Politics
Why BJP’s UP Campaign Harps On ‘Crime & Punishment’
Amidst the cacophony of a high-pitched war within the incumbent Samajwadi Party, BJP has quietly launched its election campaign for Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, via the air-waves as well as on the ground.
Tamil Nadu Government Enhances Maternity Leave From 6 to 9 Months
Two months after Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa announced enhancing maternity leave period for women government employees from six to nine months, the state government on Monday issued an order to implement it.
UP Mahagathbandhan: Decision Will be Taken by Mulayam Singh, says Akhilesh
Any decision on a grand alliance for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls will be taken by Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, said Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
UP Polls 2017: Mulayam Singh Yadav Seals Tie-up With Ajit Singh's RLD
Samajawadi Party Supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday sealed a tie-up with Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls due next year.
Looking for Alliance That Goes Beyond 2017 UP Polls: Akhilesh Yadav
In an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav talks about his election campaign, development and SP’s prospects in the forthcoming elections.
Vikas Rath Yatra Live: Akhilesh Yadav's Rath Breaks Down in Lucknow
The stage is set for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to kick-start his Vikas Rath Yatra in full swing from the state capital on Thursday, officially resonating his campaign for UP assembly elections due early next year.
Samajwadi Party Crisis: Shivpal Expels Akhilesh's Aide Pawan Pandey From Party
The feud in the Samajwadi Party showed no signs of ending with state unit chief Shivpal Yadav on Thursday expelling from the party for six years minister Tej Narain Pandey alias Pawan Pandey, who is considered close to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Akhilesh Yadav Downplays Samajwadi Party Feud, To Focus on Polls
“First give us a majority and then we will see,” he said.
Had Opposed MNS's Rs 5 Crore Demand in Meeting: Fadnavis
Under fire over "brokering" a deal between producers of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has maintained that he had opposed the offer of Rs 5 crore contribution from makers to the Army welfare...
Feud or no Feud, Muslims Won't Desert Samajwadi Party, Says Azam Khan; Analysts Not So Sure
Samajwadi Party's veteran ‘Muslim face’ Azam Khan reiterated that the ongoing family feud in the Yadav household will not impact community votes, but a slew of analysts News18 spoke to hinted the chaos could eventually brighten the prospects of arch-rival...
Samajwadi Party Rift: Mulayam Backs Amar, Shivpal; Meet Ends in Acrimony
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav while hitting out at his son and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav backed Amar Singh and Shivpal Yadav saying that he will not tolerate anything against them.
Azam Khan Blames 'One Single Outsider' For SP Feud
Hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav removed senior minister Shivpal Yadav and four other ministers from his Cabinet, Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Sunday blamed "one single outsider" for the "unfortunate" developments.
AAP Government to Extend 20,000 Litre Free Water to NDMC Areas
In a major move, the Delhi government on Saturday decided to extend the scheme of giving free water of 20,000 litres per month to the residents of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area with retrospective effect.
Jayalalithaa 'Progressing Well', Says TN Governor After Hospital Visit
Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday visited Apollo Hospitals, where Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is undergoing treatment, and was happy to note that she was "progressing well".
Meet the Man Who is Giving Music to Akhilesh's Campaign as Samajwadi Party Gets Lost in Surround Sound
On November 3, Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav will be embarking on a samajwadi Vikas Yatra to launch the election campaign of the party. Though the route of this yatra is yet to be worked out, the song that will be played has been decided.
All Issues Between Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to Be Resolved 'Amicably'
Governor E S L Narasimhan on Friday asserted that there were "no disputes" between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and all issues were being sorted out through negotiations.