Politics
Shivraj Chouhan Faces Major Challenge On Home Turf from Congress’ Arun Yadav
As Chouhan prides himself as a son of a farmer but many farmers in his constituency are angry due to lack of irrigation facilities despite Narmada flowing through this region.
Court Discharges Kejriwal in Defamation Case by Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal granted the relief to Kejriwal, noting that Chandra had filed the complaint through a power of attorney which is barred under law. The court said that Chandra was at liberty to file a fresh complaint i...
'Every Sane Pakistani Would Agree With Afridi': Sena on Cricketer's Kashmir Comment
Shiv Sena claimed that Pakistan was on the verge of a financial breakdown and it had been relegated to begging for a bailout from countries. 'How will it take care of Kashmir then?', the party asks.
BJP MLA Known for Support to Cow Vigilantes Dropped From Party's Second List for Rajasthan Polls
BJP MLA Gyandev Ahuja, who hit the national headlines at the height of the JNU controversy in 2016 for his remarks that thousands of condoms were found on the university campus daily, was also dropped.
Ajay Chautala Expelled From INLD as War Between Brothers for Tau Devi Lal's Legacy May Cause Split
The sibling rivalry has been simmering for a month now between the two Chautala brothers- Ajay and Abhay – who are sons of former CM Om Prakash Chautala.
Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot to Fight Rajasthan Elections as Congress Tries to Keep Both Camps Happy
Gehlot tried to play down the rift within and said the party high command decides on who will lead the Congress. “We have said many times that whatever Rahul Gandhi decides on CM and we will abide by that. It’s a tradition for Congress in Rajasthan to no...
Narendra Singh Tomar, Sadananda Gowda Get Charge of Ananth Kumar’s Portfolios
The move was necessitated following the demise of Ananth Kumar on Monday.
BJP Deviates From Stand on Dynastic Politics to Avoid Revolt in Rajasthan, Fields Kin of Several Leaders
In the BJP's first list of 131 candidates released on Sunday night, the party has given ticket to its 85 sitting MLAs and has taken care of the family members of prominent leaders who were denied ticket.
Modi Govt 'Snatched' Rs 30,000 Crore from Poor, Put it in Pockets of Industrialists, Alleges Rahul Gandhi in MP
The Congress, if propelled to power, would write off debts of farmers in Chhattisgarh within 10 days into government, Gandhi said.
Denied Party Ticket, Rajasthan Minister Surendra Goyal Quits BJP With Two-Line Letter
There had been reports since last month that the BJP could drop ministers as well as several MLAs to counter anti-incumbency in the state in the face of a stiff challenge from the Congress.
RSS Free to Hold Classes Outside Govt Offices, Congress Manifesto Doesn’t Talk of Ban: Kamal Nath
His statement comes a day after BJP leaders lashed out at the Congress for being "opposed to Lord Ram and the RSS".
Renaming UP Cities a 'Lollipop' From BJP to Lure Voters, Says Shiv Sena
The party, in an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', also slammed the chief minister over his announcement about the construction of a statue of Lord Ram, saying the government was playing the Ayodhya card to mislead people as it has failed on all fron...
Tej Pratap in Delhi for Brother Tejashwi’s Birthday, Vows Not to Return Home Till Family Backs Divorce
Tej Pratap Yadav, who filed for divorce from Aishwarya Rai earlier this month, has spent the past two days in Mathura.
Assembly Elections 2018: Congress Set for Thumping Majority in Rajasthan, Will Sail Through MP, Says Opinion Poll
The Center For Voting Opinions and Trends in Election Research (C-Voter), in its November (week 2) poll has also projected a clear majority of 64 seats to the Congress-TDP combine in Telangana and a very close fight in Chhattisgarh with a slender edge for...
Tej Pratap's Divorce Giving 'Stressed' Lalu Prasad Sleepless Nights
Tej Pratap had met Lalu Prasad a week ago and discussed the divorce with him. In the meeting that lasted over two hours, Lalu Prasad reportedly tried to dissuade Tej Pratap against divorcing his wife Aishwarya Rai.
In Rajasthan’s Caste Realignment, Souring Ties with Rajputs Keep BJP on its Toes
At the centre of altering political fault lines lies the perceptible discomfiture within the Rajput community which are said to form the core vote base of the BJP since Jan Sangh days.