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Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh touches feet of Yogi Adityanath after filing nomination
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh filed his nomination papers from Rajnandgaon Assembly constituency on Tuesday, 23 October, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
October 23, 2018 -
No nomination so far in terrorism-hit municipality at Hajin
Not even a single nomination has so far been filed in Hajin where a series of kidnappings and killings by terrorists have been witnessed.
September 26, 2018 -
Congress MLAs threat to ADC proves rigging in Punjab panchayat polls: SAD
With a district officer alleging threat from three Congress legislators for not rejecting the nomination papers of some candidates for Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday said it proves the charge of rigging in these polls scheduled for 19 September. In a complaint to the state election commission, Moga’s …
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September 14, 2018 -
Punjab Panchayat polls: Symbols allotted to 855 candidates
33 candidates of Zila Parishads and 369 candidates of Panchayat Samitis have been elected unopposed.
September 13, 2018 -
Panchayat polls: TMC accused of barring Opp candidates from filing nomination
Stray incidents of clashes were reported from different districts during the first day of filing nomination. In Midnapore, the Opposition parties, especially CPI-M and the BJP, alleged that they were restricted by the ruling Trinamul Congress workers from filing their nomination papers. The CPI-M leaders alleged that their candidates were not allowed to file their …
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April 3, 2018 -
Ali Fazal proud of Oscar nominations for ‘Victoria & Abdul’
Actor Ali Fazal, who features with Hollywood Judi Dench in Victoria & Abdul, says he is proud that the movie has landed two Oscar nominations in two departments. Consolata Boyle is nominated in the Best Costume Design category and Daniel Phillips and Lou Sheppard stand a chance to win Best Make-up and Hairstyling segment. “I’m …
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January 24, 2018 -
Will never get over this: Nanjiani on Oscar nomination
The feeling of being nominated for an Oscar is still sinking in for stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, whose roots trace back to Pakistan. Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are nominated for the Writing (Original Screenplay) category at the 90th Academy Awards for their film The Big Sick, which featured Indian actor …
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January 24, 2018 -
It’s Rahul Gandhi vs none for Congress chief’s post
Marking a generational shift, Rahul Gandhi is all set to take over as Congress President next week as he was the only candidate to file nominations before deadline expired on Monday for the post amid opposition jibes over dynasty politics in a contest with no one else in the fray. The 47-year-old Gandhi, who will …
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December 4, 2017 -
Sonia Gandhi signs first nomination paper for Rahul’s elevation
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday signed as the first proposer on the first nomination paper submitted for the election of her son and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi to the post of party chief. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said Sonia Gandhi’s signatures were at the top of the first nomination form submitted to the …
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December 4, 2017 -
Rahul Gandhi to file nomination for top Congress post today
The headquarters of the Congress party in the national capital was decked up on Monday morning as party Vice President Rahul Gandhi is all set to file his nomination for the party chief’s post. According to party officials, the Gandhi scion is likely to reach the party headquarters around 10.30 am and will file his …
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December 4, 2017 -
Himachal polls: 95 nominations filed on penultimate day
As many as 95 nominations were filed on Saturday for the November 9 Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls. With this, the total number of nominations filed for the polls so far has gone up to 195. The last day for filing nominations is October 23. There will be no nomination filing on Sunday. Twenty-three candidates, including …
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October 22, 2017 -
Parrikar files nomination for Panaji Assembly bypoll
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday filed his nomination for the Panaji Assembly bypoll, scheduled to the held on August 23. Accompanied by a large number of his supporters, Parrikar went to the election office here this morning to submit his nomination papers. “After the election results are out on August 28, the implementation of …
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August 2, 2017 -
Parrikar files nomination for Panaji Assembly bypoll
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday filed his nomination for the Panaji Assembly bypoll, scheduled to the held on August 23. Accompanied by a large number of his supporters, Parrikar went to the election office here this morning to submit his nomination papers. “After the election results are out on August 28, the implementation of …
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August 2, 2017 -
Naidu rubbishes ‘conspiracy’ theory behind his nomination
NDA's vice presidential candidate Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday rubbished “talk” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah named him for the top post as they feared that he would be a contender for the PM's post in 2019. Dubbing these claims as mere “trash”, Naidu heaped praise on Modi, saying he was “God's …
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July 29, 2017 -
Oppn nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi files papers for vice-presidential poll
Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi on Tuesday filed nomination papers for the vice-presidential election. He filed nomination in presence of top opposition leaders, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Vice President Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and JD(U) Sharad Yadav. According to reports, 18 opposition parties last week named Gopalkrishna Gandhi as the …
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July 18, 2017 -
‘Will work to strengthen Parliamentary democratic system’
NDA's Vice President candidate M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said if elected he would work to strengthen the Parliamentary democratic system and uphold the traditions and dignity of the office. "I am clear about the responsibility of the Vice President's post. I will of course endeavour to strengthen the parliamentary democratic system and I will …
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July 18, 2017 -
Venkaiah Naidu files nomination for vice-presidential poll
Former Union minister Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the vice-president’s post as a candidate of the ruling NDA in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and other NDA leaders. Earlier in the day, Naidu met veteran BJP leaders LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi at their …
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July 18, 2017