Politics

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President KS Alagiri has opposed the move of politicians seeking release of convicts as opposed to courts facilitating it.

The Trinamool Congress accused Amit Shah of misusing the agencies and indulging in 'dirty politics'.

The dollar rose and world equity markets rallied on Wednesday as investors bet a progressive "Blue Wave" Democratic agenda of heavy fiscal spending and more regulation was unlikely amid an unclear outcome following the U.S. presidential election.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

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 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.