THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced a paid holiday for all eligible voters on April 9, the day of the Kerala Assembly elections. The directive applies to employees working in any business, trade or establishment, ensuring they are able to exercise their right to vote without loss of wages. The Commission said Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the United Democratic Front (UDF) represents a “renewed hope” for the people of Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled on April 9. Sharing a video on social media, Rahul Gandhi was seen interacting with senior party leaders over breakfast, discussing key issues affecting the state. The Read More…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been “silenced, not defeated”, a day after the party removed him as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. In a sharp reaction, Chadha indicated that he would respond strongly at an appropriate time, stating he would return “like a sailab (flood)”. Read More…
AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that Amaravati’s status as the State capital has received widespread national support, while accusing the opposition of attempting to undermine the project. Addressing a press conference, Naidu alleged that the YSR Congress Party had tried to derail the development of Amaravati but asserted that Read More…
MANANTHAVADY: Union Minister of State for Scheduled Tribes Durgadas Uikey on Friday alleged that the LDF government in Kerala has failed to address key issues affecting tribal communities in Wayanad. Speaking at an election rally in support of NDA candidate P. Shyam Raj, the Minister said the state government had not taken adequate steps to Read More…
MANANTHAVADY: Union Minister of State for Scheduled Tribes Durga Das Uikey will visit Mananthavady on Friday as part of the NDA’s election campaign. He is scheduled to arrive at Kannur airport and then travel by helicopter to the Sacred Heart HSS ground at Dwarka, where he will land at 8.20 am. The minister will later Read More…
Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination as the party’s candidate for the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking after filing the papers, Udhayanidhi expressed confidence of a decisive victory, stating that the party is set to “create history” in this election. He said the DMK’s governance record Read More…
DIBRUGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea estate in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, where he interacted with workers and took part in tea plucking. During the visit, the Prime Minister joined workers in the fields and tried his hand at plucking tea leaves, drawing enthusiastic responses from those present. He spent time engaging Read More…
KANNUR/KOZHIKODE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP and the Left of having a “partnership” in the Kerala Assembly elections. He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to return to power. Addressing rallies in Kannur and parts of Kozhikode, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress-led UDF is fighting both the Read More…
CHENNAI: A case has been registered against Vijay for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. The case was filed by the Chennai Police based on a complaint from Election Commission officials. According to officials, the violation took place during a roadshow from Perambur to Kolathur. Police said the case has been registered under five Read More…