Politics
RSS Website Takes Down Editorial Critical of Centre's Flood Relief Efforts in Kerala, Says it Was Hacked
The article even had a word of praise for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. It further said the BJP government did not reciprocate the political decency shown by Kerala CM.
Priyanka and I Weren't Happy When LTTE Chief Prabhakaran Was Killed: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a gathering in Germany, Congress president Rahul Gandhi forgiveness and non-violence is the way forward.
Shashi Tharoor Knocks on UN's Door for Kerala Flood Relief, Ignites Controversy
The entire issue saw a twist when CMO Kerala said that Tharoor had not gone there as their representative and was not the envoy for the government, say sources.
Mallikarjun Kharge to Boycott Lokpal Selection Panel Meet, For Fourth Time
Kharge, in a letter to PM Narendra Modi, said he would not be able to attend any meeting of the selection committee until the leader of the single largest opposition party is conferred the status of a full-fledged member.
Shiv Sena Wonders Why BJP Did not Label Sidhu ‘Traitor’ For Visiting Pakistan
Shiv Sena also took a dig at the BJP, saying Sidhu was not labelled a traitor, even though people were termed "anti-national" for opposing demonetisation and criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP Corporators Thrash MIM Man For Opposing Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Syed Mateen, MIM corporator, said that he was opposing the move of paying tribute (to Vajpayee) in a "democratic manner", but around a dozen BJP corporators assaulted him.
Stop Daydreaming About Winning 73 Seats in UP, Akhilesh Yadav Tells BJP
The former UP chief minister said the BJP government had 'suddenly fallen in love with Dalits' as elections were round the corner.
Congress Worker Alleges He Was Threatened by AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
Sayad Faizan of Congress, accused Amanatullah Khan of threatening him on August 9.
No Tickets for 'Parachute Candidates' in Rajasthan, Will Cut the Rope Myself: Rahul Gandhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the party is in a good position to form the government in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the three states where assembly elections will be held this year.
As Yogi Lobbies to Shift Aero India to Lucknow, Upset Karnataka Deputy CM Questions Defence Ministry's Intent
Parameshwara’s comments come even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday appealed to Sitharaman to hold the significant defence show in Uttar Pradesh.
Monsoon Session Set for Fiery Finish With Triple Talaq Bill, Miffed Congress to Skip Venkaiah's Breakfast
Congress leaders will skip breakfast meeting being hosted by Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu as a mark of protest against what they perceive to be the government's push to key legislations without discussion.
After War of Words, Piyush Goyal Throws Poll Challenge to Mallikarjun Kharge
Piyush Goyal, during his 45-minute speech while moving the amendments to GST laws in the Lok Sabha, had said that Congress would be reduced to just four seats in the 2019 general elections.
Uncertainty Over Karunanidhi’s Burial Place, Madras HC to Decide DMK's Plea for Marina Beach at 8am
The DMK wants Kalaignar to be laid to rest, and his memorial built, next to his mentor Anna's Samadhi at the Anna square on Marina beach. But the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister did not agree.
On Seat Sharing in UP, Akhilesh Yadav’s Offer of Leftovers for Congress
Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadavsaid the Congress can be given the seats that are left after an arrangement with the other three parties.
'Decision on Rajasthan CM Candidate Only After Polls': Rahul Gandhi Clears Air Ahead of Jaipur Visit
Gandhi directed the party leaders to avoid issuing any statement on chief ministerial face for the Assembly polls. "No matter how senior a leader, any unwanted comments on to-be CM face will not be tolerated," Gandhi is said to have warned those present.
'They Want to Know Your Identity, What You Eat': Mamata Banerjee Pens Poem to Attack NRC, BJP Govt
The West Bengal chief minister, who has been vocal about her anti-BJP stand, also slammed the saffron party over its treatment of Dalits, Christians and other minority communities.