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Why are RSS, BJP fighting Congress over 'burning' khaki shorts?
A tweet by the Indian National Congress (INC) triggered a major political row on Monday with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blaming the grand old party for instigating violence
AAP claims Gujarat Police raided party office in Ahmedabad
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday claimed that the police stormed its office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Ghulam Nabi Azad to announce new party in 10 days
Addressing a public rally in Baramulla, north Kashmir — his first since quitting Congress a couple of weeks back — veteran leader and ex-Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said he could announce new party within 10 days.
Delhi LG approves CBI probe into purchase of DTC buses
The latest squabble between Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena erupted after the latter approved an investigation into the Delhi government's purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses.
Congress changes internal election rules after party leaders' 'transparency' concerns
The Indian National Congress (INC) has made substantial changes to its internal poll rules ahead of the crucial election for the next party president.
Rahul Gandhi's interaction with Christain priest triggers Congress, BJP spar
Congress's ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra has triggered fresh infighting in the party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP makes key leaders in-charge of states before 2024 polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced new party duties for prominent leaders on Friday.
BJP's Tejasvi Surya accuses Congress of defaming 'Brand Bengaluru'
While Bengaluru is dealing with floods, political infighting has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.
Over 80% government schools worse than junkyards: Kejriwal to Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, popular for modernizing government schools in the capital, on Wednesday said that over 80% of government schools in the country are "worse than junkyards."
Eyeing 2024 polls, Rahul Gandhi flags off 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
Indian National Congress (INC) MP Rahul Gandhi launches the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari on Wednesday.
Don't desire PM post: Nitish on leading opposition's 2024 race
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday cleared all speculations of him being the opposition's candidate for the prime minister post in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Delhi liquor policy: 'Sting operation' video exposes scam, alleges BJP
In a new twist in the Delhi liquor policy row, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released an alleged "sting operation" video, claiming Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia earned hundreds of crores through illegal brokerage.
As Tamil Nadu launches Delhi-model schools, Kejriwal pitches opposition unity
Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, broadly based on Delhi government schools, on Monday.
Jharkhand political crisis: CM Hemant Soren wins trust vote
Amid a raging political storm, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday won the trust vote, with 48 of 81 MLAs voting in his favor in the Assembly.
RaGa's 'Halla Bol' on Modi, says hate rising in India
In a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), Rahul Gandhi, said that under his rule, hate is on the rise in India.
Congress holds 'Halla Bol' rally against inflation at Ramlila Maidan
Congress is holding a mega rally ''Mehangai Par Halla Bol' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday to corner the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre over different issues, especially the price rise.
BJP will fall to 50 if…: Nitish Kumar's 2024 pitch
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hit out at his former aide, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and gave a clarion call for opposition unity.
Azad to launch new party with rally in Jammu today
A week after abandoning the Indian National Congress (INC) ship with a scathing attack on the Gandhis, veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is all set to launch his new party in Jammu and Kashmir.
Don't quit BJP, but work for AAP: Kejriwal in Gujarat
In an effort to woo voters along with BJP workers in poll-bound Gujarat, Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal said BJP workers should not quit the party, but rather continue getting paid by them and work as an insider for AAP.
Manipur 'coup': JD(U)'s 5 of 6 MLAs switch to BJP
After reports of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) planning to pull out from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ruling coalition in Manipur, five out of six of its MLAs rolled over to the BJP on Friday.
Jharkhand: Governor Bais flies to Delhi, may meet Amit Shah
Amid a mounting political crisis in Jharkhand and uncertainty about the fate of Chief Minister (CM) Hemant Soren, Governor Ramesh Bais on Friday left for New Delhi.
Kejriwal wins floor test in Delhi Assembly amid poaching allegations
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by Arvind Kejriwal passed the floor test in the Delhi Assembly on Thursday amid political infighting over the excise policy in the national capital.
Delhi LG to sue AAP leaders over 'false' graft charges
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, on Wednesday, threatened to sue the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for defamation for corruption charges hurled at him.
Nitish Kumar's JDU to withdraw support from BJP-led Manipur government
Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) will reportedly withdraw its support from the Manipur government where it was in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jharkhand political crisis: Ruling alliance MLAs leave for Chhattisgarh
After a "political picnic" within the state to evade horse-trading, Jharkhand's ruling alliance MLAs reportedly left for Nava Raipur in the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh on a chartered plane from Ranchi on Tuesday evening.
Race for 2024: Amit Shah to visit Bihar, Rajasthan
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections inch closer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to pull out its big guns in the opposition-ruled states.
'They found nothing': Sisodia on CBI searching his bank locker
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths on Tuesday searched Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's bank locker in connection with the case of alleged corruption in the Delhi liquor policy.
Is Shashi Tharoor planning to run for Congress president?
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has set off speculations about him running for the party president's post after he called for a "free and fair" election for its leadership in an article for Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi.
AAP holds overnight 'dharna' at Delhi Assembly, demands L-G's suspension
Amid its ongoing face-off with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has held overnight protests at the Delhi Assembly.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Will Congress choose a non-Gandhi as its next president?
A day after Congress announced the schedule for its presidential elections, speculations began to circulate that the grand old party may nominate a non-Gandhi party loyalist as its next chief.
Mamata Banerjee dares BJP to arrest her amid corruption claims
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to arrest her if they could.
Sexual abuse case against Lingayat seer; Karnataka CM Bommai tight-lipped
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has remained tight-lipped about the high-profile sexual abuse case involving the chief pontiff of a major mutt in the state's Chitradurga.
AAP vs BJP: Kejriwal's trust vote postponed due to ruckus
Amid high political tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the trust vote tabled by CM Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Assembly was postponed to Tuesday.
Congress set to elect new president on October 17
The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the grand old party's top decision-making body, on Sunday approved the election schedule to pick the party's new president, as per officials.
After Azad, Telangana Congress leader MA Khan quits, blames Gandhi
Trouble seems to be far from over for the Congress as another party leader MA Khan resigned on Saturday, this time in Telangana.
Jharkhand ruling alliance shift MLAs to prevent horse trading
Amid clouds of disqualification looming over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, the allies in power — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have shifted MLAs to Khunti district to prevent horse trading on Saturday.
Azad launching own party; restoring J&K special status on manifesto
Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is all set to form his own political party, said his close aide GM Saroori.
All eyes on governor in Jharkhand CM Soren's disqualification case
Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais will likely ask Chief Minister Hemant Soren to resign from the post following the disqualification notice sent by the Election Commission of India (ECI), as per reports.
As Congress attacks Azad, 5 other J&K leaders quit party
Commenting on Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting Congress, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Jairam Ramesh said it was "regrettable" that it came at a time when the party was engaged in fighting the BJP on price rise, unemployment and polarization.
Ghulam Nabi quits Congress, says party at 'no return' point
Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned from all positions of the party and quit the primary membership as well on Friday.