Politics
Hindutva Does Not Mean BJP, Says Uddhav Thackeray in First Ayodhya Visit as CM; Pledges Rs 1 Cr Donation
Uddhav Thackeray said the financial aid will be given on behalf of a trust and not the Maharashtra government.
Chidambaram Comes Up With Formula to Help Yes Bank Tide Over Moratorium Crisis
Yes Bank was placed under a moratorium, with the Reserve Bank of India capping deposit withdrawals at the bank at Rs 50,000 per account for a month and superseding its board.
EC Proposal to Link Electoral Roll With Aadhaar Under Examination: Law Minister
Prasad said to ensure preparation of error-free electoral roll and prevent duplication of entries, the EC has proposed to amend the Representation of the People Act that will enable linking of electoral data with Aadhaar system.
Hanuman Beniwal Made Remarks Against Gandhi Family at Behest of PM Modi: Congress
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned four times as Congress MPs demanded suspension of Beniwal of the RLP, a regional outfit from Rajasthan which is backed by the BJP, for his controversial remarks.
After Andhra HC's Directive, CM Jagan Reddy Instructs Officials to Hold Local Body Polls This Month
In a major setback to the ruling Jagan Reddy-led YSR Congress camp, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday quashed a government order granting 59 per cent reservations in local body elections.
'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' Should Not be Drawn into Cheap Political Debate: Cong on PM's Dig at Manmohan
Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Modi took a dig at Singh, saying the former prime minister finds a 'bad smell' even in a slogan like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and looks at it with suspicion.
Delhi Violence a Precursor to Bihar Assembly Polls, Says Congress Leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi
The Delhi violence late last month left at least 46 people dead and around 300 injured with many having become homeless.
NCP MLC and Four Family Members Booked for 'Harassing' Her Daughter-in law
According to the victim, her brother-in-law used to make inappropriate gestures, while her sister-in-law , too, mentally harassed her when she stayed with them at their residence in Vile Parle, the official said.
Punjab Cabinet Approves Lokayukta Bill; CM, Ministers in Watchdog's Ambit
The Congress-led government in the state said the Bill, which will replace the existing Punjab Lokpal Act, is a “seeping reform measure” aimed at “further enhancing governance and checking corruption”.
Congress' Duty to Uncover 'Conspiracy' behind Delhi Riots, Says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
The Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Choudhary, said 'democracy was torn to shreds' and alleged that a ruling party MP assaulted one of the Congress' Dalit women MPs in the Lok Sabha.
No Need for Resolution against CAA and NPR in Maha Assembly: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader said some people were spreading "false information" about the CAA, NRC and NPR by referring to a resolution passed in Bihar, and called for more awareness on this issue.
Devegowda Refuses to Bother about Speculations of JDS MLA Moving Closer to BJP
JD(S) supremo and former prime minister HD Devegowda said he had built the party and despite his age, his spirit would not go down, adding he was not bothered with anybody leaving the JD-S.
SC Should Appoint Amicus Curiae to Look into Cases Where Serious Charges Slapped on Protesters: Congress
The party's senior spokesperson Anand Sharma also said the situation is far from normal and an atmosphere of fear is still prevailing in the national capital.
Can't be in Same Party as Anurag Thakur and Kapil Mishra, Says Bengali Actor, Resigns from BJP
The actor mentioned that she has already sent her resignation letter to BJP state president Dilip Ghosh. 'If that doesn’t work, I will personally go and submit my resignation letter to him,' Mukherjee said.
Pleas Filed in Delhi HC Challenging Election of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
The petitioner, Pratap Chandra, has alleged that Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia campaigned in the 48 hours prior to the date of polling in violation of the norms which prohibit such practice.
Prashant Kishor Accused of Plagiarising Content for 'Baat Bihar Ki' Campaign, Case Filed
According to the complaint, Kishor has used content developed by Shashwat Gautam, a data analytics coordinator with the Congress, for his campaign.