Politics
‘5%, You Know What’s 5%’: Chidambaram Mocks Govt over GDP When Asked about CBI Custody
The Supreme Court earlier on Tuesday asked Chidambaram's counsel not to press for the interim bail plea, filed before the trial court, till September 5.
BJP Dubs Digvijay Singh's ISI Barb at it 'Divisive, Shameful'; Seeks Sonia's Apology
Singh had claimed on Saturday that the BJP and Bajrang Dal, a hardline Hindutva organisation, took money from ISI and also alleged that non-Muslims spied for the Pakistani agency more than Muslims.
Shiva Sena Workers in Worli Want Aaditya Thackeray to Contest Upcoming Maharashtra Polls
Assembly elections are due in Maharashtra in October. If Aaditya is fielded by the party, he would be the first from the Thackeray family to contest an election.
On Cong-JDS Fallout, Siddaramaiah Uses Kannada Phrase and a Reference to 'Prostitute’; Issues Clarification Later
Asked for a reaction on how JD(S) is blaming him for fall of the coalition, Siddaramaiah used an old Kannada saying in response which literally translates to - 'prostitute who couldn't dance, blamed the floor'.
BJP Govt's Stand on Karnataka State Flag Against Sentiments of Kannadigas, Says Siddaramaiah
The proposal for state flag was made by the then Congress government headed by Siddaramaiah in March, 2018 ahead of the assembly elections and sent to the Centre for clearance.
Undeclared Emergency in the Country, Centre Has Intimidated Nation Through ED & CBI, Says CM Ashok Gehlot
Gehlot's comments came shortly after senior Congress leader D Shivakumar said the Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to him. The ED and CBI are also probing INX Media money laundering and corruption cases against senior Congress leader P Chi...
Shashi Tharoor Does it Again, Tweets Support for PM Modi With 'Language Challenge'
On Friday, Shashi Tharoor tweeted in support of PM Modi’s initiative to 'learn one new word a day from an Indian language other than our own'.
After Being ‘Useful’ to Nitish and Lalu for Years, Luck Runs Out for Bihar Big Gun Anant Singh
The gangster-turned-politician, who ran wild even after the state’s ‘jungle raj’ officially ended, is finally being tamed months after he fielded his wife as a Congress candidate in a Lok Sabha battle against the JD(U)
BJP Has 'Gujarat's Washing Powder' to Clean Opposition Leaders, Says Union Minister Danve
Union minister Raosaheb Danve also called the NCP's 'Shivswarajya Yatra' mass contact programme as 'funeral procession' ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
Bypolls to Two Rajya Sabha Seats from Uttar Pradesh to be Held on September 23
The two Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh had fallen vacant after the two SP MPs switched to BJP earlier this month.
K'taka Minister Urges Visitors to Contribute to Flood Relief, Sets Up 2 Donation Boxes in Office
The newly appointed minister hails from north Karnataka that has been badly hit by the deluge. A leader from the Opposition said Patil, instead of resorting to publicity stunts, should put pressure on the Centre for funds.
‘If a Woman Complains Against BJP Leader…’ Priyanka Gandhi Lashes Out at UP Govt Over Women’s Safety
The Congress leader's comments come a day after an FIR was lodged against former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand after a student went missing following her allegation that the BJP leader had been harassing her.
Sonia Gandhi Meets Delhi Congress Leaders to Discuss Next Party Chief for City Unit
The Delhi Congress president post has been lying vacant after the demise of Sheila Dikshit last month. The selection of a new president for the Delhi Congress unit was discussed in the meeting, AICC in-charge of Delhi P C Chacko said.
Jammu & Kashmir Guv SP Malik Not Involved in Detention or Release of Any Person, Says Raj Bhavan
National Conference (NC) vice-president Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mufti were put under house arrest following the Centre's move to abrogate special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.
‘D Raja Speaking in Pak’s language’: Dattatreya Targets CPI Leader for Saying Art 370 was Scrapped in Unconstitutional Way
The former Minister of State for Labour and Employment asked how the abrogation of article 370 can become unconstitutional and undemocratic when it was approved by both houses of the parliament.
BJP MLA Allegedly Threatened Electricity Board After Herd of Cows Was Electrocuted in MP's Sagar
The BJP MLA from Rehli, Gopal Bhargava is said to have threatened the board with severe protests, demanding compensation for the cattle owners.
