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BJP MP Dubey labels former CEC Quraishi as 'Muslim Commissioner'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has faced backlash for comments made against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi.
Congress dismisses BJP's disavowal of MPs's remarks on Supreme Court
The Congress has rejected BJP president J.P. Nadda's efforts to distance the party from controversial remarks by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court of India.
Amid Raj, Uddhav Thackeray reunion hint, 'zero' formula jibe
Maharashtra's Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray are hinting at a possible reunion after decades, in a significant political development.
CJI responsible for civil wars in India, claims BJP MP
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has made some controversial statements, blaming the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for all civil wars in the country.
'Maharashtra much bigger than our fights': Thackeray cousins tease reunion
Both Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have expressed willingness to put aside their political differences for the greater good of Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural interests.
'Bring...all your aides': Stalin dares Shah to win TN elections
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has thrown a challenge to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
BJP to announce 5 new state presidents by April 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to declare new state presidents for five states by this weekend.
ED attaches Jagan Reddy's assets in decades-old money laundering case
The Hyderabad Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over ₹800 crore in its probe into a money laundering case against former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Dalmia Cements (Bharat) Limited (DCBL).
Ex-Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh (60) to marry party colleague
Former West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh will marry his party colleague on Friday, according to multiple reports.
Rahul Gandhi to speak at Brown University during US visit
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader, will be visiting the United States of America on April 21-22. He is scheduled to speak at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Dhankhar criticizes SC, calls Article 142 'nuclear missile' against democracy
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been vocal in his strong criticisms of the judiciary, after a landmark SC ruling that imposed a deadline on the President and Governors to approve Bills.
Robert Vadra blames BJP for ED summons, calls them baseless
Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for his recent summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
AAP leader Durgesh Pathak's house raided by CBI: Party
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak's house on Thursday.
'PM should rein in Shah': Mamata claims Bengal violence preplanned
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that the recent violence over the Waqf law was planned.
Congress protests outside ED headquarters after Sonia, Rahul Gandhi chargesheeted
The Congress Party has launched a countrywide protest against the Centre and its investigative agencies.
Setback for Siddaramaiah; court orders further investigation in MUDA case
A special court in Bengaluru has postponed its order on the Lokayukta's closure report in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
National Herald case: ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in its ongoing investigation in the National Herald case.
'Stay for 3 days, you'll get...': Gadkari on Delhi's pollution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has sounded a stark warning regarding the severe pollution levels in Delhi.
Rahul to launch 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan' aimed at revamping party
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan on Tuesday.
BJP MLA's son booked after forcibly entering temple, assaulting priest
The Madhya Pradesh police have registered a case against Rudraksh Shukla, son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, days after a group forced their way into the famous Mata Tekri temple in Dewas after it had closed.
'Cancel registration': Delhi CM warns schools against arbitrary fee hike
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued a strict warning to private schools against arbitrary fee hikes.
Stalin forms panel to recommend measures for Tamil Nadu's autonomy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formed a high-level committee to recommend measures on state autonomy and to improve working ties with the central government.
'Why were you…chaiwalla': Opposition counters PM's 'Muslims fix bicycles' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest statement criticizing the opposition's rejection of the new Waqf Act has created a storm.
'Don't need any demon': Mamata appeals for peace amid violence
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the public to maintain peace amid the ongoing violence in the state, sparked by the Waqf Amendment Act.
Telangana becomes 1st state to implement Scheduled Castes sub-categorization
The Telangana government has become the first in India to implement the Supreme Court-approved subcategorization of Scheduled Castes (SC).
'Take Waqf properties, we'll gouge out eyes': TMC MP threatens
Murshidabad witnessed violent clashes over the Waqf Amendment Act during the weekend, claiming three lives and injuring several.
'Votebank ka virus': Modi targets Congress for opposing Waqf Act
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying they are appeasing Muslim fundamentalists.
Karnataka survey proposes pushing caste-based quotas to 75%
Karnataka's recent caste survey has suggested a drastic change in the state's reservation system.
Pawan Kalyan's wife shaves head after son survives fire accident
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's wife Anna Lezhneva recently offered her hair as a token of gratitude at the Tirumala Tirupati temple.
'Mamata acts secular but...': Adhir Ranjan over Murshidabad violence
Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of "doing drama" over the recent violence in Murshidabad district.
TN governor sparks new controversy over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has sparked a fresh controversy by reportedly asking students at a function to chant "Jai Shri Ram."
Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Congress party of disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar unite for social causes in Maharashtra
In a surprising development, two of Maharashtra's most powerful leaders, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, have been seen together twice this week.
BJP blames Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-Hindu violence' in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of encouraging violence against Hindus in the state.
Tamil Nadu government enacts 10 laws post Supreme Court ruling
The Tamil Nadu government has enacted 10 laws following a Supreme Court ruling.
Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
AIADMK rejoins NDA; to contest election together with BJP
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Who's Nainar Nagendran, replacing Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief
The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Nainar Nagendran as its new president following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chennai on Friday.
Congress workers clash with Bihar police; Kanhaiya Kumar, others detained
In a major flashpoint of tensions in Bihar, police clashed with Congress workers during its Palayan Roko, Naukri Do padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday.