Politics

Hemant Soren remanded to 5 day ED custody, MLAs flown in to avoid poaching, floor test on Monday [ key developments]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, currently on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, said that INDIA bloc stopped BJP from toppling government in Jharkhand

Feb 3, 2024

LK Advani to be conferred Bharat Ratna, announces Modi

Former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. A BJP stalwart, Advani is also the founding member of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

Feb 3, 2024

BJP MLA nabbed for shooting at Shiv Sena leader in Maha CM's home district

In a shocker, a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was nabbed on Saturday for allegedly shooting several bullets at a ruling Shiv Sena leader inside a police station, late Friday night, officials said.

Feb 3, 2024

Will BJP make a dent this time in Punjab in Lok Sabha Poll 2024? In this border state, you never know

There are also many nuanced factors at play in the state. These are the make or break polls for state's regional outfit

Jan 31, 2024

BJP retains mayor's post in Chandigarh despite majority from Congress-AAP alliance

The BJP has 14 councillors, with an additional vote from Member of Parliament and ex-officio member Kirron Kher, while the AAP has 13 councillors, and the Congress holds seven. The Shiromani Akali Dal has one councillor in the House. The election process was fraught with controversy, with eight out of 36 votes being declared invalid by the presiding authority, Anil Masih, a nominated councilor with no voting rights.

Jan 30, 2024

Kharge writes to Mamata, seeks security for Nyay Yatra in Bengal

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeking protection for Rahul Gandhi during the passage of the Nyay Yatra in the state.

Jan 27, 2024

Nitish likely to take oath as Bihar CM for 9th time tomorrow

The meeting of the JD-U core committee headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is over in Patna and sources have said that he will take the oath for the ninth time in Bihar on Sunday.

Jan 27, 2024

Political clashes, body double allegations & flood of memes, yet Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra moves on to West Bengal [details]

While one political controversy, surrounding the march, gave way to another, the flood of memes on Himanta Biswa Sarma's body double statement showed no signs of abating

Jan 27, 2024

No 'Operation Lotus', 'appeasement' of Muslims & 'neglect' of Hindus prompted Shettar to return to BJP: LoP Ashoka

Karnataka's Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Thursday maintained that the return of former CM Jagadish Shettar to BJP was not 'Operation Lotus'.

Jan 25, 2024

Rahul's Nyay Yatra enters Bengal, faces administrative hurdles

As Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi entered West Bengal on Thursday, the state Congress leadership was apprehending major administrative hurdles following which some changes in the schedule of the rally might be made.

Jan 25, 2024

Elon Musk calls India not having a permanent seat in Security Council "absurd"; What holds India from the elite club [details]

While India's inclusion as a permanent member of Security Council involves challenges like amendment of the UN charter, analysts say Beijing is determined to remain the only Asian country in the elite club

Jan 23, 2024

DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race just two days before the New Hampshire primary, and endorsed former US President Donald Trump.

Jan 22, 2024

Three-tier security for PM Modi's visit to TN's Ramanathapuram

The Tamil Nadu Police have put in place a three-tier security in Ramanathapuram district in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2024

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea in Modi Surname Case, Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost on Lucknow Lawyer

The apex court, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, not only rejected the petition but also imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner.

Jan 20, 2024

Assam Police book FIR against Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra organiser for diverting route

An FIR has been filed in Assam's Jorhat town against the organiser of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, K.B. Byju for diverting the permitted route, officials said.

Jan 19, 2024