Politics
Nitin Gadkari Backs Sushma Swaraj, Says Decision in Passport Case ‘Was Not Wrong’
Nitin Gadkari is the second minister from the BJP to have spoken in support of Sushma. On Monday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Twitter trolling was “wrong”. However, when asked if he advised action against those who are targeting the mi...
No 'Black' in Swiss Banks: Rahul Gandhi Takes a Swipe at PM Modi
Rahul reminded how PM promised to get back black money and put 15 lakh in each account and how even demonetisation was an exercise to that effect.
Here's Why PM Modi Chose Maghar to Sound BJP's Poll Bugle for 2019
Prime Minister's decision to visit Maghar may perturb a few upper caste people, who are believed to be BJP’s main votebank in the state, but the move is well thought out, especially after the bypoll debacle.
With Eye on 2019, UP Govt Announces 'Rapid' Caste and Economic Census
The decision to go for a new rapid economic and caste survey was approved by the state cabinet on Wednesday.
After Arun Jaitley's Dig at CPIM, Sitaram Yechury Says Still Fighting RSS and BJP's Emergency
His statement assumes significance as several opposition parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress and others, are trying to build a coalition to fight BJP in general elections in 2019.
Kumaraswamy Admits to Discontent in Congress, But Claims 'All is Well' With Coalition
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Kumaraswamy spoke about a range of issues, including many political aspects.
Stormy Scenes in MP Assembly, Congress MLAs Refuse to Take Part in Customary Photo Session
In no time, the assembly secretariat cancelled the photo session saying a future date is being pondered over for the customary tradition.
Don’t See That Happening, Says Sharad Pawar as Congress Tries to Build Anti-BJP Front for 2019
In an interview to CNN-News18, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said a pre-poll grand alliance is “not practical” given the regional compulsions of parties in states.
Targeting 26 Seats in Lok Sabha Polls, West Bengal BJP to Submit Blueprint to Amit Shah
Shah is scheduled to arrive in West Bengal on a two-day visit on June 27 during which he is expected to hold deliberations on the BJP's political strategy with leaders of the state.
Nitish and Mamata Stay Away From Yoga Day Events, Vijayan Says Perform it With a 'Secular' Mind
Nitish Kumar's decision to not participate in the main Yoga Day event in Patna set tongues wagging.
International Yoga Day 2018: Bihar CM Misses Yoga Day Event, JD(U) Says Nitish Kumar Performed Asana at Home
The tension simmering in Bihar between allies JD(U) and BJP has been making headlines recently with Kumar openly criticising the saffron party on various issues. His absence from the Yoga day event has again set abuzz the rumour mill
Fault Lines in Bengal BJP as Chandra Bose Roots for Election, Not Selection of State Party Chief
Speaking to News18, Chandra Bose, who is the vice president of Bengal BJP, said that the BJP talks about democracy and how it is being gagged by the ruling TMC government in Bengal, then why should it not follow the same practice and elect its party presi...
What About BSY, Asks Congress as I-T Case Returns to Haunt Troubleshooter DK Shivakumar
Water Resources and Medical Education Minister Shivakumar, who played a key role in installing the JD(S)–Congress government in Karnataka just a month ago, has called it a political vendetta by the BJP high command in New Delhi.
With Hunt for Possible Turncoats, UP BJP Begins Preparations for 2019 General Elections
UP BJP president Mahendra Nath Pandey said that when its time for ticket distribution and seat sharing in SP and BSP, many will be left disappointed and enraged. "We will try to tap into the dissent of these leaders," he said.
Tamil Nadu CM Indicates Disqualified AIADMK MLAs Welcome to Come Back
Asked if Thanga Tamilselvan will be given a ministerial berth, Palaniswami shot back asking, "How it can be given?"
Yogendra Yadav Writes to IAS Association, Pleads for Normalcy Between CM and Officers
In a letter to the president of the IAS association, Yadav has urged bureaucrats to return to work.