Politics

Samajwadi Party reiterates demand for ballot papers instead of EVMs in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has told the Election Commission (EC) that people had lost faith in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers should be used in polling.

Mar 1, 2024

EVMs, EC, media & weaponized ED: Explosive allegations by Dhruv Rathee in viral video that sparked debate

In his video, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee says that elections being held regularly are not the sole barometer of a nation being a democracy, as elections are regularly conducted in both North Korea and Russia too.

Feb 29, 2024

Himachal BJP leaders to meet Governor, demand floor test on Wednesday after cross-voting in RS poll

After the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh faced a humiliating defeat owing to cross-voting by six of its legislators for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur is demanding floor test in the ongoing Budget session against the government.

Feb 28, 2024

K'taka BJP MLA votes for Congress candidate in RS polls?

BJP MLA S.T. Somashekar has voted for the Congress candidate in the ongoing Rajya Sabha elections here on Tuesday, said sources.

Feb 27, 2024

Rajya Sabha Poll: Congress faces cross-voting concerns in UP, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, SP MLAs skip meeting

RS polls in UP, Himachal, Karnataka amid cross-voting concerns

Feb 27, 2024

Made mistake by retweeting YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's video, Kejriwal tells SC

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the Supreme Court that he made a mistake by retweeting an alleged defamatory video posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in relation to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell in 2018.

Feb 26, 2024

Delhi Lit Fest: Changing narrative is new focus of Indian cinema, says Rahul Mittra

The producer and actor says his films like Saheb Biwi aur Gangster trilogy, among others have triggered a new narrative in Indian cinema

Feb 26, 2024

Gali Janardhana Reddy meets Siddaramaiah ahead of RS polls

Gali Janardhana Reddy, mining baron turned politician, on Monday met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence Cauvery in Bengaluru.

Feb 26, 2024

AAP withdraws from LS polls in Goa, supports Congress

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday declared support to Congress for both of the Lok Sabha seats in Goa, after a seat-sharing agreement reached between them.

Feb 24, 2024

Quickly addressed the issue: Google on 'illegal' AI responses to questions on PM Modi

Google on Saturday said that it has worked "quickly to address" the responses generated by its Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform Gemini regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 24, 2024

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: AAP and Congress announce seat sharing deal for Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat

Confirming their alliance, the INDIA bloc constituents AAP and Congress on Saturday announced their seat sharing tie-up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana.

Feb 24, 2024

Congress - AAP deal on Delhi LS seats 'finalised': Sources

After prolonged discussions, both AAP and Congress have reportedly reached a deal to 4:3 ratio on Delhi Lok Sabha seats

Feb 22, 2024

Kannaur firing: 'Dilli Chalo' on hold, Congress slams Centre over death of farmer

Farmers suspended their 'Dilli Chalo' march for two days after they claimed that a protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured during clashes at Khanauri border with Haryana

Feb 22, 2024

AP Politics: YS Sharmila spends night at party office to evade 'house arrest', police detain her in morning

YS Sharmila, AP state Congress leader and sister of YSRCP chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleged that she sought refuge in the Congress office to evade what she claims was an attempted house arrest by the government

Feb 22, 2024

BJP-JD-S MLCs walk out of K'taka Legislative Council protesting remarks against PM Modi

BJP and JD-S members of the Karnataka Legislative Council staged a walk out on Wednesday protesting against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the floor of the House.

Feb 21, 2024