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Video: Rahul Shares 'dal-subzi' Meal With Villagers In Punjab
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a meal of 'dal-subzi' with villagers and interacted with them in Sangrur district, on the last day of campaigning for the Punjab assembly polls.....
Mayawati Rubbishes Poll Surveys, Calls Them Sponsored
Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday trashed the surveys ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls and said these are "sponsored" and hence not to be taken seriously.....
Punjab's 'silent' Electorate Can Make Things Uncertain
Punjab is set to see its most crucial assembly election in decades on February 4, with its undercurrent of "silent" voters likely to turn the poll arena into an uncertain event which could swing anywhere.....
In Patriarchal Punjab, Only 7% Of 1,145 Candidates Are Women
Only seven per cent of the 1,145 candidates in the fray in the Punjab assembly elections are females -- a figure pointing to the patriarchal predominance of all political parties -- and making a mockery of their promise of 33 per cent quota for women in legislative bodies.....
Facebook Launches Tools To Encourage Voting In India
As India gears up for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, Facebook on Thursday introduced two new tools to help encourage civic participation.....
Rahul, Akhilesh Roadshow In Agra Today
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will hold a roadshow in Agra today, which will culminate in a political rally.....
Congress Releases Another List Of 29 Candidates For UP Polls
The Congress on Thursday released another list of 29 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.....
Vadra Slams BJP After Katiyar Named Star Campaigner
Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Friday slammed the BJP after party leader Vinay Katiyar was included in its list of star campaigners for Uttar Pradesh.....
Congress Declares All 60 Candidates For Manipur Polls
The Congress on Friday declared 60 candidates for the Manipur assembly elections, fielding Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh from his traditional seat of Thoubal.....
Delhi Shuts Down Badarpur Power Plant Due To Poor Air
The Delhi government on Friday announced that the Badarpur Thermal Power Plant will remain shut until further orders in view of the "very poor" air quality in the city. ....
