In a parliamentary democratic system, making political parties the accused in serious criminal cases is a problem-fraught one

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It all depends on the top leaders of BJP and TDP; if they decide not to come together, it might aid YSR Congress for another five-year term, which would take the State backwards by another five years, said the Jana Sena Party chief

The CPI, CPI (M) had adopted a wait-and-watch approach in the hope of securing some seats as part of the unconditional tie-up with the ruling party in Telangana

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are most impacted by the suspensions

All parties are wooing Dalit voters, who constitute 21% of the Haryana electorate; Congress banks on call for change; BJP intensifies its attack; BSP, ASP, in alliance with local outfits, vie for a piece of the same pie

State government burdening the people by steeply increasing electricity charges in the name of true-up charges, adjustments and others, say leaders

Granular factors can determine the outcome in Maharashtra 

BJP’s Tamilisai Soundararajan says that it is not necessary that only parties with similar ideologies should form an alliance

Shishupal Patle’s entry ahead of the Assembly election is being seen as a way to strengthen Congress’s influence in the constituency, which falls under the Vidharbha region of Maharashtra

The actor and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam says it is now the moment for people from all sections to come together in the fight against fascism

In Haryana, the Opposition mostly engaged with farmers, most of whom are Jats, and did not hold enough deliberations with other stakeholders in the agricultural system, who belong to different communities

A look at the party pictures.

Happy birthday, Raashi!

The ‘high command’ culture must give way to intra-party democracy.

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GA No.810 of 2020 is an application for vacating, recalling and/or modification of the order dated April 24, 2020 passed in AS No.2 of 2020.

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Lizzo, 31, looked sensational in a sheer dress over a racy corset for her afterparty look, emerging from The Box after a night of party hopping.

The festivities preceding the Catholic season of Lent are known by different names in different parts of the world. But it's a celebration everywhere.

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

Over $45K of the Hottest Gifts and Trips Were Gifted Over Two Days this Weekend to Hollywood Stars such as Bruce Dern, Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Michael Madsen, Storm Reid, Esai Morales, Ashley Greene and more.

Arizona colleges and universities have dramatically altered graduation ceremonies to adapt to COVID-19.

“We have discovered that there were not intentional COVID parties. Just innocent endeavors,” says the director of the county's Department of Community Health.

A growing number of people with chronic diabetes are building their own artificial pancreas which has some health professionals seriously concerned.

Queensland police shut down three house parties in the 24 hours after some coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and erect fencing at Burleigh Heads where large crowds were dispersed over the weekend.

It is not common place for students to be greeted at their school gate by their principal wearing fancy dress, but this is exactly what one school leader is doing each day to put his school community at ease and have a laugh.

Tasmania's Premier has warned the public they face fines of up to $16,800 if they gather in groups larger than 10 people in public or private, from 6:00pm tonight.

It's a topic that hasn't gathered much attention on the campaign trail, but based on the large number of questions we received through You Ask, We Answer, waste and recycling is something many voters are concerned about. So do the parties have a plan? And is it enough to make a difference?

Whether it's seeing family and friends, playing sport, eating out, dating or travel, we're all yearning for things that are out of our grasp right now. And experts say that might ultimately change us for the better.

The Landcare movement has the ability to unite farmers and environmentalists, but it hasn't received much attention in an election campaign infatuated with climate change.

The Australian birthing kit program sees groups of women get together to help at-risk mothers around the globe and is believed to have helped save nearly 300,000 lives.

Aged care advocates say policy, regulatory and funding systems have not kept pace with the changing needs and expectations of the growing number of older Australians.

The conversation around testing and when to reopen continues; we check in with the Solano County. Questions about filing for unemployment get some needed answers, and how children’s parties are still happening online.

Stoners can still light up online.

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