Politics
Election Commission Behaving Like BJP Ally, Alleges AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused the Election Commission of siding with the BJP and not functioning like a independent body it is mandated to be.
Congress Names 140 Candidates For Delhi Civic Polls
The Delhi unit of the Congress released its first list of 140 candidates for the upcoming civic polls in the capital on Saturday night.
MCD Elections: Congress Releases First List of 140 Candidates
The Congress on Saturday announced first list of its 140 candidates, with nearly 50 per cent being sitting councillors, for the MCD polls to be held on April 23.
Backing Bhagwat for President, Congress Leader Sharief Writes to PM
Congress leader C K Jaffer Sharief has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi backing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as the President of India, saying there is no doubt on his "patriotism and commitment to the Constitution."
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.
Surya Namaskar In Yoga is Like Offering Namaz: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Drawing similarities between Namaz and Surya Namaskar, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said there were many similarities in posture while performing the two.
CM Yogi Asks BJP Office Bearers to Shun Contracts, Monitor Them
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Aditya Nath Yogi on Sunday asked all BJP office bearers and public representatives not to undertake any contractual work and instead monitor them for effective execution.
On Akhilesh's 'Purifying Offices' Jab, BJP Says It's 'Wishful Thinking'
Reacting to Akhilesh Yadav's remark of "purifying the state government offices in 2022 with Gangajal", Uttar Pradesh state Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary on Sunday said it was a "wishful thinking".
Kerala Minister AK Saseendran Quits Over Alleged Sleaze Talk, Denies Wrongdoing
Kerala Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran resigned on Sunday after an audio emerged in which he is heard having a lewd conversation with a woman on phone.
Development for all, Appeasement of None, Says CM Adityanath in Gorakhpur
In his first address after he was sworn in as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath on Saturday addressed a gathering in his hometown Gorakhpur, assuring that he will follow PM Modi's "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" mantra and nobody will be discrim...
Amid Controversy, Rajinikanth Calls Off Sri Lanka Trip
Following stiff opposition from Tamil outfits, megastar Rajinikanth on Saturday announced he has cancelled his visit to Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme. He had also sought an appointment with the Sri Lankan President to discuss the fis...
Drawing World Parallels, VHP Calls Babri Demolition a 'Legitimate Act'
Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the religious arm of the Sangh parivar, believes that Babri Masjid was a monument 'of slavery' and 'getting rid' of it was a 'legitimate act' which has historical precedents from around the world.
Apologise or Face Defamation Case: Sena MP Gaikwad Warns AI Officials
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad said on Friday that he would file a defamation case against the Air India CMD and its staffer R Sukumar, who he allegedly thrashed, if they do not apologise for bringing "ignominy" to him.
Cow Slaughter Ban: UP CM Adityanath Uses Personal Website to Seek Opinion
The website, www.yogiadityanath.in, of 'Parampujya Mahant Adityanathji Maharaj, mukhyamantri (UP)', has elicited views on if stern laws should be enacted banning cow slaughter.
MP Textbook Describes Gond Tribe as 'Cow Killers' and 'Beef Eaters'
The Minister informed the House that the textbook was published by a private publisher and the books were bought for the Jabalpur based Mahakaushal College library. Pavaiya told mediapersons that these books are being withdrawn and show cause notices have...
19 Opposition MLAs Suspended From Maharashtra Assembly
Nineteen Opposition MLAs from the Congress and the NCP were on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for nine months for creating ruckus during the Budget presentation in the House last week.