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  Mufti can resolve Kashmir issue if he gets a free hand: Sharad Yadav

  Politics | April 19, 2015 17:08 IST

  Jammu: If given a “free hand” to run his government, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed will succeed in resolving the long pending Kashmir issue, Janata Dal(U) president Sharad Yadav today said.  Yadav,

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  Major News Events for 18th April, 2015

  India | April 18, 2015 10:04 IST

  1. Rahul Gandhi to meet farmers from different states Back after his sabbatical, Rahul Gandhi will today meet delegations of farmers from different states. The Congress Vice President will hear farmers' views on the changes being

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  Merger of Janata Parivar offshoots a fraud, claims Paswan

  Politics | April 17, 2015 8:33 IST

  New Delhi: Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan yesterday termed as "fraud" the merger of six 'Janata Parivar' offshoots and wondered if it was for real as the new party was without a name, flag and

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  Janata Parivar offshoots merge to take on BJP

  Politics | April 15, 2015 22:52 IST

  New Delhi: Six offshoots of ‘Janata Parivar' today merged together to form a new party to take on a resurgent BJP, especially in the context of the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar later this year.

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  Janata Parivar merger announced, Mulayam Singh Yadav to head new group

  Politics | April 15, 2015 21:55 IST

  New Delhi: Six political parties today decided to merge themselves in order  to form a new group that will be headed by veteran socialist leader and former UP Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.The six parties

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  Padma awards must be stopped: Sharad

  Politics | April 13, 2015 16:55 IST

  New Delhi: After alleging that Padma awards are given to “dishonest” people, JD(U) President Sharad Yadav today stoked a fresh controversy by demanding that the practice be stopped as it “discriminates” against a vast majority

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  Padma awards given only to "dishonest" people: Sharad

  Politics | April 11, 2015 17:18 IST

  Mumbai: Padma awards are given only to the “dishonest” and those from the upper echelons of society, JD(U) president Sharad Yadav said and asked socialist-minded people to spurn the honour, in remarks that could stoke

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  Opposition attacks PM, says actions belie claim of 'good intention'

  Politics | April 04, 2015 17:36 IST

  New Delhi: Congress along with other opposition parties today targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over remarks that he was working with “good intention” to address farmers' woes, saying his actions do not back his claim

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  Don't protest under sun, it'll make you dark and ruin marital prospects: Goa CM tells nurses

  India | April 01, 2015 16:59 IST

  New Delhi: Nowadays, it seems our politicians are more worried about the complexion of Indian women than their own responsibilities. After JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav's remark on complexion of South Indian women in parliament,

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  Merger of Janata Parivar likely next week: JD(U)

  Politics | March 29, 2015 16:35 IST

  New Delhi: The much-talked-about merger of Janata Parivar could be announced next week as most of the major issues have been ironed out, JD(U) today said."The merger is bound to happen and it will happen

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  Have the greatest respect for Smriti Irani: Sharad Yadav on his offensive remark

  Politics | March 18, 2015 15:18 IST

  New Delhi: Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav and Education Minister Smriti Irani's war of words seem to be getting colder.Today in Parliament Sharad Yadav said he has the utmost respect for Education Minister Smriti

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  Sharad Yadav must apologise for remarks on women: Hema

  Politics | March 17, 2015 23:36 IST

  Mathura: BJP MP Hema Malini today demanded an apology from JD(U) President Sharad Yadav for his "derogatory" remarks on women."Sharad Yadav is a senior leader and derogatory remarks about women are not expected from him.

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  Stalin condemns Sharad Yadav's sexist remarks

  Politics | March 17, 2015 20:21 IST

  Chennai: Taking exception to JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav's sexist remarks about South Indian women in the Rajya Sabha last week, DMK Treasurer M K Stalin today said it was ‘shameful' when politicians make ‘derogatory'

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  'My papa hasn't done anything wrong,' says Sharad Yadav's daughter

  Politics | March 17, 2015 21:01 IST

  New Delhi: Amid the high voltage controversy over Janata Dal United chief Sharad Yadav's derogatory comments on the skin ton of South Indian women, his daughter Suhasini Bundela has come out to defend the veteran

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  Sharad Yadav Makes Derogatory Comments on Smriti Irani

  Politics | March 16, 2015 17:10 IST

  New Delhi: Janta Dal (U) leader Sharad Yadav on Monday made a derogatory comment on women, and this time it's on the HRD minister Smriti Irani. Yadav said he knew what kind of a woman

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  Sharad Yadav unapologetic over 'saanvli' remark

  Politics | March 16, 2015 14:36 IST

  New Delhi: Under attack for sexist remarks, JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav today remained unapologetic for his comments on women's complexion, as he raked it up again saying he was ready for a debate on the

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  Sharad Yadav's comments on 'dusky South Indian women' sparks outrage

  Politics | March 13, 2015 19:45 IST

  New Delhi: During a debate on the government's Insurance Bill, Janata Dal United Bihar politician Sharad Yadav suddenly diverted from the discussion and went on a weird rant on women and skin colour.Yadav discussed ‘saanvli'

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  Sharad Yadav demands introduction of voter receipts

  Politics | March 12, 2015 13:42 IST

  New Delhi: If a general store can generate receipts on completion of a transaction, why can't the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) do so after a vote is cast?This question was asked by JD(U) chief Sharad

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  58 RS MPs give notice for impeachment of HC judge

  Politics | March 05, 2015 23:04 IST

  New Delhi: 58 MPs of Rajya Sabha have given a notice for impeaching Justice S K Gangele of Madhya Pradesh High Court who is facing allegations of sexual harassment of a woman Additional District and

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  RJD MP Pappu Yadav meets Modi, sparks speculation

  Politics | February 26, 2015 20:29 IST

  New Delhi: Upset over RJD's support to Nitish Kumar's bid to become Bihar Chief Minister, party MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, setting off speculation about his future course