Politics

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

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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

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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

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On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 92nd birthday, Aligarh mayor refers to the ex-PM as deceased, later apologises

Shakuntala Bharti made the remarks while addressing the students of a school on the eve of Vajpayee's 92nd birthday.

Dec 26, 2016

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Farm loan waiver as political plank pits Modi Govt against Congress

While the government will not want to be branded anti-farmer, it will have to consider complex monetary calculations while formulating the Budget.

Dec 25, 2016

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange offers guarded praise of Donald Trump while criticising Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton's election would have been a consolidation of power in the existing ruling class of the United States, Assange said.

Dec 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Govt launches Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana to promote digital payments

The aim of the two schemes is to attract the attention of the citizens and encourage them to undertake digital transactions.

Dec 25, 2016

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Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh, joins BJP

Sarabjit Singh was an Indian national who was awarded the death sentence by a Pakistani court in 1991 on spying charges.

Dec 25, 2016

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah caught on camera getting his shoelace tied by a 'relative' [VIDEO]

This is not the first time that a politician has gotten his shoe laces tied by someone else.

Dec 25, 2016

ISIS suspect Musa planned to attack Mother House in Kolkata, says NIA in chargesheet

Musa wanted to attack the Mother House since the place sees visitors from America, Russia and Britain and, therefore, is a soft target.

Dec 25, 2016

'Mann Ki Baat' address: 'This is not the end, just the beginning in our fight against corruption,' says PM Modi

The prime minister could talk about demonetisation as his deadline of 50 days is all set to end on December 30.

Dec 25, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, Atal Behari Vajpayee on birthday, extends Christmas greetings to nation

Modi wished Sharif despite tensions between India and Pakistan over repeated terror attacks from across the border.

Dec 25, 2016

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Politics

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

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

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha citing health issues

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

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

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

On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 92nd birthday, Aligarh mayor refers to the ex-PM as deceased, later apologises

Farm loan waiver as political plank pits Modi Govt against Congress

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange offers guarded praise of Donald Trump while criticising Hillary Clinton

Demonetisation: Govt launches Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana to promote digital payments

Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh, joins BJP

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah caught on camera getting his shoelace tied by a 'relative' [VIDEO]

ISIS suspect Musa planned to attack Mother House in Kolkata, says NIA in chargesheet

'Mann Ki Baat' address: 'This is not the end, just the beginning in our fight against corruption,' says PM Modi

Narendra Modi wishes Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, Atal Behari Vajpayee on birthday, extends Christmas greetings to nation

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

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