Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News
23 Feb 2018
MaharashtraCongress, NCP to contest upcoming polls together against BJP
In a bid to defeat the BJP-led NDA government in Maharashtra, estranged allies - the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday announced that they will jointly contest the upcoming polls in the state.
22 Feb 2018
IndiaExpelled BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui joins Congress
Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui who was once the close aide of party chief Mayawati, on Thursday formally joined the Congress party, along with some other former Uttar Pradesh ministers.
22 Feb 2018
West BengalPF interest reduction fallout of PNB scam: Mamata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today claimed that the fresh reduction in provident fund interest is a fallout of the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam and that the working class would suffer hugely due to the rate cut.
18 Feb 2018
DelhiModi inaugurates BJP's new headquarters at Delhi's DDU Marg
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new BJP headquarters at New Delhi's Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg today.
17 Feb 2018
DelhiAravinder Singh Lovely rejoins Congress after BJP-stint
Ahead of the upcoming Delhi by-polls, Congress gets a shot in the arm. Former Delhi Congress chief Aravinder Singh Lovely has returned to Congress after a brief stint with BJP.
15 Feb 2018
HaryanaPillion-riding Amit Shah leads 1L strong rally in Jind, Haryana
Keeping with BJP's philosophy of doing things king-size, BJP president Amit Shah's "Yuva Hunkar Rally" in Haryana's Jind was exactly that.
15 Feb 2018
KarnatakaBengaluru road to be constructed for whopping Rs. 43 crore/km
The construction cost of Bengaluru's 10.7km major arterial road (MAR) that will connect Magadi Road and Mysuru Road is going to be massive. According to a report, the road will be built for Rs. 43 crore/km.
09 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi in Tripura: "Throw away Manik and choose Hira"
Tripura goes to polls on February 18. As BJP wishes to wrest power in North East, it has focused all its energies in wooing the people with its star campaigners.
09 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiModi's 'Ramayana' jibe triggers 'Maharabharat' between BJP-Congress
PM Narendra Modi's 'Ramayana' jibe at Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has triggered a 'Mahabharat' between the BJP and Congress.
06 Feb 2018
Uttarakhand'Chai-paani' cost the Uttarakhand CMO Rs. 68L in 10 months!
'Chai-paani' (tea and refreshments) has turned out to be a costly affair for the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's office (CMO).
06 Feb 2018
IndiaAhead of 2019 Elections, why are BJP's allies upset?
BJP may be witnessing anti-incumbency, especially evident in its total-washout in Rajasthan by-elections and Gujarat elections' low seat-share.
04 Feb 2018
Lok SabhaDisappointed TDP may call off alliance with BJP: Reports
Rumors that the TDP, BJP's biggest ally in the south, is considering breaking off the alliance gained steam as the party called an emergency meeting of its MPs today.
03 Feb 2018
DelhiMajor Delhi shopping hubs to remain shut today
In a bid to support the protesting traders against the mass sealing drive, at least 15 popular shopping hubs of Delhi will remain shut on Saturday.
29 Jan 2018
Delhi PoliceAAP alleges Ashutosh, other leaders thrashed by police in detention
The AAP has alleged some of its leaders, including Ashutosh and few women members, were thrashed in police detention, after they were picked up while protesting the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi.
24 Jan 2018
IndiaModi to CEOs: Let's see your reaction after #Budget2018
At Davos, PM Narendra Modi held the much-awaited roundtable with CEOs of top global companies.
24 Jan 2018
KarnatakaMahadayi dispute: Two bandhs in 10 days to hit Karnataka
In a bid to resolve the Mahadayi water dispute, pro-Kannada organizations have called for two bandhs in the state over the next two weeks. While January 25 will witness a state-wide bandh, the second bandh on February 4 will only be for Bengaluru.
23 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiShiv Sena won't ally with BJP for upcoming polls
Shiv Sena has finally decided to go solo for the upcoming Assembly election poll and the 2019 Lok Sabha (LS) elections.
23 Jan 2018
Bahujan Samaj PartyPrakash Karat v/s Sitaram Yechury: CPI(M) against tie-up with Congress
It seems the CPI(M) is headed for a major face-off between the factions of party chief Sitaram Yechury and his predecessor Prakash Karat. They will battle it out at the party's conclave in Hyderabad.
18 Jan 2018
DelhiSikh weddings to be registered under Anand Marriage Act
Delhi Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday said that Sikh marriages in the city will soon be registered under the Anand Marriage Act; the framing of provisions under the Act has already reached its final stages.
18 Jan 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kamal Haasan to announce political party on February 21
For a long time now, TN politics has been exciting. Earlier, superstar Rajinikanth announced his highly-anticipated political entry.
12 Jan 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC: Issue of CBI Judge BH Loya's death is serious
The Supreme Court has said the mysterious circumstances surrounding special CBI judge BH Loya's death is indeed a "serious matter." Judge Loya was hearing the controversial Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case when he "mysteriously" expired.
12 Jan 2018
IndiaGallup International Survey: Modi ranked 3rd; ahead of Trump, Putin
PM Modi adds another feather to his cap. Gallup International's annual survey "Opinion of Global Leaders" has put him at number three among world leaders.
11 Jan 2018
Yogi AdityanathAkhilesh Yadav: Alliance with Congress is a waste of time
It seems former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav has taken his 2017 assembly polls' loss quite hard. The SP chief had teamed up with Congress for the polls.
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.
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
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
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.
27 Dec 2017
IndiaChina's Xinhua news terms 2017 the 'Year of Brand Modi'
Xinhua, China's official state-run news agency has declared 2017 as the 'Year of Brand Modi' in politics.
26 Dec 2017
MaharashtraMoS Ahir to doctors: Join naxals, government will shoot you
It is about time BJP control its ministers. Earlier, union minister Ananthkumar Hegde made controversial remarks about constitution. Now, MoS Home Hansraj Ahir has given provocative statements about doctors.
26 Dec 2017
Tamil NaduWill he, won't he? Rajinikanth's political-plans to be known soon
Rumors about Rajinikanth's entry into politics have made the rounds since long, but we'll finally have an answer on December 31, when the superstar himself makes a formal announcement.
25 Dec 2017
Uttar PradeshPoor vote for alcohol-chicken, not 'baati chokha': UP minister
UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar is in news again, this time for his comments about the poor.
25 Dec 2017
IndiaChronicling Atal Bihari Vajpayee's journey on his 93rd birthday!
An orator-par-excellence, darling politician, spirited statesman and BJP's tallest leader are adjectives that describe former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: What's behind BJP's diminished vote-share?
The BJP is all set to win Gujarat with a lead in about 99 seats (2pm).
18 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#IndiaDecidesOn18th: BJP set to form government in Gujarat
Trends suggest that BJP will retain Gujarat. It will win for a record sixth time, but with a reduced margin.
17 Dec 2017
Himachal Pradesh#IndiaDecidesOn18: Himachal elections- Look out for these five fiery battles
Voters in Himachal have alternatively voted for Congress and BJP to keep the parties on their toes.
17 Dec 2017
IndiaThe RaGa fan behind 'Rahul Milk', 'Rahul Onions' and more
A Gorakhpur Congress member has gained attention for his unique initiatives supporting Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
14 Dec 2017
GujaratGujarat exit polls predict a comfortable majority for BJP
After a high-voltage election campaigning, Gujarat has finally voted. The exit polls are out, and there is a clear winner.
