Politics
Mulayam, Akhilesh Keep Up Efforts to Claim Samajwadi Party Ownership
Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday continued their respective attempts to claim ownership of the Samajwadi Party even as further efforts were being made for a rapproachement between the warring factions led by the father and the son.
Akhilesh Yadav Reinstates 4 District Presidents of SP Who Were Sacked by Shivpal
As per the directions of Akhilesh Yadav, party President Naresh Uttam Patel reinstated Ram Iqbal Yadav (Deoria), Ram Abadh Yadav (Kushinagar), Hawaldar Yadav (Azamgarh) and Ashish Yadav (Mirzapur) and directed them to ensure strengthening of the party.
Opposition Wants Budget to be Presented After Elections, Govt Refuses to Budge
The Congress on Wednesday remained unrelenting in its attack on the Narendra Modi government over its plans to present the Union Budget on February 1, three days prior to the start of voting in assembly elections in five states.
Rose Valley Scam: TMC MPs Protest Outside PM's House, Detained
A day after Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay was arrested by CBI for his alleged involvement in Rs 60,000 Cr (approx) Rose Valley group chit fund scam, TMC leaders are expected to protest in Delhi.
SC Ruling 'Clashes' with Hindutva Verdict, says Asaduddin Owaisi
The Supreme Court's ruling, which says seeking votes in the name of 'religion' amounts to 'corrupt practice', 'clashes' with the Hindutva as "a way of life" verdict delivered by Justice J S Verma, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday.
Parivartan Maha Rally: For UP's Development Vote For BJP, Says PM Modi
Accusing the Samajwadi Party and BSP of doing politics at the cost of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the people of Uttar Pradesh to vote for the BJP to change the state's fortunes.
AAP's Jarnail Singh to Contest Against Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal
AAP on Wednesday announced its candidate, MLA Jarnail Singh, against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in Lambi constituency for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Whom Did PM Modi Consult Before Demonetisation, Asks Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi again over note ban and asked whom did he consult before announcing demonetisation.
Will You Resign in 50 Days if Things Don't Improve: Oppn Asks PM
A depleted Opposition on Tuesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a joint press conference, where the Congress questioned his silence on corruption charges and the Trinamool Congress attacked the Centre’s demonetisation move.
AAP Lacks Courage to Debate Political Funding, Says Swaraj India
Swaraj India said it was not surprised to see the AAP running away from the debate as they had done it in the past too when Prashant Bhushan invited Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for a public debate on the issue of Jan Lokpal.
Punjab to Set up Elite Force to Tackle Terror Attacks
The Punjab govt will set up an elite force of the state police to tackle terror attacks, hijackings and other emergency situations, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Monday.
PM Should Choose 'Chauraha' For People to Punish Him: Lalu Yadav
Taking a dig at Narendra Modi over his remark that people can punish him for demonetisation after the 50-day window, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday asked the Prime Minister to choose a "chauraha" (roundabout) where people can punish him for trigg...
Rahul Gandhi to Address Public Gathering in Baran Today
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address a public gathering in Baran district of Rajasthan on Monday.
Parrikar Has Severely Curbed Goa CM's Operational Freedom: Elvis Gomes
AAP chief ministerial candidate for Goa, Elvis Gomes has attacked Manohar Parrikar saying the Defence Minister has "severely curbed" the operational freedom of Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar.
AIADMK Leaders Pay Tribute to MGR on 29th Death Anniversary
Ruling AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran was on Saturday remembered on his 29th death anniversary with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam leading the state in paying homage to the late leader.
Uproar in UP Assembly, BJP Demands Azam Khan's Resignation
Question Hour of Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday washed out amid uproar by BJP members demanding resignation of controversial minister Azam Khan for his alleged remark on the sensational Bulandshahr gangrape case.