Politics
CPI MP Writes to EC, Alleges Poll Code Violation by PM Modi in Run Up to Bihar Elections
Chapter 7 of the Model Code of Conduct on 'Party in Power' clearly states that the Government machinery and offices shall not be used for furtherance of the interest of the party in power.
After Tumultuous Campaign, An Uneasy American Electorate Heads To The Polls
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday to conclude a bitter and divisive U.S. election campaign, as Republican President Donald Trump seeks to overcome Democratic rival Joe Biden's lead in opinion polls to win four more years in the White House.
'Would Rather Retire from Politics': Mayawati Denies Allying With BJP Days After Voicing Support
Sensing resentment among the Muslims, BSP Chief on Monday said that her statement was being misused by Samajwadi Party and Congress to mislead the Muslim community.
Congress Hits Out at Govt Over Rise in Essential Commodities' Prices
He said the festive season is here but it is not only COVID-19 that is denting the spirits of the common man as the prices of food items are spiralling. He claimed that with almost no fiscal stimulus, the economy is struggling to get back on track, but "t...
Govt Mulling Law against 'Love Jihad': Haryana HM Day After Adityanath's 'Ram Naam Satya Hai' Warning
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath had said posters would be put up of those involved in "love jihad", a derogatory coinage used by right-wing activists to refer to the alleged campaign of Muslims forcing Hindu girls to convert in the guise of love.
BJP MP Invites Disgruntled WB Minister Suvendu Adhikari to Join His Party, TMC Slams Saffron Camp
The state transport minister, Suvendu Adhikari, during his address in Purulia on Saturday, said he rose through the ranks through hard work, and did not parachute his way to success. He also said that those inducted into the party by him have now become h...
Impact of People’s Angst Against BJP Might be Seen in Bihar Elections, Says Shivpal Yadav
Yadav had formed his own political outfit after breaking away from the Samajwadi Party over differences with his nephew and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav.
Bihar Assembly Election: EC Issues Show Cause Notices to 104 Candidates for Not Publishing Criminal Records
As per the Supreme Court order and Election Commission guideline a poll contestant is required to publish/broadcast information about their criminal antecedents, convicted or pending, thrice in newspapers and electronic media during campaigning, Additiona...
Amid Protests Against GJM's Bimal Gurung, Mamata to Hold Meeting With Binoy Tamang on Nov 3 to Resolve Differences
Mamata’s intervention came after the Hills had witnessed massive protests against Bimal Gurung ever since he extended his support to Mamata Banerjee on October 21 in the coming Assembly Polls in 2021.
No Change of BJP Guard in West Bengal, Says Kailash Vijayvargiya
The incumbent state general secretary (organisation) Subrata Chattopadhyay was removed and his deputy Amitava Chakraborty was elevated to the post on Wednesday. The change shocked many in the BJP state unit as Chattopadhyay, who had held the post for seve...
Kamal Nath Moves Supreme Court Against EC Order That Revoked His 'Star Campaigner' Status
Kamal Nath had used the words 'mafia' and 'milawat khor' against a political rival at a recent campaigning event. Last week, the EC had asked him not to use words like "item" in campaigning.
Days Before Election, Economic Data Reveals Gradual Improvement, Gloomy Outlook
With the presidential election drawing near, a litany of data released this week shows the U.S. economy continues to climb out of the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but progress is slowing.
Bihar Congress Leaders Meet Governor Seeking Dismissal of Nitish Govt Over Munger Incident
Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee president Madan Mohan Jha submitted the memorandum to the governor at the Raj Bhavan here demanding dismissal of the Nitish Kumar government.
US Consumer Spending Rose A Moderate 1.4% In September
U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.4% in September, a modest gain but far less than the big increases of late spring, adding to concerns that Americans remain cautious with the viral pandemic resurging across the country and impeding the economy...
Why The U.S. Military Would Welcome A Decisive 2020 Election Win
Politics aside, there is one outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election that could bring some relief to Pentagon planners: a clearcut victory. By either candidate.
3 Social Media CEOs Face Grilling By GOP Senators On Bias
The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are facing a grilling by Republican senators making unfounded allegations that the tech giants show anticonservative bias.