Politics
Demonetisation Decision Was to Create Black Money, Says Arvind Kejriwal
Continuing his attack on demonetisation, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged the Narendra Modi government's announcement to demonetise 500 and 1,000 rupee notes was not aimed at curbing black money but done to "create black money".
Mamata Banerjee Warns of Stir From Monday If Demonetisation Not Withdrawn
Continuing her confrontation with the Centre over demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday threatened a protest movement from Monday if the decision was not withdrawn within the three-day deadline.
Demonetisation: Mamata Accuses NDA Govt of Discriminating Against Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the NDA government at Centre of pursuing "discriminatory" politics against West Bengal by not releasing new Rs 500 notes in the state.
UP Polls 2017: Voting For SP Means Helping BJP Win Elections, Says Mayawati
BSP president Mayawati cautioned Muslims in Uttar Pradesh that their interests were not safe with the Samajwadi Party, which is mired in family feud, and voting for it will mean strengthening the BJP.
Accountability Should be Fixed for Chaotic Situation, Says Shatrughan Sinha
BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha termed the situation following demonetisation as "chaotic" and demanded that accountability should be fixed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been let down by his team members.
Congress Does Not Want Parliament to Function: Venkaiah Naidu
Congress and its allies do not want Parliament to function and were shying away from a debate on demonetisation as the poor look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "messiah" after the decision, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday.
Opposition Rethinks Strategy As India Learns to Adjust to Note Ban
After both Houses of Parliament finally adjourned for the day by lunch a group of Opposition leaders huddled in a corner of central hall over dosa and cups of coffee. Present were MPs from the Congress, Left parties, JD(U) and a prominent NCP leader .
Sitaram Yechury Slams Narendra Modi, Compares Him to French Queen
He said farmers were resorting to distress sale of paddy, offering it at throwaway prices.
BJP, Its Friends Knew About Demonetisation Move: Opposition in RS
BSP leader Mayawati said the House should request the Prime Minister to be present and answer the members' concerns.
Demonetisation is Mother of all Scams, says Congress MP Anand Sharma
When asked about Congress Vice President visiting an ATM, Sharma said, "Rahul Gandhi does not need any permission from anyone to stand in front of an ATM."
Demonetisation Drive: Parliament Set to Witness Furore
With frustration over the cash crunch mounting, Parliament looks set to witness a firestorm of protest on the issue of demonetisation when it meets for the winter session tomorrow, with a joint opposition having readied itself to put the government on the...
Sheila Dikshit's Son-in-Law Sent to 2-day Police Custody in Domestic Violence Case
Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law was on Tuesday sent to two-day police custody by a city court in a case of theft and misappropriating his wife's property.
Cash Rush: BJP's Sahasrabuddhe Says People Die in Ration Queues too, Draws Flak
Recently, several people fell ill while some of them died as they lined up in front of heavily crowded banks to get their old currency exchanged.
Demonetisation Has Forced Corrupt to Take Sleeping Pills: PM Modi in Ghazipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he relates to the inconvenience faced by the common man due to demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes and promised that it will not go in vain.
Government Can't End Toll Tax, Says Nitin Gadkari
Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that to provide good services on national highways, it is necessary for the government to collect toll tax and it cannot put an end to it.
SYL Verdict: Amarinder Says Akalis Failed to Defend Punjab's Stand in SC
After the Supreme Court on Thursday announced its verdict on the SYL water sharing agreement, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh resigned from his Lok Sabha seat while his party MLAs resigned en-masse from the state assembly, "in protest against t...