Politics
From Steno to President Pick: A Sneak Peek Into Ram Nath Kovind's Life
Ram Nath Kovind had cleared UPSC examination on the third try. However, he did not take up the job as it was an allied service.
Sena Slams Amit Shah; Says BJP May Win Polls But Can it Save Kashmir
The Shiv Sena on Monday stepped up its attack on the BJP and slammed its chief Amit Shah, saying that his party may win in case of snap polls in Maharashtra and also get its presidential nominee elected but wondered whether it would be able to save the da...
Never Aspired to Sit on a Throne, Says Kumar Vishwas Amidst Churn in AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas on Sunday said he never aspired to sit on a throne or occupy it, a day after he hit out at "palace politics" in the party.
'Human Shield': J&K MLA Seeks Resolution Condemning Major Gogoi
An independent MLA sought to move a resolution condemning Major Leetul Gogoi for using a civilian as a human shield against stone-pelting in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday.
Needed: A President Who Inspires and Unites in Divisive Times
This time around too, all indications point to a formal contest between the nominees of the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition.
As Opposition Gears for Presidential Elections, Rahul Goes Abroad
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted that he will be "travelling to meet my grandmother and family for a few days".
BJP May Consult Naveen For Consensus on Presidential Candidate: Venkaiah
Senior BJP leader and Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that the party might consult BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in order to reach a consensus about a candidate for the upcoming Presidential poll.
Now or Never For 'King' Bimal Gurung to Get Mamata Out of the Hills
Realising that he is caught between the BJP-TMC slugfest, Gurung has now declared a “fight till death” to retain power in the Hills.
CM Shivraj Chouhan to Observe Fast, Invites Farmers For Talks
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that he was ready to talk to farmers to reach a peaceful end to what has been an ever-spiralling farmers' crisis in the state.
Lalu Attacks Modi Govt For Pursuing 'Anti-Farmer Policies'
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has attacked the Narendra Modi government over the tense situation in Madhya Pradesh and accused it of pursuing anti-farmer policies.
'Bible Allows Us to Eat Beef': Mizoram BJP Chief on New Cattle Rules
Amit Shah has assured that people in Mizoram can follow their tradition and don't need to worry about the beef controversy, BJP's state president said.
Thousands March in Bengal's Hills to Protest Mamata's 'Imposition of Bengali'
Protesters burnt an effigy of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to protest the imposition of Bengali
UP Government Has Brought Uniformity in Power Supply: Adityanath
Issues such as law and order and development activities in all districts falling under the Allahabad division would be reviewed.
Congress Under Fire as Booklet Map Shows J&K as 'Indian Occupied Kashmir'
The Congress party on Saturday committed a blooper when its senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad released a booklet with a map of Jammu and Kashmir shown as Indian occupied Kashmir, drawing stinging criticism from the ruling BJP.
Letter From Centre Ranks West Bengal on Top in MGNREGA: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said a letter from Centre on Saturday ranked the state on top in work under MGNREGA scheme and blamed the BJP leadership for pulling down the state in a "baseless manner".
Amarinder Meets Rahul to Discuss Tainted Minister, Cabinet Expansion
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and is learnt to have discussed expansion of his cabinet and allegations of benami transactions against state minister Rana Gurjit Singh.