Politics

AAP urges EC to curb ‘allurements’ by politicians in Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has submitted a complaint to the State Election Commission of Karnataka, seeking “severe punishment” against political parties that are enticing voters with incentives such as cookers,…
Mamata urges people to uphold democratic ideals of equality, fraternity

Kolkata: The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety across West Bengal on Thursday amid tight security, with Governor CV Anand Bose presiding over an hour-long parade by the Army,…

R-Day an occasion to rededicate to Constitutional values: Kharge

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday termed Republic Day a “solemn occasion” to rededicate oneself to the Constitution and its values. He made the observation while hoisting the national flag…
Meghalaya Polls: Congress releases first list of 55 candidates

New Delhi/Shillong: The Congress on Wednesday released the first list of 55 candidates for Assembly elections in Meghalaya scheduled on February 27. AICC General Secretary in-charge of Central Election Committee, Mukul Wasnik,…
AAP to launch foray into Rajasthan with massive membership drive

New Delhi: The AAP is set to roll out a massive membership drive in Congress-ruled Rajasthan on Friday as part of its preparations for the assembly polls, likely to be held later…
AK Antony’s son quits Congress over BBC documentary row

New Delhi: Former Kerala Chief Minister and Congress leader AK Antony’s son Anil Antony on Wednesday resigned from the Congress party citing “intolerant calls to retract tweet,” regarding BBC documentary on Prime…
Politics heat up in West Bengal over Netaji’s birth anniversary

Kolkata: On the occasion of the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, politics heated up in West Bengal with various parties playing their political cards. While Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief…

Congress will put all its might behind restoring J-K’s statehood: Rahul Gandhi

Jammu: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the Congress party will put all its might behind restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. “The biggest issue is your statehood issue, there is…
AAP vs BJP: Delhi may get a new Mayor on Tuesday

New Delhi: After three weeks when the first meeting of the newly-elected Councillors were adjourned because of the heated argument over the oath of Aldermen, the Councillors will meet again at the…
Digvijaya Singh questions surgical strikes, accuses govt of peddling lies

Jammu: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday questioned the surgical strikes and accused the government of peddling lies, drawing furious reaction from the BJP which said the opposition party was blinded by…
BJP only national party in India, says Nadda

Jaipur: BJP President J.P. Nadda on Monday said that his party is the only national party left in India as all others, including the Congress and several regional outfits, have become “family…
AIMIM, AAP, DAP ‘B-teams’ of BJP formed to cut Congress votes: Jairam Ramesh

Jammu: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Democratic Azad Party (DAP) of being the BJP’s “B-teams”, alleging they…
Terrorism alive in J-K despite abrogation of Article 370: Digvijay Singh

Jammu: Terrorism is alive in Jammu and Kashmir despite the abrogation of Article 370, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh said on Sunday. Singh said the recent terror attacks including the one at…
MP BJP focuses its energies on 103 seats party lost in 2018

Bhopal: The BJP has geared up for the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh as the party has started preparations to bring the government, organisation and all the leaders to the ground…
Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes amid tight security in J-K’s Kathua

Kathua/Jammu: The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed Sunday from Hiranagar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district amid heightened security in the wake of twin blasts in Jammu.…