Tag: india politics
Nuh violence FIR-named Cong MLA arrested
Haryana Police has arrested Congress MLA from Nuh, Mamman Khan, in connection with the violence that broke out in various parts of the city on July 31. Satish Kumar, Ferozepur Jhirkha Deputy Superintendent of Police and the head of the SIT investigating t...
Modi alleges INDIA bloc bid to finish Sanatan Dharma
Taking a dig at the newly formed opposition bloc INDIA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said those who are losing elections have so much hate that they are now opposing “your culture” and have decided to finish sanatan sanskriti. “From (Mahatma)...
INDIA allies AAP, Cong diverge on seat-sharing
A day ahead of the first meeting of the coordination and steering committee of the INDIA bloc, voices from the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress struck dissonant notes. Any success of the opposition alliance in taking on the BJP-led NDA hinges on the success o...
UPCC chief regrets SP failing to reciprocate Cong spirit
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Wednesday said while his party and others in the opposition INDIA block worked to ensure the Samajwadi Party nominee’s victory in the Ghosi by-poll, the SP fielded its candidate against the Congress in neighbou...
BJP MLA’s son dares Udhayanidhi to come to Maharashtra
Nitesh Rane, son of leader Narayan Rane and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Maharashtra, has dared Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to come to Maharashtra, and warned that if he does, he “won’t go back on his own feet” over his remarks seeki...
BJP cites SRK movie Jawan to spite Cong, UPA
The BJP on Wednesday cited Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s new movie “Jawan” to hit out at the Congress, claiming the film has exposed the 10 years of “corrupt and policy paralysis ridden” rule of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance. Sharing...
Govt reveals agenda for special session of parliament
The government on Wednesday declared the agenda for the upcoming special session of Parliament. And at the top of the list is a discussion on Parliament’s history. “Members are informed that on 18 September, 2023, besides other formal business like laying...
Rajnath lauds parties for stand on national security
Underscoring the need for civil-military fusion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said all political parties are united when it comes to safeguarding the nation. He said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to developme...
Nagaland assembly passes resolution against UCC
The Nagaland Assembly on Monday voiced disagreement regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the implementation of the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act. The Nagaland Assembly adopted a resolution to exempt the state from UCC, with Chief Mini...
Union minister’s savage response on Udhayanidhi’s comments
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said anyone who speaks against the Sanatan Dharma would have his tongue pulled out and his eyes gouged out. A video of Shekhawat making the purported remarks went viral on social media. He was speaking at a publ...
INDIA Bloc’s first panel meeting today
The INDIA bloc’s coordination committee is set to have its first meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to set the alliance’s plan for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in motion. In the meeting, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is expe...
Row over lotus motif on parliament staff uniform
The new Parliament building will not just witness renewed politics between the INDIA front and the government but will also see new uniforms for members of the staff. The outfits have been designed keeping in mind both utility and are also inspired by Ind...
Fadnavis gets benefit of doubt in affidavit case
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had not concealed information about two pending criminal cases against him in the affidavit for 2014 assembly elections intentionally or with an intent to win polls, a court here said while acquitting hi...
Scindia targets Rahul for ‘narrow mentality’
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying Bharat mata was once again criticised abroad out of a “narrow mentality” as some parties were jealous over India successfully hosting the G20 summit. “India...
BJP leader’s blatant offer to ‘corrupt’ TMC politicians
BJP national secretary Anupam Hazra stirred controversy by suggesting that “corrupt” TMC leaders apprehending summons by the CBI or ED should contact him to join the saffron party, leading the state unit to disassociate itself from his comment. Although H...