Politics
VHP Leadership Impasse Worries RSS as Pravin Togadia Wants to Stay Put
The RSS, as part of its work culture, deals in consensus. Worryingly for the organisation, the VHP leadership issue, which began two months back at the Bhubaneshwar executive, has not been solved through dialogue.
Pressure on BJP After Congress, Samajwadi Party Announce Candidates for Gorakhpur and Phoolpur By-elections
The Congress was the first to announce the names of their candidate on February 16, followed by SP on February 18. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar tweeted that general secretary of state Congress, Manish Mishra will be the candidate from Phulpur,...
Jagan Seeks TDP's Support to Move No-trust Motion Against NDA Over Andhra Special Status
"At least 54 MPs are required to sign the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. We have only five members....If TDP moves the no-confidence motion, the YSRC will support it," Jaganmohan Reddy said.
Nirav Modi Scam Brings Modi's Anti-Corruption Promise to an End: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena in an editorial in party mouthpiece "Saamana" said it would not allege that the diamond merchant had plundered the country with the blessings of BJP leaders.
Arvinder Singh Lovely's Return Part of Rahul Gandhi's Strategy to Stop Infighting in Congress
It seems the Congress has shifted its strategy after Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as the party president. Rahul has sent out the message that the doors of the party are open. He has made it clear that winning elections is the key and infighting needs to stop.
BJP Sees Red Over Karnataka Govt Plans to Celebrate Bahmani Utsav; Siddaramaiah Says 'News' to him
While BJP expressed objections to the proposed "Bahmani Utsava" (festival) calling the Bahmani rulers as 'killers' of Hindus and destroyers of temples, Kalaburgi district in-charge Minister Sharan Prakash Patil maintained it will be a one-day celebration.
Poor to Become Poorer Under Left Rule, Says Hema Malini in Tripura
Hema Malini on Monday addressed a public rally at Dhanpur assembly constituency, the home turf of Chief Minister Manik Sarkar.
Congress Uses Policy Paralysis Jibe to Hit Out at Modi Govt After Attack on Army Camp
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Sunday said his party was "saddened" by the terror attack on the Army camp at Sunjuwan which left five soldiers and a civilian dead.
Amid Growing Discontent Within NDA, JD(U) Decides to Not Contest By-elections
This comes just a day after the Election Commission announced that the bypolls in Araria Lok Sabha along with Bhabhua and Jehanabad Assembly seats will take place on March 11.
Remove 'Political Glasses' to See Development in Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje tells Opposition
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia said that her government would stick to the goal of bringing "sushasan" (good governance) and "seva" (service) to the people of state. "W will continue working to this end until our last breath," she added.
Ex-BSP MLA Amarpal Booked Under NSA in Murder Case
Amarpal Sharma was jailed last September for allegedly conspiring to kill a BJP functionary under the Khoda police station, police said.
Rajini and I Need to Ponder if we have to Align: Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan said both of them were being asked repeatedly if they would face the polls together and added that he endorsed the view of Rajinikanth in this respect.
Rajya Sabha MP Asks for Details of Rafale Deal; 'Classified', Says Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday told Parliament that "As per 'Article-10' of the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between Government of India and Government of France on the purchase of Rafale aircraft, the protection of the classified in...
Will Keep Promises Made to Andhra, NDA Will Fight 2019 General Elections Together: Arun Jaitley
In an interview to News18 Network, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says the Centre will implement the Andhra Pradesh reorganisation package separately.
Modi Govt Targeting Opponents With False Cases to Save Itself From Public Outrage: Congress
Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said that the party would not be cowed down by "such political vendetta" the Modi government had been unleashing against its leaders with a view to save itself from public outrage ahead of the 2019 Lok S...
Subramanian Swamy Withdraws Cow Slaughter Ban Bill After Govt Nudge
While withdrawing his Cow Protection Bill 2017 during the private members' business, Swamy said he would like the government to put a voluntary cess to ensure that the cows are looked after they cease to give milk.