Politics

Sandip Roy Barman is the son of former CM Samir Ranjan Barman and elder brother of the Tripura Congress president.

In 2010, allegations surfaced that a few MLAs had taken money to caste votes during the Rajya Sabha elections.

Though the meeting was described as a courtesy call, it may fuel talks over a possible greater role for the Gujarat CM at the Centre.

Syed Ali Geelani expressed doubt that the government will take the recommendations of Justice Verma panel seriously.

The BJP protested at Jantar Mantar against Sushil Kumar Shinde's remarks on saffron terror.

The protesters shouted slogans against Sheila and even clashed with police when they tried to evict them from the venue of the function.

As soon as the announcement was made, Rajnath Singh touched senior BJP leader LK Advani's feet to seek his blessings.

The police had tightened security outside the hospital too after the sentencing.

The BJP leader said his party is committed to developing Assam and making the state free from illegal immigrants.

The verdict on Narendra Modi's alleged role in the 2002 riots has assumed great significance after his third victory in Gujarat polls.

The two also asked the Centre to further raise the cap on subsidised LPG cylinders from 9 to 12.

We have to protect ourselves. Why have we not been able to do this for so many years?" he asked.

Joshi claimed the country had been progressing as a world power under Atal Bihari Vajpayee's rule.

Surjya Kanta Mishra questioned why Mamata Banerjee made everybody swear allegiance to 'Ma, Mati Manush'.

Gautam Deb's comments came in the wake of a spat between Narayanan and Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee.

Recently, MP Industries Minister, Kailash Vijaywargiya had drawn flak for advising women not to cross their 'Lakshman rekha'.