Politics
AAP Seeks PM Modi's Time With 10 Lakh Letters on Delhi's Statehood
On July 1, the party had launched a signature campaign 'Dilli Maange Apna Haq' (Delhi demands its right) for getting full statehood, aiming to reach out to 10 lakh families and take their signatures for the cause.
Osmania University Refuses Permission for Rahul Gandhi's Visit Citing Security Concerns
The university said it might review the decision if local police or any other government agency assures them of the Congress chief's security.
As BJP Makes Inroads in Jangalmahal, Mamata Banerjee Preys on Fear of Maoists
Speaking in Jhargam area on World Tribal Day, Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP saying that it only believed in divisive politics of hate, while her administration believed in the concept of Ma, Mati, Manus (Mother, Earth, People).
Watch LIVE: Karunanidhi's Mortal Remains Being Taken to Marina Beach for Burial
After much politics over the burial space, Karunanidhi's mortal remains will be taken to Marina Beach at 4pm.
Congress' B K Hariprasad Likely to be Opposition Candidate for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election
NCP’s Vandana Chavan was intially considered a frontrunner to be opposition candidate. It is learnt that NCP later dropped the idea of nominating Chavan after talks with regional parties like TRS and BJD did not evince positive response.
Reach Out to Dalits to Counter Opposition's 'Negative Campaign', Says BJP
The Scheduled Caste wing of Bharatiya Janata Party also launched its dedicated website, Facebook page and Twitter account to connect with booth-level workers all over the country.
Telangana CM Meets PM Modi, Seeks Nod for Enhanced SC, ST Quota
During his hour-long meeting, KCR reiterated the demand for central grant of Rs 20,000 crore for the Kaleshwaram Project as well as early completion of pending railway projects.
Amit Shah Flags Off Vasundhara Raje’s Poll ‘Yatra’, Attacks Cong for Lack of Development ‘Over Four Generations’
Flagging off the 58-day yatra aimed at seeking people’s mandate in the assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Trinamool Lawmakers, Detained Overnight at Assam's Silchar Airport, Head Back to Kolkata
Six of the eight lawmakers took a flight back to Kolkata early this morning. The other two members are expected to take a flight to Delhi later this afternoon.
Respect CM Sahib, But Have Not 'Put a Lid' on my Mouth: Navjot Singh Sidhu
The cricketer-turned-politician asserted he was answerable to the people who did not vote for "us" to become "deaf and dumb".
BJP Received 75% of Corporate Donations Since 2004 Despite 10-Year Congress Rule: Report
Association For Democratic Reforms (ADR), a Delhi-based think tank, in its latest report revealed that there has been a 613 per cent rise in corporate donations to political parties since UPA-I regime.
Muslims Entering India are Not Refugees: Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on NRC
Tathagata Roy said that only those who flee their countries because of genuine fear of persecution because of religion, ethnicity, political belief are refugees, whereas people entering another country in search of employment or economic opportunities are...
BJP Appoints Moderate Face PS Sreedharan Pillai to Lead Kerala Unit After 2-Month Deadlock With RSS
The position had been lying vacant since May when former chief Kummanam Rajashekharan was packed off to Mizoram as Governor, much to the chagrin of the RSS.
'This Historic Day Will Be Etched in Memories Forever': Assam CM on NRC Draft Release
Assam is the first Indian state where the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is being updated after 1951, with March 24, 1971 as the cut-off date, to include names of "genuine Indian citizens".
India's First Transgender MLA Eyes MP Polls for a Return to Active Politics
A staunch critic of RSS and Bharatiya Janata Party, the 63-year-old Shabnam Mausi is open to an offered ticket from the Congress party, despite her bitter experiences with the grand- old party in the past.
Karunanidhi's Health Improves as His Leadership of DMK Enters 50th Year; Politicians Wish Speedy Recovery
Karunanidhi’s deteriorating health had triggered panic across Tamil Nadu on Thursday night when several politicians started making a beeline to his residence in Gopalapuram.