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Sharad Yadav free to choose his course: Nitish Kumar after meeting PM Modi

Kumar’s remark comes in backdrop of Yadav expressing his displeasure over the Chief Minister’s decision to walk out of the Grand Alliance and join ranks with the BJP to form government in the state.

'Cooperate, I will operate': Venkaiah Naidu begins vice-presidential innings with his trademark style

Urging members not to make long speeches while welcoming him in the Upper House in his new role, Venkaiah Naidu said “If you cooperate, I will operate better."

Buxar DM death: Suicide note reveals failed attempt to jump off building; Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles demise

In the suicide note that was recovered from the spot, Pandey, a 2012-batch IAS officer, said he was fed up with his life and has lost his "belief in human existence"

Nitish Kumar expresses grief over Buxar DM Mukesh Pandey’s death, calls him ‘efficient’ administrator

“Mukesh Kumar Pandey’s death is a very heart-rending incident. He was an efficient administrator and a sensitive officer...May his soul rest in peace,” the chief minister said in his condolence message.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as 13th Vice President of India, Sonia Gandhi skips swearing-in ceremony

On August 5, M Venkaiah Naidu was elected as the new Vice-President of India by defeating opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi with a huge margin. While Naidu received 516 votes, Gandhi could manage only 244 votes.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as 13th Vice President of India

Here are LIVE UPDATES on Venkaiah Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony:

Dhinakaran warns of ‘surgical action’ against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami, claims he is in control of AIADMK

He also rubbished the party statements questioning his appointment as AIADMK (Amma) Deputy General Secretary and that of party chief V K Sasikala.

M Venkaiah Naidu to take oath today as 13th Vice President of India

After taking oath as the Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu will enter Rajya Sabha at 11am and run the proceedings of the House today as its new Chairman.

Kamal Haasan shares stage with Stalin, says 'getting queries if I will join DMK'

Kamal Haasan today said he was getting many queries on his Twitter handle on whether he would join the opposition DMK.

Hamid Ansari bids adieu as Rajya Sabha Chairman, accorded warm farewell

Hamid Ansari was today accorded a warm farewell by leaders from across the political spectrum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he had done his best to uphold the Constitution.

10 rebel Gujarat Congress MLAs to join BJP, no word on Vaghela

Shankersinh Vaghela's son Mahendrasinh said 10 Congress MLAs will soon join the BJP but added that his father will not be among them.

'Palaniswami is a traitor': Dhinakaran camp hits back at Tamil Nadu CM

AIADMK leaders close to Dhinkaran hit out at Palaniswami for questioning the authority of the Deputy General Secretary, terming it as a "betrayal" and warned him of a backlash.

Will enforce rules, seek MPs' cooperation to run Rajya Sabha: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu

A day before he is sworn in as Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu said that the government needs parliamentary approval to push legislations so it can implement the agenda for which it had received the people's mandate.

Modi government crippling anti-corruption legislation: Congress

Abhishek Manu Singhvi alleged that the Whistle Blowers Protection Act and Prevention of Corruption Act had been weakened and the Right to Information Act has been eroded.

2005 Cash-for-Question scam: Court orders framing of charges against 11 former MPs

No plans to replace UGC, AICTE with single regulator: Govt

The government today said that it was not considering any merger of the UGC and the AICTE into a single higher education regulator at present.

Ahead of Amit Shah's RS entry, PM Modi’s terse message to party MPs on absenteeism

The PM's reprimand comes on after the government saw itself on the backfoot in the Rajya Sabha where ruling NDA lacks majority as members were absent.

In big PR push for DMK, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth attend party event in Chennai

The DMK is today celebrating the 75th anniversary of its mouthpiece Murasoli and an event organised on the occasion was attended by Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.

We are the bigger victims in Kerala: CPI-M

"The BJP, under the direction of the RSS, has begun an all-India campaign directed against the so-called violence of the CPI-M against the RSS-BJP workers," an editorial in the CPI-M journal People's Democracy said.

Give Chandigarh police free hand to probe Varnika Kundu stalking case, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

The Punjab CM added that no political interference should be allowed and the police should have complete authority to probe the matter in a neutral manner under the due process of law.

AIADMK dumps Sasikala’s nephew Dhinakaran as Deputy General Secretary

"Dhinakaran's appointment as Deputy General Secretary is illegal as per the party rules. He cannot hold any party post since he was not a party member for a continuous five years," the AIADMK resolution said.

Piyush Goyal should be referred to as ‘Professor’, says LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

“Naam change karna padega, Professor Piyush Goyal (Name has to be changed),” Sumitra Mahajan said.

Poor governance in sports reason for failure of athletes: Govt

Government on Thursday acknowledged that the performance by Indian sportspersons was below potential and poor governance in sports, lack of professionalism and the absence of strong domestic competition were the key reasons for it

PM Modi, others laud Vice President Hamid Ansari's role as Rajya Sabha Chairman

Hamid Ansari, who demits the office today, was elected as the Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was re-elected on 7 August 2012.

Gujarat RS polls: Congress ‘conspired’ for Ahmed Patel’s win, says Shankarsinh Vaghela

Rebel Congress leader Shankarsinh Vaghela on Thursday accused the party of ‘conspiring’ to get the votes of two of its rebel legislators disqualified by the Election Commission in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections

Mehbooba Mufti likely to meet PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi on Article 35A issue

Mehbooba is keen to build consensus against scrapping the Constitutional provision, which empowers the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define the state's "permanent residents" and their special rights and privileges, they said.

JD(U) split imminent? Nitish may act against Sharad Yadav for anti-party activities, say sources

Party sources said that CM Nitish Kumar was unhappy with Yadav over his public remarks expressing his reservations with the developments that transpired last month.

Sense of unease among Muslims, India’s age-old values breaking down: Hamid Ansari in his last interview

The outgoing Vice President also added that a sense of insecurity is creeping in among the Muslims in the country against the current backdrop of “intolerance” and “vigilante violence”.