is way ahead of its rivals in both the states and very close to forming the government on its own.
In pics: Exit polls predict majority for BJP in Haryana, Maharashtra
While all exit polls have clearly put the BJP way ahead of its rivals, News24-Today's Chanakya gives the party absolute majority in both Maharashtra and Haryana.
Parliamentary panels proceedings should be telecast live: Manohar Parrikar
"Standing committees and other house committees they should also be telecast live," the Goa CM said.
On the last day of campaign, Hisar candidates take out roadshows to connect with voters
BJP candidate Kamal Gupta had lost the elections twice to Savitri Jindal.
Haryana Basmati rice farmers unhappy as price falls, blame both BJP and Congress
Haryana is the biggest exporter of Basmati rice in the country.
Congress's Savitri Jindal holds roadshow in Hisar, dismisses Modi wave
There was infighting in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government and Rewari MLA Captain Ajay Singh Yadav had quit the state government.
Over 2 lakh policemen deployed in Maharashtra for Assembly elections
In Mumbai, about 40,000 policemen, including paramilitary forces have been deployed to help smooth voting process at 9,920 polling booths in 36 assembly constituencies.
OP Chautala's misdeeds out in the open, won't get sympathy votes: BJP's Sunita Setia
Sunita Setia is not only banking on Modi but is hopeful that Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala's conviction and jail term will help the BJP.
Congress sources say party losing Haryana elections, may get just 20 seats
The party leader working at the grass root attributed the party's loss to the scam tainted image of the previous UPA government.
Give BJP majority or Haryana will suffer under hung Assembly, says Modi
"My brothers and sisters, I request you not to elect a government which will depend on others. Otherwise, what is required for the state will be looted by those who will come to help us," Narendra Modi said.
I'm a star campaigner: Ambala Cantt BJP candidate on leaders not campaigning for him
Like the Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi has been the face of the BJP in Assembly elections too.
Electoral Trusts: BJP gets over Rs 41 crore, Congress 36 crore
These trusts are registered as non-profit ventures under Section 8 of the Companies Act.
BJP gains in Marathwada, Chavan & Deshmukh clan face tough challenge in their bastions
In 2009 assembly elections, the Congress and NCP bagged 18 and 13 seats respectively, proving their dominance in this backward region.
Odisha: National parties not sincere about problems of masses, says CM Naveen Patnaik
"People of Odisha have rejected both BJP and Congress as these national parties are not sincere about addressing the basic problems faced by the masses," Patnaik said.