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Those stopped from looting public money are forming 'mahagathbandhan': PM
On a day when many opposition parties came together on a common platform in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at their proposed 'mahagathbandhan' or grand alliance, saying it is a combination of those whom he had prevented from "looting" India.
Thieves, publicity PM and more: What opposition leaders said today
On Saturday, opposition leaders savagely attacked NDA at Centre and primarily Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a number of issues.
#MegaRally: Banerjee claims Modi's government is past its expiry date
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who organized the mega opposition rally in Kolkata on Saturday, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is past its expiry date.
Gathbandhan not against me, but Indians, says PM Modi
A war-of-words ensued on Saturday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the numerous opposition leaders who participated in United India rally.
Sabka Haath, Sabka Vinash: Yashwant Sinha slams Modi at opposition-rally
Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha didn't mince his words on Saturday as he spoke at the mega opposition rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, organized by TMC.
Here's why Mamata Banerjee chose Brigade Ground for mega rally
Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground is all set to welcome politicians from across the country for Mamata Banerjee's rally.
Mamata Banerjee's United Rally: Towering political leaders reach Kolkata
Mamata Banerjee's United Rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Saturday which is primarily a show of strength of opposition leaders will be attended by towering leaders of the country, including a former Prime Minister and several ex-Chief Ministers.
Karnataka crisis: Congress moves MLAs to resort amid poaching threats
The Karnataka political crisis deepened on Friday after four Congress MLAs missed the legislature meet despite the party issuing a whip and threatening to act under the anti-defection law.
Ram Mandir date: RSS clarifies that 2025 is completion date
After critics claimed that the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) was pushing the date for the construction of the Ram Mandir to 2025 to give relief to the BJP ahead of the elections, the Hindu organization has issued a clarification.
Lok Sabha elections schedule could be announced in March first-week
Reportedly, the Election Commission (EC) is set to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in the first week of March.
Rahul Gandhi backs "Mamata Di" ahead of mega Opposition rally
On Friday, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the mega 'United India' rally in Kolkata on Saturday.
Karnataka: Three Congress MLAs go 'missing' ahead of headcount meeting
Politics in Karnataka has been mired in twists and turns recently. Adding to the long list of controversies, Congress has asked all its MLAs to be present in a meeting on Friday.
Amit Shah has 'suar ki beemari', says Congress MP
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad made derogatory remarks on the health of BJP President Amit Shah, saying he has contracted suar ki beemari (illness of pigs).
BJP finally tells Shatrughan Sinha: Leave if you're unhappy
It seems the BJP has had enough of Shatrughan Sinha's barbs as the actor-turned-politician was recently advised to quit the party if he didn't like it.
Congress wishes speedy recovery to Amit Shah and Arun Jaitley
On Wednesday, the official Twitter handle of Congress sent best wishes to senior BJP leaders Amit Shah and Arun Jaitley, both of whom are undergoing treatment after an illness.
On teaming-up with AAP, Sheila Dikshit says nothing's final yet
Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, on Tuesday didn't rule out Congress' alliance with AAP but said nothing is confirmed yet.
Mayawati turned 63: Supporters 'loot' cake, party with bar-dancers
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati might have decided to celebrate her 63rd birthday in a low key fashion, but her die-hard loyalists wished to celebrate it pompously.
Siddaramaiah attacks Modi while BJP-lawmakers from Karnataka stay at resort
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over the coalition crisis in the state and asked him whether his saaf niyat slogan was about grabbing power through a coup.
PM Modi in Kerala: LDF govt's stance on Sabarimala 'shameful'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala over the Sabarimala issue, calling the LDF's stand "shameful".
Karnataka: Two MLAs withdraw from Kumaraswamy govt, Operation Lotus again?
The withdrawal of two independent MLAs from the H D Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka has seen the southern state plunged into an intense political drama.
Mayawati asks for BSP-SP unity as gift for birthday
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is celebrating her 63rd birthday today and, for her birthday gift, has called for unity with the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the national elections.
BSP making massive preparations to ring in Mayawati's 63rd birthday
Massive preparations are underway to celebrate BSP supremo Mayawati's 63rd birthday in Lucknow, UP capital, tomorrow.
After SP joins hands with BSP, party member expresses displeasure
A day after Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party's Mayawati announced their grand alliance in an anticipated press conference in Lucknow, an MLA has expressed concern over them teaming up.
LS polls: Yechury rules out nationwide tie-up between CPI(M), Congress
Any talks of a CPI(M)-Congress adjustment for the parliamentary election have to be "initiated at the state level" as the political situation is different in various states, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said, virtually ruling out a nationwide tie-up between the parties.
One who will trounce Sena yet to be born: Thackeray
Hitting out at BJP chief Amit Shah for his remarks that the saffron party will thrash former allies if a pre-poll alliance did not materialize ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today said one who will trounce the Sena was yet to be born.
BJP's end near, feels RaGa; 'snubbed' Congress makes plans
That Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party joined hands and left Congress won't change the end result for Bharatiya Janata Party, said President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday in Dubai.
On 'mahila' remark row, RaGa says 'Don't impose your sexism'
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, whose remarks on Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, sparked a huge controversy has asked the BJP to not impose 'their sexism on him' and maintained he would have made the same comment had it been a man.
PM Narendra Modi's war-cry for 2019: This Chowkidaar won't stop
On Saturday, the second day of BJP's National Executive meeting at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, the top brass of the saffron party launched a blitzkrieg on the opposition with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying 'the chowkidaar won't stop'.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hits out at BSP-SP grand alliance
Any grand alliance of Opposition parties against the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will bring in anarchy, corruption and political instability, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said today.
In press-conference, dramatic Akhilesh Yadav says Mayawati's insults are his
In yet another proof that relationships change in Indian politics at the drop of a hat, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati held a joint press conference on Saturday looking ready for the battle that is 2019 general elections.
Before SP-BSP joint-presser, Abhishek Singhvi says ignoring Congress 'dangerous mistake'
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav will address the press together soon and fireworks are expected after this.
Congress workers interrupt screening of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
In Kolkata, a bunch of Congress workers disrupted the screening of Anupam Kher's latest movie The Accidental Prime Minister on Friday saying it insults senior members of the old party.
Here's what to expect from Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav's press-conference
Former bitter rivals Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati will hold a press conference at a five-star hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, their parties' sources have revealed.
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit named as Delhi Congress chief
Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been chosen as the new chief of the Delhi Congress.
#AyodhyaDelayed: Here's why Justice Lalit recused himself from the case
On Thursday, the Supreme Court adjourned the sensitive Ayodhya case for January 29 after one of the five judges in the Constitution bench recused himself.
Both Congress and BJP are guilty of making sexism normal
Congress President Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked outrage with BJP and netizens slamming him.
'Be a man', Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi, invites criticism
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has found himself at the center of a controversy after he claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scared of his questions and instead sent a woman to defend himself at the Parliament.
RS passes bill to give 10% reservation to economically-weaker sections
After hours of debate, the Rajya Sabha passed the reservation bill on Wednesday.
Was Rafale-deal stopped for Michel Mama: PM Modi asks Congress
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched an attack on Congress and Gandhi family by mentioning Christian Michel, the middleman of AgustaWestland, and asked if the Rafale deal got delayed because of him.
#CitizenshipBill: In Rajya Sabha, Rajnath Singh says false-information being spread
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke on the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and said a lot of false information was being spread on it. He noted border security won't be compromised in any case.