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22 Feb 2019

Bihar

#PulwamaAttack: Nitish Kumar doesn't want Article 370 to be scrapped

Bihar Chief Minister on Thursday said he will never support the scrapping of Article 370 which gives Jammu and Kashmir its special status.

21 Feb 2019

Samajwadi Party

In UP deal, Akhilesh gets one seat less than Mayawati

The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party, which forged a pre-poll alliance months ago, announced the constituency-based seat-sharing arrangement on Thursday.

21 Feb 2019

India

Water flowing to Pakistan will be used for Yamuna: Gadkari

While citizens are putting pressure on Centre to act against Pakistan after Pulwama terror attack, Union Minister of Water Resources Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said river water flowing to Pakistan will be used to revive Yamuna.

Arvind Kejriwal is "tired of" convincing Congress for pre-poll alliance

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he was tired of convincing Congress to stitch a pre-poll alliance as the latter refuses to understand.

21 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha 2019: All about BJP's strategy with regional allies

After sealing the pre-poll alliances in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party has now turned its attention towards other states, like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

20 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Tamil Nadu: DMK, Congress tie up for Lok Sabha polls

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress in Tamil Nadu have announced on Wednesday that they have forged a seat-sharing alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

19 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

AIADMK, BJP seal Tamil Nadu's deal for Lok Sabha elections

A day after BJP and Shiv Sena reached an understanding in Maharashtra for the upcoming general elections, the saffron party sealed a deal with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

19 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

AIADMK and PMK join hands ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) today and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.

18 Feb 2019

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: BJP, Shiv Sena forge alliance to fight elections together

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena on Monday announced that they have sealed an alliance to contest the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections and subsequent Maharashtra Assembly polls together.

18 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Why did Pulwama attack happen before elections, questions Mamata Banerjee

While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee courted controversy by raising questions about the Pulwama attack.

18 Feb 2019

Pakistan News

Pulwama attack: After supporting plebiscite in Kashmir, Kamal Haasan clarifies

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan sparked controversy on Monday by calling for a plebiscite in Kashmir, just days after the Pulwama terror attack shocked the nation.

18 Feb 2019

Maharashtra

BJP, Shiv Sena to announce seat-sharing pact for LS polls

Ruling allies BJP and Shiv Sena are set to announce seat-sharing arrangement for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai today, senior Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.

Pulwama attack: Sidhu, Akali leader exchange barbs during budget session

The Opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today sought dismissal of Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for his "utterances" in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack even as Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia and the cricketer-turned-politician exchanged barbs in the House.

18 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Slammed for comments on Pulwama, Sidhu reminds BJP of Kandahar

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose remarks on Pulwama attack, stoked a controversy upped his ante against BJP on Sunday by reminding the party of the Kandahar episode.

18 Feb 2019

Bihar

Suspended BJP MP from Bihar Kirti Azad joins Congress

Darbhanga MP Kirti Azad, who was suspended by the ruling BJP for anti-party activities, joined Congress today.

18 Feb 2019

Bihar

Fire in my heart too: Modi on outrage after Pulwama

Amid growing anger and demand for revenge in the nation after the horrendous Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he shared the same fire as countrymen.

17 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth won't contest Lok Sabha elections

Superstar Rajinikanth, who took the plunge into politics last year, clarified on Sunday he would not contest the upcoming general elections.

17 Feb 2019

Pakistan News

Soldiers given freedom to attack: PM Modi speaks on Pulwama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday turned up the heat on Pakistan at an official event in Maharashtra saying armed forces are free to hit back.

16 Feb 2019

Arvind Kejriwal

Pondy CM 'forced' to sleep on road, Kejriwal raises concern

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today expressed concern over his Puducherry counterpart V Narayanasamy being "forced" to sleep on the road outside Raj Nivas in Puducherry in protest against the "negative stand" of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi towards the government proposals.

15 Feb 2019

India

#WaahBJPWaah: Manoj Tiwari danced, Shah addressed rally after Pulwama-attack

Jaish-e-Mohammed struck on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir and 40 soldiers were martyred. The toll could rise as several others were injured.

15 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Sidhu condemns Pulwama attack, but asks why blame Pakistan

On Friday, Congress Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu condemned the ghastly Pulwama attack. But, he maintained an entire nation (Pakistan) can't be held responsible for the action of a handful.

15 Feb 2019

India

#PulwamaAttack: Opposition stands with government, says RaGa

The Opposition stands united with the government and family of martyrs, said Congress President Rahul Gandhi at a press conference on Friday.

15 Feb 2019

South Korea

Rahul Gandhi's meeting with G20 envoys canceled after Pulwama attack

On Thursday, the Congress called off a meeting of its president Rahul Gandhi and senior leaders with senior diplomats of G20 nations and neighboring countries, in the wake of the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans in Kashmir.

14 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Was 16th Lok Sabha productive? Let the numbers talk

On Wednesday, the 16th Lok Sabha was dissolved for the general elections, due in April-May. In almost two months from now, some of the lawmakers will return to the House while others would have to taste defeat.

They have said no: Kejriwal speaks on alliance with Congress

Reacting to months of speculation that Congress and Aam Aadmi Party may stitch a pre-poll alliance in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday revealed it isn't happening.

14 Feb 2019

Puducherry

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Kiran Bedi's house: Here's why

Following the footsteps of his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy spent Wednesday night outside Lieutenant-Governor Kiran Bedi's house to protest against her actions.

13 Feb 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi: Mamata, Chandrababu, other opposition leaders attend AAP's mega rally

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today held a mega opposition rally "Remove Dictatorship, Save Country" against the BJP-led NDA government in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

13 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Mulayam Singh Yadav wants Modi as PM again

In the latest shift to happen in the Indian political landscape, Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has voiced his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tipping him for another term.

13 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

In last Lok Sabha speech, Modi takes dig at RaGa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday delivered his last speech in the Lower House before the 16th Lok Sabha was dissolved for general elections due in April-May.

Dichotomy of Kapil Sibal: Attacks Ambani outside court, defends inside

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal changed gears on Tuesday as he defended and attacked businessman Anil Ambani just minutes apart, prompting BJP to slam him.

13 Feb 2019

Karnataka

Feel like rape survivor: Karnataka speaker's statement sparks row

Amid the ongoing audio tape row which has rocked Karnataka politics, speaker KR Ramesh on Tuesday likened himself to a rape survivor who repeatedly has to answer questions.

13 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Mahagathbandhan 2.0: At AAP's rally, Chandrababu Naidu to unite opposition

Almost a month after various opposition parties came together in Kolkata, West Bengal, to attend a mega rally organized by Trinamool Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party is all set to host another political event in Delhi on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2019

Gujarat

Modi has rock-solid support, who's Opposition alliance leader, asks Shah

Claiming that PM Narendra Modi has rock-solid support of people, BJP president Amit Shah today said the coming Lok Sabha poll will be an important step for India to become a global superpower.

12 Feb 2019

Samajwadi Party

UP: Akhilesh Yadav "detained" at airport; war of words erupts

On Monday, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted that he had been "detained" by police at the Lucknow airport as he was about to catch a special flight to Prayagraj to attend a function.

12 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Tripura minister allegedly groped female colleague in PM Modi's presence

A video purportedly showing a Tripura minister groping his female colleague while sharing the stage with PM Narendra Modi has sparked a controversy, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.

12 Feb 2019

Lucknow

Thieves steal mobile phones, cash at Priyanka Gandhi's grand roadshow

To mark Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's plunge into active politics, Congress planned a grand roadshow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, where hundreds of party cadres descended to catch her glimpse.

11 Feb 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Former member Vishal Dadlani to perform at AAP's fourth-anniversary celebrations

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government will complete four years of governance on February 14 and the party is going all out to celebrate this feat.

11 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Here's why BJP leaders, including Modi, are donating Rs. 1,000

In a bid to improve transparency in elections, BJP President Amit Shah on Monday urged workers and well-wishers to donate money to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

11 Feb 2019

Goa

Minorities can't be 'fooled' by BJP, says Goa Congress chief

Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar has claimed that BJP president Amit Shah's call to party leaders to reach out to minorities is nothing but an attempt to fool them.

11 Feb 2019

Lucknow

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi, brother Rahul start roadshow in Lucknow

Eighteen days after she got a top post in Congress, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit the campaign trail on Monday in Lucknow.