UPA will come back to power like movie sequels, says Congress

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 22:51

Reacting to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh`s statement calling the coming Lok Sabha election the "last show" of the Congress, Chhattisgarh Assembly opposition leader TS Singhdeo said that the UPA would continue at the Centre like sequels of popular movies.

Jaganmohan woos farmers with pre-election sops

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 22:42

YS Jaganmohan Reddy tried to garner support amongst farmers by promising special measures in their interest if the party was voted to power in upcoming polls.

Thais vote despite opposition protests, blockades

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:44

Thailand voted under heavy security in snap election marred by opposition boycott and cancellation of voting in 45 constituencies, casting doubts on the credibility of the polls.

Thai election gaffe: premier picked wrong box to cast vote

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:29

Embattled Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra today almost lost her own vote when she picked the wrong box to cast her ballot.

SC`s seven-judge bench to revisit Hindutva judgement

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:28

Virtually reopening its Hindutva judgement, Supreme Court decided to expedite hearing by 7 judge-bench on electoral law categorising misuse of religion for electoral gains as "corrupt practices".

Afghan presidential candidate`s aides shot dead

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 02:57

Gunmen shot dead two aides of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, officials said, highlighting the security threat surrounding the April poll.

Congress neglecting indigenous people by nominating Sinh : BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:22

BJP said the ruling Congress government has neglected the indigenous people of Assam by nominating Lok Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh Sanjay Sinh for the coming Rajya Sabha election here.

Explosions, firing in Bangkok on eve of polls, 7 injured

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:50

Explosions and shots rang out in the Thai capital today during clashes between opposition activists and government supporters, leaving seven persons injured on the eve of controversial snap polls that have polarised the country.

Shots fired during clash on eve of Thai polls

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:41

Violence broke out in the Thai capital on the eve of disputed snap polls after shots were fired during a clash between pro-government supporters and opposition activists determined to scuttle the election.

Remove January 1 cut off date to register new voters: EC to govt

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:35

In a bid to ensure that young citizens are registered as voters as soon as they turn 18, the Election Commission has asked the government to do away with the January 1 cut off date for the purpose as it deprives several youths from participating in the electoral exercise.

Seven including Congress rebel in fray for election to 6 RS seats in AP

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:50

A contest is now inevitable for six Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh as seven candidates, including a Congress rebel, are in fray as the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended this afternoon.