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09 Jan 2018
IndiaBefore 2019 polls, will government lure middle-class with tax sops?
In its final budget before 2019's general elections, the NDA government will probably woo the middle class with tax sops. The middle class has traditionally been NDA's main voter-base.
08 Jan 2018
IndiaDear Subramanian Swamy, why art thou so homophobic?
A celebrated homophobe, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is known for his plain disdain for the LGBTQ community.
08 Jan 2018
MumbaiFormer Shiv Sena corporator Ashok Sawant stabbed to death
On Sunday, Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant was stabbed to death outside his home.
08 Jan 2018
Lalu Prasad YadavAfter fodder scam sentencing, Lalu Prasad's only sister dies
It seems RJD has indeed fallen on hard times. After RJD chief Lalu Yadav's sentencing in the fodder scam, his only sister Gangotri Devi has died, apparently of "shock."
08 Jan 2018
IndiaVajpayee, Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee to lose official accommodation?
Former-presidents Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee as well as former-PMs Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh may soon have to vacate their official residences in Delhi.
07 Jan 2018
Jammu And KashmirNothing wrong in paying condolence to local terrorists: PDP leader
PDP spokesperson Rafi Ahmad Mir created controversy yesterday when he said there's nothing wrong in paying condolence to local terrorists.
06 Jan 2018
Venkaiah NaiduVenkaiah Naidu issues privilege-notice against Rahul Gandhi for "Jaitlie" tweet
Following Rahul Gandhi's tweet against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, calling him "Jaitlie", Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu issued a notice of breaching the parliamentary privilege against the Congress President.
06 Jan 2018
Yogi AdityanathIn Yogi's UP, Haj House also goes saffron
The Yogi Adityanath-led UP government has taken its love for saffron to new heights.
05 Jan 2018
IndiaMevani asks PM Modi to speak up about Dalit violence
Newly-elected Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani took up cudgels against PM Modi asking him to clarify his position on Dalit violence.
05 Jan 2018
IndiaTriple talaq bill now moves to the next House session
FM Arun Jaitley has unequivocally rejected the "united" opposition's demand to send the government's triple talaq bill to a Parliamentary panel for review.
05 Jan 2018
IndiaAs Mamata Banerjee turns 62, we dissect her 'didi-giri'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee evokes a number of emotions: her firebrand politics arouses admiration, her affable personality attracts love, her unpredictability frustrates people while her emotional outbursts induce laughter. However, the indisputable fact is that Mamata can't be ignored.
05 Jan 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP cinema halls to screen Kumbh Mela logo before movies
As per a new diktat by Yogi Adityanath government, along with the national anthem, cinema halls in UP will also show the Kumbh Mela logo before screening a film.
05 Jan 2018
Tamil NaduAll about Amma TV, Namathu Amma: AIADMK's new mouthpieces
Without any mouthpiece of its own, Tamil Nadu's ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will soon launch a Tamil newspaper, Namathu Amma, and a television channel that is likely to be called Amma TV.
04 Jan 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI judge: Got phone calls from Lalu Prasad's men
In a shocking claim, special CBI judge Shivpal Singh said that he "got phone calls from Lalu's men." Singh was the judge who convicted RJD chief Lalu Yadav in the fodder scam.
04 Jan 2018
DalitBhima-Koregaon violence: FIR filed against Jignesh Mevani and Umar Khalid
The Maratha-Dalit violence got Maharashtra to a stand-still. Its genesis was the Elgaar Parishad held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31. Now, the police have cracked down on those who allegedly made "provocative speeches."
04 Jan 2018
Tamil NaduAfter Rajinikanth meets Karunanidhi, Stalin targets his "spiritual politics"
Days after announcing his entry into politics, actor Rajinikanth met DMK supremo M Karunanidhi. Incidentally, the Rajinikanth-DMK bonhomie goes back to 1996-1998 when the Tamil superstar had supported the party for Assembly and LS elections.
03 Jan 2018
IndiaBJP's Vikram Saini: Hindustan belongs to Hindus!
A few months back, RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat had said that Hindustan is the country of Hindus, but does not exclude others.
03 Jan 2018
IndiaAAP's Kumar Vishwas sulks after being denied RS nomination
In an expected move, AAP's Kumar Vishwas lashed out at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after being denied Rajya Sabha nomination.
03 Jan 2018
Lalu Prasad YadavRJD leaders, including Tejaswi Yadav, guilty of contempt of court
It seems RJD's troubles won't be ending anytime soon. After supremo Lalu Yadav's conviction in the fodder scam, some RJD leaders were found guilty of contempt of court.
03 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiBJP soon to be largest party in Rajya Sabha too?
PM Modi has consistently thundered about wanting a "Congress-mukt Bharat." Though he is slowly inching towards this dream, in Parliament, he might soon be very close to this objective.
02 Jan 2018
IndiaFinMin Arun Jaitley unveils electoral bonds for political funding
All political parties have been slammed for their manner of raising money. With the aim of cleaning this system, FM Arun Jaitley has provided details regarding "electoral bonds." They can be brought from SBI's specified branches.
02 Jan 2018
IndiaRajya Sabha's new record: Completes entire Zero Hour agenda
Today, Rajya Sabha created history of sorts by taking up all the Zero Hour issues and special mentions listed in the agenda. Chairman Venkaiah Naidu looked visibly happy and congratulated the house, amid thumping of desks.
02 Jan 2018
Lok SabhaTriple talaq bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha today
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 criminalizing instant "triple talaq" will be introduced in Rajya Sabha today.
02 Jan 2018
India'No country where jawans don't die': BJP leader triggers controversy
BJP MP Nepal Singh got his foot in the mouth when talking about the recent attack on a CRPF camp in J&K's Pulwama. Five jawans died.
02 Jan 2018
West BengalMonth-long celebration in Bengal as TMC turns 20!
Trinamool Congress (TMC) celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday. The party will celebrate in grand style with month-long celebrations.
01 Jan 2018
IndiaBJP: Rajinikanth will be part of NDA for 2019 elections!
In-fighting and lack of governance in AIADMK has hit BJP's TN plans. They were reportedly responsible for orchestrating the Panneerselvam-Palaniswami merger to gain inroads in TN.
01 Jan 2018
IndiaTriple talaq crusader Ishrat Jahan joins BJP in Bengal
Ishrat Jahan, one of the five petitioners who challenged triple talaq, joined BJP. Reportedly, she was felicitated by the Howrah unit and inducted into the party.
31 Dec 2017
GujaratDay after sulking, Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel takes charge
After winning two states in the recent assembly elections, BJP is determined not to let anything mar the journey.
31 Dec 2017
IndiaRajinikanth finally confirms his own political party before assembly elections
Rajinikanth had promised to break the suspense over his political plans on New Year's eve, and he didn't disappoint.
30 Dec 2017
IndiaModi asks BJP MPs to answer questions on NaMo app
With Indians poised to enter 2018, the pre-election year, PM Narendra Modi has asked BJP MPs to fill up a questionnaire on the NaMo App in a bid to improve accountability and transparency before the election.
30 Dec 2017
India#ThatWas2017: Modi's consolidation to Rahul's makeover, Indian politics didn't disappoint!
Like a Hindi blockbuster, there is never a dull moment in Indian politics.
30 Dec 2017
West BengalBJP's challenge on home-turf forces Didi to go saffron
Can BJP's Himachal and Gujarat wins weaken the knees of self-assured TMC in Bengal? CM Mamata Banerjee's recent actions suggest this.
30 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiFissures in new Gujarat-cabinet: Deputy-CM Nitin Patel threatens to quit!
Despite winning Gujarat for BJP, it seems PM Modi won't be relieved. His home-state's government is reeling under factionalism of his two deputies: Amit Shah and Anandiben Patel.
30 Dec 2017
Delhi'Lt Governor treats Arvind Kejriwal like a chaprasi'
The one-upmanship between Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Lt. Governor Anil Baijal has reached the Parliament. RS MPs slammed Baijal's constant interference in the state's functioning. They urged that Kejriwal should be allowed to operate.
29 Dec 2017
Pakistan News#JutaBhejoPakistan: Why is this BJP leader sending slippers to Pakistan?
Indians have no dearth of novel ideas to register their protest. Now, BJP's Delhi spokesperson Tajinder Bagga kick-started a #JutaBhejoPakistan campaign to mock Pakistan for confiscating Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife's footwear for "security reasons."
29 Dec 2017
GujaratCongress's Ahmed Patel and his kin under ED scanner
After losing Gujarat and Himachal, newly-elected Congress president faces another setback. His mother Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant Ahmed Patel and his family are under the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) scanner in relation to a money laundering case.
29 Dec 2017
IndiaParliament passes two bills for repealing or amending 200 laws
PM Narendra Modi's lean governance model is finally percolating into legislation as well. After showing results with a compact cabinet, he is now moving towards getting rid of obsolete laws and amending other laws to make them relevant.
29 Dec 2017
Yogi AdityanathYogi will spend a whopping Rs. 7.86cr on counting cows!
After banning beef, flagging off cow ambulances and setting-up Aadhaar-like identification system, BJP doesn't disappoint its muse: the cow.
28 Dec 2017
IndiaCongress Foundation Day: Rahul appeals to defend the constitution
On Congress's 133rd foundation day, Rahul Gandhi appealed to his party members that the Constitution is under threat. He said, Congress party and the citizens have to defend it.
28 Dec 2017
IndiaLok Sabha passes bill making instant triple-talaq a criminal offense
Months after the Supreme Court banned "Triple Talaq", the Lok Sabha has passed a bill criminalizing the instant Islamic divorce.
