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Akhilesh Yadav slams Gujarat model, says SP has launched more welfare programmes
Criticising the much-touted Gujarat model of development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the SP government has launched more welfare programmes in the state than Narendra Modi's government.
BJP lost 2004 elections due to over confidence: Ananth Kumar
He said this time the BJP had the advantage of Narendra Modi's leadership and general atmosphere against the UPA.
LS polls: BJP is crossing all the limits to capture power, says Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday said the BJP is crossing all limits in its bid to capture power and that it threatened the democratic set-up of India.
LS polls: Congress promises free TVs, laptops in Seemandhra
The party also promised free electricity would be provided to houses which consume less than 100 units per month.
AAP accuses BJP of disrupting its campaign; demands EC action
Aam Aadmi Party on Friday accused BJP of disrupting the poll campaign of its top leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and demanded the Election Commission to take action against the party.
Wrestlers leave for Astana sans Sushil, Yogeshwar
Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil and London Games bronze medallist Yogeshwar will not be a part of the touring squad for the Senior Asian Championship.
Misa Bharti booked for violating Model Code of Conduct
An FIR was on Thursday lodged against former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti, who is contesting from the state's Patliputra Lok Sabha constituency, for forcibly entering a polling booth and allegedly damaging an EVM machine.
Polling percentage breaks previous records, 15% high from 2009
Breaking record of voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls, Rajasthan on Thursday in the first phase of voting in 20 LS seats recorded 63.43 per cent polling - an increase of 15 per cent from 2009 parliamentary elections.
South Korea ferry death toll rises to 25, hopes fade for missing
Of 475 passengers and crew on the Sewol ferry, which capsized on Wednesday, 179 people are listed as safe and 271 are still missing.
Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer expects to be fit for Real semi-final
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer expects to be fit to face Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
LS polls phase 5: High voter turnout leaves 2009 stats behind
Four constituencies of West Bengal, which went to polls, recorded the highest turnout among the 12 states.
Djokovic races into Monte Carlo Masters quarters
Defending champion Novak Djokovic raced into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals by dispatching Pablo Carreno Busta 6-0, 6-1 in just 47 minutes.
WB: Narrow escape for Mamata as fire breaks out in her hotel
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday had a narrow escape after a fire broke out in a hotel room she was staying in Malda district while she was campaigning for the April 24 Lok Sabha poll.
Lindsay Lohan posts glamorous selfie on Instagram
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan posted a glamorous selfie wearing a nude shade dress.
LS polls: 7 Bihar seats witness 56 per cent voting in second phase
56 per cent voting was recorded in seven Parliamentary seats of Bihar on Thursday. Queues began to form at polling stations since morning across Bihar's seven parliamentary constituencies that went to vote.
YRF's 'Titli' starring Ranvir Shorey to compete at Cannes film festival
'Titli' has been chosen for screening in Un Certain Regard section of the 67th Cannes International Film Festival.
