Politics
Delhi HC Declines to Stay AAP Govt's Notification to Hike Minimum Wages of Workers
A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said there was no need for the Delhi government to presume any stay against the notification of October 22, 2019, merely because notice was issued in the petition and applications challenging it...
'Impressed by Their Work': Weeks Ahead of Assembly Polls, 2 Cong Leaders Decide to Jump Ship, Join AAP
The two Congress leaders — Vinay Mishra and Ram Singh Netaji — joined the Aam Admi Party in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minsiter Manish Sisodia.
Month After Snubbing Congress over New Citizenship Law, Prashant Kishor Pens Thank-You Note for Party
Janata Dal United's Vice-President Prashant Kishor had last month criticised Congress over their absence in the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
AAP Launches 'Lage Raho Kejriwal' Theme Song for Delhi Assembly Poll Campaign
The song, composed by music director Vishal Dadlani, was launched by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh at the party headquarters in New Delhi.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Meets JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh in Delhi
Pinarayi Vijayan met Aishe Ghosh at Kerala House in New Delhi, expressed solidarity with their protest and also gifted her a book, 'Halla Bol: The Death and Life of Safdar Hashmi' by Sudhanva Deshpande.
Notice for Tree Cutting for Gopinath Munde Memorial in Aurangabad Sparks Row
Earlier, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, after visiting the site of proposed memorial of his father, said not a single tree would be felled, and instead indigenous tree varieties would be planted.
AIADMK Defends Centre on Security Cover Removal for Panneerselvam, Stalin; DMK Mocks Action
The security cover of the two leaders was taken off by the Union government after a review of threat assessment by central security agencies.
Haryana Budget to Focus on Education, Health, Self-reliance: CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana would contribute to its fullest to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said.
'Example of Irresponsibility': Shiv Sena Slams Fadnavis for Targeting CM Thackeray Over 'Free Kashmir' Placard
The "Free Kashmir" placard was seen at a protest against the JNU violence, following which Fadnavis asked if the CM will tolerate this "anti-India campaign" right under his nose.
'Economy Put in Cold Storage...': Priyanka Gandhi Attacks Modi Government Over Dipping GDP
Priyanka Gandhi's attack comes after official data showed that India's GDP growth is seen dipping to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current fiscal, mainly due to poor showing by manufacturing and construction sectors.
Children Continue to Die in Rajasthan, Problem Needs to be Resolved: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot, who is also the state Congress chief, reiterated his earlier stance that the responsibility should for fixed for the death of infants at a Kota hospital.
Raj Thackeray's MNS Decides on New All-Saffron Flag, to Formally Unveil it on January 23
The change in the flag has fueled speculation of MNS planning to go closer to Hindutva ideology and the BJP in order with the hope of strengthing the party.
Delhi Elections: SAD Hints at Bargaining for More Seats, Badal Appoints Team to Discuss Deal with BJP
Stating that the “winnability” of candidates would be crucial, SAD leaders said aspirants from eight-nine constituencies in the national capital have sought tickets.
'Do Hazar Bees, Hatao Nitish': Lalu Prasad's Slogan to Oust Bihar CM in 2020 Polls
The former chief minister, who is lodged in a Ranchi jail in connection with fodder scam cases, also said the central government has given 'zero' to the dispensation in Bihar, referring to a recent NITI Aayog report.
Polls Apart: The Two T20 Contests that Could Shape India's Politics and Policies
The outcome of the Delhi and Bihar elections this year may decide whether the national discourse will be dominated by themes like development and jobs or CAA and NRC in the run-up to the 2024 parliamentary polls.
Fadnavis Asks Uddhav Thackeray to Ban Congress Seva Dal's Booklet Maligning Savarkar
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also said that the Congress had exhibited its "wicked" psyche and the booklet underscored its "intellectual bankruptcy".