India
Congress threatens legal action over Modi's marital status
Accusing Narendra Modi of misguiding people about his marital status for several years, the Gujarat unit of the Congress threatened to take legal action against him on Thursday, for providing false information in the affidavit submitted along with his nom...
VK Singh alleges booth capturing by SP workers
BJP candidate VK Singh on Thursday alleged that Samajwadi Party workers captured a polling station in Dhaulana while two leaders of the same party threatened his booth agent in Khoda in Ghaziabad. Both the incidents were reported to the Election Commissio...
FIR registered 5 years ago against MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh set aside by Patna HC
The Patna High Court on Thursday set aside an FIR lodged against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan for allegedly making provocative speech against people of Bihar five years ago.
FIR filed against Congress' Bengal chief in murder case
A first information report (FIR) has been filed against West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in connection with the murder of a Trinamool Congress supporter in the state's Murshidabad district, police said on Thursday.
A mirror that takes your selfies and posts them on Twitter
The mirror gets activated as you stand in front of it and hold a smile. Hidden LEDs indicate a countdown and simulate a flash as your photo is taken.
Impressive voter turnout in Ghaziabad
Voters came out in large numbers to cast their franchise in Ghaziabad on Thursday, where around 35 per cent polling was recorded till 1 PM.
Hope for better voter participation: EC
Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Thursday hoped that voting percentage will keep improving with every round of the Lok Sabha election.
John Isner loses to Brown in second round at Houston
It was Brown's first career victory against a top-10 player. The German closed out a 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4) win with a forehand winner.
Williams sisters will not face France in Fed Cup
Top-ranked Serena Williams is too wiped out to play in the Fed Cup against France on April 19-20, US captain Mary Joe Fernandez said.
SP's Ghaziabad candidate Mukul Upadhyay moves EC, seeks transfer of DSPs, ADM
On the eve of polls in Ghaziabad, BSP candidate Mukul Upadhyay has approached the Election Commission seeking transfer of two DSPs, ADM, tehsildar and four police stations officers, saying since they belonged to a particular caste they could influence vot...
Political parties woo Muslims as west UP goes to polls
Muslims have a sizeable presence in the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh that go to polls Thursday. The region has been polarised following the September 2013 riots.
BJP provokes sentiments for soliciting votes: Sachin Pilot
Rajasthan Congress on Wednesday accused BJP of provoking sentiments of people for soliciting votes in elections. Addressing a public meeting in Ajmer, Rajasthan PCC president Sachin Pilot said that BJP seeks votes in the name of temple but when it comes t...
16 per cent candidates in UP have criminal background: Study
As many as 16% candidates in poll fray in the second phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh have a criminal background, according to a study.
Did bulimia kill Peaches Geldof?
Model and TV presenter Peaches Geldof may have had an eating disorder when she died, said doctor Chris Steele.
Kim Kardashian slams rumours of six-hour spa treatments
Socialite Kim Kardashian has denied indulging in six-hour spa treatments on a daily basis.
Congress withdraws candidates from Baisi and Khochadhaman in Bihar
Congress has decided to withdraw its candidates from Baisi and Khochadhaman assembly seats where bypoll will be held along with three other constituencies.
