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Several film celebrities keen to replace Rekha in Rajya Sabha: Reports

The report said that Akshay Kumar, Juhi Chawla and Gajendra Kumar's names are being considered at the moment, but several others celebrities are also keen on the position.

Budget Session: MP Pappu Yadav calls for discussion on special status to Bihar

In his letter, Yadav said that the state has to often bear the brunt of floods caused by overflowing rivers coming from across the border in Nepal, which has a severe impact on the development of the state.

39 Indians killed in Iraq: Congress gives notice in Rajya Sabha for discussion on the issue

Former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said that it was difficult to fathom how the government could have taken so long to find out the truth about missing Indians.

Raj Babbar resigns from UP Congress chief post after LS bypolls debacle

According to sources, Congress is likely to choose a new president between Jitin Prasad, Rajesh Mishra and Laliteshpati Tripathi.

Bihar Assembly adjourned twice over demand for arrest of union ministers Giriraj, Ashwini Choubey

The proceedings of the House began with the swearing-in of newly-elected RJD MLA from Jehanabad Kumar Krishna Mohan.

BJP not behind political entry, says Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth has in December last announced he will launch a political party and contest the next assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and declared that "spiritual politics" needs to be ushered in, sans shades of any caste or religion.

Not BJP, only God and people behind me: Rajinikanth

Talking to reporters here on his return from a spiritual tour, he also said the state government should put additional pressure on the Central government to set up the Cauvery Management Board.

'UPA denied separate religion tag to Lingayat in 2013, Karnataka govt doing vote-bank politics'

Ananth Kumar's remarks came a day after the Karnataka Cabinet decided to recommend to the Centre grant of religious minority status for the numerically strong Lingayat and Veerashaiva Lingayat community.

Govt being insensitive to kin of 39 Indians killed by ISIS in Iraq: Congress

Randeep Surjewala said the Modi government has "crossed all limits of insensitivity" as it preferred to make the announcement on television rather than calling up every families and informing them individually.

Amid dissent within NDA, Ram Vilas Paswan says 'leaving alliance unthinkable, Modi will remain PM'

The timing of Paswan’s remark is important because it comes weeks after Andhra Pradesh’s ruling TDP quit the NDA and Modi Cabinet over special status demand for the southern state.

Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka: ‘PM Modi insulting common man by claiming credit for India's growth’

Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day tour of Karnataka from today, accused the BJP of dividing people despite its talk of dharma.

Anguished over disruptions in Rajya Sabha, Chairman Venkaiah Naidu cancels dinner for MPs

According to sources, preparations for the dinner were completed last week. Naidu had even spoken to the President, the PM, the Leader of the House, the Leader of Opposition and floor leaders of various parties whom he had invited.

Rahul Gandhi expresses shock at death of 39 Indians in Iraq

The mortal remains, which were exhumed from a mass grave in Badosh, will be brought back to India on a special plane and handed over to their relatives, Swaraj informed the Rajya Sabha.

39 Indians who were kidnapped in Iraq are dead, says Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha

Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the External Affairs Minister said, "Yesterday we got information that DNA samples of 38 people have matched and DNA of the 39th person has matched 70 per cent."

No-confidence motion against NDA govt: Lok Sabha adjourned for another day amid ruckus

TDP and YSR Congress have submitted three requests to move no-confidence motion against the Modi government, protesting non-implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

RSS believes in Hindutva and its core values truth and non-violence, says Mohan Bhagwat

Replying to a question about portraying Hindu religion in two different narratives--one as Hinduism and the other as Hindutva--Bhagwat said RSS considers Hindutva as the one and only narrative.

Lok Sabha likely to take up no-confidence motion today; Naidu issues directions to TDP MPs

"Be alert and react according to their moves. Ensure that MPs of other parties also attend the House. Get no-trust motion notices issued by other parties as well," he told his MPs.

KCR, Mamata discuss federal front, to talk to like-minded parties

Talking to journalists after the meeting, Rao said the process for creation of a federal front has begun and he would now talk to like-minded parties.

Delhi CM Kejriwal on 'sorry' spree in last 5 days, apologises to Majithia, Gadkari, Sibal

In two separate letters, filed along with joint applications for the closure of defamation complaints, Kejriwal "regretted" his remarks.

Modi government using AIADMK to scuttle no-confidence motion: SP

Samajwadi leader Ram Gopal Yadav said it was the government that was pitting the AIADMK at the centre of disturbance in the Lok Sabha to create disorder.

Modi's 'acche din' PR will take a beating: Rahul Gandhi targets PM on unemployment

Telangana CM meets Mamata , says this is beginning of federal front

KCR said that the country needed an alternative agenda and an alternative political force.

Fodder scam case: Lalu convicted, Mishra acquitted by special CBI court; RJD to challenge judgement

Judge Shivpal Singh delivered the judgment in case relating to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from December 1995 to January 1996 from the Dumka treasury. The verdict, scheduled on March 15, was deferred four times.

Days after apologising to Majithia, Arvind Kejriwal apologises to Nitin Gadkari, Kapil Sibal

Following the apology, Kejriwal and Gadkari have reportedly filed a joint application for seeking to withdraw the defamation case in Delhi's Patiala House Court.

One year of Yogi Govt: CM Adityanath counts BJP govt's achievements, announces anti-graft platform

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is addressing media persons on the occasion of BJP government completing one year in the state.

Either unfurl tricolour in Lahore or forget Kashmir, NC MLA challenges PM Modi

If Modi has courage, he should go ahead and unfurl tricolour in Lahore, or else leave Kashmir be and forget this issue, the senior NC MLA said.

'Why was Sridevi wrapped in tricolour?' Raj Thackeray questions state funeral given to actress

Addressing party workers at a rally in Mumbai, Thackeray said, "Sridevi was a great actor, but what did she do for the country that her body was wrapped in the tricolour?"

MNS chief Raj Thackeray calls for 'Modi-mukt Bharat' by 2019

Addressing party workers at a rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, Thackeray said, "The country is fed up with the false promises made by (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi and his government."