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Page 116 - Politics News

Dibrugarh to become Assam's second capital in 3 years: CM Himanta

From January 25 next year, the construction work for a permanent building of the Assam assembly will begin. In the next three years, Dibrugarh will become an important city in India

Dibrugarh to become Assam's second capital in 3 years: CM Himanta
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Viksit Bharat vision key to uplifting the downtrodden: BJP president Nadda

Speaking at a R-Day event held at the BJP headquarters here, Nadda said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the vision of "Viksit Bharat" has become a medium to uplift

Viksit Bharat vision key to uplifting the downtrodden: BJP president Nadda
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

BJP leaders 'dwellers of hell' who did nothing for independence: Kharge

Addressing Congress workers after unfurling the Indian tricolour at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office, Kharge said Congress made India as an independent country and is striving for its u

BJP leaders 'dwellers of hell' who did nothing for independence: Kharge
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Every sacred tenet of Constitution being shredded into pieces: Kharge

He claimed that the ruling BJP practices pseudo-nationalism by making disadvantaged youngsters carry the flag of nationalism and religious supremacy, but does nothing to get them employment

Every sacred tenet of Constitution being shredded into pieces: Kharge
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

Delhi BJP accuses AAP of throwing away forms for Mahila Samman Yojana

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, the BJP leader put forth a bunch of papers he claims to be registration forms for the women's scheme, which the party allegedly found with a rag picker

Delhi BJP accuses AAP of throwing away forms for Mahila Samman Yojana
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

Kejriwal said he wouldn't take bungalow, but made 'Sheesh Mahal': Amit Shah

Attacking the former CM further over the issue of 'corruption', the Home Minister said the Delhi government has been run on "lies, betrayals, corruption, and deceit

Kejriwal said he wouldn't take bungalow, but made 'Sheesh Mahal': Amit Shah
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

R G Kar victim's parents being used by those who conspire against govt: TMC

They attempted to shield the main conspirators behind the crime, while the CBI failed to bring to book all the perpetrators and overlooked the larger conspiracy aspect, the parents claimed on Friday

R G Kar victim's parents being used by those who conspire against govt: TMC
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 7:28 AM IST

Padma awards: T'gana CM expresses dissatisfaction over 'discrimination'

Reddy is contemplating writing a letter to PM Modi on the injustice done to Telangana in Padma Awards, they said

Padma awards: T'gana CM expresses dissatisfaction over 'discrimination'
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 7:21 AM IST

Return to ballot paper voting, EVM confuses voters: Uddhav Thackeray

There is no value to voting any longer, Thackeray said, adding that whether EVMs can be tampered with or not is a technical question, but all the institutions have been captured

Return to ballot paper voting, EVM confuses voters: Uddhav Thackeray
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

No PMAY houses for Telangana if Cong names scheme 'Indiramma': Bandi Sanjay

Appealing to the public to elect the BJP in the upcoming corporation elections, he assured that the party would ensure 24/7 water supply to all households by securing central funds

No PMAY houses for Telangana if Cong names scheme 'Indiramma': Bandi Sanjay
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 6:55 PM IST

Cong alleges Maharashtra govt elected illegitimately, cites voter list data

The MVA got 30 of the 48 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, while in the Vidhan Sabha polls held in November, the ruling Mahayuti won 230 of the 288, decisively defeating the opposition MVA

Cong alleges Maharashtra govt elected illegitimately, cites voter list data
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 4:49 PM IST

Kharge expresses concerns about 'eroding institutional integrity' of ECI

Even as we celebrate National Voter's Day, ceaseless erosion of the institutional integrity of the Election Commission of India, in last ten years, is a matter of grave national concern, Kharge said

Kharge expresses concerns about 'eroding institutional integrity' of ECI
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

YSRCP leaders urge Vijayasai Reddy to stay in politics for party's unity

Vijayasai Reddy shocked many on Friday evening when he declared his intention to resign from Parliament and step away from politics to focus on agriculture

YSRCP leaders urge Vijayasai Reddy to stay in politics for party's unity
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 1:11 PM IST

Delays in civic polls spotlight weak state election commissions' powers

According to a survey, 61 per cent of urban local bodies in 15 major states, including Karnataka, saw delayed civic elections

Delays in civic polls spotlight weak state election commissions' powers
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 8:49 PM IST

YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy to resign from RS on Jan 25, to quit politics

Reddy is currently serving his second term as Rajya Sabha member from YSRCP from Andhra Pradesh. He is one of the key figures in former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party in the state

YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy to resign from RS on Jan 25, to quit politics
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

Illegal migrants challenge for health, edu, employment sectors: V-P Dhankar

He also urged the youth to take a stand against individuals and entities engaged in anti-national activities

Illegal migrants challenge for health, edu, employment sectors: V-P Dhankar
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Delhi excise case: Court exempts Kejriwal, Sisodia from appearing in person

The money laundering case stems from a CBI case lodged after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recommended a probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy

Delhi excise case: Court exempts Kejriwal, Sisodia from appearing in person
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

SC considers appointing observer for free and fair Chandigarh mayoral polls

It ordered prosecution of former returning officer Anil Masih, a BJP member, for "serious misdemeanour" and an alleged false statement before the court that he had invalidated eight ballots

SC considers appointing observer for free and fair Chandigarh mayoral polls
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 6:46 PM IST

Sharad Pawar says no party issues discussed at meet with nephew Ajit Pawar

The two politicians were in Pune to attend the annual general body meeting of the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI), which is headed by the senior Pawar

Sharad Pawar says no party issues discussed at meet with nephew Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

Delhi HC upholds order against plea to de-register AIMIM as political party

In a judgement passed on January 16, a bench of former acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela agreed with the decision of the single judge

Delhi HC upholds order against plea to de-register AIMIM as political party
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 6:30 PM IST