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24 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi to address the BJP on Monday
The BJP's two-day national executive meeting which began today in New Delhi might be the perfect platform for PM Modi to lay out his government's economic and political agenda, in the midst of growing economic concerns.
23 Sep 2017
Tamil NaduWe all lied about Jayalalithaa's health: TN forest Minister
Tamil Nadu Minister for Forests C. Sreenivasan apologized for "lying" to the people about the late CM J. Jayalalithaa's health when she was in the hospital.
23 Sep 2017
IndiaJudiciary should leave governance to those elected by people: LawMin
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said the judiciary should leave governance to "those elected by the people".
23 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiVaranasi Day 2: Modi lays foundation for toilet, addresses farmers
On his second day in Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation for toilets as part of the Swachhata Mission at Shahanshahpur before addressing farmers at a Pashudhan Arogya Mela.
23 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiRajinikanth extends support to Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' mission
Superstar Rajinikanth has extended his support to PM Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign by posting a tweet.
22 Sep 2017
Mulayam Singh YadavMulayam-Akhilesh rift deepens: Ram Gopal sacked as Lohia Trust secretary
The feud within the SP seems to have deepened as Mulayam Yadav has sacked cousin and Akhilesh-loyalist Prof Ram Gopal as Lohia Trust secretary and replaced him with trusted brother Shivpal Yadav.
22 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiWhat will Modi do on his two-day visit to Varanasi?
In his first visit to Varanasi since BJP's landslide victory in the UP Assembly elections, PM Modi has a string of inaugurations and visits lined up. Varanasi is his LS constituency; he calls it his "second home."
21 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiSonia Gandhi urges Modi to pass Women's Reservation Bill
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to use his party's majority in the Lok Sabha to get the Women's Reservation Bill passed.
21 Sep 2017
GujaratIn Yogi's UP, trading hooch is punishable by death
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to crack down on individuals involved in illicit liquor (hooch) trade has decided to amend the 107-year old UP Excise Act, 1910.
21 Sep 2017
KarnatakaI-T raids at premises of CCD owner VG Siddhartha
Reports have come in that the I-T department is conducting raids on several premises belonging to VG Siddhartha, founder-owner of the Cafe Coffee Day franchise and son-in-law of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna.
21 Sep 2017
DelhiBawana bypoll win: AAP gets a spring in its step
August's Bawana bypoll win seems to have revived AAP.
20 Sep 2017
GorakhpurYogi Adityanath furnishes report card: Previous government's "Jungle raj" over
After completing six months in office, UP CM Yogi Adityanath furnished a report card detailing his state's achievements.
20 Sep 2017
Tamil NaduTN political instability continues: Madras HC stays floor test
Madras HC has adjourned the 18 MLAs disqualification case to October 4.
20 Sep 2017
IndiaWhat has prompted Varanasi's transformation with state-of-the-art infrastructure?
PM Modi's LS constituency Varanasi is in the midst of a complete makeover after being included in the government's Smart Cities Mission in the second phase.
19 Sep 2017
Washington DCRahul Gandhi leaves experts impressed with "substantive" talk on policy
Thanks to media, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is more or less viewed as a 'pappu' by the public- someone who doesn't know what he's talking about.
19 Sep 2017
MayawatiMayawati launches nephew: Is this a new political dynasty?
Even as the clamor against political dynasties picks up steam, Mayawati at her recent Meerut rally introduced her nephew Akash, a management postgraduate from London, as an "upcoming" party functionary.
19 Sep 2017
BiharNitish nod to simultaneous LS-VS polls, but no 2019 elections
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asserted that he would back PM Modi's idea of "one nation one election."
19 Sep 2017
OdishaOdisha BJD MLA arrested in Rs. 500cr Seashore scam
Odisha BJD MLA Prabhat Biswal has been arrested by CBI in the Rs. 500cr Seashore Group chit fund scam.
19 Sep 2017
IndiaA week of India's new Defense Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman is the first Defense Minister in 16 years to visit the sensitive Uttarlai airbase in Barmer, Rajasthan after George Fernandes in 2001.
18 Sep 2017
IndiaDefamation case against Sonia, Rahul, Yechury for Lankesh murder comments
An RSS swayamsevak has filed a defamation case against Congress' Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury for linking journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder to the RSS.
18 Sep 2017
IndiaMP govt orders teachers to dig holes for toilets
As part of PM Narendra Modi's birthday celebrations, the Centre observed September 17 as "Seva Diwas", a part of the 15-day "Swachhta hi Seva" campaign inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind.
18 Sep 2017
West BengalMamata warns VHP, no 'shastra puja' will be permitted
Mamata Banerjee warned all the right wing factions to keep peace and not "play with fire".
17 Sep 2017
IndiaGrand celebrations planned for Modi's birthday
PM Narendra Modi turns 67 today. The Centre plans to observe this day as "Seva Diwas" (Day of Service). Various activities have been planned for the "big day" including construction of toilets, voluntary work and sanitation drives.
16 Sep 2017
IndiaAlphons: 'Have a vehicle? Can afford fuel hike then'
Bureaucrat-turned politician and Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons created a controversy when he made a statement that those who can buy vehicles can afford to pay the increased fuel prices.
16 Sep 2017
AIADMKIf people want, I will enter politics: Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan might finally take the plunge into politics. He asserted that if he gets a "strong signal" from the people, he would enter politics.
14 Sep 2017
West BengalShah takes RSS help to strengthen party organization in Bengal
Amit Shah, BJP's national president, who was on a three-day visit to West Bengal, expressed disappointment regarding the BJP's booth level organization. He urged BJP members to highlight issues criticizing the ruling TMC about "corruption, law and order and appeasement of minorities."
14 Sep 2017
IndiaAfter five decades, Chakma, Hajong refugees may get Indian citizenship
The Centre may grant citizenship to the Chakma and Hajong refugees from erstwhile Pakistan (now Bangladesh), who arrived to India almost five decades back and are settled in Arunachal Pradesh.
13 Sep 2017
Delhi High CourtDUSU polls: NSUI candidate becomes president, ABVP gets secretary post
There was close contest between RSS-backed ABVP and Congress-supported NSUI as the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) voted to choose its new leaders.
12 Sep 2017
AIADMKAIADMK meet: Sasikala sacked, Jayalalithaa to remain "eternal general secretary"
At its general council meet, the AIADMK decided to sack VK Sasikala as the general secretary of the party.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaCBDT: Huge increase in assets of 98 MLAs, 7 MPs
Reviewing the list submitted by an NGO regarding the asset hikes of certain MLAs and MPs, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) found a substantial hike in the assets of seven Lok Sabha MPs and 98 MLAs.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaRahul Gandhi's speech at University of California: Highlights
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was at the University of California, Berkeley, yesterday to address students on 'India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward'.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaRajnath Singh to J&K: Centre won't go against your wishes
Union HM Rajnath Singh, who is on a four-day official visit to J&K, said that the Centre's BJP-led government will respect the wishes of J&K's population regarding the debate surrounding Articles 35A and 370.
11 Sep 2017
IndiaMohan Bhagwat: "Most powerful outsider in Indian politics"
Mohan Bhagwat, RSS supremo and sarsanghchalak (head), turns 67 today. Bhagwat was an unknown face until the then RSS Chief KC Sudarshan appointed him his successor in 2009.
11 Sep 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.
09 Sep 2017
IndiaWith four-day visit, Rajnath Singh carries forward Modi's Kashmir outreach
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off the Centre's four-day 'Mission Kashmir'. It is his first visit to the strife-torn region since PM Narendra Modi said the Kashmir issue can't be solved through 'goli' (bullets) or 'gaali' (abuses).
09 Sep 2017
Devendra FadnavisAudio clip: BJP MLA allegedly demands bribe from contractor
An audio clip of a conversation between Vidarbha BJP MLA Raju Todsam and a contractor has gone viral.
09 Sep 2017
BiharNitish rejects Gujarat's help in 2010, but accepts in 2017
Nitish Kumar accepted a cheque of Rs. 5 crore from the Gujarat government for flood relief operations in Bihar.
08 Sep 2017
Nitin GadkariGauri Lankesh murder: Political blame game begins
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Law Minister condemned Rahul Gandhi for the comments he made against BJP and RSS in the matter of veteran journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder.
08 Sep 2017
BiharIs a split in Congress's Bihar faction imminent?
Rahul Gandhi recently met 27 Bihar Congress MLAs and about 19 of them recommended that they should break the alliance with Lalu Yadav's RJD "for the time being."
08 Sep 2017
IndiaAfter three derailments, new Railways Minister focuses on damage control
Yesterday, Piyush Goyal faced a tough day in office as he had to answer for three derailments and one an-almost derailment, just a few days after he was appointed Railways minister.
