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Mani Shankar Aiyar's dinner attended by former army chief, ex-diplomats
The Gujarat elections' slugfest has veered in a different direction after Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar called PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person.
Gujarat Polls: Modi, Rahul Gandhi denied permission to hold roadshows
With the second phase of the Gujarat polls coming up, PM Narendra Modi and Congress VP Rahul Gandhi have hit the campaign trail with a vengeance.
Modi alleges "secret meeting" between Aiyar and Pakistan officials
Ahead of the second phase of polling in the Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi has upped the ante against the Congress.
Gujarat Elections: Congress candidate complains of EVM hacking, EC investigates
Voting in Gujarat elections was mired in controversy as malfunctioning of EVMs was reported in certain areas. Congress candidate from Porbandar, Arjun Modhwadia filed a complaint with the EC that the EVM in his constituency was connected by Bluetooth.
RTI: Modi government spent Rs. 3755cr on publicity
Ever wondered how much the BJP government spends on its glitzy and eye-catching advertisements? How does it ensure that Swachh Bharat and Digital India messages reach every household?
Less than 24 hours before Gujarat polls, BJP releases manifesto
Less than 24 hours before Gujaratis will exercise their right to vote, BJP has released its manifesto.
Mani Shankar Aiyar suspended, Jaitley says it's a "strategic" move
Following senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's rant calling PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person, Congress showed him the door.
Gujarat polls: Congress dissenter Shehzad Poonawalla to start anti-Rahul campaign
As BJP aims to win 150 seats in the upcoming Gujarat polls, they seem to be getting help from unknown quarters. Interestingly, the latest to join the BJP, albeit not openly, is Congressman and Rahul Gandhi's critic, Shehzad Poonawalla.
BJP's Gaurav Bhatia: Sibal represented Sunni Waqf for Babri hearing
BJP's Gaurav Bhatia slammed Congress's Kapil Sibal for claiming that he didn't represent the Sunni Waqf Board during the Babri Masjid hearing.
After "chaiwala," motormouth Mani Shankar now calls PM Modi "neech"
Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar does it again. Launching a personal attack, he called PM Modi a "neech aadmi" (low-life person) even as the crucial Gujarat polls are right around the corner.
BJP's Vinay Katiyar: Delhi's Jama Masjid was "Jamuna Devi Temple"
BJP MP, Vinay Katiyar is known to stoke controversies. After claiming that Taj Mahal was built by breaking down a Shiva Temple, the Bajrang Dal chief has now declared that Delhi's Jama Masjid was earlier known as "Jamuna Devi Temple."
Gujarat polls: Hardik Patel sex-CDs Part III go viral
Apart from Hardik's capacity to draw massive crowd at rallies, his purported sex-CDs continue to provide him sensational coverage.
Gujarat polls: Centre unveils Rs. 8,500cr export sops
Ahead of Gujarat polls, Congress has mobilized its alliance with Patidars and Dalits, promised sops for farmers and enticed small traders who are upset about GST.
Will Rahul be able to revive Congress, as its president?
After a 19-year Congress presidency, Sonia Gandhi is making way for heir-apparent, Rahul Gandhi.
Modi: Central Bank of India, RBI were Ambedkar's vision!
Despite cyclone Ockhi closing in, PM Narendra Modi continued with his punishing schedule of addressing rallies, ahead of the Gujarat polls.
Maharashtra: BJP's Yashwant Sinha detained by police over farmer protests
It seems senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha will not stop embarrassing his party anytime soon!
Remembering Jayalalithaa on her 1st death anniversary
A year back, former TN CM Jayalalithaa died on this fateful day leaving behind a divided party and several dejected followers.
Another Twitter goof-up by Congress scion Rahul Gandhi
With Gujarat election inching closer and the upcoming declaration of Congress's new party president, Rahul Gandhi has several excuses to be in news. But the Gandhi-Nehru scion is making headlines for a reason less flattering.
Rebel JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified from RS
RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu disqualified rebel JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar from the house "with immediate effect."
Who will inherit Jayalalithaa's property?
A year has passed since AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa died. However, legal battles over who will inherit what have just begun.
Gujarat Elections: Congress manifesto promises relief to farmers; Patidar quotas
Congress released its manifesto for the upcoming Gujarat elections. The 182-member Assembly will go to polls on December 9 and 14. Ashok Gehlot and Bharatsinh Vaghela released it in Ahmedabad.
Rahul's elevation: PM Modi congratulates Congress on its "Aurangzeb Raj"
Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination for Congress president today, amid high drama.
Kumar Vishwas v/s AAP: Discusses AAP 2.0 with ousted leaders
AAP leader, Kumar Vishwas once again made statements suggesting that all wasn't well between him and the party.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination for Congress president post, amid drama
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has filed his nomination for the party president's post, finally paving the way for his elevation.
UP civic-polls: BJP heads towards major win, Congress loses Amethi
Counting is on for the UP civic elections, being seen as a crucial test for CM Yogi Adityanath.
UK-based Indian-origin businessmen commit Rs. 500cr for Gadkari's Ganga Mission
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently approached investors in London seeking investment for the Clean Ganga Mission.
PM Modi: Ready to pay political price for better India
While speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2017, PM Narendra Modi promised to ensure "greater transparency, development-friendly system and citizen-centric governance."
Gujarat elections: Bookies predict 107-110 seats for BJP
Though betting is illegal in India, the underground betting business flourishes during elections.
The 'apolitical' family of PM Modi: Here's all about them
PM Modi is an outspoken critic of dynastic politics and nepotism; he practices what he preaches.
PM Modi: Pandit Nehru was against building Somnath temple
With Gujarat elections approaching, PM Modi is on a roll; he addressed back-to-back rallies at Morbi, Prachi, Palitana and Navsari.
Somnath temple: Rahul's sign in "non-Hindu" list, Congress cries "fake"
Ahead of the Gujarat elections, Rahul's temple-hopping led him to Somnath temple.
BJP's Suraj Pal of Deepika-bounty fame resigns as media-coordinator
Suraj Pal Amu, who announced a Rs.10cr bounty on Padmavati actress Deepika Padukone's head, resigned from his post as BJP's chief media-coordinator in Haryana.
PM Modi: Congress gave hand-pump model, BJP delivered Narmada model
Ahead of the upcoming Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi will address four rallies. He began with an election rally in Morbi. These will be followed by rallies in Prachi (Somnath), Palitana (Bhavnagar) and Navsari (south Gujarat).
Gujarat HC rejects Wire's plea against gag-order over Jay Shah
The Gujarat HC has dismissed The Wire's plea against a gag order by a lower court.
After Centre downgrades Lalu's security, son threatens to skin Modi
Jumping into a controversy again due to his sensational remark, RJD chief Lalu Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap said he will skin PM Narendra Modi if any harm is done to his father.