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BJP turns 37: A look at the political journey of the world’s largest party

The BJP, the largest political party in the world, was founded on April 6, 1980 with three-time former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the helm as its president.

No place in India for those who disagree with Modi and RSS: Rahul Gandhi targets govt on Alwar assault

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked the government to take strict action against those responsible for the brutal and senseless Alwar incident.

‘Cow protection’ was part of India’s freedom movement, Nirmala Sitharaman reminds Parliament

Strongly defending “cow protection”, Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday reminded the Parliament that it was part of India’s freedom movement.

I apologise if my conduct hurt respect of Parliament: Sena MP

Controversial Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad today offered an apology in the Lok Sabha for assaulting an Air India official after which all major airlines debarred him from flying on their aircraft.

Babri Masjid demolition: SC reserves verdict on revival of charges against Advani, others

The CBI is contesting the May 2010 order by the Allahabad High Court absolving Advani and others of the charge of criminal conspiracy that led to the razing of the 16th century mosque.

In clear defiance of rules, Sasikala met 28 people in a month inside prison: Report

Lodged inside the Bengaluru prison, Sasikala has met 28 visitors on 14 occasions in 31 days in the central prison, in defiance of all rules prescribed under law.

BJP will continue to work for poor, marginalised people: PM Modi on party’s 37th foundation day

On the 37th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the party will continue to work for the poor and marginalised sections of the society with great vigour.

Rahul Gandhi seeks Sitaram Yechury’s support for amendment to GST bill

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sought support of Left parties on an amendment to be moved by Jairam Ramesh to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill in Rajya Sabha today.

Nothing wrong with India becoming a ‘Hindu Rashtra’: 10 things CM Yogi said in his first TV interview

In his TV interview ever since he became the UP CM, Yogi Adityanath opened up on a wide range of issues, from ban on slaughterhouses and unemployment in the state to standards of education and situation of law and order.

Over 50 radicalised Indian youths have crossed over to the ‘other side’: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednsday said that Fifty radicalised Indian youth have crossed over to the “other side”, but the Indian ethos and culture have ensured that the menace has not taken dangerous proportions in the country.

It’s a fight between 'Ramzada' and 'Haramzada' in West Bengal, says state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh created a fresh controversy on Wednesday when he termed the Ram Navmi celebrations in the state as a fight between "Ramzada" (one born of Lord Ram) and "Haramzada" (illegitimate- born).

Fight between 'Ramzada' and 'Haramzada' in Bengal: BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh today triggered a by describing the Ram Navmi celebrations in the state as a fight between Ramzada and Haramzada.

EVM row: Has the opposition learnt no lessons from the demonetisation debacle?

In scenes that drew sharp resemblance to the uproar over the government’s demonetisation decision, Opposition parties today disrupted proceedings in the Rajya Sabha over alleged tampering of EVMs to favour the ruling BJP.

Jayalalithaa won't be declared a convict in DA case, rules SC

Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to declare former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa as a convict in the disproportionate assets case in which her aides were convicted and sent to jail.

No plans to demonetise Rs 2,000 notes: Govt informs Parliament

Scotching all rumours of the possible demonetisation of Rs 2,000 notes, the government today said that there were no such plans under consideration for the new currency notes.

‘Excessive judicial activism’: Cong leader on SC ban on BS-III vehicles and liquor shops

In a series of tweets, party general secretary and five-time MP from Mumbai, Gurudas Kamat, termed the SC’s decisions as ‘excessive judicial activism’.

No inputs of ISIS spreading base in India: Rajnath Singh informs Parliament

During the Question Hour session in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh noted that no input suggests that the radical organisation has established a base in India.

Kashmir's stone pelters are just fighting for the nation, says Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah today said that the stone pelters of Kashmir are just fighting for their nation and they have nothing to do with tourism.

Altering Gilgit-Baltistan status unacceptable: India

Speaking on the floor of the Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted that it would be ‘wrong to think that India will let go of any part of its territory’.

‘India shares boundary with Tibet, not China’: Arunachal CM on Beijing’s protest over Dalai Lama visit

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu today said that China has no right to object as it is not even the next-door neighbour in this part of India.

For a change, Yogi govt may strengthen THIS Samajwadi Party project

In a presentation the police department is to soon make to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, 1090 has been included as a successful project that needs to be followed up with more manpower and financial muscle

Vishwajit Rane’s entry into BJP clears decks for Manohar Parrikar to contest from Valpoi

Virtually paving the way for Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to contest from Goa’s Valpoi constituency vacated after the resignation of the Congress MLA, Vishwajit Rane is all set to be inducted into the BJP tomorrow.

Will Maharashtra waive farm loans next? CM Fadnavis ‘to study’ UP model

A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced crop loan waiver up to Rs 1 lakh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said the state government will study the UP model of farm loan waiver worth Rs 36,000 crore.

Rajya Sabha disrupted over EVM row

Not all attacks are racial in nature, Sushma Swaraj hits back at African envoys

The attack on four Nigerian students took place on March 27 night in Greater Noida, some 40 km from the Indian capital, following protests over the death of a Class 12 student of a residential colony there due to drug overdose.

UP: BJP worker shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was shot dead by three assailants in Khatauli area of UP’s Muzaffarnagar district this morning.

UP: BJP worker shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was shot dead by three assailants in Khatauli area of UP’s Muzaffarnagar district this morning.

Rajya Sabha witnesses noisy scenes over EVM issue

The Rajya Sabha today witnessed noisy scenes with the Congress-led opposition accusing the NDA government of indulging in rigging of the recently held Assembly elections through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).