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  EC informed about merger, ouster of Sasikala: AIADMK

  September 22, 2017 17:45 IST

  An AIDMK delegation met the Commission and countered the claims of the rebel camp led by Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran that the resolutions were invalid.

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  BJP moves to pacify Patidars ahead of Assembly polls, Gujarat govt to hold talks with community leaders on Sept 26

  September 21, 2017 23:53 IST

  Gujarat government has invited leaders from the Patidar community for talks to bring an amicable solution to the ongoing quota stir.

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  Dera violence: Haryana minister Anil Vij demands Rs 10 lakh compensation, jobs for kin of those killed

  September 21, 2017 23:24 IST

  In last month’s violence, 41 people were killed when Dera followers went on a rampage after Ram Rahim was convicted in rape cases.

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  After Sonia's letter to Modi, BJP says govt may soon introduce Women's reservation bill

  September 21, 2017 21:52 IST

  The BJP today said the government may introduce Women's Reservation Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament.

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  PM Modi to flag off Varanasi-Vadodara Mahamana Express today

  September 22, 2017 11:54 IST

  Modi will flag off the third Mahamana Express at 3.30 p.m during his two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

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  Durga idols' immersion: BJP accuses Mamata govt of practising ‘communal politics’ under the garb of ‘secularism’

  September 21, 2017 23:23 IST

  Kailash Vijarvargiya said that the Trinamool Congress government had no right to remain in power after the Calcutta HC's order.

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  Women's Reservation Bill: BJP responds to Sonia Gandhi's letter to PM; says she should have written to RJD, SP

  September 21, 2017 21:08 IST

  The BJP today said Sonia Gandhi should instead have written to her allies -- the RJD and the SP -- for the Women's Reservation Bill.

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  BJP fields Swarn Singh Salariya for Gurdaspur bypoll, denies ticket to Vinod Khanna's wife

  September 21, 2017 20:37 IST

  BJP on Thursday declared businessman Swarn Singh Salariya as its candidate for the Gurdaspur by-election.

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  Six months into power, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, deputy CM Maurya resign from Lok Sabha

  September 21, 2017 19:26 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya today resigned as Lok Sabha members.

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  'Slit my throat but no one can tell me what to do': Mamata Banerjee on Calcutta HC order

  September 21, 2017 21:41 IST

  The Mamata Banerjee government had banned idol immersion after 10 pm on September 30 - Dashami - when the Durga Puja ends. The Muslim community will mark Ashura on October 1.

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  Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi, assures her party’s support for Women's Reservation Bill

  September 21, 2017 17:23 IST

  The bill seeks one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies be reserved for women. It had been passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010 but could not be taken up for discussion in the Lower House.

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  Kamal Haasan lauds Kejriwal for 'fight against communalism, corruption'

  September 21, 2017 16:59 IST

  Kejriwal on Thursday met Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan amid buzz that the veteran actor might join politics soon.

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  Raj Thackeray joins Facebook: How Twitterati react on MNS chief first FB Live

  September 21, 2017 16:33 IST

  Thackeray, during his FB launch programme in Mumbai, said that Dawood Ibrahim is currently negotiating a settlement with the BJP-led government at the centre.

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  Narayan Rane resigns from Congress, Legislative Council; keeps mum on joining BJP

  September 21, 2017 16:46 IST

  After spending 12 years in the Congress party, influential Maratha leader Narayan Rane on Thursday resigned from the party.

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  PM Modi to embark on two-day Varanasi visit from tomorrow, to inaugurate several projects

  September 21, 2017 16:06 IST

  PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate nearly 17 infrastructure projects, including the Ramnagar-Samne Ghat bridge and the Balua Ghat bridge, and lay the foundation of nearly six projects including Ramna Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

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  In US, Rahul steps up attack on Modi govt; says divisive forces ruining India’s reputation

  September 21, 2017 8:37 IST

  India’s reputation in the world is being ruined by the forces that are diving the country, said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday

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  BJP under PM Modi has ended ‘dynastic, casteist and appeasement’ politics in India

  September 20, 2017 20:03 IST

  "In May this year, our government under the leadership of Modiji completed three years in power, and in these three years a lot of changes have been seen in the country," Shah said.

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  Sharad Yadav, Lalu attack Nitish over canal collapse in Bhagalpur

  September 20, 2017 19:46 IST

  A portion of the Rs 389 cr Bateshwarsthan Ganga Pump Canal Project collapsed in Bhagalpur, leading to inundation of residential areas and NTPC plant in Kahalgaon.

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  Former Union minister ND Tiwari suffers brain stroke, admitted to hospital in Delhi

  September 20, 2017 16:42 IST

  Rohit Shekhar, son of ND Tiwari, informed that he is being kept under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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  Festive bonus to 12.3 lakh railway employees: 78-day productivity linked bonus announced

  September 20, 2017 19:28 IST

  Productivity-linked bonus of 78 days wages will be given to the eligible non-gazetted railway employees. A total of 12.3 lakh employees will get this festive bonus.

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  Shiv Sena blasts Modi govt over skyrocketing fuel prices; equates with previous UPA regime

  September 20, 2017 15:42 IST

  Two days ago, the Sena, a constituent of the ruling NDA at the Centre and in Maharashtra, had said high fuel prices were the main reason for suicides by farmers in the country.

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  Govt's stand on Rohingya Muslims reflected by its affidavit in SC, says Arun Jaitley

  September 20, 2017 16:19 IST

  17 government of India Presses or Units will be rationalized and modernized into 5 Government of India Presses, says Arun Jaitley

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  Tamil Nadu crisis: Boost to EPS-OPS as Madras HC says no floor test till further orders

  September 20, 2017 16:02 IST

  The judge, while extending the stay on a floor test, also ordered that no by-elections will be held to the seats rendered vacant by the disqualification of MLAs

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  At Princeton, Rahul Gandhi promises to bring back focus on jobs; admits Congress too failed at it

  September 20, 2017 10:42 IST

  He said that though his party had disagreements with the Narendra Modi government, he agreed with them on the issues of ‘Make in India’ and GST

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  Govt to take action against Tejashwi Yadav for violating laws to construct mall: Sushil Modi

  September 19, 2017 19:39 IST

  Sushil Modi said that action will be initiated against Tejashwi Yadav as per the provisions of Bihar Municipal Act.

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  Shankersinh Vaghela announces third front, to back non-BJP, non-Congress candidates

  September 19, 2017 17:56 IST

  Shankersinh Vaghela on Tuesday announced his support to a third front - Jan Vikalp - in Gujarat where elections will be held later this year.

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  Rohingya crisis: Pak should take away Rohingyas as JeM chief is fond of them, says Giriraj Singh

  September 19, 2017 17:04 IST

  Union Minister Giriraj Singh reiterated the government's stand that Rohingyas are illegal migrants who pose a threat to India's internal security.

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  Jaitley on Rahul's remarks: 'Was Ashamed, parties centered around dynasty become burden'

  September 19, 2017 19:16 IST

  Jaitley also said that some political parties might think that being centered around dynasty is an asset, but in the long run, it becomes a burden.