Politics
BJP to Expand Base in States Where Not in Power, Says Chouhan; Membership Campaign to be Launched on July 6
The membership campaign will be launched on July 6, the birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and will conclude on August 11.
More Congress, TDP Leaders in Touch with BJP, Says Muralidhar Rao
The Congress in Telangana has also been hit by desertions with 12 of its 18 MLAs in the state joining the ruling TRS.
Did Wrong Intel, Data Dependence Lead to Congress Rout in Lok Sabha Elections?
CNN-News18 has gone through email exchanges between election managers from as early as in February, suggesting a wave for the BJP in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack. The communication also sought remedial and corrective tweaks in the party strategy...
Cong, AAP Ignoring 'Mushrooming' of Mosques on Govt Land for Vote-bank Politics, Says BJP MP
Congress and AAP leaders hit back at the BJP accusing it of "communalising" the issue for political gains in the Delhi Assembly election, scheduled to be held in early 2020.
Tamil Nadu Minister Withdraws Defamation Case Against DMK Chief Stalin, HC Dismisses Plea
In his suit, Tamil Nadu Local Administration Minister S P Velumani wanted the court to direct Stalin to pay Rs 1 crore as damages for defaming him and the state's ruling AIADMK through his speeches.
Holding Simultaneous Polls Anti-Federal and Anti-Democratic, Says CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury
Yechury said holding simultaneous polls would 'tamper' with the constitutional scheme of accountability of the government to the legislature.
'Don't Dwell on Numbers': PM Modi Reaches Out to Oppn, Says Their Opinion Important for Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all MPs to think of the country when in the House and address issues related to the larger interest of the nation.
Felt Hurt at Not Being Appointed Union Minister Again, Says BJP's Tribal Face in Odisha Jual Oram
Oram, a five-term MP and BJP’s tribal face in Odisha, had served as the Union tribal affairs minister in Modi’s first term.
Deadlock Over Rahul's Resignation Continues, So Does Uncertainty Over Leadership After Poll Debacle: Report
Sources said there has been no change in the situation since Gandhi offered to quit during the Congress Working Committee meeting on May 25.
Nripendra Mishra Retained as Principal Secretary to PM Modi, Gets Cabinet Minister Rank
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet also approved the appointment of PK Mishra as Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
Congress Protests 'Illegal' Merger of 12 Party MLAs with TRS in Hyderabad
Activists of National Students Union of India (NSUI), the students wing of Congress, organised a protest at Nampalli area here against the merger of the 12 Congress MLAs with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi.
Mamata Unveils New Vidyasagar Statue Month After Vandalism, Says BJP Trying to Disrupt Bengal's Culture
Clashes between workers of the TMC and BJP rocked Bengal during the Lok Sabha polls and on May 14, during Shah’s roadshow, the bust of the reformer was vandalised.
PM Modi to Outline Roadmap of New Govt in First Meet of Council of Ministers on Wednesday
The prime minister is expected to underline the role of ministers of state in the running of ministries and may ask Cabinet ministers to give their deputies adequate responsibilities.
Days After Being Sworn in as Odisha CM for 5th Time, Naveen Patnaik Calls On PM Modi in Delhi
The Biju Janata Dal, which secured 112 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly in the recently concluded elections, has been in power in the state since 2000 and Patnaik elected as CM in all the terms.
Some People Can't Recover from Poll Impact, PM Modi Quips After Rahul's 'Hatred' Remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a thanks-giving public meeting organised by the Andhra Pradesh BJP in Tirupati.
Days After Single Berth Contention, JD(U) Decides to Go Solo in State Polls, Says 'Not Part of NDA Outside Bihar'
The decision came days after JD(U) was recognised as a state party in Arunachal Pradesh. The party said it will fight elections in four states of Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir with all strength.