Politics
Akhilesh's Overture to Mayawati Could be a Ploy to Scuttle BJP-BSP Alliance
Dropping a bombshell immediately after the exit poll results showed a BJP win in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in an interview to BBC Hindi hinted at forming the government with Mayawati's BSP in the state.
Exit Poll Results 2017: BJP to Come First in Uttar Pradesh; SP-Congress 2nd
The CNN-News18-Gramener projection for Uttar Pradesh suggests a hung Assembly with BJP emerging first with 164 seats, followed by the SP-Congress alliance with 147 seats and the BSP a distant third with just 81 seats.
AAP Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over High Power Tarrif in Delhi During Congress Rule
The AAP on Tuesday attacked Rahul Gandhi over the issues of high electricity tariffs and regularisation of unathorised colonies during the Congress rule in Delhi.
Maharashtra Assembly Clears Amendment Bill for Bal Thackeray Memorial
The bill was approved in the absence of Sena ministers and MLAs.
At Rs 50 a Day, the Famed Weavers of Mirzapur Make a Paltry Living
Razia is only 28 years old, but she looks tired beyond her years. With her husband having left their hometown to earn a living, it is left to her to raise a large family while working to support them as well.
Grand Finale to UP Polls on Wednesday With 7th Phase Voting
Counting of votes polled in all the seven phases of the Assembly polls will be taken up on March 11. Polling will be held between 7 AM to 5 PM in all constituencies, except the Naxal-hit Duddhi, Robertsganj and Chakia seats, where polling will end at 4 PM...
Wasn't At Modi Roadshow, 'Liars' Will be 'Beaten Up': BHU VC
A few kilometers south of the city centre of Kashi, where the final act of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election is unfolding, is the illustrious Banaras Hindu University. Its vice chancellor GC Tripathi is at the centre of yet another controversy – after...
Swaraj India Promises Changes in Delhi's Municipal Governance
On the threshold of entering the electoral arena with the upcoming MCD elections, the Swaraj India party on Sunday announced a comprehensive agenda for the overhauling of the municipal governance in the national capital.
Arresting Gayatri Prajapati to be BJP's First Task Post Govt Formation in UP, Says Amit Shah
Ruing the UP government's failure to arrest its rape-accused minister Gayatri Prajapati, the BJP on Sunday listed sending the minister 'behind bars' as one of the first task after forming the government in the state.
Modi's Varanasi 'Roadshow' Violative of Model Code: Mayawati to EC
BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Varanasi "road-show" on Saturday was violative of the election Model Code of Conduct and urged the EC to look into the matter.
CM Akhilesh Challenges PM Modi to List out His Work
Samajwadi Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to list out the work done by him.
Alienation of Kashmiris Will let Pakistan Take Advantage of Situation: Yashwant Sinha
Alienating Kashmiris without solving their issues would only lead to Pakistan taking advantage of the situation, former external affairs minister Yashwant Sinha said on Saturday.
SP, BSP, Congress Will Get 'Electric Shocks' on March 11: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said BJP's rivals SP, BSP and Congress will get "electric shocks" when the results of UP assembly elections are announced.
Narendra Modi Mocks Harvard Economists, Manmohan and Quotes GDP Figures at UP Election Rallies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took aim at 'Harvard Economists', his predecessor Manmohan Singh and quoted the latest GDP figures in a combative defence of Demonetisation.
Gurmehar Playing Politics over Father's Martyrdom: Anil Vij's Latest
Sensing political bitterness, he quickly went on the defensive and said, “Khattar and I are great friends. One should not misquote his statement.”
MLA Vinay Bihari Wears Clothes After Centre Approves Budget for Road Construction
Bihar BJP MLA Vinay Bihari has finally decided to wear clothes after his demand to construct a 37-kilometer road was accepted by the Centre.