CPI-M seeks AIADMK support for Rajya Sabha poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 22:00

A delegation of CPI-M leaders Tuesday met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and sought her AIADMK`s support for their candidate in the Feb 7 Rajya Sabha poll.

Bill Gates most admired in world, Sachin 5th: YouGov poll

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:46

There were four Indians in the top ten and seven overall in the list of 30 most-admired people.

Tuki virtually launches poll campaign

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 16:08

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has virtually launched his poll campaign for the Parliamentary and state Assembly elections this year amidst a plethora of assurances.

80% of Israelis say peace talks will fail: Poll

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 15:45

The vast majority of Israelis believe US-brokered negotiations with the Palestinians will fail to bring any peace agreement, an opinion poll published on Friday showed.

Some AAP leaders may not contest LS poll

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:15

As Aam Aadmi Party`s popularity surges ahead of Lok Sabha elections, some senior party leaders tipped to contest elections have decided to concentrate on the party`s strategies rather than plunging into electoral battle.

Optimism high around globe for better 2014, poll says

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 04:36

Most people around the world are optimistic that 2014 will be better than last year and that the global economy will be stronger, according to a poll released on Monday.

Bangladesh election hit by violence, boycott; Awami League set to win

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:37

Amidst high security voting has begun in violence-hit Bangladesh on Sunday despite opposition boycotted the election labelling it a `farcical` contest.

Delhi assembly poll results cause for introspection: Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:52

BJP on Thursday accepted assembly election results in Delhi are a "cause for introspection" as people now judge political parties "more harshly".

Poll selects world`s `strangest New Year`s custom`

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 15:08

The title of the world`s unusual New Year`s customs has been awarded to the practice of people gathering late every New Year`s Eve in the cemetery of a Chilean city to welcome the coming year in the company of dead relatives.

Top BJP leaders to discuss Lok Sabha poll strategy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:25

BJP will hold a meeting of its central election campaign committee as part of efforts to provide fresh momentum for its campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

BJP top brass to meet for Lok Sabha poll strategy

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 22:17

Bouyed by its good performance in recent assembly elections in four states, BJP will hold a meeting here tomorrow of its Chief Ministers, Parliamentary Board, state units presidents and other office-bearers to prepare a strategy for its campaign for the Lok Sabha polls.

AAP asks for police permission to take out procession

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:45

The Aam Admi Party has applied for police permission to hold a procession in the city on December 15 after its spectacular performance in the Delhi Assembly poll.