Politics

Congress party 132nd foundation day: PM Modi sacrificed common man in fight against corruption, says Rahul Gandhi

The INC has been leading the opposition against PM Modi's demonetisation decision.

Dec 28, 2016

News Roundup: Mamata asks PM Modi to resign, Wi-Fi at 100 railway stations, Kristen Stewart's new date, and more

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Dec 27, 2016

Mamata Banerjee at all-party meeting: Demonetisation has set India back by 20 years; will PM Modi resign?

She was speaking to reporters in New Delhi following the all-party meeting called by the Congress and chaired by Rahul Gandhi.

Dec 27, 2016

Budget 2017: Did PM Modi just lay the foundation for a harsh budget with statement on OROP at Parivartan Rally in Dehradun?

Narendra Modi said in Uttarakhand that implementation of the OROP scheme for the armed forces would require a budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore.

Dec 27, 2016

'Should we throw BSP's money away?' says Mayawati on cash deposits of Rs 104 crore

The ED has found cash deposits of over Rs 104 crore in BSP's bank account and Rs 1.43 crore in the bank account of Mayawati's brother.

Dec 27, 2016

Former Tamil Nadu chief secretary P Rama Mohana Rao cries foul after I-T raids, denies links with Shekar Reddy

Rao also claimed that the CRPF entered his and his son's residence "at gunpoint" with a search warrant that did not mention his name.

Dec 27, 2016

Did Thala Ajith really meet Sasikala?

Ajith has reportedly met Sasikala at her Poes Garden house.

Dec 27, 2016

Budget 2017: PM Modi to meet economists, experts on Tuesday

The Budget session of the Parliament is expected to begin from February 1, 2017.

Dec 26, 2016

AAP's CM candidate in Goa summoned for involvement in housing scam

Arvind Kejriwal claims Elvis Gomes is being victimised by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Dec 26, 2016

News Roundup: Akhilesh and Shivpal spar again, Priyanka Chopra is OK as sex symbol, Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha, and more

Read about more divisions within the hitherto united Opposition as CPI-M pulls out of all-party meet and Agni-V test-fired from Odisha.

Dec 26, 2016

After demonetisation, Modi govt to now target illegal properties in drive against corruption

On Sunday, PM Modi hinted during the Mann ki Baat radio show that benami properties will be the next target.

Dec 26, 2016

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha citing health issues

He was a member of the Upper House of Parliament on a ticket from the Trinamool Congress.

Dec 26, 2016

More divisions within Opposition as CPI-M pulls out of all-party meet called by Rahul Gandhi; here's why other parties may follow suit

CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury said on Monday: "Things were not planned properly. The RJD and the NCP have similar reservations."

Dec 26, 2016

UP elections 2017: Akhilesh, Shivpal spar over choosing candidates for Assembly polls

Shivpal Yadav has announced candidates with criminal records for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017.

Dec 26, 2016

Pakistan Govt releases 220 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill' gesture; activists demand release of Pak fishermen in response

PM Modi wished Sharif on his birthday through Twitter on Sunday, following which Pakistan released the 220 fishermen.

Dec 26, 2016