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15 Jul 2017
SikkimOpposition parties offer Centre unequivocal support on #SikkimStandoff
All opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC and CPM, have offered the Central Government their unequivocal support in the ongoing standoff between India and Chinese troops at Doka La, near Sikkim.
12 Jul 2017
Yogi AdityanathUP budget leaves out Taj Mahal from 'cultural heritage' plans
The UP government has come under fire from academicians after it failed to include the Taj Mahal in its budgetary plans for the state's cultural heritage.
12 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiWas a kid, didn't even have moustache: Tejashwi on FIR
Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has claimed corruption allegations against him are "political vendetta" by PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.
11 Jul 2017
IndiaGopalkrishna Gandhi: More than just Mahatma Gandhi's grandson
The opposition today announced former diplomat Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, as their vice-presidential candidate.
11 Jul 2017
IndiaBureaucrats promotion now depends on integrity, reputation and other factors
Reportedly, promotion criteria of bureaucrats to secretaries or additional secretaries have now been rejigged under the Modi government, making it more practical and effective in nature.
10 Jul 2017
Indian ArmySikkim standoff: Did Rahul Gandhi meet Chinese envoy during tension?
Did Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi meet Chinese envoy Luo Zhaohui during the Indo-China border stand-off in Sikkim or did he not? Seems to be a mystery.
10 Jul 2017
IndiaNagaland crisis deepens: Zeliang approaches the governor to form government
Nagaland spiralled into political chaos recently after former CM T R Zeliang approached the Governor P B Acharya to form a government.
10 Jul 2017
IndiaVVPATs: Paper trail counting may delay poll results by 3hrs
As the Election Commission prepares for the rollout of VVPATs for elections across India, challenges posed by the process are coming to the fore.
10 Jul 2017
Madhya PradeshPM Modi to meet state chief secretaries to push development
Keeping in view the 2019 general elections, PM Modi will be holding a day-long meeting with the state chief secretaries, to push for development agenda in all the states.
06 Jul 2017
Delhi Police3 AAP MLAs held for assaulting woman in Delhi Assembly
At least 3 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs namely Okhla AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, Malviya Nagar MLA Somnath Bharti and Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh were booked by the Delhi police over the alleged assault of a woman in Assembly premises.
06 Jul 2017
PunjabCongress's Amarinder Singh hails GST, says it'll help Punjab
What could be termed as a political U-turn, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was seen hailing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) while saying it will bring about an economic reform in the state.
05 Jul 2017
IndiaSC bats for laws to supervise appointment of Election Commissioners
The SC has questioned the lack of procedure in the appointment of election commissioners (ECs).
05 Jul 2017
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath refuses a new Mercedes in his fleet
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has refused to have a Mercedes, a second SUV, in his fleet.
05 Jul 2017
India'India has a weak PM': Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi
Congress's Rahul Gandhi has fired a salvo at 'weak' PM Narendra Modi, indirectly blaming him for not taking a stand against the US' anti-India moves.
05 Jul 2017
Kumar VishwasPolice complaint against Kumar Vishwas for calling women 'objects'
AAP leader Kumar Vishwas is in trouble for 'derogatory' comments on women. On a TV show, he referred to women as "objects".
03 Jul 2017
Yogi AdityanathAkhilesh's sister-in-law's NGO received over 80% of UP 'gaushala' grant
Political nepotism does run in Indian politics and an RTI query filed by activist Nutan Thakur proved that. Apparently, Aparna Yadav, Akhilesh's sister-in-law's NGO Jeev Ashray received over 80% of UP gaushala grant between 2012-2017.
02 Jul 2017
Samajwadi PartyJD(U) says no to anti-BJP rally, tiff escalates
The tiff between both JD(U) and RJD escalated further after the former refused to join Lalu's anti-BJP rally.
29 Jun 2017
Radha Mohan SinghControversy: Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh seen urinating in public
The BJP has landed in a controversy after a picture of Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh urinating in public went viral.
29 Jun 2017
DelhiDelhi Assembly ruckus: AAP workers thrashed for protesting against Satyendra
Two alleged AAP workers entered the Delhi Assembly and threw paper flyers at Delhi's Heath Minister Satyendra Jain and accused the latter of corruption.
28 Jun 2017
Lalu Prasad YadavSushil Kumar Modi exposes 'sixth shell company' of the Yadavs
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, who has fired one salvo after another against the RJD's Yadav clan, has now exposed the alleged sixth shell company of the family.
27 Jun 2017
Yogi Adityanath100 days of Yogi Adityanath: What's different about UP governance?
BJP's choice of Yogi Adityanath as UP CM was hailed by many, while criticized by several others. Known as a hard taskmaster and a man with great attention to detail, 100 days of Yogi's governance has seen several hits and misses.
26 Jun 2017
BiharLalu's son attacks Nitish, accuses latter of political manipulations
Without specifically naming anyone, Bihar's Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav attacked Nitish Kumar of playing an opportunist with reference to the latter siding with NDA's Presidential candidate Ramnath Kovind. Being very subtle, Yadav said that people-centred politics may not work in the long run.
26 Jun 2017
IndiaMeira Kumar asks leaders to listen to 'voice of conscience'
The joint Presidential nominee, Meira Kumar appealed to the electoral college and asked them to "heed the inner voice of conscience" when voting for the post of President.
24 Jun 2017
IndiaRailways to build Rs. 8cr high-tech train for next President
While India is yet to decide on its next President, looks like the Railway Ministry is already busy with preparations for Pranab Mukherjee's successor.
24 Jun 2017
Madhya PradeshEC disqualifies Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra
The Election Commission has disqualified Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra for having filed wrong accounts of poll expenditure during the 2008 Assembly elections.
21 Jun 2017
BiharPresidential elections: Opposition is still alive and kicking
NDA's move to announce Dalit candidate Ram Nath Kovind as their candidate seems to be disintegrating the opposition, with those including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, declaring his support for Kovind.
20 Jun 2017
PunjabPunjab: Free education for girls from nursery to PhD
The Punjab government announced a slew of social welfare measures for various groups. A major step was towards women empowerment: girls will now get free education in government institutions from nursery to PhD.
19 Jun 2017
Tamil NaduRajinikanth will enter politics: HKM leader Arjun Sampath
Superstar Rajinikanth will enter politics claimed Arjun Sampath, the Founder and State President of Hindu Makkal Katchi party.
19 Jun 2017
Amarnath YatraCalling 'terror threat' a bluff, Geelani welcomes Amarnath yatris
Calling the terror threats to be presumptuous lie, Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani called out to all the Amarnath yatris thereby welcoming them to the state. The Hurriyat leader further stated that the devouts were the state's revered guests.
19 Jun 2017
IndiaPresidential election: Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is BJP candidate
In a rather unexpected move, the BJP has chosen Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind as their candidate for the upcoming Presidential election.
18 Jun 2017
MumbaiShimla municipal polls: BJP plants its flag in the hills
Following its victories in Mumbai and Delhi municipal polls, BJP has now emerged the single largest party in the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls, winning 17 out of 34 seats and is inching closer to majority.
18 Jun 2017
IndiaPresident Mukherjee rejects two more mercy petitions, totalling 30
As President Pranab Mukherjee prepares to retire from office in a month, he is considering the final mercy petitions before him.
17 Jun 2017
DelhiPosters branding Kumar Vishwas 'traitor' surfaces at Delhi's AAP office
Controversies surrounding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) refuse to settle and the latest is the posters touting Kumar Vishwas a traitor which have surfaced at the AAP's headquarters in Delhi.
17 Jun 2017
Manohar ParrikarParrikar: Good food to soldiers in conflict zones 'not possible'
In a controversial comment, ex-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar asked Goa Police to work like jawans, who sometimes don't get food due to "occupational hazards".
16 Jun 2017
MumbaiMumbai all set to witness BJP's 'Chanakya Neeti'
Amid the brouhaha surrounding the Presidential election, Mumbai is all set to welcome Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah who is on a 3-day visit to the state.
16 Jun 2017
DelhiCBI raids Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's residence
A CBI team reached Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's house at noon on June 16.
16 Jun 2017
IndiaCould 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan be India's next president?
In the lack of confirmation from the BJP, there have been several names doing the rounds as the possible presidential candidate of the NDA.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaNon-bailable warrant against Ramdev for "beheading" remark
A Rohtak court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev for his infamous "beheading" remark.
14 Jun 2017
Tamil NaduTN cash for MLA sting: Opposition DMK members detained
Opposition DMK leader MK Stalin was detained along with other party members after a ruckus was created in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the cash for MLAs sting operation.
14 Jun 2017
BiharBihar minister Tej Pratap deploys government doctors for kin's treatment
The RJD is under fire after Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav recently deployed a government medical team to the family's Patna residence to treat a "family member".
