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37 candidates file nomination papers for 2nd phase of LS polls in UP
For the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, 37 candidates on Monday filed their nomination papers, official sources said in Lucknow.
EC tells Sharad Pawar to explain his 'ink' remark by Thursday
Pawar had told his party workers to vote twice this election, first at their hometowns and then at places of work.
Sharad Pawar `sailing in two boats', alleges Abu Azmi
Targeting the Union Agriculture Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Monday accused him of "sailing in two boats simultaneously".
'Darr, Darr Modi': SP's reply to BJP's 'Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi' slogan
The BJP has already earned the ire of the Hindu religious leaders because of the slogan.
Congress' Namo Narain Meena to lock horns with his brother Harish from Dausa LS seat
In a major twist to political equations in Rajasthan, Union Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena, brother of Harish Meena, who recently joined BJP will contest from the same seat against his brother from Dausa.
'Train To Pakistan' actors remember Khushwant Singh fondly
Divya Dutta and Rajit Kapur have fond memories of the late journalist.
Missing Malaysian plane: Australian, Chinese spot objects in Indian Ocean
Chinese and Australian planes on Monday spotted several objects in an area identified by multiple satellite images as containing possible debris from the missing Malaysian airliner, boosting hopes the frustrating search in the southern Indian Ocean could...
Gujarat: Congress to focus on strongholds to deny maximum seats to Modi
The Congress has decided to focus on its strongholds in Gujarat--the central and the tribal belt-- in the Lok Sabha polls, to deny BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi a clean sweep in the state.
Uttarakhand PCC spokesman stakes claim to contest from Pauri Garhwal
In the wake of sitting Pauri Garhwal MP and former Congress heavyweight Satpal Maharaj defecting to BJP, Uttarakhand PCC spokesman Dhirendra Pratap on Monday staked his claim to contest from the prestigious seat.
Lok Sabha polls: Digvijaya Singh willing to contest from Varanasi
Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday said he is ready to contest Lok Sabha election from Varanasi against Narendra Modi, if the party nominates him.
Security stepped up for peaceful polls in Jharkhand: CRPF
Security forces are fully geared up to conduct the Lok Sabha polls peacefully, particularly in Maoist-affected districts, in Jharkhand.
Congress 'conspiracy' behind membership cancellation, says Pramod Muthalik
Controversial chief of right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene, Pramod Muthalik, on Monday claimed it was Congress' "conspiracy" that had stalled his entry into BJP, which quashed his party membership within hours after opposition from within and severe flak from...
Cisco plans to offer cloud computing services, pledges to spend $1 billion over the next two years
Cisco says it will spend the amount to build data centres to help run the new service called Cisco Cloud Services.
Varanasi reflects national mood but will it bless Narendra Modi?
In most occasions Varanasi seat has always gone to the party or the coalition in power at the Centre.
Sensex rises 300 points to close over 22,000 level for 1st time
The 50-share NSE barometer ended at a record close of 6,583.50 -- clocking a gain of 88.60 points.
Murray and Federer sizzle under Miami sun
Murray appeared to be adjusting just fine to life without coach Ivan Lendl, easing past Spain's Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-1.
