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CM Vijayan's meeting with FM Sitharaman suspicious when SFIO probe against daughter is on: Kerala MP
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: Veteran Opposition Lok Sabha member from Kerala, N.K. Premachandran, slammed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for his defence of the 'informal' meeting that he had with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week in the presence of Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar.
Looking at PM's podcast with political lens: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal attacks opposition
New Delhi, March 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Khandelwal on Monday slammed the opposition, accusing them of looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman from a "political lens" and suggested they look after themselves first.
People are watching you: Bihar Minister takes dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his remark on toddy
Patna, March 8: Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar on Saturday took a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Assembly's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav over his promise to remove toddy from the Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act, saying that everyone in the state had resolved not to consume toddy when a ban was imposed on liquor.
Made him CM twice, saved his party: Tejashwi Yadav fires back at Nitish Kumar, accusing him of distorting facts
Patna, March 5: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday fired back at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of distorting facts after Bihar CM claimed that he played a key role in making Lalu Prasad Yadav the Chief Minister in 1990.
'Bihar's growth speaks for itself,' says Giriraj in response to Oppn's criticism on Budget
New Delhi, March 3: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday lauded the significant progress of Bihar under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasising the state’s economic transformation in responding to criticism and remarks from the Opposition.
Zelensky's ammo factory visit during 2024 presidential campaign explodes at White House meeting
New York, March 1: A trip by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to an artillery shells factory in former US President Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton in Pennsylvania during the middle of the US presidential campaign last year exploded in a diplomatic confrontation at the Oval Office.
Are they Hindus: Athawale to Rahul, Thackeray for skipping Maha Kumbh
Mumbai, Feb 27: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday took a sharp dig at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh, questioning whether they truly identified as Hindus.
'Days of jumlabaazi over': RJD slams NDA govt amid PM's visit to Bihar
Patna, Feb 24: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Monday launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state and launch of several developmental projects. He claimed that people of Bihar have made up their mind to overthrow "ineffective" double-engine government and elect a Tejashwi Yadav-led administration.
People gather outside CM Rekha Gupta's residence to congratulate her on new designation
New Delhi, February 24: Ahead of the first session of the eighth legislative assembly of New Delhi, people gathered outside newly elected CM Rekha Gupta's residence to greet her on Monday morning.
Voting underway for general election in Germany
Berlin, February 23: Voting started for the general election in Germany on Sunday, which opinion polls suggest will bring a new chancellor and a new governing coalition, CNN reported.
There will be double engine government in future too: Giriraj Singh ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bihar
Begusarai, February 23: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the Narendra Modi government has taken major development initiatives in Bihar and expressed optimism that the state will return "double engine" government in assembly polls later this year.
My father is fitter than Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav responds to Bihar CM's son
Patna, February 23: As the race for Bihar's next Chief Minister begins, the 'fitness' of the two towering leaders CM Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janaya Dal supremo Lalu Yadav is emerging as the centre of discussion.
We're draining the swamp, Trump on his deportation programme
Washington DC, February 23: US President Donald Trump on Sunday while addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), referred to mass deportations and said that he was restoring government "by the people."
PM has a vision for this city, we will implement it together: Kapil Mishra
Delhi, Feb 20: Ahead of taking oath as Delhi Minister, BJP MLA-elect Kapil Mishra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a vision for the national capital which will be implemented by the new government.
LG VK Saxena invites Delhi-elect CM Rekha Gupta to form new govt
New Delhi, February 19: Delhi LG V K Saxena on Wednesday invited Delhi-elect chief Minister Rekha Gupta to form the new government in Delhi.
Rekha Gupta meets Delhi LG, stakes claim to form government
New Delhi, February 19: BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who was elected leader by the party's newly elected MLAs on Wednesday, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and staked claim to form a government in the national capital.
Delhi Congress questions BJP on delay in naming new CM
New Delhi, Feb 14: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Devender Yadav on Friday slammed the 'undue delay' in appointment of BJP's new Chief Minister, describing it an outcome of a power struggle in the party.
Nitish Kumar to be NDA face again in Bihar polls: Sources
New Delhi, Feb 13: The NDA will fight the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP sources said here on Thursday, putting to rest speculation over a possible new CM face for the October-November polls.
Suspense over BJP's Delhi CM continues as Nadda meets 10 MLAs
New Delhi, Feb 11: The BJP continued to maintain suspense over its next Chief Minister in Delhi even as 10 new-elected legislators met National President J.P. Nadda on Tuesday and shared views about possible candidates for the top post.
Delhi voters trusted PM Modi, dumped AAP-da, says Anurag Thakur in LS
New Delhi, Feb 10: The BJP's historic win in the Delhi Assembly election came up for mention in Parliament on Monday when former Union minister Anurag Thakur took a swipe at the AAP, saying that voters in the Capital trusted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and put an end to the former's loot.
Modi's golden era replaces Kejriwal's Tughlaq rule says BJP's TN spokesperson on Delhi poll results
Chennai, February 9: Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson ANS Prasad has said that by defeating the Aam Aadmi Party in the Assembly election, the people of Delhi had broken free from the "shackles of misgovernance."
I thank PM Narendra Modi...: BJP's Tarvinder Marwah after defeating Sisodia
New Delhi, February 8: After defeating AAP's heavyweight Manish Sisodia from the Jangpura assembly constituency, BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda and Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva for allowing him to contest against the former Delhi deputy chief minister.
We accept decision of people: Sandeep Dikshit on Delhi's election result trends
New Delhi, February 8: Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday conceded defeat, acknowledging that the BJP is likely to form the government in Delhi.
Result will be in favour of double engine govt: Virendraa Sachdeva confident of BJP victory
New Delhi, February 8: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the AAP government in the national capital, accusing the party of 'luring, distracting and diverting' public attention from the key issues of the city and said that the result on the counting day will be in favour of BJP's double engine government.
Temple visits: How leaders began their day as Delhi awaits next CM
New Delhi, Feb 8: As Delhi eagerly awaits the announcement of its next Chief Minister, political leaders across parties began their day by visiting temples to seek divine blessings ahead of the Assembly election results.
Delhi poll results will tell how people have given befitting reply to corruption: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, February 7: Ahead of the counting of votes for the Delhi assembly elections, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday expressed confidence that BJP would emerge as victorious and results would tell how people have given a befitting reply to corruption.
Abki baar, fourth time Kejriwal: Bhagwant Mann confident of AAP's victory in Delhi
New Delhi, February 3: Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed confidence in the party's victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, claiming that people across Delhi have made up their minds to ensure Arvind Kejriwal's victory for the fourth time.
India will become developed nation by 2047: BJP's Satish Upadhyay
New Delhi, January 26: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Malviya Nagar, Satish Upadhyay, on Sunday reiterated that India will become a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ramaswamy planning to run for Ohio governor: Reports
New York, Jan 20: Vivek Ramaswamy, who was appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump as the co-head of a body to improve government efficiency, is planning to run for governor of Ohio, according to media reports.
Kejriwal's film screening won't prove his innocence: Delhi BJP
New Delhi, January 19: Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor has slammed Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal for trying to create "confusion" through a film about his arrest, emphasizing that innocence cannot be proven through private screenings but must be established in a court of law.
Delhi Congress offers 300 units of free power, Rs 500 LPG cylinder
New Delhi, Jan 16: Ahead of the Assembly elections on February 5, the Delhi Congress on Thursday said it would increase the free monthly electricity limit from 200 units to 300 units and give LPG cylinder at Rs 500, apart from a monthly free ration kit offering 6 kg rice and other essentials if it comes to power in the national capital.
'People of India reaffirmed their trust in PM Modi': Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Zuckerberg
New Delhi, Jan 13: Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday expressed "disappointment" over a recent claim made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Kejriwal's love for slums AAP's new drama: LoP Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, January 12: Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, on Sunday slammed former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's 'newfound sympathy' for slum dwellers, calling it a "new drama" by the Aam Aadmi Party.
CAG report: New liquor policy resulted in Rs 2,026 cr loss to AAP govt
New Delhi, Jan 11: The AAP government headed by Arvind Kejriwal threw rules and regulations to the wind while drafting the controversial Excise Policy that inflicted a loss of over Rs 2,026 crore on the exchequer, indicate parts of a CAG Report that reached public domain on Saturday.
Radical Democrats lost another 'unAmerican Witch Hunt': Trump after 'unconditional discharge' sentence in hush money case
Washington, January 11: Following his 'unconditional discharge' in the hush money case on Friday, US President-elect Donald Trump came down heavily on "Radical Democrats", criticising the investigation, which he claims involved extensive time and resources and further denouncing it as an "another pathetic, unAmerican Witch Hunt".
Trump avoids prison in hush money case, set to enter White House (Ld)
New York, Jan 10: A local judge handed President-elect Donald Trump unconditional discharge in connection with his conviction in the hush money case, on Friday, 10 days before he is to enter the White House, but did not give him a prison term or other penalty.
Right to appoint minister in Cabinet given to three leaders of Mahayuti: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant
Mumbai, January 9: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant on Wednesday said that the right to appoint the Guardian Minister or any other minister in the state cabinet has been granted to three key leaders of the Mahayuti alliance-- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, adding that they will soon appoint the Guardian minister in the state cabinet.
US Congress certifies Donald Trump's 2024 election win
Washington, DC, January 7: US Congress convened on Monday to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election held in November, The Hill reported.
US Congress to certify Trump winner of 2024 election
Washington, Jan 6: The US Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.