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Raghav Chadha loses 1M Instagram followers after party switch
Raghav Chadha's recent political shift from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has cost him dearly in terms of social media popularity.
AAP's Atishi claims BJP's 'Sheeshmahal 2' images are Pinterest fakes
The "Sheesh Mahal" controversy has resurfaced in Delhi after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Parvesh Verma released images of what he claimed was former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's new bungalow.
Swati Maliwal blasts Kejriwal as 'anti-women, corrupt' after joining BJP
Swati Maliwal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She slammed Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, calling him "anti-women" and alleging corruption.
Bhagwant Mann's jibe at Raghav Chadha spices up BJP-AAP row
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a jibe at Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who recently switched his allegiance from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Calcutta HC overturns EC's 48-hour motorcycle ban to 12 hours
The Calcutta High Court has modified the Election Commission's (EC) 48-hour motorcycle movement ban for the upcoming assembly elections.
Can 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs be disqualified for defection
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party
K Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has launched a new political party named the Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).
Why Sandeep Pathak's exit from AAP is shocking
Sandeep Pathak, the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national organizational general secretary, has shocked the party by defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Delhi Deputy CM calls Arvind Kejriwal 'Delhi's Rehman dacoit'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma has accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal of living a life of luxury.
Ashok Mittal quit AAP after 1 year of hosting Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal's former colleague Ashok Mittal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal join BJP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal have formally joined the BJP after meeting national president Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters.
Modi shares stage with RG-Kar victim's mother, now BJP candidate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a stage with the mother of RG Kar rape victim, who is now contesting from Panihatil on a BJP ticket, at an election rally in Dum Dum.
'BJP once again betrayed Punjabis': Kejriwal on Raghav Chadha's shocker
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reacted to the rebellion of Raghav Chadha with a one-line sentence.
73 RS MPs file fresh motion to remove Gyanesh Kumar
In a major development on Friday, 73 Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs signed a Notice of Motion for presenting an Address to the President of India, seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar.
'We gave everything but..': AAP reacts to Raghav Chadha's rebellion
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to Raghav Chadha's rebellion by accusing the BJP of conducting "Operation Lotus."
Raghav Chadha to join BJP with 6 other AAP MPs
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has announced that he will be joining the BJP along with Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, whom the AAP had appointed as Rajya Sabha deputy leader after removing Chadha.
'First-phase voting signaled end of TMC's maha jungle raj': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Friday, saying their "goons" will have no place to hide after election results.
'BJP winning 110/152 seats': Shah after Bengal's 1st phase polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
65 poll officers, on duty, excluded from Bengal voter roll
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain writ petitions of 65 election duty officers in West Bengal, whose names were deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), despite being enlisted as electoral officers in the ongoing elections.
Bengal: EC tightens post-poll camera and video data handling norms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued new post-poll guidelines for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
Modi takes Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to 'Maa Ganga'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video of his boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Gauhati High Court denies anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Complaint against woman who confronted Maharashtra minister over traffic jam
A complaint has been lodged against a woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic jam in Worli, Mumbai.
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress on EC's notice to Kharge
The Congress party has responded to the Election Commission's notice to its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal record highest-ever voter turnout
West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.9% in the polling for the first phase of the state Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Video: Bengal BJP candidate chased through fields, beaten by mob
The first phase of polling in West Bengal was marred by violence. One such case of violence was reported from the South Dinajpur district, where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subendu Sarkar was assaulted by alleged Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters.
'Polling agents forcibly removed': BJP candidate alleges attack by TMC
Subhendu Sarkar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kumarganj, West Bengal, has alleged that he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
SC stays life sentence of ex-Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi
The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction and life sentence of Amit Jogi, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi.
'I ate jhalmuri, but Trinamool felt sting': Modi jabs Mamata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party over the jhalmuri controversy.
Tamil Nadu registers 38% voter turnout, Bengal 41% at 11:00am
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal witnessed a massive voter turnout during the early hours of polling on Thursday.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir's party cadres in Murshidabad
A clash broke out in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the ongoing assembly elections.
Crude bomb hurled during polling in Bengal's Murshidabad; several injured
Tension gripped Nowda in West Bengal's Murshidabad district after unidentified persons allegedly hurled a crude bomb during polling for the state assembly election.
Polling for 152 seats in Bengal, 234 in TN begins
Voting began at 7:00am for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal and for 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
Court orders FIR againt Karnataka home minister over ₹500 bet
A Bengaluru court has directed the Kodigehalli Police Station to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
'Any minister who...': SC raps Mamata in I-PAC case
The Supreme Court pulled up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the ED raid of I-PAC, saying one cannot just walk in in the midst of an investigation.
'No glue, perfume on EVMs': ECI warns poll-bound TN, Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued strict guidelines for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
'Special trains from Surat-Bengal transporting voters': O'Brien writes to CEO
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election laws by arranging special trains to ferry voters from Surat to West Bengal.
Bengal hotels can host only local residents during polling: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a directive barring hotels in West Bengal from accommodating non-residents of the local constituency during the pre-poll and polling period.
'Get out': Mumbai commuter, stuck at BJP rally, confronts minister
A woman in Mumbai confronted Maharashtra's Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan after she was stuck in traffic for more than an hour during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest march in Worli.
Congress cancels Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata rally for Bengal elections
The Congress party has canceled its planned rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi.