The 2019 general election will be held in seven phases, the Election Commission said today. There will be single phase polling in Tamilnadu on April 18.
Prajnesh makes biggest win of his career
Indian qualifier Prajnesh Gunneswaran achieved the biggest win of his career when he stunningly knocked world number 18 Nikoloz Basilashvili out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters event, continuing his dream run here.
Warner smacks century on return from elbow surgery
David Warner smashed a rapid-fire century for his Sydney club side on his return from elbow surgery, reinforcing his destructive abilities ahead of the World Cup in England.
Chennai City FC, the new Champions
Chennai City were Saturday crowned champions of the 12th I-League, which refused to be dwarfed by the uncertainty around its future, twisting this way and that till the last moments.
Over 43,000 booths in TN for pulse polio campaign
Polio drops were administered to all children in the age group of zero to five years as part of Nationwide Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation campaign today across the nation.
Rajinikanth not to contest TN by-polls
“I request you not to use my photo/party flag under the banner of Rajini Makkal Mandram or Rajini Rasigar Mandram (fans association) to campaign or promote any political party. Water shortage is the main issue that Tamilnadu faces. Ahead of the upcoming polls I lovingly request you to analyse, think and vote for a decisive majority at the national level.”
Kamal’s MNM gets ‘Torch Light’ symbol
The Election Commission of India today allotted the ‘torch light’ symbol to Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM). The actor-turned-politician tweeted to thank the poll body and said MNM will try to be the torch-bearer of a new era of politics.
Advani, Joshi may contest in LS polls
There would be no bar of 75 years for BJP leaders willing to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the party’s top decision-making body – the parliamentary board – decided at its marathon meeting.
DMDK to settle for 4 seats in AIADMK combine?
After a long delay , the DMDK has reportedly agreed to accept the AIADMK’s offer of four Lok Sabha seats. Sources say that DMDK will be allotted Virudhunagar, Trichy, Kallakurichi and North Chennai. Sources said the seat-sharing agreement will be signed later today.
Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha polls today
The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce on Sunday schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over seven to eight phases in April-May.
