Politics

SC verdict on Rafale review petitions, Rahul contempt case: Full report

CJI Ranjan Gogoi is looking to clear all cases in front of him before he retires from office on November 17.

Nov 14, 2019

Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala Police deploys 10,000 personnel

The Supreme Court on November 14, will pronounce the judgments on the review petitions filed on the issue of entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple.

Nov 13, 2019

BJP received 75% of its donation from Tata trust in 2018-19: Party tells EC

India's richest trust -- The Prudent Electoral Trust -- gave Rs 54.25 crore in donations to the party, according to the documents. The Prudent Trust is backed by top corporate houses including Bharti Group, Hero MotoCorp, Jubilant Foodworks, Orient Cement, DLF, JK Tyres, among others.

Nov 13, 2019

Rebels or Cadres? Amit Shah holds urgent meet, soon after Karnataka verdict

The agenda of the meeting was to decide on how many of the rebels should get BJP tickets, who shall be excluded, if at all and how it can be ensured that their disaffection due to exclusion doesn't harm the BJP-led Karnataka government in the state.

Nov 13, 2019

17 Karnataka rebel MLAs open to contest bypolls, but remain disqualified: Supreme Court

The Karnataka Speaker's order to bar the disqualified MLAs to contest elections till the end of the life of the current Assembly term is set aside.

Nov 13, 2019

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Kovind gives his approval

President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed President's rule in Maharashtra after political parties failed to stake claim to form the government.

Nov 12, 2019

President's rule in Maharashtra? Shiv Sena moves Supreme Court

The Shiv Sena has moved the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing against the governor's recommendation for President's rule in Maharashtra.

Nov 12, 2019

Ayodhya verdict: Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claims on shebait rights

The Supreme Court observed that the course of dealing with the maintainability of Suit No. 5 hinged on the question of whether Nirmohi Akhara was a shebait, and whether it had acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the idol.

Nov 12, 2019

Maharashtra Governor invites NCP to form govt after Sena losses face: Development so far

The NCP, which has time till 8.30 pm on Tuesday to show letters of support, said they will take a call after meeting with Congress.

Nov 12, 2019

When will Ram temple construction begin in Ayodhya? VHP leader reveals

The pre-construction work will commence from 'Makar Sankranti' in January. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) does not want a fresh 'shilanyas' (first stone laying ceremony) for the temple as it has already been done in November 1989.

Nov 11, 2019

EPF scam: UP economic offences wing to question Union Agriculture Secretary

According to UP Police's Economic Offences Wing, they need to record the statements of all members of the trust when the funds were invested into the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL).

Nov 11, 2019

Cotton industry slump due to US-China trade war, says Union textile minister Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani addressed the Indian Cotton Conference 2019 which focused on the branding of India as the most potential organic cotton producing country across the globe.

Nov 11, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation LIVE: Congress to support Shiv Sena, Aaditya en route Raj Bhavan

After BJP's declaration to not form the government, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) initiated talks with Sena to form the government.

Nov 11, 2019

United States 'very actively' asking North Korea to return to talks: South Korea

Adviser, Chung Eui-yong made the remarks at a news conference to mark South Korean President Moon Jae-in's halfway point of his five-year term.

Nov 11, 2019

Can Chennithala repeat Congress' history in Kerala?

All of Chennithala's predecessors, K Karunakaran, AK Antony and Chandy have gone on to helm the state after being the Leader of the Opposition.

Nov 10, 2019