Politics
Tamil Film Stars Join Cauvery Protests, Rajini Asks CSK to Sport Black Bands in IPL
Objecting to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the state, Rajinikanth said, "It would be an embarrassment if we celebrate IPL while common people are thirsty. I implore the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players to at least sport black bands...
'Spooked by Modi Flood, Cats, Dogs, Snakes and Mongoose Have United': Amit Shah Takes on Opposition
The remark was a jibe at the Congress and other Opposition parties holding a series of meetings recently to counter the BJP in the next Lok Sabha election
SP to Celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti After Friendship with Mayawati
This will be perhaps the first time that a conscious effort is being made by the SP to ensure celebrations on Dr Ambedkar Jayanti on a big scale.
Karnataka Voters Give Siddaramaiah Govt's Performance a 7 Out of 10: Survey
Karnataka voters rate the Siddaramaiah government in the state highly when it comes to its performance on schools, electricity and water supply. However, when it comes to creating employment opportunities and tackling corruption, it does not fare so well,...
Karnataka Elections: The Importance of Bellary and Yeddyurappa's Red(dy) Problem
This Assembly election, once again, is going to see a keen contest between the BJP and the Congress in the nine constituencies that make up the Bellary district – one where ‘history’ is going to be quickly forgotten by many parties.
Amit Shah Declines to Reveal Nature of Discussions With Wadiyar Royal Family
The BJP president, who is touring the old Mysuru region, met the royal family at their private palace in Mysuru on Friday, triggering speculation about their supporting the BJP.
Bank Accounts Frozen for Non-payment of Taxes, Navjot Singh Sidhu Points Finger at Sukhbir Badal
The tax department observed that the former parliamentarian and state minister failed to submit documentary evidence that include bills or invoices to substantiate his claim during the course of assessment proceedings, thereafter a fresh demand was raised...
Janardhan Dwivedi Out, Ashok Gehlot In: Rahul Gandhi Makes First Big Change in Congress
Congress veteran and Sonia Gandhi’s confidant Janardan Dwivedi has been replaced by former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as the AICC general secretary in charge of organisation and training.
Mamata Pitches One-on-One Formula to Sonia Gandhi, BJP Says Take Care of ‘Burning Bengal’ First
Mamata Banerjee said she told Sonia Gandhi that she wants the Congress to be a part of the united opposition.
Mamata Banerjee Opposes Modi Govt’s Bid to Sell ‘National Jewel’ Air India
The ministry of civil aviation on Wednesday called for bids for sale of 76% stake in the national carrier. However, it placed the condition that the brand 'Air India' will be retained and the control of the national-carrier will be with Indian nationals.
Chandrababu Naidu Plays PM Modi's Old Speech in Assembly to Attack Him on Unfulfilled Promises
Demanding direct answers from the Prime Minister, Naidu said they have submitted all the utilization certificates for central funds, but the BJP leaders are spreading open lies that no UC is submitted.
BJP MP Says There is a Conspiracy to End Reservation and Govt is Doing Nothing
Phule said she will fight against any effort to end reservation tooth and nail.
Telugu Voters in Karnataka May Hamper BJP's Prospects After Andhra Special Status Fallout
The BJP is pushing to make inroads into the South with Karnataka. However, the fall-out of "Special Status" row in Andhra Pradesh, may have an impact on the party’s prospects.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018 | Rahul Gandhi to Decide Whether Kin of Senior Party Leaders, Including CM Siddaramaiah's Son, Will Get Tickets
The KPCC candidates list, accessed by News18, has the names of chief minister Siddaramaiah's son Dr Yatheendra, Home Minister R Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Soumya Reddy, Seven-time Kolar MP and former Union Minister KH Muniyappa's daughter Roopa, late Cong...
Karnataka Has Never Voted the Ruling Party Back in 3 Decades, Can Siddaramaiah Buck the Trend?
Pre-poll surveys, done by independent poll agencies and some commissioned by the Congress, claim that anti-incumbency is surprisingly low in the polls.
Shatrughan Sinha Says Lalu 'Victim of Conspiracy of Circumstances', Meets Yadav Family
Photographs of Sinha with Rabri and her sons -- Tejashwi and Tej Pratap Yadav -- figured prominently in newspapers and social media much to the discomfort of the BJP whose leaders have been attacking the RJD supremo on corruption charges.