Politics

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

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naveen Patnaik during a press conference where he announced the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, in Bhubaneswar on March 18, 2019

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

Police in Hyderabad detained BJP MLA Raghunandan Rao.

Hyderabad gang-rape case: BJP MLA's action gives new twist [read now]

The release of some photographs and videos allegedly relating to the gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl by five accused in a car in Hyderabad by Telangana BJP MLA M. Raghunandan Rao has given a new twist to the sensational case but also triggered an uproar with calls for action against him for revealing the identity of the victim.

Jun 5, 2022

BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh

'BJP denounces insult of any religious personality' after party spokesperson's remarks on Prophet Mohammed

Days after a party spokesperson made remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate, the BJP on Sunday said that it strongly denounces insult of any religious personality.

Jun 5, 2022

Veteran Congress leader Prayar Gopalakrishnan passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former legislator Prayar Gopalakrishnan on Saturday passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest while travelling to the state capital, according to party sources.

Jun 4, 2022

Top HM commander killed in Anantnag encounter [Details]

Involved in several terror activities, the killed terrorist was active since 2018.

Jun 4, 2022

BJP announces candidates for 2 Lok Sabha and 7 Assembly bypolls

The BJP on Saturday announced candidates for bypolls of two Lok Sabha and seven Assembly constituencies of different states.

Jun 4, 2022

Biden wishes Musk "lots of luck" on SpaceX trip to Moon as Tesla decides to cut 10% workforce

US President Joe Biden has wished Elon Musk "lots of luck" for his trip to the Moon, as the Tesla CEO expressed "super bad feeling" about the economy and decided to cut its workforce by 10 per cent.

Jun 4, 2022

Govt wants to have me killed: Farmers' leader Rakesh Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has alleged that the government "wants to get him killed" and that the attacks on him in Karnataka and Delhi are proof enough.

Jun 4, 2022

Amid row over saffronisation, K'taka disbands Textbook Revision Committee

In a major development, the Karnataka government has disbanded the Textbook Revision Committee headed by writer Rohith Chakrathirtha.

Jun 4, 2022

Personal or publicity interest litigations? SC bench rejecting pleas against constructions around Puri temple

The bench said a hue and cry was made that the construction is contrary to the inspection report by the ASI. However, the note of the Director General of ASI as well as the affidavit filed by ASI before the (Orissa) High Court would falsify the position.

Jun 3, 2022

'Attack on Rakesh Tikait for not speaking in Kannada', accused tell K'taka Police

The three accused persons, who attacked Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Singh Tikait, have taken a u-turn and claimed that they attacked him for not speaking in Kannada, police sources said on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2022

BJP MLA, 4 others injured in road mishap in Bihar's Sitamarhi [details]

A BJP MLA sustained critical injuries after his Innova car rammed into a bus in Bihar's Sitamarhi district on Wednesday, police said.

Jun 2, 2022

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Politics

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

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

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

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

Hyderabad gang-rape case: BJP MLA's action gives new twist [read now]

'BJP denounces insult of any religious personality' after party spokesperson's remarks on Prophet Mohammed

Veteran Congress leader Prayar Gopalakrishnan passes away

Top HM commander killed in Anantnag encounter [Details]

BJP announces candidates for 2 Lok Sabha and 7 Assembly bypolls

Biden wishes Musk "lots of luck" on SpaceX trip to Moon as Tesla decides to cut 10% workforce

Govt wants to have me killed: Farmers' leader Rakesh Tikait

Amid row over saffronisation, K'taka disbands Textbook Revision Committee

Personal or publicity interest litigations? SC bench rejecting pleas against constructions around Puri temple

'Attack on Rakesh Tikait for not speaking in Kannada', accused tell K'taka Police

BJP MLA, 4 others injured in road mishap in Bihar's Sitamarhi [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]