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Punjab polls: AAP names Mann from Dhuri, retains 37 MLAs
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
Omar Abdullah faces revolt from 24 NC MLAs: Report
A group of 24 National Conference (NC) MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir have revolted against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, according to NDTV.
Shah challenges Rahul, Akhilesh to debate electoral rolls in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to discuss the electoral rolls issue in a special session of Parliament.
1984 anti-Sikh riots victims plan counter-protest on opposition rally day
Over 5,000 people, mostly from the Sikh community and victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, are set to protest in Delhi on November 1 against the INDIA bloc's rally on the same day at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.
BJP will bring UCC in Uttar Pradesh if re-elected: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it is re-elected in next year's Assembly elections.
INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' event against CEC postponed
The INDIA bloc's "public impeachment" event, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed to Saturday due to incessant rains in Delhi.
Manoj Tiwari swims, takes sip from 'clean' Yamuna
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari took a swim in the Yamuna river at Sonia Vihar, New Delhi, on Thursday, even taking a sip, claiming that the river's pollution had reduced under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh included in UP BJP panel
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been inducted into the party's Uttar Pradesh state executive committee, The Indian Express reported.
Congress built banks, BJP sells: Rahul Gandhi after IDBI sale
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has opposed the central government's proposed sale of its majority stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings.
Mahayuti allies didn't campaign? BJP investigates Nagpur MLC poll loss
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra has said it will review its recent defeat in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency during the Legislative Council elections.
Delhi traders now urge Sonia Gandhi to defer Sunday rally
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone a rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan.
'Used to respect him': Naseeruddin's 'Dimagi Naxal' comment disturbs Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for his video, where he called himself "Dimagi Naxal" while expressing support for the students of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia.
Ex-Congress leader out with son, shot at, attacked with sword
Former Congress leader Jagjot Singh was attacked by a group of armed men in Ludhiana, Punjab, on Wednesday night when he was returning home with his three-year-old son and mother after dining out.
No government jobs for 'violent regime change' seekers in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a controversial order barring individuals who advocate "violent regime change" from government jobs.
Ramlila Maidan turned into fortress ahead of Congress-led anti-CEC rally
Delhi's Ramlila Maidan is set to host a major rally on November 1, organized by the Congress-led bloc.
ED attaches Azam Khan's ₹1,170 crore Jauhar University
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, promoted by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, in a money laundering case.
Congress wins 1st MLC seat; retains RSS bastion in Nagpur
Congress leader Abhijit Govindrao Wanjarri has won the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council for a second consecutive term.
Modi takes dig at Congress after party's MLC poll debacle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dig at the Congress after it failed to win any of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across four states.
BJP picks Hardeep Puri for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh.
Opposition to now hold CEC's mock impeachment at Kharge's residence
The Congress party said it has decided to hold the "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at its president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh MLC results: SP scores big in Modi's constituency
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has retained the Varanasi Teachers' MLC seat and is set for a decisive victory in the Varanasi Graduates' constituency.
Karnataka MLC polls: NDA wins all 4 seats
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, bagging all four seats.
Prashant Kishor's aide suddenly vanishes from train, found dead later
Devpalik Gupta, the digital communications manager of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), was found dead near railway tracks in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Tuesday.
'Bound to be some tamasha': Sonia Gandhi on upcoming memoir
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has announced the release of her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, on November 10.
Congress claims permission for mock impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar denied
The Congress party has accused the central government of denying them permission for "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rijiju slams Congress for sharing misleading videos on China border
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed the Indian National Congress for sharing misleading videos regarding border tensions with China.
UP CEO apologizes for 'Thank god...Ram didn't kill minority' post
The office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Election Officer (CEO) has apologized for a controversial post on minorities that sparked outrage.
Delhi traders urge Rahul to postpone INDIA rally during Diwali
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to postpone the proposed rally of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Delhi on November 1.
Rahul Gandhi invokes Lord Shiva ahead of SC's SIR hearing
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared an image of Lord Shiva with the phrase "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" on social media just before the Supreme Court hears petitions challenging decisions by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Counting for 5 seats underway
The counting of votes for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats began on Tuesday.
All decisions unanimous, ECI tells Supreme Court amid SIR row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, defending its decision-making process.
Former DMK minister arrested in ₹100cr school corruption case
Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Chennai Police, NDTV reported, citing sources.
'Loktantra Bachao - Arajakta Hatao': Shah to lead BJP's counter-campaign
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will spearhead the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) counter-campaign, "Loktantra Bachao - Arajakta Hatao," against the Congress party's "vote chori" campaign.
BJP protests demanding Kharge's apology over Modi remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has staged protests across the country demanding an apology from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Dimagi Naxal, tukde-tukde gang': Suvendu Adhikari intensifies attack on CJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has intensified his criticism of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), urging people to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in Amit Shah defamation case
A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur has acquitted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
5 cars in Rahul Gandhi's convoy collide; leader unhurt
A major accident involving five vehicles of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy and an ambulance took place on the Purvanchal Expressway near the 91-kilometer milestone.
'Farooq Abdullah's statement on Pakistan completely incorrect': Ghulam Nabi Azad
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has strongly disagreed with National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's statement that Pakistan is protecting the region by raising its issue internationally.
'Modi ka baap bhi jayega...': Kharge's statement triggers political row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are embroiled in a political row after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Ram should open his eyes...': Kharge on Ayodhya donation row
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Ayodhya temple donation controversy.