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22 Feb 2019
Bihar#PulwamaAttack: Nitish Kumar doesn't want Article 370 to be scrapped
Bihar Chief Minister on Thursday said he will never support the scrapping of Article 370 which gives Jammu and Kashmir its special status.
21 Feb 2019
Samajwadi PartyIn UP deal, Akhilesh gets one seat less than Mayawati
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party, which forged a pre-poll alliance months ago, announced the constituency-based seat-sharing arrangement on Thursday.
21 Feb 2019
IndiaWater flowing to Pakistan will be used for Yamuna: Gadkari
While citizens are putting pressure on Centre to act against Pakistan after Pulwama terror attack, Union Minister of Water Resources Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said river water flowing to Pakistan will be used to revive Yamuna.
21 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaArvind Kejriwal is "tired of" convincing Congress for pre-poll alliance
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he was tired of convincing Congress to stitch a pre-poll alliance as the latter refuses to understand.
21 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaLok Sabha 2019: All about BJP's strategy with regional allies
After sealing the pre-poll alliances in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party has now turned its attention towards other states, like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
20 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaTamil Nadu: DMK, Congress tie up for Lok Sabha polls
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress in Tamil Nadu have announced on Wednesday that they have forged a seat-sharing alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduAIADMK, BJP seal Tamil Nadu's deal for Lok Sabha elections
A day after BJP and Shiv Sena reached an understanding in Maharashtra for the upcoming general elections, the saffron party sealed a deal with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
19 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduAIADMK and PMK join hands ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) today and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.
18 Feb 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: BJP, Shiv Sena forge alliance to fight elections together
The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena on Monday announced that they have sealed an alliance to contest the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections and subsequent Maharashtra Assembly polls together.
18 Feb 2019
West BengalWhy did Pulwama attack happen before elections, questions Mamata Banerjee
While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee courted controversy by raising questions about the Pulwama attack.
18 Feb 2019
Pakistan NewsPulwama attack: After supporting plebiscite in Kashmir, Kamal Haasan clarifies
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan sparked controversy on Monday by calling for a plebiscite in Kashmir, just days after the Pulwama terror attack shocked the nation.
18 Feb 2019
MaharashtraBJP, Shiv Sena to announce seat-sharing pact for LS polls
Ruling allies BJP and Shiv Sena are set to announce seat-sharing arrangement for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai today, senior Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.
18 Feb 2019
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)Pulwama attack: Sidhu, Akali leader exchange barbs during budget session
The Opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today sought dismissal of Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for his "utterances" in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack even as Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia and the cricketer-turned-politician exchanged barbs in the House.
18 Feb 2019
PulwamaSlammed for comments on Pulwama, Sidhu reminds BJP of Kandahar
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose remarks on Pulwama attack, stoked a controversy upped his ante against BJP on Sunday by reminding the party of the Kandahar episode.
18 Feb 2019
BiharSuspended BJP MP from Bihar Kirti Azad joins Congress
Darbhanga MP Kirti Azad, who was suspended by the ruling BJP for anti-party activities, joined Congress today.
18 Feb 2019
BiharFire in my heart too: Modi on outrage after Pulwama
Amid growing anger and demand for revenge in the nation after the horrendous Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he shared the same fire as countrymen.
17 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduSuperstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth won't contest Lok Sabha elections
Superstar Rajinikanth, who took the plunge into politics last year, clarified on Sunday he would not contest the upcoming general elections.
17 Feb 2019
Pakistan NewsSoldiers given freedom to attack: PM Modi speaks on Pulwama
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday turned up the heat on Pakistan at an official event in Maharashtra saying armed forces are free to hit back.
16 Feb 2019
Arvind KejriwalPondy CM 'forced' to sleep on road, Kejriwal raises concern
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today expressed concern over his Puducherry counterpart V Narayanasamy being "forced" to sleep on the road outside Raj Nivas in Puducherry in protest against the "negative stand" of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi towards the government proposals.
15 Feb 2019
India#WaahBJPWaah: Manoj Tiwari danced, Shah addressed rally after Pulwama-attack
Jaish-e-Mohammed struck on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir and 40 soldiers were martyred. The toll could rise as several others were injured.
15 Feb 2019
PulwamaSidhu condemns Pulwama attack, but asks why blame Pakistan
On Friday, Congress Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu condemned the ghastly Pulwama attack. But, he maintained an entire nation (Pakistan) can't be held responsible for the action of a handful.
15 Feb 2019
India#PulwamaAttack: Opposition stands with government, says RaGa
The Opposition stands united with the government and family of martyrs, said Congress President Rahul Gandhi at a press conference on Friday.
15 Feb 2019
South KoreaRahul Gandhi's meeting with G20 envoys canceled after Pulwama attack
On Thursday, the Congress called off a meeting of its president Rahul Gandhi and senior leaders with senior diplomats of G20 nations and neighboring countries, in the wake of the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans in Kashmir.
14 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiWas 16th Lok Sabha productive? Let the numbers talk
On Wednesday, the 16th Lok Sabha was dissolved for the general elections, due in April-May. In almost two months from now, some of the lawmakers will return to the House while others would have to taste defeat.
14 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaThey have said no: Kejriwal speaks on alliance with Congress
Reacting to months of speculation that Congress and Aam Aadmi Party may stitch a pre-poll alliance in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday revealed it isn't happening.
14 Feb 2019
PuducherryPuducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Kiran Bedi's house: Here's why
Following the footsteps of his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy spent Wednesday night outside Lieutenant-Governor Kiran Bedi's house to protest against her actions.
13 Feb 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: Mamata, Chandrababu, other opposition leaders attend AAP's mega rally
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today held a mega opposition rally "Remove Dictatorship, Save Country" against the BJP-led NDA government in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
13 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiMulayam Singh Yadav wants Modi as PM again
In the latest shift to happen in the Indian political landscape, Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has voiced his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tipping him for another term.
13 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiIn last Lok Sabha speech, Modi takes dig at RaGa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday delivered his last speech in the Lower House before the 16th Lok Sabha was dissolved for general elections due in April-May.
13 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaDichotomy of Kapil Sibal: Attacks Ambani outside court, defends inside
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal changed gears on Tuesday as he defended and attacked businessman Anil Ambani just minutes apart, prompting BJP to slam him.
13 Feb 2019
KarnatakaFeel like rape survivor: Karnataka speaker's statement sparks row
Amid the ongoing audio tape row which has rocked Karnataka politics, speaker KR Ramesh on Tuesday likened himself to a rape survivor who repeatedly has to answer questions.
13 Feb 2019
West BengalMahagathbandhan 2.0: At AAP's rally, Chandrababu Naidu to unite opposition
Almost a month after various opposition parties came together in Kolkata, West Bengal, to attend a mega rally organized by Trinamool Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party is all set to host another political event in Delhi on Wednesday.
12 Feb 2019
GujaratModi has rock-solid support, who's Opposition alliance leader, asks Shah
Claiming that PM Narendra Modi has rock-solid support of people, BJP president Amit Shah today said the coming Lok Sabha poll will be an important step for India to become a global superpower.
12 Feb 2019
Samajwadi PartyUP: Akhilesh Yadav "detained" at airport; war of words erupts
On Monday, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted that he had been "detained" by police at the Lucknow airport as he was about to catch a special flight to Prayagraj to attend a function.
12 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiTripura minister allegedly groped female colleague in PM Modi's presence
A video purportedly showing a Tripura minister groping his female colleague while sharing the stage with PM Narendra Modi has sparked a controversy, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.
12 Feb 2019
LucknowThieves steal mobile phones, cash at Priyanka Gandhi's grand roadshow
To mark Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's plunge into active politics, Congress planned a grand roadshow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, where hundreds of party cadres descended to catch her glimpse.
11 Feb 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Former member Vishal Dadlani to perform at AAP's fourth-anniversary celebrations
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government will complete four years of governance on February 14 and the party is going all out to celebrate this feat.
11 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiHere's why BJP leaders, including Modi, are donating Rs. 1,000
In a bid to improve transparency in elections, BJP President Amit Shah on Monday urged workers and well-wishers to donate money to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
11 Feb 2019
GoaMinorities can't be 'fooled' by BJP, says Goa Congress chief
Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar has claimed that BJP president Amit Shah's call to party leaders to reach out to minorities is nothing but an attempt to fool them.
11 Feb 2019
LucknowWatch: Priyanka Gandhi, brother Rahul start roadshow in Lucknow
Eighteen days after she got a top post in Congress, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit the campaign trail on Monday in Lucknow.