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30 Sep 2019
BiharPeople from Bihar avail free treatment in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is "proud" of what his government achieved in the national capital, as far as healthcare and education are concerned.
30 Sep 2019
Yogi AdityanathChinmayanand case: Congress leaders detained, permission for protest march denied
Yogi Adityanath's government in Uttar Pradesh, which is already being accused of going soft on rape-accused Chinmayanand, hit a new low on Monday after Congress leaders were detained.
30 Sep 2019
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)Denied food, tortured by Misa: Lalu's daughter-in-law makes shocking claims
At a time when rains have ravaged Bihar and taken several lives, the state's capital Patna remained in news for an entirely different reason.
30 Sep 2019
HaryanaModi and Shah finalize candidates for Haryana, Maharashtra elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah met on Sunday to finalize the candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra.
27 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiHe urinated on me: BJP minister's wife alleges domestic violence
A minister of Yogi Adityanath's government has been accused of domestic violence by his wife, who claimed she apprised the Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi about it too.
27 Sep 2019
MaharashtraSharad Pawar-ED showdown: NCP chief won't visit agency's office today
Sharad Pawar, the chief of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), made a couple of flip flops on Friday.
26 Sep 2019
Arvind KejriwalWhy are BJP leaders protesting outside Arvind Kejriwal's house?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house turned into a fortress on Thursday after police deployed forces to deal with agitating members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Sep 2019
Arvind KejriwalTiwari to leave if NRC brought to Delhi: Kejriwal
Political heat in New Delhi turned up on Wednesday after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharatiya Janata Party's Manoj Tiwari indulged in a war of words over National Register of Citizens (NRC).
25 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaRape-accused Chinmayanand isn't a BJP member anymore, claims spokesperson
Weeks after the scandal related to Chinmayanand broke, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has distanced itself from him.
24 Sep 2019
BiharGiriraj Singh's political innings might end in 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party's firebrand leader Giriraj Singh has hinted that he might pull the shutters on his political career by 2024.
24 Sep 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Decisions taken collectively, how is Chidambaram at fault, asks Manmohan
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who is lodged in Tihar jail in connection to corruption in INX Media case, has found support in ex-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
23 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiManmohan, Sonia meet Chidambaram in Tihar. 'Honored', says jailed leader
Lodged in Tihar jail since September 5, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was visited by Sonia Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday morning.
21 Sep 2019
HaryanaMaharashtra, Haryana elections on October 21; results on October 24
On Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced that Assembly elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana in a single-phase on October 21.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaJharkhand: BJP government to pay reporters to write about welfare-schemes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled government in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Raghubar Das, has launched a new scheme, that promises to provide a grant of up to Rs. 15,000 to print and TV reporters, for covering the administration's welfare schemes and other initiatives.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaIn rare meeting with Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee discusses NRC
A day after she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a word with the former's right hand in government- Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his North Block office in New Delhi.
19 Sep 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Haven't joined Congress, didn't give written resignation either: Alka Lamba
Earlier this month, rebel AAP MLA Alka Lamba called it quits with the party, putting an end to her six-year-long journey. But, on Wednesday she claimed she hasn't given her "written resignation".
19 Sep 2019
IndiaI have been working on economy: "Tai" Nirmala Sitharaman
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed to power again in May 2019, he gave the ministry of finance to Nirmala Sitharaman.
18 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiMamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, discusses West Bengal's name change
A short while ago, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, their first meeting since May 2019 elections.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaRajinikanth supports Shah's 'one language' policy, but explains the problem
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stoked a controversy on Hindi Diwas last week when he batted for "imposing" Hindi in the country, saying it will bolster unity.
17 Sep 2019
Madhya PradeshPeople wearing saffron commit rapes inside temples: Digvijaya Singh
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh is not new to controversies. Landing in headlines because of his words is something the senior Congress leader aces in.
17 Sep 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Andhra Pradesh: After ex-speaker dies, Naidu demands CBI probe
On Monday, former speaker of Andhra Pradesh Kodela Siva Prasad Rao allegedly committed suicide. A tall leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Rao was apparently upset after a case was filed against him.
17 Sep 2019
BiharNew book claims Thackeray family hailed from Bihar
The Thackerays may not be fans of migrants from North India, particularly Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, but a new book claims they also hail from the region which they despise.
17 Sep 2019
RajasthanRajasthan: Setback for Mayawati, all 6 BSP MLAs join Congress
In a big jolt to Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, all six MLAs of her party switched sides in Rajasthan to join the ruling Congress, led by Ashok Gehlot.
16 Sep 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)In letter to 'jailed' father Chidambaram, Karti mocks PM Modi
Karti Chidambaram, in a two-page letter addressed to his father and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on the latter's 74th birthday, criticized the current government.
16 Sep 2019
India#HindiDebate: Kamal Haasan says 'battle for Tamil bigger than Jallikattu'
Mere days after Home Minister Amit Shah's push to make Hindi India's national language, actor and politician Kamal Haasan has come out in opposition of his comments.
16 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAfter 'house arrest', Farooq Abdullah detained under Public Safety Act
In an unprecedented development, Farooq Abdullah, the President of National Conference (NC) and a three-time former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has been detained under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA), reports said on Monday.
16 Sep 2019
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh: Ex-speaker Kodela Siva Prasad Rao commits suicide
Kodela Siva Prasad Rao, the former speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, committed suicide at his Hyderabad residence on Monday.
16 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaGhulam Nabi Azad can visit J&K, but with conditions: SC
On Monday, the Supreme Court allowed senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit some districts of Jammu and Kashmir, but added that he will not make any speeches or hold a public rally, as per his "own submissions".
16 Sep 2019
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Shop sells milk and chicken together, BJP frowns
In Madhya Pradesh, a shop has become the latest reason why the ruling Congress and BJP-led Opposition are fighting.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaEnough jobs, but candidates from North-India lack skills: BJP leader
The ruling BJP-led central government's blame-game over the ongoing economic slowdown does not seem to end.
14 Sep 2019
Shashi TharoorBJP leaders will head key parliamentary panels, Congress gets Home
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has decided to keep the chairmanship of key parliamentary panels, to itself. The parliamentary panel which will overlook the Home Ministry will be headed by Congress.
14 Sep 2019
Samajwadi PartyTo meet Akhilesh Yadav, SP leader dresses as groom
In a bizarre news, a Samajwadi Party leader named Firoz Khan, dressed up like a groom to enter Rampur, the constituency represented by Azam Khan.
14 Sep 2019
IndiaFor 40 years, citizens have been paying UP's ministers taxes
A four-decade-old law which prevented Uttar Pradesh ministers from paying their own income tax has been repealed by Yogi Adityanath-led state government.
14 Sep 2019
IndiaStalin, Mamata disagree with Shah's 'Hindi for all' idea
The Hindi language took center stage in Indian politics on Saturday after Home Minister Amit Shah linked it with country's unity.
14 Sep 2019
IndiaHindi Diwas: Amit Shah pushes for Hindi as national language
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pushed for Hindi to be designated India's national language.
14 Sep 2019
Rahul GandhiHere's why Rahul Gandhi missed CWC meeting, called by Sonia
Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi skipped a crucial CWC meeting called by interim party President Sonia Gandhi, raising eyebrows quite naturally.
13 Sep 2019
Delhi UniversityDUSU elections: ABVP bags 3 seats; NSUI takes Secretary's post
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) swept the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, winning three out of four seats on Friday.
13 Sep 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal supports stricter traffic rules, but hints at revising fines
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal disagrees with PM Narendra Modi-led government frequently, but he feels the amended Motor Vehicles Act has made Delhi's roads better.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaBy 2022, India could have a new Parliament building
By the time we celebrate our 75th Independence Day in 2022, India may have a new Parliament or a refurbished one, at least.
12 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAyodhya case: Muslim party's advocate alleges his clerk was assaulted
Senior lawyer Rajeev Dhavan, who is appearing for the Sunni Waqf Board in the sensitive Ayodhya case, on Thursday alleged that his clerk was assaulted on the Supreme Court's premises.
