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Amit Shah denies agency misuse, says opposition unity won't affect BJP

POLITICS

Amit Shah denies agency misuse, says opposition unity won't affect BJP

Shah claimed his party will register a landslide victory in Karnataka as people have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies.

ED, CBI raids brought corrupt politicians into one party: Arvind Kejriwal

POLITICS

ED, CBI raids brought corrupt politicians into one party: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says the country will become corruption-free once the BJP rule ends.

Wayanad constituency to remain vacant as EC delays by-polls following Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

POLITICS

Wayanad constituency to remain vacant as EC delays by-polls following Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

CEC said the Commission has cleared the vacancies till February 2023, while the Wayanad parliamentary constituency was notified in March.

Karnataka Elections 2023: Assembly polls to be held on May 10

ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS

Karnataka Elections 2023: Assembly polls to be held on May 10

The election will be held for the 224-member House and a close contest is expected between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress.

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification: Will a joint opposition stay united?

POLITICS

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification: Will a joint opposition stay united?

The coming together of opposition parties to support Rahul Gandhi may not be enough for them to stay united for the 2024 general elections, according to an analyst.

Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP after conviction in a defamation case. What next?  

POLITICS

Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP after conviction in a defamation case. What next?  

Congress leaders have said the verdict will be challenged because it was 'erroneous and unsustainable' . If the Congress leader is denied relief by a higher court, he will not be able to contest election for eight years 

Karnataka Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi promises financial aid, 10 lakh jobs in Karnataka.

POLITICS

Karnataka Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi promises financial aid, 10 lakh jobs in Karnataka.

The ruling BJP has failed to create job opportunities for people in Karnataka and Congress party is committed to provide 10 lakh jobs in five years, added Gandhi.

I am hopeful I will be allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

POLITICS

I am hopeful I will be allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad said that four ministers have raised allegations against him in the House and it was his right to be allowed to speak on the floor of the House.

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP deputes in-charges in 224 constituencies

ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP deputes in-charges in 224 constituencies

Karnataka election updates: The in-charges who are from party’s state unit have been directed by central leadership to spend four-days a week in March and five-days a week in the month of April in their respective constituencies, said sources.

Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11; says BJP intimidating parties

POLITICS

Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11; says BJP intimidating parties

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader from Telangana is wanted for questioning in the Delhi excise policy case.

Okhla 'garbage mountain' will be cleared by December, Delhi CM promises

CITY

Okhla 'garbage mountain' will be cleared by December, Delhi CM promises

While the target we set to get the Okhla landfill cleared is May 2024, our officers and engineers are putting in arduous efforts to get it cleared by the end of this year itself, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said.

Tipra Motha has a bright future in Tripura politics, say analysts

POLITICS

Tipra Motha has a bright future in Tripura politics, say analysts

The new party has the potential to shape politics in Tripura if it continues to fight for the rights of the indigenous people, they say.

As lotus unfurls in North East, BJP becomes the loudest voice in the region

POLITICS

As lotus unfurls in North East, BJP becomes the loudest voice in the region

In Nagaland and Tripura, the saffron party has retained power. Some observers say while these numbers will not have any bearing on the 2024 general elections, BJP can say that people of the northeast too have accepted the party based on its developmental works.

Northeast elections: BJP-IPFT leading ahead, crossed majority mark

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Northeast elections: BJP-IPFT leading ahead, crossed majority mark

The BJP in Tripura is ahead of the opposition Tipra Motha, Left-Congress, according to early trends on Election Commission site.

Assembly elections 2023: Fate of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland to be decided on March 2

ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS

Assembly elections 2023: Fate of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland to be decided on March 2

Pollsters have predicted a comfortable majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance in Nagaland and Tripura, while Meghalaya is predicted to witness a hung assembly.

Will BJP-IPFT alliance retain Tripura? 

ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS

Will BJP-IPFT alliance retain Tripura? 

The ruling alliance is expected to get a majority in Tripura, according to the prediction of various exit polls. The alliance is expected to get a vote share of 45 percent mostly in the plains, according to the exit polls.

Manish Sisodia sent to CBI custody for five days

POLITICS

Manish Sisodia sent to CBI custody for five days

Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation officials on February 26 after eight-hours of long questioning.

MC Explains | The assassination of Umesh Pal, prime witness in an MLA's murder

TRENDS

MC Explains | The assassination of Umesh Pal, prime witness in an MLA's murder

Jaya Pal, Umesh Pal’s wife, has alleged that he was abducted by mafia don Atique Ahmed and his men in 2006 and 2016, who pressurised him to change his testimony in court.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi proceedings adjourned again. What happened?

POLITICS

Municipal Corporation of Delhi proceedings adjourned again. What happened?

Voting for the civic body’s powerful standing committee was disrupted again after the mayor adjourned the house until February 24.

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected mayor of Delhi in a hotly contested poll

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AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected mayor of Delhi in a hotly contested poll

Aaley Mohammed of AAP bags the post of deputy mayor; voting held after The Supreme Court on February 17 held that nominated members cannot vote in Delhi mayoral elections.

MC Explainer: Upendra Kushwaha and his love-hate relationship with Nitish Kumar

POLITICS

MC Explainer: Upendra Kushwaha and his love-hate relationship with Nitish Kumar

Kushwaha’s exit is seen as a setback to Nitish Kumar because voters from the Kushwaha caste command a 6 percent share in Bihar.

Home Minister Amit Shah predicts Congress will fade into obscurity by 2024

POLITICS

Home Minister Amit Shah predicts Congress will fade into obscurity by 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes on Congress over 'Gautam Das' jibe, says people will respond to this behaviour through ballot boxes.

Cong sees politics of vengeance and vendetta behind ED raids on Chhattisgarh leaders

POLITICS

Cong sees politics of vengeance and vendetta behind ED raids on Chhattisgarh leaders

Congress leaders alleged the raids have been conducted three days ahead of the party’s 85th plenary session scheduled from February 24 to 26 at Raipur in Chhattisgarh.

MC Interview | Central schemes to play a key role in northeast states: Pradeep Gupta of Axis My India

POLITICS

MC Interview | Central schemes to play a key role in northeast states: Pradeep Gupta of Axis My India

In an interview to Moneycontrol, Pradeep Gupta spoke of a plethora of issues in Tripura, to BJP making inroads in Meghalaya and Congress party trying to revive its base.

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