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As Parrikar's health worsens, Congress stakes claim to form government
As Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health took a turn for the worse, the Congress unit of the coastal state wrote to Governor Mridula Sinha asking her to dismiss his regime and invite them to form the government instead.
Delhi: No Congress-AAP tie up, confirms Sheila Dikshit, Kejriwal fumes
Putting all speculations to rest, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said Congress will not be forging an alliance with AAP in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Arvind 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.
Feel 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.
Assam: Three-year-old's black jacket removed by security, CM orders probe
A video of a mother removing the black jacket of her three-year-old on orders of security personnel on Tuesday in Assam has gone viral on social media, prompting Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to order an inquiry.
In a first, Adityanath's cabinet to meet at Kumbh Mela
For the first time after being made the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath will chair a cabinet meeting outside the state capital Lucknow.
Adityanath: Give us 24 hours, we will solve Ayodhya dispute
With the Ayodhya title dispute hearing fast approaching, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a warning.
Rs. 100 crore approved to build Bal Thackeray's sea-facing memorial
The Maharashtra Cabinet today approved Rs. 100 crore for the construction of a memorial for late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
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.
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'.
Delhi HC dismisses plea to remove Arvind Kejriwal as CM
The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea seeking removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister of the national capital as he was facing prosecution in a criminal case.
After endorsing 'Mamata Banerjee for PM', Dilip Ghosh says 'impossible'
West Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh, who recently said state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could become Prime Minister, has now said there is no such possibility.
'Vote for Modi as gift to newlyweds', reads wedding card
How far can you go to support your favorite political leader? Attend his/her election rallies at the maximum?
#ThatWas2018: RaGa's hug to Biplab Deb's logic, looking at political-controversies
2018 wasn't devoid of political action. As it nears an end, dynamics in Indian politics have changed.
To protect crops, UP farmers lock stray cows in schools
Aligarh city administration in Uttar Pradesh is currently busy handling the problem of stray cows in rural areas.
Yogi Adityanath: Only BJP can build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swing at the Opposition over the Ram Mandir issue.
Small home, big heart: Shivraj Singh Chouhan moves to new-residence
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan moved to a new, smaller house but he has said his heart is still the same.
Chhattisgarh: BJP's smartphone distribution scheme stopped by Congress
In Chhattisgarh, the scheme of former Chief Minister Raman Singh to distribute smartphones to five million families in the state has been stopped by his successor Bhupesh Baghel, HT reports.
#SajjanConvicted: Jaitley says Congress making another accused CM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley welcomed the Delhi High Court judgment convicting Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in 1984 anti-Sikh riots but also slammed the party for making another accused, Kamal Nath, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Bhupesh Baghel is Chhattisgarh's new Chief Minister
On Sunday, Congress announced Bhupesh Baghel will be the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, four days after the party performed exceptionally well in the Assembly elections.
Telangana: KCR takes oath at exact time pandits suggested
K Chandrasekhar Rao took oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana on Thursday, two days after leading his party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), to an astounding victory in the assembly elections.
Things to know about Sachin Pilot, Congress' star in Rajasthan
On Tuesday, Congress won 99 seats in Rajasthan ousting Vasundhara Raje government from the state as the BJP won only 73 seats. The desert state cast its vote for 199 assembly seats on December 7.
West Bengal government committed to good health of all: Mamata
The West Bengal government is committed to the welfare of its people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted today.
24-hours of counting later, Congress emerges largest party in MP
The final results of assembly polls of Madhya Pradesh were revealed a short while ago and Congress has emerged as the single largest party, unseating BJP in the 'heart of India' where it was ruling since the last 15 years.
#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Who will be Chhattisgarh's new CM after Raman Singh?
The people of Chhattisgarh have shown Raman Singh the exit door handing a major upset to Bharatiya Janata Party, which was governing the state since the last fifteen years.
Bulandshahr violence: Yogi orders strict action against cow slaughter
Amid a political furor over the killing of a police inspector and a man in Bulandshahr in a case of mob violence, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked for a thorough probe yesterday night.
After 'Hanuman remark', Adityanath advised against dividing Gods by UP-minister
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Lord Hanuman was a Dalit' remark invited ire from the Opposition, and now a minister in his own cabinet has criticized him.
Rahul Gandhi insulting slain Army soldiers, alleges Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah today alleged that Congress President Rahul Gandhi was insulting slain Army soldiers by claiming that the 2016 surgical strike across the LoC was conducted to win the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Kejriwal orders suspension of Delhi's food and supplies commissioner
CM Arvind Kejriwal today ordered the suspension of Delhi's Food and supplies commissioner over alleged irregularities in ration system, Food Minister Imran Hussain said.
#RoadTo2019: After high-voltage campaigns, MP, Mizoram go to polls
Voting is underway in states of Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, after high-decibel campaigns of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress.
Chief Minister Amarinder flays Pakistan over terror attacks in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh today hit out at Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, blaming him for terror activities in the state and killings of Indian soldiers at the border.
Madhya Pradesh: At road show, Amit Shah falls, remains unhurt
BJP President Amit Shah stumbled while he was getting down from a vehicle, a video of which has gone viral on social media. Shah was immediately given support by one of his bodyguards.
Congress lacks regard for Northeast region, its traditions: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he felt a deep sense of anguish at the Congress "abusing" Northeast culture and calling its dress "outlandish".
Richest member in Chandrababu's family is his four-year-old grandson
Nara Devansh, the grandson of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is the richest member of the family, having assets worth Rs. 18.71 crore.
Cyber crime cases increasing in Maharashtra: Government
Cyber crime is posing a big challenge for police in Maharashtra with the state witnessing a rise in such cases this year as compared to 2017, according to official figures.
Modi's popularity is on the decline: TRS leader KTR
Looking to regain power in Telangana, the ruling TRS leader, K T Rama Rao, said today Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is "on the decline".
India became global superpower because of Lord Ram: UP Minister
A Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister said that once a Ram temple is built in Ayodhya, it would "restore the glorious history" of the town, asserting that public sentiment across India was "in favor" of building it.
France's consul general in Kolkata visits Chandannagar, former French colony
The Consul General of France in Kolkata, Virginie Corteval, paid a day-long visit to Chandannagar, a former French colony, as part of an effort to shape the people-to-people contact between France and Bengal.
Amritsar-blast: CM announces Rs. 50L reward for information on suspects
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today announced a reward of Rs. 50 lakh for anybody providing information on those involved in the Amritsar grenade blast that left three persons dead yesterday.
#SabarimalaRow: Many detained by police, BJP, RSS protest outside CM-house
Late on Sunday night, nearly 70 people were detained from the Sabarimala temple in Kerala triggering protests all over the state including the house of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.