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17 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'One Nation, One Election' will be implemented this term: Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government plans to implement the "one nation, one election" policy within its current tenure.

17 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'Very soon': Amit Shah on announcement of census

Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the government will "very soon" reveal plans for the delayed national census, initially set for April 2020.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

From education reformer to Delhi CM—the rise of Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

17 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'You can ask...don't argue': Shah to reporter on Manipur question

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declined to comment on the possibility of resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh in light of the Manipur violence during a press conference on Tuesday.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

5 facts about Atishi, set to be Delhi's new CM

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has been selected as the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

17 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'1st in 60 years...': Shah on Modi 3.0's 100 days

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the media on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his first 100 days in office since being re-elected for a third term.

17 Sep 2024

Atishi

Atishi to be Delhi's new CM, name proposed by Kejriwal

Delhi minister Atishi is set to assume the role of Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation after his meeting with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday, reports said.

17 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

In Gujarat, Modi reviews ministers' performance, holds one-on-one meetings: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a performance review of the Gujarat government's ministers and senior officials during his first visit to his home state since being sworn in for a third term in June.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Will Kejriwal step down today? Meeting with L-G this evening

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's self-imposed 48-hour deadline to resign from his post ends on Tuesday.

Maharashtra election likely in 2nd week of November: CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the state assembly election is likely to be held in the second week of November.

16 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal resignation: Key AAP chief-Manish Sisodia meeting today

A day after announcing his resignation as the chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet with his former deputy, Manish Sisodia.

Who's Mushtaq Bukhari compared to Mahatma Gandhi, Mandela by BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded 75-year-old politician Mushtaq Bukhari for the Surankot constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. This constituency is reserved for Scheduled Tribes.

15 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Sisodia says he'll return as Delhi deputy CM only if... 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has stated that he will not return to his position as Delhi deputy chief minister and education minister until the public approves of his honesty.

15 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Who will be Delhi's next CM after Kejriwal's resignation? 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his decision to resign from his position in two days.

15 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'PR stunt': BJP reacts to Kejriwal's resignation announcement

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement of his resignation in two days as a "PR stunt."

15 Sep 2024

Agra

'Failing 10th class...': Owaisi slams ASI over Taj Mahal leakage 

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) following a viral video showing water leakage from the main dome of the Taj Mahal.

14 Sep 2024

Article 370

What promises did Modi make during his speech in Doda 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Saturday by addressing a rally in Doda district.

14 Sep 2024

Article 370

'3 families destroyed...': Modi attacks Congress, PDP, NC in Doda 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unleashed a stinging attack on the Congress, National Conference (NC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during his visit to Doda in Jammu and Kashmir.

Doda: Modi to address rally today, first in 42 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega rally in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.

BJP alleges ₹200 crore 'organ trade nexus' in Bengal hospitals

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged a multi-crore organ trade nexus at medical colleges in West Bengal.

13 Sep 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Stolen' helicopter in Meerut sparks political controversy

A police complaint about an alleged helicopter theft in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has ignited a political firestorm.

13 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Jail wale to bail wale CM...': BJP demands Kejriwal's resignation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for Arvind Kejriwal's immediate resignation as Delhi Chief Minister on moral grounds following his bail in the Delhi excise policy case on Friday.

13 Sep 2024

Adani Group

Mahua files Lokpal complaint against SEBI chief over Adani links

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint before the Lokpal against Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), over allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities.

BJP's 'Iftar party' counter to opposition amid Modi-Chandrachud photo row 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's residence in New Delhi for Ganesh Puja.

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi for 'Bharat Badnaam Yatra' 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson CR Kesavan has demanded an "immediate and unconditional apology" from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "anti-India" comments during his trip to the United States.

12 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

After saying Congress will 'scrap reservations,' a clarification by Rahul 

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has clarified that his recent statement calling for the scarpping of reservations in India was misrepresented.

11 Sep 2024

Baramulla

'Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative': Engineer Rashid after bail

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has pledged to fight Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Naya Kashmir" narrative and prioritize the welfare of his people.

11 Sep 2024

Government of India

'Taken without...consent': Vinesh Phogat blasts PT Usha over Olympics photo-op 

Congress leader Vinesh Phogat has alleged that Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha took a picture with her on a hospital bed without her consent.

Khalistani terrorist Pannun hails Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikh rights 

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist by India, has said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent comments about the Sikh community in India justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state.

11 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'Making anti-national statements becoming habit': Shah attacks Rahul's reservation remark 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on scrapping reservations during his three-day visit to the United States.

10 Sep 2024

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

BJP leader's warning after Rahul's remark on Sikhs in India

Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson RP Singh on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his comments on religious freedom in which he mentioned the Sikh community, during this three-day United States tour.

Congress 'destroyed idea of Modi' in 2024: Rahul in US

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that the Congress "destroyed" the "idea" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

'I know about EVMs...': Pitroda says 2024 polls weren't fair

Congress leader Sam Pitroda while speaking at an event in the United States questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines.

10 Sep 2024

Faridabad

Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi to contest Haryana polls

Bittu Bajrangi, also known as Rajkumar Panchal, a key figure in the Nuh violence case, has officially filed his nomination for the NIT assembly segment in Faridabad.

09 Sep 2024

Bajrang Punia

AAP to contest all 90 seats, says Haryana party chief

An alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress for next month's Haryana election seemed unlikely on Monday afternoon after AAP's state unit chief, Sushil Gupta, announced that his party will contest all 90 seats independently.

09 Sep 2024

Giriraj Singh

'Ask your grandmother about RSS...': Minister Giriraj's swipe at Rahul 

Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Monday, suggesting that if there were a way to communicate with the deceased, Rahul should ask his grandmother, Indira Gandhi, about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) role.

08 Sep 2024

Afzal Guru

'PoK residents should join India': Rajnath Singh in J&K

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday urged the residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to consider joining India.

08 Sep 2024

Education

TMC MP quits politics over Kolkata rape-murder protest

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Jawhar Sircar has announced his decision to resign from the Rajya Sabha and politics, citing the West Bengal government's handling of the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case.

08 Sep 2024

Article 370

'NC-Congress will ensure statehood for J&K': Farooq Abdullah 

National Conference (NC) supremo Farooq Abdullah has expressed confidence in the NC-Congress alliance's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

08 Sep 2024

Chennai

Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, officially recognized by poll body

Tamil superstar Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has received official recognition from the Election Commission (EC).