Politics
SC Seeks Bengal Govt's Response on BJP Plea Seeking Permission for Rath Yatra
The bench posted the matter for hearing on January 15.
BJP Congress at Loggerheads in MP Again as War of Words Breaks Over Nomination of Speaker
The decision that the BJP would contest for the speaker was taken after a meeting betweenBJP’s state vice president Vinay Sahastrabuddhe and state chief Rakesh Singh.
Telangana Cong Leaders Say No to Alliance With Naidu For Lok Sabha Polls, Party High Command to Take Call
Senior Congress leaders are of the opinion that the party could have bagged more seats in the assembly polls had it not forged an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party.
Telangana BJP's Only Lawmaker Refuses to Take Oath as Speaker Hails From Owaisi's AIMIM
The BJP leader has been an MLA from Goshamahal, Hyderabad--constituency from the older part of the city which is communally sensitive.
Converting Anna Movement Into Political Party Was Wrong, Phoolka Says After Quitting AAP
Phoolka's resignation from the AAP had come amid speculation of a possible alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Unemployment Is The Biggest Problem Facing the Country, Says Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari claimed that the Maharashtra government had managed to create jobs in Vidarbha, particularly Nagpur in the last four years, and cited Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport (MIHAN), the Butibori MIDC area and Nagpur metro rail as examples...
Vande Mataram is Back in 'New Form', MP Congress Clarifies After Row Over Ending 14-year-old Tradition
The order claimed that the rendition of the national song and the national anthem by police band at secretariat would be joined by Chief Minister and his council of ministers besides the government staffers.
Politics Calling Again for Bhaichung Bhutia, This Time in Sikkim
Bhutia said his Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) may contest up to 18-20 seats in the assembly polls to the 32-member House.
Rahul Gandhi Has Spoken the Truth on Rafale in Parliament, Says DMK Chief Stalin
High drama was witnessed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday with Rahul Gandhi slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deal and alleging he did not have the "guts" to face Parliament and "was hiding in his room."
'If Congress is Ashamed, It Can Let Me Know': Shivraj's Dig After MP Govt Skips Vande Mataram 'Tradition'
The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said the Congress must remember that governments come and go but there was nothing above patriotism and love for the country.
Lord Ram is Not Bigger Than Law For PM Modi, Says Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena, an ally of the BJP, has demanded an ordinance to pave the way for the temple's construction in Ayodhya, arguing that the matter has been dragging in courts for decades.
AAP National Council's Term, Including Arvind Kejriwal's Tenure as Convener, Extended by a Year
Party leader Pankaj Gupta said the extension of the national council's term means that the terms of the national executive and convener Arvind Kejriwal are also extended by a year.
PM Modi Considering 3 Options to Placate Farmers as Low Crop Prices Threaten BJP's Poll Prospects: Report
The possibilities are a direct payment to all landowning farmers, compensation for those who sold produce below government prices, and a loan waiver scheme. The government has not yet discussed the ways in which it plans to fund any of the schemes.
Bhim Army’s Chandrashekhar Azad Vows to Hold Mumbai Rally Despite No Police Nod
On Thursday, Bhim Army founder and leader Chandrashekhar Azad in a tweet declared the outfit will go ahead with its programme in Mumbai, even after the Fadnavis government “deliberately” cancelled permission.
In Negative Report Card From Heartland, Why Jobs Column Should Worry BJP More Than Farmer Distress
According to the ‘ADR 2018 Pan-India Survey Report of Governance Issues’, better employment opportunities was the most important issue for the voters in the five states that went to polls in November and December.
If NDA Trinity Gets More Than 10 Seats in Bihar, I Will Quit Politics: ‘Son of Mallah’ Mukesh Sahni
Mallah community leader who recently switched over to the UPA side, said that he will continue his fight for reservations.