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  Mecca Masjid verdict reignites 'saffron terror' debate between BJP, Cong

  April 17, 2018 12:53 IST

  The special NIA court's verdict gave the ruling BJP ample ammunition to target the Congress which headed the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2007. The ruling party came out all guns blazing at the Congress demanding an apology from the party leadership for 'defaming' Hindus.

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  Chip in your set-top box? Congress accuses BJP of breaching people's privacy

  April 16, 2018 17:21 IST

  The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has reportedly told the TRAI that the step had been taken to provide data about channels watched and their duration which would help advertisers.

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  Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Kathua and Unnao incidents, asks him to fast-track rape cases

  April 16, 2018 17:14 IST

  Gandhi tweeted that in 2016, a total of 19,675 rapes of minors were reported and called it shameful.

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  Mecca Masjid blast verdict has exposed Congress' appeasement politics: BJP

  April 16, 2018 14:54 IST

  Talking to reporters in New Delhi, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said the Congress should apologise for using terms like 'Hindu terror' and 'saffron terror'. 

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  Bihar MLC elections: CM Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi among candidates named by JD (U), BJP

  April 15, 2018 20:41 IST

  While the terms of 10 sitting members will end on May 6, one seat fell vacant when Narendra Singh was disqualified on January 6, 2016, ahead of the end of his term on May 6, 2018.

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  Vasundharaji, chunav me maza ayenga: Jignesh Mevani says after being 'detained' at Jaipur airport

  April 15, 2018 19:50 IST

  The police said Mevani was restricted from moving around in Jaipur because of the prohibitory order under section 144 of the CrPC which was in effect in the district after the violence during the 'Bharat bandh' on March 2.

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  'Yogi is dhongi' remark: Karnataka Congress leader apologises for his controversial statement

  April 15, 2018 15:46 IST

  Rao, Karnataka Congress' Working President, while participating in a candle march organised by his party against the Unnao and Kathua incidents had slammed Yogi Adityanath.

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  Karnataka Assembly election: Why parties are treading cautiously on Lingayat issue

  April 15, 2018 14:29 IST

  Lingayats/Veerashaivas are said to form about 17 per cent of the population, wielding a decisive clout in about 100 constituencies, particularly in north Karnataka

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  Kathua rape case: Why isn't Congress acting against its J&K president for controversial comments, asks BJP

  April 15, 2018 13:27 IST

  Javadekar claimed that Congress state president GA Mir's comments were similar to BJP ministers who have been sacked. "Why isn't Rahul Gandhi taking action against his own party leader," the BJP leader questioned. 

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  Give stringent punishment to perpetrators of Kathua, Unnao rape cases: BJP

  April 13, 2018 16:16 IST

  Facing flak over Kathua and Unnao rape cases, the BJP today said those accused should be given a stringent punishment and claimed that the police acted quickly in both the matters.  

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  Samajwadi Party demands President's Rule in UP, says time has come to bid goodbye to Yogi govt

  April 13, 2018 14:27 IST

  Addressing a press conference here, party leader Kironmoy Nanda said the time had come to bid the Yogi Adityanath government goodbye.

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  Unnao, Kathua rape cases: Rahul Gandhi holds midnight candlelight march against atrocities on women

  April 13, 2018 13:53 IST

  Amid sloganeering against the Modi-led BJP government, the Gandhi scion said the women of the country are afraid to go out today and the government must ensure their safety and help them live in peace.

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  'Kathua rape a crime against humanity', Rahul Gandhi slams politics on matter

  April 15, 2018 14:38 IST

  "How can anyone protect the culprits of such evil? What happened to the girl at Kathua is a crime against humanity. It cannot go unpunished," Gandhi said in a tweet.

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  Congress' priority is politics of disruption and instability, not people's welfare: Amit Shah

  April 12, 2018 23:18 IST

  He said the opposition's "irresponsible" conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling NDA MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a "call of conscience".

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  PM Modi, Amit Shah hold fast to protest Parliament impasse, Congress calls it 'drama'

  April 12, 2018 11:45 IST

  The Congress said that the saffron party and its allies were responsible for the disruption of Parliament during the second half of the Budget session.

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  Twitter battle: Tejashwi Yadav, Sushil Modi exchange allegations over Rabri Devi's security detail

  April 11, 2018 23:11 IST

  Rabri Devi, in a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, said the recall of house guards has left the security of her residence and family in "tatters".

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  Hope PM Modi will observe fast on Unnao incident: Rahul Gandhi

  April 11, 2018 18:46 IST

  The Congress president also posted a purported video in which the woman's father is seen speaking against the BJP MLA.  

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  Will use sticks, bullets to throw BJP govt out of power in Chhattisgarh, says Congress MLA

  April 11, 2018 10:32 IST

  "Lathi, goli chalana padhe to chalayenge, lekin Bharatiya Janata Party ko Chhattisgarh se bhagayenge (will use sticks and bullets, if required, to throw the BJP out of the state)," the Pali-Tanakhar MLA said.

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  PM Modi, Shah to observe fast on Apr 12 against Parliament disruptions

  April 10, 2018 23:06 IST

  While Amit Shah will participate in a protest at West Bengal's Hubli, all other leaders, including PM Modi, will maintain their daily schedule during the fast.

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  Opposition 'dividing' the nation, creating hurdles in government's work: PM Modi in Bihar

  April 10, 2018 16:12 IST

  The Prime Minister showered praise on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his patience and able administration in fighting corrupt and anti-social forces.

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  Government trying to politicise sports, alleges Congress' Manish Tewari

  April 10, 2018 10:03 IST

  Congress leader Manish Tewari has accused the sports ministry of trying to "politicise" sports by seeking information on medal record of Indian athletes in the past four years for a comparison with the UPA government.

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  Shiv Sena rebuffs Amit Shah’s rapprochement bid, says 'Modi floods' can’t tame tiger

  April 09, 2018 21:37 IST

  The bickering ally, which has declared its intention of going alone in the next polls, made strong comments against the BJP, saying the party was “still living in the golden era of 2014” while “the picture of 2019 will be completely different.”

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  Rahul Gandhi leads Congress fast against Modi govt, BJP dubs it 'farce'

  April 09, 2018 23:35 IST

  Speaking to reporters at Rajghat, where he led the Congress's nationwide fast, Gandhi said the grand old party will defeat the BJP-led NDA in the 2019 general election.

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  Delhi BJP claims Cong leaders 'enjoyed chhole bhature' before hunger strike at Rajghat

  April 09, 2018 16:22 IST

  Khurana tweeted a photo which shows Congress leaders A S Lovely, Haroon Yusuf and Ajay Maken eating at a restaurant along with others.

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  Rahul, Sonia will lose their Lok Sabha seats in 2019: BJP hits back at Congress president

  April 09, 2018 10:03 IST

  BJP spokesperson Anil Baluni said Rahul Gandhi should not worry about Modi and should rather be concerned about his and Sonia Gandhi's electoral fate in 2019.   

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  Congress protest at Rajghat Live Updates: BJP hits back after Rahul claims he is defending democracy

  April 09, 2018 16:23 IST

  Congress President Rahul Gandhi, along with other party leaders, are observing a day-long fast at Raj Ghat to expose BJP’s “lies” and to ‘protect communal harmony’.

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  Karnataka polls: BJP announces first list of 72 candidates, Yeddyurappa to contest from Shikaripura

  April 08, 2018 23:33 IST

  The announcement was made in a late evening press conference by Union Minister JP Nadda.

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  Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress protest against govt's failure on Monday, will hold day-long fast

  April 08, 2018 22:26 IST

  Congress workers will hold a day-long fast at all state and district headquarters to protest against the BJP government and promote communal harmony and peace across the country.