Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought the TMC's support for the passage of the bill, at a rally in Thakunagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Farmers termed the the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme as an “electoral gimmick”, wondering how this monetary relief would rid them of their debts or help get back money owed to them.

The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) fared poorly, with its candidate Umedh Singh Redhu even forfeiting his security deposit. The party fetched a mere 3,454 votes in the election that saw around 1.36 lakh voters exercising their franchise.

Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb, who accompanied Ghosh during the press conference, reminded her West Benga counterpart Mamata Banerjee that law and order is a state subject and she can't run away from her responsibilities by putting blame on others.

The NCP leader recollected his association with George Fernandez from the 1960s, and spoke elaborately about how the Labour leader came to be known as the 'giant slayer'.

Observers believe the 2019 elections may be a close one and given the current scenario, PMK looks like the most sought-after ally for both the national parties.

Unfazed by Priyanka’s entry into the political arena, sources have revealed that the BSP will get a larger representation in Western UP and in Bundelkhand. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party is slated to get more seats in Eastern and central UP.

Govt to name town square in 22-year-old victim's memory, says UP minister. Sadhvi Prachi too visits youth's family, takes out rally

Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana, in a scathing editorial today, has asked why the government has disregarded tremendous public outcry for Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar.

Sidhu's wife and former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday staked claim to the Congress ticket from Chandigarh, which is currently being represented by BJP MP Kirron Kher.

Shah Faesal, who has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his political foray was commenting on the killing of 27 persons and injuries to 38 others in Kupwara town on this day in 1994.

The Election Commission is "relentlessly" striving to strengthen democracy, PM Narendra Modi said in his monthly radio address.

Addressing a gathering in Amaravati on Friday, Naidu said that he would get the clause quashed from the Panchayat Act, which does not allow a candidate to contest if he/she has more than two children.

Despite Supreme Court expressing concern over the issue, the government will list the encounters as its achievements

Bhupinder Singh Hooda was to address the poll rally in favour of Congress nominee Randeep Singh Surjewala in Jind. The former Haryana chief minister, along with other senior leaders, have been campaigning for Surjewala for the crucial Jind bypoll.

Anand Sharma, a former union minister, said for a budget for 12 months, the government must have the same tenure.