Politics
Many MLAs of Congress and NCP in Touch With BJP, Claims Maharashtra Minister
Hinting at multiple defections to the BJP, Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan said the Opposition is likely to receive a major jolt ahead of the state assembly elections, due in September-October this year.
Days After Trinamool Leaders Switch Camp, 17 Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Councillors Join BJP in Delhi
All the councillors, who were were earlier with the hill-based Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), joined the saffron camp in the presence of senior party leaders Mukul Roy and Kailash Vijayvargiya.
NPP Becomes First Political Outfit from the Northeast to get Status of National Party
The NPP is leading a BJP-backed government in Meghalaya and supporting the ruling BJP in Manipur. It is also a part of the ruling NDA at the Centre.
Amidst Heavy Downpour, Rahul Gandhi's Homecoming Roadshow Takes Wayanad by Storm
This is the first time that the AICC chief is visiting his constituency after he was voted to the Lok Sabha with a majority of about 4.31 lakh votes.
After Poll Defeat in Rajasthan, Congress Seeks District-wise Assessment Report from Sachin Pilot
The move assumes significance given the heightened tensions between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy.
Revolt Brews in Karnataka Cong as Leader's Letter Blames Sidelining of Seniors, Zero Coordination for Defeat
In an open letter to his party on Twitter, Ramalinga Reddy spoke out against the likely induction of independent legislators in the cabinet.
'Priyanka Did Her Job': Raj Babbar Blames Congress Workers for Poll Rout
Disappointed with the results that gave the Congress just one seat of 80 in the state and a nationwide tally of 52, Babbar said the party's poor showing at the hustings had pained party president Rahul Gandhi.
MLC Bypolls: After LS Setback, TRS Wins All Three Legislative Council Seats in Telangana
Raising allegations of money power against the ruling party, the Congress said voters were bought by the the K Chandrashekar Rao-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi.
Amid Protest by Southern States, Govt Tweaks Draft Education Policy, Says Didn't Intend to Impose Hindi
The draft, proposed by a panel constituted by Prakash Javadekar when he was the HRD in the previous government and led by eminent scientist K Kasturirangan, had suggested teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.
Exodus of TMC Leaders Continues, Bankura VP Sabyasachi Roy Switches to BJP With 50 Others
Sabyasachi Roy joined BJP with another 50 TMC members.
Athawale Advises KCR, Jagan to Join NDA, Advises Andhra CM Not to Follow Footsteps of Chandrababu Naidu
Athawale suggested AP CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy to avoid following the footsteps of his predecessor and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu who left the NDA coalition and became a fierce critic of the Narendra Modi led government but ended up facing a humiliating...
Balancing Caste Equations & JD(U) Quota: Is There More to Expansion of Bihar Cabinet Minus the BJP?
The induction of JD(U) leader Ashok Choudhary, who had recently said the mindset of his party and BJP did not match, further added to the speculation.
Double Whammy, Says Cong After US Ends India's Special Trade Status, Urges PM to Give Statement
It also urged the Modi government to withdraw the hike in LPG prices for both subsidised and non-subsidised category which it has "gifted" to the people soon after coming back to power.
Did Non-cooperation by SP-BSP Lead to Rahul Gandhi's Amethi Rout? Congress Panel Begins Probe
A two-member panel, led by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s representative KL Sharma and AICC secretary Zubair Khan, met Congress workers in five assembly constituencies that make up the Amethi Lok Sabha seat to ascertain the reasons behind the shock defeat...
As Defence Minister, Major Challenges Like Modernisation of Three Services Await Rajnath Singh
Containing infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan will be another key focus area.
Congress's Divya Spandana Congratulates FinMin Nirmala Sitharaman. But There's a Catch
In a subtle swipe at the new finance minister, Spandana pointed at the GDP which has slipped to 5.8%.