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16 Nov 2018

Mumbai

Maharashtra winter session from Monday: Maratha-quota reservation, drought to dominate

The State Backward Class Commission report on Maratha reservations and the drought in 151 talukas are expected to dominate the two-week-long winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, set to begin on November 19 (upcoming Monday).

16 Nov 2018

Goa

No major New-Year event planned, Goa government might reconsider fee

With no big-ticket entertainment event scheduled for New Year in Goa, the state government today said it could reconsider the fees levied on them in case organizers sought a reduction.

12 Nov 2018

Bengaluru

Family, friends, BJP leaders pay last respects to Ananth Kumar

A pall of gloom descended on Union Minister Ananth Kumar's residence in Bengaluru today as mourners turned up in large numbers to pay their respects.

11 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

Ram-temple issue should be resolved at earliest: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today pitched for a resolution of the contentious Ram temple issue at the earliest.

07 Nov 2018

Punjab

Punjab: 'Invest Punjab Business First Portal' launched to boost industrial-development

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, yesterday launched the 'Invest Punjab Business First Portal', aimed at further boosting industrial development in the state.

25 Oct 2018

Goa

Goa: BJP pressurizing Parrikar to continue as CM, alleges Velingkar

Former Goa unit RSS chief, Subhash Velingkar, has alleged that the BJP High Command is pressuring Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to continue in the post despite his ill health, to retain power in the state.

25 Oct 2018

Assam

Assam: BJP MLA Gowalla withdraws resignation two days after submission

BJP MLA Terash Gowalla today withdrew his resignation from the Assam Assembly, two days after he submitted it to Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal on some issues.

25 Oct 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

CS assault case: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

A Delhi Court has granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.

24 Oct 2018

West Bengal

Santragachi stampede: Four-member committee formed to probe station stampede

The Railways formed a four-member committee to inquire into circumstances that led to a stampede at West Bengal's Santragachi station, killing two and injuring 15 others, a South Eastern Railway (SER) spokesperson said.

23 Oct 2018

India

Assam BJP MLA resigns from the Assembly. Here's why

First-time BJP MLA Terash Gowalla today said he has sent his resignation letter from the Assam Assembly to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

18 Oct 2018

Assam

Assam celebrates Kati Bihu festival; Governor, CM extend best wishes

Assam's third Bihu festival, known as Kati Bihu, was being celebrated across the state on Thursday, officials said.

18 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

ND Tiwari, former CM of UP and Uttarakhand, dies

On Thursday, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ND Tiwari passed away. He was undergoing treatment at the Max Hospital in Saket, Delhi.

13 Oct 2018

Yogi Adityanath

Mayawati's vacated bungalow is now Shivpal Yadav's, courtesy Adityanath government

The sprawling bungalow on 6, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, in Lucknow, which was former Chief Minister Mayawati's abode for long, will soon be the house of Samajwadi rebel Shivpal Yadav, multiple reports said.

13 Oct 2018

Shiv Sena

Goa man seeks quashing of molestation case against him

A deputy sarpanch of a village in Goa has moved the Bombay HC seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him based on a complaint of molestation lodged by a woman Shiv Sena leader in the state.

09 Oct 2018

West Bengal

#2019Polls: BJP to take out 3 rath yatras in WB

With an eye on the next Lok Sabha polls, the West Bengal BJP unit would take out three rath yatras covering all the 42 Parliamentary Constituencies of the State.

08 Oct 2018

Haryana

Haryana Government to set up Anti-Terrorist Force 'Kavach'

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today announced that the government will set up an Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) comprising specially trained recruits from the State Police to deal with the present-day security challenges.

08 Oct 2018

Lucknow

Naxalism will be eliminated from India in 3 years: Rajnath

Home Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday said the menace of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be wiped out from the country in about three years.

02 Oct 2018

Punjab

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh orders release of post-matric SC scholarships

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh yesterday ordered the release of the pending post-matric scholarships for Dalit students, warning strict action will be taken against private institutions if they deny admission due to delayed payment.

01 Oct 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Jobless youth to get monthly allowance from tomorrow

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu will start giving a monthly allowance of Rs. 1,000 to the eligible jobless youth in the state from tomorrow, marking the official launch of the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme.

01 Oct 2018

Yogi Adityanath

UP: Six bus passengers killed after being run-over by truck

Six passengers were today killed and three others injured after being hit by a speeding truck while they were pushing a roadways bus that had broken down.

01 Oct 2018

Yogi Adityanath

Have faith in government: Family of Apple-executive killed by policeman

The family of Apple executive, shot dead by a policeman in Gomti Nagar area in Lucknow, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today and said that they "have faith" in UP government.

24 Sep 2018

Goa

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.

21 Sep 2018

Madhya Pradesh

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.

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.

12 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

Andhra government to give Rs. 1,000 to state's unemployed youth

Ahead of 2019 State Elections, Andhra Pradesh government has agreed to give an allowance of Rs 1,000 per month to every unemployed youth of the state.

06 Sep 2018

Telangana

Telangana: Early polls imminent as KCR-led Cabinet dissolves Assembly

Telangana is all set to enter early polls as the government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao passed a resolution to dissolve the State Assembly on Thursday.

04 Sep 2018

Odisha

BJP leader slammed for attacking Odisha govt at Vajpayee tribute

BJP legislature party leader in Odisha, KV Singhdeo, courted a controversy today when he criticized the Naveen Patnaik-led government in the state while making obituary references in the Assembly.

02 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

#NagalandFloods: Rs. 800cr required for restoration, state needs basic items

Nagaland is finding it difficult to find its feet after floods wreaked havoc on the state. 12 people have lost their lives and lakhs have been displaced.

30 Aug 2018

Nagaland

#HelpNagaland: As heavy rains kill 12, CM seeks Centre's help

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has sought help from Centre as the Northeastern state is facing a grim disaster after 12 people have lost their lives and over 1,000 have been displaced due to incessant rains.

30 Aug 2018

Goa

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar flies to US for medical treatment

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today left for the US for medical treatment, an official said.

29 Aug 2018

Goa

Parrikar to fly to US again for medical treatment: Official

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is currently admitted at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, would fly to the US tonight for further medical treatment, his office said today.

22 Aug 2018

Gujarat

Ahmedabad Metro: First trial run to begin in January 2019

The first trial run of the much-awaited Ahmedabad Metro Train would be conducted in January next year, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said today.

Sidhu reacts to critics; says Pakistan visit was not political

Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today said that his visit to Pakistan was not political but just on a warm invitation from a friend, in a bid to clarify his decision to visit the neighboring country and hug its Army chief.

19 Aug 2018

Lucknow

Lucknow: HC stays construction of heritage hotel in posh locality

In a jolt to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's plans to build a heritage hotel in Lucknow's posh Vikramaditya Marg, the Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench put a stay on further construction on three plots owned by either SP, Janeshwar Mishra Trust, or the Yadav family.

18 Aug 2018

Paytm

#KeralaNeedsYou: Here's how you can help the flood victims

The worst floods in a century have crippled Kerala, misplaced thousands, killed hundreds, and devastated homes. During this time of deluge, God's own country and its people need you.

15 Aug 2018

Nagaland

Nagaland: Rio seeks early settlement of political issue on I-Day

Nagaland CM Neiphu Rio today called for an early settlement of the Nagaland political issue, assuring people that his government is committed to play the role of an active facilitator between the Center and the negotiating parties.

15 Aug 2018

Madhya Pradesh

MP, 'role model' in dealing with rapes of minors: CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the state has become a "role model" in dealing with rape cases of minors.

15 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

Will provide corruption-free govt: Tripura CM in maiden I-Day speech

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, in his maiden Independence Day address today, assured people that he would strive to provide an unbiased and corruption-free government.

11 Aug 2018

West Bengal

#ShahInBengal: Anti-BJP posters dot venue, TMC blamed by saffron party

BJP President Amit Shah will be addressing a rally in West Bengal on Saturday, and ahead of the big event, anti-BJP posters have cropped up at the venue.

10 Aug 2018

Karnataka

Don't grow money: Kumaraswamy on flak about delaying funds' allocation

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, on Thursday, said he doesn't grow money on trees, while responding to critics who accused him of delaying funds allocation.