BJP releases its 2014 election manifesto 
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its manifesto focusing on improving the country�s economy and infrastructure, ending policy paralysis and curbing corruption.

First phase of Lok Sabha election begins 
GUWAHATI: The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Assam began on Monday on a peaceful note. 

We will provide good governance: Modi
NEW DELHI: BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Monday pledged to provide good governance if his party was voted to power in the Lok Sabha election.

EC exploring voting through internet for NRIs
NEW DELHI: NRIs may be able to cast their votes through Internet from overseas as the Election Commission today told the Supreme Court that it is exploring such a possibility.

Kejriwal to vote in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, will cast his vote in the national capital.

Rupee up 29 paise
MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated by 29 paise to trade at 59.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on selling of the American currency by banks.