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BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
TN government transfers ₹8,000 to 40L beneficiaries ahead of elections
The Tamil Nadu government has transferred cash assistance of ₹3,200 to ₹8,000 to nearly 40 lakh beneficiaries across the state.
'Silence not neutral': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over Khamenei's assassination
Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has criticized the Indian government's silence around the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ex-Union minister and senior Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan passes away
Former Union Minister K P Unnikrishnan, a prominent figure in Indian politics during the 1980s and 1990s, passed away on Tuesday.
Ajit Pawar crash: Son shares video, questions AAIB report
Jay Pawar, the son of late Ajit Pawar, has raised concerns over the preliminary report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the plane crash that killed his father.
'Rogue nations': Kerala CM slams US, Israel airstrikes in Iran
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has slammed the United States and Israel for their airstrikes.
Pinarayi Vijayan urges PM Modi to safeguard Indians in Gulf
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians working in the Gulf region.
Anna Hazare welcomes Kejriwal's excise case discharge, urges selfless service
Social activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
DMK youth wing member arrested for toddler's sexual assault, murder
A member of the youth wing of Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a two-and-a-half-year-old girl.
'Dare Modi to hold Delhi elections again': Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold elections again after a court discharged him, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise policy case.
CBI to move HC after Delhi court clears Kejriwal, Sisodia
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the Rouse Avenue Court's order discharging Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case, sources told ANI.
'Many misleading allegations': Court raps CBI in excise policy case
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia.
Arvind Kejriwal breaks down after liquor case discharge by court
A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the now-repealed Delhi Excise Policy.
Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case
The Rouse Avenue court has discharged former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise policy case, saying that the CBI failed to prove the charges against them.
Maharashtra: Tussle erupts in MVA over Rajya Sabha seat
The lone Rajya Sabha seat for the opposition in Maharashtra has become a contentious issue within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
Expelled AIADMK leader OPS joins DMK
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Sunetra Pawar elected as NCP national president
Sunetra Pawar has been elected as the national president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Kerala health minister attacked, suffers serious neck injury; 5 arrested
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured in a protest led by the Kerala Students Union (KSU) at Kannur Railway Station on Wednesday.
Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren's grandson found dead in Manali
Veer Soren, the 19-year-old grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
'Rename Delhi to Indraprastha': BJP MP writes to Shah
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, proposing a name change for India's national capital.
Supreme Court stays ED's criminal proceedings against Hemant Soren
The Supreme Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
'Has quality of elected leaders improved?' SC doubtful of NOTA
The Supreme Court has raised doubts over the efficacy of the "None of the Above" (NOTA) option in improving the quality of elected representatives in India.
What will happen to 'Keralite' if Kerala renamed 'Keralam'? Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hilariously reacted to reports that Kerala could soon be renamed Keralam.
SC orders supplementary voter roll inclusion in Bengal's final list
The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure that eligible voters are included in the final electoral roll for West Bengal.
Who is Uday Bhanu Chib, arrested for shirtless protest?
Uday Bhanu Chib, the national president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), was arrested by Delhi Police on Tuesday.
Portraits of Shivaji, Padmini used as washroom signs; row erupts
A viral video has sparked a major controversy after it allegedly showed portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharani Padmavati used as washroom signs at the Milan Banquet Hall in Sikri, Haryana.
DMK leader's son rams car into family, killing 1
An assistant labor inspector was killed after a 20-year-old son of a DMK leader allegedly rammed his car into him and his family over a parking dispute in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday night.
Indian Youth Congress chief arrested over 'shirtless' AI Summit protest
The Delhi Police has arrested Indian Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the recent protest by its members at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi last week.
Tamil Nadu final electoral roll out; 74 lakh names removed
The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu has been published after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Fadnavis seeks CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar last month.
SC dismisses Subramanian Swamy's plea against Tirupati laddus probe
The Supreme Court has dismissed former Member of Parliament Subramanian Swamy's petition against the Andhra Pradesh government's decision to form a one-member committee to probe administrative lapses in the Tirumala laddu case.
'Don't fear Modi, his father': Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks spark row
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has sparked a political controversy with his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'No blankets for Modi abusers': Ex-BJP MP denies Muslims aid
A former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) has sparked controversy in Rajasthan by refusing to distribute blankets to Muslims during a charitable drive.
Ex-TMC leader and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy passes away
Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy died on Sunday at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He was 71.
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK begins seat-sharing talks with allies
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has started discussions with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
'Shirtless protest shame...': PM Modi slams Congress over IYC demonstration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for its "shirtless" protest at the India AI Impact Summit.
Sharad Pawar readmitted to hospital for throat infection
Veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar has been readmitted to the Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital in Pune, according to India Today.