Harvey Fierstein Sings the Song of Himself in ‘I Was Better Last Night’
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UP Polls: What's In a Name? One Election, Four Akhilesh Yadavs in Fray
The announcement of a candidate by the name Akhilesh Yadav for Mubarakpur had created a flutter, with rumours spreading that the SP chief was fighting the polls from two constituencies. from Top Politics News- News18.com
The mask mandate in the Capitol is being lifted in time for the State of the Union.
By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT World
Bihar Assembly Session Adjourned Amid Protests Over Anti-Muslim Slurs by BJP MLA, Mob Lynching
As soon as the House assembled at 11 AM, several members of the opposition parties, mainly the RJD, trooped into the well demanding suspension of BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul. from Top Politics News- News18.com
West Bengal Municipal Polls: Overall Situation Peaceful as Bengal Votes in Civic Elections
BJP candidate of ward 8 Sanjay Sharma alleged that the booths in Ramkrishna Mission School were captured by the TMC, a charge the ruling party rubbished. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Over a Month Later, Karnataka Congress Resumes Its Mekedatu Padayatra
Both ruling BJP and JD(S) have hit out at Congress calling its march as a political stunt ahead of assembly elections next year. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Manipur Elections in 11 News18 Ground Reports As State Goes to Polls Tomorrow
Of the 60 assembly seats in Manipur, in 2017, the Congress got 28 and the Bharatiya Janata Party 21. The BJP managed to strike up alliances, got support from the National People’s Party (NPP) and Naga People’s Front (NPF), and formed the government under chief minister N Biren Singh, a former journalist and footballer. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Naya Kashmir Narrative a Bunch of Lies, Says Gupkar Alliance, Challenges BJP Govt on Jobs, Investment Numbers
While the Gupkar Alliance released a white paper rejecting the new Kashmir narrative, its president Farooq Abdullah accused the delimitation panel of working in favour of the BJP under a “planned strategy”. from Top Politics News- News18.com
UP Polls Phase 5: BJP Banking on 'New Ayodhya', SP on Mandal Outplaying Kamandal
Though fervour around the Ram Mandir-associated Hindutva has been lowered with the BJP’s decision not to field Yogi Adityananth from Ayodhya, the party will hope that the ongoing construction of the Ram temple will be the glue needed for voters not just in the district but also the nearby region to stick with it. from Top Politics News- News18.com
UP Elections: Former Student Leaders of Lucknow University Test Political Waters
One such prominent former student leader is Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brajesh Pathak, who had been the president of the Lucknow University Students Union. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Ukrainian forces put up a fierce fight to hold the capital.
By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER, MARC SANTORA, VALERIE HOPKINS AND MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ from NYT World
Good Sign That Issues Like Inflation, Unemployment Dominating Election Scene, Says Mayawati
Mayawati had led the BSP government of the state between 2007 to 2012. The fifth phase of polling on 61 seats is slated for Sunday. from Top Politics News- News18.com
La profesora de felicidad de Yale dice que la ansiedad está destruyendo a sus alumnos
By BY DAVID MARCHESE from NYT en Español
Punjab Elections 2022: Congress's Internal Assessment Hints at Poor Outcome
The party has been carrying out constituency-wise assessment for the past few days, after low polling percentage made predicting outcome of the polls complicated and uncertain. Senior state and central leaders have been analysing the feedback that has been provided from the ground vis-Ã -vis the expected poll results. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Biden, vowing to hold Russia accountable, plans to announce ‘severe sanctions’ today.
By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT World
The U.N. Security Council met to prevent military action by Putin. Russia invaded Ukraine as they spoke.
By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI from NYT World
Voices from Ukraine: ‘At least there are catacombs to hide in.’
By BY MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ from NYT World
UP Assembly Elections: VHP Workers Fan Distribute Prasad, Temple Soil Across Constituencies
With the temple construction going on at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, the VHP has been distributing "prasad" and soil from the temple site among people in various assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh with an appeal to ensure installation of a 'nationalist' government in the state. from Top Politics News- News18.com
MP Elections 2023: As Congress Fights to Make a Comeback, Kamal Nath Takes the Front Seat
Several prominent faces of the Congress are sulking over being sidelined and it is imperative now for the party to put its house in order. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Surrounded By Cops, Ajay Mishra Teni Casts Vote in Lakhimpur; Answers Queries on Son With Victory Sign
Ashish Mishra, who was jailed in October, was released on bail a week ago, right in the middle of the Uttar Pradesh election campaign. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Mayawati Confident of Forming Govt in UP, Says SP 'dreams' Will Be Shattered
She also thanked the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for acknowledging BSP's relevance in the state, saying her party is getting votes of all sections of society. from Top Politics News- News18.com
UP Polls: BJP MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi’s Son Mayank Meets Akhilesh, Will He Defect to SP?
Uttar Pradesh elections: Although SP chief Akhilesh Yadav termed it “courtesy meet”, sources in the SP claim his formal switch is now just a matter of time. from Top Politics News- News18.com
It is Not Proper for a CM to Compare 2 States: Vijayan on Yogi's Remarks
While referring to the recent episode in the state Assembly, Vijayan said that he has a view that it is not appropriate for a Chief Minister to compare two states and so he does not want to go deep into the details of the issue. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Bajrang Dal Activist's Murder: 12 Taken into Custody in Shivamogga
In view of the tense situation, the district administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges today as well. Prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC are also in force. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Battle for UP: PM is BJP's 'Packers and Movers', says Akhilesh
"his (BJP's) Packers and Movers (PM) are ready to ship him out after BJPs defeat," Akhilesh said while addressing an election rally in Sandila constituency. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Cartoon Posted by Guj Unit of BJP After Ahmedabad Blasts Case Verdict Causes Row, Twitter Removes it
The caricature is not available on either the Instagram or Facebook social media pages of the state BJP unit. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Quotation of the Day: ‘Fortress Australia’ Has a New Message: Come Back
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
BJP's Bastion for 31 Years, Will Saffron Fort of Lucknow East Fall This Time? Confident SP Says Yes
The SP has fielded its spokesperson Anurag Bhadauria from Lucknow East against BJP’s Ashutosh Tandon, who is the incumbent MLA and a minister in Adityanath's cabinet. from Top Politics News- News18.com
U.S. says Russia has a list of Ukrainians to kill or detain after an invasion.
By BY EDWARD WONG AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT World
Two Sitting Corporators of Lucknow Municipal Corporation in UP Poll Battle
Among the sitting corporators of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, BJP’s Rajneesh Gupta is contesting from Lucknow Central. from Top Politics News- News18.com
'Hit Century in First Two Phases': Akhilesh Says BJP Anxious After Polls, Attacks Party on Law & Order
Akhilesh is contesting the election from Karhal seat against Union Minister SP Singh Baghel. from Top Politics News- News18.com
UP Polls: In Lucknow West Assembly Seat, BJP Tries to Retain Stronghold As SP Eyes 2012 Performance
This time, BJP has changed its candidate in Lucknow Westand has fielded Anjani Srivasatava. Meanwhile the Samajwadi Party has also changed its candidate and has fielded Armaan Khan. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Shelling and evacuations in Ukraine’s east could give Putin a pretext to invade.
By BY STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World
Lucknow's Mohanlalganj Reserve Seat a Prestige Battle for SP; BJP Sees 'Hope in Development Schemes'
At the moment, this seat is currently held by SP. This time, all the candidates are exuding confidence to claim victory. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Alexandra Burghardt was a favorite in a winter sport she had never tried.
By BY TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports
Know Your Candidates: Contestants from Govindnagar Assembly Seat in Elections 2022
Uttar Pradesh elections 2022: The ruling BJP has fielded sitting MLA Surendra Maithani in Govindnagar, while the SP-RLD alliance has pitted Vikas Yadav against him. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Halfpipe tricks: freestyle skiers take to the air on a bitterly cold day.
By BY GABRIELA BHASKAR AND HIROKO MASUIKE from NYT Sports
Kerala: Opposition shouts ‘Governor Go Back’, Walks out as He Presents Policy Address
The governor then, on Thursday, took a stand that he would not sign the address and he was not ready to address the house. “That was unconstitutional," said Satheeshan. from Top Politics News- News18.com
At UP’s Grand Lucknow Central, No Ticket for Sitting BJP MLA Gives Hopes to SP, Congress
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: While the BJP has fielded Rajneesh Gupta, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has fielded former MLA Ravidas Mehrotra, and the Congress has given ticket to Sadaf Jafar. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Quotation of the Day: Tackling Environmental Racism Without Mentioning Race
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
CM Channi Targets 'UP Bhaiyas', Akhilesh Attacks UP Police: In Heated Poll Season, How Leaders are Losing Their Cool
Hours after Punjab CM Channi landed in a soup for saying 'won't let UP, Bihar bhaiyyas wander in Punjab', Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was spotted yelling at the police. from Top Politics News- News18.com
Know Your Candidates: Contestants from Ludhiana East Assembly Seat in Elections 2022
Punjab elections 2022: The ruling Congress has fielded sitting Ludhiana East MLA Sanjeev Talwar, while the AAP has given the ticket to Daljit Singh Grewal. from Top Politics News- News18.com
In Punjab's Pathankot, Modi Targets AAP at Pathankot Rally, Calls it Photocopy of Congress
Attacking political rivals, he said, "We see Punjab from the Punjabiyat angle, which is our priority. Rivals see Punjab only through political prism." from Top Politics News- News18.com
Channi in Soup for Saying 'Won't Let UP, Bihar Bhaiyas in Punjab'; Clapping Priyanka Gandhi Makes Oppn See Red
AAP and BJP slammed the Punjab CM's comment and called it an insult to the people of UP and Bihar. from Top Politics News- News18.com
As AAP Leads Poll Narrative in Punjab, Congress Rejigs Strategy; Channi Pitched as ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’
Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV, Alka Lamba, Sandeep Dikshit have been packed off to Punjab to make a stronger pitch for the Congress. from Top Politics News- News18.com
China’s leaders think the Winter Games have been worth every billion they’ve spent.
By BY KEITH BRADSHER from NYT Sports
On Mars, a NASA Rover and Helicopter’s Year of Surprise and Discovery
By BY KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science
The Bitcoin Case That Puzzled the Shadowy World of Cryptocurrency
By BY JAMES BARRON from NYT New York
It's V-Day in Goa, UP & Uttarakhand. These 10 News18 Ground Reports May Hint Where Their Hearts Lie
Goa and Uttarakhand have traditionally witnessed bipolar politics, but this time they are seeing a multi-cornered contest with the AAP throwing its hat in the ring. Muslim and OBC voters , meanwhile, are a major factor in Phase 2 of UP elections. from Top Politics News- News18.com
