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Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls underway
In all, 1077 candidates will try their luck in the election in which 38 lakh voters will exercise their franchise to elect a new KMC board.
Ram Vilas Paswan takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi over sabbatical
"Ups and downs are part of politics. For the first time it was seen that any leader went missing due to defeat," Paswan said without taking Rahul's name.
AAP refers case against rebels Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan to its disciplinary committee
The all-powerful Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of AAP also referred the case of Anand Kumar and Ajit Jha, who were removed from the National Executive along with Bhushan and Yadav, to the disciplinary panel.
Merger of Janata Parivar offshoots a 'failed experiment': BJP
BJP said there are "inherent differences" between the constituents of the 'Janata Parivar' as they are yet to finalise their party's name, symbol or flag.
Jayalalithaa's disproportionate assets case; Supreme Court gives split verdict on removal of Special Public Prosecutor
As a consequence of the split verdict, the matter was referred to Chief Justice HL Dattu to constitute a larger bench for an authoritative pronouncement.
Shiv Sena wants mandatory family planning for Muslims, Christians
Sena said if All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi is truly concerned about the community, he should support the call for family planning and the cease of burqa-wearing tradition for Muslim women.
Padma awards must be stopped: Sharad Yadav
"It must be stopped. This (Padma awards) is only for a fistful of people who live close to the system (government)," he told reporters.
Need to re-look laws on juveniles involved in major crimes: SC
The apex court said the spurt in involvement of minors in heinous crimes like rape, murder and dacoity stressed the imperative need to mull changes in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: Arun Jaitley
Appearing to defend the tax notices sent to about 100 FIIs totalling USD 5-6 billion, he said "taxes which are paya
Air quality of Mumbai, Delhi to be very poor next few days
Air quality of Delhi and Mumbai will be "very poor" in the next few days, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to a dust storm which originated in the Gulf region last week.
Modi government is here to stay for next 10-20 years: Amit Shah
"Modi 'sarkar' (government) has arrived and will be in power for next 10-20 years. It will change the face of India," he said while addressing the party's National Executive.
Digvijaya Singh does not rule out Rahul Gandhi taking Congress command soon
"Let's see," was Singh's reply when asked about reports of the Gandhi scion taking over as AICC president in the party convention to be held this year.
Government apathy, illegal construction, deforestation behind recurring floods in Kashmir valley
Until and unless water bodies in Kashmir are restored to their original glory and water carrying capacity of Jhelum increased, flood threat will always loom over the valley.
Fares for BEST buses in Mumbai hiked with effect from today
The BEST authorities claim that the fare hike is the only possible way to tide over the mounting losses.
Delhi Metro helpline upgraded to interactive voice system
Just with the press of a button, the IVRS will take suggestions and complaints.
The dirty secret of Delhi's underworld
The murder of Bharat Singh, a former MLA and brother of Kishan Pehelwan is seen as a continuation of that same cycle of violence that has been going on in Najafgarh.