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  As Akhilesh bids adieu, five changes that CM Yogi Adityanath will bring to 5, Kalidasa Marg

  March 22, 2017 15:23 IST

  It has been four days since Yogi Adityanath was sworn-in as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and 5, Kalidasa Marg, Lucknow – the official residence of the UP CM – is already undergoing major changes before he takes its possession.

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  BJP to pass legislation for building Ram temple if compromise not reached: Subramanian Swamy

  March 22, 2017 14:26 IST

  Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said that his party will pass a legislation in Parliament for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya if a compromise is not reached on this dispute.

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  Yogi Aditya Nath’s guru believed his disciple will fulfil his dream of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

  March 22, 2017 14:20 IST

  Mahant Avaidyanath, the guru of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, believed that his disciple will fulfil his dream of constructing Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath gets cracking, orders blanket ban on cow smuggling

  March 22, 2017 14:09 IST

  Yogi Adityanath, a priest and devout gau-sevak, also ordered a blanket ban on smuggling of cows. He asked district police chiefs to adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards those involved in such illegal activities.

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  SM Krishna committing mistake by changing his ‘principles’ at this age, says Congress

  March 22, 2017 13:12 IST

  Reacting sharply to former Union minister SM Krishna’s reported plans to join the BJP today, the Congress said that Krishna was committing a big mistake by changing his principles at this age.

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  As Bihar turns 105 today, CM to launch free WiFi facilities in colleges, universities

  March 22, 2017 12:38 IST

  The 105th Bihar Divas today comes with some welcome news for the students in the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to launch a programme to provide free WiFi facilities in colleges and universities today to mark the occasion.

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  All eyes on EC as hearing on OPS-Sasikala's battle for AIADMK poll symbol concludes

  March 22, 2017 19:07 IST

  Both the factions want to contest the April 12 RK Nagar assembly bypoll on the AIADMK symbol and have fielded their respective candidates. March 23 is the last date of filing nominations for the byelection.

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  ‘Respect all religions as women in burqa too voted for you’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath gets advice from his father

  March 22, 2017 10:05 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath's father advised his son to take everyone along as Women in burqa also voted for him in the Assembly polls.

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  Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute: UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Supreme Court’s advice for out-of-court settlement

  March 22, 2017 9:52 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday welcomed Supreme Court’s advice to the concerned parties in Ram Temple-Babri Masjid dispute to opt for an out-of-court settlement.

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  Boss is always right but what I do after 6pm is no one’s business, says Navjot Singh Sidhu

  March 22, 2017 8:44 IST

  Navjot Singh Sidhu made it clear that he is free to do whatever he wants after 6pm in the evening and that nobody has any right to object to it.

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  Adityanath, Parrikar, Maurya likely to resign from LS after presidential polls: Report

  March 22, 2017 6:47 IST

  CM Adityanath, along with his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya and Manohar Parrikar, who took over as Goa CM, are however expected to resign from Parliament after the presidential polls slated in July.

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  Supreme Court agrees to hear plea for probe into alleged tampering of EVMs

  March 21, 2017 23:47 IST

  Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Friday a plea seeking a probe into allegations of alleged tampering of EVMs during polls.

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  Five promises UP CM Yogi Adityanath made in Lok Sabha

  March 21, 2017 22:36 IST

  Yogi Adityanath today made an appearance in Lok Sabha where he made a small speech and vowed to work for development of all sections by creating a new structure of progress.

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  Superstar Rajnikanth meets BJP nominee for RS Nagar bypoll Gangai Amaran, triggers speculation

  March 21, 2017 19:10 IST

  Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate for the byelection to the RK Nagar assembly seat Gangai Amaran today met Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth here, triggering debate on social media that the actor could soon join the saffron party.

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  UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi, Amit Shah; discusses allocation of portfolios

  March 21, 2017 18:35 IST

  Newly elected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today met several central leaders in New Delhi including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed several issues related to the state.

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  In surprise visit to Lok Sabha, Yogi Adityanath takes a jibe at Rahul, Akhilesh

  March 21, 2017 21:53 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath makes surprise visit to Lok Sabha of which he is a member of.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath clears 20-acre plot for Ramayana museum in Ayodhya

  March 21, 2017 17:39 IST

  UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today approved the construction of the Ramayana Museum in Ayodhya.

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  Mixed reactions to SC’s offer to mediate in Ram Mandir case: Who said what

  March 21, 2017 18:02 IST

  While the BJP favoured an amicable solution to the dispute, appellants disagreed with the CJI’s advice of an amicable, out of court settlement.

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  88 Kashmiri youth joined militancy in 2016, most of them after Burhan’s killing: Govt

  March 21, 2017 17:08 IST

  88 Kashmiri youth have joined militant ranks in the year 2016, most of them after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, the govt informed the Lok Sabha today.

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  Ruckus in Andhra Assembly as women lawmakers nearly come to blows

  March 21, 2017 16:47 IST

  Women legislators of the ruling TDP and Opposition YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh nearly came to blows in the premises of the legislative assembly.

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  Jolt to Mamata govt, SC upholds Calcutta HC ruling ordering CBI probe in Narada case

  March 21, 2017 16:33 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the ongoing CBI investigation in the Narada sting operation case would continue despite the objections raised by the Mamata Banerjee's government.

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  India's media and entertainment revenues seen at Rs 2.41 lakh crore by 2021: Report

  March 21, 2017 15:49 IST

  Indian media and entertainment industry is projected to grow at 13.9 per cent compound annual growth rate over 2016-21 to reach Rs 2.41 lakh crore by 2021.

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  Rahul Gandhi can go if he can't lead the party: Kerala youth Congress leader

  March 21, 2017 15:31 IST

  The Congress party’s poor show in subsequent Assembly polls since its 2014 loss in Lok Sabha have severely hit the morale of party workers who have been working tirelessly on the ground to help the party regain some of its lost glory.

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  Congress defends Prashant Kishore despite UP loss, says party values his hard work

  March 21, 2017 15:22 IST

  The Congress today came out in support of its election campaign strategist Prashant Kishor who is facing flak after the party’s disastrous performance in the just-concluded UP Assembly elections.

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  Indian economy growing with 'Modi rate of growth', Congress taunts PM

  March 21, 2017 15:15 IST

  Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress today said that the Indian economy is growing with the “Modi rate of growth”.

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  Babri case is about title, says Asaduddin Owaisi

  March 21, 2017 15:05 IST

  Virtually ruling out an out-of-court settlement of the Ayodhya dispute as suggested by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, MP Asaduddin Owaisi said the case was about title.

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  Can call any of you any time: PM Modi’s warning to BJP MPs over Parliament presence

  March 21, 2017 14:14 IST

  Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed unhappiness over lack of quorum often causing delays in Parliament's functioning and asked Bharatiya Janata Party members to ensure their presence, saying he can call any of them any time.

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  BJP hails SC advice for amicable settlement of Ram Mandir dispute

  March 21, 2017 14:11 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today seconded the Supreme Court’s advice to find a solution through friendly negotiations in the Ram Mandir case, saying ‘this was the best way to solve the decades-old dispute’.