Politics
BJP and Congress Fight Over Honorific Title in MP
The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress are engaged in a war of words in Madhya Pradesh over the use of an honorific title for the former union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Post Verdict, Sasikala Expels OPS; Edappadi Palaniswami New CM Pick
Soon after the verdict in the DA case which sentenced Sasikala for four years and asked her to surrender immediately, she expelled O Panneerselvam from primary membership of AIADMK.
From Meerut To Sultanpur: Lawlessness Resurfaces to Haunt Akhilesh in Poll Season
Sensational murders steal sheen of Akhilesh's image, law and order becomes a big issue
Jayalalithaa DA Case: All You Need to Know About VK Sasikala
On February 5, VK Sasikala - a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa - was elected the AIADMK’s Legislature Party leader. The move paved the way for her elevation as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, replacing O Panneerselvam. But in last two weeks Tamil Nadu wi...
Why the Akhilesh-Rahul Alliance Lacks the Punch of Nitish-Lalu Combo
A look at why the Akhilesh-Rahul alliance in Uttar Pradesh lacks the punch of the Nitish-Lalu combo in Bihar.
Bouquets, Brickbats as Delhi Government Completes Two Years
The AAP government in Delhi completed two tumultuous years on Monday claiming many successes despite serious tussles with the Centre, but critics say there are failings too.
Sasikala Says Governor's Delay to Split AIADMK, Hints at New Form of Protest
Hours after meeting the party MLAs supporting her at a resort near here, AIADMK chief VK Sasikala, who two days ago staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu, today said her party would protest in "another" form on Sunday, having waited till now.
AIADMK Leaders Jump Ship to Panneerselvam Camp As Sasikala Awaits Governor's Invite
As the Raj Bhawan continues with its wait-and-watch approach, the momentum in the struggle for power in Tamil Nadu seemed titling towards ‘caretaker’ chief minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday with three key party leaders and two MPs switching over to his...
Sasikala Live: Chinamma Says Delay in Decision-making Aimed at Causing Split in Party
The power struggle in the AIADMK between O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala shows no signs of abating. Media personnel trying get access to MLAs cocooned by Sasikala at a resort near Mahabalipuram were pelted with stones by alleged AIADMK workers.
Budget is Disappointing and Demonetisation Terrible, Says P Chidambaram
Criticising the government on the budget, Chidambaram said that the government was always "fumbling, bumbling, scrambling" and it came up with a new narrative everyday.
UP Elections 2017: In First Phase, Triangular Contest for 73 Seats
With the entire election narrative boiling down to attempted consolidation on caste and communal lines on the ground, polling in the so-called Jatland and the suger belt of North India, covering some of the sensitive districts like Muzzafarnagar, Shamli,...
MLAs' Conscience Will Make Them Back Panneerselvam: AIADMK's Maitreyan
In conversation with CNN-News18’s Deepa Balakrishnan, AIADMK veteran and former Rajya Sabha member V Maitreyan expressed confidence that ‘caretaker’ Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will emerge victorious in the battle for the party and government.
Irom Sharmila to Contest Against Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Sing
Rights activist Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency in the Assembly elections to be held next month.
Lok Sabha Disrupted After Opposition Protests Over E Ahamed's Death
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned for nearly 50 minutes Monday after an uproar by Congress and Left members over the handling of the death of IUML leader and MP E Ahamed.
Uttarakhand Polls: Projecting a CM Face Will Help BJP Win, Says Former CM
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank feels that a strong chief ministerial candidate could have benefited the BJP in the upcoming assembly polls.
BJP Wave Very Strong, Akhilesh Clinging to Whatever Support he Gets, Says PM Modi in Aligarh
Launching a scathing attack on the Akhilesh Yadav government for "doing nothing" to develop the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Chief Minister was desperately seeking whatever support is coming his way to retain power.