Politics
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.
CBI Files Chargesheet Against Former Haryana CM Hooda in Manesar Land Case
The CBI has alleged in its FIR that land measuring about 400 acres, whose market value at that time was above Rs 4 crore per acre, was allegedly purchased by private builders and others from innocent landowners for only about Rs 100 crore in collusion wit...
Trees Cut in Kanpur for Yogi Adityanath's Helipad, SP Leaders Perform 'Last Rites'
As per information, some of the trees that were cut down to ensure safe landing of CM’s helicopter at HBTU Kanpur, were as old as 40 to 50 years. They were planted alongside a park frequented by walkers and the students of HBTU.
On Row Over Tipu Sultan's Portrait in Delhi Assembly, Speaker Tells BJP to First Tear Page 144 of Constitution
Page 144, chapter 16, of the original copy of the Constitution bears the pictures of Rani Jhansi on one side and Tipu Sultan on the other. BJP, which has four members in the Delhi Assembly, has objected to the portrait of Tipu Sultan being displayed in th...
Miffed Over Seating Arrangement, Ramya Reluctantly Sounds Congress Poll Bugle in Karnataka
A seat was reserved for Ramya in a row meant for Kannada cinema stars who are campaigning for the party. According to insiders she was miffed at this indiscretion and refused to sit with other film stars. She took a seat in one of the last rows.
Orissa High Court Annuls Election of Sundargarh Congress MLA Jogesh Chandra Singh
Justice B K Nayak annulled Jogesh Chandra Singh's election after finding discrepancies in his affidavits submitted during the time of filing his nomination papers, his counsel Pitambar Acharya said.
UP Minister Embarrasses Yogi Adityanath, Says Corruption Has Increased in State
Rajbhar, who leads BJP ally Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), also said that his party was not getting the due respect under the present government.
Sheila Dikshit Dares AAP to Face Voters, Says Congress to Gain in Bypolls
Dikshit, Delhi's longest serving chief minister, alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was trying to "avoid" bypolls as it had not delivered on its promises.
People Disenchanted with Left Front Govt in Tripura: BJP
"The destiny of the Left Front government is now written on the walls. The people in the state(Tripura) are fed up with the present government due to its misrule and corruption," said Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Pre-Budget Session All-party Meetings on Sunday
Two all-party meetings will be held on Sunday, ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament which is due to start on Monday, government sources said on Saturday.