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Sachin Pilot asks Congress for Rajasthan CM post 'without delay'
Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot has reportedly asked interim party chief Sonia Gandhi to make him the chief minister "without any delay," according to NDTV.
#HindiDebate: HD Kumaraswamy joins Ajay Devgn, Kiccha Sudeep's Twitter tiff
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday chipped in amid an online tiff between Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and his Kannada counterpart Kiccha Sudeep on Hindi being India's national language.
'End politics of hate': 108 former bureaucrats write to Modi
An open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by 108 former bureaucrats has called for an end to the "politics of hate" practiced "assiduously" by governments of his Bharatiya Janata Party.
Here's why Prashant Kishor is not joining Congress
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday declined to join the Congress and said he will not take responsibility for the 2024 general elections.
Congress announces 'Empowered Action Group' for 2024; silent on PK
Congress held a crucial meeting on Monday during which party chief Sonia Gandhi decided to constitute an "Empowered Action Group" for the 2024 general elections.
Delhi: Punjab CM Mann visits schools, hospitals; to sign MOUs
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Monday visited schools and hospitals in the national capital to know about the "Delhi model" and implement it in Punjab.
Assam: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani rearrested right after getting bail
Independent Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani was rearrested on Monday right after he was granted bail by a court in Assam's Kokrajhar in a case related to his tweet against PM Narendra Modi.
Amid Congress-PK talks, KCR ropes in I-PAC for 2023 elections
Amid speculation about poll strategist Prashant Kishor joining the Congress, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has appointed the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) to steer its 2023 Assembly election campaign.
Centre ordered demolition of temple in Delhi's Sriniwaspuri: AAP
The controversy over the anti-encroachment demolition campaign launched in several states took a new turn on Saturday.
Maharashtra: Hanuman Chalisa row reaches CM's residence; check details here
Security outside Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's Bandra house, Matoshree, was put on high alert after two lawmakers threatened to chant "Hanuman Chalisa" there on Saturday.
PK's Congress entry almost confirmed; final decision by Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi will soon reportedly take the final call on poll strategist Prashant Kishor's entry into the grand old party.
Is Prashant Kishor looking to get top post in Congress?
Congress President Sonia Gandhi is likely to organize one final meeting with well-known poll strategist Prashant Kishor and persuade him to join the party with an "attractive offer," India Today reported.
Assam Police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani: Details here
Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani was arrested by the Assam Police from the Palanpur Circuit House in Gujarat on Wednesday night.
Delhi BJP leader shot dead outside Mayur Vihar home
A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Delhi—identified as Jitu Choudhary (42)—was shot dead by unknown miscreants outside his house in Mayur Vihar late on Wednesday.
Will Kumar Vishwas be arrested for 'hate speech' against Kejriwal?
Noted poet and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas appears to be in hot water for his fiery statements regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this year.
Telangana: 6 TRS leaders arrested in mother-son suicide case
The police arrested six leaders of Telangana's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Tuesday for allegedly abetting the suicide of a mother and her son, who is a real estate businessperson in Kamareddy.
2024 in sight, Sonia Gandhi meets Prashant Kishor again
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday evening — their second meeting since Saturday.
Congress 'Chintan Shivir' to examine Prashant Kishor's plan next month
A month after facing an electoral fiasco in five states, the Congress party is planning to hold a three-day brainstorming session—called "Chintan Shivir"—from May 13 to 15.
Loudspeaker row: How Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, and Kerala reacted
Various states have reacted to rising communal clashes across India and the row over the using loudspeakers at religious places sparked by MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Karnataka: Cabinet reshuffle on cards after BJP chief Nadda's visit?
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Monday hinted a cabinet reshuffle or expansion is likely to happen in the state.
Not 5L, 40L Indians died of COVID-19, claims Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged 40 lakh people died of COVID-19 in India and not five lakh as the Centre claims.
Congress asks Prashant Kishor to join party: Details here
The Congress on Saturday asked poll strategist Prashant Kishor to join the party rather than work as a consultant.
West Bengal: TMC sweeps bypolls; Mamata Banerjee thanks voters
Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee, thanked voters on Saturday as her party secured an easy win in the by-elections to the Asansol Lok Sabha and Ballygunge Assembly seats.
By-election results: TMC sweeps West Bengal; RJD triumphs in Bihar
The counting of votes for the recently concluded by-elections for one Lok Sabha seat and four Assembly seats took place on Saturday.
SP chief Akhilesh's uncle Shivpal Yadav to join BJP soon?
The political scene in Uttar Pradesh took a new turn on Friday.
Karnataka: Congress demands minister Eshwarappa's resignation, arrest over contractor's suicide
Karnataka Congress leaders on Thursday protested against the state's Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa, demanding his resignation and arrest over his alleged role in civil contractor Santosh Patil's suicide.
Will Digvijaya Singh be arrested over Khargone violence remarks?
Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh appeared to be in serious trouble after making remarks on social media concerning the Khargone violence.
'British will come to seek jobs,' says Punjab CM; slammed
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's statements on Saturday about stopping the "brain drain" and a "plan to attract foreigners to apply for jobs" in the state drew sharp criticism.
Congress must worry about itself: Mayawati on Rahul Gandhi's comments
Mayawati, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo, slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, a day after he alleged she "didn't respond" to his election alliance offer for the recent UP Assembly elections.
Karauli violence: BJP MP alleges Hindu exodus; approaches Rajasthan CM
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena on Saturday alleged that the violence on Hindu New Year (April 2) had resulted in an "exodus of Hindus from Karauli" in Rajasthan.
Al-Qaeda won't understand uniform's importance: Assam CM on hijab video
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that al-Qaeda will never understand the significance of wearing uniforms in educational institutions, but Indian Muslims will.
India firm on its neutral stance: PM on Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India's strong independent position in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has allowed it to prioritize its national interests without succumbing to global pressure.
Congress' revival essential for democracy, society: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the revival of Congress is not just important for them but also for democracy and society.
Remove mosques' loudspeakers: MNS chief Raj Thackeray tells Maharashtra govt
Raj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has asked the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques and warned of putting loudspeakers in front of the mosques and playing Hanuman Chalisa.
Transfer Chandigarh to Punjab: CM Mann moves resolution in Assembly
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has moved an official resolution in the state Assembly on Friday calling for the immediate transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab to respect the people's sentiments and maintain harmony.
Kejriwal says 'India important, not me' after BJP vandalizes house
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, a day after BJP workers vandalized his residence for his comments regarding The Kashmir Files movie.
Kejriwal's residence vandalized, AAP says BJP wants to 'murder' him
Surrounded by controversy over his remark on the Bollywood film 'The Kashmir Files', Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence was vandalized on Wednesday.
'BJP misusing probe agencies': Mamata Banerjee in letter to Opposition
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to all opposition leaders and chief ministers of non-BJP ruled states, accusing the BJP-led Centre of misusing central agencies.
Video: Chaos inside West Bengal Assembly as TMC-BJP MLAs clash
The West Bengal Assembly descended into chaos on Monday with Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs exchanging blows after the saffron party legislators demanded a statement from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Birbhum violence and "worsening" law and order situation.
Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa CM for second term
Pramod Sawant was sworn in as Goa's Chief Minister (CM) for a second consecutive term on Monday.