Politics

EC warns parties of banning rallies if Covid protocol not followed

Adeeba Khan April 10, 2021

The poll panel said that the usage of face masks, hand sanitisers and thermal scanners, social distancing and other Covid safety protocols are mandatory for all election events.

Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at PM Modi's call for "Tika Utsav"

Adeeba Khan April 09, 2021

"Tika Utsav" will be observed from April 11 to 14 to vaccinate a maximum number of eligible beneficiaries across the country.

Election Commission issues notice to Mamata for vote appeal on "communal grounds"

Adeeba Khan April 08, 2021

Mamata Banerjee has been directed to reply within 48 hours of the issuance of notice by the EC.

Election Commission notice to Udhayanidhi for alleged remarks on Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley

Adeeba Khan April 07, 2021

The EC has asked Udhayanidhi Stalin to respond to the notice before 5.00 pm on Wednesday.

UP Police reaches Punjab to take custody of MLA Mukhtar Ansari

Adeeba Khan April 06, 2021

Mukhtar Ansari has been lodged in the Ropar jail since January 2019 in connection with an extortion case.

AIADMK urges EC to disqualify MK Stalin and son from TN Assembly polls

Adeeba Khan April 06, 2021

The AIADMK has sought cancellation of elections in five constituencies where allegedly MK Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin have been bribing voters in order to secure votes.

SC stays trial against Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in corruption case

Adeeba Khan April 05, 2021

The Karnataka High Court had asked a special court to reinstate the case and take note of the allegations against the CM.

Jaya Bachchan to campaign for Trinamool Congress

Behjat Moini April 05, 2021

Jaya Bachchan is all set to campaign for Trinamool Congress in Bengal Assembly elections