Politics
Suspended Punjab MLA Sukhpal Khaira Quits AAP, Says Party Deviated from Anna Hazare's Ideology
Khaira was suspended in November last year for indulging in 'anti-party' activities and continuously attacked the central and state party leadership.
Phoolka Meets BJP Leader Goel Days After Quitting AAP
Phoolka has avoided giving any reason behind quitting the AAP and expressed his desire to float a non-political outfit in Punjab to fight the drug menace and the perceived politicisation of the SGPC.
‘Reveal Your Own Religion First’: Congress Drops Letter Bomb at Smriti Irani Over 'Janeu' Remark
In an open letter, Amethi district Congress chief Yogendra Mishra asked Irani why she was silent when people from UP and Bihar were being attacked in the BJP-ruled Gujarat.
PM Modi’s ‘Redemption Moment’ on Citizenship Bill Puts Ally AGP on Sticky Wicket in Assam
Sounding the poll bugle for 2019 Lok Sabha polls at a rally Barak valley, Modi said he is hopeful that the Citizenship Bill, enabling citizenship to the religiously persecuted Bengali Hindus of Bangladesh, will become a reality soon.
‘Modi Govt is With Bangladeshis’: Anti-Citizenship Bill Protests Escalate in Assam After PM’s Remark
Ethnic organizations led by All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) will hold a series of protests beginning Saturday against the Citizenship Bill.
PM Modi to Inaugurate a Basket of Projects in Odisha on Jan 5 Worth Over Rs 4,500 Crore
Railway projects to be launched include flagging of the second passenger train from Tatanagar to Badampahar. The PM would also dedicate the Balasore-Haldia-Durgapur section of Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG Pipeline of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
In Punjab, Modi Attacks Congress for Appointing 1984-Riot 'Accused' as Madhya Pradesh CM
Addressing a rally in Gurdaspur district, Modi said people of Punjab should beware of those whose history involves “the killings of thousands of Sikhs.
Women Who Prayed at Sabarimala Faced No Protests by Devotees, Says Vijayan in Sharp Attack on BJP, RSS
Accusing the BJP of a political conspiracy, Kerala CM said that violence in the state has been carefully orchestrated for political gains. “Women have been given permission to enter to the Sabarimala by the Supreme Court. Protests by the BJP shows that th...
Amid Flying Paper Planes and Heated Debate Over Rafale in Lok Sabha, Rahul, Jaitley Trade Charges
The Congress, in the Lok Sabha, attempted to release a purported audio clip of a Goa minister on Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's alleged claim of a file on Rafale deal "lying in his bedroom".
Coalition of Confusion in the Making as Both Congress and JDS Candidates Eye Same Seat for LS Polls
The seat eyed by both the Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and Revanna was won by the BJP during the last two terms and is currently held by DV Sadanand Gowda.
Prakash Raj Rings in New Year With Political Plunge, Plans to Contest as Independent in 2019 Polls
Raj has been vocal about his reservations with the Narendra Modi government, especially since his close friend and Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered allegedly by Right-wing members.
‘Not a Saint’: BSY’s Cryptic Response to Operation Kamal 2.0 to Topple JDS-Congress Govt in Karnataka
The recent rejig in the Karnataka Cabinet has left many Congress and JDS MLAs disgruntled.
Will Visit Koregaon Bhima Even if Govt Stops, Says Bhim Army Chief After Being Denied Permission for Rally in Pune
Azad was to address a rally at the SSPMS College ground here on Sunday evening, however, it was cancelled as the organisers failed to get required permissions.
'He Works For 4 Days, Goes on Picnic For 4 Months': Naqvi Hits Out at Rahul Gandhi's 'Work Ethic'
Naqvi exuded confidence that the performance of the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will match the 2014 showing.
Congress Led UDF Holds Women's 'Sangamams' in All 14 Districts of Kerala to Counter 'Women's Wall'
The 'Women's wall" has been planned by the Kerala government from Kasaragod to the state capital on January 1 to protect renaissance values and garner support for its decision to implement the Supreme Court verdict, allowing women of all age groups to off...
Cong-JDS Coalition Govt Functioning Smoothly, Says Deve Gowda
Deve Gowda expressed confidence about arriving at a consensus on seat sharing with the Congress without any "hurdle" and said it was likely to be finalised by January 15.