Politics
Oppn Accuses BJP of Misleading People, Demands Early Assembly Elections in J&K
Rakesh Sinha refuted the charge of creating division between Jammu and Kashmir, and said the BJP-led central government believes in 'one people, one nation'. He accused the Congress of doing politics of polarisation in the state.
Amid Uproar in Bihar Assembly Over Encephalitis Deaths, Nitish Kumar Says Number of Cases Have Reduced
Nitish Kumar said owing to the seriousness of the situation, the jail ward was converted into the PICU, which increased the number of beds from 14 to 66.
Amid Spate of Resignations, Congress Leader Says Party Wants Rahul Gandhi to Continue as President
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also parried queries about why several senior party leaders had not quit their position, insisting that 'people have different ways of expressing their request', which is to ensure that Gandhi stays on as party president.
I Represent Inclusive India': TMC's Nusrat Jahan to 'Hardliners' Slamming Her for Wearing Sindoor
An Uttar Pradesh-based cleric earlier on Saturday said that a Muslim can marry only a Muslim, in reference to Jahan's marriage to a Jain businessman.
Amit Shah's J&K Comments Provocative, Will Further Alienate People: CPI(M)
Amit Shah had said on Friday that Article 370 of the Constitution was 'temporary in nature' and 'not permanent'. For the first time in India's history, the Left party said, a Union home minister did not meet the political parties during a visit to the sta...
Can't be Disqualified as MLA, Never Resigned From Congress: Alpesh Thakor's U-turn
After Congress filed a writ petition in the Gujarat High Court seeking Thakor's disqualification as MLA, he challenged the party to produce his resignation letter.
Pained by Congress Leaders Blaming Tie-up with JDS for Lok Sabha Election Rout, Says Deve Gowda
Congress candidates in Karnataka have blamed the alliance with the JD(S), issues within the party and alleged misuse of Electronic Voting Machines as the reasons for their defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, during their meeting with AICC General Secretary KC...
As Congress Appoints Mohan Markam as its Chief in Chhattisgarh, It is a Fight for Tribal Vote Bank with BJP
An aggressive and grounded politician, Markam is known for a live contact with the public. He could often be seen with files, visiting police headquarters to get the grievances of the tribals addressed or taking part in public works along with local worke...
Vivek Tankha Out, More Heads May Roll in Congress After Rahul's Refusal to Continue as Chief Sparks Crisis
Ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting, sources said all department heads could step down, signalling a leadership crisis in the party.
Sonia, Rahul Should Apologise for 'Injustice' Done to PV Narasimha Rao, Says Grandson
N V Subhash said AICC Secretary G Chinna Reddy's statement that Rao had tried to "sideline" the Nehru-Gandhi family during his tenure was "not true and condemnable".
Undeterred by Drubbing, Priyanka Gandhi Begins Preparing Ground for Upcoming UP Bypolls on 12 Assembly Seats
Gandhi has met not only party leaders and workers in the state to get feedback but also spoken to farmers, businessmen, women and professionals to formulate a better strategy for the party.
Parliament LIVE: Have No Proposal for Free Rides for Women in Delhi Metro, Says Hardeep Puri in LS
Parliament LIVE: Samajwadi Party MPs protested outside Parliament today against the incidents of mob lynching, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the killing of a youth in Jharkhand.
As BJP Warns Dist Units Against TMC Tainted Leaders, Mukul Roy Says Didi Key Accused in 'Cut Money' Scam
Fresh protests over the ‘cut money’ issue were reported from different parts of the state as villagers gathered in front of Trinamool leaders' houses demanding their money back.
NCP Workers Feud at Sharad Pawar's Meeting Venue Over Parbhani Lok Sabha Loss
Supporters of defeated NCP Parbhani Lok Sabha candidate Rajesh Vitekar and those of MLA Madhusudhan Kendre were involved in a tussle over responsibility for the poll loss and police had to intervene to bring the situation under control.
Conference Hall Built by Naidu Next to His House Taken Over by Jagan Govt, TDP Smells Conspiracy
Naidu had, earlier this month, written to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to allow him to use the structure to hold the meetings. He had urged the government to declare the property as residence annex of the Leader of Opposition.
'Not Legal': TDP MPs Submit Complaint to Rajya Sabha Chairman Day After 4 Lawmakers Switch to BJP
Jayadev Galla, one of the TDP MPs who met Rajya Sabha Chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu, said that the merger of a political party can take place only at an organisational level, as per law.