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L-G representing Delhi at NITI-Aayog meeting? Kejriwal gets a fact-check
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to express his anger on reports that Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal was "replacing" him at an ongoing NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Is Rahul Gandhi supporting BJP, asks protesting Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is continuing his sit-in protest at L-G Anil Baijal's office, asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi to reveal if he is actually supporting Bharatiya Janata Party.
Arvind Kejriwal's dharna continues for the sixth-day at L-G office
The sit-in by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his three cabinet colleagues today entered its sixth day as the impasse between the AAP dispensation and the Lieutenant-Governor over IAS officers' "strike" continued.
Kejriwal welcomes back Goa CM Parrikar, wishes him healthy life
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has welcomed back his Goa counterpart Manohar Parrikar after the latter returned to India following a three-month-long treatment in the United States.
Rahul Gandhi doing politics in farmers' name: BJP MP
Alleging that Rahul Gandhi doesn't have the ability to understand the problems of farmers, BJP MP Virendra Singh Mast said that the Congress president was just doing politics in their name.
PM, L-G refuse to intervene as AAP protest enters Day-5
The political drama in Delhi shows no signs of ending. The Center and L-G Anil Baijal have continued to remain mum, even as protests by AAP entered Day-5.
Hardik claims Gujarat-CM Rupani resigned; CM rubbishes it as 'lies'
Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel today stirred a controversy by making a claim about the resignation of Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who rubbished it as "lies" and "false rumors".
BJP-MLA's advice to women: Produce 'sanskaari' kids or stay infertile
Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker from Madhya Pradesh, Pannalal Shakya on Wednesday said women should remain infertile if they can't produce kids with 'sanskaar'.
Relief for AIADMK-government: Madras HC delivers split-verdict on MLAs' disqualification
The Madras HC failed to deliver a unanimous verdict on the disqualification of 18 AIADMK MLAs last year.
Delhi-drama: BJP launches counter-protest as former-veteran Yashwant Sinha joins AAP-battle
The political situation in Delhi turned more dramatic even as AAP leaders' sit-in protest at the L-G's office entered the fourth day.
Use this app to review politicians based on their work
Today, I got to know about a recently-launched rating app for politicians called the Neta App, using which its creator, Pratham Mittal predicted the hung assembly in Karnataka.
The-Great-Indian-Political-Drama: Akhilesh Yadav brings taps to press conference
Indian politics can never be sans drama and Wednesday's press conference of former Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav proved just that.
He comes, he (doesn't) speak: RaGa's press-conference lasts 2.45 minutes
For his maiden press conference in Mumbai, Congress President Rahul Gandhi spoke for just 2 minutes and 45 seconds and exited the meeting abruptly.
As sit-in protest enters third-day, Kejriwal trains guns on Modi
As Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's at the L-G's office entered Day-3, the AAP chief trained his guns on PM Narendra Modi.
After Akhilesh Yadav damages bungalow, UP governor seeks action
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik directed the state government on Tuesday to take action on bungalow reportedly damaged by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Rahul accuses Modi of disrespecting 'guru' Advani, triggers BJP anger
For a change, Rahul Gandhi's comments have triggered anger more than laughs.
6 times politicians displayed they are above any law
There is a quintessential element in Indian politicians - ego. The more power a politician gets to exercise, more of this element you would find in them.
Why Arvind Kejriwal wants full statehood for Delhi?
With 2019 Lok Sabha elections around the corner, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is once again demanding the full statehood for Delhi.
RaGa slams Modi; dares BJP, RSS to slap-cases against him
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today slammed PM Narendra Modi for not talking about employment for youth and farmers and said his fight was against the government's policies.
Kejriwal's visit to L-G's office turns into nightstay, indefinite fast
A visit by AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi L-G Anil Baijal's office yesterday turned into a nightstay, as they refused to leave till their demands were met.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee suffering from UTI, is stable: AIIMS
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS-Delhi yesterday, has been "diagnosed with a urinary tract infection," the hospital said in a late night statement.
PM Modi can't die: Sena's Saamna mocks 'assassination threat'
An editorial in Saamna, Shiv Sena's mouthpiece, allegedly mocked the Maoist threat to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Digvijaya Singh tweets fake picture about Bhopal flyover, apologizes
On Monday, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh apologized for tweeting a picture of a damaged bridge of Bhopal and questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party, when in reality the structure belonged to Pakistan
Rebel AAP leader sues Kejriwal for 25% attendance in assembly
Rebel AAP MLA Kapil Mishra, who once accused Arvind Kejriwal of taking Rs. 2cr-bribes, has now sued the Delhi CM.
'Democracy impossible without opposition': Amit Shah explains meaning of 'Congress-mukt-Bharat'
Launching an attack on Congress President Rahul Gandhi, BJP's Amit Shah on Monday said the phrase 'Congress-mukt Bharat' meant ridding India of the Grand Old Party's culture, and not the party itself.
Coca-Cola founder sold shikanji, McDonald's boss ran dhaba: RaGa
At an OBC outreach rally in New Delhi Monday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi spoke about lack of opportunities in India, while 'interestingly' comparing it to the US.
Will file petition to seek Modi's attendance in Parliament: AAP-MP
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said today that he would file a petition in the Delhi HC seeking details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance in Parliament.
6 worst performers in the Modi cabinet: Details here
While enjoying their power for the past four years, some ministers of the Modi government have forgotten their responsibilities toward people. Their roles have been insignificant in transforming the appalling status quo, which India needs to disrupt desperately.
Nitin Gadkari threatens legal action over PM's assassination allegations
BJP leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari has threatened "legal action" against "anti-social elements" following former JNU student leader Shehla Rashid's tweet which alleged that RSS/Gadkari "is planning to assassinate" PM Modi.
"So what?": Kumaraswamy on 'higher education' minister being Class-8 passed
On one hand, students are being stressed out by the intense competition. On the other, people without matriculation are becoming education ministers.
RSS considering Mukherjee as PM, Sena claims. Sharmistha says "NOT"
Is the RSS thinking of options for 2019? Shiv Sena thinks so. And "it might put forth Pranab Mukherjee ji as PM name if BJP fails to get required numbers," party leader Sanjay Raut said, days after Mukherjee's speech at an RSS event.
Sasikala's estranged brother Dhivakaran launches 'Anna Dravidar Kazhagam' political party
The estranged brother of deposed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, V Dhivakaran, today launched his political party "Anna Dravidar Kazhagam", named after Dravidian veteran CN Annadurai in Tamil Nadu's Mannargudi.
Modi's "Pakistan involved in elections" remark based on informal-sources: RTI
Almost six months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at Pakistan's involvement in the Gujarat assembly elections, an RTI reply has revealed his claim was based on informal sources.
Delhi: CM Kejriwal accuses CBI of going after mohalla clinics
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal alleged that CBI now started investigating the "Mohalla Clinics" project, "summoned" several senior officials, and seized related documents.
Karnataka: Congress-JD(S) alliance already in trouble? Portfolio-allocation leaves MLAs upset
Congress President Rahul Gandhi met MLAs led by MB Patil in New Delhi on Saturday, after portfolio allocation in Karnataka raised questions about the newly-formed alliance.
After much pressure, Akhilesh Yadav leaves behind vandalized official bungalow
When a team of 'Rajya Sampatti Vibhaag' visited former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's government residence after he left, they were shocked to see the state of the house.
Madhya Pradesh: Congress's fake voters claim gets busted by EC
Days after Congress alleged there were over 60 lakh fake voters in Madhya Pradesh, the Election Commission said there was no truth in the claims.
Calling RaGa 'Babua', Shah asks him to enlist Congress's achievements
From the dais as he addressed Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituency's workers, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah called his Congress counterpart 'Babua' (child) and asked him to enlist achievements of the grand old party in the last 70 years.
Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav vacates government bungalow after Supreme Court order
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has handed over the keys of the official bungalow allotted to him on Vikramaditya Marg in Lucknow to the Uttar Pradesh estate department.
9 interesting facts you wouldn't know about RSS
RSS, since its inception, has failed to detach controversies from its periphery.