A total number of 1,168 candidates are left in the fray for the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana scheduled to be held on October 1 as the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ends.

Haryana Assembly polls: 1,168 candidates to contest on 90 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address election rallies in Haryana and Maharashtra, the two states which will go to polls shortly. Assembly polls in both Haryana and Maharashtra will be held on October 21 and the results will be announced on October 24.

PM Modi to address nine election rallies in Maharashtra, four in Haryana

The star campaigners of BJP will hold more than 100 rallies in Haryana ahead of the Assembly elections which is scheduled to be held on October 21 in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a total of four rallies in Haryana that too near the polling date.

BJP's star campaigners to hold over 100 rallies in Haryana ahead of Assembly elections

In yet another blow to the Congress party in the run-up to the Assembly elections in the state, its former MLA from Badli, Naresh Sharma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.

Haryana: Former Congress MLA Naresh Sharma joins Bharatiya Janata Party

In a first in the northern part of the country, a park designed for differently-abled children has been opened in Panchkula's Town Park. The park has been built by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment in an area of six-acre at a total cost of 65 lanks.

Haryana: Park designed for differently-abled children opens in Panchkula

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will contest the forthcoming assembly elections in the state from Karnal with the BJP`s first list of candidates declared on Monday also had names of three prominent sportspersons - wrestlers Yogeshwar Dutt and Babita Phogat and former Indian hockey captain Sandeep Singh.

BJP declares 78 Haryana candidates for upcoming assembly elections

Social media platforms will observe a voluntary code of ethics during "the ongoing Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls" as well as in all future elections, the Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday.

Social media platforms to observe voluntary code of ethics during elections: Election Commission

Two of the oldest allies of the National Democratic Alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will contest the forthcoming Haryana Assembly polls against each other.

Two oldest allies, BJP and SAD to contest Assembly polls against each other in Haryana

Sounding the bugle for Maharashtra Assembly polls with the BJP's 'Jan Sampark Abhiyaan' over abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Sunday expressed confidence that the work done by the state government and the Centre will pay dividends by paving way for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to retain power for the second consecutive term.

Good work will help BJP retain power in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

A day after the Election Commission announced dates for the Haryana Assembly elections, the manifesto committee of the Haryana Congress will hold its first meeting here on Sunday.

Haryana Congress to meet today to discuss manifesto for Assembly election

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Saturday announced the dates for Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly election. "In both the states, notification will be issued on September 27.

Election Commission announces assembly election dates for Maharashtra and Haryana; counting on October 24

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the dates for Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections today. The electoral body will be holding a press conference at noon today.

Election Commission to announce Maharashtra, Haryana poll dates today

BJP MP Vijay Goel on Saturday said that in both Haryana and Maharashtra, his party will form the government and that people know it very well. His comments came soon after the Election Commission announced the dates of Assembly elections to be held in both the states.

BJP will win in both Haryana and Maharashtra: Vijay Goel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that past 100 days of his government were defined by change, determination, improvement, and good intention. While addressing a mega rally in Rohtak marking the culmination of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's Jan Ashirwad Yatra, Prime Minister Modi thanked the public for electing BJP on all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Last 100 days were defined by change: PM Modi sounds poll bugle in Haryana

In the run-up to Assembly polls, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday announced a package worth Rs 4,750 crores for farmers in the state.He waived off penalty and interest on crop loans in three schemes to give relief to farmers.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announces Rs 4,750 cr package for farmers

Former Haryana chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has announced a committee to decide the political future of his faction. There were speculations that Hooda may announce his own political outfit or join another party, however, he opted for the 25-member panel to decide the future course of action for him.

Bhupinder Singh Hooda slams Congress, forms committee to decide his political future

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Friday address a grand public rally in Haryana`s Jind district. The "Astha Rally" assumes significance as it is happening following the announcement of dates for the Haryana assembly elections.

Amit Shah to address 'Astha Rally' in Haryana's Jind today

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party national president Amit Shah on Friday appointed election in-charges for the party for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Delhi and Haryana.

BJP preps for upcoming Assembly polls; names in-charges for Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra 

Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The minimum and maximum temperatures in the national capital will hover around 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius, respectively, with the skies remaining cloudy.

Delhi, Haryana likely to receive heavy rainfall today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of chief ministers for the transformation of agriculture and raising farmers` income.

Government sets up high-powered committee of chief ministers to 'transform Indian agriculture'

Prompt action by an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot saved his Jaguar fighter aircraft after it suffered a bird hit soon after taking off from the Ambala air base and landed back safely on Thursday morning.

IAF aircraft suffers engine failure mid-air, lands safely in Ambala

Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday expressed his solidarity with Bajrang Punia and said that the government should felicitate athletes to set a good example. "Firstly, I would like to extend Punia's statement.

Prize money row: Sushil Kumar backs Bajrang Punia

Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has sought parole for over a month for farming at his fields in Haryana's Sirsa, officials said Saturday. The 51-year-old is currently lodged at Sunaria jail in Rohtak after being convicted in two rape cases and murder of a journalist.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh seeks over month-long parole for farming

The Haryana government on Wednesday withdrew the reservation of Economically Backward Persons in General Caste Category (EBPG) in jobs and educational institutions in the state stating that it is no more required since Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation has come into effect.

Haryana withdraws reservation of Economically Backward in General category

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