politics

Protect constitutional rights in 'Super Emergency' era, says Mamata Banerjee

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, she urged the countrymen to safeguard the constitutional values upon which independent India was founded.

How would Ola, Uber cause truck sales to plummet: Yashwant Sinha

"People in the government are making weird statements. These statements will not lead to betterment of economy. But they will definitely affect the government's image," Sinha said.

Anti-dengue campaign: Kejriwal to address mega event for RWAs on Sep 24

The Kejriwal government-led campaign has already garnered the support of several celebrities and public personalities

Karnataka parties call Hindi Diwas 'imposition' of language

Protests erupt across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh against Amit Shah’s Hindi as common language proposal

Recalling the anti-Hindi agitations of 1965, the parties rejected the "imposition" of the language.

Consider all beneficiaries of Food Security Act eligible for Ayushman Bharat scheme: Rajasthan CM to Modi

In the letter to Modi, the Rajasthan CM requested him to make the National Food Security Act, 2013, instead of the socio-economic caste census-2011 data as the eligibility criteria for the health insurance scheme.

Sitharaman 'clueless' in dealing with economic slowdown, steps to boost economy 'cosmetic': Cong

The government is unable to do so because it does not have money, the Congress leader claimed.

MP Sanjay Jaiswal made BJP chief in Bihar, MLA Satish Poonia in Rajasthan

Political watchers believe Jaiswal may help the BJP bring some harmony in its uneven tie-up with Nitish Kumar-led JD(U).

Former PM David Cameron 'sorry' for Brexit divisions

Cameron, who had supported remaining in the EU, resigned the morning after the 2016 referendum.

Amend Constitution to ensure use of Indian languages in SC, high courts: Ram Vilas Paswan

Language is linked to people's birth place and surroundings and English has been imposed on Indians, Paswan said.

Assam NRC Final List: Complete list published online; view status at www.nrcassam.nic.in

The list will be available only online and has been published in English and Assamese language.

Cannot harm greatness of Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar by attacking their statues: Priyanka Gandhi

A statue of the Mahatma was desecrated by unidentified people at a college in Uttar Jalaun district on September 13.

Delhi BJP chief writes to CM Kejriwal opposing reintroduction of odd-even scheme

Under the scheme vehicles ply on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers.

Government announces steps to boost housing, facilitate homebuyers

Announcing the measure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will contribute Rs 10,000 crore for the special window and roughly the same amount is expected from outside investors.

Chinmayanand case: Student questioned by SIT

The woman, who was asked by the SIT to submit whatever evidence she had, on September 14 said she has given a pen drive containing 43 videos to support her allegations.

MP CM Kamal Nath performs ground-breaking for Indore metro rail

Amid chanting of mantras, Nath performed the 'Bhumipujan' (ground-breaking) ceremony for the project on MR-10 Road here.

Amit Shah pitches for a common language for India, says Hindi is spoken most, can unite country

The home minister also said efforts will be made to expand Hindi to different parts of the country and asked everyone to use their native languages as much as possible.

Govt should take CMs' views before changing Finance Commission's terms of reference: Manmohan Singh

Earlier in July, the Centre changed the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission and mandated the panel to suggest ways for allocation of non-lapsable funds for defence and internal security.

As NCP hit by desertions Sharad Pawar embarks on Maharashtra tour next week

The announcement came against the backdrop of exodus of key leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena.

PM Modi greets nation on Hindi Divas

Hindi Divas is observed to mark the decision of the Constituent Assembly to extend official language status to Hindi on this day in 1949.

Over 2,700 gifts to PM Modi on auction from September 14

The proceeds from the auction will be used towards the conservation and preservation of the Ganga under the Namami Gange project.

My govt committed to the welfare of peasants & also to promote industry: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee had steered the massive agitation against the land acquisition for Tata's Nano car factory in Singur in 2006.

Seva Saptah: Amit Shah mops floor at AIIMS, launches BJP’s week-long drive to mark PM Modi’s birthday

The BJP has been celebrating Modi's birthday in a similar manner since he became prime minister in 2014.

Tripura CM to donate six month salary for installing dustbins in villages

CM Deb said he has urged all gram pradhans to start a campaign for garbage and plastic-free Tripura.

Donald Trump-Joe Biden matchup promises epic presidential gaffes contest

Welcome to Joe Biden vs Donald Trump, the prospective 2020 match-up that, if nothing else, guarantees a lot of puzzlement -- and perhaps laughs.