The BJP is striving to break decades-old bipolar politics dominated by the Congress-led UDF and the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala. The party had earlier announced the candidates for 12 seats. Its ally BDJS will contest four seats in the state.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh faced India TV's chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharm in his iconic show Aap Ki Adalat. The Union Minister spoke on various issues including India-China relations, 2020 Galwan clash, on upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Kejriwal's arrest among other issues.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appeared in a special show of Aap Ki Adalat and faced questions from Rajat Sharma on various issues including India-China relations, Rahul Gandhi's allegation against the Modi government, arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal among others.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who appeared before Sultanpur Court in connection with a 2018 defamation case, was granted bail by the court on February 20.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Senior Congress leader and party's Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana, Deepender Singh Hooda alleged BJP govt's style of targeting opposition leaders by misusing government agencies is nothing new.

The 55-year-old leader's arrest, amid campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, drew angry reactions from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other allies of I.N.D.I.A bloc.

The Congress party has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, featuring 57 contenders from eight states and Union Territories. Notable names include MV Rajeev Gowda and Amit Chawda, demonstrating strategic moves in key constituencies.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, and Mallikarjun Kharge in a joint presser raised the issue of Congress' funds being frozen by the income tax department saying that the move has affected their election campaign and termed it a criminal action by the Prime Minister.

On one hand, there is electoral bond issue which has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Electoral Bonds benefitted the BJP hugely. On the other hand, the finances of the principal opposition party - the INC - are under a determined assault.

Amit Shah on electoral bonds: The Electoral Bond Scheme was a way for political parties in India to get money without revealing the donor's identity. But, the Supreme Court, in a ruling in February, struck down the Centre's Electoral Bond Scheme and ordered the SBI to stop issuing Electoral Bonds.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: The elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on April 19 (Friday) followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The entire election process, from the announcement of polls to the declaration of results, lasts 82 days.

Narendra Modi is a great campaigner, and he never leaves any chance. The latest development is: crowds are turning out in the streets of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to see and hear Modi.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet today to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19.

The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Congress is in alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra under the banner of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar is also part of this alliance. According to sources, Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest 22 seats, while Congress on 16 seats and NCP on 10 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Telangana's Jagtial and hit out at the Opposition over corruption and dynastic politics.

The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi concluded his 63-day-old Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra here by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution.

The Election Commission has announced the dates of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 which will be held in seven phases across the country. PM Narendra Modi will attend a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu today while Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Mumbai.