India Elections
Indian election commission has told parties to avoid "political propaganda involving activities of defence forces."
Published 10 Apr, 2019 02:00pm
Gandhi is also running from Wayanad in Kerala.
Published 10 Apr, 2019 01:05pm
The Indian election will kick off tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know about the polls next door.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 04:06pm
"People were very unhappy, angry that Modi makes tall promises and doesn't deliver."
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 10:26am
Congress might be too scared to seek a settlement over IOK, fearing a backlash from the right: Imran Khan.
Published 09 Apr, 2019 10:54pm
"Don't their people feel a sense of outrage and wonder how far they will go simply to win an election?" asks Imran Khan.
Updated 09 Apr, 2019 09:48pm
Modi has fallen short on jobs, economic recovery after demonetisation. but intra-regional trade potential shows promise.
Published 09 Apr, 2019 10:35am
BJP's popularity has spiked following tensions with Pakistan.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 07:19pm
Article 35A is an obstacle in development of the state, says party; Kashmiri leaders warn repeal would bring unrest.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 04:43pm
Taking up arms for "mother cow" is part of a broader campaign to impose ancient Hindu religious values across India.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 02:17pm
Pollsters and some party leaders say Congress may be unable to capitalise on Priyanka's appeal against Modi's BJP.
Updated 08 Apr, 2019 02:11pm
Modi is merely elaborating on Vajpayee's existing trajectory.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 01:06pm
Labour rights advocates say political parties building campaigns on back of cheap casual labour, contrary to promises.
Updated 08 Apr, 2019 08:42am
Modi helped rich get richer during his tenure, and when he realised his failure, he used Pulwama to get votes: Mayawati.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 03:00pm
Ahead of Indian election, workers are reminding Modi of his promise to them.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 11:51am
With elections around the corner, Modi's promises of millions of jobs, corruption crackdown are examined by AFP.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 03:15pm
Says it was BJP’s attempt to win elections by whipping up war hysteria.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 08:51pm
A look at West Bengal's first female chief minister known as "didi", UP's "Dalit Queen", and Congress' Priyanka Gandhi.
Published 06 Apr, 2019 06:30pm
India’s main opposition Congress party had petitioned against the film’s release.
Updated 06 Apr, 2019 09:59am
Old and infirm cows are abandoned instead of being sold for slaughter, resulting in bovines on the loose wreaking havoc.
Updated 05 Apr, 2019 08:03pm
Indian premier says his government doesn't work for Hindus or Muslims, but for the welfare of people.
Published 05 Apr, 2019 07:16pm
Although surveys show Congress is trailing BJP in the elections that begin next Thursday, the race is tightening.
Published 04 Apr, 2019 03:14pm
The RBI says says the benchmark rate will be reduced by 25 basis points to 6pc.
Published 04 Apr, 2019 02:03pm
The path from celebrity to politics is well-trodden in India and Haasan is one of many stars on the hustings.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 01:32pm
Stages massive rally in Kolkata just a week before India's election begins.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 10:57am
BJP and its allies are concerned that focusing on the temple issue could be too hot to handle.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 12:04pm
Egged on by princes, Bhupat Singh killed innocents to create the impression 'democratic rule’ led to 'lawlessness'.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 03:48pm
The main opposition party releases its manifesto, promising to waive all farmer loans and ensure “remunerative prices”.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 11:59am
The scale of propaganda and false information may have something to do with the scope of India's general election.
Published 03 Apr, 2019 10:31am
In India, Facebook has partnered with fact checkers and, like Twitter, ramped up efforts to block fake accounts.
Updated 04 Apr, 2019 11:59am
