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Omar Abdullah refuses to discuss J&K issues with US envoy
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said he won't discuss the region's internal issues with United States Ambassador Sergio Gor during their scheduled meeting in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon.
Tejashwi Yadav detained amid protest against cop using AK-47
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was detained after leading a foot march in Patna toward Lok Bhavan, raising issues of paper leaks, unemployment, problems faced by students and the firing of an AK-47 by a cop during a student protest last month.
Cars for all, ₹25L health cover: Vijay's bonanza for MLAs
Tamil Ndau Chief Minister Vijay has announced a major perk for all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the state.
Ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain arrested in Jal Board 'scam'
Former Delhi Health Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) along with five others on Tuesday in connection with alleged corruption in the sewage treatment plant (STP) tendering process of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
Sonia Gandhi is Italian, says Kumaraswamy in 'Vande Mataram' row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin.
Over 2cr voter forms uncollected in Maharashtra during revision
In Maharashtra, over two crore voter enumeration forms have gone uncollected during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
'Without any shame': DMK mouthpiece slams Vijay-Trisha over I-Day seating
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's mouthpiece, Murasoli, has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for his choice of seating at the recent Independence Day event.
14 of 28 CMs facing serious criminal cases: SC told
The Supreme Court was informed that 14 out of the 28 state chief ministers are facing serious criminal cases.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
Tamil Nadu CM apologizes for minister's 'Karunanidhi' reference without honorifics
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has apologized in the Assembly after a minister referred to late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi without using the traditional honorifics.
Vijay announces full waiver on farm loans of ₹75,000
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a major relief measure for farmers in the state.
Trump's 'confusion' over Iran delaying Ahilyanagar-Manmad road project: BJP leader
Bharatiya Janata Party's Maharashtra vice-president and former MP Sujay Vikhe-Patil has blamed United States President Donald Trump's "confusion" over Iran for the delay in the Ahilyanagar-Manmad Road project.
BJP leadership reshuffle: Amit Malviya removed as IT cell chief
In a major organizational shake-up, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced Amit Malviya as the head of its IT cell. Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh will take over the position.
BJP announces new office-bearers; Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav on list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a new team of national office-bearers under president Nitin Nabin ahead of elections in many states.
SC stays Allahabad HC order in Rahul Gandhi's assets case
The Supreme Court has asked the Allahabad High Court to hold off on a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets, Bar and Bench reported.
'Meet protesting students': Rahul Gandhi writes to Hemant Soren
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students.
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over UGC-NET exam cancellation
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the National Testing Agency's (NTA) decision to cancel UGC-NET exams for Sociology, English, and Commerce.
Some Tamil Nadu ministers demanding 2-4% kickbacks: Annamalai
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai has accused the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, of corruption.
Vande Mataram row: Delhi Police probe complaint against Sonia, Rahul
The Delhi Police is investigating a complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
'Relieve me...': Shehzad Poonawala submits second resignation letter
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla has submitted a second resignation letter to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his first one was rejected.
P Chidambaram's proud to be 'dimagi Naxal' remark causes slugfest
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remark.
Tamil Nadu CM condemns killing of 3 men in Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has condemned the killing of three Tamil men in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district.
Congress must apologize for 'Vande Mataram' insult: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has demanded an apology from the Congress party over an alleged incident during its Independence Day event.
Sonia Gandhi's 'sin' won't be forgiven by people: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for allegedly asking party leaders to stop the national song, Vande Mataram, during an Independence Day program.
Chidambaram 'proud' to be 'dimagi naxal': What we know
Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi naxal" remarks.
Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea challenging Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge
The Delhi High Court will hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) petition challenging a trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia from the liquor policy case.
Bengal Congress leader Anisur Rahman, son shot dead
Anisur Rahman, a senior Congress leader, and his son Abu Sufiyan were allegedly shot dead in West Bengal's Nadia district on Saturday.
WB ex-deputy speaker found dead at TMC office; note found
Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was discovered dead at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat city.
PM, President, VP lead tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi on his eighth death anniversary.
Assam: Man arrested for threatening CM Sarma during I-Day speech
The Assam Police have arrested a man in Morigaon district for allegedly threatening Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
'Government's policies have pushed youth into dark road': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of stifling the dreams of India's youth.
Tamil Nadu: BJP's state president faces flak over 'mother' remark
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagendran made a controversial remark about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's mother.
Former Bengal deputy speaker found dead at TMC office
Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found dead this morning.
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full 'Vande Mataram'
A political controversy erupted on Saturday over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress's Independence Day event.
Omar Abdullah claims PoK would have sought J&K merger
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that the people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would have sought to merge with Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre had not revoked J&K's special status and statehood.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shares 'Nehru-Gandhi' photos
The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's recent actions has taken a new turn.
CM Vijay delivers 1st I-Day address
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay delivered his first Independence Day address on Saturday, addressing the youth of the state.