A 24-year-old woman who struck Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison with an egg on Tuesday (May 7) as he campaigned for a May 18 general election has been charged with assault.

Australia: Protester charged for striking PM Scott Morrison with an egg

From Israel to India, countries that held or will conduct general polls this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday claimed that the Congress won't get even 50 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at an election rally here along with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Modi cited a survey to support his claim.

Congress won't get even 50 seats, says Modi in Mumbai

A trailblazer inside the boxing ring, Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh says he will draw inspiration from Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao in his political innings which start with the Congress in the ongoing general elections.

I am aspiring to be India's Manny Pacquaio: Vijender Singh

The Indian politico-diplomatic policy contour, in relation to two major events slated for end April in the Chinese calendar, is indicative of a carefully nuanced posture that Delhi is adopting towards Beijing, even as the world’s largest democracy is in the middle of a major national election.

Managing bilateral relations with China will be a major challenge for the next Indian government

Supporters of Congress leader Raj Kumar Chauhan gathered outside the residence on party chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday to express dissent over the party's alleged denial of a ticket to Chauhan to contest in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

Supporters of Raj Kumar Chauhan protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence

District authorities in Katihar have lodged an FIR against Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for his remarks in which he allegedly warned the Muslim community that efforts were on to divide their votes in Bihar, state chief electoral officer said Tuesday.

FIR against Navjot Singh Sidhu over communal remarks

Narendra Modi’s first big challenge on becoming the prime minister was the big farmers’ crisis in March 2015. Unseasonal rains damaged crops in Punjab and Haryana and many committed suicide.

Modinomics has played big role in India’s growth narrative

The country was heading towards a coalition government as neither the Congress nor the BJP are unlikely to get an absolute majority despite claims by political leadership, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Monday.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Country heading towards coalition government, says Siddaramaiah

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid will not be able to cast his vote in India's general election as his name has been deleted from the voters' list because Dravid had not signed and submitted Form 6 on time.

Lok Sabha polls: Cricketer Rahul Dravid won't be able to vote this general elections, here's why

Finns began voting in a general election Sunday where the centre-right government is expected to be overturned amid widespread opposition to its spending cuts, and the far-right is predicted to make large gains.

Voting begins in Finland's 'anti-austerity election'

Australians react to the news that they will go to the polls in a general election on May 18 as Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the date on Thursday.

Australians react to the news that they will go to the polls May 18

Electing a government to govern the nation/states for the next five years by casting vote in a polling booth is an onerous responsibility on shoulders of every voter in a democratic country.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: It is time for India to make voting compulsory

India Election Watch: Sumitra Mahajan says won't contest Lok Sabha polls

At a time when BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed its five-year term, it is time to evaluate the government’s performance in the last five years.

Narendra Modi government has been successful in dealing with major world powers

Everyone loves elections in India. Especially the vibrant Indian media which lives off elections, seemingly at the cost of all other news. In the process, television news today has created its own imagery: capturing the pandal, a stage set high above the ground far removed from the people gathered in front; a line-up of leaders in white khadi photographed with arms raised, their hands clasped in a photo-op of solidarity; tinselly crowns, swords, bows, and arrows being presented to a supreme leader.

Politics and perceptions: The more leaders on stage, the more powerful they are perceived to be

Has Congress president Rahul Gandhi taken a wrong step forward (or backward) by deciding to contest for the Lok Sabha from Wayanad in Kerala? In principle, this is not so, but in practical detail, I think the answer is yes.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad choice could hurt Congress in the North

The general elections 2019 are in full swing. It is hardly surprising that the controversy over the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) is also at its peak.

VVPAT-equipped EVMs are most dependable arrangement

With Britain's parliament deadlocked over the way forward on Brexit, speculation was growing on Sunday that Prime Minister Theresa May could call a snap election to try and break the impasse.

With Brexit deadlocked, speculation grows that Britain may be heading for general election

Proscribed Naxal outfit CPI (Maoist) has given a call for Magadh Bandh on April 2 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally at Gaya's Gandhi Maidan.

Bihar: Naxals call for 'Magadh bandh' on April 2 when PM will Address rally in Gaya

One of the new dimensions of 2019 parliamentary elections is that the issues connected with foreign policy and national security have assumed significance. This is evident from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the successful test of an anti-satellite missile ahead of Lok Sabha elections, which invited criticism of violation of model code of conduct.

Under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, India has earned significant status in global arena

It happens rarely that the best weapon in one’s arsenal turns into a strategic burden. Cow protection is being milked by BJP vigorously from 2014 onwards. Despite the violence in the name of cow, BJP could retain its support base for the first time.

Blog: Is stray cattle the Achilles Heel of BJP in UP ahead of Lok Sabha elections?

Rahul Gandhi's sop of direct money transfer to 50 million poor families in the country as an electoral promise should rattle every right thinking and discerning Indian citizen.

Congress's minimum income plan will eat into the vitals of economic growth

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The announcement was made in the presence of Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir pads up for political innings, joins BJP

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