Politics
Jaitley Defamation Case: In his Petition, Kejriwal Called Case 'Private'
Fresh documents accessed by CNN-News18 on Tuesday reveal that Aam Aadmi Party convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in his petition, filed on October 19, 2016, had mentioned the nature of judicial proceedings as "private" in the defamation case filed aga...
Irresponsible of Arvind Kejriwal to Question EVMs: Yogendra Yadav
It is "very irresponsible" of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to question the credibility of EVMs as there is no "substantial evidence" to back the claim, Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav said on Tuesday.
MP CM Shivraj Records Statement in Defamation Case Against Congress' KK Mishra
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recorded his statement in a local court on Monday in connection with a defamation suit filed by him against Congress spokesperson over the latter’s charges levelled against him in transport recruitment s...
Action Taken in 141 out of 145 Poll Code Violation Cases in RK Nagar
Authorities in bypoll-bound R K Nagar have received 145 poll code violation complaints and acted on nearly all of them, a senior official said on Monday.
SP Leader Shivpal Yadav Rules Out Forming or Joining Any Party
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav on Sunday ruled out forming any political outfit or joining any party.
Muslim Leader Files Complaint Against Bhushan for 'Hurting Hindu Sentiments'
Congress spokesperson in Uttar Pradesh Zishan Haider on Sunday filed a police complaint against anti-corruption activist Prashant Bhushan for his tweet taunting state chief minister Yogi Adityanath if he would name the "anti-romeo squads" after Lord Krish...
To Check Tampering, EC to Buy Next Gen EVMs With Automatic 'Kill Switch'
The Election Commission is set to buy next generation EVMs that become "inoperable" the moment attempts are made to tinker with it, a move which comes amid claims by some parties that the machines were tampered with during the recent assembly polls.
UP CM's 'Surya Namaskar' Remark is to Befool Muslims, Says Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement on 'surya namaskar' being similar to 'namaz' was aimed at fooling Muslims and it would not work.
EC Seeks Report After VVPAT Dispenses Only BJP Symbol Slips in Bhind
The Election Commission has sought a detailed report from the district poll authorities in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh on media reports that VVPAT was only dispensing slips of BJP symbol during a demonstration exercise.
AIADMK (Amma) Leader Alleges Attack by Rival Panneerselvam Faction
AIADMK (Amma) spokesperson C R Saraswathi on Saturday alleged that she and her supporters were attacked by the rival O Panneerselvam camp while campaigning in the R K Nagar constituency, where bypoll is to be held on April 12.
Digvijaya Roamed Around in Goa, I Formed Govt: Parrikar in Rajya Sabha
Manohar Parrikar, who has been accused by the opposition of becoming Goa Chief Minister through "manipulation", today taunted Congress leader Digvijay Singh in the Rajya Sabha as he made a brief appearance there.
After UP, Madhya Pradesh to Have Anti-Romeo Squads Soon
Demanding capital punishment for the rapists, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that a campaign, similar to that of anti-Romeo squads in Uttar Pradesh, will be started in Madhya Pradesh, too.
MCD Not Perfect, But has Saved Delhi From AAP: Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari
With less than a month left for the all-crucial Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, a battle for the heart of Delhi, the three major parties are busy chalking out their strategies.
Thomas Chandy to be Sworn in as Kerala Minister
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislator and Kuwait-based businessman Thomas Chandy will be sworn in on Saturday as a minister in Kerala.
Gujarat Brings in Stricter Law, Makes Cow Slaughter Punishable by Life Term
The Gujarat Assembly on Friday amended the Cow Protection Act to make cow slaughter punishable with life term. The penalty for cow slaughter earlier was a seven-year jail term.
Bengal BJP Minority Cell to Raise Awareness Against Beef
Amidst the controversy over crackdown on illegal abattoirs in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal BJP's minority cell has decided to launch an awareness programme about the "ill effects and environmental hazards" of beef consumption and cow slaughter in the state.
