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17 Jan 2022
PunjabPunjab elections postponed to February 20 after leaders' appeal
The Election Commission of India on Monday said the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab have been postponed by six days.
16 Jan 2022
Samajwadi PartyBefore UP elections, former IPS joins BJP, ex-minister joins SP
After his recent voluntary retirement, former IPS officer Asim Arun joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Lucknow on Sunday.
16 Jan 2022
PunjabPunjab CM's brother to contest independently after Congress denies ticket
Manohar Singh, the brother of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, will be contesting the upcoming state elections as an independent candidate.
15 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath to contest UP polls from Gorakhpur
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday confirmed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Gorakhpur (Urban) constituency.
14 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathUP elections: Major upset for BJP; 7 defectors join SP
Former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Ministers Dharam Singh Saini and Swami Prasad Maurya joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Friday.
13 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshUP elections: Unnao rape victim's mother among Congress poll candidates
The Indian National Congress on Thursday named the 2017 Unnao rape victim's mother, Asha Singh, as its poll candidate for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
13 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathBJP MLA Mukesh Verma quits; 7th resignation before UP elections
Weeks before the Uttar Pradesh elections, Shikohabad MLA Mukesh Verma announced his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday morning.
12 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathSwami Prasad Maurya: Why this BJP dissenter now faces arrest
A month ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Swami Prasad Maurya tendered a shocking resignation as a minister in the Yogi Adityanath-led state government on Tuesday.
11 Jan 2022
PoliticsUP Minister quits BJP; joins Akhilesh Yadav's SP before polls
Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday resigned from the State Cabinet and joined the Samajwadi Party.
11 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathLED raths, door-to-door campaigns: BJP's plan for UP elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh will begin a door-to-door campaign across the state from Tuesday.
10 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiWas worried about Modi, contacted Punjab CM: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has revealed that she had contacted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi because she was "worried" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach.
10 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive 'with mild symptoms'
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.
10 Jan 2022
GoaGoa: BJP Minister quits before elections; may join Congress
Goa Minister Michael Lobo on Monday resigned as a minister and as an MLA ahead of Assembly elections in the state scheduled next month.
06 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiPresident expresses concern over Modi's security breach; CCS interferes
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday voiced his displeasure at an alleged breach of security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab.
05 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiModi's Punjab visit impeded by 'major lapse in security'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday canceled his visit to Ferozepur, Punjab over a "major lapse in security," the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
04 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshStampede-like situation at Congress' Bareilly marathon; party says 'human nature'
A stampede-like situation occurred at a "women's marathon" organized by Congress in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday as a few women tripped and fell while running.
03 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiModi asked 'Did farmers die for me?': Meghalaya Governor
Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "arrogant" when the two had met to discuss the farmers' protests.
31 Dec 2021
Samajwadi PartyIT Department raids SP MLC Pushpraj Jain over tax evasion
The Income Tax Department conducted raids at the premises of Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Pushpraj Jain in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj on Friday.
29 Dec 2021
Andhra PradeshAndhra BJP chief promises liquor at Rs. 70 if voted
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit president Somu Veerraju on Tuesday promised to bring down prices of liquor in the state if the party is voted to power.
29 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's Council of Ministers meet today; what's on agenda?
Amid rising cases of Omicron variant cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday.
28 Dec 2021
PunjabEx-cricketer Dinesh Mongia, Congress MLAs join BJP before Punjab polls
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Tuesday.
28 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi inaugurates Kanpur Metro; here's all you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the completed section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project during his visit to the city in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.
27 Dec 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Chandigarh municipal polls: AAP wins 14 seats; BJP takes 12
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won the most seats in the Chandigarh municipal elections on Monday, pushing the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) to second place.
27 Dec 2021
KarnatakaTejasvi Surya 'unconditionally withdraws' remarks on 'reconversion' to Hinduism
Bharatiya Janata Party's youth leader and MP Tejasvi Surya said on Monday that he "unconditionally" withdrew comments calling for the "reconversion of those who left the Hindu faith."
22 Dec 2021
Venkaiah NaiduLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned; early end for Winter Session
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die (indefinitely) on Wednesday a day ahead of schedule.
21 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiAhead of UP elections, Modi transfers Rs. 1,000cr to SHGs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday transferred Rs. 1,000 crore to bank accounts of various self-help groups in Uttar Pradesh.
21 Dec 2021
Lok SabhaLok Sabha: Smriti Irani introduces bill on women's marriage age
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha.
21 Dec 2021
Aadhaar CardRajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien suspended after throwing Rule Book
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien was on Tuesday suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Winter Session.
20 Dec 2021
Lok SabhaParliament Winter Session: Child marriage, Lakhimpur Kheri violence discussed
As Parliament's Winter Session resumed Monday, the Opposition reiterated demands for the resignation of Minister of State (Home) Ajay Mishra in the Lok Sabha.
19 Dec 2021
KeralaKerala: Section 144 in Alappuzha after BJP, SDPI leaders' killing
Unrest has gripped Kerala's Alappuzha after the killings of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader.
19 Dec 2021
Narendra Modi'Discussed electoral reforms,' says government after controversial PMO-Election Commission meet
The Union Ministry of Law said Saturday that a controversial interaction between the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was to discuss electoral reforms.
17 Dec 2021
PoliticsAmarinder Singh announces alliance with BJP for Punjab polls
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
16 Dec 2021
Rahul Gandhi'Minister is a criminal': Rahul Gandhi demands Ajay Mishra's sacking
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his attack on Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra while speaking in the Lok Sabha.
12 Dec 2021
JaipurRahul Gandhi slams BJP; says 'India of Hindus, not Hindutvavadis'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack at the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Jaipur rally Sunday.
12 Dec 2021
XNarendra Modi's Twitter account 'briefly compromised,' shares cryptocurrency scam link
PM Narendra Modi's personal Twitter account was "briefly compromised" in the early hours of Sunday.
10 Dec 2021
West BengalBJP's Kolkata civic poll manifesto talks security, health, education
The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party released its poll manifesto for the civic elections in Kolkata on Wednesday.
08 Dec 2021
PunjabFarmers to end protest tomorrow as Centre agrees to demands
Farmers are set to call off their protest against the central government's agricultural laws after taking a final call on Thursday noon.
08 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's 'laal topi' jibe at Samajwadi Party stirs Opposition attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi came under sharp attack from the Opposition over the use of his official PMO Twitter handle for a veiled "laal topi" (red cap) jibe at the Samajwadi Party (SP).
07 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiUAE, Kuwait to be Modi's first foreign visit in 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to start his foreign trip in 2022 by visiting the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait early next month.
07 Dec 2021
MaharashtraAaditya Thackeray gives Centre 3 suggestions to tackle Omicron surge
Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday wrote to the Centre highlighting three suggestions to tackle the looming threat posed by the coronavirus variant called Omicron.
