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  BJP trying to run govt in Oppn-ruled states through governors: Kejriwal

  December 17, 2017 19:40 IST

  Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged the BJP was trying to run governments in opposition-ruled states including Delhi through governors and lieutenant governors.

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  RK Nagar bypoll: AIADMK paid Rs 100 crore to bribe voters, alleges M K Stalin

  December 17, 2017 19:27 IST

  The election is also seen as a litmus test for the ruling party which is facing a barrage of opposition accusations including alleged corruption.

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  Congress formed govt by igniting fire of communalism: Rajnath Singh in Karnataka

  December 17, 2017 16:20 IST

  Congratulating the newly-elected president of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath accused the grand old party of igniting disorder and turmoil in several states, including Kashmir.

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  Rahul Gandhi throws dinner for Congress MPs, office bearers, PCC & Legislative Party leaders

  December 17, 2017 11:40 IST

  Gandhi, who took over the party reins in midst of high-octane assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal on Saturday, is looking to put the house in order from day 1.

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  Youths of India will respond to new Congress President Rahul Gandhi's call for alternative narrative, says Chidambaram

  December 16, 2017 21:56 IST

  Chidamabarm pointed out that Congress’ idea of the nation is different from that of the BJP and he cited Rahul Gandhi's inaugural speech as the Congress chief to buttress his argument.

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  'Savage personal attacks' by Opposition made Rahul stronger: Sonia Gandhi

  December 16, 2017 21:42 IST

  She recalled how nervous she was "that my hands were shaking" 20 years ago when she made her first address as Congress President.

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  Disgruntled BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulates Rahul Gandhi on his elevation, says 'Long Live Congress'

  December 16, 2017 21:32 IST

  Sinha, Lok Sabha MP from Patna Saheb seat, called Rahul the most deserving candidate for the post of Congress President and termed the Indian National Congress as the oldest and respected party of India.

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  2018 polls 'most likely' my last election, contesting to stop BJP: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

  December 16, 2017 21:29 IST

  Indicating that the 2018 assembly polls could "most likely" be his last election, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said that he is contesting to stop the BJP from coming back to power.

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  Rahul Gandhi: New Congress leader spells hope for moribund party

  December 16, 2017 20:39 IST

  Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took over the reins of the Congress, signalling not just the coming of age of the heir apparent, but a generational change in the 132-year-old party.

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  Doctors were advised not to disclose Jayalalithaa's condition: Apollo founder Prathap Reddy

  December 16, 2017 19:22 IST

  Reddy noted that Jayalalithaa came to the hospital in a critical condition and later showed progress.

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  Rahul Gandhi new avatar of dynasty politics, says JD-U

  December 16, 2017 19:13 IST

  The JD(U) spokesperson said that Rahul Gandhi was born with a silver spoon in mouth, and therefore, got the top Congress post.

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  Not enough done for women security since Nirbhaya gang-rape: Arvind Kejriwal

  December 16, 2017 17:53 IST

  “A few years ago, on this day, the Nirbhaya incident took place. I don’t think, together we all have taken any bold steps towards bolstering the security of women," Kejriwal said.

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  PM Modi announces Rs 90,000 crore for improving roads, highways in Northeast

  December 16, 2017 18:36 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday the Centre is committed to put all the state capitals of the northeast on the rail map and is executing 15 new projects in the region.

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  Alliance with BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, a bold move by Mehbboba Mufti, now durable: PDP Minister Haseeb Drabu

  December 16, 2017 17:45 IST

  Drabu called the alliance a “huge experiment” and said it actually displays certain leadership quality to set in motion a process to create a framework to resolve the most contagious issues in the state.

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  BJP shrugs off Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as Congress President, says party’s working style and ‘corrupt ways’ remains same

  December 16, 2017 17:32 IST

  Patra cited the sentencing of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, who was supported by the Congress, in a corruption case to hit out at the party, claiming it would remain corrupt despite the change in leadership.

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  ‘All strength to your shoulders’: Kamal Haasan congratulates Rahul Gandhi for taking over as Congress President

  December 16, 2017 17:06 IST

  Kamal, who is known for films like "Hey Ram" and "Vishwaroopam", has previously shown desire to join politics. He has also hinted launching his party by January.

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  Asaduddin Owaisi asks Modi govt to recognise Jerusalem as Palestine capital

  December 16, 2017 16:58 IST

  Owaisi also demanded that India stop buying weapons from Israel and sever diplomatic ties with the country.

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  PM Modi taking us back to medieval times: Cong prez Rahul Gandhi

  December 16, 2017 18:43 IST

  Reaching out to the youth, he said as "it is stated that the Congress is a grand old party we will make it a grand old and young party... we will fight all hatred with love."

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  Rahul Gandhi's hands full of challenges as party president, needs new formulas

  December 16, 2017 16:18 IST

  Rahul Gandhi took over as Congress President on Saturday, an elevation that comes at a time when the party faces an "existential crisis" and has huge electoral challenges in the run up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

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  Not me, my mother will contest from Rae Bareli in 2019 Lok Sabha elections: Priyanka Vadra

  December 16, 2017 18:41 IST

  "There is no question of my contesting ....my mother (Sonia) will be contesting from Rae Bareli," Priyanka said.

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  Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Rahul Gandhi for taking over as Congress President

  December 16, 2017 15:11 IST

  47-year-old Rahul Gandhi today took charge of the Congress in the presence of his mother and outgoing president Sonia Gandhi, sister Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra, her husband Robert Vadra, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and other senior party leaders.

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  Nagaland gets six new Cabinet Ministers, including one from BJP

  December 16, 2017 14:55 IST

  Governor P.B. Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naga People's Front (NPF) legislators P. Longon, C.L. John, Vikheho Swu, S.I. Jamir and Kuzholuzo Nienu and Bharatiya Janta Party's P. Paiwang at a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan

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  PM Modi in Aizawl: Centre has 15 new rail projects for Northeast

  December 16, 2017 14:10 IST

  PM Modi further said that his government is committed to bring all the state capitals of the northeast region on the rail map.

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  Modi in Meghalaya: PM addresses rally in Shillong, inaugurates development project

  December 16, 2017 15:13 IST

  "We are committed to bring all the state capitals of the northeast region on the rail map. The government of India is executing 15 new rail line projects of 1,385 km length, at a cost of over Rs 47,000 crore," the prime minister said.

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  Rahul Gandhi officially takes charge as Congress president, lashes out at BJP

  December 16, 2017 13:33 IST

  The Gandhi scion was handed over a certificate appointing him as the Congress president in the presence of mother Sonia Gandhi.

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  Duty evasion case: SC grants bail to Sasikala’s husband, his nephew

  December 15, 2017 23:44 IST

  The Madras High Court had on November 17 upheld a trial court order sentencing Natarajan, along with three others—his nephew V Bhaskaran, Yogesh Balakrishnan and Sujaritha Sundararajan in the 23-year-old duty evasion case.

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  Union Cabinet approves bill to replace Medical Council of India

  December 15, 2017 23:06 IST

  The MCI is a statutory body for establishing uniform and high standards of medical education in India. The bill seeks to replace the MCI with a new Commission.

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  Rahul Gandhi to formally take over as Congress President today

  December 15, 2017 23:57 IST

  The entire process will be completed after the Central Election Authority president Mullapally Ramachandran hands over the Certificate of Election to the newly-elected president of the Congress.