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31 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiAIADMK rumored to join BJP-led NDA in August first week
After a dramatic episode of JD (U) returning to the NDA fold, there are strong rumors that Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK would soon join the BJP-led coalition.
31 Jul 2017
GujaratParliament Day 11: Mob lynching issue rocks session
The issue of mob lynchings took the Parliament by storm on its 11th day. Comments by TMC's Saugata Roy drew particular ire.
31 Jul 2017
BiharPatna HC dismisses petitions against new Nitish Kumar govt
The Patna HC has dismissed petitions challenging the validity of the new Nitish Kumar government in Bihar. One of the petitions in question was filed by rival RJD.
31 Jul 2017
BiharFatwa against JD(U) minister for 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan
A top Muslim cleric issued a fatwa against a JD(U) minister for raising slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
31 Jul 2017
Mulayam Singh YadavWith eyes on Yadav votes, Shah dines at party-worker's house
After plucking Janata Dal (United)'s Nitish Kumar out of the opposition, BJP mastermind Amit Shah now has his sight set on Samajwadi Party's Yadav vote bank.
30 Jul 2017
KeralaKerala shut down after RSS leader allegedly hacked to death
Kerala's BJP unit called for a shutdown on Sunday after a 34-year-old Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader was killed in Kozhikode on Saturday night.
30 Jul 2017
Delhi PoliceAAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa booked for molesting former landlady
AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa from Punjab's Ropar was booked for allegedly threatening his former landlady with dire consequences on Saturday.
30 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirCross-LoC trade will not stop: Mehbooba Mufti tells centre
Suggesting that she won't commit a blunder, Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti recently defied the centre's wishes and proclaimed that she won't allow for the trade across Line of Control (LoC) to be halted.
30 Jul 2017
GujaratBJP's Congress defection antics: EC demands response from Gujarat government
Amid ongoing political drama surrounding allegations on BJP weaning away Congress MLAs in the Gujarat Assembly, the Election Commission asked the Gujarat government to submit a report on the same.
29 Jul 2017
DNA2 Samajwadi leaders quit, Akhilesh blames BJP's 'political corruption'
In a setback to Akhilesh Yadav, 2 Samajwadi Pary legislators quit today, claiming suffocation within the party.
29 Jul 2017
IndiaFrom corporate to politics: These Indian women are dominating
To achieve success in politics, one has to have grit, confidence, a go-getter attitude and a sharp mind. Much like what success in the corporate world demands.
28 Jul 2017
GujaratParliament day 10: 'Stop murder of Constitution, democracy!'
On Day 10 of the monsoon session of parliament, the House witnessed noisy protests by the opposition, who claimed the ruling BJP was misusing Gujarat Police.
28 Jul 2017
GujaratRS polls: 3 Gujarat Congress leaders join hands with BJP
Ahead of RS polls, Congress is in for a major setback after three senior MLAs from Gujarat Assembly resigned and joined BJP in Amit Shah's presence in Gandhinagar on Thursday.
28 Jul 2017
Nitish KumarWill the JD(U)-BJP alliance leave Nitish Kumar in the lurch?
When the Bihar political crisis was ongoing, many JD(U) leaders expressed opposition to partnering with BJP. Some even threatened to leave the party if Nitish Kumar supported BJP.
27 Jul 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Fresh Trouble for Lalu: Enforcement Directorate initiates money laundering charges
All ghosts seem to be coming back to haunt Lalu to kick him when he's down.
27 Jul 2017
BiharMeet the Yadav scion: Tejashwi, controversy's favorite child
The 28-year-old ex-deputy CM of Bihar has hogged the limelight often, mainly due to the several controversies he has been in.
27 Jul 2017
Nitish KumarWe knew Nitish's move was planned months ago: Rahul Gandhi
Nitish Kumar's decision to break away from the Mahagathbandhan and rejoin the BJP has shaken the other five allies.
27 Jul 2017
BiharBihar: JD(U)-BJP were wooing each other since months
On Wednesday evening, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar CM after a seemingly prolonged ideological battle with RJD.
27 Jul 2017
BiharBihar political drama: Nitish Kumar takes oath as NDA CM
A day after resigning, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar is back as Bihar CM, this time with support from its former ally BJP.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaPranab Mukherjee: Glimpses of an eventful life in politics
As India is investing tonnes of hope in its new President Ram Nath Kovind, Pranab Mukherjee said goodbye to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, concluding another eventful chapter in his political career.
26 Jul 2017
Sushma SwarajParliament Day 8: House rocked by Kovind's speech, missing Indians
The eight day of parliament was rocked by debates on Indians missing in Iraq, President Ram Nath Kovind's oath-taking speech and more.
25 Jul 2017
Venkaiah NaiduAhead of vice-presidential election, Cong fires corruption charges at Naidu
Ahead of the vice-presidential elections on August 5, the Congress has accused BJP candidate Venkaiah Naidu and his children of corruption.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaRam Nath Kovind sworn in as 14th Indian president
Ram Nath Kovind has been sworn in as the 14th Indian president today at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.
24 Jul 2017
IndiaSix Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for 'unruly behavior'
Six Congress MPs have been suspended from the Lok Sabha for five days over 'unruly behavior'.
24 Jul 2017
IndiaNow states can have their own flag, says Tharoor. Really?
With Karnataka opening a fresh debate on whether states could have their independent flags, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently said that as long as one observed a system of checks and balances it could be allowed.
22 Jul 2017
IndiaIn major rejig, 35 IAS officers get new profiles
In a major bureaucratic rejig, 35 IAS officers have been appointed as secretaries and additional secretaries in various government departments.
22 Jul 2017
Yogi AdityanathUP wants separate lanes for MLAs, MPs at toll booths
The BJP government has focused on removing the VIP culture prevalent in the society. But the UP government seems to be taking a contrary stand.
22 Jul 2017
IndiaIrani says 'thank you' to Rahul; Indira more-likely Hitler inspired
Replying to Rahul Gandhi's tweet where he likened PM Modi to Hitler, Union minister Smriti Irani said 'thank you'.
22 Jul 2017
DelhiBJP MP Maheish Girri demands President's Rule in Delhi
BJP national secretary and MP Maheish Girri has demanded the dismissal of the AAP government in Delhi over "incompetence". President's Rule should be imposed, he said.
21 Jul 2017
Ravi Shankar PrasadTax evasion: Case filed against CA linked to Misa Bharti
The ED has filed a case against a chartered accountant linked to RJD chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti.
20 Jul 2017
IndiaRashtrapati Bhawan, undergoing a metamorphosis?
With the results of the Presidential elections unfolding today, we take a look at Rashtrapati Bhawan which is the official home to the President of the largest democracy.
20 Jul 2017
IndiaKovind vs Kumar: Counting underway to decide India's next president
Counting of votes in the presidential election started today at 11am, three days after polling was held to decide India's next President.
19 Jul 2017
Tamil NaduAmid farmers' protests, Tamil Nadu MLAs get 100% salary hike
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has announced a 100% salary hike for the state's MLAs, taking their pay from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1.05L a month.
19 Jul 2017
IndiaParliament Day 3: Session marred by cow vigilantism, farmers' suicides
Day Three of the Parliament's Monsoon Session was rocked by issues including the spate in mob lynching in the name of 'gau raksha', farmers' suicides and Indian hostages in Mosul, among others.
19 Jul 2017
BiharBihar: As Nitish Kumar woos BJP, trouble foments within JD(U)
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's growing closeness with BJP seems to have formed splits in not only the Mahagathbandhan, but also in his own party.
19 Jul 2017
NagalandNagaland crisis: Zeliang re-appointed CM after Liezietsu skips floor test
TR Zeliang has been re-appointed the Nagaland CM after his rival and incumbent CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu skipped a floor test scheduled to prove majority.
18 Jul 2017
Delhi GovernmentAAP plans cabinet reshuffle, Sisodia might lose revenue
With plans to strengthen its base in rural Delhi, the AAP is considering a cabinet reshuffle. The changes are likely to bring Law and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to the forefront.
18 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiSmriti Irani gets charge of I&B Ministry as Naidu resigns
Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Textiles, has been given charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry after former incharge Venkaiah Naidu resigned.
16 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi warns cow vigilantes, asks state-governments for strict action
Sending out a strong message to cow vigilantes, PM Modi said that violence in the name of cow protection would not be tolerated.
16 Jul 2017
IndiaParliament's Monsoon session: 16 bills have been listed
With the monsoon session of Parliament beginning from July 17, the opposition would counter the government over a range of issues including national-security.
