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One Nation One Election Bill Tabled, Opposition Responds

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in Parliament, with the Opposition claiming it is aimed at pleasing one individual. This video covers the key details of the bill and the political reactions to its introduction.

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Maharashtra Election: Vote-counting begins amid tight security, BJP+ leads in early trends

Sat, Nov 23, 2024

Maharashtra Election 2024: The counting of votes for the 2024 Maharashtra state election began at 8 am amid tight security on Saturday, November 23. This week, electors cast their ballots for the 288-seat Legislative Assembly in a single-phase polling process, on November 20. The ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), is looking to retain power in the state against Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc, which includes the INC, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). Follow this space to catch the latest updates on the Maharashtra election results. Read on to learn more about the early trends.   

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Jharkhand: Matrize Exit Poll predicts clear majority for NDA, setback for INDIA Bloc

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is projected to get a clear majority while the Hemant Soren-led INDIA Bloc alliance is headed for a setback in Jharkhand, said Matrize polling agency in its Exit Poll predictions.

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PNB fraud case: FinMin says nobody will be spared; Oppn attacks BJP

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

PNB has detected a USD 1.77 billion (about Rs 11,400 crore) scam where billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi allegedly acquired fraudulent letters of undertaking from a branch in Mumbai to secure overseas credit from other Indian lenders.

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No more orange-coloured passport for people with ECR status

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Reversing its earlier decisions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tonight announced that it would not issue a separate orange-coloured passport to people requiring emigration check and would continue printing personal details on the last page of the booklet.

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Modi stoutly defends his economic policy, says note ban a huge success

Mon, Jan 22, 2018

Modi said his government was taking decisions to fulfil the needs and aspirations of the common man.

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5 stocks that might gain from Modi govt's rural push

Mon, Dec 25, 2017

According to analysts, Modi government is going to spend on the rural economy in the upcoming Union Budget

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Gujarat, Himachal poll results: BJP gets majority in both the states

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

The greater number will return the BJP to power but it will be lower than the 150 targeted by the party in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pocket boroughs.   

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Sensex ends higher as BJP leads in Gujarat, Himachal poll results

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

The Sensex touched a high of 33,801.90 points and a low of 32,595.63 points during the intra-day trade so far. The market breadth was bullish -- 1,472 advances and 1,182 declines.

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Gujarat, Himachal poll results: BJP leaders say the vote is for development, trust in Modi

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

Union minister Smriti Irani seconded him and said the victory was dedicated to booth-level party workers and those who voted for "good governance" and "development". Asked whether the Congress had given the party a tough fight, she said, "I feel 'Jo jeeta wohi Sikander'..."

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Poll results: BJP appears to retain Gujarat, win Himachal Pradesh

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

The impact of poll trends was also witnessed in the country's stock markets as key indices on Monday went up substantially indicated a victory for the BJP in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections.    

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Gujarat poll counting: BJP leading on 12 seats, Congress on 8 in early trends

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

As per the trends available in the first 45 minutes of counting, the BJP is ahead on 12 seats, while the Congress candidates have a slight edge over their BJP opponents in eight constituencies.

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Gujarat Elections 2017: Over 70% voter turnout in re-polling at six booths

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

More than 70% voter turnout was recorded in the re-polling held on Sunday at six polling booths in four Assembly constituencies of Gujarat, said officials.

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All eyes on Gujarat as stage set for counting tomorrow

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

Counting of votes will be held tomorrow for the Gujarat Assembly polls, considered a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his home state and a litmus test for new Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

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Clear majority for BJP in Gujarat: Exit polls

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Soon after voting ended in the second and final phase of the election, an exit poll gave the BJP 115 of the total 182 seats and the Congress 65. Another exit poll gave the ruling dispensation 108 seats and 74 to the opposition Congress.

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Rahul Gandhi appointed president of Congress party

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

India`s main opposition Congress party on Monday elevated Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country`s most fabled political dynasty, as its president, preparing to challenge the dominance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national polls in 2019.

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To protest water woes, village in Gujarat boycotts election

Sun, Dec 10, 2017

Zero voting was recorded at Gajadi village in Morbi district of Gujarat today as the residents, fed up with water shortage, boycotted polling.

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Young and old, brides and grooms cast votes in Gujarat elections; see pics

Sat, Dec 09, 2017

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Gujarat Election: Votes in first stage of election seen as acid test for PM Modi

Sat, Dec 09, 2017

Tens of thousands of people voted in the first stage of assembly elections in Gujarat on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his toughest electoral test since coming to power with a landslide victory in 2014.

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Gujarat Elections: 397 'crorepati' candidates in fray for polls

Sat, Dec 09, 2017

As many as 397 crorepati candidates are in the fray for the Gujarat assembly elections, an analysis of their election affidavits done by two NGOs has found.

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Voting begins for first phase of Gujarat assembly elections

Sat, Dec 09, 2017

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Indians living in PM Modi's 'achhe din' have a favourable opinion of him

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

“Nothing you can do to take me away from my guy,” could be the song every Indian is singing for PM Modi. He was labelled as more popular than the Gandhis and the Congress party.

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GST Council meet gets underway in Guwahati, Congress protests

Fri, Nov 10, 2017

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