Sushil Kumar Shinde

The Shiv Sena, an ally of the Congress in Maharashtra, said the latter should introspect over Sushil Kumar Shinde's critical remarks.

Presidential election: Meira Kumar or Sushil Kumar Shinde; which card will Congress play?

When the Congress sits down with other parties on Thursday to finalise a name, there were two priorities before its leaders — to come up with something that can ace the Dalit card played by the BJP, and to keep Opposition unity intact ahead of 2019 general elections. Already BSP chief Mayawati and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have indicated it would be difficult for them to vote against Kovind.

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was remembered on his 25th death anniversary on May 21, with several leaders paying homage at his memorial

Shinde threatens to 'crush' media for anti-Cong propaganda

Shinde, who is a Lok Sabha MP from Sholapur, alleged that since the last four months a section of the electronic media is "manipulating" news about him and his party and warned it would be "crushed" if this kind of reportage is not stopped immediately.

Govt says no to IPL 7 during elections on security concerns

Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said he has informed BCCI about the government's decision. As a result, the Indian board will now have to move either part or whole of IPL 7 out of India, with South Africa and UAE in the race to be the alternate destination.

Telangana: SC dismisses 9 pleas challenging Andhra division

The Congress continues to be scarred by the Telangana turmoil. Three notices for no-confidence motions were moved against the UPA government by the TDP, the YSR Congress and the Seemandhra Congress MPs in Parliament on Friday.

Why did AAP really stage this 'political drama', asks BJP

At the Centre, the Congress heaped praise on Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for resolving the crisis while the BJP termed the dharna a political drama. "Was this political drama staged to send two police officers on leave," questioned Delhi BJP leader Vijay Goel.

No sex racket runs without Delhi Police's knowledge: Del CM

Criticising the Delhi Police, Arvind Kejriwal says, "One after the other rapes are happening and the Delhi Police only says that they are investigating, but they take no action."

CBI is a credible, independent organisation, says Shinde

The opposition BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi have alleged that CBI was being misused by the government to settle political scores.

Cong stirs communal pot with bill seeking to fix problem

It is worth recalling that Shinde's previous efforts to out-manoeuvre the BJP and Narendra Modi with the majority vote completely failed. By hanging Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru, Shinde had hoped to halt the Modi juggernaut in Gujarat or stop his rise on the national scene.

Jagan Reddy begins indefinite fast against AP bifurcation

Jagan had on Friday said he would strongly protest against the "unjust" decision and appealed to other parties and leaders to support him and take part in his protest against the Centre's decision.

Telangana bifurcation: Revolt erupts from within & outside

24 hours after the Union government bit the Telanagna bullet, it‘s an open revolt in Andhra Pradesh. After tourism minister Chiranjeevi, it was HRD minister Pallam Raju and MoS railways Kotla S Reddy who resigned from the Union government.

Govt may probe allegations made by Gen VK Singh: Sources

Two days after former Army Chief General VK Singh admitted that money from secret funds was used for paying politicians in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday breaking his silence on the issue, said Gen Singh's remarks have dealt a blow on the credibility of his government.

U'khand: Army racing against time; rains to hit rescue ops

The death toll in Uttarakhand floods has reached 1000 and continues to rise. It is a race against time now to save thousands who are still stranded in the valley before the heavy rains that are expected in less than 24 hours.

Way ahead for Food Bill likely to be decided tomorrow

The decision on the way ahead for the Food Security Bill will be taken tomorrow at the Congress core group meeting where Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and KV Thomas will be present.

India gets a new anti-rape law as President signs the Bill

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday signed the Criminal Law Amendment Bill which gives India a strong anti-rape law.

Ammonia, timer devices maybe used suggests blast probe

The Hyderabad twin blasts were taken up by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj called for political unity, saying, "The nation needs to be united, the political parties need to get united. The moment that happens, we will be capable in fighting terror."

Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru hanged: Home Secy

Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru has been hanged. The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was hanged at 8 am on Saturday, Home Secretary RK Singh said.

Congress split over timing & need for Telangana

The Congress is divided over bifurcating Andhra Pradesh and creating a new state of Telangana. Several party leaders have questioned the timing and need for creating Telangana, sources say.

Anti rape laws: Shinde seeks parties' views

As the outcry and protests over the brutal gangrape and murder of a 23-year-old student in Delhi continues, the Union Government is planning to strengthen the law as well.

Home Min Shinde's top 5 'did he really say that?' quotes

When asked by CNN-IBN why he had not met the protestors, Shinde replied: "Tomorrow if any other party's demonstration goes on why should not the Home Minister go there. Tomorrow Congress and BJP will demonstrate, tomorrow Maoists will come here to demonstrate with weapons."

Gangrape protests: Home Minister justifies police crackdown

A day after the police crackdown on anti-rape protesters at India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde justified the police action.

Govt indicates not averse to voting on FDI

With DMK showing the green flag, government today indicated it was not averse to voting in Parliament on the FDI in retail, a move that could end the House logjam.

NE exodus: Will provide proof to Pak, says Home Minister

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that the government would provide evidence on the role of Pakistan-based groups who are using social media networking sites to spread communal hatred and create a scare among Indians from Northeast in the country.

Shinde to visit Pune on Saturday

Union home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Friday that he would visit Pune, which was rocked by serial blasts on August 1, on Saturday.