General Elections

BJP may go for early general election: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Sunday said the BJP could go for early general election as well as assembly election in three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, simultaneously.

Jul 15, 2018, 19:31 PM IST

Reforms unlikely till next general elections: Raghuram Rajan

The next general elections are scheduled in early 2019.

Mar 21, 2018, 09:14 AM IST

New Zealand's deadlock general elections: 'Kingmaker' Winston Peters to hold talks today

 New Zealand`s maverick "kingmaker" Winston Peters arrived in Wellington Tuesday for talks that will eventually determine the outcome of the country`s deadlocked general election.

Oct 03, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

BJP leads parties in receiving funds, gets Rs 705 crore in donations in last four years: ADR

BJP received Rs 705 crore donation in FY 2012-13 to 2015-16, as per ADR.

Aug 17, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Kenyan woman gives birth while waiting to vote

Kenyans are voting in six elections, including a too-close-to-call race between President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is seeking a second term, and longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Aug 08, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

UK PM Thersa May and DUP have largely agreed support deal

Theresa May failed to secure an outright majority after Thursday`s election and is aiming to strike a deal with the DUP to pass her legislative programme. 

Jun 13, 2017, 20:06 PM IST

Six killed, 48 injured in terror attacks in London

The Indian High Commission in London has set up a Public Response Unit for any Indians caught up in the attack.

Jun 04, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

NDA to get 360 seats if General Elections held today; 65% say Narendra Modi best suited to be PM: Survey

In a recent poll PM Modi has been given a major thumbs up by voters.

Jan 26, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

New Indian ambassador to US Navtej Sarna assumes charge

India's new ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna, who arrived in the city a few days before the general elections, has kicked off his engagements with a meeting with powerful Democratic Senator Jack Reed.

Nov 16, 2016, 06:37 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi calls for debate on simultaneous Lok Sabha and state polls

The Prime Minister said leaders of almost all political parties privately say that something must be done but several had often hesitated to speak on the issue after he raised it publicly.

Nov 04, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Thailand upholds elections roadmap despite King's death

Bangkok; Thailand will maintain its intention to hold general elections late next year, as planned by the military junta`s roadmap, despite the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an official said on

Oct 17, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Ready to hold national, state polls simultaneously: CEC Zaidi

India's Election Commission is prepared to simultaneously hold general and state assembly polls provided there is a consensus among all political parties and constitutional amendments to this effect, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi has said.

Jul 05, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

Election Commission says possible to hold polls to Lok Sabha, all state Assemblies together

It is for the first time that the poll panel has officially said it could conduct Lok Sabha and state polls together.

Jun 08, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

PM Modi still most popular leader; NDA to get 342 seats if elections held today: Survey

The BJP-led NDA government will get 342 seats if elections were held today. 

May 26, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Post-elections, biz confidence pushes up PC sales by 5.8%: IDC

Helped by improved business sentiment after general elections, PC shipments in the country grew by 5.8 percent to about 2.67 million units during the quarter ended September 30, compared to the previous three months, research firm IDC said.

Dec 08, 2014, 21:31 PM IST