Politics
BJP MPs asked to publicise pro-farmer aspect of Budget
Naidu briefed members about the government's legislative agenda during the session, saying some bills were passed but there was a need to work strongly for the passage of other bills.
Chidambaram targets ex-home secretary, asks why the draft affidavit in Ishrat Jahan case went missing
"Why is the draft affidavit in the Ishrat Jahan case vetted by A-G missing? It will show who drafted it, who vetted it & who approved it," he tweeted.
With Nitish in mind, major parties may announce CM nominees for UP polls
Incumbent Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of Samajwadi Party is all set to be his party's chief ministerial face in the polls, while BSP supremo Mayawati, a Rajya Sabha member, will look to steer her party to a comeback in the key Hindi heartland state and...
PM Modi likely to campaign in West Bengal from March-end
Dates had also been sought for BJP national president Amit Shah and other central leaders.
Sidelined by BJP, Yashwant Sinha to help AAP with Delhi budget
The Aam Aadmi Party has roped in former finance minister Yashwant Sinha to help them with the Delhi budget.
BJP asks MPs to take budget to the people
Venkaiah Naidu said that Shah told MP that the it is a "popular budget which is being appreciated by all sections" including opposition parties.
Congress objects to Gujarat government's move to give saffron cycles to girls
The government defended its decision claiming that the colour ensures safety of girls on roads at night as saffron reflects light of other vehicles.
BJP workers attempt to lock up party office in Guwahati
Police sources said the workers were angry over their party's alliance with regional party AGP for the coming Assembly poll in Assam.
Set free women prisoners over 75 years old: Congress MP
As the House met after lunch, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla made this suggestion saying those women who have crossed 75 years of age should be given amnesty.
Sonia Gandhi seeks early passage of women's reservation bill
Congress President Sonia Gandhi sought early passage of the women's reservation bill.
Left Front seals 'understanding' Congress in WB; 1st candidate list out
There are 68 new faces in Left Front's first list with 16 women candidates for the upcoming Assembly election in West Bengal.
AP Minister Ravela Kishore's son arrested for allegedly misbehaving with woman
A case was registered against the minister's son for eve-teasing and misbehaving with a school teacher.
Rohith Vemula had organised meeting for Memon: V K Singh
At a time when BJP has been trying to play down the row over the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula in Hyderabad university, Singh's remarks could fuel the controversy further as the Minister questioned his "support" for Memon, who was hanged for his...
Assembly elections 2016: TMC to fight alone, Mamata Banerjee first to announce candidates
Unlike 2011 when TMC had contested the Assembly election in alliance with Congress, the party will go on its own this time, she said.
Kejriwal demands azadi from 'interferences' of Lt Governor, Centre
Kejriwal, who has repeatedly voiced his support for Kumar and the JNU agitation, on Friday interpreted 'Azadi' (freedom) as a citizenry free to take decisions and politics devoid of arrogance.