Politics

Centre using ED to cover govt failures; Congress launches scathing attack on BJP [details]

The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre and alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is being used to cover the failures of the government, a day ahead of Rahul Gandhi is to appear at the ED office.

Jun 12, 2022

J&K approves establishment of SIA; major step towards solving terrorism-related crimes [details]

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday approved the establishment of a State Investigation Agency (SIA) as the nodal agency to coordinate with Central probe agencies.

Jun 12, 2022

Next president of India; BJP gets ready to pull off a surprise amid Prez poll contest [details]

The formal process for electing the next President has started and as per the Election Commission (EC), the voting for the presidential election will take place on July 18 while the name of the next President will be officially declared on July 21.

Jun 12, 2022

Precautionary measures in state to maintain law and order: K'taka CM Bommai

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday held a high-level meeting with top police officials against the backdrop of violent protests in Uttar Pradesh and national capital over "controversial" remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by two now-suspended BJP leaders.

Jun 11, 2022

KCR likely to float national party named as "Bharat Rashtra Samithi"

After failing to make any progress on his idea of a national front, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao appears to have made up his mind to float a national party.

Jun 11, 2022

Hindu fringe group threatens Kannada writer B L Venu on textbook revision controversy

The threatening note pasted on the door of his house warned him for joining Opposition leader Siddaramaiah and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy, besides making "light comments" on Veer Savarkar

Jun 11, 2022

Who will be next President of India; No party has named candidate; speculations rife, names being tossed [details]

Even last time, BJP sprang a surprise by naming Ram Nath Kovind. The move was seen as much an attempt to win the Dalit community as to field a loyalist who did not in any way disturb the larger political landscape of the party.

Jun 11, 2022

K'taka RS polls: JD-S-Cong bickering helps BJP to win 3 of 4 seats

Karnataka's ruling BJP won all three seats it contested in Rajya Sabha elections held on Friday as the opposition JD-S and Congress failed to agree on a common candidate.

Jun 10, 2022

Presidential election: Election for next President on July 18, result on July 21

Election for next President of India will be held on July 18 and counting of votes will take place on July 21. The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the schedule for the election for the President of India.

Jun 9, 2022

Election Commission to announce dates for Presidential polls today

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday will announce the schedule for the Presidential polls.

Jun 9, 2022

BJP's "tinpot" spokespersons brought disgrace to country: Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray thundered in Aurangabad taking on Bharatiya Janata Party's 'tinpot spokespersons' who had brought disgrace to the country

Jun 9, 2022

MLC Polls: BJP announces 16 candidates for MLC biennial polls from UP, Maha & Bihar

BJP on Wednesday announced 16 candidates for the biennial election to the Legislative Council from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.

Jun 8, 2022

Congress reaction: "Need no lecture on religious tolerance" but BJP should stop denting country's identity

Amid row over the statements of former BJP spokespersons, the Congress said on Tuesday that India does not need a lecture from any nation on religious tolerance and the country's identity should not be dented for cheap political gains.

Jun 7, 2022

Odisha cabinet revamped; portfolios of new ministers announced [see full list]

Soon after the oath-taking ceremony of his revamped cabinet on Sunday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik distributed portfolios to the new ministers.

Jun 5, 2022

Two BJP leaders suspended over insulting remarks against Prophet Mohammed [details]

Hours after it denounced insult of any religious personalities, the BJP on Sunday suspended party spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal for their comments on Prophet Muhammad.

Jun 5, 2022