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TVK leader Vijay slams Centre over LPG price hike; calls out both BJP and DMK
Chennai, April 8: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil superstar Vijay has strongly criticised the central government's decision to increase the price of LPG cylinders, calling it an unfair burden on the public already grappling with economic hardships.
Rousing welcome for new CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby on return to Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: The CPI-M's new General Secretary M.A. Baby was given a rousing welcome when he arrived at the party's Kerala headquarters here on Monday evening.
Former Kerala Minister MA Baby elected as General Secretary of CPI(M)
Madurai, April 6: Former Kerala education minister MA Baby was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at the party's 24th All India Conference in Madurai on Sunday.
CPI-M selects MA Baby as new general secretary
Chennai, April 6: Senior CPI-M leader and Politburo member M.A. Baby has been selected as the new General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during the party’s 24th Congress, currently underway in Madurai.
Congress launches Manmohan Singh fellowship programme, opens party's doors for mid-career professionals
New Delhi, April 4: The Congress party on Friday launched a fellowship programme named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, with an objective to 'bring some of the nation's brightest minds into politics.'
Raghav Chadha discusses leadership, politics, and personal growth at NDTV Yuva Conclave
New Delhi, March 26: At the NDTV Yuva Conclave, Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Wednesday shared invaluable insights on his journey, from his recent experience at Harvard to his personal life with wife - Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra.
Congress revamps UP leadership with 133 key appointments
New Delhi, March 20: The Congress, on Thursday, initiated efforts to bolster its organisational structure in Uttar Pradesh to prepare for the upcoming elections, party sources said.
'Thankful to NPP family for reaffirming their trust in my leadership': Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma re-elected as party president
New Delhi, March 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday thanked the National People's Party (NPP) members for re-electing him as the party's President.
Bhagirathi Devi, Munni Devi and Bhagwati Devi: a trailblazer in Bihar politics
Patna, March 8: Three women leaders in Bihar politics, who have made their mark with their hard work, struggle and strong leadership, emerged from the last strata of the society and have now become the voice of the downtrodden sections of people.
New AICC in-charge Meenkashi Natrajan arrives in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Newly-appointed AICC in-charge for Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan arrived in Hyderabad by train on Friday to take charge of her assignment.
Congress groomed me not to sit at home: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 26: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the party has groomed him since 1989 not to sit at home.
The voice of reason, the voice of the future: Why Shashi Tharoor matters
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, February 26: There are voices in Indian politics that shout, voices that provoke, and voices that merely echo party lines. And then, there is Dr. Shashi Tharoor--a voice of reason, of intellect, of grace.
CPI(M) to select new leadership in Bengal today
Kolkata, Feb 25: The new leadership of CPI(M) in West Bengal will be announced on Tuesday at the end of the 27th state conference of the party at Dankuni in Hooghly district which started on February 22.
PM Modi, Meloni stand tall against deception, truth will prevail: TN BJP
Chennai, Feb 23: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad said global leaders Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni stand tall against deception and truth will prevail.
When Trump, Meloni, Melei or Modi talk...: Italy PM on global Left's double standard
Washington DC, February 23: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called out the "double standards" of the global political left wing while highlighting how world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donal Trump and Argentinian President Javier Milei are among those are now shaping a new global conservative movement.
PM Modi inaugurates first edition of School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave in Delhi
New Delhi, February 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam.
Will re-establish Congress in MP, says party's state in-charge Harish Choudhary
Bhopal, Feb 20: Newly appointed in-charge for Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Harish Choudhary, on Thursday said that re-establishing the party in the state would be his priority.
PM to inaugurate first edition of SOUL Leadership Conclave on Feb 21 in Delhi
New Delhi, February 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave on February 21 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement,
PM Modi to inaugurate first edition of SOUL Leadership conclave on Feb 21
New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave on February 21 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
No favouritism, only merit to work during appointments in party organisation: Maha Cong chief
Mumbai, Feb 18: Newly appointed Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal in his maiden speech after taking over the charge on Tuesday declared that merit and performance will be the sole criteria during the appointments in the party organisation, saying that "favouritism, factionalism, and casteism will not be tolerated".
Kerala BJP sets example in women empowerment, claims state party president
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27: President of the Kerala unit of the BJP, K. Surendran, asserted on Monday that while other political parties merely talk about women empowerment, the Kerala BJP has taken concrete steps to lead by example, appointing women to key leadership positions in the state.
MGR's governance was full of compassion towards poor: PM Modi's tribute to AIADMK founder
New Delhi, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt homage to the founder of AIADMK, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), on his birth anniversary, hailing his contributions to empowering the marginalised sections of society, and also remarked that his governance was full of compassion.
No differences within party, CM chair not vacant: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over reports of leadership change
Bengaluru, January 13: Amid reports of leadership change in the Karnataka Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday asserted that the CM chair is not vacant and there are no differences within the party.
KN Kasmikoya elected as BJP Lakshadweep president for second time
Kochi, January 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KN Kasmikoya has been re-elected as the president of the party's Lakshadweep unit, securing a second term. His re-election points out a crucial moment in the party's ongoing campaign to consolidate power in the islands.
One should enter politics not with ambition but with a mission: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that one should enter politics not out of personal ambition but with a mission. He was making his debut on podcast titled, 'People By WTF,' hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.
Champion of stronger relations with India, Chandra Arya runs for Canadian PM's race
Chandigarh, Jan 10: India-born Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who is slamming Khalistan supporters for celebrating the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and condemning the defacing of Hindu temples in Canada, has announced that he will run for the Liberal leadership with a campaign promising to make the country "a sovereign republic" with bold political decisions, not optional but a necessity now.
I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada, says MP Chandra Arya
Ottawa, January 10: Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean, announced on Thursday that he would join the race to become the next Prime Minister of Canada.
Tripura: CM Manik Saha visits Laxminarayan Temple on 72nd birthday, people across state extend greetings
Agartala, January 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's 72nd birthday on Wednesday, and several people extended his greetingsto him, while appreciating his work as the CM and wishing for his health.
'Has endeared himself to people of Tripura', PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Manik Saha
New Delhi, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on his birthday, saying that the leader has endeared himself to the state's people with his humble and hardworking nature.
Lack of genuine political leadership led to Manipur violence: Apex Meitei body
Imphal, Jan 5: An apex civil society organisation (CSO) of the Meitei community in Manipur on Sunday attributed the ethnic conflict in the state to a "lack of genuine political leadership".
Karnataka: CM urges youth to stay away from divisive forces misusing religion and caste
Davangere, January 5: Stating that divisive forces are misusing religion and caste to disrupt the peace of the state and country, which hampers progress, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday called upon the youth to stay away from such harmful influences and safeguard their future.
Appointment of Ajay Bhalla as Guv reflects central govt's serious concern for Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, January 3: Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Friday welcomed the appointment of Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the 19th Governor, saying that Bhalla's appointment reflects the central government's seriousness in resolving Manipur's issues.