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Bring Sena to power on its own in 2019: Minister
Shiv Sena leaders exhorted party workers to show their strength during its Dussehra rally on October 19 and bring the party to power on its own in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Modi, Shah launch a fresh attack on Congress from MP
Speaking at the 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' rally in Bhopal to mark the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah fired a fresh salvo at the Congress, calling the party a 'burden' on India.
BJP hasn't developed any UPA project: Rahul in Amethi
Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP for not developing projects launched by the UPA government.
Pakistan and Congress want to 'remove Modi', claims BJP
Launching a fresh salvo on Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi, BJP on Monday claimed the party shared a common goal with Pakistan- removing Prime Minister Modi from Indian politics.
Amit Shah's 'termite immigrant' comment gets criticized by Bangladesh
BJP President Amit Shah's choice of words, while speaking about illegal immigrants in India, has not gone down well with Bangladesh. The country's Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu called it an 'unwanted remark'.
People want 'mazboot', not 'majboor' govt: UP Deputy CM
UP Deputy CM, Keshav Prasad Maurya, today said people want a "mazboot" (strong) and not a "majboor" (helpless) government at the Center.
Karnataka: Congress plans massive fund collection ahead of 2019 elections
In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress unit in Karnataka has planned a massive people contact and funds collection program through its booth-level workers from October 2, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, KC Venugopal, said.
Parrikar will continue being CM, changes in Cabinet soon: Shah
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to stick with Manohar Parrikar as the Chief Minister of Goa despite his illness.
BJP will identify illegal-immigrants if it wins 2019 polls: Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah today said his party will seek to identify illegal immigrants living in India if it comes to power after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
In Vasundhara Raje's presence, two BJP leaders attack each other
In an incident which has left BJP red-faced, two of its leaders exchanged blows at a rally in Rajasthan's Alwar in the presence of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
#RajasthanPolls: Why is this IPS-officer's wife contesting against CM Raje?
A serving Indian Police Service officer's wife will contest the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly election as an Independent candidate from Jhalrapatan constituency, currently represented by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
BJP decides that Manohar Parrikar will continue as Goa CM
The BJP has decided that ailing Goal Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will continue in his post.
Visakhapatnam: Maoists, mostly women, shoot TDP MLA Kidari Sarveswara dead
Two Telugu Desam party leaders, including Araku MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma were killed in a Maoist attack on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.
Joining BJP was big-mistake, says Jaswant Singh's son after quitting
In a major blow to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, lawmaker Manvendra Singh quit the Bharatiya Janta Party on Saturday and called joining the party a big mistake.
Congress optimistic of 'grand alliance' in UP, says Raj Babbar
Undeterred by the BSP's recent alliance in Chhattisgarh and declaration of seats for Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar has said that his party is "optimistic" of a grand alliance in the state for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Rafale-deal: Government's defense and opposition's attacks make political discourse ugly
The bombshell, which former French President Francois Hollande dropped about the Rafale deal, has snowballed into a full-blown political controversy, with the opposition demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation and Centre denying all charges.
Country of over billion cannot run on single idea: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi said today that there was a feeling among people that one ideology was being imposed upon them and asserted that the country cannot be run on one single idea.
RaGa on a 2-day visit to Amethi from September 24
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to his Parliamentary constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, beginning September 24.
#ModiInOdisha: For stalling triple-talaq bill, PM criticizes Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a one-day visit to Odisha, laid the foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant and said this would boost the industry.
Chouhan announces SC/ST Act won't be misused, but protesters unhappy
In what can be seen as a move to placate protesting upper caste members, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, on Thursday, he would ensure the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act isn't misused in the state.
Gujarat: In 26 minutes, lawmakers approve salary-hike for themselves
On Wednesday, Gujarat lawmakers showed an unprecedented unity as they passed a bill after a debate which lasted 26 minutes.
#MakeCowGreatAgain? Uttarakhand-minister says cow exhales oxygen, should become National-mother
According to Rekha Arya, Minister of Animal Husbandry of Uttarakhand, cow is the only animal which not only inhales oxygen but exhales it too. To all the trees, we are sorry!
Rahul is a pirated laptop of verbosity: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Addressing the BJP Jharkhand unit office, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday likened the Congress President Rahul Gandhi to a pirated laptop having only "fake and fraud words".
Congress claims it has numbers to form government in Goa
Congress today claimed that it has the support of over 21 legislators in the 40-member Assembly, giving it enough strength to form the government in Goa.
Congress party not to name CM candidate in Telangana
The Congress would not name the Chief Ministerial candidate in poll-bound Telangana, where it would fight the Assembly elections jointly with the TDP, CPI, and Telangana Jana Samithi, a key party leader said today.
Deserve benefit of doubt: Supriyo on 'break your leg' controversy
Union Minister Babul Supriyo, who is at the center of a controversy for saying he will break a man's leg, said on Wednesday that he deserved the benefit of doubt.
Sidhu's Pakistan Army Chief hug comes back to haunt him
Ever since cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu hugged Pakistan Army Chief General Bajwa, the incident has haunted him.
Modi gifts projects worth Rs. 500crore to his constituency, Varanasi
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced development projects worth Rs. 500 crore while addressing a meeting in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency.
Man accused of lynching Muslim to contest 2019 elections
In what can be seen as a blemish on the Indian political system, Shambhulal Regar, a man accused of hacking and burning a Muslim man to death in Rajasthan, is all set to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Agra.
Congress denies reports of Maken resigning as Delhi Party Chief
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Ajay Maken, the Delhi Congress chief, had resigned from his post over health issues.
MLAs declare average income of Rs. 24.59 lakh/year
As per the latest report of the Association for Democratic Reforms and the National Election Watch, sitting MLAs across India have an average income of Rs. 24.59 lakh/year.
Madhya Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi launches poll campaign with road show
On Monday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi launched the party's poll campaign in Madhya Pradesh, a major BJP bastion, with a road show in Bhopal.
Goa: Congress stakes claim to form government, amid Parrikar's treatment
In a letter to Goa Governor Mridula Sinha, Congress has staked claim to form the government alleging the government is not functioning.
#HappyBdayPMModi: RaGa wishes health, happiness to PM; latter thanks him
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday today, Congress President Rahul Gandhi wished him health and happiness in a tweet.
Jharkhand: BJP-worker washes MP's feet, then drinks same water
In a shocking incident, a Bharatiya Janata Party worker washed feet of MP Nishikant Dubey at a recent event in Jharkhand and then drank the same water.
#HappyBirthdayPMModi: To the man we love, politician not so much
The word 'Modi' invokes a whole gamut of emotions - from the most revered man to perhaps the most hated politician, Narendra Damodardas Modi is many things.
BJP to apply 'T20' formula for 2019 Lok Sabha polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party will apply the "T20 formula" to ensure victory in the 2019 general elections, a senior party leader said.
India will face another partition in 2047: BJP's Giriraj Singh
Bharatiya Janata Party member and Union minister, Giriraj Singh once again does what he's good at- releasing controversial statements.
JNUSU Elections: United-Left sweeps all four seats, ABVP comes second
The Left Unity has worked wonders at the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union elections, as it swept all four seats of President, Vice President, General Secretary and Joint Secretary.
'Free-fuel receiver' Ramdas Athawale bats for upper caste reservation
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale called for reservation for upper caste, on Saturday at an event in Jaipur.