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18 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiGovt. introduces five bills amidst Congress disruption in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the second day today after Congress members made a ruckus over insinuations made by PM Modi against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
18 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Interesting records of Gujarat elections 2017!
Did you know that during Gujarat election 2017, at 80, Congress won the highest number of seats since 1985?
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Hardik-Jignesh-Alpesh trio saves the day for Congress!
Congress's alliance with the trio of Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel, Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani and OBC activist Alpesh Thakor allowed it to give BJP a tough fight.
18 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiGujarat and Himachal have chosen development: Modi on BJP win
It was a major win for the BJP as it retained its hold on Gujarat and wrested power from the Congress in Himachal Pradesh.
18 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar', says Smriti Irani on BJP win
The BJP has won the critical Assembly elections in PM Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat, though with a much less margin than it intended to.
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: What's behind BJP's diminished vote-share?
The BJP is all set to win Gujarat with a lead in about 99 seats (2pm).
18 Dec 2017
IndiaBJP vs. Congress: Top 8 Gujarat Assembly Election controversies
With BJP leading in the Gujarat Assembly Elections, it looks like the party is heading for a victory in the state for the sixth consecutive time.
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Leaders react to BJP's wins in Gujarat, Himachal
The BJP is all set to form the government in Gujarat for the sixth time and has managed to snatch the throne from the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh too.
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Incumbent Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani wins Rajkot (West)
Leading from front, incumbent CM Vijay Rupani won Rajkot (west) by around 25,000 votes. Though he was initially trailing against Congress's Indranil Rajguru, he made an impressive comeback.
18 Dec 2017
Himachal Pradesh#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Constituency-wise results in Himachal Pradesh as BJP takes lead
Counting of votes is underway for the Himachal elections. By 3 pm, BJP had taken a lead in 41 seats, more than the halfway mark of 35, and Congress in 23.
18 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#IndiaDecidesOn18th: BJP set to form government in Gujarat
Trends suggest that BJP will retain Gujarat. It will win for a record sixth time, but with a reduced margin.
18 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#IndiaDecidesOn18th: In Gujarat, trends show BJP leading in 98 seats
For Gujarat assembly elections, counting of votes began at 8am.
18 Dec 2017
Himachal Pradesh#IndiaDecidesOn18th: BJP wins in Himachal but Dhumal loses Sujanpur
Counting of votes began at 8am today for the Himachal Pradesh elections. BJP is all set to form government in the hill state with a lead in 44 seats (as of 4:50 pm).
18 Dec 2017
Gujarat#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Counting starts at 8 AM for Gujarat, HP elections
Counting has started at 8 am today for the critical Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, both key tests for BJP and Congress.
17 Dec 2017
Himachal Pradesh#IndiaDecidesOn18: Himachal elections- Look out for these five fiery battles
Voters in Himachal have alternatively voted for Congress and BJP to keep the parties on their toes.
17 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#IndiaDecidesOn18: Gujarat elections- Five key battles to watch out for
It's a prestige battle for the BJP as it attempts to retain control of Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi's home state, in the assembly elections.
17 Dec 2017
DelhiPoliticians turn Nirbhaya's commemoration event into blame-game
The pain of losing one's daughter to brutal gang-rape has to be severe enough by itself. But when others turn it into an opportunity to play politics, it's bound to be intensified.
17 Dec 2017
IndiaThe RaGa fan behind 'Rahul Milk', 'Rahul Onions' and more
A Gorakhpur Congress member has gained attention for his unique initiatives supporting Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
16 Dec 2017
Sonia GandhiIt's not goodbye yet for Sonia, will contest 2019 elections
Clearing the air surrounding her mother Sonia Gandhi's retirement from active politics, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the former Congress party president will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli and not her.
16 Dec 2017
Sonia Gandhi#RahulRaj: Will fight politics of anger, Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP
Rahul Gandhi has finally taken over as the Congress President at the party's headquarters in Delhi, becoming the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to lead the party.
15 Dec 2017
GujaratGujarat: SC rejects Congress plea for cross-verification of 25% EVMs
The SC has rejected a Congress plea seeking directions to the EC for cross-verification of at least 25% of EVM votes with VVPAT paper trail.
15 Dec 2017
IndiaSonia retires as Congress President: A new era in Congress
A day before Rahul Gandhi officially takes charge as the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi has announced her retirement as its President.
15 Dec 2017
IndiaParliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Dec 18
On the first day of the Parliament's Winter Session, the Lok Sabha was adjourned after obituary references. Proceedings will resume from 11am on December 18.
15 Dec 2017
IndiaBJP releases Rahul Gandhi-Jayanti Natarajan emails, questions Manmohan Singh's authority
PM Narendra Modi, at a recent function paying tribute to Parliament attack martyrs, exchanged a frosty hand-shake with former PM Manmohan Singh. Later, Singh released a video message demanding an apology.
15 Dec 2017
Yogi AdityanathTaj Mahal controversy continues: Now "Shiv Aarti" performed there
The Taj Mahal controversy continues unabated. Now, Taj witnessed high drama after two men decided to perform Shiv aarti inside the monument. A video of this incident also surfaced.
14 Dec 2017
Himachal PradeshExit polls predict a landslide victory for BJP in Himachal!
Since BJP-Congress have alternatively wrested power in Himachal, it is not much of a surprise that exit polls reveal a massive win for BJP with about 50 seats.
14 Dec 2017
GujaratGujarat exit polls predict a comfortable majority for BJP
After a high-voltage election campaigning, Gujarat has finally voted. The exit polls are out, and there is a clear winner.
14 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiGujarat polls: Congress says CEC working as Modi's "personal secretary"
The bitterly-fought Gujarat elections have witnessed a new democratic low. Now, Congress has accused CEC of working as PM Narendra Modi's "personal secretary."
14 Dec 2017
IndiaEC files FIR against Rahul for interview on Gujarat-poll eve
On the eve of the Gujarat polls' second phase, BJP and Congress again exchanged a war of words. This time it involves Rahul Gandhi's interview to a Gujarati TV channel which violated the 48hr ban on campaigning.
14 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiGujarat Phase II: 2.23cr voters in 93 constituencies cast ballot
About 2.3cr voters across 93 constituencies in North and Central Gujarat are casting their ballot in the second phase of the Gujarat elections today.
14 Dec 2017
Sonia GandhiFollowing Rahul's elevation, what will Sonia Gandhi's role be?
During her 19-year tenure as Congress president, Sonia Gandhi has certainly revived the party. However, with her failing health, she has slowly relinquished her hold.
13 Dec 2017
IndiaPM Modi: UPA government responsible for banking sector crisis
PM Narendra Modi slammed the UPA government and big industry for the banking sector crisis. He asked "When some in the government pressured banks to give loans to a select few industrialists, where were organizations like FICCI then?"
13 Dec 2017
IndiaManohar Parrikar, the first IITian to become CM, turns 62
Incumbent Goa CM, Manohar Parrikar is often described as an RSS pracharak, IITian, hard taskmaster and Modi's confidante.
13 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiWhat all was wrong with Modi's historic seaplane ride?
PM Narendra Modi made history by taking a seaplane ride from Sabarmati river to Dharoi dam in Mehsana during his Gujarat polls campaign.
12 Dec 2017
GujaratGujarat polls: Rahul says Congress confident of winning Gujarat polls
With Gujarat polls' second phase on December 14, today was Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi's last day of campaigning.
12 Dec 2017
IndiaImproved social media presence marks JD(U)'s 2019 LS elections' strategy
Taking cue from its ally BJP, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) will improve its social-media presence to reach a wider audience. Though JD(U) has social media accounts, they are not updated on a daily basis. Further, most of its leaders are not active users.
12 Dec 2017
IndiaGujarat polls: Manmohan Singh lambasts PM Modi, seeks his apology
The usually restrained Manmohan Singh condemned PM Narendra Modi for spreading "falsehoods" and "canards." Condemning him of setting a "dangerous precedent," Singh asked Modi to apologize.
12 Dec 2017
IndiaModi ends Gujarat campaign with India's first seaplane ride
The last day of PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat election campaign was historic: it marked the first journey of a seaplane in India.
11 Dec 2017
TalibanGujarat polls: New controversy over Chidambaram's photo with Taliban leader
Before the second phase of Gujarat elections, Congress is facing a deluge of problems.
11 Dec 2017
IndiaFormer president Pranab Mukherjee turns 82 today!
The consummate politician, Pranab Mukherjee has famously been described as Congress's quintessential Man Friday. Ironically, he was rewarded with the President's post but was not trusted enough to be made PM.
