Politics
Congress Lacks a Strong Leader Like PM Narendra Modi, Says Padmaja Venugopal
She said that someone asked her why she joined the BJP as she has stood strong with the Congress even when facing problems from within the party
'Bengal Safest For Women': Mamata Banerjee After PM Modi Attacks TMC Over Sandeshkhali Row
In her speech on Thursday, Mamata Banerjee also highlighted incidents of violence against women in other BJP-ruled states and raised questions about their reaction
Two Bhojpuri Stars, a Fashion Designer, a TMC Turncoat and a Doctor: BJP's Asansol Options After Pawan Singh
Sources say Bengal BJP has suggested fashion designer Agnimitra Paul, former TMC leader Jitendra Tiwari and Dr Ajay Poddar as ticket probables from Asansol for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Delhi leadership, however, is said to be keen on Monalisa, a Beng...
Odisha's BJD in Talks for NDA 'Ghar Wapsi' after 15 Years, Seat-Sharing Pact with BJP Likely Soon
According to sources, while the BJP is asking for 14 of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha, the final arrangement may be 9 for it and 12 for the BJP. As far as the assembly is concerned, sources indicate that the state's ruling party may fight on 1...
Rahul Gandhi Asked to be 'More Careful', 'Cautious' in His Comments by ECI After Delhi HC Directions
In its December 2023 order, the Delhi HC directed the poll body to act against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for allegedly calling PM Narendra Modi 'panauti' (unlucky) and 'jaib katra' (pickpocket) and observing the remarks were not in good taste
Karnataka School Books Revised; Sanatan Dharma Gets 'Appropriate Description', Periyar & Karnad Brought Back
The Congress government has brought back works by progressive writers like Girish Karnad, Periyar and Devanur Mahadeva, which were earlier dropped by the textbook revision committee formed by the previous BJP government
BJP Chief Nadda Launches Blistering Attack on Cong Govt, Party on 'Pro-Pak Slogan' Issue
A purported video of the incident was telecast by TV news channels and it also had gone viral on social media
6 Rebel Congress MLAs Approach SC Against Disqualification From Himachal Assembly
These MLAs were disqualified by the Speaker due to their absence during the budget in the Assembly
Congress Scared to Promote Youth, Alleges PM At Telangana Rally
Congress party was not a dynastic party earlier, he said. Taking potshots at Congress, he said the party never promoted anyone below aged 50
Kejriwal Govt Delivers Delhi Budget with 'Ram Rajya' Theme, Cash Transfers to Women, Indicating How AAP Plans to Counter BJP in Polls
The strategy many believe is AAP's way of conveying to the people that the BJP does not have any 'monopoly' over Ram. Also, according to the government's estimate, of the approximately 67 lakh women voters in Delhi, around 50 lakh would be eligible for th...
Cong Govt Not in 'Danger' Now, Vikramaditya Speaks with AICC Leadership: Party Sources
Chief Minister Sukhu's objective has been to build a self-reliant Himachal Pradesh, with better education and health, and he is continuously working on it, the sources said
TMC’s Tapas Roy Quits As Bengal MLA, Slams Mamata | All About 'Free Bird' Who May Join BJP Ahead of LS Polls
Expressing displeasure over the functioning of the party, Tapas Roy said, "I have submitted my resignation as an MLA to the assembly speaker. I am now a free bird"
AAP to Announce Candidates for LS Seats in Punjab in 2-4 Days, Says Kejriwal
"In the next two to four days, the announcement will be made," said Kejriwal while speaking to reporters in Jalandhar after virtually launching 165 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' to be set up across Punjab
Who is Shahjahan Sheikh, Accused of Sexual Assault In Sandeshkhali Case
Protests are underway in North 24 Parganas district against Sheikh Shahjahan and his supporters over allegations of land grabbing and sexually abusing local women
Gangs of Ghazipur: Why a Murder in August 1991 Casts a Shadow on This Lok Sabha Seat in Uttar Pradesh
The question remains if Congress will extend its support to Ghazipur’s SP candidate Afzal Ansari, who is the brother of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, who was convicted for the murder of UP Congress chief Ajay Rai’s brother
LS Polls: IUML Announces Candidates for Two Seats in Kerala, One in TN
Party veteran E T Muhammed Basheer will contest from Malappuram, while another sitting Lok Sabha MP Abdul Samad Samadani will try his luck from Ponnani, said party supremo Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal