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Won't take part in green drive, DDA tells Arvind Kejriwal

The DDA reports to the central government, which has been locked in a power struggle with the AAP government in Delhi.

Democracy relapses a lot: Shatrughan Sinha

Criticising the Centre on demonetisation and implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), he said a "complicated GST" was rolled out when the country had "not fully recovered from the note-ban shock".

Centre did not inform Sikkim about Doklam stand-off: CM Chamling

Chamling also said the state is working towards enhancing the quality of education in Sikkim.

Uttarakhand HC bans goat slaughter in the open during Bakr-Eid

Taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, the division bench of Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Manoj Tiwari ordered that the slaughter of goats will not take place in the open or in public.

Rahul Gandhi can't run parallel govt, says BJP after Navjot Sidhu justifies his Pakistan 'hugplomacy'

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said Sidhu has implicated India by hugging the Pakistan Army chief and instead of explaining his act he is lecturing us over peace.

Manmohan Singh calls for arresting 'disturbing trends' of intolerance, communal polarisation

The former prime minister said they are also an anathema for promotion of peace, national integration and communal harmony, which are the cherished objectives enshrined in the Constitution.   

He has no right to talk in this language: Owaisi on KP Maurya's comment on Ram temple

On Sunday, Maurya said he was hopeful that if the need arose and there was no way out, in Parliament, the Centre could opt for the legislative route for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, when it has adequate numbers in both Houses.

Congress-led UPA govts delivered highest decadal growth since Independence: Chidambaram

The report compares growth rates between the old series (2004-05) and the new series based on 2011-12 prices.

UPA policies to promote growth led to macro instability: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley (65) is recuperating after a kidney transplant operation.

Quota protest: Hardik Patel, supporters detained in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Pradesh Congress president Amit Chavda and Leader of Opposition Paresh Dhanani condemned the sudden action by the cops. 

If no way out, Centre could opt for legislative route for construction of Ram temple: UP Deputy CM

Taking a jibe at rival political parties, the UP deputy Chief Minister said, "Who is actually nervous can be clearly revealed by the expressions of (Samajwadi Party chief) Akhilesh Yadav and (BSP supremo) Mayawati".

Rafale row: With aim to corner govt, Congress to launch month-long agitation over 'scams' this week

The meeting discussed the party's preparations for the Assembly polls this year in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram.

'Not in this lifetime': Arvind Kejriwal refuses to accept Ashutosh's resignation from AAP

Congress slams PM Modi for 'lack of substance' in his I-Day speech

Alleging that claims made by PM Modi in his speech were untrue, Surjewala said that PM Modi should have talked about something that could help the common folk.

Ashutosh resigns from AAP, cites 'very very' personal reasons

Journalist-turned-politician today announced his resignation from Aam Aadami Party, citing personal reasons.

Rahul Gandhi's remark disrespectful to majority community: Sambit Patra

By making such remarks, Gandhi was playing with the faith of thousands of Hindus, said Patra.

When Modi suggested Gandhi sport a broom at Madame Tussauds

According to Modi, bringing the famed wax museum to Delhi is a step towards boosting tourism in the country and it will also inspire young artists to hone their talent.  

PM Modi taking 'short cut of emails' for media interviews: Shiv Sena

Reacting to the prime minister's interviews published by some media organisations, the Sena alleged Modi has not addressed any press conference after becoming the prime minister and this "does not behove" his personality as he was a "friend" of journalists till the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.  

UP Shia Waqf Board asks madrassas to celebrate I-day, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

The nation will celebrate its 72nd Independence Day on August 15.

Development prime agenda in 2019, but religion integral for nation-building, says BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi

Jai Hind With India TV: Country's profit is going into bank accounts of its common citizens, says Mahesh Sharma

The BJP leader said that directly or indirectly the black money from Swiss bank accounts is finding its way into the bank accounts of common citizens of India.

DMK war out in open days after Karunanidhi's demise, Alagiri challenges Stalin's elevation

Alagiri visited Karunanidhi's memorial at Chennai's Marina beach on Monday. Talking to reporters later, Alagiri asserted that "true relatives" and supporters of his father are with his side.

'Illegal' Bangladeshis won't be allowed to stay in the country: Shah

Shah, who was in the city to address a meeting of party workers, expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge victorious in the next general elections even if the opposition parties cobble up an alliance.

RS dy chairman election: Parties that helped NDA win hypocrites, says Congress

Replying to a query, Chaturvedi said, "I don't think the opposition unity is breaking in any way."  

PM Modi is hoodwinking the country: Congress

The Congress claimed that there is a difference of opinion among the Union cabinet members, pointing out that while the prime minister says his government has given jobs to one crore people, his cabinet minister Nitin Gadkari says there is no job.

Jammu: Ahead of Independence Day, BJP starts 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta advised party activists to expand the campaign and ensure that the national flag is hoisted at every house, village and city on Independence Day.

Tarun Gogoi claims updating NRC his 'baby', BJP failed to 'nurse' it

The Congress will always stand by genuine Indian citizens and provide help legally and politically, he added.  

'Why don't they buy phones from BHEL?' BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi for another 'faux pas'

According to reports, Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the smartphones distributed by the Chhattisgarh government under 'Sanchar Kranti Yojna' were part of a scam.