Politics
BJP's Gian Chand Gupta Unanimously Elected Speaker of Haryana Assembly
Panchkula MLA Gian Chand Gupta's name was proposed by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and seconded by Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala.
NCP Will Work to Win Over Those Who Backed the VBA in Maharashtra Polls, Says Sharad Pawar
Till recently, the VBA's vote base belonged to the NCP, he said, claiming that youths, farmers and minorities voted for his party during the state Assembly polls.
After Brief Ceasefire, Bengal Governor Resumes Hostilities With Mamata Over Phone Tapping
The governor’s statement comes after Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that her phone was also being tapped and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take serious note of it.
'Sit Together, Avert Blame Game': CM Kejriwal's Message for States, Centre as Smog Envelops Delhi
Kejriwal further questioned the pace at which the Centre is distributing straw management machines to farmers to stop stubble burning.
Ghar Wapasi? After Bhai Dooj Reunion, Mamata Reinstates Security of Ex-Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee
With this, speculation of his return to the Trinamool Congress, along with his aide Baisakhi Banerjee, have intensified. Chaterjee had joined the BJP on August 14 in New Delhi.
Perfect Example of Vendetta Politics, Says Ashok Gehlot After Meeting P Chidambaram in Tihar Jail
Chidambaram has been jailed in corruption and money laundering cases related to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval given to INX Media.
Raghubar Das Becomes the First Jharkhand CM to Complete Term in Office Since Formation of State
Interestingly, Das is also the first non-tribal CM of Jharkhand — a state having one of the highest tribal population and where 28 of the 81 assembly seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Dates for Jharkhand Assembly Polls to Be Announced in Evening, Says Election Commission
There were speculations that the EC would announce schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections along with that of the Jharkhand, but the EC invite only refers to poll schedule for the eastern state.
'Survey Underway to Identify Illegal Immigrants in UP': Month After Order to Cops, CM Yogi Reveals NRC-like Plans
During the recently-concluded state assembly bypolls, the chief minister had stated that UP may also take a cue from Assam in implementing NRC.
Declare 'Wet Drought' Due to Unseasonal Rains in Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray Tells Governor
Heavy post-monsoon showers in various areas in Maharashtra have prompted this demand, Aaditya told reporters after meeting Koshyari at Raj Bhavan with Sena leaders and legislators in tow.
Amarinder Singh Says Denial of Permission to Punjab Delegates to Visit Nankana Sahib 'Unfortunate'
The Shiromani Akali Dal scuttled all attempts of the state government to ensure joint celebrations, Amarinder Singh said, terming it sheer pettiness on the part of the Akalis, particularly Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
Congress MP Pratap Bajwa Says Won't be Part of Kartarpur Delegation if Led By CM Amarinder Singh
Rajya Sabha member Pratap Singh Bajwa said he was keen to be part of the proposed 'jatha' (delegation) if it is led by former prime minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh.
Kejriwal Blames Neighbouring States for Air Pollution, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Hits Back
From March to mid-October this year, the air quality in Delhi was good and moderate, but after October 15, the air quality started deteriorating.
Modi Govt Gears up for Unity Run to Mark Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary
The 144th birth anniversary of Patel is also promoted as 'National Unity Day' through a "Run for Unity" event. Thousands, including political leaders and celebrities, will take part in marathons across India.
'Strange Bond': Maharashtra BJP Minister Breaks Into Song, Not Argument Over Sharing Chief Ministership
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar recited opening lines of a song from the 1981 Hindi romantic tragedy 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye'.
Bhupinder Hooda, Motilal Vora Granted Interim Bail by ED Court in AJL Plot Allotment Case
The Enforcement Directorate had in August 2019 filed its first charge sheet indicting veteran leaders Motilal Vora and Hooda in the case of alleged irregularities in the allotment of land to the AJL in Panchkula.